Paradigm Shift

 Vest: Paradigm Shift / Skirt: F21 / Top: Topshop / Bag & Boots: Alexander Wang / Eyewear: from BF Ruins

I love me a good long vest -- it's one of my go-to pieces, second to leather jackets, when I need to beef up an outfit. This vest from Paradigm Shift is one of the few "classics" inside my wardrobe compartment. I've already paired it with floral-print trousers  and Balenciaga-inspired shorts. Too bad it got tarnished (at the back) with undentified stain marks. :S


P.S. Paging, Paradigm Shift! I need a new leather vest stat! Haha!

Foliage

 Dress: Charina Sarte / Heels: Zara / Earrings: Satine / Bag: SM Accessories

Wore this gorgeous foliage-print dress to the red carpet premiere of "Must Be Love" -- a movie that is so dear to my heart. "Must Be Love", which is top-billed by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (my favorite teen on-screen "love team"), is a movie about love, relationships and transformations. While I'm not a fan of Pinoy movies, I can truly say that this movie is worth watching. The dialogues are witty and the story is something most of us, if not all, can relate to. If you want a light movie that will keep you amused and feeling "kinikilig" the whole time, I suggest you watch "Must Be Love". It's now airing in over 100 cinemas nationwide.

My Apologies

Vest, Pants, Shoes: Zara / Bag: Celine / Earrings: Diva

Here I go again, sporting my oversized biker vest from Zara. I guess I'm just taking advantage of the chilly breeze where I work before the summer heat finally arrives.  My apologies for the lack of updates here on the blog. As per usual, I'm held up by work. I'm not complaining though. A lot of exciting projects are pouring in and finally, I'll be able to relax beside the sea this coming weekend! Yes!

*photos by Nicole Macanip

Drop It Low

Pants: Pixiemarket / Top: ASOS / Bag: Phillip Lim / Pumps: Aldo / Eyewear: Karen Walker

Drop crotch pants in leather? Hell yeah! Whoever came up with the idea of mixing these two elements together is pure genius! I remember seeing Christina Centenera (one of the many well-dressed females I adore) rocking a beautiful pair of slouchy leather trousers last year and I knew I had to follow suit since (a) I am a sucker for low waist pants and (b) almost any piece of clothing looks badass if it's made of leather. Needless to say, I've begun using and abusing my leather pants ever since I got them and I won't be surprised if they just give up on me one of these days from too much wear. Haha.

Studded Ombre

Sweater, Pants, Shoes: Zara / Bag: Phillip Lim / Earrings: Diva / Eyewear: Karen Walker / Lips: Mac Russian Red

Oh gawd. I love end-of-season sales. 

Just last week, I braved the Zara sale in Rockwell and I was able to walk away victorious. All of the items I was eyeing during the pre-sale were still available and prices were slashed significantly, considering that it's just the first week of the sale! Jackpot! The faux crocodile skin court shoes and studded ombre top in these photos are just two of the items I ended up taking home with me. I think I should head back to Zara in a few weeks, once the prices have fully dropped for the final markdown. Oh jeez, I wonder what I would end up with. I hope I could score double discounts again. That would be awesome!

*photos by Nicole Macanip

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Cable Knit

 Sweater: Romwe / Skirt: The Ramp / Bag & Shoes: Alexander Wang / Eyewear: Karen Walker / Earrings: F21

Hey, lovelies! How was your Christmas? My Christmas celebration experience was very simple and, well, typical -- we would always have our annual big family Christmas reunion (from my father's side) the whole day on Christmas Day. No matter how simple and typical our Christmas celebration is though, I always look forward to it because it's the only time I get to eat one of my favorite simple home-cooked dishes: nilagang tahong dipped in suka (steamed mussels dipped in vinegar), fresh from Cavite. I love it so much that I can devour a big bowlful of it in one sitting! I also love seeing my cousins, nephews and nieces having a great time as they enjoy the Christmas parlor games and receive their Christmas gifts. This simple and typical Christmas celebration (and family tradition) is something I truly cherish and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I hope all of you had a wonderful, love-filled Christmas celebration with your family/friends/significant others. Happy Holidays!

P.S. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter (@kookiebuhain) for regular blog updates!

White Riot

Shirt: Romwe / Jacket, Skirt, Earrings: F21 / Wedges: Finsk / Clutch: Tonic / Bracelets: Mauve / Cube Ring: Gold Dot

Went for a clean and minimalist look for Day 2 of Bloggers United 4. I initially wanted to go white all the way (white shoes, white accessories) but for fear of looking too "clinical", I decided to add some brown accents via my Finsk wedges and a leopard print clutch. The Romwe shirt I'm wearing here is quite interesting as it has a long U-shaped hem -- it will definitely work well as an undershirt when paired with logo tees and sweaters.

Lately, I've been addicted to large and chunky statement crystal earrings. For me, they are the perfect accessories to liven up a mundane outfit. How about you, what's your favorite accessory?

P.S. To all of the readers/guests who dropped by our booth during BU4 and took photos with me, do email me a hi-res copy of our photos. I would love to post them here in my blog.  

*photos taken by the amazing Anton Aguila

Shark Attack

Sweater & Cap: Romwe / Skirt: F21 / Boots: Zara / Bag: Alexander Wang / Earrings: Satine

Black and blue tones for the 1st day of Bloggers United Bazaar 4. Since I couldn't justify spending on a ludicrously-priced genuine Givenchy shark sweater, I conveniently settled for this dupe option from Romwe. It has the same rugged feel and matches my cotton-and-leather combo skirt perfectly. The Zara cowboy boots, which I purchased using my GCASH American Express Virtual Card, was a last-minute choice but I reckon it still goes well with the dark and edgy look I was going for (and which I terribly missed sporting).

My 1st day for BU4 at the World Bazaar Festival was a blast. Although I came in terribly late, I managed to sell quite a load of items (Thank you to everyone who purchased items from our booth! Virtual kisses to all of you!). My favorite part about the bazaar? Meeting and chatting with my readers and goofing around with fellow blogger friends...priceless! A BU4 Diary post is coming up soon so stay tuned. To the readers who took photos with me, do email me (deathbyplatforms01@gmail.com) a hi-res copy so that I can share them on my blog. :)

P.S. Thank you so much to Anton Aguila for snapping these awesome photos. 

P.P.S. Yes, I was posing in the middle of an island (with tons of cars passing by, I might add) in the 1st photo!