MAMMA MIA the Musical - a night of full-blown ABBA!

I have been waiting for Mamma Mia for quite awhile! I love Abba ever since I was a kid (infuence of my parents) and since I'm a fan of theater, this was just perfect! I was so excited that I bought tickets for the first gala night! Went with my good friends and we're all giddy to listen to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimme Gimme etc! The end of the show we all stood up and danced Waterloo and Dancing Queen! Too bad we were not allowed to take pictures inside the theater, and I used the iPhone camera so it's not SLR quality. Oh well, no matter, it was definitely worth-watching!

Mamma Mia merchandise / souvenirs are available for purchase

I was trying to imitate the girl! Haha!

top: Zara

jeans: Dorothy Perkins

motorcycle boots: Promod

clutch and scarf: Zara

Hey  pinkmates! I will be out for the entire weekend, I'm of to Paradise Island that is BORACAY!  So excited, will post photos soon!

Gold and Preppy

Just a random outfit post after 2 days of cough, colds and asthma! Ugh! Can you imagine? I was bedridden for the entire 2 days! 
Anyway back to my outfit post, I just love gold and decided to mix it with a preppy outfit.  Wore my gold collar neck piece, gold watch and my super cute gold sperry! I think the ensemble came out quite interesting!

polo: muji

pants: dorothy perkins

gold collar neck piece: opie

shoes: sperry

bracelet: from a bazaar

gold watch: michael kors

My Favorite Season - End of Season Sale!

One of my most awaited seasons ever!  End of the season sale pinkmates!  Usually during Christmas time, I just shop for my gifts, I rarely shop for myself.  January is the season where all my favorite stores are on sale and usually upto 70% off! Isn't that amazing?  Got some amazing stuff to show you guys!  Haha! Do i sound so excited? Of course, as always! Check out my photos!

silk top from Mango - love the detail at the neck

loose cardigan from Mango - interesting elbow patch

pants from Dorothy Perkins - love the brick red color

chic black tapered pants with button details from Dorothy Perkins

finally found a fabulous motorcycle boots for half the price!!!

the lining is just comfortable!

seriously, got this scarf from Zara men's section - isn't it fabulous?

fedora hat from Zara

First Outfit Post for 2012

First day of work and I'm kinda sluggish! Haha, that's the problem if I get a long vacation, I have a hard time going back to work!  

Anyway, below is my first outfit post for 2012.  The cashmere cardigan I'm wearing is from Benetton.  I just love it because it feels so luxurious!  

I think it's really worth to invest in purchasing a good brand for classic pieces. :)

cream cardigan: benetton

tank top: muji

pants/belt: dorothy perkins

bag: longchamp planetes

earrings: vintage, from my mom (last seen here)

watch: vintage style casio

leather cuff: a friend's gift from UK

shoes: christian siriano for payless

Looking Back At 2011. Looking Forward for a Fabulous 2012!!!

2011 was the year I had the courage to start thepinkmateproject. I am not a writer but I find that blogging is a way for me to express how much I love fashion, makeup, food and traveling. Maintaining this blog is a good de-stress after work, because all the other bloggers you encounter are just nice and fabulous!!!  One word to describe blogging - POSITIVITY!  


A lot to be thankful for, it was a fairly good year.  


Some highlights of 2011:


1.  My very first entry at thepinkmateproject - Spending Time with the Masters
     http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/2011/04/spending-time-with-masters.html
     
     My love for food has been confirmed by the event which I started 2010, The Miele Masters Series.  Meeting all the top chefs in the country was truly unforgettable, that's why this was my first post. 

with Ms. Margarita Fores (Cibo, Lusso, Pepato and Cafe Bola)

2. Fashionable year - my different looks for 2011

3. Fashion Companion - bought different books that would inspire me and my outfits

4. Gadget addiction - ever since I started blogging, I have been attracted to different gadgets in the market.

5. Travels - One of my love is traveling and discovering new places here in the Philippines and abroad. 


Ilocos - my home town

Baguio - I've always loved the weather and pine trees.

La Luz - sea, sun and sand, always the best R & R

Vietnam - the heat is always on in Saigon

6. Makeup Class - this year I enrolled at CCMA for a make up course.  This is to enhance my skills in putting makeup, not just on me but on others.  

To all my pinkmates, thank you for the continued support and visits in my blog!


CHEERS to a more fashionable and fabulous 2012!!!




Your pinkmate,


Vanessa :)