Recently we had a shoot for Buttercup Boutique in Ormoc City and since photos are still being edited for billboard publishing, I just wanted to do a quick blog post saying how happy I am that I was able to do the makeup of the models. So from being a model to photographer, and now the makeup artist... uhh, maybe I should open a studio next? ^_^

Here's a sneak peek of the fun shoot we had...




We had a great time. The girls (my friends Maricor, Melody, and Donna) were pretty game and the photographer (another friend, Paulo) was so cool to work with. Of course, my sister-in-law Ishshah who owns Buttercup Boutique personally did the styling.

Fun shoots and wedding shoots aren't really that different. Here is a fun infographic for some of the essential shots and poses that are quite similar in most wedding photoshoots which you can see all over the internet. You may also notice these are quite popular in your friends' wedding albums, too.


Source: YouPlusWePhotography.com

I'll be posting shots from the Buttercup Boutique shoot in another entry and I'm sure you're gonna love it! The dresses are so pretty and the girls are looking so lovely!

Until then!



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With Buttercup Boutique recently re-opened, a lot of new arrivals will be coming in and they're coming in faaaast plus they are selling like hot cakes. Summer may be over but check out these prêt-à-porter as they are guaranteed to shake those blues brought by the rainy season's gloomy weather. I recommend spritzing some floral and fruity scents and re-live or reminisce the memories of your fun summers all over again.

Vertical stripe leggings (brand new) P499 | Yellow chiffon top (brand new) P599

H&M floral leggings P785 | Silk salmon blouse P460

Floral leggings (brand new) P649 | Black semi-sheer sleeveless (pre-loved) P380

Floral leggings (brand new) P499

Stretch floral pants (brand new) P899

You can order from BUTTERCUP BOUTIQUE or visit the store at Lopez Jaena Street, Ormoc City.



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What was once a quiet, sleepy little town has become a bigger and bustling city. Although still nothing compared to the Queen City of the South or the Capital, here we are progressing slowly, steadily, and surely. I love the fact that we can still enjoy a laid back lifestyle at the same time enjoy the modern and trendy things just like what the more urbanized parts of the country are offering. Our tourism is getting there, too. I'll be writing about that very soon. :)


Nevertheless, this blog post I'm featuring is the newly (re)opened Buttercup Boutique and Novelty Shop owned by the beauty queen and my sister-in-law, Ishshah Franco-Kangleon. Ever since a little girl, she has always dreamed of owning a clothing store and yes, dreams do come true. She says it's not too late and it's absolutely worth the wait. Ishshah opened Buttercup back in the Summer of 2012 and since then has gradually expanded to selling not just women's clothes but children's garments, too.

The gorgeous owner, Ishshah Kangleon poses outside Buttecup's old location when it first opened in 2012.

Buttercup Boutique also sells bags, shoes, accessories, fragrances, and just about anything your kikay heart desires. Remember Buttercup generously sponsored a swimsuit for my summer-slash-birthday giveaway last April? WOOT! At the boutique, you can find both brand-new branded and pre-loved items imported from the US as well as collections from the owner's modest but definitely wearable and affordable original clothing line, Ishshah. The store only accepts cash at this time (no credit cards) but they do accept lay-aways as well. Through their Facebook page, you can also order items ONLINE from their albums then have those shipped to you (or picked up at the store) just like from any other online shop on the rise in cyberspace. In addition, you can follow the store account on Instagram to be updated on the latest.

My new shoesies!!! Yay!  Thank you Buttercup!  This super comfy ballet flats is priced at only P570.

The new store is now located at Lopez Jaena Street in Ormoc City, across DBP and beside Mancao Bookstore. Here are some of the pictures I took during the official opening last Wednesday, June 17, 2013.

New location  for a bigger & better BUTTERCUP BOUTIQUE in Ormoc City

The beautiful Ishshah Kangleon of Buttercup Boutique and Novelty Shop

Ramen Girl and Noodle Boy showing our support! AJA AJA! FIGHTING!

The Francos

Ishshah and her supportive hubby, Pert. Sorry, boys, she's taken. *wink*

SHOESSSSSSSS! SANDALSSSSSSS! SLIPPERSSSSSS!  I want them all! Tee hee.

Congratulations, Ish, for the successful opening of a BIGGER & BETTER Buttercup Boutique and Novelty Store!

P.S. I will be publishing fashion-related blog posts here at www.bastaigatsikat.com for Buttercup Boutique every month. So please do visit again to check them out! Til then! Thanks for dropping by!



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Reposting from my other blog (www.mrsnoodleboy.com). It was such a blast that I have to share it here! :)


I had 15 days to come up with the best FIRST birthday party for my Little Mao. Although at 6 months of age, I already knew what kinda party to throw. My Mikko loves Sesame Street to my delight because I grew up with the characters so I already envisioned the kind of birthday event we will be having. I didn't want to splurge so much and stay practical so I made a 10K budget to make my SESAME STREET party happen.
Now I have this idea that in order to get things done I must make invitations first and give them early on for my motivation. To save $, I made, designed and printed the invitations myself.



Then I got T-shirts for *ALL* of us...




Everybody happy? That's right!

Along with other printed materials like the party banners and banderitas, I also made the goodie bag tags, play money for use to buy food (just for fun!), gift certificates as prizes for the party games (such as the classic Filipino "pabitin" and break the pot), and props for the photobooth.













And to add more color to the party, we set up a NAIL COLOR "booth" so everyone else can get colorful nails like I did. Kikayness. A sure treat for the yayas and the moms.





Along with the super fun photobooth by SALA Lounge + Café (ahem!) and nail color areas, we rented a local cotton candy machine maker, put up a hotdog/marshmallow table, and bought 6 gallons of delicious local Batangueño (dirty) ice cream. It's not dirty per se but that's what it's called and we kids here in Ormoc City grew up eating this awesome cheap local treat.

The cake & cupcakes were given as a gift from Ninang Ishshah Franco-Kangleon of Buttercup Boutique & Novelty Shop, my pretty sis-in-law and made by Julina Larrazabal-Algarra. The balloons and tables were from This & That, the premier gift shop here in town. Paid for as a gift from Mikko's great grandparents. :P Aren't we lucky? Hehe. We were also blessed by generous sponsors for the food prepared. Also we are fortunate to have people working and volunteering to get the party going. Shout outs to Yaya Mila, Tatay Bobby, Mianne, Liny, Melinda, Diday, Dorothy, Diane, Anrie, Yaya Maricel, Yayo Marjun as well as our cousins, friends, and neighbors Cecil, Rae Ann, Tita Agnes, Celsa, Tita Baday for all your help.

We thanked the Lord above for the gift of life before celebrating Mikko's birthday even though he kept crying and screaming at church either because he got hungry or it was too hot. (Better than a rainy day, right?)



Okay, I think the rest of these photos below should speak for themselves.




























It was indeed a truly remarkable and unforgettable birthday party that I hope Mikko will appreciate when he's older and sees the photos we've taken to remind us all of the fun we had celebrating his FIRST birthday party. It was tiring really but it was all worth it. Anything for our baby boy.

We love you, Little Mao. Wishing you many more happy years ahead!