Pinkmate Fashion Crush: Lupita Nyong'o

Now, now, after the award season, who was your favorite?  In my case, no other than Lupita Nyong'o! I mean, who isn't smitten by this newbie?! I love how she embraced fashion so willingly (thanks to her stylist Michaela Erlanger as well!)
Below are my favorite of Lupita's red carpet looks:

Lupita in Brights!

J. Mendel

Gucci 

In Ralph Lauren at the Golden Globes, this gown started it all! 

Lupita in Whites!

Lanvin

Calvin Klein

Prada (my favorite!)

(Random photos)

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TOUCHBASE 2014!

Hi Ladies! Oh my! How are you? I have been sooo busy that I've been neglecting my blog :( I'm such neglectful blogger! 
First and foremost, I want to greet all of you a Happy New Year!!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! 
Well I just want to share with you that I had a vacation for about 2 weeks in Vegas/Cali spent my Holidays with the family :) 
I'm posting a few photos :) Enjoy! 

Huntington Beach

early morning coffee

with my mommy, having an intimate conversation haha!

I found this door interesting :)

Vegas!

the usual photo under the sign

At Fremont (old strip) with my good friend Annvi

playing around with my friend's collection of Lord of the Rings props!

sipping hot chocolate by our pine tree :) love it!

our official Christmas family photo :) 

Mt Charleston

my two brothers :) love...

youngest brother Ryan

Our official New Year's family photo

Trail walking at Valley of Fire

It was a wonderful holiday vacation spent with family and friends! Missing all of them already!

white wool coat: Banana Republic

studded boots: Zara

sunnies: Raybans

beanies: Zara (tan) & Bershka (black)

bubble vest: Uniqlo

sweaters: LaCoste (white), Uniqlo (navy), 

H & M (gridded navy and red; breton stripes), GAP (red)

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New Business Venture: Brig Bags Manila

Hi Ladies, I have not mentioned yet here in my blog, my new business venture.   I have been a fan and lover for handbags, and I have decided (together with a friend) to start a small business in selling handbags.  

We call our company: BRIG BAGS MANILA.  

We sell chic, stylish and yet affordable bags.  Price range is from Php450 - Php1,400 ($10-$30) 

I have been wanting to do this and finally I have the courage to push through with it!

You may check our facebook page Brig Bags :)

This is our cover photo in our FB page

Some of the bags we sell online - we categorized it to 2 kinds: Brig Basics and Brig Luxe

Brig Basics:

Sophie - our all around bucket bag is our bestseller :)

Parker - our version of doctor's bag

Campbell - basic tote bag

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Pinkmate's Purchases: HongKong Sale July 2013

Hi pinkmates!  I know it's been awhile, I have been very very busy.  As I mentioned to you in my last post (which was eons ago!) I would still want to share some of my purchases during my trip to Hongkong, I swear all items are on sale with really great markdown prices! 

Zara:

(photos via zara)

Men's sweater from H & M

Breezy linen polos from The GAP

The latest gold accessories from H & M

I have more but these items are so far my favorites! 

I will let you know about why I have been very busy lately, watch out for my next post! :)

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ThePinkMateProject Travel: Hongkong July 2013

Hi Pinkmates! Last weekend of July, my travel buddies and I went to our usual shopping place, Hongkong, stayed there for 3 days (it's super short!).  If you really want a shopping spree, I recommend to visit Hongkong end of July 2013 the prices are way way cheaper, big markdown prices! 
Sharing with you a few pics!

Our view from our hotel room.  We stayed in our usual Hotel in Hongkong, Marco Polo

I just need to include this in my post!  Isn't this wonderful? They offer this in Marco Polo

While walking in Gateway Arcade :)

My favorite Muji store in Ocean Terminal

Went to Pacific Place to check out the Burberry Flagship store.  We love this mall!

While waiting at Burberry, love the new collection!

Yummy! I was disappointed though because I was not able to try Pierre Herme Macarons no time...

While waiting at G-Star Raw

I so love this big bedroom, makes me look small!  Haha! Display at Elements Mall 

I will post soon all my purchases! Excited much! haha!

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