Veuve Clicquot Yellowboam

I get quite a few packages sent to the office but this one package that arrived just before Halloween has me in awe, actually the whole office was amazed. When the messenger arrived with a heavy box, he was curious as to what was in the package. Everyone thought it was a case of Veuve Clicquot at first, the entire office surrounded the package as I unboxed and unveiled what was inside.

Veuve Clicquot sent over a monstrous ostrich Yellowboam, which is limited to 1200 in its kind, there are 3600 in total with 1200 each in ostrich, alligator and stingray. The hand-blown Jeroboam (3L, contains four standard bottles worth) is simply amazing, sealed with 22.4 ct. gold and 24 ct. muzzle engraved with Mme. Clicquot’s signature. The enormous bottle came in a golden yellow wooden box and the bottle label was made of ostrich and numbered in the back. This is definitely a collector’s item, cheers to Veuve Clicquot!

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 11.09.2009
Categories: art/design, eats

Grill 21 | Filipino Food
CHICKEN AND PORK ADOBO

Grill 21
346 East 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
212.473.5950

Filipino food, I’ve only tried two Filipino restaurants before, back in 2007 I first went to Elvie’s Turo-Turo and last month I went to Grill 21 twice. Grill 21 was a much better dining experience since it’s a sit down spot rather than cafeteria-style at Elvie’s, the restaurant is super tiny but I do like the homey atmosphere and the owner/staff are really nice and accommodating. I’ve combined my two visits in one post, the first time I went was with a lot of people, ordered almost everything. The food and dessert was super amazing, love it and will def go back. Prices are moderate and this is def one of my fave spots now. If you love Filipino food and/or never tried before I definitely recommend this restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation because the restaurant is really small so big parties may need advance notice. Enjoy!

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 11.02.2009
Categories: eats

Nike Women’s Training Spring 2010 Media Summit: Day 1
October 6, 2009

Now that I’m back from Vancouver, BC, I’ll be recapping my trip, had a great time there. Still a bit tired due to lack of sleep, not because of jetlag but because I watched the trailers of Parnormal Activity lol. I really want to see that movie, but I’m sure afterward I won’t be able to get a good night sleep for awhile, even with the lights on lol.

On the first day of my Nike trip in Vancouver, BC I stayed in the entire day at the Loden Hotel to catch up with work, plus I was extremely tired due to lack of sleep, I also knew the next day would be extremely long. I basically ate, worked, slept and then met up with the Nike team and the other media that were invited. Breakfast, lunch and dinner up at the Halo Suite in the Penthouse were all by Voya, Loden Hotel’s restaurant. Food was good and had a great time chatting with my new friends.

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.11.2009

Christian Louboutin x Piper Heidsieck Le Rituel Box Set

This is one sexy box set, shoe god Christian Louboutin has teamed up with Champagne makers Piper Heidsieck to produce this limited edition “Le Rituel” boxset. The luxury set contains a bottle of champagne and Louboutin’s signature red soled glass shoe, inspired by a rituel from the 1880s in which it was seen as the ultimate decadence to drink from a lady’s slipper. The box set is definitely a collector’s item and will be available at colette from October 19th. HOT.

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 10.05.2009
Categories: eats, shoes

Happy Birthday To Me!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! It’s my birthday today (September 29th), along with my dear big bro Steven (we are not twins, we’re a few years apart). We celebrated our birthday with our parents yesterday at Fatty Crab, every year we have dinner with our parents on either the day before or the day of to thank them for “having us” and to spend some quality time together. Without my parents, there will not be me, so I thank them dearly and will always love them! I’ve celebrated with some of my friends this past weekend already, had good dinners and fun times at karaoke! More dinner celebrations this week. Thank you to everyone for all the lovely notes, emails and texts, I feel loved!

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 09.29.2009
Categories: eats, rockin' today