Lena: Dr. Seuss! :)

Lena: Thank You Citibank!

Thank you CITI PRIVILEGES! Enjoyed my super fave Moroccan Mint Tea Latte! ^_^

Lena: CROCS MANIA!

My friends and I managed to hook up with some VIP passes and CITI "invites only" on this most awaited CROCS Mega Sale. I'm not a major CROCS fan yet I still decided to come -- rainy season is just around the corner, my new grabs will perfectly serve our family a very good purpose! :)

CROCS! :)

Something to eat after a long 5-hour shopping!

To our awe, the first day intimate affair last night was a huge hit -- super big time! Super long lines -- we managed to get inside after a long 2-hour wait. Prior to that, we even encountered super duper heavy traffic due to the sudden and heavy downpour. But hey! Time really flies when you're with friends -- hanging out while queuing up! :) Plus, it's a major no-no to get out without buying anything -- just imagine the long and grueling hours you need to brave towards the magical store door of CROCS *wink*


More Details:

Invites Only: May 31
Public Event: June 1-2  (expect a long queue -- I'm guessing that it'll be a 3-4 hr wait this time)
Where: NBC Tent, The Fort
Store Hours: 10am-10pm


Mode of Payment:
CASH
CITIBANK only -- additional 10% off for straight payment
                       -- or 3 mos 0% paylite (minimum 10k purchase)

PRICELIST (Sorry, I don't have the Children's List)


**Not all styles & sizes are readily available -- TREASURE HUNTING mode! haha!

ENJOY and BEST OF LUCK! Hiyaaaaa! :)

Lena: Ready, Set, STARBUCKS!

Lena: Let's JCO!

The 4-year old Donuts and Coffee brand from Indonesia finally hits Manila!

JCO's first ever local store in The Strip, Megamall finally opened up to the public last March 15 (weee!) --- it's one out of the other three soon-to-open locations (SM MOA, Trinoma, Greenbelt). I'm really excited to check out the Trinoma branch as well --- it's just 2 cartwheels away from my crib (ok, maybe 3 or 4..haha!) *wink*

Luckily, we just had dinner in Megamall the day after it's grand opening. My friends and I never let the chance to slip away --- and this is all because of the nth time that we were larking around JCO's not-yet-open Trinoma store (haha!)

We've tried their JCOccino (Hot and Frappe), Green Tea Frappe, Caffe Avocado and Hot Tiramisu. The hot bevs were nice. Tiramisu became more appealing than JCOccino (their cappucino rendition) especially because of it's aroma. It has this cake-meets-coffee smell :) 

The frappes proved themselves strong and likable. Caffe Avocado was quite a treat! JCOccino Frappe will never let you down as well. However, Green Tea Frappe stole my heart away :) (maybe part of it was due to this fact ---> I'm a certified green tea lover *wink*)

I really like their Frappes! Not too bland nor too sweet --- it's the perfect in-between sweetness!

Meanwhile, for the donuts, we settled to try Alcapone (their bestseller) and Green Tea. Both are a blast to the taste! Soft, moist and not too sweet donuts! Alcapone surely deserve it's spot.

All in all, I will definitely be back for more coffee, donuts and hanging-out sessions in JCO! Let the invasion begin! *wink* :)

LENA: ZARA SALE STARTS TODAY!

Image from Phil Daily Inquirer

Here comes the most awaited Fall/Winter Collection Sale from ZARA.

Some of our cute ensembles actually came from this store. We like! :)
Now, let's go digging! *wink*

ZARA Stores (PHIL)
- Rockwell
- Glorietta 3
- Shangri-la
- Mall of Asia
- TriNoma
- Greenbelt 5

Lena: The Sticker Race Towards My New Starbucks' 2012 Planner :)

Today marks the official start of the annual Starbucks sticker stamping! Yey, I am so excited! This will be my 7th  year in this sticker-race-towards-the-new-SB-planner *wink*

An early Christmas Treat it is! My all time super fave holiday drink is sooo back! Hello Peppermint Mocha! But of course, joining the club are the new Holiday must try - Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha and the Holiday hit comeback - Toffee Nut Latte.

The Holiday Drinks

Plus, what's really amazing is that the 2012 planners themselves are actually promoting the Starbucks' Shared Planet theme and they're made from 70% recycled paper. Whew, sweet deal! I am just a solid 'Go Green' fan! And this is just a major TURN ON for me - definitely made me more anxious to get my hands on those planners. Haha! :)

Planners in 5 variants: Poplar, Bamboo, Cherry, Spruce and Oak

The planner covers are made from wood and come in five colors: poplar, bamboo, cherry, spruce, and oak. Plus, the cute add-ons -- burlap-cloth pouch, bookmark & 9 coupons redeemable at all Starbucks Coffee branches. Big hooray for that! *wink*

Lovin' the add-ons (i love the pouch! *wink*)

The last cheer goes out to the new OPTIONS that they're offering.

OPTION 1

9 (Any of the 3) Holiday Drinks + 8 Any SB Core Beverage  = 17 STICKERS

OPTION 2

23 Any SB Core Beverage = 23 STICKERS

If you're just a regular SB drinker you can opt for Option 2. But if you're a Holiday Drink fan, just like me! :), might as well stick with the original choice - Option 1.


Let the race begin! :)