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Isabella Argosino
Word vomiter by trade.

I’ve been a word vomiter by trade for almost a decade, which means I’ve spewed more paragraphs and Oxford commas than I can ever keep track of.

But if you’re looking for a fine sampling of what I can write about and where my interests lie, this is a pretty good place to start.

Buzzed on a Budget: DIY Convenience Store Cocktails
Buzzed on a Budget: DIY Convenience Store Cocktails

Who says you can’t pop bottles at your local 7/11? Erwan Heussaff and Manila’s other top mixologists show us how.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoMay 1, 2020food
The Lazy Bastard / Alcohol by Volume
The Lazy Bastard / Alcohol by Volume

Grease is the word at Lazy Bastard. Just look for the uncanny sign along Jupiter Street that reads, 'Bacon and burgers this way', as they wave their fast food flag with hubris.

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PrintIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020food
Stephen Hawking’s best cameos in pop culture
Stephen Hawking’s best cameos in pop culture

Stephen Hawking is a name that needs no introduction. Whether you speak fluent String Theory or not, the universe owes a lot to Mr. Hawking — one of the most brilliant minds of our time. But beyond his genius, he also cemented himself as a pop culture icon for the ages.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020Pop Culture
Wtf is a facial spray and why do you absolutely need one this summer?
Wtf is a facial spray and why do you absolutely need one this summer?

In a tropical city, facial sprays are my saving grace. They could be toners. Could be a midday mist. Could be an essence. Or if it’s a hard-worker: all of the above. But the bare minimum is it’s meant to be hydrating and refreshing, which anyone will find helpful this summer. 

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020health, wellness
From The Bedroom To The Main Stage: Lo-fi artists to keep on your radar
From The Bedroom To The Main Stage: Lo-fi artists to keep on your radar

The post-internet world is changing the landscape for artists. Fame and virality are no longer reserved for premium productions and big names, as listeners crave for a different flavor with less filters. Such is the pillar of “lo-fi,” a genre defined by hazy beats, contemplative lyricism, and a raw-sounding soundscape. 

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020music
Sobs x Subsonic Eye Live in Manila
Sobs x Subsonic Eye Live in Manila

 Last March 2, a cultural exchange within the Southeast Asian independent music scene took place as Singapore-based bands Sobs and Subsonic Eye performed in Manila leg for the first time. The show, which took place at Mow’s, contributed to a growing community that is bigger than your neighborhood dive bar.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020events, music
These student athletes tell us how they hack a healthy lifestyle
These student athletes tell us how they hack a healthy lifestyle

The life of a student athlete isn’t as glamorous as the movies make it out to be. In this brand partnership for Nike’s “Choose Go” campaign, we talked to four student athletes from around the Metro about how they manage to maintain a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.

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PrintIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020lifestyle, wellness
Green is the new black: Easy ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle
Green is the new black: Easy ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle

‘Sustainability’ is a term we hear so often nowadays, it has pretty much become a buzz word. But before you write it off as just another “trend” in the same realm as Crossfit and avocado toast, sustainable living is actually a lot easier to do than you think.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020sustainability, lifestyle
CAVELABOREM Reminds You To Beware of Work
CAVELABOREM Reminds You To Beware of Work

Japan and Manila-based menswear label Cavelaborem launched their selection of vintage work shirts — designed for the modern man who spends his days with exuberance, and does so looking sharp in a finely-crafted pajama suit.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020fashion
8 binge-worthy podcasts for every mood and genre
8 binge-worthy podcasts for every mood and genre

When I discovered podcasts, traffic jams didn’t make me hate myself so much anymore. I became THAT person who listens to Goop episodes at the gym. I mean, I’m also just your average urban millennial with work-life-health balance, you feel?

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020culture
‘Doing it in the dark’? It’s not what you think
‘Doing it in the dark’? It’s not what you think

This unique dining experience could either be your most memorable meal or a Foodstagrammer’s worst nightmare.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020Food
Lunad sa Balod: Come for the stoke, stay for the company
Lunad sa Balod: Come for the stoke, stay for the company

The Philippines has long been a global surfing destination. But beyond tourist favorites La Union, Siargao, and Zambales is a lesser-known but equally stunning surfing haven that is well worth the journey.

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WebIsabella ArgosinoApril 30, 2020travel, culture
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