Happy New Year 2015!

Last week we rang in the new year and declared, "Out with the old!" and, "In with the new!"

I just want to greet everybody a Happy New Year! I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones and friends. For me, I spent my holiday season well with the people close to my heart especially my boyfriend, Matt who stayed in the Philippines for us to celebrate our first Christmas & New Year together. 2014 was indeed a good year and I'm looking forward for what 2015 has for me. 

How about you? Since it's New Year, everybody's thinking of what's their new year's resolution. What to change from last year? This and that. The new year makes people welcome change. We make resolutions defining what will be better for our lives this 2015. Even if change is hard, just take baby steps and you'll get there.

I decide to go casual but still fash-i-on as Matt and I went to the mall. Some folks are already posting their New Year's preparation while I'm still at the mall scoring some post holiday sales. By the way, credits to Matt Salem for taking these nice photos. I didn't know you have a photography talent in you love! ;-P

So here are the brands that I wore:

Top: THE URBAN HOUR

Bottom: VETUS SHOP

Watch: VELOCI

Footwear: SHOEDDICTION

Moschino Case: ITS GORGEOUS GIRLS

Earrings: Forever 21

For the nth time, Happy New Year!

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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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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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Awakening

Happy Monday my lovely readers? Let's start this week with an inspirational uplift, shall we? I just want to share that I had a beautiful Sunday at church yesterday with my sisters wearing my white Tilly set from DRESSCODE PROJECT. Accessorized it with my STYLE N SHINE Kortny sunnies, white plated belt, MOONSTONE JEWELS bracelet, ASHBY black Nicole tote bag and SPRING MANILA Helga flats. It always feels good ending your week by going to church to reflect and ask forgiveness from the wrong things you've done. Then by Monday, you feel refreshed and ready for another week ahead.  

I go to Victory Malate or Greenhills. The pastor talked about the new Mission series called "Uncharted". It's about discovering your role in reaching out to lost cities and training leaders. You may think you lack ability or influence to make a difference but with God, nothing is impossible. I want to share this verse from Matthew 5:13,14 that Jesus says,

"You are the salt of the earth...You are the light of the world...".

If you are wondering, the presence of salt and light has an immediate effect on the surroundings. Salt causes a transformation in the substances it is added to and light makes visible things which were previously unseen. It brings relief and clarity to the fear and confusion brought by darkness. In this verse, Jesus calls every believer of His to make a difference in the world.     Now, have you ever asked yourself why do you go to church? And, what is your purpose after you get out of church? 

There is more that I could share. However, for now this is a really great lesson to share from what I learned from church yesterday. 

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Game on!

Sporting a casual look/sporty look to my boyfriend's game.  I am wearing a Terranova basic track pants paired with a simple white tank top. This is the first time I tried this look and good thing I was able to pull it off. Since these are the most comfortable pair of pants I own for now, I'll look for reasons to wear them often.

If you want to wear a sporty look, it is important to wear pair track pants with a fitted top. It's easy to lose yourself in a huge baggy shirt when you're looking for comfort but your outfit definitely loses its style quality.

So avoid wearing loose shirts. Track pants have a casual vibe that you really need to step up your game in styling or else the style may look a bit sloppy.

Got shady in a stylish way with my EYE KNOW RIGHT sunnies & UNDEFEATED 5 strike snapback.

And the best part of this outfit is my personalized & handmade EDGE CO gold accessories. I had them engraved "Liss & Matt" behind a barcode tag. They also have different charms you can choose from to personalize your bracelet or necklace. I am so in love with mine!

L is for my love for Moschino. This is my favorite on-the-go bag. I can use it on a regular day and at parties.

The must-have footwear to really achieve a sporty look is sneakers. 

Before I end this, I just want to congratulate the Green Archers for winning their game against UE. The game was breathtaking and they had a good bounce back to win the game. 

So for this outfit, I just want to communicate the sense of being comfortable as well as the sense of fashion. Always put comfort over anything else. But... how about both? ;-)

Leave your thoughts and comments section below. 

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