Bright as a Sunflower

It's been raining these past days so I had to brighten up my gloomy day with a sunflower crop top. I don't want to blend in with the weather. I bet you also experience it. For sure, you know the feeling of feeling blue on a gloomy or rainy weather.

I was in the mood of putting on my SHOP LOCA MANILA high waisted jeans and sunflower crop top. This casual outfit is good-to-go with catchy accessories like a turban, FASHION SPICE MANILA Mise en Doir pearl earrings, EYE KNOW RIGHT round sunnies, white VELOCI watch, white FEET HER WELL flats and HIPSTOP yellow snake skin clutch.

I love this look. It's easy, breezy and comfortable.

Turban: Gift from my sister

Earrings: FASHION SPICE MANILA

Eyewear: EYE KNOW RIGHT SUNNIES

Top: SHOP LOCA MANILA

Pants: SHOP LOCA MANILA

Bag: HIPSTOP

Watch: VELOCI TIME

Footwear: FEET HER WELL

I hope everyone's safe from the Typhoon and praying for the families who were affected by the Typhoon.

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Christmas is Here!

Few more days until Christmas and I am in full out of holiday spirit. As you can see the theme of my outfit is all about Christmas. If I say "Christmas colors", I bet red and green instantly pops up in your head. So do I.

For this outfit, I played with an Urban Fresh peg thanks to THE MAN ON THE STREET dope jacket so I can pull off this look. To make it casual, I teamed it with THE URBAN HOUR Hawaii coordinated which I find so cute because of the strawberry prints. Just so you know, I have this thing with strawberry and not just in food but in everything. Accessorizing for the holiday, I added my favorite UNDFTD snapback, THE BELLE SOEURS handbag and KAE STUFF birks.

And woah! I can't believe this Cheetos wrap is upcycled and repurposed. Check out THE WRAP UP for more. ;-P

Anyway, just want to remind everyone that this season is not just for gifts, food and parties. Always remember the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. 

May you all be filled with joy and peace this Christmas!

Happy holidays!

Snapback: UNDFTD

Jacket: THE MAN ON THE STREET

Coordinates: THE URBAN HOUR

Footwear: KAE STUFF

Bag: THE BELLE SOEURS

Pouch: THE WRAP UP

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Changed Up to Pin-Up

I just want to share this, a lot of people think all of my clothes are new and up-to-date but little do they know I'm attracted to the beauty and quality of many vintage items or just vintage-inspired items. I grew up watching old classic movies because of my dad and my sister who went to a film school. I enjoy watching how people was dressed, spoke to each other in an old school way and the everyday scenarios that we don't see anymore in the present. But, of course there are new movies that I enjoy, but sometimes a steady stream of classic cinema makes me feel happy and curious. 

This area of my life where I take refuge in The Vintage Life is a great comfort even in my fashion instinct.

So for my 50's-inspired look, I'll start of from head to toe. I'm a collector of cat's eye frames, I like how catchy and edgy it is. Maybe because I'm a big fan of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. When I saw Audrey Hepburn wearing a pair of cat's eye sunglasses in Breakfast at Tiffany, I want to have my own pair right away. Thank you GEORGINA SASHA for my Vern #GSunnies. Laid my Forever 21 red floral headband that matches these cute red fruity stuffs from ITS GORGEOUS GIRLS. And do not forget the "Pouty Lips". Who can forget that? For pin up lips, opt to wear a bright red, and MAC Ruby Woo is just perfect.

For wardrobe, draw some inspiration from the 50's like the famous polka dots dress. This COTTON ON dress fits perfectly plus the clothe is very comfortable. Last but not the least, can't get enough with these matching lippy bag and red flats from ALLURE COLLECTION. 

Pick a pin up inspiration that you admire and emulate of their dazzle into your pin up style like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Ava gardner, Betty Bromser and etc. But, don't try to copy these woman, try to put your own personality into your look. ;-P

Headband: Forever 21

Dress: Cotton On

Bag: ALLURE COLLECTION

Footwear: ALLURE COLLECTION

Earrings: ITS GORGEOUS GIRLS

Sunnies: GEORGINA SASHA

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Mesh with White

Hello everyone! It's been weeks since I last posted an outfit. I've just been really busy with priorities. So, for this outfit I decided to go all white again when I went to the baby shower of Matt's teammate's baby. I want to congratulate Julian & Des for having a cute baby with full of swag like his daddy. For sure baby Justice will bring joy and happiness to their lives. 

Top: CLOTHES BUFFET MANILA

Vest: URBAN HOUR

Skirt: CHIC BOUTIQUE

Bag: Accessorize

Wedge: Comfort Plus

Accessories: MOON STONE JEWELS

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Complementary Hues

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a style rut when all you can think of wearing is black or white? How about playing with fun color combination to liven up your wardrobe? For today's style post, I'm trying out mixing cool and warm colors. Playing with colors can completely transform your look from winter to spring, spring to summer and so on. 

If you don't know some of the color theories, I will share one to you now because it is relevant to some aspects of style besides clothing as well. The color theory that I applied on my outfit is the "Complementary Colors" theory.. These are the colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel.

Check this out:

Because of their high contrast, they complement each other as the name implies. To make it easier for you to decide what colors to combine, start with a primary color as the base which I chose to wear my blue pleated maxi skirt from CERTAIN THINGS and complement it with orange layered necklace and GOLD SMITHS GRANDAUGHTER bangles. To balance the colors, I wore my white mid-corset with floral prints that I got from CLOTHES BUFFET MANILA. FEET HER WELL comfy white ballet shoes and rose gold hand bag from BAGELLA NI TATAT to finish the look.

So would you wear orange and blue together? What do you think of my outfit? :-)

Top: CLOTHES BUFFET MANILA

Bottom: CERTAIN THINGS

Footwear: FEET HER WELL

Bag: BAGELLANITATAT

Accessories: GOLD SMITHS GRAND DAUGHTER & Forever 21

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Go Outdoors

It's that time of the year when the cold weather sends chills to your fingertips and the rain seems determined not to leave the country. Some, of course, make this as a reason to stay indoors with a hot chocolate but others cannot wait to gear up and get outside for an adventure.

Thank goodness waterproof jackets has come a long way in fashion. ALTUM CLOTHING CO. just makes style and comfort meets practicality. I'm not really a type of girl who brings everything inside her bag like an umbrella that makes my "Fleur Reverti" jacket comes in handy.  It's fashionable, practical and comfortable yet affordable for your pockets. It's also a two-in-one jacket. This jacket has both water resistant and a cotton side for both cold and rainy weathers. Awesome beans!

Completed this look with INDIE-GO high waisted shorts, Zara ribbon tie-front crop top, VELOCI metro watch and Nike shoes I got as pasalubong from Tito Balt. :-)

And now, I still have to pack for Ilocos for a game. Toodles!

Top: Zara

Jacket: ALTUM CLOTHING CO.

Shorts: INDIE-GO PH

Shoes: Nike

Watch: VELOCI

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Trendsetters Bazaar Experience

Oh hello Monday! That was an exhausting weekend but then all the sweat was worth it because the result was more than what we've expected. Thank you so much Trendsetters Bazaar for a wonderful experience. 

It's a romper kind of day so I went bohemian with my VETUS SHOP black and white romper. This outfit is comfortable plus fashionable. We had to set up at 10:00 am until 11:00 am before they open the doors but then we arrived like around 10:30 am so we were literally running and rushing all the display. Thank goodness I wore this comfy romper. 

Since I'm selling my old fashion clothes, footwear and accessories, I still opt to look presentable inspite of all the stress. So my accessories saved me, wore my Bershka round fedora hat, Terranova earrings, Forever 21 aztec bangle and VAINTAGE gold gladiator sandals.

Romper: VETUS SHOP

Footwear: VAINTAGE PH

Hat: Bershka

Bangle: Forever 21

Earrings: Terranova

Have a great weekend ahead!

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Green Green Grass of Home

Hello everyone! I hope everybody's doing okay. Lately, I've been going back to BF Homes, Paranaque at my sister's house to see her and my beautiful nephews. I'm really excited for the upcoming Trendsetter's bazaar this Friday because my sister and I are going to sell her oh-so-yummy cookies and brownies. I will also be selling some clothes from my closet so I hope to see you guys there on the 17th to 19th.

This day is too hot for sweaters and too cold for tank tops. MOSIMMO sheer top is something that works for in between the weather. Pair it with MOSSIMO skinny jeans, S&H FASHION boots and a Bershka round fedora hat for an on-trend outfit.

Sorry I just had to make this quick because I have to wake up early tomorrow. Toodles!

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Top: MOSSIMO

Pants: MOSSIMO

Footwear: S&H FASHION

Bangle: Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Necklace: BEND ACCESSORIES

Hat: Bershka

Suede & Aztec

Staying cool in these DAINTY PINK CO tribal scallop from shorts since it's been hot the entire day. Shorts are fully lines and have an elastic waistband so its very comfortable to wear. Thought of paring it with black sued crop top and PURPLE SOLE PH tall gladiator sandals.

If you're going for a dressier look, team it up with gold chandelier necklace, Forever 21 gold bangles and BEND ACCESSORIES multi-functional handmade accessories kit. If you're wondering how the multifunctional accessory kit works, they can be worn as belt, necklace, headband, and bracelet plus they don't tarnish. For this outfit, I used it as a bracelet. 

The ethnic and quite eccentric trend is actually easy to wear, just pair any patterns with a small print or solid prints without making a fashion faux pas. Always remember, if you're wearing a load or colorful print, try to make that piece pop by complementing it with neutral or basic pieces. If you feel like it's still simple, you can easily add spice to it by wearing accessories but try not to wear other prints or over-accessorieze.

Top: DAINTY PINK CO

Bottom: DAINTY PINK CO

FOOTWEAR: PURPLE SOLE PH

ACCESSORIES: BEND ACCESSORIES

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Blue Sunday Dress

Last Sunday, I decided to wear a blue dress. I'm not really the type who would wear a short dress because I'm pretty conscious with my battle scars from volleyball. However, this color really caught my eye when I saw it. I had this piece hanging in my wardrobe for a long time so I finally decided to wear it on a special day. Matt & I usually like to wear matching clothes during Sundays to church so he pulled of those nice Zara long sleeves from his closet that pretty matches my dress. 

After church we had to drive all the way to BF Homes, Paranaque for my nephews 4th birthday party so I just kept my outfit simple: CERTAIN THINGS blue dress, waist belt and block heels sandals. Accessorized my outfit with ASHBY bag, FRANZL BAJADA customized earrings and Forever 21 ring.

Dress: CERTAIN THINGS

Footwear: Primadonna
Bag: ASHBY

Earrings: FRANZL BAJADA

Ring: Forever 21

Have a wonderful week ahead!

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