two - toned

I've been wanting to try the ombre hair trend for quite some time now. I asked around where I could get one and found out that Azta Urban Salon does great ombre jobs.

So about a month ago, when I got an invitation from blogger Alessandra Lanot to join her for a day at the salon, of course I said yes! {see her ombre hair review here}

First step (and longest!) is to bleach the hair that you want to be light. Mine took 4 hours to bleach! Then the color (in my case ash blonde) will be applied and allowed to set. 

stylist Jo doing his thing :)

I know, I know, this is quite a 'safe' ombre. Next time maybe I'll go for a lighter blonde at the tips or even a bright funky color. We'll see.

For now, I'll enjoy my ashy! Thanks Azta! :)

check out Azta's facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/AztaUrbanSalon
ombre service menu


AZTA Urban Salon

Eastwood Branch

2/F Eastwood CityWalk

Eastwood City, E. Rodriguez Ave, Quezon City

(02) 6876527

faith in humanity restored :)

security cameras capture not only the bad...

but also the good :)

what a nice way to start the day.

i dig my toes onto the sand

My family and I went back to Calaguas in the middle of May. This was our third time on this little piece of paradise and I was happy to see that it has not degraded that much. I say that much since from the time when we first came back in 2009 and the year after that, till now, a lot of people already know about the place. And I mean a lot.

Good thing that we timed the start of our trip on a Sunday and we were to be on the island during weekdays. When we arrived, there were about a hundred people or more on the beach! Ouch! My bro Enzo and I were a bit disappointed since we were looking forward to having the beach to ourselves. But our bangkero assured us that everyone would be heading back to the mainland since it's a Sunday and we'd still have the beach to ourselves. yey!




4 days spent on a deserted island, with your family, and nothing to think about other than enjoying the beauty of nature.  #emo




The Calaguas tour package includes the boat ride from daet to the island, rent of tents, and 3 meals a day! They'll cook for you and clean up so you don't really have to worry about anything!











Paolo found a friend on the island. Beach puppy!



#lifeisntjustaboutsurfing

Sogbu

My good friend (and director of photography / cinematographer thankyouverymuch) Dibs Trofeo told me about his new high end karinderya called Sogbu. I've been quite busy with work and family outings the past few weeks so it was only last week he was able to drag me to the place.

It's on a quiet little corner along Bonny Serando Ave. in Quezon City. The design is so raw yet polished. Good job Dibs! :) And the food?? YUM! I can't wait to go back with some more friends!

Here's their first draft menu and it's good!!!

 I got to try the Aligue pasta and crispy kare kare! So delicious! :)

Can't wait to try all the dishes here! :)

thanks for lunch dibs!!

sogbu is indeed = busog!!

Sogbu's facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/SogbuRestaurant

SOGBU is at

No.1, 12th Avenue corner Col.  Bonny Serano (Santolan Road)

Barangay Socorro, QC

scarves, cotton pants & salwar kameez

Before I went to India, I researched on the internet on the the dos & don'ts for girls on what to wear. Since it's a mostly conservative country (although you'd think otherwise since even the older women bare their midriffs when wearing saris), shorts and too much decolletage is a no-no. 

And since our trip was scheduled in the heart of summer, I was worried that I might faint from heatstroke if I wore pants all the time. I dread wearing pants even here in Manila!

The solution were cotton pants, cotton shirts and surprisingly, the local dress salwar kameez. They kept me cool (cool as in temperature, not status) in the dry heat of the indian sun. 

Whenever visiting a cultural country, it is often best to try and wear their local dress as long you won't offend anyone with it. The way and material in which they are made are usually the most apt for their climate and most acceptable. :)

#iloveindia

In a nutshell, here are the dos and don'ts:
• don't wear shorts or anything above the knees
• do wear cotton loose long skirts, harem pants or cotton pants for summer, and jeans for winter months
• don't wear tank tops or spaghetti straps ever
• short sleeves are acceptable for summer, although winter months wear long or 3/4 sleeved tops
• wear/bring cotton/silk scarves. They are handy to cover your chest area if your shirt is a bit too low cut, and also used to cover women's heads when they enter certain temples
• wear comfy shoes and sandals!