When I was younger I've always associated Louis Vuitton with matronas. But for the past several years LV has really been updating their designs... either that or I'm getting old. Wait... I think I should say... my taste is getting more sophisticated. Hah!

My mom just came from London and she bought us the Speedy Monogram Mini Lin. I say us because she says she now buys bags and accessories for us to share. I love my mommy!

Oh, for those true blue designer addicts, wasn't sure which one should go first, the style of the bag or the design. Sort of like ordering your coffee from Starbucks eh?!

Made in the iconic shape of the House, this Speedy comes in Monogram Mini Lin cotton and linen canvas and is both light and supple. Ideal for everyday essentials, it features a zipper closure. Size 11.8" x 8.3" x 6.7"

I did get my French Sole red ballet flats. My mom reminded me several times how expensive it was. It will be my last. Promise.

Turning 5!

Not Tini of course! As usual, Eia and Tini met up to greet each other happy birthday. Eia and her mom, Elaine, gave Tini San Cai, a Siamese kitten. Our gift to Eia? She won't get it till Saturday. A day at the spa!

Blowing their candles...

Eia and Tini with San Cai

01.28.07

He asked me.

And ... I said yes!

So that's that.

Sonya's Garden, Jan. 28, 2007

No, I didn't force him. He just looks that way. Hahaha!

In Memoriam

"Princess"

September 26, 2002 - January 28, 2007

You will always be in my heart, my little sister. I'll miss you! - Ate Con

POP ICON GOES FASHION ICON

I consider Madonna the ultimate pop icon of my generation. Her ability to continuously reinvent herself has been remarked on countless of times already. She is just remarkeable in every way! Maybe except movies... A performer, a children's book writer and a staunch supporter of Pilates and Kabbalah, now she follows great designers such as Viktor and Rolf in creating clothes for one of my favorite fashion stores, H&M.

H&M the international retail giant and their head of design Margareta van den Bosch have teamed up with Madonna to create a line of clothing and accessories that are scheduled to arrive in all stores carrying the women’s wear collection, around the world in March 2007, it was announced today.

The 'M by Madonna' fashion line will reflect Madonna's timeless, unique and always glamorous style. A long standing cultural icon whose enormous global influence on how people dress and look is without equal, Madonna worked hand in hand with Margareta van den Bosch to create a wardrobe of clothing and accessories that represent her own personal and modern spin on her very own wardrobe staples.

'Madonna has an impressive feel for fashion and trends. She was extraordinarily style conscious, passionate and was involved in even the smallest details of every design. There is no doubt that Madonna's influence is reflected by the 'M by Madonna' line', stated Margareta van den Bosch regarding the collaboration.

'I've made no secret of my love of fashion over the years. Working with Margareta and H&M was an exciting and new creative challenge for me. I'm really happy with the results and look forward to wearing 'M by Madonna' along with the rest of the world', concluded Madonna.

Will the designs be as outrageous as Madonna's personality? Hmmm... we'll soon find out. But I'm sure it will rock our fashion world! Oh! And I heard from the grapevine that H&M is planning to come to Manila. Imagine how exciting it would be for all the fashionistas to have H&M alongside Zara, Mango and Topshop in our malls!

(Article from H&M Press Releases-Fashion)

Walking the red carpet

Here are some of my Golden Globe favorites...

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: The current First Couple of Hollywood! Gray is so in right now.

Ellen Pompeo: Never seen a doctor look this hot!

Forest and Keisha Whitaker: Forget about Forest... I love Keisha's dress!

Justin Timberlake: Thanks for bringing sexy back!

Rachel Weisz: I've been addicted to red lately and this is simply sexy!

Reese Witherspoon: How the hell does she pull this off?! Red shoes?!

Sheryl Crow: Love the way it falls on her body.

Yunjin Kim: From "Letters from Iwo Jima". I can pull this off too!!! If I had the cleavage to go with it.

and Golden Globe goes to...

Of course I watched the Golden Globe. I was rooting for some of my favorites and I was happy most of them did win. Here's the list of the winners:

MOVIES
Picture, Drama: "Babel"

Actress, Drama: Helen Miren, "The Queen"

Actor, Drama: Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland"

Picture, Musical or Comedy: "Dreamgirl"

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Meryl Streep, "The Devil Wears Prada"

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Sacha Baron, "Borat"

Supporting Actress, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Hudson, "Dreamgirls"

Supporting Actor, Musical or Comedy: Eddie Murphy, "Dreamgirls"

Director: Martin Scorsese, "The Departed"

TELEVISION
Series, Drama: "Grey's Anatomy"

Actress, Drama: Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer"

Actor, Drama: Hugh Laurie, "HOUSE"

Series, Musical or Comedy: "Ugly Betty"

Actress, Musical or Comedy: America Ferrera, "Ugly Betty"

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

I was so happy Meryl Streep won! Her speech was so funny and sooo Miranda Priestly. I was also happy Hugh Laurie won coz I love watching HOUSE so much. I love his sarcasm. I was also rooting for America Ferrera and Jennifer Hudson. Of course who doesn't like Sacha Baron! Borat was hilarious!

Anyway, people are saying we can see the trend of how the Oscars will go. There's the SAG Awards frst though.

But first, let's enjoy the red carpet...