under the scorchin’ heat [7/7]

29 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in adventure, outfit post

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beach, bikini, cebu, red dot, scarf, yuminum

Here’s my first for Red Dot’s 7 for 7 Challenge! Wore it as a basic head scarf to complete the whole boho babe I’ve got going on I love this silk scarf, I suggest you grab one, specially if you have any trips planning for the summer. It’s really versatile and doesn’t pack a lot of weight. You can wear it as a top, as a head wrap, as a cover up and so much more! Stay tuned for more ways to wear it

Visit Red Dot’s fb page or like them on twitter @reddotstores to see how other bloggers are wearing their scarves.

[scarf: red dot, earrings: forever 21, sunglasses, bikini: yuminum, watch: casio, bangles: aldo]

This bikini is the cutest!!! Its beaded and it has gold bells! BELLS!! I cant get over the bells, it makes me feel like Esmeralda. Never mind that I’m three shades of Asian beige. Haha!

Check out Yuminum for their quirky and unique swim wear. They are the nicest people too!

cebu diary part 2

29 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in adventure

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bantayan island, beach, cebu, ericke tan, food porn, surprisingly kitsch

Beach babe in my Yuminum bikini and Red Dot scarf! Will tell you guys more about it in my next post…

A new resort was opening in Bantayan Island and they needed an extra model for their promo ads….so why not add a little asian girl among some sexy swiss girls? The creative director of the shoot approached me and introduced me to the owner, so as long as its nothing sleazy why the heck not? The crew was so nice and I had fun. Can’t wait to see how the photos turn out.

This is how a real girl eats her steak!! Casa Verde’s David Dean’s Tenderloin was seriously TO DIE FOR!

Get me sweets and I will love you forever

We saved the best for last, before heading back to the airport we went to ZUBUCHON for lunch and had a taste of what Anthony Bourdain calls the “Best Pig Ever!” The highlight of that meal at least for me was the Kamias Shake tho :p

cebu diary part 1

28 Tuesday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in adventure

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cebu, ericke tan, foodporn, surprisingly kitsch, travels, trips, vacation

hot hot heat

19 Sunday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in ilocos love, parties, sightings, travel destinations

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benny arce, ericke tan, First Laoag La Paz Sandboarding Competition, havaianas, ilocos norte, la paz, laoag city, lead movement, red dot, reny tan, sand boarding, tina tan

February 11, 2012 was an epic day for the LEAD Movement. Together with our co-presenters, we were able to pull off a special event in the desert for extreme sports enthusiasts, photo junkies, fashionable people, hipsters, young and old. Sand boarding started as an experiment in 2009, it was supposed to be just a past time for the group. I kid you not. We didn’t realize we were actually introducing a new sport in the country. This sport is still very new to us all and the support was very overwhelming. Its not only LEAD’s baby anymore but Ilocos’ very own.

This wasn’t really a competition, it was more of a get together. It was a day purely about fun and a sunny day out with good friends.

Sand Boarders did flips, grabs and turns!

Judges: Jackie Dela Cruz, Karrots Nazareno, Carlos Farinas, Ishii Villaseca and Bernard Macaraeg

See.. This sport IS gender neutral

Congressman Rudy Farinas

Ready for a camp out!

Me and Jessie!

Cutest water gals. Lol.

Official host of the day, Joyce Custodio and Race LEADers, MC and Marc

ph by ronan domingo

Congratulations to the Winners of the First Laoag La Paz Sandboarding Competition!!! Freestyle Category: 1st – Lou Dave M. Sanquina, 2nd – Jay Clavel, 3rd – Emma Manuel Time Trial Race 1st – Marky Miranda, 2nd – Eugene Tan, 3rd- Harry Yumul

The event was presented by the LEAD (Laoag Eco-Adventure Development) Movement, the City Government of Laoag and Havaianas.

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The LEAD Movement extends its gratitude to the following: Mayor Michael V. Fariñas, Mrs. Chevylle V. Fariñas, Havaianas, Red Dot, Ms. Mary Ann Cua-Macaraeg, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Apostol, URC, North Solid 8, Shop&Go, Ms. Lee Hua Lu, Choco’s Lechon Manok, Mr. Dexter Castro, Mr. Sammy Blas, Barangay Captain Jeff Fariñas, barangay officials of La Paz, Rappler.com, Suvtuv, Mr.Rainier Kau, Mr. Carlos Fariñas, Ms. Karrots Nazareno, Ms. Ishii Villaseca, Mr. Jackie de la Cruz, Mr. Bernard Macaraeg, Mr.and Mrs. Ace Mandac, Mr. Ajo Rumbaoa, Mr. Kriss Nicolas, McShine Customs (MJ, Mave, Adonis and Cherilen), Ms. Marianne Pasion, Ms. Joyce Ann Red Custodio, Mr. Rommel Felipe, GMA News 11 I Love, Pinas!, Core TV Vigan, bloggers, guests and participants, and to all those who’ve helped in one way or another make the Laoag La Paz Sandboarding Competition a success.

For additional read about the event, visit rappler.com.

Photography by Marianne G. Pasion for LEAD Movement. Visit Marianne’s blog.
© Blauearth™ All Rights Reserved 2009-2012

UPDATE: Enter your best sandboarding action shots taken at the recently concluded Laoag La Paz Sandboarding Competition, Feb 11, 2012.

Prizes: 1st prize – P2,000.00 and a Sandboard trophy, 2nd prize – Sandboard trophy and a gift pack, 3rd prize – Sandboard trophy and a gift pack.

Maximum submissions: 3

End Date: February 29, 2012

Send photos to leadmovement@yahoo.com.ph

kitschy stuff

16 Thursday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in must haves

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camera iphone case, card holder, coffee mug, kitschy, red dot boutique

For Php 85.00 a piece this card holder is both adorable and affordable. My favorite is this pink car design. It keeps my cards neat and tidy.

Don’t be fooled, these are not instant noodle cups. These are actually ceramic mugs. Too cute!

These iphone4 cases make me wish I had an iphone. I hope they make these for blackberry phones soon!!

All these kitschy stuff are available at Red Dot Boutique! Better hurry, I heard these are selling out fast

Tell me this is not the cutest little kid ever??? That daffy duck hat is just adorable!! Meet Max, the one I play with during break time at work. Soooo kulit and talkative!

fauxchella: get your desert chic on!

08 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in Uncategorized

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desert chic, fashion, havaianas, la paz, laoag, lead movement, pamulinawen festival, polyvore, red dot, red dot laoag, sand boarding, sand boarding competition

Yes, we’re grilling up a good time!

The Ilocos Dunes is the only natural desert in the entire Philippines, I can’t stress that enough. It’s one of my favorite places ever and it has always been an inspiration to most of my outfits and other kaartehan. Hahah.

This February 11, feel the Coachella vibe: get your desert chic on We’re going to make our very own festival in the desert! The competition will end with a small get together, a way for LEAD Movement and our co presentors to thank everyone who made the event possible. Sports, good music, food, drinks, friends, fashion all rolled up in one event. Leave all the negative energy behind and come have fun with us at the dunes. We promise you nothing but a good time.

I may be required to wear my uniform but I’m free to imagine what I could be wearing :p

You are invited to the very first Pamulinawen Festival “Laoag La Paz Sandboarding Competition” to be held at the Laoag Sand Dunes, La Paz, Laoag City, organized by the LEAD (Laoag Eco-Adventure Development) Movement and Havaianas®, in cooperation with the City Government of Laoag. See you at the dunes on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 1 o’clock p.m.!

LEAD Movement would like to thank the City Government of Laoag, headed by Mayor Michael V. Fariñas, the Laoag City Tourism Chair and ABC President Ms. Chevylle V. Fariñas and Havaianas®, our co-presentors. Also to Red Dot, Headware, Universal Robina and Choco’s for their support. And awesome creative people Dexter Castro and the McShine team for the print media. Special thanks to Marc and Kris Castro Nicolas, Ivon Claire Domingo, Marianne Pasion, and fellow bloggers for their invaluable support.

3 more days!!

not another maxi skirt

04 Saturday Feb 2012

Posted by Ericke Tan in outfit post

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aviators, das, louis vuitton, mango, maxi skirt, maxi skirt with slit, pink wedges, pyramid cuffs, red dot, sugar kissed

[top: thrifted, necklace: sugar kissed, earrings: gift from a friend, skirt, pyramid cuffs: red dot, silver pyramid cuff, aviators: mango, rings: love loca, gold cuff: gift from a friend, watch: thrifted, clutch: louis vuitton, wedges: das]