PRODUCT: NIKE ROSHE

You probably already read the fact, that I’m not a sneakers kind of girl, or I should better say was. Since all the street style stars are wearing sneakers in combination with their super chic looks, I have to say, I really felt in love with this casual touch to every outfit, no matter what you’re wearing.

So I browsed through all my inspirations sites, to figure out which kind of sneakers I need in my life and found out that there are two pairs to invest in. What should I say, I got them and it’s already love, I wear them every day, so I decided to do a little sneakers special this week.

The first pair I got are from Nike and it’s the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn, I can’t even describe it, just try it out. It’s the model Roshe Run.
Of course on a daily basis I wear them with a pair of boyfriend jeans, basic shirt and a leather jacket, but I decided to challenge myself and give these shoes a more fashionable look. 

So I hope you like this little sneakers special up on the blog, I’m going to publish another look on Saturday and let me know how you like to wear your sneakers.

PRODUCT: YES to STAN SMITH!! :)

Many have heard of the legendary Adidas Stan Smith sneaker.

But few are aware that the shoe, first introduced in 1963 and recently hailed as one of the most important sneakers in the world, takes its name from former No. 1 tennis player Stan Smith.

To boot, a lot of the trendsetters bopping around in Stan Smiths today probably weren't even born by the time Smith had retired from tennis in 1985.

The shoe's recent popularity is somewhat surprising, considering the sneaker hadn't sold particularly well in previous decades. Adidas even pulled Stan Smiths off the shelves in 2012.

It was reintroduced to much fanfare in 2014, with an aggressive social-media campaign targeting celebrities. For the stunt, Adidas sent A-listers shoes with their portrait on the tongue, instead of the usual drawing of Smith, according to an interview Smith did for the book "Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture."

From there, the shoe's popularity just exploded. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen wore them (and nothing else) on the cover of Vogue, and they started appearing everywhere from the red carpet to the runway at Alexander Wang's spring/summer 2015 show. Cementing the shoe's cultural influence, song-lyric annotation portal Genius.com lists approximately 350 Stan Smith mentions.

Since its 2014 rerelease, collaborators have come out of the woodwork to put their spin on the shoe. High-profile brands like RAF Simons, White Mountaineering, Wings + Horns, andFragment Designs Kazuki Kuraishi have all designed a version of the sneaker in partnership with Adidas. 

Singer Pharrell released his own line of hand-painted Stan Smiths, which sold out almost immediately.

And Footwear News named it "Shoe of the Year" for its "widespread popularity" during the same year the shoe returned to stores. According to an Adidas spokesperson, the company sold more Stan Smiths in 2014 than from 2010 to 2013 combined.

Going back to the year it was born, 1963, the shoe was a revelation for the sport of tennis — but it wasn't called the Stan Smith.  

It first appeared as the "Halliet," after French tennis player Robert Halliet. The Halliet caught on because it was constructed out of leather and offered a lot more support; most tennis shoes at that time were made of canvas.

When Smith became No. 1 in 1972, Adidas tapped him to co-brand the shoe, as Halliet wasn't too well-known outside of France and had recently retired. For a while, the shoe was confusingly named after both players: Smith's portrait adorned the tongue, while Halliet's name was written across the sole from 1973 to 1978.

After 1978, the shoe was renamed the Adidas Stan Smith, as we know it today. 

What's changed since '78? In addition to the original green and white shoe, Adidas also sells versions with red and navy substituting for the green. Additionally, there's a variety of materials to choose from, including suede and knit, as well as colorful models with artwork and those designer collaborations we mentioned earlier.

What hasn't changed is the reason this shoe has endured and sold over 40 million pairs since its inception: Its simple lines and low profile are timeless, explaining in part its perennial popularity.

If you ask Smith, however, he'd just say it's the shoe's "simple design" and "clean white color" that have made it such a permanent fixture on and off the court. "It's fun to see people from all walks of life coming back to the shoe," Smith said in the book.

PRODUCT: IPHONE 6 and 6 Plus

IPHONE 6 and IPHONE 6 Plus

Apple launched two new iPhones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, in September of 2014. Along with larger screens and a completely new iPad-style design with an ultra thin body and rounded corners, the two new phones offer faster processors, better cameras, and NFC for Apple's Apple Pay payment system.

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus originally came in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities. The iPhone 6 pricing started at $199 on contract or $649 without contract, while the iPhone 6 Plus pricing started at $299 on contract or $749 without contract. With the release of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in September 2015, Apple reduced prices on the older iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models by $100 and eliminated Gold as a color option. Only Silver and Space Gray remain available.

While both models include the same 64-bit A8 chip and the same general design, there are several differences between the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 measures in at 6.9mm, while the iPhone 6 Plus is slightly thicker at 7.1mm. Apple's iPhone 6 Plus also has three major differentiating factors: optical image stabilizationfor the camera, and a longer battery life, and an iPad-style landscape mode that displays more content on the screen.

Though the iPhone 6 Plus has optical image stabilization, both phones got some major camera improvements in form of sensor upgrades, improved tone mapping, better noise reduction, and new "Focus Pixel" technology, which improves the phone's ability to select autofocus points. For videos, there's a new240fps slo-mo option, along with support for shooting in 1080p at 60fps. The front-facing camera was also upgraded, with anf/2.2 aperture that lets in more light and new burst mode capabilities.

Both phones have an impressive "Retina HD Display," with the iPhone 6 featuring a resolution of 1334 x 750 (326 ppi) and the iPhone 6 Plus featuring a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi).

Design wise, the phones more closely resemble the iPad and the iPod touch than the iPhone 5s. Both models have soft, rounded corners and a curved glass screen that melds smoothly into the thin metal body of the device. The volume buttons on the left side of the device are pill-shaped, and the power button is located on the right side of the device for easier one-handed use.To further make its devices easier to use one-handed, Apple added in a double tap (not press) home button gesture called "Reachability," which moves items from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen for quick access.Other new features in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus included Wi-Fi calling support, faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and support for Voice over LTE (VoLTE).

Have questions about the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? Get answers in our iPhone discussion forums

TUKA BEACH

Tuka Bay Marine Sanctuary, Sarangani Province

Tucked into the curves of the beautiful coastline of Kiamba, Sarangani is Tuka Marine Park, a marine sanctuary made of 4 protected coves. Only one of the beaches (Tuka 3) is open to the public and the local government ensures visitors are regulated so that the area retains its pristine condition. Surrounded by thickly-forested cliffs, there are no roads that lead to the inlet. Instead, a 20-minute boat ride amidst a calm lull of waves will lead you to this peaceful paradise of white sand, rich flora and clear turquoise waters.

Material/Type: White Sand

Nearest Airport: General Santos International Airport

How to get there: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have flights to General Santos City daily from Cebu, Iloilo and Manila. In Gensan, head to Ablog’s Trasnport Terminal in North Osmena St., and ride a van to Kiamba (P150, around 1-2 hours). In Kiamba, take a tricycle to Lourdes Park and look for the Tourism Office which provides access to the cove (Contact 0910 280 5600). Entrance fee to Tuka Marine Park is P50 (day trip) or P75 (overnight) with P100/head fee for the boat ride.

Where to stay: Pitch your tents at the beach or rent a hut (P500 overnight) or fan room (P1500, 6-8 guests) or air-conditioned one (P2500, 4-6 guests).

Where to eat: Bring your own food to grill or you can also ask the Tourism Office to arrange packed meals. Also, bring a trash bag to collect your wastes as leaving garbage on the beach is prohibited.

Don’t miss: Snorkel or dive to see the vibrant landscape of corals below. It’s not a marine sanctuary for nothing!

If you have more time: Hang out with the locals and take a romantic walk on the charming bridge at the Baywalk located just beside Lourdes Park at Kiamba’s Town Plaza.

Lake Sebu Seven Falls Experience

One of the main attractions tourists can discover here at Lake Sebu is the Seven Falls located at Barangay Lake Seloton. Day trippers are always ecstatic when they chance upon one of Philippine's most beautiful waterfalls.

Named as "Hikong Alo" in T'boli, the first of the series of seven falls stands at 35 ft. It is also here at Falls 1 where thrill seekers can try flying up in the air and enjoy the breathtaking zipline ride - Philippine's longest, highest, most affordable and most scenic amongst other zipline rides!

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Standing majestically at 70 ft high, Falls 2 or Hikong Bente (others call it Dongon Falls) is located 40 meters from Falls 1 and can be reached by either hiking the 700+ steps, driving down the road or simply fly up in the air by means of a zipline ride! 

Other Falls can be seen from zipline riders point of view and some can be reached thru a rigorous mountain hike depending on weather conditions and status of the trail paths. For now, Falls 1 and 2 are the only falls that can be easily reached. Here are the list of other falls with their corresponding T'boli name and character.

Falls 3: Hikong B'Lebel "Coil/Zigzag"

Falls 4: Hikong Lowig "Booth"

Falls 5: Hikong Ukol "Wild Flower"

Falls 6: Hikong K'Fo-I "Short"

Falls 7: Hikong Tonok "Soil"

WHEN in VIGAN, ILOCOS NORTE.

Vigan is a city located on the northwestern coast of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the capital of the Ilocos Sur province and the only UNESCO World Heritage City in the country. Recently, it won as one of the New Seven Wonders Cities of the World. 

The city’s cuisine is also quite interesting and numerous restaurants around the area makes it readily accessible to visitors.There is no denying the popularity of Vigan City for the typical tourist and even veteran travelers. And for those planning to visit it anytime soon, here’s an intensive travel guide, complete with a 2-day and 3-day sample itinerary for a DIY tour of the Vigan City.

The main draw of Vigan City are its well-preserved Bahay na Bato structures located at the Meztizo District, its historical core. Currently, there are 187 listed ancestral houses in town. Besides this, it also boasts of beautiful colonial churches, a plaza that comes alive with a fountain show at night, a free-roaming zoo and numerous historical museums.

Many people travel through Vigan on their way to and from destinations on Ilocos Sur. It’s common for other people to skip a night in this small city because they have other plans. But don’t skip Vigan. It’s an old city with soul and you can spend a few days enjoying its charms if you’re not in a hurry. Great food, homes of prominent historical figures turned into museums, a ride in a kalesa, or horse-drawn carriage – there’s a lot to enjoy in Vigan.

 

But make sure you see the Calle Crisologo on foot, too, so you can take the time to view the ancestral homes of the Spanish colonial period. The Crisologo family’s belongings are housed at the Crisologo Museum. Also of note are the Burgos Museum, where Jose Burgos, a martyred priest, once resided, and the Syquia Mansion, home of Doña AliciaSyquia, the wife of the 6th President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.

Baluarte Vigan – Fortress of Vigan

The Baluarte or fortress is a must-see attraction for first time visitors, and even for those who have visited Vigan before. The reasons for its being on the list of places to visit are two. First is that it has a mini zoo with animals from other countries and others endemic to the Philippines. It is a private collection and is therefore continuously being improved. The second reason is that it is owned by Mr. Chavit Singson, a well-loved son of Vigan and well-known to most Filipinos and foreigners who follow the Philippine political scene. The resort complex lies in hectares of land that stretches from the rolling plain towards the hills, where the former governor’s multi-storey house sits with a grand view of Vigan and the South China Sea.From the caged animals, visitors can move on to the fenced areas where they can visit and feed the monkeys, swans, flamingos, ostriches, albino and spotted deer and the one-hump camel. Children are allowed to sit on top of the bigger animals, but if they really want to ride, they can go to the tracks where they can ride the miniature horses. For a closer encounter with the animals, visitors may choose to visit and feed the parrots and hornbills that are placed in a more open area where visitors can openly approach them with bananas and seeds. There are also scheduled show and tell times when audiences are introduced to the animals.

Within its private area is a landscaped garden complete with its own nature pools. However, the area open to the public has plenty more engaging attractions that visitors can busy themselves with aside from the mini zoo. There is a butterfly farm, a track for horse riding and a skeet shooting range. Visitors can start with visiting the rows of cages where they can see lions, Bengal tigers, peacocks, civet cats, iguanas, pythons and other reptiles and birds. In this part of the Baluarte, people will also be able to see the Philippine cloud rat, a nocturnal animal endemic to the Philippine Cordillera region. This very large rodent is an herbivore and hunted by large birds and local people.

THE WIND MILLS OF BANGUI.

It is truly an awesome sight.

It looks like a surreal scene from an extra-terrestrial movie.

The Bangui Wind Mills or Wind Farm is composed of 15 wind turbines, each of them soaring high the equivalent of a 23-story building – planted in a row along the shore of Bangui Bay, Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, each wind turbine was built at a cost of US$1.75M. Cheap.

The Bangui Wind Mills were built by the NorthWind Power Development Corporation to take its share in reducing the emission of harmful greenhouse gases (GHGs) causing global warming and to accelerate the rural electrification of the goverment.

At Bangui Bay, wind mostly comes from the South China Sea, headed towards land. To optimize the full benefit of the winds, turbines are installed along the shore facing the sea effectively avoiding wind breaks.

The turbines are arranged in a single row spaced 326 meters apart. The turbines hub height (ground level to center of nacelle – that part holding the blades) is 70 meters high (roughly equivalent to a 23 story building), each blade is 41 meters long (just 9 meters shy of an Olympic-sized pool) giving a rotor diameter of 82 meters and a wind swept area of 5,281 square meters.

Bangui is located way past Laoag City, Ilocos Norte further up north along the Laoag-Cagayan national highway, 5 minutes after the municipality of Burgos.

I don’t know why but there is something about windmills which strikes a cord within me…

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