One of my fave funny gals is on BUST magazine’s cover! AWESOME!!! This made my December, among other things — one more reason why i am truly loving this magazine. After JANE’s demise, i thought i’d never find something to cheer me up. Thank goodness for BUST! Can some one give me a subscription already? 
22 Dec
Amy Poehler’s BUSTed!
19 Dec
Doodling Happiness
It’s hard to reconnect and get together with friends especially during the holidays — the massive traffic, seemingly never ending slew of parties and super tight deadlines seem to get in the way. But, thankfully we managed to get together anyway 
Yay!
Brunch with galpals Mary Liz and Louie was awesome! We got big BIG brunch foodies and colored our afternoon away, peppered with good news, chitchat and lots of catch-ups.
A lovely way to start the weekend and an even better way to start the holidays! You gals are awesome!
17 Dec
Carrie On (SATC 2)
from popsugar.com
The Sex and the City sequel poster is up! This is one teaser poster that’s got everybody buzzing and excited for the movie (set to be released on May 28, 2010).
Ok, the Carrie puns are still funny for me, but those glasses with those colors are giving me that CSI Miami vibe — i keep expecting David Caruso to make a guest appearance somewhere as Horacio (cute CSI Miami theme song: yyyyeeeaaaahhhh!) Still, it’s an SATC movie and yes, fan that i am,i will probably watch it on the big screen 
yeeaaahhh!
16 Dec
Oh, say it isn’t so! :(
More sad news on the magazine front: After 55 years in publication, I.D. Magazine, America’s foremost design publication, has folded. I.D., the oldest design magazine in the country, and one-time employer of many noteworthy figures, folded after a long run. In a bit of good news (of sorts), “F+W Media will continue producing the I.D. Annual Design Review, its flagship international product design competition, in an expanded fashion online“.
More of the story here.
Well, there goes yet another magazine i like succumbing to the recession. After Gourmet and JANE, this is another bout of magazine sadness that i’m feeling. Here’s to hoping that 2010 will bring a comeback to these now-defunct magazines.
15 Dec
Window Wednesday: Cristiana Couceiro
Christiana Couceiro’s arresting pieces are like vintage finds you squeal over — they mesmerize and intrigue you. I am loving her signature feel with some beautiful Stella Artois campaigns as well as her beguiling illustrations.
Check out more of her stuff here.
15 Dec
Old school christmas
Only a week to go before the holdays! Wow, time indeed flies by so fast. A cousin of mine unearthered some pretty old Christmas pics of my cousins and myself recently. Looking over them i can’t help but smile.
Life is better during the good old days, most of us would probably say now — less worries, more dreams. We look so innocent! hahaha! These were the original “apos” or grandchildren having our pictures taken every christmas at my lolo and lola’s house.
The past is gone and we’re all grown up now. I wonder what the future brings? Still, It’s still nice to look back and reminisce sometimes 
9 Dec
LV loves Lara
i recently saw the latest Louis Vuitton ads and was intrigued by the model: Who IS Lara Stone?
It’s hard to figure who can replace the face of LV after Madonna’s two season streak, but this model, apparently taking fashion world by storm is, as their PR said, a “breather from such a huge star”. Hmmm. She looks pretty solid and yeah, it is refreshing to finally see a model again, but then again, this is LV. I am loving the campaign though. Very Brigitte Bardot-caught-in-a-very-sticky-situation indeed.
8 Dec
FanGirl moment 2009
This post is long overdue. I’ve been swamped with so many deadlines and events smooshed into a few days that i literally had no time to sit down, and compose my thoughts. Even as i type this, so many things are distracting me from writing clearly so i apologize in advance for my seemingly incoherent gushings.
James Jean's latest Fables cover
For most designers or artists, meeting someone whose work you truly admire makes even the most jaded artist shut up and stare in awe. I’ve seldom had that chance, but recently I’ve had the opportunity to meet James Jean when he dropped by Manila for a few days of signing. A three day stint of signing and meeting the fans at Fully Booked, as well as a talk at Benilde, I was psyched to meet him!
His illustrations are hauntingly beautiful, and mainly the reason why i started collecting FABLES, a series of graphic novels.
My good friend Roel was very nice and sweet to hang out with me while i waited for my turn —he even took pictures of me while i was having my books signed! While we waited we checked out the exhibit of Jean’s works which was displayed all over the store. I was really impressed by the detail and composition of his illustrations. Even his “scribbles and doodles” are exceptionally executed which makes me just love his work even more.
So there I stood in line, along with the rest of his Pinoy fans patiently waiting for my turn at Fully Booked, eagerly thinking of what to say to him when my turn comes up.
While waiting for my turn i was able to say hello to some friends and acquaintances who were also there to have their books signed. It’s fascinating to see so many fans, each with their own slew of books/comics and other items — so far, a great response from Manila When it was finally my turn, i was ecstatic — i only brought three books for him to sign, and those were the best (well, my fave) of the lot. Hooray!
It’s very rare that you get to meet someone who has a big influence on you in some way, so for those who have gotten to meet their idols, you know the feeling — your heart beats really fast, your mind races of a dozen billion witty things to say and up to the last moment, you clamor for courage to speak up. Then, when that time comes, you just get dazed and get blown away by the moment that you pretty much forget what you thought you’d say in the first place.
Well, that was pretty much me during those few minutes of waiting for him to finish signing my books —small chitchat, a goofy grin plastered on my face and clammy hands. I hope that whatever i was sprouting in front of him made sense, because it sure didn’t to me :-O
Ok, so my meeting was a mere few minutes, and i’m betting he’s probably forgotten my name or what i look like by now, but hey, i got to meet him! And i even got to talk to him even for a few short blathering minutes (LOL!) He was quiet, accommodating and nice enough to have a picture taken with me
It was such a pleasure to meet this amazing talented guy who’s patient enough to sign all those books, cards, papers and what-have-yous and still managed to conjure a smile and take time for each fan. So Mr. Jean, thank you for making my year with this fangirl moment
