ARTSY FARTSY AVA: June 2014

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June 22, 2014

Whether it be basics or fabulous fun prints, Plains and Prints definitely has it all. Every time I pass by their store front at malls I can't help but swoon over their clothes. I love the colour, texture, and prints that they offer. It's simply the perfect store all girly-girls out there. :)
Today was their official launched and unveiling of their Pre-Fall Collections for 2014 and I got the chance of getting first dibs at their Shangri-La Mall branch. Let me tell you that they have the cutest clothes this season and they've done their biggest print yet: an image inspired by Audrey Hepburn!
The Plains and Prints Pre-Fall collection is composed of four sets of off-the-rack ensembles that range from the playful, to the romantic, to the sophisticated.

Yummy pastries by French Baker :)

Wallflowers; Me, Ana and Pax :)

It's Anne Curtis! :)

The Pre-Fall collection was unveiled at a tea party and I found the theme so cute and perfect for the new collection. Too bad I had quite a few errands today, so I wasn't able to dress up in my tea party attire. I was a bit disappointed in that. However, I felt so much better when the gorgeous Plains and Prints woman herself-- Anne Curtis showed up right beside us! She's has such a versatile fashion palette that makes her the perfect face for P&P. :)
Like I mentioned above, the media, VIPs and bloggers were able to get first dibs from the new collection. It was then open to the public at the strike of 6PM.

Especially made for the girly-girls is the Fleur de Lis collection. Giving off a romantic and very feminine vibe inspired by this year's colour, radiant orchid pink, Fleur de Lis uses different methods of printing to create interesting effects on the fabric in vibrant shades of fuchsia, purple, peach and pink.

California Dreamin' Collection is inspired by the ever-evolving genre of music. A retro-modern infused collection that gives a young and fun vibe yet keeping that classic feminine tone. Vibrant colours of pink, green, navy and orange gives this collection that perfect melody.

Uptown Girl Collection is inspired by fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn. Her timeless style and iconic feminine silhouettes gives inspiration to Up Town Girl's glamorous prints and rich details. This collection defines the essence of a sophisticated woman in perfect shades of yellow and orange.

Flights of Fancy collection brings a preppy twist on colours and prints. Inspired by the beauty of the sky and the clouds, this collection's mood will definitely get you feeling high in flights of fancy!

California Dreamin' and Flights of Fancy are two of favourites out of the four sets, because of it's super colourful and I am digging' the cool prints!:) How about you?

I'm glad I was able to take pictures of the Pre-Fall Collection before people started to shop. Because as soon as 6PM arrived, almost all the clothes I was eyeing on were gone. Thankful that I was able to grab at least two of the ones I wanted. Whew! Talk about excited women, right? Not denying that I am one of them! Hihihi!^_^

These collections will be available at Plains and Prints stores nationwide starting June 26, 2014 or via shopping through http://www.plainsandprints.com. You can also follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates!

June 19, 2014

I've been hearing a lot of friends and even my husband telling me that one of their requirement for school was a trip to the Museo Pambata. But believe it or not, I have never been to it as a kid nor was it even required in any of the schools that I went to as a kid. It's a shame, to be honest. I love almost all kinds of museums, so I can't believe I missed out on it as a kid. :( Boo!
But since I have my own kiddos now, my best friend Nickie, Lester and I had an idea of having a little field trip there last Saturday. It was the perfect summer ender before Athan went back to school.
Museo Pambata is a two floor building located along Roxas Boulevard and it's near Manila Ocean Park.

Doing colouring :)

Despite it being for kids, once you get in Museo Pambata, you can't help but also feel like a child. :) There's just so many things you do, like learn about history, do fun activities, interact with the displays and this was us just at the first floor!
Being here was like reliving childhood memories. Yes, I know it was my first time. But there were some things there that reminded me of my younger days. Got me all nostalgic!

Cute tiny jeepney!

This is definitely not just for the kids, but the kids at heart!:)
This little window reminds of the old school courting days when the girl would look out and the man serenading here down below.

Ahem! What's going on here???

Much better!!!

Athan sitting like a boss! His Angkong has a similar chair like this, only his is adult size. :) Missed him a lot when I saw this. Sigh.

Shelves and shelves of dolls :)

CLOGS or BIRKS??

While we were in this section of the museum, we were approached by a staff member of the Museo and he told us that there was going to be a shadow play by none other than DLS-CSB! My school! Represent!!:) Such a coincidence that they were the featured weekend treat for the kids. :) BTW, they have different treats every weekend. :)

Sssshhh…someone's listening to the story!

The show was really well done. I love the Jose Rizal and The Little Prince. Kudos to the students from DLS-CSB!:)

Feeling like Alice in Wonderland in this photo! Only I guess instead of pastries or cookies, I would be eating puto to get smaller hehe!=P

Aren't they the perfect couple?^_^ Hahaha!
After touring the first floor, we made our way up and discovered more cool things!:) The kids and I went crazy over the Science area a.k.a. the parts of the body!

Ewwww!! We're in somebody's mouth!

The barber on Don Carlos Revilla Street!

He was screaming… "GET YOH NEWS PAPUHHH!!"

I juggle a lot of jobs, guys!

I love this little Barangay area where you have a barber shop, palengke, carinderia and other things you can find within your little city. :)

Bahay kubo kahit munti, ang halaman duon ay sari-sari… sing with me! I know you want to! ;)

Next we want to this NOON at NGAYON area where it showed how people did things before and how innovation and technology changed our ways drastically. Truly, I miss the old days sometimes. Where we didn't really care much about social networks or the media. All we did was go outdoors and enjoy playtime. I hope my kids can still enjoy that.

After the area above, we went back down and discovered we missed out on one room and it was the ocean and insect section. The ants are soooo big!! O_o Ewwww!!! Feeling like Dyesabel's pet on the first photo. haha!
Ended the day with this huge chopper!

For the record, this is not a sponsored post. It's actually a very personal one and sorry for making this post like my photo album, but I just can't help but share our really fun trip at Museo Pambata. :) It's not the grandest museum in the Philippines, but for a first timer and having two toddlers, it was really fun!:) We enjoyed everything inside the museum. As soon as we got home, all Athan could talk about was wanting to go back. :)
If you haven't been or thinking of a cool activity for your kids, try bringing them to Museo Pambata! Entrance fee is only Php 150 and if you're a resident of Manila, just bring your ID and you get in for half the price!
I can't wait for our next museum trip! Hoping for The Mind Museum next! Wishing you all a great week ahead!♥

June 17, 2014

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