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Sunny with a Kiss of Cool // 10 Reasons We Love Brooklyn

Posted by Arlu on Dec 8, 2012 in Art, Books, Culture, Fashion, Featured, Food, Shopping, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 0 comments

Join us for a fun stroll around Williamsburg in Brooklyn, as we give you our top ten reasons why it continues to be one of our favorite neighborhoods in NYC. Oh, and keep your eyes open for a celebrity sighting. You never know… (wink)

Ready to Play Spot-the-Louboutins? // Fashion’s Night Out NYC 2012

Posted by Arlu on Sep 12, 2012 in Fashion, Featured, Shopping, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

As luck would have it, not only was I flying into New York City — my beloved second home — on a wonderfully cool and crisp Fall evening, but I also happened to be arriving just as Manhattan was getting ready to celebrate the much-talked about Fashion’s Night Out.

Love at First Slice

Posted by Arlu on Mar 13, 2012 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 6 comments

Since Anthony arrived in Manila, he has kept a tight watch over our local pizza joints, keeping a meticulous tally of the strengths and weaknesses of each (It’s an Italian thing). Now imagine his thrill when my cousin Charlie first told him about Nolita, the newest restaurant to set up shop in the recently-expanded section of Bonifacio High Street that served authentic New York pizza by the slice.

My Kim Kardashian Chicken Nuggets // An Airport Survival Guide

Posted by Arlu on Nov 24, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles, Travel | 4 comments

Hi guys! Sorry it’s been a while since our last blog post. Anthony and I had to fly to the US these past two weeks, and are now officially back to tell our story. It begins with an unavoidable eleven-hour layover at the Hong Kong International Airport, easily the longest layover we’ve ever had to make, and one that we surely won’t forget for a very long time.

Hangin’ with Angelina Jolie

Posted by Arlu on Oct 8, 2011 in Culture, Fashion, Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 6 comments

Yesterday, I drove Anthony to his appointment and decided to park myself at Starbucks for some personal quiet time. Here’s what happens when you have a tall cup of coffee (venti, actually), the latest issue of your favorite magazine, and an hour or two to spare.