This is a pretty cool gadget, the Boiley Microwaveable Egg Boiler, not to mention, it's cute. I got it over the weekend at the Kitchen Collection store. So far, it does what it says: boil eggs in the microwave (one at a time). Just a warning though if you get this, it gets really, really hot when in use. You also have to pierce the yolk first, which is pretty easy with the accompanying thick needle featuring an easy-to-hold orange nub.
My recent Inquirer article is about these ultra-blingy bottles: Ralph Lauren Romance Always Yours, the 10th year anniversary edition of the original Romance fragrance. (Click here to see the full article.)
Apart from the superpretty 'diamond' cap of the limited edition glass dauber, I am incredibly intrigued by the scent because it was concocted by Harry Fremont, "the olfactory genius responsible for aromatic hits like CK One, Armani Sensi, Kenneth Cole Black and Lancôme Miracle" (okay, I just pasted that whole phrase from the piece). Sensi, I will probably never wear again because it brings back unpleasant memories, but along with the aforementioned perfumes, Fremont's fragrant 'recipes' seem to agree with my sense of smell. (Scroll to the bottom of this entry for a thorough listing of his perfume portfolio.)
On another note, I am happy to announce that I've officially started having my column illustrated by art director and artist, Claude Rodrigo. Check out the flirty drawing above. Once or twice a month, her illustrations will breathe life into my random musings about beauty, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics.
SCENTS BY HARRY FREMONT: David Yurman Eau de Parfum (2008), Gant Summer (2008), Waterford Lismore (2008), Vera Wang Flower Princess (2008), Diesel Fuel for Life Unlimited (2008, with Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier), Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers Baby (2008), Calvin Klein CK One Summer (2007 & 2008 versions), Gwen Stefani L by LAMB (2007), Ann Taylor Possibilities (2007), Avon Imari Seduction (2007), Tom Ford Private Blend Noir de Noir (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Tom Ford Private Blend Tuscan Leather (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Calvin Klein Man (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer (2007, with Honorine Blanc), Axe Lab (2006, with Ilias Ermenidis), Vera Wang Princess (2006, with Ilias Ermenidis), Banana Republic Black Walnut for men (2006) Juicy Couture Juicy Couture (2006), Avon Extraordinary (2005), Jaguar Fresh Man (2005), Calvin Klein Eternity Moment (2005, with Jacques Cavallier), Gant Adventure (2005), Tommy Bahama for men (2005), Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct (2004), Ralph Lauren Lauren Style (2004, with Richard Herpin), Liz Claiborne Spark for men (2003), Kenneth Cole Black for men (2003, with Sabine de Tscharner), Giorgio Armani Sensi (2002, with Alberto Morillas), Swiss Army for her (2002), Victoria's Secret Body by Victoria (2002), Vera Wang Vera Wang (2002, with Jean Claude Delville) Lancome Miracle (2001, with Alberto Morillas), Liz Claiborne Mambo for women (2001), Michael Kors Michael for men (2001), Ralph Lauren Glamourous (2001), Cerruti Image Woman (2000), Liz Claiborne Lucky You for women (2000), Tommy Hilfiger Freedom for Him (1999), Valentino Very Valentino for men (1999), Lancome O Oui! (1998), Ralph Lauren Romance (1998), Halston Catalyst for men (1994, with Ilias Ermenidis), Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (1994), Calvin Klein CK One (1994, with Alberto Morillas).
photo courtesy of http://bjanepr.wordpress.com I'm 10,000 years behind this scoop as I'm sure by now everyone already knows about Arnel Pineda, the new vocalist of the iconic 80's rock band, Journey. His story is truly inspiring: having been orphaned at 13, living off of the streets collecting metal scraps, empty bottles, and old newspapers for eight pesos a day (that's roughly 20 cents), and later on finding local success as a cover band vocalist, then finally being discovered by Journey's founder and guitarist, Neal Schon. 25 years of hard work all in all. Watching clips of him and reading about the story makes me so proud to be Filipino. (And it's also a great reminder of how stupid it would be to give up my multimedia dreams here in the States so quickly.)
I guess it's fair to say at this point that I've had a tough 2008. Right now, I'm not in the jolliest of moods when it comes to determining what direction to steer my career next. New York City is an unbelievably challenging place, but it doesn't mean I'm giving up on it, nor will I discourage friends and former colleagues to give life in the Big Apple a shot. True, I've met people who look at you if you're Asian like you're there to do their laundry or are applying to be the nanny (yep, I've had my own Mrs. Van der Woodsen moments), but it doesn't mean that America is awful, despite the current state of its economy. Like I used to say back at the Tower, "There's lots to be happy about."
Somewhere between packing up my apartment and lugging boxes to the post office to prepare for this long (working) vacation, I turned a year older. After more box-stuffing and package-lugging, I decided to spend my birthday at Bergdorf's—and later on, ending up at Zara on Fifth Avenue. I guess in both hard and happy times, I'm all for high street. My conclusion about Bergdorf is that I love it from afar, especially as a literary reference, but in real life and inside, I'm not that fond of it. I did enjoy the fragrance section, which was like a trip back memory lane as each bottle represented certain times and people in my life. (A hard-to-find Lanvin cologne: of one of my closest female friends, the original Bulgari Omnia: of a dreadful man I dated, the Annick Goutal line: of that day back at Cosmo wherein we spent an afternoon sniffing all sorts of fragrances for the Beauty Awards...)
Fashion-career-wise, despite having lost the chance to shop beautiful Italian-made pieces at 30 percent off, I've emerged a new and improved copy editor: better at spotting extra spaces, determining the proper direction of single quotation marks and apostrophes, and knowing the difference between real ellipsis and three periods.
I know this is a cheesy thing to say, especially since a city like NYC strips you of off sentimentality as you're always busy chasing trains or convincing taxicabs to let you swipe your card, I like the message of "Don't Stop Believing." I'm officially hibernating for the next few months, but I know one day I'll wake up and be ready to take on new career challenges once again.
This is a pretty cool gadget, the Boiley Microwaveable Egg Boiler, not to mention, it's cute. I got it over the weekend at the Kitchen Collection store. So far, it does what it says: boil eggs in the microwave (one at a time). Just a warning though if you get this, it gets really, really hot when in use. You also have to pierce the yolk first, which is pretty easy with the accompanying thick needle featuring an easy-to-hold orange nub.
Soft or hard-boiled in three to five minutes.
On another note, I am happy to announce that I've officially started having my column illustrated by art director and artist, Claude Rodrigo. Check out the flirty drawing above. Once or twice a month, her illustrations will breathe life into my random musings about beauty, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics.
I'm 10,000 years behind this scoop as I'm sure by now everyone already knows about Arnel Pineda, the new vocalist of the iconic 80's rock band, Journey. His story is truly inspiring: having been orphaned at 13, living off of the streets collecting metal scraps, empty bottles, and old newspapers for eight pesos a day (that's roughly 20 cents), and later on finding local success as a cover band vocalist, then finally being discovered by Journey's founder and guitarist, Neal Schon. 25 years of hard work all in all. Watching clips of him and reading about the story makes me so proud to be Filipino. (And it's also a great reminder of how stupid it would be to give up my multimedia dreams here in the States so quickly.)
