Denim on Denim

Some of you must be wondering how to pair your jean jacket with jeans? Now, that's a tricky one but with the reemergence if the 90s grunge and chambray, denim found its way back in the runway. As what Gap's director of engagement and marketing and public relations Olivia Doyne said, "The trick with denim on denim is to make sure you're mixing up both fabric weights and the washes". For example with what I'm wearing, I paired my MOSSIMO light wash and lightweight chambray Western shirt with medium wash skinny jeans.

The awesome thing about this look is that denim pieces are fun and edu and can be paired with just about everything. On the other hand, however, is that its really tricky to pull off and matching wrong shades can provide a fashion failure of epic proportions.

And, sure, the models look so cool wearing them but for an average woman like me, all I need is to tuck my jeans into my Call It Spring boots and rock the style without looking like a walking fashion faux pas. Jazzed up my jeans outfit with Forever 21 gold hoop earrings with dangling coins and bangles.

Whatever you want to say, denim is going to stay in the fashion trend.

Now try to do denim on denim. ;-P

Top: MOSSIMO
BOTTOM: MOSSIMO
SHOES: Call It Spring
Accessories: Forever 21

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Go Green

How's everyone been doing? Posting a sporty outfit today sporting the colors of green & white that represents my alma mater. I know all Lasallians are still coping up with the loss but win or lose, I'm still proud of how the athletes play for their school and supporters. Moving on, since season is getting near I have to do some extra work out especially cardio. By the way, I LOVE RUNNING. Especially, hitting the road alone and feeling the breeze brushing through my skin. Running, it's a way for me to think. You don't know how it helps me think deeper about things in my life. 

Other than the brain benefits of running, it's the best cardiovascular exercise ever. This is the cardio you can do at home and anywhere plus you don't need any equipment. It helps you burn fats developed in your body. But for those who have some problems with running then you can go slow at slow pace first. It also helps you tone those flabby part of the body. 

So, all you need is a pair of quality and light running shoes. A 145 pounds person can easily burn 300 calories in 30 minutes. There is no "right" cardio exercise. The best choice for you is the one that you enjoy and the one you'll work the hardest at. Set a goal, blast those calories to & get in great shape.

Sports Wear: HALISIFITS

Voss Water: QUINTESSENTIAL

Bose SIE2i Earphones: ELEKSIS MARKETING

Socks: AESICS

Shoes: NIKE

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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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Shades of Grey on Sun Rays

Hello everyone! Beautiful sun rays piercing to the clouds, welcoming a bright new day. I'm reminded of the summer in this heat but I just thought of mixing different shades of grey in my outfit since it's already ber-months. I usually go for a matchy-matchy look but for a change, I'm mixing different shades in one look.

I found myself a comfy grey longsleeves from CERTAIN THINGS. It has soft, cotton fabric and an awesome fit on my athletic shoulder. Then I laid my eye on this curve hugging one-side maxi skirt  from WE ARE FASHIONAPPLE and fell in love with it. This sexy one-sided maxi skirt spiced up the whole outfit and its perfect for the weather. 

If you've been following me ever since, you'll notice these Zara leather boots pretty much haven't left my feet because they've been a perfect "moving" shoes for me. Brought my GRIZZLY GEAR leather messenger bag to the meeting with me today. It's perfect for carrying everyday essentials, this spacious bag has the right size to fit my laptop in.

For my accessories, it got me wondering if the mixing of metals is acceptable elsewhere like gold, silver and bronze, upon which I immediately realized when I tried it on me, of course it is! Mixed my gold necklace, gold plated belt, BENCH TIME silver watch, THE PINK DRESSER inspiring tricolor ring.

How do you like my look today?

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Coffee Break

How's your Sunday going so far? Nice, I hope. Mine is so far so good because it's a sunny Sunday outside the coffee place. Oh hello sunshine & goodbye storm! Today, I'm praying for the people in all the areas that were hit by the storm Mario.

For today's post, I thought of posting my outfit inspired by one of the most talked family, The Kardashians. I always go for "comfortable dressy" clothes whenever I'll go to events so I picked out my favorite FOREVER 21 jumpsuit from my closet and added minimal accessories for a classy look. Moschino belt, Forever 21 bangle, EYE KNOW RIGHT two-toned sunnies and KIKAYS BOUTIQUE doctors bag for a perfect finish. 

Before I forget, I really have this thing for color GOLD and I want to thank JUST IN CASE MANILA for sending me over a disco gold Macbook Pro Case that comes with matching gold keyboard protector and dust plug ins. <3

Pull out those playsuits or jumpsuit and style them whatever you want. ;-P

Search for your favorite celebrities for some style inspiration. 

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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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Shake Your Way To Fitness With Powerplate!

Hello everyone who is curious about Powerplate! I found this amazing fitness machine during my physical therapy in METAFACTOR WELLNESS. Since I could not run or lift weights because of my back injury, Powerplate saved the day. So, I thank Powerplate for my fast recovery also I did Hydro Threadmill or Underwater Threadmill. 

The idea behind the Powerplate machine is that exercises performed on the vibrating platform will be extra-effective. The vibrations activate reflexive contractions in the muscles and can ramp up your intensity quite effectively.

Would you believe that 10 minutes on the Powerplate is equal to 60 minutes of conventional training?

Powerplate might just be the best kept fitness secret in the present. Plus it is for people of all ages, conditions, and fitness levels because power plate exercises are low impact, which means they're easy on the joints but deceptively effective.

So are you ready to step up the plate? Try these simple stretches, back and lower body strengthening for accelerated muscle tone and calorie burn. Thank you PT Patrick and PT Charlotte for putting my recovery in the fast lane. :-D

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