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Friday, November 25, 2011

OOTD: Color Blocking

Yes, despite my cough and colds, I went out again. This time, I was only supposed to buy a new headset/ microphone 'cause the one I have was acting up.

This is just going to be very quick.




I have really raved about this necklace. It's a bib necklace that I got for P50 near Manila City Hall. It just makes such a statement piece, right?

Thanks mom for the pics. They may be out of focus but you tried. Hehe!

Thrift Adventures

I miss thrifting. The rush of excitement you feel when you get a whiff of that familiar scent of garments kept in boxes and sacks. I know for others that's gross but I think we have cleaner thrift stores in the Philippines not like Salvation Army in the US.

So last Thursday, despite my cough and colds, I hauled my feverish self so I can do thrifting with my friend, Nida. She said she has not gone bargain haunting as well since I left for Manila. She said she missed my 'eye for style'. Aww...

Of course, before you go to any thrift store, it is important to know what you are looking for. Otherwise, you will be overwhelmed. Chances are people go to thrift stores without any idea of what clothing pieces to find (except seasonal items like swimsuits or jackets, as in these times). They are left hauling themselves with second-hand clothes that either don't fit their style or are just plain bad choices. And they will say that they had an awful experience.

For that day, I was looking for a knit skirt, something that is similar to my Baleno thrifted find, anything denim since denims are back and maybe anything polka dotted.

So off we go...

What I wore: Jacket/Blazer- Oxygen; blouse-thrifted; skirt- Baleno; flats-Penshoppe; bangles- Accesorize


and of course, my OS ring!


These rows alone are for bottoms. So if you don't know what you are looking for, you will be swamped!

I found a nice skirt although it wasn't black as I expected. I did not find any polka dot top but my heart stopped when I saw this---



It is a bird print cropped top! Yey! When I wore it with my skirt, it was just perfect. Well, my heart stopped again when I was home inspecting it's labels and all (I am not big on label so I don't check them first). It was from Divided by H&M. Seriously!

After that, we headed to McDo and you know what happened. We sampled Mcflurry Cadbury and my cough worsened.

That's Nida and her chicken

Thursday, November 24, 2011

I am sick...

I have not been this ill before. I will get occasional colds and after taking any OTC meds, I'd be fine the next day. Ironically too, I have not been this sick in Manila considering all that pollution, all that dust, that noise and the stress!

But when I went home, I got sick after just a week and so far, it has been the longest that I have been sick, I think. Worse, I might have another asthma attack. I am seriously vomiting from all that coughing! I have been cancelling my classes because I have a weird voice. Plus, after five straight hours of talking, I feel that my throat is sore and I'd start coughing again.

It is seriously cold here in Leyte. Like seriously. I am always covering myself with my flannel blanket but even that cannot keep me from the cold.

Anyways, I think I might have also been slacking off in taking Vit.C. So yeah. And also, I have least resistance to Mcflurry. McDonald's recently added a new member to their sweets and sundaes and it is Mcflurry Cadbury.








Sorry that the photos don't show the little balls of chocolate that's distinctly Cadbury but yeah, this is good! I did not finish mine though because I was coughing and embarrassing myself. After all who eats sundae when they have colds and cough? Me!

So yeah, but I'm still sick...   :(

Saturday, November 19, 2011

When Friends Think of You...

I may be single everyday but I am lucky I am never alone. I am surrounded with good friends I can drag anytime to watch the latest Twilight saga, or go to the most wonderful winter attraction in tropical country, or invite for a quick chat over a glass of frap or over a pitcher of margarita. Basically, I am never alone.

Take my best friend Jehan for instance. We may be miles and miles apart since she is in Philadelphia but because of Facebook and Twitter, we don't miss out on a lot of stuff.

This is a shout out to her and an expression of my big thanks when I got this package of her "pasalubong".


Clinique make up. I love the Spiced Apple lipstick and how it glides smoothly.  <3

Last year, she gave me a Kenneth Cole Reaction purse which some A-hole stole along with my cash and cards. I think I blogged about it here. Well, anyways, aside from the Clinique makeup, I also got a lot of Kenneth Cole Reaction purses! Hahaha! I got two purses including this very awesome purple travelling kit/ makeup bag and another black wallet (not in the photo).



Oh, I also got that purple Guess purse, something I can tote to the movies or coffee dates.

This is Jehan, my bestie since high school, rockin' her cool fall get up.
Feel na feel talaga ang tights-under-shorts ensemble.  Layering to the highest level!

So there.. Thanks so much, Je.. I love all the stuff and you will see me wearing them, I promise. Oh, in my latest post, I think I wore the Spiced Apple lipstick.

Tee Shirt Obsessed



I have this weird obsession with T-shirts these days. Be it cropped, statement or plain, I am loving the kind of comfort that I get from these cotton babies. I also find myself watching and spending countless hours researching how to rock simple t-shirts.

Well, this morning, I was supposed to do the last of my unpacking (you already know I moved back to my hometown) and I saw this red t-shirt with a screaming "ARRRRRGH" in the front and a picture of a pirate. It fit me well that I did not bother to ask who owned that. Hahahaha!

Apart from the loud print and the color, which is one of the trends this time around, there was really nothing special about that shirt. So I donned my ever-favorite bib necklace and got my dad's fedora hat to give the whole ensemble some oomphh. What do you think?

T-shirt, Penshoppe, Jeans, Red Girl; Belt, Surplus




Oh, I also got a new pair of flats, also from Penshoppe. But since it's screaming red, I don't think I can wear it with anything. So basically, I am still on the hunt for another go-to shoe...


I love the pattern on these shoe. Very flashy...

Aside from wearing statement necklaces, you can also turn an otherwise plain sando into a nice casual get-up by putting on a blazer.

I wore this today when my dad asked me to have an impromptu driving session around town.



Sando (Artwork); Blazer (Bayo); Shorts (from Greenhills); OS ring (from Greenhills); Flats (Penshoppe)

The driving was still a bit "sketchy", "rusty" and my dad was not a good instructor since he was panicking and he panicked more than I do. So, I guess I need to practice and practice some more.

And oh.. I'd love to know how you rock your basic tee.. Please share. Thanks.

Monday, November 14, 2011

I SEE SNOW!

So I guess I am the weirdest person on this planet because at this age (which I won't mention. tehehehe!), I am super excited to see snow, and penguins and sea lions. Well, who wouldn't? In tropical Philippines, it is a must-watch event! We don't have any of those mentioned here so when last November 5, 2011, the Manila Ocean Park opened it's doors to our new Antarctica-based friends, I was excited, of course!

I coaxed my friend Marian to come with me. If you remember, me and my law school friends Marian Therese and Christian Zarah agreed to meet more often than usual and this month, we were supposed to go to a relaxing massage or facial. However, unfortunate things happened so Zarah cancelled. I then coaxed Marian to go on a trip to Manila Ocean Park. She has not been there before. I've seen the Oceanarium around two years ago but they added some new attractions lately to usher in the holidays. They also added a Snow Village, a Sea Lion Show and of course, the Penguin exhibit in what they dub as Trail to Antarctica.

This is us, at the entrance of Oceanarium





Check out this puffer fish! It's very poisonous.

This is Marian posing with the fishes. Nakakaduling daw. hehe!


After checking out the several species of fishes and other marine life in the Oceanarium, we went to the Penguin Exhibit and the Snow Slide. I think we were the noisiest group in there because even long after the whole slide was over, we were still laughing our butts out! Way to go, awesome fear of heights!




This is the Humbolt Penguin, a variety that is found in the tip of South America.
Well, actually they live in the South Pole. 

This fellow reminded us of Mumble Happy Feet! So cute!

You can go inside to feed the penguins for P250. The staff will give you two fishes to feed the penguins and you can take your picture while feeding these fellas.


My hair was flown in all directions! Argghh! It's freezing!

Taken in the Snow Village. Marian said she might not go to the US if it's this freezing cold.
It was -15 degrees Celsius inside.

We were not allowed to take any pictures or use our camera while inside the snow village because the cold temperature might damage the gadget. We were given protective coats to stay comfortable. It was a good thing we wore almost-appropriate attire. LOL!

Then we headed to the Sea Lion show. I think there were two shows in the afternoon. The first one started at 2PM and the last show started at 4:30 PM. We went there at 4:30 PM and were entertained by Vincent and Isabelle. The Sea Lion show tickets cost P150 but definitely worth it.

All in all, that was quite an amazing Sunday. Very tiring but great.

Oh, here is my outfit for today...


Pink tank top with full lace back- Surplus Shop; Blazer- Bayo; Leggings; Flats- Penshoppe

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

OOTD: Lunch Date

I miss blogging. I am so sorry if I had not gone here for a while or posted any outfit posts. I have always been in the comforts of my cousin's home so naturally, all I wear are pj's and unflattering shorts. Hehe!

Oh, it's November now. It's finally getting a bit chilly here so I am so excited to shop for clothes appropriate for the coming colder days. I looked around SM and found really nice scarves. I have also been on the hunt for nice pair of oxford flats so that might be my next go-to shoe. Me and cousin went to Greenhills last week but most of the stuff I bought there were all gifts for Christmas. Oh, except for this ring that I am going to show you in this post.

Anyways, I went out last Tuesday and had lunch with a friend who shall remain nameless. LOL! So, this was what I wore.


I usually wear something underneath this sheer nude top but now, I did not wear the tanktop. So it's my undergarment peeking out. LOL! Well, it was so hot outside.



I wore my Baleno thrifted skirt again as per advice from feasfulife that I should wear it more often. Thanks for the comment by the way. And yeah, I got a few nice stares wearing this and strutting my ass in Makati.

this is my Tita Rubi's Terranova belt

my recent obsessions consist of oversized bubble rings, cocktail rings and connector rings.
Connector ring, Accesoriz; Torqoise ring; Greenhills bazaar



I like this top a lot. I tucked it inside on the front but I just allowed it to hang loose at the back.

I wish I'd post more here. But I think I'd be busy for the next few weeks because I'd be moving back home. I'd be redoing my room and helping my mom with stuff. But, I'll try my best.