phoebe cates Was just leisurely reading today when I heard the following news: Leggings are making a comeback ~ especially as stores like Nordstrom are now carrying them in their shelves. Phoebe Cates is alive and kickin'. She has just opened a high-end boutique in Manhattan called Blue Tree. Leggings and Phoebe Cates..what could be more 80s than these? ... Continue Reading...
Brokeback May As Well Have Been Breakheart
brokeback Originally uploaded by annalyn. Watched Brokeback Mountain last Sunday and Crash scored an Academy Award upset since. I have not watched the latter yet but I remember the former for its memorable line "I wish I knew how to quit you." Hmmm, how many times have we said this to our most tempting vices, ranging from coffee, to cigarets to casinos or simply that beguiling lover who rocked our world? ... Continue Reading...
An encounter with The Shoe Legend
Imelda Sorry, I simply had to post this since it's not everyday that I get to be in the same room with Imelda Marcos, the great poker legend Jack Binion (third from right) Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino president Tim Poster (second from left) plus some other Las Vegas moguls I can't identify for now. Taken at my present homebase Hyatt Manila during a recent company gathering. ... Continue Reading...
Narnia-fied!
narnia Originally uploaded by annalyn. Maybe this poor blogger doesn't watch movies every so often or maybe because it was simply good. Whatever the reason, I thoroughly enjoyed watching "The Chronicles of Narnia" at SM Megamall over the weekend. Oftentimes, I get to read the book before watching the movie but this is one instance when I now want to buy the book just because I enjoyed the movie. Narnia is a captivating tale of treachery, ambition and greed and how righteousness rules above it all. The cinematography and special effects were simply ... Continue Reading...
& i can’t wait to see the movie!!
geisha Originally uploaded by annalyn. Just finished reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" today which is not really much of a feat considering that many of my friends have devoured this a looong time ago. After trying in vain to borrow a copy, I finally bought one as a Christmas gift to myself (along with the Altec Lansing comp speakers, hehe)This novel by Arthur Golden is simply written and provides an interesting peek into the lives of Japan's geishas, who are misunderstood by some as 'glorified prostitutes.'Yet, not many people know that it takes a rigid, ... Continue Reading...
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