prime gods

For some reason, my dad is obsessive compulsive when it comes to watches. That is, he will turn tables (literally) just to find his watch when it goes MIA (missing in action). Also, he always notices whenever one of us does not wear a watch and inquires what happened with it.

Anyhow, dad’s watch looks like it’s going to be KIA soon, so my siblings and I decided to chip in for a Patek Philippe Stainless Steel - White Dial watch for his birthday this November 11. Though it’s quite expensive and we still have to cough up a lot of dough, it will be worth it just to see a huge gleeful smile on his face.

Before my friend Jehan left for Canada three years ago (she came here for a visit), she gave me one of her makeup mirrors that I have been admiring from afar. It’s one of those folding personal travel mirrors with a blue and silver color.

I still have it and bring it with me sporadically. Not merely for vanity’s purposes though, for sentimental reasons as well. I wonder when I’ll get to see her again…

Gone were the days when you could see people wearing sweaters and sweatshirts only during cold season. Nowadays, sweaters and sweatshirts in fashion could be worn to match your favorite clothes be it in winter, spring, summer or fall. Wearing appropriate style of sweaters on different occasions enhances one’s personality.

You have to be meticulous when you shop for your sweaters and sweatshirts. Choose the styles and the brands that will help project your true personality and there’s a variety to choose from online. My friend was able to buy online fashionable styles and quality brands of these items. Then again, even if you only have few well selected sweaters and sweatshirts, you can mix and match them with your other clothes and these will surely help you look great. So, the next time you dressed up, wear sweet sweaters of your choice that matches your personality.

It’s still the rainy season here. This is why now’s a good time to buy sunglasses while they’re still cheap!

Yep. Buy sunglasses. Frankly, sunglasses have been my frustration since I was a kid. I just never get to buying one after I lost my first sunglass - Emporio Armani 9142-S. Anyhow, now that I have more free time, I decided to stop dwelling on my loss and start looking for a new one (while it’s still off season!). I like Prada Sport Sunglasses - SPS52E and Gucci 1825/S Unisex Sunglasses. Still, the Versace Sunglasses 2032-B with a colored metal frame, plastic ear rest, with stones on the frame, wins the pageant for me - the brown one.

Contrary to what you think, no, I did not select the Versace Sunglass because it comes with the original hard case, certificate, original lense micro-cleaning cloth. This is just a plus. Hehehe.

It’s my god daughter Ayesha’s third birthday today! Her mom, my very close friend Twyla, specifically told me to buy her a costume for the Halloween party and trick or treat as a birthday gift.

Her birthday celebration is on Friday, October 12, and right now, I’m still undecided if I should buy her the Wizard of Oz Dorothy Costume (with matching hair bow) or the Alice in Wonderland Costume (with attached lace petticoat and white apron, and includes hairbows, and choker). Then again, they’re both too common. Hmmm… I think I’ll settle for the Queen of Hearts Costume. Definitely extraordinary and with the color red, my god daughter’s sure to stand out and receive a generous amount of treats this Halloween.

Last 2005, I bought a Nokia 6630 – the latest phone at that time. Two years later, although there are already a lot of cellular phones which are way better and has more cool features that came out, I can say that Nokia 6630 was a good investment on my part.

Why? It has most of the essential features of the latest models, and with its expandable memory, I can pretty much install on my 6630 most of the software you can find in the latest cellular phones. Then again, if someone offered me a Samsung SGH-D900 (comes with a powerful 3.13 megapixel camera and TV-output function), an Apple iPhone (8 GB), a Nokia 7370 (I really love the Warm Amber, this phone totally wins the beauty pageant) or a RIM BlackBerry 8700c Cellular Phone, I’d happily accept it and donate my current cell phone. Who wouldn’t? 0:p

I bought a sterling silver chain necklace when I went out of town last March 28 for my cousin Rico’s wedding. I bought it with a plain cross pendant. The necklace is so nice that it actually goes well with just about any silver-themed pendant.

Consequently, my quest for hunting simple but elegant pendants began. Right now, I’m deciding among the Pearl Pendant 0.20 cts (with free gift bag), a 14KT White Gold 1.00ct Diamond Cross Pendant, and a 14k White Gold Multicolor Sapphire Journey Pendant. I think I’m going for the latter because the seven multicolored round sapphires that are prong-set in the pendant makes it look vibrant and can be partnered with just about any shade of clothes.

My cousin Abigail has been bugging me for quite some time for a new bag. Her everyday bag is so worn out that she’s afraid it might rip anytime soon.

She has been eyeing my authentic Coach Black Leather Lunch Tote. Unfortunately, I cannot just give it to her because it was a present from our aunt. With the upcoming Christmas season, I decided to be more generous and am now saving up for a dark brown lambskin Balenciaga bag with a detachable leather framed mirror and whistle charm at handle. It’s quite pricey for a bag. But with the quality and design, it’s definitely worth it.

Anyhow, if all else fails, I can always just opt to buy her one of the Gucci Handbags Cruise 2006 with a GG Plus signature canvas.

I’m a big fan of pearls, diamonds, and gold. However, I have not been into accessories until recently. Consequently, I’ve been making up for lost time by ensuring that I have all types of accessories to match the occasion.

With my cousin’s upcoming 18th birthday, I’m planning to wear a brown balloon dress and highlight it with a gold necklace since the neck area is pretty bare. Unfortunately, the only thick necklace I have is a customized floating pearl necklace. It does not seem to add the desired simple yet elegant effect that I want to project, so I browsed for the perfect match for my brown dress.

Luckily, I found THE necklace to fit my dress: A Walk Through The Garden Diamond Necklace by Galatea Jewelry. It is a polished 14kt yellow gold necklace with multiple flowers accented with diamonds. It’s currently on sale. Still, it’s way beyond my budget. I guess I’ll just settle with just purchasing the Liz Claiborne Pearl Torsade Necklace for the meantime. Hmmm… perhaps I’ll also buy the Nine West Vine Necklace and the Nine West 2 Row 16in Silver Necklace to add to my collection.

I read somewhere that, “In any free-standing structure, the foundation is of utmost importance.” As for us, our foundation is our feet because our whole body is supported by our feet.

Nevertheless, a lot of people often take for granted that they are able to walk proficiently every day and sometimes even abuse their feet. Although our feet are naturally designed to cope with uneven and rough surfaces, it is nonetheless important to wear the proper shoes.

According to Jane Andersen, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Chapel Hill, N.C., “Shoes should be comfortable right when you buy them. You should be able to wiggle your toes. And shoes should have a strong sole that flexes at the ball of your foot.” Other foot care tips I found while surfing the net are these:

• When you buy shoes, measure your feet standing and not sitting.
• Replace your shoes every 6 months as well-worn shoes lose their ability to support your feet properly.
• Use powder on your feet prior to putting on socks and shoes to help keep them dry.
• Have at least two pair of shoes and switch shoes every other day
• When buying shoes it is best to buy them in the later part of the day when your feet might be swollen (this way the shoes will fit better if they are a little loose as opposed to trying to stretch the shoes because they are a little tight)

If you’re planning to buy shoes, I suggest you check out a website that can help you narrow down your choices depending on your budget and needs. Online stores like Shopping.com offers a selection of shoes, from men’s to women’s. Moreover, it covers different shoe brands and merchants which will make your selection much easier. Do make sure to choose the pair that meets your requirements.

If you want to stay active and comfortable all throughout your life, take good care of your body’s foundation – your feet.