I heart my friends.

Pajama turned into blazer: Surplus Shop; Forever 21 shirt; Shorts from a bazaar; Renegade fold shoes; Folded and Hung chain necklace

I wore my $3 pajama turned into blazer.
Wore it with a relaxed white shirt and bright colored shoes so that I won't look matronic because sometimes leopard print makes you look older, but it always depends on the styling..=)

In between drinking, videoke-ing and munching, my friends and I would sneak outside for a mini photoshoot and to gossip a little. We were supposed to take pictures on the street near the big trees but some stray dogs didn't like the idea and kept on growling at us. We were so scared but we still kept on trying haha. In the end we just opted for the garage and walkway in my friend's apartment. I am super happy that all my friends are always willing to take my pictures. Even before I started blogging they have always been tiyaga (patient) with my demanding camwhore needs haha! We can't be friends if you can't take good shots of me, unless you play very good Tong-its (card games) haha! Yes, only 2 requirements.=P

Yey for Christmas parties, dressing up and camwhore sessions!=)

Question to bloggers out there:
Who takes your outfit photos when you're outside and can't take your trusty tripod with you?

3B's: Blazer, Bazaar and Busog!

Hello blazer, long time no wear! I'm Mads, your master hahaha..
The last time I wore this was during my trip to SF last Feb '09 and I actually forgot I had this.
I'm so happy that we are reunited again..=P

Blazer: The black shop; knitted vest: Forever 21; 100 peso bazaar shorts; SM dept store shoes;
Louis Vuitton Speedy; My DIY necklace; Leopard cuff from Cubao X

My family and I ate dinner at Sentro 1771 yesterday. The restaurant specializes in contemporary Filipino cuisine. I LOVED the food so much that I brought home the leftover cornedbeef sinigang and I had them for breakfast this morning!

These are my favorites:

Us 3. Sister 2 was MIA since it's exam week. You know me, I'm picnik crazy.
Tried the halloween theme this time.

We also ate yummy cupcakes from Cupcakes by Sonja which was just across Sentro.

nyum nyum nyum

After dinner, we stopped by Rockwell's Moonlit Bazaar and I scored this vintage Casio watch from the 70's. At first I was doubtful of its "vintage-icity" but when I showed it to my Dad, he said that he had the exact watch when he was in college. So yey I'm so happy with my great find, it has the normal analog arms and a digital display too. I have a thing for "pang-tatay looking" watches. I like watches that look like it doesn't belong to me that's why I always borrow the BF's watch too.

My newest eye candies:
Bangles from a booth selling accessories from India and this super cool flag coin purse.

BTW, BUSOG means full/stuffed = ME! =)

New stuff + Typing Maniac!

Hello everyone!!
How was your weekend?
Hope you enjoyed it especially those in the US!!
I'm sure your 4th of July weekend was a blast!!

I seriously need to learn how to configure the SLR, digicam pics look less crappy and washed out than this!!
(Bleached tank: Trunkshow; Vest & Sunglasses: Forever 21; Shorts: from a bazaar)

My weekend was fun.. Last Saturday the boy and I finally got to watch Transformers 2 and it was great!! Robot eyecandy galore! Wore the bleached tank but this time over a knitted vest from F21..

NEW STUFF!!

the blazer was given to me by my sister.. she went thrifting and she bought this for me.. It's big but I'll have it reworked.. Super excited to wear this, I love its print!!First saw these boxes when I bought my Monica Fig shoes last year.. I remember being amazed by this clear boxes. A few months ago, I found an online store selling them but the pick-up only took place last Saturday.. The boy bought it for me!! Super happy with these boxes.. I won't put all my shoes here only the delicate ones like my snakeskin and suede shoes.. I love the fact that my bulkiest shoes fit into it. yey!

Expect a shoe post soon..=P

Went to the grocery store on Sunday and look what we found -- the cutest pineapple ever!! It is TINY!

Sorry for the lack of post, I've been feeling quite lazy lately because I have a new addiction yet again -- TYPING MANIAC on facebook!! Who else plays this??? I'm Top 11 on my friends list.. What have you evolved into?? I hope I'll turn into a CYBORG soon..

The Ultimate Trendsetter

The most stylish sashayed in them. Us bloggers scoured thrift stores for them. But Michael Jackson rocked the shining shimmering blazers/jacket look 20 years ahead of us! We might not get inspirations from him directly but surely the fashion houses took a hint or two from him.

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Rihanna in Balmain
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My $1 thrifted Balmain inspired blazer

Weird pets? No, Paris you're not the first one to have a weird friend.
Remember Bubbles?
Paris Hilton with her illegal pet Kinkajou (a racoon like animal), Baby Luv

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Michael Jackson is psychic!!
He probably knew years ago that there's gonna be an epidemic of Swineflu/H1N1 so he wore masks in advance!=P

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RIP Michael, your music and style will surely live on.

Back to Basics + White T Revamp

DIY draped shirt with safety pins

Blazer: Plains and Prints; Topshop jeans; Renegade Folk shoes
Accessorize necklace; Diamond necklace a surprise gift from the boy; F&H sunglasses

I'm having DIY fever! I know my draping skills are non-existent but it doesn't stop me from trying..=) This one is super easy and would just take about 10 minutes of your precious time.. There are actually 3 safety pins on the shirt, 1 at the middle and 2 on each side. I need to practice more, draping is so fun! Oh and the shoes are new, so happy.. I got them on sale!=)

Uuggghhh the camera's so weird the shots were taken one after the other and yet they seem to have different lightings and settings. (except the 1st one because I edited it)

TAGGED by EDEN: 20 Favorite Things

Cebu City's chicest girl tagged me! Super had fun answering this, very Gradeschool slumbook..=)

ANG AKING MGA PABORITONG BAGAY, BOW!!
(My favorite things, bow!)

1. COLOR - BLACK!!Black is a no-brainer and almost every cut looks flattering in this color, IMO.
2. DESSERT - Recently - Frozen Yogurt (I'm addicted to this), forever - Sansrival (yes, even the 15 peso ($0.30) Burger Machine version makes my day!)

Favorite color and dessert!
(Top & Jeans: Topshop; Shoes: Renegade Folk; Bangle: Rockwell Bazaar; Bag; LV)

3. SMELL - anything that will make me smell like "sabong panlaba (laundry detergent) + fabric softener". Currently alternating these 3: Clean Fresh Laundry, Acca Kappa and Leyende Beach bomb.

4. FLOWER - Stargazers, the bigger the better.

5. ANIMAL - My doggy, of course!

6. MONTH - November. My birthday and the showing of New Moon!!! Double YEY!

7. BEVERAGE - Unhealthily addicted to Coke Zero. For alcoholic beverage -- Tequila Rose forever and ever and Grand Matador! Yes, the super cheap rhum (less than $2 for a big bottle) brings back fun memories of my younger years!!=)

8. SHOES - like Eden, I have a huge crush on the YSL cage shoes but I want the version Jane is wearing.

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9. SNACKS - Anything sweet like pastillas, yema, ensaymada.. And tortillos (the red one) with salsa dip!

10. SONGS - Mariah Carey and Beatles songs.

11. BOOK - Twilight series! Shanghai Baby and Nakpil Orosa Malate (thanks to my friend Maneesh)

12. FRUIT - Banana and Peaches. Lately, I've been eating lychee from our free breakfast in the hospital yummy!

13. HAIRSTYLE - not too adventurous with hairstyles because my hair is stubborn at times haha..

14. PIECE/S OF CLOTHING - my thrifted $1 Balmainesque blazer, crazy printed Patricia Field scarf, drop crotch pants, tanks for layering.

15. STORES TO SHOP - Topshop, Folded and Hung, Plains and Prints, SM dept store, Landmark, Ramp at Crossings, Janilyn, Forever 21 and thrift stores!

16. SEASON - not a season but I LOVE the cold weather (COLD but not rainy ha). Perfect for layering! SF weather is perfect for me.

Blazer: The Black shop; Jeans: Topshop; Ankle boots: Centropel; Scarf: Bazaar; Bag:LV

17. HOBBIES - blogging, window shopping, practicing putting on make-up (I'm also a frustrated make-up artist), crafts and DIY and studying (haha only if I have new set of highlighters and colored pens!).
Last but not the least - CARDGAMES!!! Esp Pusoy and Tong-its! It's not even a hobby, it's an addiction already!

With my medschool friends.. I miss them, most of them transferred schools already =(

2 years ago was the peak of our gambling days. My friend was able to buy a dog worth P22,000 pesos ($400+) with his winnings! I, on the other hand, could not bet that big so the biggest amount I won was P1,800 (less than $40). Not bad no?

haha this was the day when my friends decided to gamble with 25 centavo coins! So annoying!
Med school is super stressful, we need to unwind sometimes.
Tsk tsk tsk excuses, excuses haha!

18. THINGS TO COLLECT - Shoes, magazines, accessories, cute notebooks and random McDonald Happy meal toys (esp Hello Kitty happy meal toys).

some of my favorite HIGH heels
(Boutique 9; Janilyn; Renegade Folk; Janeo; Celine)

Magazines (Non-Vogue or Non-US Vogue are my loves)

(Some of my fave issues)

19. MOVIE - Hav Plenty - Has anyone else seen this?

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I didn't actually watch this in a movie house. Back in the days when there were still movies for rent, I chanced upon this and I loved it so much I told the video rent shop that I lost it and paid for the VHS copy!=) I super super love this movie!

20. RESTAURANT - Red Kimono for my favorite Japanese food, Cibo for Pasta, Banapple for almost everything!

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Not part of the tag, I just want to show you what I looked like for the last 10 days! I was assigned at the H1N1 screening in our hospital and I sounded like a wind-up doll/broken record.

I ask this set of questions to every patient "Nanggaling po ba sa ibang bansa? Me ubo, sipon, lagnat, masakit ang lalamunan? Pangalan, pirma ho." "Have you been to another country? Do you have cough, colds, fever or sore throat? Please put your name and signature here"

I'm not kidding, we have an average of 160-200 patients a day, so you do the math.. Phhewww I'm glad I do not manifest a single symptom. Haaayyyy!

BTW, my second name is Nicole =)

I tag:
Rain of My lovestory
Denise of denisekatipunera
Hanna of littlemissdressup
Angelica of ModeJunkie
Marian of mariankihogo
Qin of qinatthedisco
Doc Khaz of beautifulthings
Allie of missmaterialist
Maggie of headoverheelz
Noelle of noellechantal
Monica of Frouflu
Kira of kirafashion
Janelle of thedarkhue
Kelly of mysocalledfabulous
Yves of urbanharlequin
Oskar of oskarsobsession
Dollface

Hope you enjoy answering the tag!=) I sure did!
Hope I didn't bore you with the lengthy post..=P