Zee's Crystal Ball.

It was Zee Lifestyle Magazine's 15th Anniversary >> Crystal Ball at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

The ladies & gents looked red carpet ready as they entered the ballroom, mingled, & enjoyed the night's festivities. 

Me, Katsy Borromeo, & Jude Bacalso were the hosts for the evening. 

The tables were decked out w/ stunning candelabras & rose petals scattered gracefully...

There was an auction - dinner - fashion show - afterparty.

Black Series: SM Accessories + FCC 

w/ Anna Maris Igpit

w/ Kenner Chua of SM Accessories

w/ Olivier Yoan Passebecq Buyse

w/ Dad & Mum

w/ Mum, Oj Hofer (The designer of our lovely gowns)

For more photos visit :

www.facebook.com/zeelifestyle

zeelifestylecebu.com 

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MI△RCEN△S + The Ramp

Yesterday, Monday >> Dec. 5, 2011. A Press Launch w/ The Ramp.

They invited press such as: Inquirer, Star, Cosmopolitan, Preview, StyleBible, & Bloggers

A collaboration by MI△RCEN△S (Accessories Line) w/ The Ramp for the HOLIDAYS until SUMMER '2012 

Apart from the staple wire jewelry aka "Free Structure" that I first created, I have added a more whimsical line made out fresh water snake & stingray skins; linear necklaces, button earrings, an assortment of wide/narrow bangles, and affordable clutches. 

MI△RCEN△S + The Ramp highlights Free Structure, SKINS, & the Minaudiere Range.

All accessories are original designs by me, all materials are sourced locally, and handmade.

Please drop by any of the outlets soon and check out my stuff! x

The Ramp @:

Glorietta, Trinoma, Quezon Ave, & Shangri-La Plaza

THANK Y♥U.

THE RAMP + PRESS + ROBOT RESTO./LOUNGE

Halloween w/ The Stars.

Haven't updated this blog in awhile. I have been so caught up with lots of different things that I can't wait to share with you all!

So Matteo gives me a call & tells me he's going to Cebu since the Binondo Team was going to do a few mall shows. What better timing than to have that day/night = HALLOWEEN!

The whole crew arrived, got busy the entire day, and finally had a quiet meal at PINO where I met up with them. I was so bummed to find out that they didn't have costumes prepared because they got so caught up with work!

Matteo Guidicelli & I.

(Pre-gaming @Bellini) 

Mermaid + Blondie: Arden Fernan

Kim Chiu & I.

Me, Xian Lim, & Holly Dychangco AKA WonderWoman

(Partying it up @Vudu)

The super awesome, Frank Briones

Thank You Jay & Jaja Chiongbian 

for giving us a great table at Vudu!

We had a blast !!!

✌

Carewell's Souk Bazaar

Sept 24-25 was Carewell's first (ever) bazaar ! Over 80 vendors were selling an array of products the entire weekend. I never thought about joining bazaars, only because my price points will not be able to compete with other low priced merchandise and I felt like my products were too unique for that market ? 

For a good cause, (for Carewell -a Cancer Resource and Wellness Center )and for the reason that one of the organizers, Terri Madrigal happens to be a close friend of the Guidicelli's (who are my family) I agreed. 

With very little expectation... It was a huge success! I got lots of positive feedback from customers, and by the end of the bazaar my wire jewelry & minaudieres were sold out! So much for being afraid that my items were too unique! ---------> it was actually the reason why everyone was so fascinated! 

Favorites sold.. 

  

and more.. 

Shop www.miaarcenas.com for the latest.

They are all of one-of-a-kind so reserve while they're

in stock. 

♡

Thank You to the Carewell Community for inviting me

and everyone who came to shop!

http://www.carewellcommunity.org

Macaroon Town.

It's dawn, & I am back in the Philippines for 48 hours

to do last minute meetings, goodbye dinner for friends going back to school (out of the country),

a fashion show for SM Accessories, and probably a quick stop at the port for the American

Ambassador's Dinner. 

Can't sleep.. Just reminiscing about how much macaroons i stuffed into my system before

boarding the plane. 

Caffe Giant Macaroon from PAUL

Pistachio Giant Macaroon from PAUL

Some more Giant Macaroons from Paul

Mini Macaroons from PAUL

& finally.. since I couldn't let them go.. I took some home

from Carrette's

www.carrette-paris.com

..they were even more good-looking & great-tasting.

Au Revoir Pari

See you soon..

♡

Zee Lifestyle Aug '11 Issue

Iya Villana is on the cover of Zee Lifestyle's August '11 Issue

Check out Iya w/ my snakeskin clutch 

w/ turquoise & coral by MI▲RCEN▲S

www.miaarcenas.com

As Zee Lifestyle's Trends Editor,  I am constantly searching for

fashion goodies to put onto my page!

This issue, I gladly featured Cebu's emerging brands: 

Stitch In the City & DAS Shoes

A brilliant fashion spread, "The Preservation" by David Cua

-an eccentric exhibition of classic pieces w/ a futuristic feel

Necklace & Belt by MI▲RCEN▲S 

www.miaarcenas.com

Cuff & Necklace by MI▲RCEN▲S 

www.miaarcenas.com

Thank You Zee Lifestyle Magazine!

Follow them on twitter: @ZeeLifestyle

www.zeelifestylecebu.com

 GRAB A COPY NOW

♡

Make Your Own Havaianas!

Thanks to Havaianas & Jaja Chiongbian-Rama for choosing me as one of Havaianas' Summer Citizens!

Havaianas' Summer Citizens: Lani Pasquet, Divine Maitland-Smith, Mark Lotzof, Michael James Lhullier, P Kiener

An Interview w/ RCTV 

My flip-flops were decked out w/ all of these adorable pins

Of all the varieties of straps & soles to choose from we got the same!

My cousin Selina & I

♡Family: Jonathan Fritzche, Me, Kim Arcenas, Izarra Ugarte, Selina Fernan

It definitely was a pleasure to be a part of the event! 

I had such an amazing time! Thanks Again. ♡