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Today, we celebrate the 34th birthday of one of my favorite fashion designers, I was lucky to have been invited by Kinvara Balfour to attend her talk with Zac Posen during the recent New York Fashion Week.  Kinvara Balfour and Zac Posen  I love his enthusiasm! Watch the whole interview here . You'll get to hear me in the last part of the vid during the Q&A. =)  The dynamic duo Yay! He signed one of my engagement pics wearing his design! Will post it sometime soon. ;) And if you have been following my Instagram & my blog, you might remember that I tried his Spring 2014 Bridal Collection for David's Bridal. In case you missed it, click here . I can't wait to visit New York again & try his Fall 2014 Collection.

For the book lovers, (and movie lovers) this Wedding Wednesday is for you. In the summer of 2010, My friend & I met this lady while having lunch at then Mesa Grill. (Ah I miss Mesa Grill! Paging Bobby Flay! lol) She was sitting beside us and I saw her with books in her table. another leftie like me! Being Miss Congeniality, I asked if she is the author of the book. And alas, she was! We got a signed copy of her book.  Meet J. Courtney Sullivan with her pic in the back of the book My connection with Courtney stayed all these years. Fast forward to 2014, the title of this book is perfect for my upcoming graduation! Can't believe I'm attending my Commencement Ceremony in Radio City soon! She wrote another book entitled, "Maine". Maine was named Best Book of the Year by Time magazine and Washington Post Notable Book for 2011. And last year, "The Engagements" came out. ...

For this Wedding Wednesday, I am featuring White by Vera Wang. I so love the tagline, "Every bride deserves to wear white". When I was younger, my dream wedding dress was Vera Wang. So it is but proper to try on some of her creations. This specific collection is available in David's Bridal. I tried on a couple of dresses for fun. Double-Weave Floral Matalasse Dress with Bow Short bridesmaid dress features gorgeous double-weave floral matelasse detail  and stunning bow accent. Available in Blush/Gold, Charcoal/Silver, Cassis/Gold, Champagne/Gold and Midnight/Ebony. I tried on the Midnight/Ebony as it was the only color available in the store. It is nice and lightweight. Perfect for a summer wedding. Buy it here . Strapless Dress with Garza Tiers and Satin Sash This is a very fun dress I must say! I love layers and ruffles! So Carrie Bradshaw! Buy it here . Double-Weaved Floral M...

It's been a month since the engagement. To commemorate this, I want to share our great experience during our  first dinner as an engaged couple. So after he proposed in the Empire State Building, we headed to A Voce Madison . 41 Madison Ave (At 26th Street)    Tel: 212.545.8555 chocolates for the sweet night courtesy of A Voce A Voce Madison's design reflects an aesthetic that is at once natural and urban,  creating sophisticated and modern oasis.  The dining room is eneveloped by two garden spaces,  one literal (the 100-seat outside dining piazza adorned with lemon trees, flowers and herbs) and  the other figurative (an impressive indoor art installation entitled "Falling Twig"). The restaurant interior features a mix of modern accents evoking Italy's industrial history:  stainless steel and high-gloss chocolate and vanilla lacquers,  while American walnut floors, leather-toppe...

Let us talk about some wedding traditions. For this Wedding Wednesday, it is all about Tossing the Bouquet Tossing the bouquet is a tradition that stems from England.  Women used to try to rip pieces of the bride's dress and flowers  in order to obtain some of her good luck.  To escape from the crowd the bride would toss her bouquet and run away.  Today the bouquet is tossed to single women  with the belief that whoever catches it will be the next to marry. I honestly NEVER believed in this tradition but hey it's fun! ;) I remember my first time "catching" the bouquet. It was in my cousin's wedding in the suburbs in the Philippines. In general, single Filipino women shy away from this event. They don't wanna join or they are being dragged to go the floor. The first time the bride tossed the bouquet, it fell in the floor as no one even attempted to catch it. So the next time she tossed it, well let me catch ...

Almost a month ago, I got engaged. Some people did not believe my Facebook relationship status change, so here's a sneak peek of our formal engagement announcement. =) I used Lancome Definicils Mascara on the day I got engaged. It is my favorite mascara so far. For lavishly long, perfectly defined lashes, this iconic award-winning mascara provides the ultimate in separation. Carefully selected polymers coat each lash from root to tip, to help lengthen and outline each lash for unmatched definition. This best-selling mascara’s unique brush applicator has specially grooved bristles that hold the perfect amount of product for gradual, even application every time. Lancome Definicils Mascara, $27.50 Want to win a 1-year supply of mascara? Join Lancome's Billion Lashes Contest! For Official Rules, click here . FOR UPDATES, FOLLOW ME IN INSTAGRAM: @Princessweetah