Timeless

Time is of the essence and with it comes an important element of style--watches. The latest from renowned brand Cartier, Délices de Cartier is a priceless timepiece with its curving transparency,smooth tapered case,twisted oval encircled by diamond links,dial bordered by brilliant-cut gems and its carefree curves that embody refinement and sophistication and all that's elegant.  Beautifully made from the finest materials, the wonderful work of art is a timeless masterpiece that captivates any hearts desire.  How can one resist the stunning appeal of such royal and majestic wonder.

Délices de Cartier watch, small model, 18 carat pink gold set with diamonds. Case: 18 carat
 pink gold. Dimensions: width: 30.78 mm (with crown) length: 36.07 mm thickness: 7.20 mm.
 Bezel: set with round diamonds. Dial: silvered, lacquered. Crystal: sapphire. Water-resistance:
30 metres / 100 ft / 3 bar. Strap: pink-beige brushed canvas. Folding clasp: 18 carat pink gold.
Movement: quartz. Total: 0.46 carats.

Délices de Cartier watch, XL model, rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold set with
diamonds, set dial. Case: rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold. Dimensions:
width: 49.18 mm (with crown) length: 50.47 mm thickness: 7.60 mm. Bezel:
set with round diamonds. Dial: rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold set with
round diamonds. Crystal: sapphire. Water-resistance: 30 metres / 100 ft / 3 bar
 Strap: light grey brushed canvas.Ardillon buckle: rhodium-plated 18 carat white
gold set with round diamonds. Movement: quartz.Total: 5.23 carats.

Délices de Cartier watch, small model, 18 carat pink gold. Case: 18 carat pink gold
 Dimensions: width: 31.53 mm (with crown) length: 36.07 mm thickness: 7.20 mm.
Bezel: 18 carat pink gold. Dial: silvered, lacquered. Crystal: sapphire. Water-resistance:
30 metres / 100 ft / 3 bar. Bracelet: 18 caratpink gold. Clasp: 18 carat pink gold.Movement: quartz.

Délices de Cartier watch, large model, rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold set with
diamonds, semi-set dial Case: rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold. Dimensions:
width: 38.39 mm (with crown) length: 43.81 mm thickness: 7.60 mm. Bezel: set
with round diamonds. Dial: rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold, set with round diamonds
Crystal: sapphire.Water-resistance: 30 metres / 100 ft / 3 bar. Bracelet: rhodium-plated
18 carat white gold. Clasp: rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold. Movement: quartz.
Total: 2.14 carats.

Délices de Cartier

And like designer masterpieces, there are certain moments in life that are priceless.  Recently, this author had a two hour post birthday lunch full of catching up and laughter with his Allure( a section of the Philippine Star) family at the popular Chinese restaurant in Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila called Lili. Working with Allure for a decade has been an important part of this author's life.  Taking a trip every Friday from Makati to Port area can be an hour and thirty minute pain due to traffic, but every moment in the office in most cases is always something to look forward to. It maybe once a week, but one meaningful day is better than having days you wished didn't happen. Loving this family gathering, and it was the best way to culminate the series of bday celebrations.  Thanks to Hyatt's sweet PR Assistant Laurie Reyes for dropping by and the staff for delightful surprise.

Alluring family(from left):  Graphic artist Phoebe Marquez, Editor Ms. Joanne Rae Ramirez, the author, Associate editor Bum Tenorio and editorial assistant Jernie May Camposano.

New Voice

The whole blogging community in the Philippines is a phenomenon.  Years back, this author had resistance to such and was constantly prodded by PR, industry people and friends to create a blog.  Maybe it was something new at that time and was hesitant to get into something unknown.  Filled with a lot of responsibilities working with the broadsheet (Philippine Star's Allure section), glossy magazine (METRO), teaching (SOFA) and fashion styling for advertising,  it was hard back then to start something that would entail a certain amount of time and devotion.  Through constant convincing from good friends, it was only on the first day of this year when my decision to start one finally happened.  Though the amount of workload still fills up my day to day schedule, this fairly new commitment is a fun fulfilling medium of self-expression that connects one to a vast universe of online social existence.
Was recently invited to a bazaar by Bloggers United(a prestigious organization of young and popular bloggers) and was amazed by the multitude of people who came.  It was a gathering of a whole new world of youthquake and testimony that the online universe is a powerful tool of communication.  Yes, the new force to reckon with is still growing into the millions of uniqueness united in a global platform.  
Voices can now be heard and streamlined with technology and its advances to the future.  From the simple to the complex of stereotypes, the strength of individuality is acknowledged in varying levels of substance or form, or both. Whether a story, observation, insights, visual narrative or whatever you may call it, everyone in this virtual world is worthy of something to say.  After all in this day and age where the progressive net culture ceases to exist, we have the right to speak our mind.

Modern communication.

Blog this way! (from left to right)  stylenarratives, thedressupdoll,miss donata and heyrocketgirl.

Bloggers United! Grabbed some photos from heyrocketgirl.

Who's the fairest of them all? 

Style sisters Jeanne Khe and heyrocketgirl.

Black and white by thedressupdoll Nicole Santos and Camille Crisostomo.

Serious fun.