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Inspirational Photo of the Day

Posted by Tippi | Feb 22, 2015 | Not By the Book |

Sometimes, things happen by accident that turn out to be better than what was originally planned. This photo that I snapped with my iPhone as we zoomed along the TPLEX highway seems almost like an ode to a Mark Rothko painting, the ‘brushstrokes’ created by the blur as we sped by. In design, we must allow ourselves these creative ‘accidents’ from time to time in order to bring something new into the picture. After all, in the bigger picture, nothing really happens by chance and everything happens for a reason 😉 My highway photo Mark Rothko painting (image from http://www.markrothko.org) Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

Head In the Clouds

Posted by Tippi | Feb 21, 2015 | Travel Stories |

Over Valentine’s weekend, Ito and I headed up North to celebrate and enjoy the lovely Benguet weather, as well as visit some of the places that we missed the last time we were in Baguio. We took a “Before Sunrise” Friday drive, catching the sleepy and misty paddy fields along TPLEX at its most picturesque, before reaching The Manor in time for an early check-in and a second breakfast. We then headed for the ‘museum in the clouds’, BenCab’s museum and artist’s haven set amidst woodcarvers’ nooks and basket weavers’ tiny workshops along Asin Road twenty minutes from Baguio’s...

Fashion Tips: Modern Filipiniana

Posted by Tippi | Feb 10, 2015 | Fashion Tips |

Why Filipiniana? Why not?? Wearing fashion inspired by our cultural heritage doesn’t need to happen only when attending government functions or ‘Filipiniana attire requested‘ weddings, because Filipiniana can actually be fun and fashionable to wear on its own–for no other reason than simply because you want to :-). I’ve actually also written a blog post about my love of the Barong Tagalog here “How Do I Love the Barong?”. Black sleeveless jersey gown with sheer back panel and embroidered piña bib (photo from Sense & Style magazine)* Beaded and appliquéd French lace on piña silk barong tunic/dress* Calado embroidery...

Inspirational Photos of the Day

Posted by Tippi | Feb 3, 2015 | Not By the Book |

Racy, romantic, rebellious–whether slipping it on, or off, there’s just something about lace… 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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