The Conscious Movementwith Kymberly Maitland-Smith

Creamy Cheezie Zucchini

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

My sister came over the other day and taught me how to make vegan bechamel sauce. Since then I’ve been eating a little bit too much of it, but nevertheless! This recipe will help you put down the dairy and pick up the soy!

While boiling the pasta, heat another pan on low heat and pour a cup of soy milk and a spoon of dairy-free butter (I like to use Nuttelex Original. You can buy this in Landers & SNR)

Stir till the butter has melted and slowly pour in some flour while stirring. It’s important to keep stirring or whisking so that the flour doesn’t clump! Add about half a cup of flour. If you want a thicker sauce add even more flour, and if you want it to be soupy, add less. Play with it!

When you find the right consistency for you, add chopped onions and garlic and continue to stir. Throw in the sliced zucchini and let simmer.

I like to add nutritional yeast to give it a cheezier flavor. Add about two tablespoons. If your sauce has become too thick for your liking, add a dash more soy milk and continue to stir.

You’re nearly done!

Drain your pasta, mix it in with the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.

There it is! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🥒

Bon appétit!

Events, Travel

My 2017 Euro Trip – Mia & Jacque’s Wedding in Roscoff

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

June.

Mike and I traveled from Paris to Roscoff on a train the next morning. It was about a 5 hour trip and was actually quite pleasant and simple to do. On that evening, the welcome garden party of Mia & Jacques was held. The event was at Jacques family home in Roscoff, and it was sublimely beautiful.

This wedding weekend definitely brought the most Filipinos Roscoff had ever seen, hahaha. It was great to be with friends on that side of the world, and meeting Jacques’s family was a delight. Mia and Jacques had a great crowd; from their childhood pals to their college friends, everyone was wonderful.

Here are some photos of the beautiful view that surrounded Roscoff, taken with my Fujifilm X-T20.

Sight seeing and walking around town before the wedding. The weather was perfect; sun was out and the winds weren’t too chilly.

Look at this handsome man! Haha, I had to do a quick shot of him in his Topshop suit and Zara tie ;-] Oh don’t we tidy up nicely?

The only perk of arriving late to a wedding ceremony!

Got a little emotional! Mia looked perfect in her very own Mia Arcenas wedding gown.

The ceremony was held in the Church of Our Lady of Croaz Batz, from the 16th century. It was quaint, charming and very elegant, perfect for Mia and Jacques.

Our beautifully packaged giveaways and table arrangements.

Our mandatory couple photo before the night got started. Im wearing a pastel pink Mango jumpsuit, (which by the way, I saw someone wearing at the welcome party the night before! Oh, well. Great minds think alike!) and sandals that I fell in love with in a boutique store in Roscoff. No heels, no problems!

With the stunning bride, Mia.

My gorgeous childhood friend, Camilla Guidicelli.

This is what happens when you fall asleep at parties! “We appreciate you” LOL.

Saving the best till last… KNOCKED OUT on the bus on the way back to our hotel, with mouth wide open…

My hangover the next day wasn’t so bad, thank goodness! The wedding party met at the pier and off we went to Île de Batz.

Île de Batz is a small island just a few minutes away from Roscoff known for their scenic views, pristine beaches, affluent flowers, and beautiful gardens. I only saw two cars on the island and a few tractors. The roads were quiet and wherever you looked there were flowers. The smell of lavender filled the air and all you could hear was the sound of the wind brushing through the leaves. I fell in love with this island instantly.

For those of you who love crepes, make sure you walk to the restaurant, Creperie du Phare. It is about a 20 minute walk from the pier and is a great place to sight-see.

What a wonderful trip and a great experience. Thank you Mia and Jacques, for having us there! It was a truly beautiful wedding and I wish you both all the love and happiness in the world! Next stop —> Plymouth, England via Brittany Ferries. 6 hour travel time…

Travel

My 2017 Travels – SAN REMEGIO WATERS

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

June.

Canoeing + wine + sunshine.

The beautiful sky, sea and sand. Simple, yet so spectacular. Cebu definitely still has it’s treasures.

All you need is an awesome crew ♥️ … and a friend’s beach house!

A boyfriend who’s a deep sleeper is always amusing…

The crew: Rafa, Rachael, Paolo, Julian, Jaime & Mike. Thank you For having us, Jaime!

You can never have too much vitamin sea 🙏🏼 wearing my reversible SOLTI bodysuit.

Travel

My 2017 Travels – SIARGAO SUN

January 8, 2018February 9, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

April.

If you haven’t been, take some time away from General Luna and head up to the Magpupungko rock pools. Its amazing there! Make sure to check the tides so you know when its the best time to go.

After an afternoon there, we found this little guy… so we took him home! Name: Pungko ♥️

My boyfriend’s family have a beautiful place in Pilar, a town located in the middle of Siargao Island. Quiet and right on the water, this is a destination fit for friends and family. Rooms will be available for rent very soon! This is the view from the deck.

Shooting Steph in her SOLTI Activewear reversible bodysuit

Swimming and enjoying the company of friends and family 💙 and of course, watching Mike poi dance…

I don’t leave my room without using my favorite La Mer products, especially the UV Protecting Fluid with SPF 50. Need to keep those sunspots away!

SOLTI Activewear Luli Bodysuit, La Mer essentials, and my favorite scented flip flops from Lookeeya.

Shakin it up at Shaka. My favorite place for juices, power bowls and banana bread.

At our “Secret Beach” that’s not so secret anymore. Still a great place to swim, chill and play silly.

After basking in the sun and enjoying the quiet, we went to Lotus Shores in General Luna. If you’re ever in Siargao, you have to try out this restaurant. They are well known for their delicious vegan menu 🌱👌🏼 and everything was superb.

Lovely as always 🙏🏼 Salamat, Siargao

All photos taken by my Fujifilm X-T20

Cruelty-free Beauty

Lace x Rue – Naturally for you

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

Looking for all natural, handmade and cruelty-free, hair and body care products? Head over to Lace & Rue’s website 🌱 All locally made in Cebu, Philippines!

Beautifully packaged and naturally scented flavors, you can’t go wrong with their products. Plus, they’re great for gifts!

Events, Fashionably Ethical, SOLTI

Bay Area Takeover II x SOLTI Activewear

September 19, 2017March 8, 2019by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

09.09.17 marks the day of Cebu’s biggest hip hop beach party at the Ibiza Beach Club, Movenpick Hotel, Cebu. I’m so grateful to have been a part of such a fresh event, thanks to Ed Roberson who made it all come to life. Ed Roberson and his wife, Marivic moved to Cebu only a few months ago and they have already turned Cebu’s party scene around. Both from San Francisco, they brought their expertise and originality to nightlife and events, which keeps everyone on their toes waiting to see what they have next in store…

I wasn’t in town for Bay Area Takeover I, but I saw the videos and it was definitely “turnt”! So when Ed approached me to collaborate with him for the second event, I automatically said, YES. He then mentioned that Kehlani’s tour DJ, Noodles and a Bay Area rapper, P-Lo would be performing at the party… I was totally in.

I instantly got my SOLTI Girls together and started planning the SOLTI Activewear runway for the event. The girls and I were super excited and the rest was history! Everything went down smoothly; P-Lo & Noodles killed it, and the SOLTI Girls were just perfect. For those who couldn’t make it, there will be a next time!

Noodles spinning her set in SOLTI Activewear ♡

Around 9PM P-Lo hit the stage while Noodles spun his songs, including his big new hit, “Put Me On Somthin’”. The SOLTI Girls walked out one by one as P-Lo started performing. They danced and flirted with P-Lo as they posed on stage, showcasing SOLTI’s versatile, colorful, and sexy designs.

P-Lo performing his new hit single, ‘Put Me On Somthin’

Bree on stage

Nicole on stage

Maria on stage

The fashion show finale

Posing in front of our poster ♡ basic ツ From the left: Divine, Noodles, Maria, Matthew, Myself, Marivic, Ed, Megan

Bree & Christies ♡

SOLTI Girls ✔ From the left: Megan, Maria, Bree, Christies, Snegugu, Juliette, Divine, Jess, Marivic, Mecha, Nicole, Chatu

From the left: Marivic, Bree, Natacha, Christies, Mecha, Chatu, Stephanie, Divine, Megan

SOLTI Girls getting cozy with P-Lo after the show ϟ

P-Lo with his crew & manager, David Ali

Guests from Cebu and Manila attended in fashionable beachwear and were surrounded with colorful lights and a young-hip ambience. It truly was a beautiful venue filled with beautiful people.

With guests and of the founders of Boombox, Jangee Paglinawan.

Jaeson & Michael with friends from France/Manila, Stephanie & Jerome

Guests in SOLTI Activewear

With my #1 supporter, my Mom, Charlita ♡

Thank you to everyone who made the event so special and of course, insanely fun! Thank you Ibiza Beach Club for the perfect set up and for always having the best! 🍾

Video by Seph Tan

Special thanks to:

Ed & Marivic Roberson

David Ali, P-Lo & Noodles

Boombox for the photos and coverage

Dexter Auxilio for photos

Ray Humphries for videos

Joanna Cuenco – Sunstar Newspaper

Bai TV

Jeryl Tio – Ibiza Beach Club

Manman Osmeña – Movenpick

Mechalie for make-up

What’s Hot Shop for metallic body jewelry

SOLTI Girls

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Till next time!

Events, Travel

Taste the Wonder…

July 24, 2017February 9, 2018by Kymberly Maitland-SmithLeave a Comment

For those of you living under a rock, Wonderfruit is ready for their next, magical event this coming December 14-17th, 2017!!! Ticket prices go up on the 5th September so make sure you don’t miss out on their pre-selling tickets! I realize that I haven’t been very active but this I need to share…

This February, 2017 was my first experience with Wonderfruit and I can tell you this, it was spectacular… and just so you get the feel of what I experienced, here are videos of our daily diary at Wonderfruit by the amazing, Sebastien Gilbert from Maldavar Films…

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

As you can see, Wonderfruit is full of color and surprises. There are so many activities available such as, pottery, paper mache, yoga, meditation, dance, talks, and so much more! And even though you will be in the middle of a beautiful nowhere, the atmosphere will always be vibrant and full of life ♡

The glamping tents were awesome! There were 2 queen sized airbeds, a lamp, a mirror, an aircon/fan (depending on which tent you choose), and a safety box. Only people staying at the glamp site were granted permission to enter and the bathrooms and showers were totally clean. Use the showers before 9am to skip long lines!

On our way to explore the whole site with Ange Gomez and Chi Filameno ☼

Dancing and chilling on everyone’s favorite stage, The Solar Stage. This superb stage was designed and created by Gregg Fleishman, whose creations are regular highlights at the Burning Man festivals. Below is a photos taken by Sebastien Gilbert of the stage lit up at night. Amazing, isn’t it!?