Wishing Norwich is just around the corner

I grew up with a grandmother who creates lovely dresses by hand. Literally hand sewn and without the magic help of a sewing machine. I think I've practically hoarded a lot of those vintage couture clothes my mama and my aunts used to wear and have turned some of their hoop belts into chain mail bib neckpieces or bracelets which has become a part of my collection this May. Oftentimes, I have surprised them of what I have turned their old stuff into that are all apparently in the brink of losing it in the bin if I didn't rescue it much sooner. Me and my cousin Nico inherited that skill of ingenuity, while I alone got her passion for hoarding stuff that others find pretty useless.

I have once dreamt of becoming a fashion designer but went into an early retirement and just delved myself into becoming a spectator of sort. Discovering Louise Richardson, through a post done by Susie, made my heart skipped A BILLION TIMES over! As Susie puts it "she isn't a designer but an artist based in Norwich and is exhibiting her work at the King of Hearts Centre, Norwich from 16th May." I really wish it was just around the corner so I can go everyday as I have totally fell in love with the pieces she creates. Each and every piece is a memento that I would love to remember for the rest of my existence.

“I am currently looking at the idea of memory and identity, bringing universal messages to the viewer through the portrayal of objects in my own memory.”

Estrellas Manila: Viva! La Woman - Collection May 2009

It has been almost forever before I was finally able to complete a collection. Was actually jolted back to reality, despite me having a new addition of clothing line for ESTRELLAS, a lot of people were still rampantly asking what happened that am not posting any more accessories for the past few months. It makes me happy that people appreciate me for what I love to do best and that they will always come back to where they have come to know me from the very start...

A collection celebrated for its edgy one of a kind neckpieces that inspire desire...

Simply put, it’s the kind of jewelry that starts conversations and express your own sense of style...

See the rest of my creations at: http://estrellasmanila.com

Happy Shopping! ♥

5) When people borrow something from you and they don't return it EXACTLY WHERE THEY GOT IT from or worse case scenario they totally forgot to RETURN IT unless you ask about it.

4) When people borrow MONEY from you and do not pay you.
I HATE asking for the money that was borrowed from me simply because IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE IT BACK, BETTER JUST ASKED IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PAY. I actually do not have any debts, and I always pay my dues on TIME! So don't give me that shit that you can't pay me because I don't think I deserve that kind of KARMA.

3) When someone promises you something they can't even keep.

2) H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E-S

1) When you are trying to move on from a little MISTAKE and "friends" tend to make that as a running JOKE to everyone you meet or to anyone who hardly knows you at all.

What's your story?

My first Cannes experience

Un Certain Regard, Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival 2009

Independencia
A Film by Raya Martin

Presented by Arte Cinema France, Cinematografica, Atopic, Razor Film, Volya Films
Fonds Sud Cinema, World Cinema Fund, Prince Claus Fund Global Film Initiative, Hubert Bals Fund, Roadrunner Network

Script: Ramon Sarmiento and Raya Martin
Delegate Producers: Antoine Segovia, Christophe Gougeon
Producer: Arleen Cuevas
Production Design: Digo Ricio
DOP: Jeanne Lapoirie
Assistant Director: Armi Cacanindin
Production manager: Rolly Palmes
Editor: Jay Halili
Sound: Arnel Labayo, Ronald de Asis

Currently HIGH on Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Soft Shock, latest It's Blitz! album!

You, you, oh, oh, you, you, oh, oh
Unknown, talk to unknown
Ever, lasts forever

Well, it's a sharp shock to your soft side
Summer moon, catch your shut eye
In your room, in my room
In your room, in my room

Louder, lips speak louder, better back together
Still it's a sharp shock to your soft side
Summer moon, catch your shut eye
In your room, in my room
In your room, in my room

Whats the time, Whats the day, gonna leave me
Whats the time, Whats the place, gonna leave me
Leave me out
Leave me out
Leave me out
Leave
Leave
Leave
Ah, ah
Leave

Overcoming Artist's Block

Design For Mankind - Dialogue Episode 5 from Design For Mankind on Vimeo.

ART by Audrey Kawasaki

Paintings by Audrey Kawasaki

i he♥rt cherry blossoms

I actually do not like flowers at all but Sakura is an exception... my heart skipped a million times when I saw these pics at http;//blissfulb.blogspot.com