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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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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Never Coast

Bad weather or not, it's still a good day to post my outfit wearing one of the coolest crop tee of the year with an inspirational message. I love this crop top because it's a complete mash-up of the new mesh trend today. 

So what's NEVER COAST? To my interpretation, it means that you always have to reach higher and be the best YOU that you can be which I apply to my everyday life.

Sharing this quote to you, "Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. - Dean Karnazes(Ultra Marathon Runner). What I learned from being an athlete is, you can never know what's going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride and each day has enough trouble on its own. We may fail a lot of times but as what Michael Jordan said, "I failed over & over & over again in my life & that is why I succeed."

Oh! By the way, finally I had time to have a hair makeover. It's been months since I planned everything and I want to thank Ren Ren Santos, one of the Asia's multi-awarded stylists for doing a wonderful job with my hair and making my dream come true. If you want to get your hair and/ make up done by him, call (02) 666 1179. :-D

Forget the librarian look and the school girl skirt because the TWENTEEN pleated skort I'm wearing has undergone some serious fashion treatment and paired it with an edgy Never Coast mesh crop top so it came out absolutely great. Wore it with a chunky mesh peep toe shoes, Moschino sling bag, FASHION SPICE MANILA gold chain necklace & VELOCI  cruiser watch for a street look.

That's it for today and don't forget, never coast!

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Take a Risk

I felt bold and adventurous so I dared myself wearing this statement piece, I LOVE NL CLOTHING long sleeves crop top with suspenders. With the Philippines' bipolar weather, I can always top this off with a vest if ever it gets cold or to not feel so bare. 

This tomboy-inspired piece looks killer paired with a high-waisted shorts from VINTAGE SHORTS PH.

Whether the crop top is bright or the shorts, make sure that there's a nice balance. You can even play with patterns as well!

My Zara Leather Boots surely elongated my petite frame. 

Don't forget the most important thing, accessorizing.

I chose to wear my FASHION SPICE MANILA  chunky chained necklace, LAROVE SHOP silver flash lenses, VELOCI cruiser watch, NINE WEST cross body bag & TERRANOVA fedora hat.

Keep your eye out for statement pieces while out in shopping, You can do so much with them plus you will stand out from the crowd. ;-P

Just one side not: "Take a Risk."

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Laid Black

Some people make color choices a big deal each day. Do you feel like wearing bright colors or dark colors on different days? The color choices some make have meanings behind it. I guess I'm one of those "mood dressers" as what they call it. 

For this day, black is the color to wear but don't get me wrong. I wore black not because I'm depressed but because of the weather. It was gloomy outside when I peeked from the window so I assumed its going to rain and my forecast was right. I'm glad I wore all black going to the event. I don't like the idea wearing bright colors when its raining so hard outside. Do you feel me?

Black is a fashion staple and pretty much go with 
everything and that can be worn to a different occasions. This THE URBAN HOUR black jogger pants are a perfect mix of both lazy day comfort and runway ready style.  Just perfect to go to an event on a rainy & lazy day.

Paired the jogger pants with a basic tee from BANANA REPUBLIC. 

Adding a pair of block heel sandals made me feel dressed up.

Spiced up my all black outfit with gold accessories. My choices to go with this outfit are FASHION SPICE MANILA chunky chain necklace, THE KIKAY ETC arm candies & VELOCI TIME cruiser watch. 

Mixing gold and black is a wardrobe makeover.

Don't get me wrong, I may feel lazy but when I put on clothes like this  but I feel strong, confident & comfortable. It's better to wear my clothes, and not have them wear me.

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3 out of 18

Dance Diva Regine Tolentino has just recently launched RT INFINITY SHAWLS, which can be bought at REGINE'S BOUTIQUE. Check out their Facebook & Instagram account if you are interested or you can go to Unit 6 & 7 Valencia St. Corner N. Domingo St. Valencia Hills, Condo. Commercial Complex, Brgy. Valencia, Quezon City. 

I am not really a fan of scarves or shawls but who would have thought 

you can wear a shawl in 18 different ways?

For those of you that don't know, an infinity shawl is just a giant loop of fabric but it can be styled from being a simple shawl to a halter dress.

So I thought I'd show you the 3 out of the 18 ways I would wear the infinity shawl.

1.) BEACH WRAP SKIRT

This way is easy to pop after a day at the beach without dragging those sandy feet through your skirt. Paired it up with a cute STYLE N SHINE bandeau. Slipped on my Forever 21 body chain & BELLA MANILA cute gold sandals that matches my LAROVE SHOP  sunglasses and I'm good to go.

2.) HALTER DRESS

Turned the infinity shawl into a halter dress baring enough to turn head around. It's just easy. You need to step inside the scarf, pull the ends at the right and left sides, then tie or pin those ends together over your neck. Fasten with a gold plated belt to accentuate your curves.

3.) KNEE LENGTH SKIRT

This lightweight infinity shawl falls lightly over your curves and offer casual comfort for a day of errands or work. I like the sporty/casual dressy vibe of this outfit. Slipped on my Bensimon pair to complete the casual look. I usually opt to just wear a watch like from BENCH TIME on a day of errands to track time. If you are unsure about showing 

 So there you have it! 3 out of 18 ways to wear your RT infinity shawl!

So what's your fave way of styling the Infinity Shawl? Go try it yourself!

Leave your thoughts and comments section below. 

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