NINO MUHLACH: AN ICON I was too young when Nino Muhlach burst into the entertainment scene (that was back in the 1970s), but my earliest memories of him was his role in Tropang Bulilit (1981). It’s quite hard to recall anything specific about the movie, but I can still remember having this good feeling, that light laughing feeling that comes from watching a good comedy. Flash forward 35 years into the future, and it’s as if we have traveled back in time, for we are now seeing the...
LILLY PULITZER THE AMBASSADOR OF HAPPINESS Ever since I was little, I was always attracted to anything fun, girly, and colorful. Later on, as I grew up and started my shoe company as well as my event styling boutique (Party Magic), this “core” personality of mine naturally came out through the design of my events and shoes. Perhaps this was one of the main reasons why I was drawn to children’s parties in the first place, and not weddings! Being happy never goes out of style. ...
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH? If I’ve been remiss on blogging lately, I have the perfect excuse: I’ve been away travelling! More specifically, I’ve been travelling to one of my most favorite places in the world, New Zealand: A breathtaking view of Queenstown, New Zealand (taken by yours truly) New Zealand is rather misrepresented as that peculiar place where there are more sheep than man. I think it is one of the more underrated and underrepresented places for tourism and...
I’M SO TIRED OF NOISY, ROWDY AND STRESSFUL CHILDREN’S PARTIES. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A “CHILL” PARTY WITHOUT BEING BORING? My answer to this is often-asked question is a resounding, capitalized, YES. Rafa’s Fun Day at The Park – It was, truly! It is always a matter of preference, but more and more parents nowadays are opting for this route. Maybe it’s also because of the more subdued (but sophisticated) aesthetic of a styled party, but finally, people...
I’M PLANNING A JAPANESE PARTY. HOW DO I DO IT? Just because you want a styled party, doesn’t mean you have to stick to the cliche (think lanterns, pompoms, pastels). If you want a truly different party, a great way to go is Japanese simply because Japanese culture is one of the most unique and highly distinctive in the world. By the end of this post, you will be bursting with various ideas on how to execute your Japanese-inspired party. Think of the possibilities! THE TALE OF TOBY...