Fade

Back with a new post and a new lewk!

That 70's Show

Enjoying every bit of the summer season before it ends...

Scene Stealers

Was surprised to see my pale-ass self in the June 2014 issue of Preview magazine (in one of its "Scene" pages). These photos were snapped during the 7107 International Music Fest held last February (which I have yet to blog about) and I think I'm one of the very few female festival-goers who decided to ditch those short-shorts and braved the heat whilst wearing pants. Ha! Thank you to Preview for this unexpected feature! 

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Velvet Crush

Rocking to the beat with a pair of crushed velvet bell bottom pants.

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Slip Dress

Playing with a slip dress for Day 1 of the 7107 International Music Festival.

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Midriff

Ah, the midriff. Such a quintessential 90s piece.

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Starburst

Sweater: Beyond Style Manila / Skirt: Cheap Monday / Bag: Givenchy / Boots: Zara / Earrings: F21 / Eyewear: from Shanghai

Just one day left 'till Christmas Day and as per usual, I feel as if the Christmas bug decided to elude me once again. As soon as I started working (which feels like a century ago), Christmas has never been the same. I guess it's partially due to being in constant motion at work that you lose time to sit down, mull over and relish the happy Christmas thoughts you once had when you were younger -- i.e. attending Simbang Gabi, getting dressed up in a cute dress with a windbreaker to keep yourself warm from the cold draft, hearing your kid neighbors go from door to door as they serenade you with Christmas carols, and the list goes on. Oh the things that I would do to get those old Christmas 'feels' back...

 But instead of griping, I think I have to remind myself to be more grateful...because I've been blessed with a wonderful life, coupled with a loving set of family and friends and a stable job -- and this, in itself, is an amazing Christmas present.

Let's pray for all of those who'll be spending their Christmas alone, away from their families. Let's pray for those who aren't fortunate enough to receive gifts this Christmas, let alone have food on the table to eat. Moreover, let's pray for all of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. They too, deserve a great Christmas this year.

Culottes

Pants: Front Row Shop (get it HERE) / Top: ASOS (get it HERE) / Bag: Givenchy / Shoes: Alexander Wang

I remember donning culottes way back in grade school, pairing it with my cute sandals and sleeveless button down shirts (Aahh, the time when I was slowly blossoming into a lady. Haha!) and now, it's found its way into my heart (and inside my closet) once again. I'm glad that culottes have finally been resurrected (not that it ever really died) -- in varying cuts, materials and lengths. The grey wool pair of culottes I'm wearing in this ensemble is an amazing find from my favorite online store du jour, Front Row Shop. This gem of a store curates a great selection of well-made, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories which you can unapologetically wear over and over again. Traipse over to the shop, ogle and be prepared to burn a whole lotta cash.

...And don't say I didn't warn you.

*photos by Anton Aguila (shot during Philippine Fashion Week)

Tartan

Top, Jacket & Skirt: Zara / Bag; Givenchy / Shoes: Alexander Wang / Ring & Cuff: Tiffany Kunz

I'm pretty sure most of you are busy preparing for tonight's Halloween festivities. I've been seeing a couple of Halloween costume posts on Twitter and Instagram the past few days and I can't help but wonder how it would be like to attend a crazy Halloween party. Yep, Halloween-party virgin here. Shocked? Don't be. I was never one to obsess about Halloween anyway -- never participated in a real trick-or-treat  nor decked myself in a full-on Halloween costume (Office trick-or-treat parties don't count, okay? Those are meant to be enjoyed by the employees' little tots. Haha!). For some people though, Halloween is considered as sacred and the best holiday there is...even besting Christmas. Not me. I still prefer Christmas over any holiday, even if year on year, I always get bitten by the Christmas Scrooge bug (I guess it comes with age, especially when you start working and stop receiving monetary presents from relatives because you're already deemed as self-sufficient. LOL!). Speaking of Christmas, doesn't my tartan outfit look a bit Christmas-y, especially with those poinsettia plants in the background? Can this already pass off as a Christmas-inspired Halloween costume? No? I thought so too.

Well, enjoy all of the Halloween party debauchery tonight, you Halloweeners or Trick-or-Treaters or whatever you lot like to call yourselves on Halloween night!

Pandora

New In: Givenchy Mini Pepe Pandora

I'll be honest. I used to loathe the Givenchy Pandora bag with a passion. I found its shape and design somewhat odd and unappealing. But when the Mini Pandora came along, I had a sudden change of heart. Somehow, a smaller size renders this bag a cute and charming appeal. And I'm quite surprised that it's roomy enough to hold way more than just the essentials.

This burgundy baby might well be my new favorite purse. #sorryimnotsorry