Today, I found a new online photo editor that’s even better than the last one I was using. I’m brimming with geeky happiness! Pure joy, I tell you! Hahaha So, forgive me if this post is going to be loaded with Poinsettia-hued photos.
Christmas in the Philippines is long affair, that starts as early as August. News channels would often count down the days until Christmas until a frenzied excitement can be felt in the air as the day draws nearer. On Christmas Eve, everyone makes the effort to go all out with the food and celebration. In my family, we celebrate by going to Christmas mass in the nearby church, gathering with our relatives in my grandma’s house, eating noche buena (Christmas dinner) together, and exchanging gifts when the clock strikes 12.
For Christmas mass, I wore this ensemble. You might have seen the skirt (Forever 21) before because I wore it to our office Christmas party. I love it so much because I think the print's festive and very Christmas-y.Sorry about the photo quality. Shooting in low light is so difficult and I didn't have enough time to use the manual settings. Anyway, I paired the skirt with a sheer button down top from Gelibean Couture, an onyx necklace from my mom, and my new wedges, which I got from an online store called "Megs na Zamboanga."I love the bow detail on the shoes and the ankle straps. I also got a pair in cream. 🙂Here's a closer look in the print on the skirt. It has a stretchy, wool-y fabric too so it really a Christmas skirt! 🙂I even got my nails painted on Christmas morning to fit into the spirit of the season. I love Christmas! 😀Anyway, I'm also sharing with you guys some of the stuff we had at our dinner table. 🙂A favorite among Filipinos during any celebration is the roasted pig or lechon. This is very special because the skin is perfectly crispy while the flesh is succulent and flavorful.Also took a photo of this pretty Chicken Hawaii. It's roasted chicken too cooked in a special sauce mixed with pineapples and potatoes.There's also a healthy option for those on a diet. This special bowl of salad was made by my aunt.My mom, on the other hand, made this Filipino dessert called "leche flan" or "milk flan." It's a creamy mixture made from eggs, milk, and a dash of lemon zest and liberally drizzled with caramel.
So there, those are just some of the things that happened to me this Christmas. How about you guys? How did you celebrate Christmas? I hope you all had a great one! 🙂
I love the ensemble lovely Mich! ❤
I saw that skirt from f21's site..wanted to order a few from them sana.. but they shipping fee was twice the price of my orders! o___O kaya not nalang 😦
My friend has that shoes too.. the cream one. cuuuteee!
Where's that MEGS in ZAMBOANGA, mich? I haven't seen that store yet. hehehe 😀
Nako, better na lang to buy in Forever21 when you go either to Cebu or Manila 🙂 You can let me know too what items you want and I can buy and ship it for you when I’m there. Hehehe
Merry Christmas Mich! 😀
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Merry Christmas to you too, Janine! 🙂
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Merry Christmas dear!
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Merry Christmas to you too! 🙂
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My mom makes flan too! she uses condensed milk and its 10x better then the usual flan I get at restaurants.
-Bianca at http://theinbetweengirls.wordpress.com/
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Same with my mom! Condensed milk + egg! Yum yum yum! 🙂
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I love the ensemble lovely Mich! ❤
I saw that skirt from f21's site..wanted to order a few from them sana.. but they shipping fee was twice the price of my orders! o___O kaya not nalang 😦
My friend has that shoes too.. the cream one. cuuuteee!
Where's that MEGS in ZAMBOANGA, mich? I haven't seen that store yet. hehehe 😀
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Nako, better na lang to buy in Forever21 when you go either to Cebu or Manila 🙂 You can let me know too what items you want and I can buy and ship it for you when I’m there. Hehehe
Megs na Zamboanga has a store in Blue Wave hotel and a Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/megsonlinestore
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ohmyg. can i go to your house? hehe. my favorite leche flan! looks so yummy! 🙂 merry xmas!
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Hahaha still some left. Come on over 😉
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That bow wedges were so handy right? Cheap but classy! Saw my classmate wearing this in cream looks good on her! I want one but but…got no moolah pa 😀
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I got it in cream too! hahahah ganda nga 😀
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Megs na Zamboanga is in my sidebar 🙂 I usually purchase an item from them in awholesale price. HAHA suki kumbaga 😀 nice ensemble i like it 🙂
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Waa! Lucky you! I had my friends buy with me so that we can get the shoes at a cheaper price! 🙂 hehehe
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Leche flaaaaaan :D~
Oh and I love your outfit! The skirt, especially. Nice 🙂
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Thanks, Angela! 🙂
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i l ike your skirt and shoes.and the nail polish.you really had a wonerful Christmas .
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Hahaha Thanks, Ms. Tess! I sure did. 🙂 Hope you had a great Christmas too! 😀
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Wow so many food! Too bad we didn’t have lechon for Noche Buena. I love your skirt by the way.
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Thanks, Lourdes! 🙂 Merry Christmas! 😀
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oh my sarap ng mga foods! meri x’mas mich:) namiss q tuloy ang lechon cebu huhuhu love dis post
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Awww uwi ka na! 🙂 Merry Christmas! 😛
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Those foods made me hungry esp lechon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Hahaha Merry Christmas! 😀
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I love your skirt!!
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Thanks, Patsy 😀
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