August 24, 2019
Best Things to Do in Lake Maggiore, Italy
Best Things To Do in Lake Maggiore, Italy
CIAO! Italy is famous for its beautiful lakes and the small towns surrounding it. Upon arrival, I felt like being transported to an entirely different world because everything is so beautiful. Let me tell you all about the first stop of our honeymoon: an old town called Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Definitely a MUST-VISIT!
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand Shopping Guide (From An Anti-Fast Fashion Perspective) + Where I Stayed
Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand
It is a well-known fact that Bangkok is a HUGE haven for shopaholics – honestly, a gold mine. Many many years ago, I would look forward to going to Bangkok. I come with half of my luggage empty to leave all that room for shopping and spend a whole afternoon combing through the endless aisles of Platinum Mall. The equation was simple: cheap + plenty = heaven!
But surprisingly, that was the old me.
December 17, 2018
My Sweet Escape Experience(s) | And How To Maximise Yours!
My Sweet Escape Experience(s) and How To Maximise Yours!
Shooting With Sweet Escape And How To Maximise Your Sweet Escape shoot (or any on-location shoot with a hired photographer)
Have you heard of “Sweet Escape“? It’s this cool service that pairs you with a photographer in any part of the world. Sharing with you my two experiences trying it out (in London and Indonesia) and tips to maximise yours!
Read MoreNovember 20, 2018
Holiday Trends To Try This 2018 | Brought To You By The House of Shang
2018 Holiday Trends and Where To Find It!
As of this exact moment, we are 35 days away from Christmas! Holiday parties and get togethers will surely surge in. Thanksgiving dinners and barkada meet-ups from different circles – some even with themes! Given the busy upcoming season, this question keeps coming up – what to wear?!
September 19, 2018
WHAT TO ORDER: Best-Kept Secret Recipes of Italianni’s
Rekindle your fondness for Italianni’s Best-Kept Secret Recipes
Growing up, eating at Italianni’s always meant there was a special occasion. It was a treat to order that big plates of pasta (I love the carbonara) and risotto. Now, I can rekindle the flame because Italianni’s is bringing back its crowd favorites (which I’m sure you have enjoyed too!)
I’ve been thinking for quite sometime now whether to retain or change my last name but I think Mrs. Alexandra Higson has a nice ring to it. Watchathink? . . “Just Married” sign was hand embroidered by our @shopstylecat weavers ❤️ #intheYuNickofTime
#intheYuNickofTime Wedding Kwento (8 of 9): To Celebrate Love With Family We Choose ❤️ . Honestly, one of the hardest parts in planning a wedding is thinking of the guest list (It’s sooo hard!). My family is quite big so aside from Siargao, we also had a Manila reception. From the start, Nick and I both agreed we wanted a very intimate wedding (75 guests!) and wished to be surrounded be guests who genuinely know us as a couple or immensely helped us in planning the wedding. Our love story wasn’t easy so we definitely wanted to celebrate our best
#intheYuNickofTime Wedding Kwento (7 of 9): Forward, March! . Sharing with you the reading during the ceremony: Cor. 13: 4-7 Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; . I have always dreamt of my bridal march - a solemn reveal as big wooden church doors glide open and I walk down the aisle. Then, come the day itself, I was in the car and I saw that they couldn’t close the old wooden church doors - in fact, it was jammed and impossible
#intheYuNickofTime Wedding Kwento (6 of 9): Meet The Entourage! We were so happy to have some of Nick’s family fly in from the UK (Their first time in the Philippines!) and despite the heat, I really wanted the entourage to be suited up.☺️ . . @nickhigson proudly wore a locally made suit (Thank you Brad @libradovillalon of @felipeandsons !) and for someone who has insane suit standards, they did a great job. . My BFF @nicolety flew in from Canada and I really wanted their outfits to be something they could re-use again (diba?) so @carlarcusa .ph made them separates - a
#intheYuNickofTime Wedding Kwento (5 of 9): The Wedding Details! Invites: I wanted something tropical, minimalist and clean for the invites and itinerary. @melagarcia of @kasali .ph got it right away with her first draft! We also used @nikkisunga ’s classy NY monogram in everything we could place it on . Rings: I had to find someone who will make the most important piece of jewellery we will forever wear at the best price. Our bands are customised and hand engraved by my highschool friend @kevinvillarica . For personalized jewellery, you can get in touch with Kevin at 09178455519. I love the wedding bands!!!