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Here's what I wear when I have nothing to show off on my upper body... hahaha, I normally wear sando for summer, that's like a tradition but this year Instead, I explore loussy long sleeve denim and short short. It still feel like summer as the hue is very light and comfortable.

I remember wearing this long sleeve top two year ago when denim top wasn't a thing yet. Normally, I pair this with a slacks/ dark skinny jeans when I go to the office during Friday/ wash day.The cute dog in a motorcycle patch attracts me to buy this. 

It will always be fun to explore outfit and style you are not use to. To test what will fit you but more than how it fits you and the occasion, you must also try how to carry it.

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Revisiting Ma Mon Luk Restaurant

I have thing on visting some old and restaurant. Mainly because I want to discover its history and reason of its stability and longevity. Some cool restaurants will give you nice ambiance, good food but for some reason, they are not there to last. One restaurant which you probably have heard already and I believe you've been curious about it as well was Ma Mon Luk. Of course, It was one of the pioneers in Chinese restaurants in the Philippines, back in 1896, back to the days when food blogging wasn't a thing yet. hahaha.

This classic, on the go chinese restaurant have two branches, the oldest one is at Quiapo (545 Quezon Boulevard Corner Gonzalo Puyat...) near the church. Best place for dine is their Q. Ave branch ,better (in terms of cleanliness and sanitation) If I may say than their Quiapo branch.

Just like the basic rule in visiting renowned restaurants and for you to fast track ordering as well. This non-fancy but well loved Chinese restaurant don't offer much of a selection in terms of menu. Look :P

**Price may change without notice

Some of their food attendants also expect that you already know what to order so better make a research prior going there hahaha. c'mon! they've been there since even before our grandparents met. hahaha
Here's what I had.
Siopao (Asado, Chicken and Salted Egg), This is their best seller. Commonly bought as pasalubong every sunday after visiting the mass (particularly in their Quiapo branch)...
Meaty filling but a bit salty which compliments the Cua Pao... hehehe very traditional and makes you remember your childhood days.

Chicken Mami. Best pair for the siopao. Soup that is very traditional as well. Rice and egg noodles with chicken broth soup base topped with pulled chicken and spring onions.

I also tried thie Siomai to check how's the taste compared to those kiosk in the mall or in train station. Theirs tend to have a more lean meat texture and mas siksik. Very Chinese food taste profile as it was cooked in a classic bamboo steamer.

My first time experience was not really bad at all. Of course, in such old, rustic restaurant, you also have to  manage your expectations in terms of place/ ambieance, service, and smell :(

Although, it's always nice to visit some classic restaurants from time to time. To try and to learn.

'til our next #Foodie adventur.
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H E A T . Pledge of Plaids | What I Wear | MarkMyName

Nothing beats my love for summer. In fact, of all the events in a year, this is what I'm always looking forward to. Days after holidays we all can see trending post of #ProjectFitness and #BalikAlindog and I confess, I belong to that zone. Although, I really find it hard to achieve a summer ready body (walang susuko, hahaha), I think the most essential part of this season is the bonding moments with friends and fun under the sun. Yes! I don't care being tan, because I'm already dark hehehe.

Summer outfit doesn't always need to be in bright colors, it's the comfort that is more important. I'm thankful that this shirt I bought last year fits me now. hahah I have a thing on buying shirts which are a bit smaller than my current size. To inspire me, If I may say. Sometimes it's a good idea but most often not.

Disclaimer: To achieve a perfectly nice outfit, get those that fits you now, not those that you want to fit in tomorrow. hahaha :)

Sunnies from SM Accessories

Pocket Tees by Giordano

Plaid shorts from Faded Glory

Brown Leather Sandals from Marikina

Location: Playa Laiya, Batangas

Going to the beach is one of the things I love. It gives me pause from all the stresses of the city. This #ootd is very different from all my beach outfit because I'm not wearing sleeveless tees. Though, I look like a bit slimmer here caused by some diet thing I did during lent. 

Have a happy comf'table summer!

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Stubbornly Refreshing: Smirnoff Mule

All the way from a very tiring day on work a friend invited me to this party, and who am I not to say yes? hahaha Even If I still have work the next day :( So, get the party started on a Tuesday night! Because it feels like weekend during the grand launch of Smirnoff Mule at Valkyrie, the Palace in Uptown BGC. It's a night of good music mix from cool DJs (Mars Miranda was in the house) , party wild uber-fashionable crowd (ooops, sorry, I feel like I wasn't dressed for the occasion that day.) and over flowing drink from Smirnoff Mule.

Who says drinking/ partying/ having fun needs to be harsh on your throat? Smirnoff Mule is a blend of ginger beer and Smirnoff Vodka with a twist of lime with 6% alcohol per 330mL. 

Masarap, swabe, refreshing and all the best descriptions this cool drink could ever have.This popular Recipe No.21 Vodka Mule of Smirnoff is finally out in your favorite bars, superclubs, and even in the nearest liquor (grocery) stores.

#StubbornlyRefreshing #SmirnoffMule

PS: It was a hard rocking party, we had few bottles and best is, I was able to go to work early. (Maybe it's my alcohol tolerance)

Let's party together!

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Tokyo Bubble Tea Kind of Day

I was never really a fan of Takoyaki, until I met Tokyo Bubble Tea. It was the third time that my friend kept of bragging me to try this store's version of that food. From the time I tried it, my perspective about takoyaki changed. This is also my first visit to TBT store so I really don't know what to order. All I thought was its just a cute milk tea shop but I was surprise on how good their food are.

Here's the list of what I have tried so far on their menu.

Niniku Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce (not the one in worm-like ramekin)

Al dente spaghetti with a creamy garlic, butter and parmesan sauce topped with chunks of salmon (P285.00) 

Salmon Maki-zushi

High-grade salmon slices served with Japanese soy sauce (choice of sushi or sashimi) (P160.00)

It's colder than I thought. okay. It's given, best sushi are not in this kind of resto. Their version belongs to "okay naman/ pede na" zone.

Apple Glazed Grilled Porkchop

Grilled porkchop glazed with apple sauce served with garlic rice and sidings (P225.00)

(Haven't really tried this, because I'm on abstinence when a friend ordered it, will try it next time though)

And of course, the very reason why I'm posting this.

Takoyaki

Grilled octopus-filled balls made of pancake batter, topped with mayonnaise, katsuobushi and sweet soy sauce (P178.00)

Few of the things I like about their takoyaki.

• Size is just right, enough for a normal bite :) Approximately, two to three bites a piece.
• Generous on dressing. Mayo also taste good, you would know their not using cheap brands. If not it's a customized blend for TBT.
• Softness is perfect, not too firm and not saggy.
• Play of texture is good . The vegetable inside and the grilled octopus complements the texture of the takoyaki mixture.

On the other hand, what I don't like about it is they are not consistent on the quantity of the garnish. hahaha. I have tried visiting three of their stores in a row and I must say sometimes they put too small quantity of the fish flakes and shredded dried seaweeds.. hehehe

I still love it, nonetheless. :)

Ending it with a complimentary dessert. Mango cheesecake. 
Layers of (just right salty) crust, mango (flavored) chiffon, cheese cake, whip, and sweet glaze of mango jam with dried mango on top.

Dear friend (I cannot disclose the name) Thanks for the sumptuous (that overused word, tho) lunch, I had a great time and thank you for introducing takoyaki to me. Now, I have a benchmark of how it should taste. I am now ready to take my search for the best takoyaki in town. Suggestions, anyone?

Disclaimer* that friend was previously part of the great minds behind this restaurant's product/ menu offering... I'm so proud of you... wahahaha

Price may change without prior notice

For dine in customers, they are charging 10% service charge

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One Burrp for That Saturday.| What I Wear | MarkMyName

One saturday afternoon, during those days when i was not really feeling well (literally and figuratively) I thought of something productive to do. I called my friends and ask them to explore (rediscover) Intramuros, ended up taking photos of my ootd.

Nothing much to say about this look, except what's on my shirt hehehe. My shirt is a gift of my previous boss. I was a size bigger when It was given to me and I couldn't agree more on the print. I've been wanting to post shoot this shirt because I think it's cute specially the concept of the Tee shop where it was bought. Burrp Tees - We Make Big T-Shirts. Yes! they do and they announce it, their BIG. Most sizes they offer are big size with cool shout out prints.

It was scorching (overused word this summer) hot during that day, so I paired my shirt with 2" above the knees pull on shorts and some old pair of shoes. Completing the style with the cap and some sunnies. 

0%Transfat TShirt from Burrp Tees.

Burrp Tees Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burrp-Tees/371143622967635

Khaki Pull On Shorts from Old Navy

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You Can't Tear Me | What I Wear | MarkMyName

You can tear my outfit but you can never tear me down...
Naaahhh, It's just a cliche inspired by Rihanna's speech during 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards (You can beat me, but can't beat my outfit).. But I think It fits my #OOTD hehehe
Just after the long weekend for Holy Week celebration, I need travel back and forth to Isabela to attend one of my high school / college best friend's wedding. One day before and I was still thinking of what to wear in the wedding. I'm not part of the entourage and I know It's not going to be black tie event, so yeah... it's time to flash some OOTD because rarely I attend such occasion.

Gladly, the day before I left Manila, I went to SM North EDSA to check out some items and found out on "Sale" pull overs from Oxygen. Then immediately I thought of partnering it with a torn pants. So when I headed home I looked for some old jeans and cut it.

Pull Over  by Oxygen

Jeans by Lee (designed by me :))

Satchel at OXL Ltd. (some randon store I saw in SG)

Black Leather Shoes by Jarman

Eyewear by Kinetix

Hat (Cropped by old Pirate costume hat)

On the side, I also want to share my Mama's OOTD... hehehe looks like she prepared for this.
Disclaimer* I only bought her the dress and the necklace. The shoes, its not my fault heheheh... But I think it's cute :)

Papa :

White Polo shirt by Dickies

Straight cut pants by Code Blue

Mama:

Lace Dress by Shapes

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