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I’ve always been the type of person to take “friends forever” quite seriously. The friendships I keep last for a long, long time. So most of the milestones in my life have been shared with old friends. The first time I had a real crush (celebrities not counted!), the moment I first thought I was in love (maybe it was just a case of extreme like, hehe), the first time I had my heart broken (complete with running-into-the-arms-of-my-BFF drama), when I had to say good bye to my mom (random bouts of crying sessions everywhere), and lots more that would take me all day to finish typing.

One of the major milestones in my best friend’s life happened over the weekend. (:

What started out to be one of the busiest weekends of 2012 was also one of the happiest! We had one last sleepover before she said “I do” to the love of her life (spanning 9 years and counting!). All our friends were there to witness the momentous occasion, in our ballerina-inspired dresses in Beauty and the Beast yellow. The wedding was beautiful! What made it even more special were all the details that the bride and groom, along with family and friends, made sure were well thought of.

To Marc and Laika, here’s to the newest chapter in your love story. I hope you share many more milestones together and that you continue on making that firm decision to stay together. I’m so excited for your future together. I love you both!

Love,
Macy

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Hi Candy Girls!

Happy Chinese new year!

What did you do over the mini-break? When my entire family gets together, we usually end up playing games such as Chinese mahjong (this can go on till the wee hours of the morning), BINGO (even the younger members of my family love this because you get a chance to win instant cash!), and Rock Band on Wii (I usually sing, but I also enjoy playing the bass guitar).

Over the past few years, we’ve bought and played some of the most engaging games on the planet. My family members are highly competitive, but I’m glad to say no one is extremely pikon. Here are some of our favorites:
1) Guesstures

You could say this is a quick-paced game of charades. The actor has to act out four different words in a fixed amount of time. Once his teammates get to answer one word, the actor has to pick up the card to claim the points. If the card falls into the clapper, the team won’t get it. Sounds tough, but it really is an exciting game!

2) Cranium

Cranium is an all-around game that tests your knowledge and creativity. I’m particularly fond of the Star Performer and Creative Cat cards (where you get to act, hum, sketch, or sculpt), but the Data Head and Word Worm cards produce some of the funniest answers as well (I remember laughing out loud to some words spelled backwards). I believe the makers when they say that Cranium is “outrageous fun for everyone.”

3) Monopoly Deal

Angel blogged about this card game a few months back, but it was only last Christmas when I started playing the game. We’ve spent countless hours playing Monopoly Deal over the Christmas holidays, before New Year came, and also during Chinese New Year’s Eve (is this a premonition that we’ll be playing this all year round?!). Roch even enticed me to buy the Monopoly Deal HK version which includes new cards like Go to Jail (you force another player to skip a turn), Speeding Ticket (two players of your choice say goodbye to one card each) and You Inherit (it lets you steal a card from someone’s hand). Last weekend, we even upped the ante by having an entrance fee for each round. I’m happy to report that I won twice that night.

What are your favorite games? Share them with us and so we can try and play them at the Candy HQ!

Mimi

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I love traveling. But traveling usually means a looot of walking, which usually translates to horribly calloused and blistered feet at the end of your trip.

That’s why I made sure to pack my comfiest pairs: my trusty Nike Dunks (I went with the khaki and white one since it’s neutral enough to pair with anything) and my Posh Pocket tassel flats (perfect for the dress I’m wearing tonight to watch Wicked!). Can’t wait to explore more of Singapore today. (:

What about you? What kind of footwear do you bring on trips?

Love,
Macy

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When the odd weekend arrives and I have nothing better to do, I find myself going through my DVD collection to replay my all-time favorite movies! Here are some of my top lists split into various themes:

Period Films
1) A Room with a View (It’s odd seeing a young Helena Bonham Carter look normal!)
2) Pride and Prejudice (The chemistry between Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen is so palpable!)
3) Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet are brilliant as sisters in this movie)

’80s John Hughes Flicks
1) Some Kind of Wonderful (whenever I see this movie, I would always wish I could play the drums like the heroine)
2) The Breakfast Club (you’ll laugh then marvel at how the archetypes in this movie are so spot-on)
3) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (I wish I experienced this kind of crazy fun in high school!)

Rom Com Movies
1) Never Been Kissed (I must have seen this movie a million times, no joke!)
2) Love Actually (they intertwined the stories of the characters without making them seem pilit)
3) Wedding Singer (I really love how they captured the best elements of the ’80s in this flick)

Laugh Out Loud
1) Easy A (the “Pocket Full of Sunshine” scene just cracks me up!)
2) Bridesmaids (I’m a huge SNL fan and Kristen Wiig is one of my favorite comedians)
3) She’s the Man (Amanda Bynes can do no wrong in this movie!)

Incidentally, Easy A is showing on HBO next Sunday, November 27, at 10 pm on HBO, so if you need a breather from school work and your parents will let you stay up, make sure to watch it. It truly is hilarious!

Feel free to share your own favorites,
Mimi

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Hi Candy Girls!

There are approximately six weeks to go before Christmas Day comes along. I’m so looking forward to the cool weather, the upcoming parties, and the gifts I’ll be giving and receiving (did you know that I absolutely love opening presents? Especially the ones that are so beautifully wrapped!). Last weekend, I started searching for Christmas gifts by heading to the bookstore and picking out coloring/writing materials for my little friends (mostly adorable kids of my HS barkada). While doing the usual rounds, I made a detour to Brat Pack so that I could check out buy an Urban Junket T.O.T.E. bag. I first saw it in person when our Beauty Editor Tatin brought it to a shoot, and I couldn’t resist taking silly pictures with it and the three styles that single bag could transform into. Ah-maaay-zing!

Thank you Macy for taking these cute pictures!

It was supposed to be my Christmas present for myself, but when I got to the store, I was surprised to find out that the collection was pulled out from the branch and moved to another location. SOB! I knew I shouldn’t have waited days to visit the store. Bottom line: It just wasn’t meant to be.

As I slowly and sadly walked away from Brat Pack (haha, drama!), I decided to drop by one of my fave shopping spots, Accessorize. Lo and behold, there was a big sign that said, “50% off on bags!” My eyes lit up, and you can guess what happened next… I bought two bags on the spot!

I was contemplating on getting this or another bag for everyday use. I asked my mom if they could give this to me as a Christmas present and they agreed. Hooray!

I love the bold color and size of this satchel. Perfect for concerts!

I felt that the weekend was extra productive because aside from buying people gifts, I was able to find some for myself too! HAHA! What are you dying to get this Christmas? Share your list with us below!

Definitely not a Scrooge,
Mimi

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