Month: November 2011

On the Streets of Osaka

More than sightseeing, people watching is one of my favorite past-times when traveling.  Observing how people live, where they go, what styles they choose to wear (and when), and noticing the differences and similarities between them and myself is just fascinating.  Ultimately, it is people and culture that make a country what it is. *Took all these pics myself with a new Olympus point-and-shoot that I got in Umeda (since my beloved Lumix began dying a slow death…sayonara, old friend…) Androgyny meets British pop on the streets of Japan This couple was the ultimate in understated luxury, layering linen, cashmere & soft cottons   Talk about fierce fashion!  I love the metal detail & pretty intricacy of their warrior gear Pounding the pavement is the best way to explore a city Ladies dressed up in gloves and berets for brunch and a Sunday stroll by the river Traditional Japanese wear in transit on the subways of Osaka Japanese girls in petticoated plaid skirts, cropped jackets and whimsical head pieces Primped & prettified boys gather regularly on Osaka’s streets Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

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Time for Renewal

Got back home early today, just in time for 11-11-11!  They say today brings energies of renewal, which is perfect following a great trip with friends.  It’s been over a week since my last blog post, and I must admit, I’m surprised that I didn’t manage to blog while we were in Japan.  I even brought my laptop and Galaxy Tab along thinking I could blog while in transit, but somehow never got around to it.  Unplugging for a whole week was a rejuvenating vacation in itself! 🙂 Also, I realized–belatedly–that traveling with a group of friends leaves little room for writing, since every moment is spent shopping, eating, sightseeing, or talking, drinking & laughing into the wee hours.  By the time Ito & I would enter our room, I’d just have enough energy to relax in a hot bath & brush my teeth before quickly falling asleep.  Suffice it to say, that we all had a lot of FUN! Here are some initial pics from our “Turning Japanese” trip… JR cracking us up even before we left the tarmac Overlooking Osaka This could be the cover of an indie album, LOL!  Erika, JR, Arvin, Anne, John, Ito (& me) in Amerikamura Unlimited day passes on the subway were our best friend–especially when we’d get lost It’s finally fall!  Temperatures drop & we layer up even more Taking a...

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Pack & Fly

Yay!  We’re following up our (busy) staycation with a short vacation 🙂  After the recent four-day weekend when Ito and I had lots to do work-wise, we’re hieing off with a group of friends to Osaka and doing some side trips to nearby towns.  Last year, when visiting Tokyo & Kyoto for the first time to celebrate my birthday, I knew we would be visiting Japan again because I had fallen in love with the country, but I never thought we would be ‘turning Japanese’ again this soon, LOL! I’m looking forward to trying out interesting dishes in Osaka…but definitely not this one! 😮 Click on this link…Dancing Squid Bowl Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

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No Tricks, All Treats

Last October 30, Ito and I made our way to SMX to watch one of the last shows on the final day of Philippine Fashion Week.  We were running a little late since our long weekend had been a busy one, but thanks to most people being out of town we ran into little traffic and made it to the venue in the nick of time. We were there to see Sassa Jimenez present her latest spring/summer collection, and seated beside us were Sassa’s ever-supportive and doting family, our good friends Abby & Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez and daughter Nina.  After all the stress and nerves that putting on a big collection induces in every designer, it was such a treat to see how Sassa had evolved as a fashion designer since she first burst onto the scene 3 years ago. Along with designers Noel Crisostomo and FDCP member Jerome Ang (who opened the show with a live band beating out a tribal rhythm throughout his 45-piece presentation), Sassa’s signature exuberance was in full view in a sea of tulle painstakingly tucked, pleated, frayed & twisted into petticoated dresses & ballgowns. What I appreciated most about the three collections (other than all the intricate handwork!) was the diversity in points of view for spring/summer 2012, from Jerome’s glitzy, tribal glamazons, to Noel’s utilitarian, sporty take on luxe ladies, to...

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