White Out!

There's so much trends going around the world like now that sometime you don't know  where to go or what to follow but here's any easier way out of the clutter: wearing white on white and, more white. You don't need to pull up big bills from your wallet to follow a celebrity to pull the look off; this is something you won't even think twice to purchase it. I got the H&M crop top and Forever 21-inspired high waisted shorts from FAIRE FUSION and you wouldn't believe how much it costs.  I'll give you a hint: It's not even half the retail price. And, I just want to keep it minimal so I accessorized my look with a nice handmade necklace from PINK OUTSIDE THE BOX & rings from Forever 21. To preserve the monochromatic style, I went for a white open-toe block heel sandals with a little color of black from HUEMANILA. 

Just a reminder, make sure the shades work together. Ask yourself, does one white look so bright that it makes the other almost look dirty? Be mindful how your whites work together.

By the way, I decided its time for a change. No more blonde ends and sticking to a simple and sophisticated bob look.

Top & Bottom: FAIRE FUSION

Necklace: PINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Rings: Forever 21

Footwear: HUEMANILA

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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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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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