Simple Joys

Simple things that make me happy:
*this was taken two weeks ago when the sister and I went to the mall..

1. spending time with my sister and eating cheap but delicious desserts:

Less than 100 peso desserts from the food court.
I forgot the name of the store but they sell super delicious desserts all for less than 100 pesos (less than $2)

Currently loving KFC crushers -- love this strawberry yogurt drink that has undissolved milk tidbits.. Super yummy and it's only 75 pesos! (less than $2)

2. window shopping.. I am crushing on this blazer from Mango... love how they mixed the classic look of tweed with a biker jacket silhouette..

3. rediscovering hidden treasures in my closet.

Old shoes..
Perfect for the leopard fever that I'm having lately..=)

I was kinda sad to learn that the Topshop store in Alabang has closed already.. I really hope that they are just relocating to a bigger space.. Will check it out again this weekend.. I do not shop there weekly (Topshop isn't really the cheapest place to shop at) but I love the eye candy and inspirations it gives me just going into that tiny store..

Love this outfit.. It's bordering on boring but me likes it..
Forever 21 shirt; Bayo pants; Janilyn leopard pumps; Zara bag

Thank you for all your lovely and concerned comments about my Typhoon post.. Hopefully everything will turn out better for the other Filipinos who weren't as lucky.. I didn't post last week because I was feeling kinda guilty over the situation. I also felt that last week was not the time to talk about fashion and latest finds as there were more important matters to spend time and energy on. Relief operations are still ongoing so if you want to help you can still do so..=)


PS. I will resume the WHITE TANK DIY SERIES this week. So please check back if you can..=)

Night out with my girls

Fun night, met up with my college friends whom I haven't seen in a long time for dinner and clubbing until my shoes acted like a diva and decided to give me MAJOR pain haha.. Lesson learned: Should've worn my tried and tested clubbing shoes, not the once I have only worn once to a dinner and probably had about 30 steps mileage..=P

Hello. I'm Miss red-eye! I have red-eye in ALL pics. Happens all the time.
Night of the hand-on-the-hips pose.
Landmark dress over a F 21 lingerie-ish top; Celine shoes; Forever 21 clutch & bracelet; Chanel earrings

I got this Forever 21 clutch on sale for around $10.
I super love the gold pyramid detail and the leathery look of it.
Not bad for $10 right?

4 DIY necklaces in 30 minutes!

Started out with these:

(DIY materials: from Carolina's; Ribbon from Calliope; Safety pins from a sari-sari store)

Ended up with these:

The leopard print ribbon is actually my pony tail holder, I just pinned it to the chain..
(Forever 21: gray tank and vest)

My Mix and Match DIY Necklaces.. I call them "The Pinned Collection". I don't know if they're actually 4 because they're kinda mix and match and some are parts of the chunkier necklace and some pieces can be worn on their own. Yes, I did it in 30 minutes because I only used safety pins to anchor and put the chains together. No scissors, pliers or hooks.. So fun, I felt so crafty last night!

And oh, remember the sneakpeek DIY necklace I posted before? I'm also done with it but I want to post it with decent outfit posts.. Not me looking silly with the selftimer in my cramped up apartment..=P

Thanks for all your greetings on my last post!!=)

2 months + RIP My shady friend

My little blog turned 2 months yesterday!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by my blog, added me to their blogroll and those who commented!
Thanks for welcoming me into this stylish blogosphere!!=)
You can check out my first post to know more about me..=)

Tiered top: Plains and Prints; Shorts from a bazaar; shoes: DSW; Ring: Junkfood; Sunglasses: Folded & Hung

My siblings/pig-out partners!!
Today, we ate at our favorite pasta place Cibo!! We always order the same thing haha!!! Everytime.

The other day my sunglasses leapt to its own death and as much as I want to bring him back to life it's just not possible anymore.. I'm kinda sad because I know it's such a cheap sunglasses ($5.99) but I LOOOVED the design so much!!=( Plus it reminds me of Downtown SF, my favorite place next to Manila.. =( So this will be his last photo-op..

Goodbye my camwhore buddy for 3 months! The billiard table and I are going to miss you..=P

Edward Cullen shirt + Sexy red

Shirt:Forever 21; Shorts:from a bazaar; Shoes:B club; Bag :Louis Vuitton; Sunglasses: Forever 21

Black bracelet: Calliope; Crystal bracelet: AccessorizeI bought this men's shirt from Forever 21 (from the Heritage 1981 line) for my BF. I call it the Edward Cullen shirt because it reminds me of the gray shirt he wore in the movie! (I'm a big twilight fan..=P) When the boy tried it on it was too plunging for him so he gave it back and yey it fits me fine!=) Love the shirt it is so soft! The shoes are an impulse buy. I went to the mall a few days ago to buy groceries and I ended up with these babies!! haha=P

In other news, 2 of my closest friends in medschool are throwing a housewarming party today for their new apartment. I'll be going later, so excited!=)

Enjoy your weekend!

Poor Girl's Balmain

Ooops!! Good thing I knowhow to edit a little.. haha
(Thrifted Blazer;Topshop Tank; Bayo tights; Centropel suede ankle boots; Forever 21 sunglasses)

This blazer is inspired by Balmain (again). I LOOOVVEEE Balmain!! Bought this blazer last year in the Summer Capital/Thrifting capital of the Philippines --Baguio City for 50 pesos ($1). Yes for a dollar!! Initially this was a blouse but I had it reworked into a blazer.

Which look do you like more the one with the tights or bare legs? I personally like the one with tights because my legs look uugggss plus the tights adds drama to the outfit but the bare look is more suitable in Manila's tropical weather.

Styled and produced by: Me
Photographed by: Rosemarie our househelp (Yey for her!!)

Nonito Donaire is the sh*t + failed attempt at sporty dressing

Did you watch how Nonito Donaire box the life out of Martinez? Ok, I'm exaggerating but Martinez got hit HARD!! It was my first time to watch a live boxing match and I super enjoyed it.. Plus both Brian Villoria and Nonito Donaire won!! Yey! Times like these makes me more proud of being Filipino..=)

I'm so glad my dad borrowed my boxing gloves a few months ago (YES THE PINK ONE I posted earlier here!! haha) because he saw Donaire at the boxing gym and yey for me I have a signed Donaire gloves..

(Bayo vest, Forever 21 tank, bayo pants, Crossings heels, Louis Vuitton bag)

Earlier that day I wanted to wear something sporty.. Not hardcore sporty but just some sporty inspired outfit but I didn't manage to find anything in my closet so I settled with a jersey tank and a colorful vest with Red and Blue.. I have always associated Red and blue with boxing because those are the most common color of shorts and gloves I see.. =)

After the match, my whole family went to eat at a Japanese Restaurant named Sachi located around Araneta Coliseum.. If you're from Manila try it they have the BEST SALMON SASHIMI!!! Then my siblings and I went to Cubao X (formerly known as Marikina Shoe Expo).. Cubao X is an old street with thrift stores, Italian restaurant, shoe store, art gallery, dance studio, sari-sari store (smally grocery store) etc..

I will do a post about Cubao X tomorrow because that place is like a chaotic treasure chest, so much to discover. I am not kidding.. I will post lots of pics tomorrow plus our random shopping loot..

$8 Forever 21 Jumpsuit

(forever 21 jumpsuit shoes:from DSW cuff:foldedandhung bag:Louis Vuitton)
with my all checked-out sister/camwhore partner!=P

Went to Fantasy World with my sisters, cousins, nieces and the BF.. The kids went swimming while the grown-ups camwhored and played a little table tennis.. We were supposed to play bowling but everyone got pretty lazy..=p

I got this jumpsuit from Forever 21 2 months ago during my SF vacation.. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the price $7.99!! I got so excited because the jumpsuit is so NOW and yet they've marked it down already!! Oh Forever 21 how I love thee! It kind of has a pajama feel to it which i like, very lounge-y.. The shoes I got on sale too from the bargain basement of DSW for $32.. I like it because it has strip of faux-leopard print, girrafe print, stingray print and I don't know the rest hahaha.. the studded cuff is from folded and hung which I got for around 200 pesos.