TCFS Store Opening

While I was walking around SM Mall of Asia one afternoon, I spotted this new boutique called Too Cool for School that sells various makeup products in such awesome packaging! The store was made to look like a kids' classroom with erasers, pencils, chalkboards, doodles, and dinosaurs all over the packaging of their makeup. There were also fake body parts and chemical containers scattered around the store. I even joked once that I should have been the one to bring the brand here in the Philippines because everything about it was so 'me'. So imagine my surprise when I encountered this brand again at the most recent BDJ Rendezvous and was even fortunate enough to get invited to their store opening at SM North Edsa last July 19.

The brand originated in Korea and quickly gained popularity. Soon after, they opened stores in various places all over the world such as London and New York. They currently have two branches in the Philippines -- one at SM Mall of Asia and the other at SM North Edsa. And I heard they're going to open another one soon! :)

At the event, the place was packed with people, but despite that, I got to take pictures of some of their products. The guests were given time to check out the products and consult the TCFS staff if they had any questions. Afterwards, there was a short program, which included the ribbon cutting to officially open the store. The guests were then treated to yummy snacks at Mann Hann.

When I received this muscle tee from Dirty Bizzz, I instantly decided that it had to be paired with this leather shorts for a super edgy vibe. I wore minimal makeup and black boots to complement my look. To top it all off, I used my red Nine West bag for a hint of color.

Thank you Too Cool for School for having me at your store opening! :)

Moonleaf Beats

The Makati branch of Moonleaf Tea Shop at The Columns celebrated their first anniversary with their event 'Moonleaf Beats'. For a whole week, they gave out discounts, free add-ons, and eco-friendly planners to customers. The celebration was capped off with an evening of nice acoustic music by Ai Dela Cruz, LM Cancio, and Ebe Dancel. A photo booth was set up outside the shop and lots of raffle prizes were given away.

One thing most of you don't know about me is that I get an upset stomach whenever I drink anything with milk so I've never been a fan of milk tea. Oftentimes I just order regular cold tea or fruit tea. Several months ago, I ordered a Wintermelon Oolong Tea at the same branch but was very surprised when the drink came out too sweet. This time around, I was extra careful in choosing what to order. I eventually settled on Honey Aloe Vera because it was different from the other drinks that were being offered and it seemed like a safe choice. When I first took a sip, I knew I ordered the right drink! It tasted like honey water with aloe vera and just the right amount of sweetness. When you're looking for a drink other than the traditional milk teas, this one's an excellent alternative!

Together with the drinks, French macarons were also served which I enjoyed very much. A little too sweet for my taste but hey, all macarons are meant to be sweet. I also got to try their beef turnover, but my tummy would've appreciated it so much more if it was served hot. Everything else was good though. :)

Thank you Moonleaf Tea Shop for an enjoyable night!

Photos by Phya Pineda. Thanks also for inviting me to go with you! :)