Bali photodiary [part 2]

[read part 1 HERE]

Had late lunch/dinner at a really cool beach club, Potato Head. We had to line up for a good 30 minutes outside to get a table but it was worth it! 

Bali photodiary [part 1]

BALI, INDONESIA

October 1-5

Our villa was just PERFECT. White on white is just so ME! 

Giving away 20 tickets to the Candy Fair this Saturday

Want to win a pass for you and a friend? The mechanics are simple: 

1. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook (I will send winners a DM)

2. Follow Candy Magazine on Twitter

3. Tweet why you want to go to this year's fair and tag @raleene @candymagdotcom

Contest is only open until FRIDAY (tomorrow) 12nn! 

Good luck and see you there! 

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See Music, Hear Design (Obra Para Sa Musika by PSID's batch 2013)

Kundiman, opera, tribal, zarzuela, novelty, Pinoy pop – the Philippines has a rich musical history showcasing various genres and styles. This is the highlight of “OPM: Obra Para sa Musika” the graduation exhibit of the Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) Advanced Class of 2013.

Marking the 46th anniversary of PSID, and co-presented by Glorietta mall, Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mangaawit (OPM), and the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP), this year’s exhibit aims to marry the interrelated fields of design and music by translating popular Filipino songs into aesthetically and functionally designed interior spaces.

The students were challenged to embody the tone and mood of their group’s assigned song and Filipino music in general and incorporate these into livable interior spaces. They researched not just on the basic design principles and ergonomics, but also on the background and story behind each song -- the characters, melodies, lyrics, composers and artists, and music genre.

Songs from different genres, traditional to modern, were used as inspiration for the different booths in the exhibit to showcase not just different design aesthetics but the richness and diversity of Filipino music. After visiting the exhibit, the audience is expected to have a renewed sense of appreciation for the beauty and exquisite musical heritage of our country as translated into the designs.

Slated on October 1-31, at the 3rd level of Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, the exhibit showcases over 20 exquisitely designed spaces inspired by timeless Original Pilipino Music pieces.


MAMANG SORBETERO - Celeste Legaspi (ice cream shop)

This group had a dirty ice cream cart and gave away free ice cream during press day! So cool!

GROWING UP - Gary V. (teenager's room)


See the wall beside the bed? Those are actually stacks of magazines bound together and used as a soundproofing element for this space. Perfect for teens wanting to be in a band- they can rehearse with the band here. The grand piano study desk is also really cool! My sister would love this room.


KUMUKUTIKUTITAP - Ryan Cayabyab (candy store)


I felt like I was transported to Disneyland! This group took inspiration from a holiday store display in New York. Cute!

the introvert wears yellow

Dress- ShopThisEasy, bag- Zara, heels- Topshop, denim jacket- Miss Selfridge, earrings- YAWYW

Get this dress at ShopThisEasy and these studded earrings at ShopYAWYW  

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Just last week my boss jokingly handed me a top with pink flowers printed all over it since she noticed that I dressed like a goth- mostly clad in black, denim and grey studded outfits. If there's any color I'm willing to wear it's either blue or red, both still very safe and never too feminine. When I received this dress in the mail, David exclaimed, "OMG, you?! Color???" but I think I almost took it as a challenge to mix things up a bit. 

It's been raining the entire week and this Sunday's been the worst so far. The storm's just building up but I know some parts of Manila are already flooded (thanks to updates via SMS- I have no cable!) so I'm just glad that I am not stuck with a ruined tent on the peak of some mountain. 

This weekend I curled up into an antisocial ball and managed to stay at home just to recharge and really give myself a break. I refused to go out even if so many people tempted me every night- it seems to be the only time I get to see all of my friends! Sunday was an exception. I dressed this way just to uplift the mood a bit and walked to the nearest pub to see 2 of my friends for dinner, ice cream and some drinks. Now don't you just love seeing me in a coloured outfit that screams I AM A GIRL?! Reminds me of my college self with the long hair, short skirts and high heels-- oh no!!! 

I hope you guys are all safe and warm tonight! 

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