The 83rd Academy Awards

Ok ladiesssSssss let's talk about the Oscars' fashion shall we?

My favorite, Halle Berry in a Marchesa gown.She looked absolutely stunning! I am super in love with Marchesa! They can do no wrong in my eyes. Halle, can you say GODDESS? Yes, GODDESS is you!

Reese Witherspoon in a VERY CLASSY Armani Prive column gown. I love the white column satin detail, it adds a glow to her skinreally puts the focus on her pretty face. 

Sandra Bullock puts girls half her age to shame in her Vera Wang dress! I wish I can look as good when I turn her age. Even if shematches the carpet, she still stands out BIGTIME! 

Ohh... I think this Dolce & Gabbana dress drastically down played Scarlett Johansson's beauty. This is not the right dress for such a stunning woman. It doesn't do her anyjustice at all and it made her look bland and a little older.


My oh my!!! How can you not LOVE Jennifer Hudson in her Versace gown? This dress is perfect for her! The color compliments her dark skinand it fits her new MILLION DOLLAR figure to the tee! Jennifer, I'd like you to know that just like Oprah and Halle Berry, I'm proud of you too girl =) Work it *snap*snap*


Gwyneth Paltrow always nails the chic minimalist look! I seriously think Calvin Klein and her have a fashion love affair! The dress compliments her statuesque figure. And come on, let's face it. If you're this beautiful, you really don't need anything grand to get noticed.This dress is a perfect match for her. 

Mila Kunis was so adorable! Love the soft texture and lace details on her Elie Saab dress. The "flowy" design compliments her petite figure and makes her look so feminine.

Very QUEENLY! Hello mi lord Helen Mirren.She looks so elegant! Still very sexy and age appropriate at the same time.Vivienne Westwood is a genius!I bet it was quite a challenge to find a gown for a woman as queenly as her.
Cate Blanchet....... Her Givenchy dress reminds me of a vanity mirror. I'm really not feeling this on her.It puts your attention straight to her chest instead of her face.   

Hilary Swank never fails to show up in the most iconic Oscar gowns. Thanks to Gucci for her breathtaking gown! No need for jewelry I see. I definitely agree!


Congratulations Natalie for winning a very well deserved BEST ACTRESS award and for her first baby! Although I wish her off shoulder Rodarte dress had a WOW factor to it since it was a huge night for her. I don't think this dress matched her well at all. It needs a little more omph! Were talking about the BEST ACTRESS here, ALL EYES will be on her.Dress didn't do it for her.
That's it for now.
Jill Pineda,fashion blogger,signing off.Mwah!

Forever 21 Petrozilla Event

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This is what I wore at the Forever 21 Petro Zillia event last February 11, 2011 in The Americana at Brand Glendale, CA.
The dress is actually a maxi skirt, just worn as a dress =)
the same skirt I wore in this entry: FLOOR LENGTH TUTU

I must say I was pretty psyched to get an invitation from them and I RSVP'd right away thru twitter a week before the actual event.

Just like any event or party that I attend, I never know what to expect when I get in the door. All I know was that I'm excited to see the Petro Zillia collection and actually meet my fellow fashion bloggers in LA. 


As I finally arrived at the event, I noticed a red carpet set up at the entrance. I thought "Cool! So Hollywood".I walk in and saw a few adorable ladies giving out candies dressed in all black outfits with pink wigs on. They were all so cute!

However, there were also some points that I didn't like about the event. First, since there was a required RSVP at the party you would think that the party would be exclusive right? Well, it wasn't. Not that it was a bad thing but it got me a little confused because it actually felt more like an employees party and everyone could come in. I also wanted to invite one of my friends but since there was an RSVP I thought that it would be rude to bring an uninvited guest...



Second, no one really entertained the guests that RSVP'd. I saw some fashion bloggers that also looked confused about what to do next. ( I know how they feel -awkward-)


And third, discounts and parking ticket validation were promoted in their invitation but not implemented. Yup, it specifically said on the electronic invitation that your parking ticket will be validated but as soon as I asked for my ticket to be validated, I got denied .
Here was their invitation

Why would they deny me of parking validation? Hmmm...

Anywhoo..

The DJ also announced some discounts if you purchase $50 or more as long as you buy at least one PetroZilla item (which I did, but the cashier did not give me a discount). I had to pick up a flyer line up again and ask the cashier to re-do the transaction as I was not given the proper discount. I got the gift though, and I LOVE it!!! I'll show it on my next post =)


Other than that, everything else was cute.


The party went on from 6-9pm and as soon as 9 o'clock, EVERYTHING was quiet. The DJ booth, the red carpet set up, the video booth all gone so quick! Everyone wanted to go home I guess. Lol!



Here was the dress that Paris Hilton was wearing in one of her millions of paparazzi photos. 


I liked the black, white and pink theme, with pink cakes and candies.


Looked so yummy but sorry the cake is for display purposes only.Here's my Petro Zillia give away, isn't cute?

As for my purchase, I got this adorable cardigan =)

It would've been cool to meet Noni, the Petro Zillia designer herself but she was no where in sight.
 Oh well towel, better luck next time =)
Have a great day!xoxo
Skirt/dress, belt, blazer,flower clips : Forever 21Shoes: DollhousePurse: Louis Vuitton

My DETOX Experience

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During the last two weeks I have succumbed to a 10 day detox program.

(Not because I'm a drug user or an alcoholic---> I'm not referring to that type of detox-no.)

I'm referring to a detox diet that involves basically just eating fruits, vegetables and some supplements for a total of 10 days.

A few of my friends have told me I'm crazy for doing this because I'm already skinny. I agree (I am a lil crazy and I am skinny)

I also realized that I have never really tried to lose weight at all in my 20 something years of existence, so that probably explains why they were a little shocked when they found out about my little detox trip.

Let me take this opportunity to clarify my dear ladies and gentlemen that I did not get into this thing for the purpose of losing weight. I did it because I want to be healthy and I want to rid of all the toxins in my body (woah don't I sound a little nerdy?)

On that note, I would also like to mention that just because one is skinny, doesn't mean one is healthy (I think quite a few skinny people would agree with me on this).

Sure I don't really gain weight no matter how much I eat but then again I eat a lot of junk food, fast food, meat, pork, sweets and once in a while you would catch me sipping on alcohol and puffing cigarettes. Tsk tsk tsk... Baaaaaadddd!!!

It all started at work when I saw a brochure from Metagenics that reads:

Every day you're exposed to numerous chemicals that can affect the way you feel:

• Tired
• Achy
• Poor concentration
• Irritable / moody
• Sleep disturbances
• Bloated
• Indigestion
• Unhealthy

You could feel re-energized in just 10 days with a Metabolic Detoxification Program.

Environmental toxins can be hazardous to health. Each year more than 4 billion pounds of chemicals and pollutants from plastics, pesticides,

heavy metals, medications, and other sources are released into the environment. They're everywhere--in water, food, soil, air, dust and everyday products and objects at home and in the workplace.

Over time, a build up of toxins not only affects vitality, it can lead to health issues like chronic fatigue and pain syndromes.

You can help your body eliminate unwanted junk. The body's ability to detoxify potentially harmful substances is crucial for overall health. But the body's normally efficient detoxification process may be compromised by increased toxin exposure or a lack of nutrients necessary to fuel this filtering process.

A well-designed metabolic detoxification program can significantly enhance the detoxification process for better health and vitality. Think of it as a spring cleaning or tune-up to clear out some of the junk and get your body to its peak cleansing performance again.

At this point, I was thinking "Ok, so far I agree. Good selling pitch and ooh that 4 billion chemicals released each year line kinda scared me..I think that's the point right? Moving on.."

Metabolic Detoxification  =     More energy

                                            More comfortable

                                            Better concentration

                                            Less Moody

                                            Sleep better

                                            Healthier body

                                            Healthy digestion

                                            Feel better 

Next thing I know, I'm sitting in a conference room listening to a seminar about it.

-This scientifically designed program includes targeted nutrition, a modified elimination diet, simple exercise, and basic recommendations for stress management. Blah blah blah..

"Ok ok..Now fast forward. Let's do it!" 

Day 1

Eliminate all:

• Refined sugars--anything with added sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, or alcohol (cakes, cookies, candies, pastries, beer, wine, liquor)
• Caffeinated drinks (sodas, coffee, tea)
• Artificial colorings, flavorings, and sweeteners (packaged and processed foods)
• Flesh foods (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, wild game)

Easy right? Yah, except for the coffee part! I wasn't worried yet.

Day 2

In addition to eliminating foods listed for Day 1,

Eliminate all:

• Dairy products and eggs
• Start powdered beverage mix-1 scoop twice today.

Piece of cake right? Oh cake? I can't have that, shux! Yah but still easy, again except for the coffee part. At this point I had a mild headache from not drinking coffee. I was also beginning to feel sleepy for the most part of the day and I left my cookbook in the fridge. I thought all these healthy diet was stopping my brain from functioning. I couldn't think.

Day 3

In addition to eliminating foods listed for Days 1&2,

Eliminate all:

• Wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, and corn
• Note: You may continue to eat rice, tapioca, amaranth, millet and buckwheat
• Continue powdered beverage mix--1 scoop twice today.

"I can still eat rice! As long as I have my rice, I'm fine.. Forget the coffee." That was all I can think of. I was also noticing how HEALTHY ORGANIC FOODS are more expensive than fast food. I actually ranted about it on Twitter: "A cup of Jamba Juice for $5.39 compared to a $1.99 fast food combo meal! What? Only the rich can eat healthy now? Revolt!"

Day 4

In addition to eliminating foods listed for Days 1-3,

Eliminate all:

• Remaining grains
• Nuts and seeds
• Note: You now should be eating vegetables, fruits and legumes only ( along with powdered beverage mix )
• Increase powdered beverage mix--2 scoops twice today.

No more rice? I'm getting a little worried.... Unfortunately, my 4th day fell on Valentine's Day which was torture. My hubby and I had to re-schedule our romantic fancy dinner.. Booo!!! But, hey my skin was glowing, I had a goodnight sleep and I don't feel tired. Is it working? Or is this psychological? Hmmm..

Day 5-7

Continue eliminating foods listed for Days 1-4, as well as legumes. Eat only those fruits and vegetables as listed below:

• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts ( eeww i hate brussels sprouts!)
• Raw greens (red and green lettuce, romaine, spinach, endive)
• Fresh apples and pears (whole or freshly juiced)
• Bottled or canned apple and pear juice (no sugar added)
• Increase powdered beverage mix-- 2 scoops four times per day.

I was fine during days 5-6 BUT by day 7 I was depressed because I couldn't have anything except for these boring foods mentioned above. Non of these satisfied me, I was so hungry. I slept early to get to day 8 quickly haha!

Day 8

Gently add back fruits, vegetables, and white rice (only) to diet.

Decrease powdered beverage mix-- 2 scoops three times today.

Finally ADDING back food! No more eliminating. I can eat rice again!!! Yes!!!! At this point I already have a list of ALLLLLLLLL the foods that I want to eat as soon as I'm done with this detox thing. I wanted fried chicken, french fries,pink berry, chocolate, coffee oohhh coffee.....etc.

Day 9

Add back:

• Millet, tapioca, amaranth and buckwheat
• Legumes, nuts and seeds
• Decrease powdered beverage mix--2 scoops twice today

Day 10 & Beyond

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the program. For maximum benefit from this program, it is important to slowly reintroduce the foods which you have not added back to your diet yet. If you suspect that you have food allergies, try only one new food at a time and wait 24-48 hours to see if you note a reaction.

If unsure about a reaction, wait until symptoms recede and eat only foods that do not cause a reaction. Then ingest the suspicious food again and take not.

Waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! I can eat whatever I want SLOWLY. My first craving? A good ol' traditional Filipino breakfast =)

Things learned:

• That eating fruits and vegetables aren't that bad. They can be delicious & nutricious at the same time.
• I've learned to eat different kinds of vegetables, some I haven't heard of but I ate them and I actually liked them.
• This program also taught me how to re-introduce fruits and vegetables to my diet. I have a new appreciation for them.
• Although it sucks, it is a fact that healthy / organic foods are far more expensive than junk food.
• One must detox at least once a year.

So now that I'm done DEtoxing time to RETOX haha! HellOoooOOoo chocolates, fried chicken, pasta, in & out, coffee!!!! 

I love JUNK

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Every 2nd Sunday of the month there's an event that fashionistas,

antique lovers and people from all walks of life look out for in one of the older cities in LA.

"It is one of the most famous and unusual flea markets in the world where over 2,500 vendors and over 15,000 buyers are featured every month."

It's The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, CA.

My hubby and I checked it out for the first time and boy oh boy did we have a kick out of it!








Look at all the cool junk!











All of the purses you see here are GENUINE VINTAGE designer pieces. Yummmmy!






I couldn't get enough of this vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer 45 bag. It's so pretty to look at. Total eye candy for me!




















HellOoooooOoooo vintage purses, belts, you name it!







Sea of shoes? Perfect caption for this photo.





I just had to try this vintage dress on haha!


Found this one of a kind vintage kaftan too! Oohh it's super cute!





Yes I did have a nice day, thank you =)



Me and my newly purchased vintage goodies which I will show on my future posts.


Taking an outfit photo break


Now back to the flea market. How cute is this bike?



I almost had a heart attack when I saw this puppy figurine. It's so frigginnnnn adorable!!!


Vintage "Toto" match box


Crocheted cupcake containers? Sweet! 


Intricately cut metal leaf pendants of all kinds. Wow!



Few more outfit snapshots at the parking lot 







That's it folks! I hope you liked it =)
Top: Forever 21Vintage Levi's Shorts: Urban OutfittersSandals: Jeffrey CampbellPurse: Louis VuittonAccessories: Forever 21, Funky Famous & Vintage