Stalker for a Day + High Tea at Shangri La Hotel

A couple of weeks ago, I woke up to a message from one of my bestfriends (Mimi) telling me that she wanted to meet with me. She was in town for this year's Super Junior Super Show 3 concert and was only staying for 3 days, 2 nights. Since there was no way we can meet on Saturday, I decided to spend the rest of my busy Friday with her and Angel. But because I already said yes to a Japanese guy for a lunch date, I decided to cut the date short and just meet with him some other time. [Sorry guys, my girls come first.]

with Mimi and Angel

with Mimi and Angel

So while I was having coffee with this guy, I asked my friends to meet me in Coffee Bean and Tea Life. I wanted to eat lunch before heading out with them but since they arrived early, I had no choice but to tag along. Mimi was with 2 of her other Sujusahoe group and they told me they were going to their friend who was staying at Makati Shangri La. At first I was a bit doubtful whether the guard would let them enter since they were wearing flip flops. [See, Bacolod people are fond of wearing flip flops everywhere] I already encountered my share of scrutiny from the hotel a couple of years back because we (my sister, dad and I) wanted to eat in the lobby. But because the host stared at us from head to toe, we weren't allowed to eat in the lobby because they 'did not allow rubber slippers in the lobby' and to think there were foreigners wearing flip flops. (sheesh!)

So I was really surprised when the guard let us all in. When we got to the lobby, I was even more surprised to find that it was full of young girls. They were all loitering in the lobby, staring at the entrance. That's when I understood I was in for a day of stalking.

Goofing around in Shangri La lobby

Angel

the infamous chandelier

we got bored waiting for SJ

Angel got tired

Super Junior stayed in the hotel. But even though we spent a good couple of hours standing in the lobby, we did not get a glimpse of them. I am not a fan of them and don't have anything against them but still, all the waiting got me pumped up. To add, I have not eaten breakfast nor lunch so I was a bit agitated. Since my friends did not want to move from their spot, I decided to eat in the hotel. [gulp.]

yes, those are the fan girls waiting for SJ

taking a picture of Mimi and her Sujusahoe friends
they met 2 foreigners who flew into the country just to watch SJ

The Japanese restaurant in the hotel was so expensive. Although I had money with me, I did not want to spend P700 for lunch when it was already 3pm. That's why I decided to have High Tea in the lobby instead.

Looking at their options, I decided to go with the Classic Afternoon Tea option because it had my favorite: SALMON!

Classic Afternoon Tea, Makati Shangri La
P530 **

with a teapot of Darjeeling tea

It was so good! I loved everything! It was worth every single cent! Even though it was expensive, it was great! I can't wait to have this again! :)

Raisin and Lemon Scones with clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam

Selection of finger sandwiches:
Goat's Cheese with watercress,
Baked salmon, dill mayonnaise on pumpernickel bread,
Roast beef, caramelized onion and seeded mustard aioli

Chocolate financier
Strawberry Tartlet,
Walnut Brownie,
Lemon Cheesecake

Salmon anyone?

The Classic Afternoon Tea was composed of:

Raisin and Lemon Scones

with clotted cream and home made strawberry jam

Selection of Finger Sandwiches:

Goat's Cheese and Watercress

Baked Salmon and Dill Mayonnaise on Pumpernickel Bread

Roast Beef, Caramelized Onion and Seeded Mustard Aioli

Chocolate Financier

Strawberry Tartlet

Walnut Brownie

Lemon Cheesecake

Trixie Dresses Nice #1

Because I promised that starting 2011 I'll be making my wardrobe better, I need to keep it. I believe that fashion is a way to express your personality and art. It is a way you can channel who you truly are. I believe fashion does not have to be high end or luxurious. It is simply a way of being.

So for my first fashion post, here's the outfit I wore to the 4th Philippine Star Ball press conference held last February 11 at the Makati Shangri La Hotel. More on that soon!

The obligatory mirror shot. 

Outfit

Shirt: Smart Tower, Makati (P150)

Jacket: Caliope (P999)

Skirt: XOXO (P780)

Shoes: Parisian, SM (P999)

Come to think of it, I bought my whole outfit from different sales. Except for the shirt, but still it's quite a buy!

Of Hair Cuts, Breakups, After Parties, and Sex

When it comes to hair, I love to experiment. One minute you’ll find me growing my hair, the next a cropped hairstyle. And although I may have never had the best hair, there’s just something about a haircut that makes me feel empowered after one. With me, you can always tell that there is something bothering me—once I get a major haircut: a breakup, new career, change in life, and many more.

Yesterday, I went to Mr. Shin of Beautybrick to have my hair cut. This is my second time with him and he has not disappointed me. The result of today’s haircut is a 20s hair style that I have always wanted to go for. The reason for my haircut was so I could exude a new me, through my hair, a new personality. A few days ago, someone really angered me so much. I couldn’t believe that anyone could be so mean, so evil. But I met the devil and made a terrible deal with him—one that stomped on my dignity, pride, and my essence of being a woman. Thus, I decided to get a haircut along with my change of personality.

And it (the haircut) was perfect for the Sex and the City After Party I attended last night. Along with my editor, Carla Sibal, we went to Shangrila Makati to attend the exclusive event Moet & Chandon hosted for the success of the movie.

Earlier, I was able to watch the movie with my family. I couldn’t stop laughing at Samantha! She was so horribly funny! And oh, everything is such a marketing strategy. Looking at it in a marketer’s ideals, the movie was a perfect way to promote Abu Dhabi, new designer apparel, and new terms (e.g. Black Diamond instead of Blue). I recommend anyone to watch the movie. It’s really good.

As for that devil: be careful ladies. You might find yourself face to face with him.