One Day by Sophie Ramos

20 • Manila - UP Diliman Business Administration Student • Entrepreneur • Blogger • Photographer

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The Perfect Pint: New on Menu

The place's ambiance is perfect after a long day at work or school. I actually went after a stressful weekday in school and found it such a good place to unwind.

Tuna Tenders First meal in and I knew it was going to be a very interesting night. It looks like your ordinary fish and chips dish, but those are actually tuna testicles. Yes, I didn't know too. Because YOLO, I urged to try it. It has a very distinct taste and was not as bad as I expected. It's meant to be paired with Joe’s Brew’s 34th Pursuit IPA, which has a hint of floral and citrus taste.

The Holy Grail IPA The second served beer and Perfect Pint's signature homebrew! I'm honestly not so much a fan of beer, but there's something different about craft beer that makes it not so bad at all! Definitely something new worth trying! The owner actually said, "once you go craft you never go back."

Scotch Eggs The moment I laid my eyes on this dish all I could think was - deadly. And it was. This was also a good match The Holy Grail.

Crispy Corned Beef This is not your usual breakfast canned corn beef, but made of pure premium real beef. This has to be the ultimate comfort food; Martin couldn't help but get more servings.

Bibim-dog This is a chili dog -- kpop version, lol. Suprisingly, this was actually really good. It was definitely not your ordinary hotdog sandwich with all the different flavors that mixed well together.

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Pastrami Sandwich Random fact: I used to be obsessed with pastrami sandwiches but only the ready-sliced ones you can find in the grocery. I have to say that this is the real deal. This sandwich was loaded with real meat and was so rich in every bite. Oh, and the fries were so good too.

Medusa The name speaks for itself, lol. Don't be intimidated by the name or looks of it though, as it was quite addicting! It's a pretty interesting take on crispy noodles with a hint of Thai spices.

Baby Back Ribs This is one of my favorites. The meat was so tender that it literally fell off the bone. This was also paired with Japanese-style mashed potatoes - you. have. to. try. this. Try guessing its magic ingredient too! ;) Panna Cotta with Beer Caramel Ok. This was what converted me to a beer-believer (lol, please don't hate me). It was such a perfect mix of bitterness and sweetness. Not to mention, it's a great light dessert after a heavy comfort meal!

St. Francis the Bearded Regional Stout Think beer x chocolate.

Salted Egg Banana Fritters Presentation wise, this was too pretty to eat. Salted egg caramel sauce + spun sugar + vanilla ice cream = ultimate comfort dessert ever.

Overall, I really loved the whole philosopy and concept of Perfect Pint. There new menu are great unique additions worth trying out! Definitely went home with a full and happy (beer?!) belly! Can't wait to get back for another chill night out!

The Perfect Pint is located at 2nd floor, Crossroad bldg., 32nd street, BGC. For reservations, call 8231320. Follow Perfect Pint on Instagram & Facebook

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McCormick: Flavor Nation Festival

Flavor Nation Festival is McCormick’s way of showing the world that there is truly more to taste, as food is an experience waiting to be shared with loved ones.

Entrance was FREE for the public to experience the festival. There was so much to do and so much going on, but first - food! I went to try out the specialty food stalls, which served delicious dishes infused with McCormick herbs, spices and meal mixes.

I love how they collaborated with various Chefs for the different stalls to make their own creations and fusions of McCormick spices, which made each dish really unique and well-thought of!

They had a Spiced Beverage bar offering drinks, and to my surprise was actually good!

Lol @ wind.

While going around and stuffing ourselves (10 stalls, lol) there was an ongoing program filled with fun activities and games.

Of course, with any festival there were some live performances too.

There was also an artsy fartsy area with these cool paintings.

Beside it was the photo booth station, which we visited last to cap off our gastronimical experience!

Along the way out, I saw this cute booth filled with personal and funny notes from the attendees of the event!

Thank you McCormik for having me! Had so much fun! Like McCormick Philippines on Facebook and Follow them on Youtube to learn some cooking tricks and wonderful dishes you can do right at home!

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Summer Pretty Please

Borabound Hipster one piece, The Cookie Beads stone bracelet 

P.S. Any blog topics you want me to cover? Suggest & comment below! :)

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10 Facts About Me

For lack of a better topic, here’s one about.. me. Lol.

I was born in Geneva, Switzerland. This is probably my go-to “interesting” fact during introductions on the first day of class. Recently listed this on my travel bucket list! (post-graduation please!) 

I am not very fond of dogs.. although I have like 5 dogs at home. You will just here me say “omg so cute” but I won’t touch them at all, haha!

I recently became a morning person last year (mostly because of school). My current body clock wakes me up at 6-7AM, which can be very frustrating sometimes.

I am a coffee person. My daily first cup of coffee has practically no effect on me but I drink it anyways and can't start my day without one.

I hate school. If you follow me on Twitter, you would notice my tweets are 90% of the time hate-school related tweets. Although some people want to study study even after college, I just really want to work already. This might bite me back in the future but for now this is how I feel.

My biggest pet peeves are copycats and waiting. 

One of my biggest dreams is to personally see and experience cherry blossoms in Japan. Unfortunately when I first went there it was not in season. :(

I used to be an anime geek and koreannovela addict and would marathon my days away just watching. Miss those days!   

I used to be a hardcore Twilight fan, lol. I love Kristen Stewart and love how absolutely “real” and down-to-earth she is despite the industry she is in. Robsten, my OTP forever. <3 

I am in this point in my life where I’m not sure exactly sure where I want to go but I just take each day, day by day. 

Tim & Franc Terno

MUA: Jyka Espinoza | PHOTOGRAPHER: Gillian Figueroa

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Tim & Franc: Dahlias&Daisies Collection

Wish I could start of this post with my usual celebratory “I’m back!” but sad to say, my barely-there-one-week sembreak (if you could call it that /hello evil profs) ended today, and I’m officially back to school - partly recovered from the hell of the past midsem that just happened. Yes, you read it right, no summer yet for me due to acad shift UP initiated last summer. Anyways, this is a long overdue post but nonetheless, still so excited to share it with you guys!

Warning: photo-heavy post

I first immediately fell in love with Tim & Franc, with the one of the first pieces I got from them here. Ever since, I’ve been such a fan of their effortlessly classy, sophisticated and unique taste, which I feel very much embodies my style. Not to mention, it’s nice knowing that every piece is hand-crafted, original and proudly Filipino-made. So when I received an email from the girls behind Tim&Franc to be the new face of their brand, in a beat I said yes! Luckily, the shoot day scheduled was on a holiday, which made everything so much easier and perfect (my school schedule this sem is not very conducive to the blogger life/events). We did a lot of layouts which I will share in separate posts but to start of I’ll be posting the set that depicts the name of their new collection: Dahlias&Daisies. Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do! Let me know what you think through my comment box!  x

Tim & Franc DAISY top +  LEWISIA pleated skirt

MUA: Jyka Espinoza | PHOTOGRAPHER: Gillian Figueroa

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Shops to Visit: TOMS Mall of Asia

Did you know that TOMS stands for Tomorrow's Shoes? I've learned about TOMS amazing story and supported causes only recently (mostly from school readings) and immediately fell in love with the brand. 

It all began in 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One®. 

So inspiring right? One of my #OneDay dreams is to set-up something like this too and be a social entrepreneur. #peg :)

Love the wooden tones x brick exteriors. You just know when a store's well-thought of and put together. :) 

Valentine's collection 

Kids' section

Men's section. A lot of great stuff too!

Women's section 

Fell in love with their brogues, boots and sandals too. Want everythinggg. 

Just some of my picks! Went pretty crazy and took a good 10 minutes just deciding, lol. #foreverindecisive

Sparkly and cute! I wanted this but preferred something more laid-back and casual. Still took home a TOMS classic though! :) 

Did you know they offer eyewear too? This line also advocates another cause and global need - helping restore sight to a person in need with every purchase of sunglasses and optical frames. 

To date, TOMS has given over 35 million new pairs of shoes, restored the sight of 250,000 people, and has provided over 67,000 weeks of safe water worldwide. Join the movement, support, and make a difference too! :) 

Can't wait to share to wear and style my first ever pair of TOMS! Thank you, TOMS Philippines!

Visit the newest TOMS branch at SM Mall of Asia, Main mall, Ground level.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Beauty Up: Wink Laser Studio

Starting out a new section on the blog Beauty Up, where I will be featuring more service-oriented shops such as salons and spas, make-up essentials and products, and everything beauty-related! 

Last Thursday, I took advantage of the holiday (although probably not the best idea cause of the insane, insane blocked-EDSA traffic), to finally visit Wink Laser Studio Fort Branch after putting it off for months due to my hectic school schedule. 

First thing that caught my attention was the exteriors of the place. Happy color hues, chic decors, and *s at every corner. Plus, was greeted with big smiles by their accommodating and extra friendly staff! Definitely not your ordinary salon! :)

I availed of their Revlite Spot Treatment for Underarm (P2,500/session) and Upper Lip (P1,500/session). Before beginning the session proper, I was informed about the Do's and Don'ts and just about everything I need to know about the procedure, with a very engaging and friendly infographic on this iPad (can I just say, I love how techy they are! probably the only salon I know that does this!). Oh, and the whole session was conducted by a certified nurse. Yes, I was pleasantly surprised too! Definitely more reason to feel assured that you're in good hands and can trust the execution of this delicate procedure. In any case you're planning to book, my nurse was Ate Tel, who was so friendly and gentle throughout the whole process. Ask for her! :)

The machine and technology they used is called Diode Laser, which ensures a safe and pain-free experience (if you want to know how it differs from IPL laser, click this). And true to what it claims, the whole experience was pain-free and easy and lasted about 20 minutes each only. They just do some cleaning, place cold cream on the specific body area, then massage (pain-free!) this part with the machine for a specific amount of time, clean out the cream, place a special after-treatment cream and walla it's done! Nothing scary or fussy about it!

Results: Although I've had several but inconsistent IPL treatments in the past, I can already see the results! I was recommended to go back after 4 weeks for my next facial hair removal and 6 weeks for body hair removal sessions to complete the treatment. The number of sessions required per person differs on a lot of factors. 

Can't wait for my next session! Book now and be hair-free just in time for summer! ;) 

Visit them any of their 3 branches at Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center and Trinoma. For more information, visit their website. 

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

PS. Do let me know if you have any beauty topic requests! :) 

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Holidaze

If there's one thing I look forward to the most this sem, it has to be the holidays (especially those that don't fall on a Monday #happymondays for UP, lol). So last holiday, I "celebrated" Chinese New Year up the mountains for work/shoot (can't wait to share that soon!) and got to snap some personal ootds in between. Tagaytay weather was quite lovely that day - windy and cool, with a bit of sunshine. Definitely felt like an actual holiday. 

Back during the Christmas holidays, this shade of blue green was my color obsession. And looking at it now makes me want to go on a search for more pieces in this color! Such a romantic color, don't you think? 

I've always wanted a nice plaid bottom (not school uniform patterned ones) and this one from USOplus was just the print I was going for. If you're on a hunt for pieces like this, ones you never find at retails stores or at the mall, check out USO+ out! 

USOplus is a one-of-a-kind online shopping source that focuses on providing affordable high quality clothing. USO+ launched in the Philippines with the goal of supplying comfy, trendy, and well-designed pieces at affordable prices. They believe that fashion should be all about you -- your individuality, your look, your personality, and most importantly, your unique style. They offer a unique mix of Korean and Japanese styles in various collections. All products are hand-picked, and the online store will surely provide an exceptional shopping experience. USO+ is best in helping you create your perfect wardrobe. 

What do you think of my semi-edgy look? Would love to hear you thoughts! x

Topshop top, USOplus shorts, Luree flats, Shana bag, Tomato Time watch

Stay tuned to https://www.fb.com/usoplus for discounts and promos.

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Little Talks

Happy hearts day, everyone! 

Finally can share you guys photos from my 1st set of my couple shoot with Happy Fingers! Cheesy I know, for posting this exactly today, but I can't help it haha! Also another excuse for the cheesiness of all the photos (hope you don't puke, lol). 

My one and only valentine for three years now. :) 

Hope you all enjoy today! Remember today is not just a day for lovers but as well as your other loved ones - your friends, siblings, parents, strangers, maybe even your dog! 

Photos by Happy Fingers Photography

Special thanks to Don for making this shoot feel so light & easy! :)

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Take Me Back

And I'm back in the hell hole.. that is school. All good things come to an end and I made sure to end my first sembreak in the best way possible― with an adventure! I won't go into detail yet but I was in Cebu just last weekend for Sinulog and arrived back home just in time for my first day of my second semester (literally the first day of class, haha). Can't wait to blog about my crazy adventure there!

I honestly have a mountain-load of work to do tonight but I'm taking the time out to write and blog, my form of destressing. I can't believe it has only been the first week of school, and the amount of stress and pressure is just so overwhelming already. I honestly feel like breaking down any minute. Like every other sem, I just can't wait for this sem to be over. Please pray for me that I survive another rough semester huhu. This just might be the hardest so far. :( 

Now enough about my personal life and school, and on to this outfit. Sometimes I think my past life was during the 80s. Despite my current style, I always lean and go back to retro trends and patterns. I love how it's cute, fun, and chic, all at the same time! Sometimes I wish I traveled back in time so it wouldn't be so awkward wearing outfits like this (and looking like a silly 12-year old haha). 

How do you like this look? 

Ripples by Jenny jumper, Sozzy Ootd blouse 

Photos by Aya Cabauatan 

P.S. To all stressful souls out there, you are not alone. Find time to do what you love, no matter what! It will keep you sane and hopefully get you through this rough time. This too shall pass. x

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High Hopes

Here's the 2nd outfit and my favorite set from my shoot with Aya (see 1st set here). My style is more and more leaning to pieces like this - clean, crisp and classy. This terno, not to mention produced locally (support local!) strikes a perfect balance between sexy and classy. It's also definitely something I can wear again and again, by mix and matching the tops and bottoms. Need more pieces like this in my life!! 

What do you think of my look? Would love to hear your thoughts! x

Tim and Franc terno, Eye Know Right specs, Forever 21 necklace

P.S. I'll be in Cebu this weekend for Sinulog! Any recommendations what to do or where to eat? Comment below! :) 

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Jumpstart

2015 has just started and it feels as if I'm two months in already. I know I've said that I won't have any resolutions this year but I've been thinking about some notes or reminders to keep in mind during this fast moving year, that I've decided to share on this post. Writing and sharing these will hopefully make it more concrete and maybe inspire you guys too! :) 

1. Enjoy Life. 

School is starting in just a few days and I already know it will suck the life out of me. I've always told myself that I want to look back at my college life and remember not the grades I got, stack of readings and pile of books I've read, tests I've cried over, and what not (read: nerd life). Instead I want to look back to yolo, crazy, stupid, heart-breaking, and even the life-threatening (lol) moments and adventures. I've had several during my first years of college but this year hasn't been so eventful and adventurous because I've been so busy with school. So, the reminder: Make time to have fun. Lol. In line with this, Sinulooooog! I'm so excited to experience you!!! #firsttimer

2. Your only competition is yourself. 

In an environment and work where numbers seem to define you, the pressure can get intense and push you to change the purpose and motivation of your goals and actions. Have to keep in mind that it's all about improving oneself for the better and inspiring others through passion! :) 

3. Focus and make it happen.

Last year, I joined and tried new things, grasped different opportunities and along the way, I learned a lot and realized which are for me and what are not. This year, I'm letting go of these and will focus and devote myself to my passions and what truly makes me happy (happy stress!) Definitely going to start planning and working on my personal future projects! SO excited! 

4. Be Sensitive 

"Be kind for everyone you meet is going through a hard battle." 

5. Dress my age.

Lol. It's just sinking in now that I'm 20 years old (so late, I know) and I should probably start picking out pieces that fit my age. I'm starting to become more conscious of what I wear and I guess my style is shifting too. So what do you think of this look?  

Hope this post will help jumpstart your year as well and guide you in the months to come! Let's make this year count, guys! :) 

Clothes Buffet Manila crop top, Shana skirt, Forever 21 fedora hat 

Photos by Aya

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Sister Act

Yesterday, I had a shoot once again with Aya (who has to be the fastest photographer ever!), but this time my budding model sister, Steffi, joined me. The shot above perfectly describes the situation - blogger vs. model. I swear there is a fine line between bloggers and models, in my case at least. Can't do fierce poses for my life! Will save my face, accept it, and stick to blogger poses - looking down, looking away and only happy smiles! Haha! Here are some shots with the both of us (more on my outfits on the next posts) and you will clearly see how different our styles are and of course, our personality. We are almost complete opposites but that doesn't make us less as sisters! :) 

On me: Pink Chamomile's Closet Jeans, Luree flats 

Hope you enjoy the photos! Let me know what you guys think! x 

More photos on Aya Cabauatan Photography!

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Blank Space

My mind has literally been a blank space for the past couple of days. Although I've been having busy and fully packed days, I always end up getting drained and exhausted so easily, which probably explains my lack of inspiration and motivation (and posts). So I decided to take a break the other day and soak up some sun and hopefully some inspiration too. And I guess it worked since this post is up! Lol. 

Been wanting a white bikini for quite some time already and immediately fell in love with this one! Just something simple, clean and classy - definitely my new favorite!

Having a rough or unproductive week too? Treat yourself to a much-needed RnR! AND don't be guilty for it! :) 

BoraBound bikini, Airlea Kimono, Sun Side PH sunnies

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Style

Everybody seems to be back to the daily grind today, while I'm still on Christmas break (due to Acad shift we have a longer Christmas break but no sembreak so not exactly lucky, lol) and I'm kind of freaking out counting the days till school resumes again. Seriously not ready to die again.. (wish I was joking /cries). Anyways I'm sure I'm not the only one who's under Taylor Swift's spell. Her 1989 album is just too good and I'm actually listening to her now as I write this post, thus the title. What's your favorite song from her album? :)

Here's another backlog outfit post that I wore to the Kiyosa blogger event, which I'll be blogging about soon too. 

Love how this dress is just effortlessly gorgeous on its own. Just paired it with minimal accessories and black heels, and I was good to go!

What do you think of my look? Comments are loved!

Chic Boutique dress, Georgine bag, Stradivarius heels 

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Beauty Up: Paint My Nails

One of the few small ways for me to destress is through a monthly visit to a nail salon. At least once I month, I try to get my much-needed me time and mani-pedi. But this sem was all too busy and hectic, that I didn't have the chance to visit one in months, so when the girls behind 

Paint My Nails 

invited me to visit their salon, I really took the time out and included it in my schedule. 

Paint My Nails is tucked in the heart of Marikina City. The moment I stepped in, I immediately fell in love with its purple-pink interiors. Love the cherry blossom stick-ons on their walls (need this in my room!). 

I actually went straight after school with Martin, so it was such a perfect time for some R&R.  We first tried their hand and foot spa. 

We first had to choose from their yummy smelling scrub mixes! 

I choose Raspberry scrub, while Martin got the Peppermint mask. They both smelled delicious! 

I also tried out their Gel nails service. It was actually my first time and decided to try it because I always get frustrated that my polish usually only lasts for just a week. It takes longer than usual to apply but it's because it lasts longer too! Goodbye easily chipped nails!

They had so many choices, I took soo long just choosing, lol. Indecisive me. 

Settled with this pretty pastel lavender color <3

 Thank you to the lovely sisters of Paint My Nails for being so welcoming and accommodating! Definitely had a fun and relaxing time!

Visit Paint My Nails at 116 Lilac street, Marikina City. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Hello, 2015!

It was definitely a year of change. Although change is constant every year, last year's events, opportunities and struggles, was way beyond expected. It challenged and pushed me beyond my comfort zone, over and over again. And in the process, I failed a lot but learned tremendously. 

I swear, looking back I can't believe I survived, physically, mentally and emotionally. Of course, I couldn't have done it and got by without a few people along the way. So firstly, I thank You for everything. I thank coffee for keeping me alive during late nights and early mornings (my blood was probably 85% caffeine high majority of the year). Thank you to family and friends for being my rock and cheering me on, especially during stressful times. Thank you to my readers, who are reading this post right now, despite my lack of blog updates- thank you for sticking with me and inspiring me to continue and improve One Day.

Unlike every other year before, this year I don't have any New Year's resolutions. Instead, I will just make each day count and live each day to the fullest, with only high hopes and dreams. 

Cheers to a new year! This is not a beginning, but another chance at life. Don't wait, make it happen. :)

P.S. This the 3rd set from my shoot with Aya that I never got to post! Found it quite appropriate for this post :)