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My Fearless Pinays List For 2014

In event held at Enderun last November, Whisper encourage Filipinas to shed their inhibitions and be bold and fearless.

A theatrical mime showed how the “mahinhin” culture and concerns about “tagos” holds women back from fully engaging in activities they like. And then the All-Girls Division Champions of the 2014 South East Asian Cheer leading Open DLSU Animo Squad demonstrated the exhilarating freedom that comes with unencumbered movement. Pole Cats also gave a mesmerizing performance to demonstrate how women can take control of their situation. Race car driver Michele Bumgarner shared her story on how she reached the top of male-dominated field through confidence and determination.

The Fearless Whisper event inspired me to make my very own Fearless Pinays List! Fearless woman is one who breaks the norm and stands up to what she believes in and get what she deserves!

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago because she said she eats death threats for breakfast (source). And not only that, while still recuperating from cancer (it was reported that 90% of her cancer cells have regressed), she’s working like it was just another ordinary day: (source)

I have managed to discharge my duties as chair of certain Senate committees. In addition, I continue to file bills and resolutions on weekly basis. I have also managed to discharge some speaking obligations, on condition that the event will not last more than two hours, which is my physical limit at this time.

And being you’d think this Senator is all work and no play? She published her very own humor book! A compilation of speeches, one liners and jokes delivered by the Senator.. this is one of my favorite quotes:

“Hindi naman ako mataba eh. In fact, I’m so sexy that it overflows.”

You can’t get any fearless than that!<

Another woman that I admire and should be on my Fearless Pinay list is the mommy blogger behind the Totally Homemade Sweet Treats And Savory Sidekicks, Bebeng:

Watching her grow.. para akong nanay na proud sa isang anak!

I admire her guts and how she made a successful food business from bananas while being a full time mom to Pia (and a full time virtual flirt to her military husband).

(READ>> “It All Began with Bananas”: Denise Rayala of Bebeng’s Kitchen Shares Her Story )

Sharing you her very inspiring quotes on success:

“Success is unreachable for those who make excuses all the time.”

Last on my list is my sister..

It would be her first Christmas away from us. She’s now living in London chasing her dreams. She had to leave the comfort she used to and her son. And I know how hard it was for her but she’s really trying. Her move to leave the country and get out of her comfort zone made her the fearless woman that I admire.. but dearly miss! ahuhu

Share with me your Fearless Pinay List!

**** Through their #Fearless campaign, Whisper encourages women to be part of the new breed of forward-thinking women who challenge the norm and show that nothing can hold them back.Whisper Cottony Long is every young fearless woman’s best friend in her journey to be her fun, fearless self. It gives up to 100% no back leaks encouraging women to stand up with confidence and take control of their lives.

One fearless trivia: In a world where the norm is for a man to pursue a woman, yours truly made a move to pursue the man that I want. It was such a bold move but it was worth it!

Sati’s SM Kids Fashion Holiday #FashionExplosion Moment

As I have mentioned.. most of their clothes now are from SM Kids Fashion.. and shopping really makes this little girl very happy!

BUT! She’s having a hard time picking.. if mommy would say yes, she’d buy all these coats!

She settled for this look….

take note… FOR NOW!

After a few hours at SM Megamall and few more dress.. she said, I am the best mom in the world for buying the clothes she likes!

nyaks! ang galing mambola! O sya, next week, shopping ulit tayo!

SM Kids Fashion Invites You To Have A #FashionExplosion This Christmas!

Almost every year, by this time, I’d be impatiently waiting for the delivery of my Balikbayan box (sometimes boxes) which contains clothes (and toys) for my kids. Clothes from the US are very stylish, not to mention cheap! But this year was different..

I have been attending SM Kids Fashion events (READ: SM Kids Fashion 2014 Summer Collection) this year and been exposed to their collections.. whoa!! Their collections are really fasyon!! AND VERY AFFORDABLE!!! NO need to buy clothes from US, SM Kids Fashion got it all for us! (uy SM jingle!)

SM Kids Fashion is #FashionExplosion indeed! Specially this Holiday season, ang sarap maglaro ng dress up with the kids! Take a look at what SM Kids Fashion has to offer:

This year’s holiday collection also inspires boys and girls of all ages to make a statement from the vast choices of colors, prints, and patterns that delight and uplift. The cropped shirts and skater skirts for example; with all the styles, textures, and prints that girls can mix and match. They can dress up like their favorite pop icons, or simply become the most fashionable version of themselves.
The boys, on the other hand, would surely love the modern and visually appealing tees that are flexible enough to complement their mood to dress up or dress down for the party. To add edge to one’s favorite denims, boys can simply pair these with a graphic tee. And because the shirts in this collection are flexible and fashionable enough for any gathering, adding cardigans, hoodies, button downs, or blazers can surely further the look. After all, the holiday season also ushers in that breezy atmosphere, so boys can go and take advantage of it with a trendy layered outfit.

DRESSY SETS

You can never go wrong with red when it comes to wearing your holiday vibe. This season, strut in a red ensemble like a fierce little princess or steal the spotlight by wearing the dress that reinvents the retro feel with its playful polka patterns mixed with femme floral shapes.

Let the soft layers of tulle flow with your holiday glow! Be the party’s darling with this floral dress or get pretty in pink with this dressy ensemblez

Dress up for the holiday party with garbs that will give you that comely and dainty look. Keep it cool and light with the outfits in different shades of blue or be the revelry’s icon in vibrant prints or vivid plains.

CASUAL SETS

Prints never go out of style and tops that are swathed with patterns truly make a casual outfit edgier than usual! This season, be the rock icon, the pop princess, or the hipster hero you’ve always wanted to be with these printed shirts and patterned cropped tops.

Is your #ootd popping with prints or is it pretty in plain? No matter what your style is, you’ll surely find a fine top, a nice bottom, or a perfect top and skirt ensemble that’s truly ootd-worthy.

Cropped tops come in different textures and prints—from floral to polka dots, from pastel hues to vibrant tints. But if you want to keep it casual and easy, then you can go for that casual style with a dazzling graphic tee!

Skirts, track pants, and leggings come in different colors, too. But if you don’t want to worry about mixing and matching your clothes when there’s a day-out with your BFFs, then you should go for the twin sets that give you the complete ensemble for your the holiday ramble!

SM BABIES

This year’s SM Babies holiday collection unveils pieces that will effortlessly further the cuteness of your little ones. If you want to keep your baby’s look casual and easy, there are knits in different cuts and prints for little girls and tees, faux vests, colored denims, and chambrays for little boys.

And because holidays are for celebrations and revelries, there are also dressier pieces for these cute babies! For girls, there are jacquard dresses, tutus, and laces will surely bring out the princess in them. The little boys, on the other hand, will look so refined with the blazers and button downs that come in different patterns and hues! There are shoes and accessories, too, which are up for grabs, all made to complete your baby’s holiday ensemble.

Watch out for Sati’s Holiday look!

Check out SM Kids Fashion Facebook page for promos and sale alerts!