structured play

I am currently in love with this 3D vest I got from Giordano Ladies. It adds some edge to an otherwise very simple outfit. Paired the vest with a cotton tank & super skinny jeans. The wedges are absolutely love. The first time I wore them my they kinda felt weird on my feet 'coz I guess I'm always in platforms that my feet wasn't used to the usual wedge heels anymore. But these are one of my fave wedges now.

black 3D vest: Giordano Ladies

black tank: Giordano

black acid washed skinny jeans: bought in Hong Kong

black wedges: Asian Vogue

mono grey

Head to toe matching colors? Who says greys have to be boring? Combined my loose summer culottes with my oversized jacket made this outfit uber comfy. And I'm all for comfortable clothes.

grey oversized jacket: Giordano Concepts

grey tank: Giordano Ladies

grey culottes: Giordano Ladies
grey wedges: Asian Vogue

Studio SnR: Beauty High Tea Series

As you all know when it comes to make-up I am really super clueless. I've been tweeting about how I want to learn make-up and all that. So imagine how glad I am when I got an email regarding Studio SnR's The Beauty High Tea Series for this coming August. The series will start with Studio SnR x Shu Uemura. The workshop is on August 3, 2011 from 1:30pm till 5:30pm. With the workshop fee insanely low, Php3,900 (and the take home products are more than the fee) plus participants get 1 on 1 consultations with the chief makeup artists and really get to do hands on exercises! I think this will be a fun & interesting workshop for beginners like me to make-up lovers!

A 10% discount will be given if you book now until July 31. Groups of 3 and more will also be given a 10% discount. Limited slots of 20 participants only.

You can reserve your slot here: www.nipponesthetic.com/studiosnr
For more information you can also check out their facebook page HERE

just the black of it

So out came my jackets again as the weather been pretty cold lately with the constant rain for the past few days. Though I'm not very happy with the cold weather as I think it is the main reason why my little boy got sick! He caught a cold. The poor thing.

I'm back to my usual all black outfit for this kind of gloomy weather we're having. I feel like black is always the best outfit colour for dark gloomy skies.

One thing I like about wearing platforms when it's raining... my feet don't get wet from rain puddles! 

black blazer: Giordano Ladies

grey cami: Giordano

black jumpsuit: bought online

platform sandals: Virtual Mae

Fotolia: Royalty Free Stock Images

Recently I was given a free month of usage to Fotolia.com. The timing couldn’t have been better because I was looking for royalty free photos to use for my blog & it was right on time for my son's birthday party!!! I was searching for nice vectors to use for his circus themed party.

As soon as I signed up, I  was allowed to download 5 high resolution images per day. Fotolia offers the largest image bank of free and most affordable royalty free photos and illustrations perfect for any medium, web or print. So far, there are more than 13,000,000 images, vectors and HD videos available at Fotolia. I went crazy searching for fashion & curcus(!!!) related images. My lightbox was overflowing with images and I was having a hard time deciding which image to download.

Here are a few that caught my fancy for my son's party:

Fotolia is really easy to use. Just type in a keyword and you'll get lots of great, quality photos!

How to buy:
CREDIT SYSTEM
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Fotolia subscriptions allow you to download between 25 and 250 images a day during the period of your subscription. Images downloaded using the subscription system are equal to the L size (4MP). The subscriptions are offered from:

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girls just want to have fun

Every month my married friends and I set a date for our Girls Night Out away from our husbands to talk about them and other married life stuff. It's always great fun sharing stories about everything over dinner & desserts. Fun fun fun with the girls.

maxi dress: SM department store

patent bag: Giordano Ladies

black wedges: Heel & Sole

comfy pants

I am absolutly happy that I finally got to watch the last movie installement of Harry Potter. It was brilliant! Totally love it. Just one remark though. How come they did not aged the kids faces during 19 years later part. Everyone still looks like their in their teens! Well maybe with the exception of their hair & clothes... but still! Hahaha. Oh and I am super happy that I finally got to find a kiosk that sells ribbon fries again. Oh how I miss eating that. I use to go to Robinson's Galleria before just to buy myself those fries. Imagine my great sadness when suddenly they were gone. I am a junkfood junkie. I'm afraid to say.

Decided to wear something ultra comfy today. I love how super comfortable this outfit is. I feel like I'm wearing lounge wear! Love! :)

black top: Giordano Ladies
grey wide leg pants: Giordano Concepts
black & white wedge: Gold Dot
black bag: Giordano Ladies

tauping out

Lately I've been busy preparing my son's 1st birthday party! Imagine that!!! My little boy is turning one in a month! Been busy running around getting stuff finalize and all that. I went to Divisoria last Sunday to  buy toys for prizes and it was something! I love it there! All the toys at really affordable prices! And I saw some of the stalls sells those really cute ballpens. I'm definitely coming back for those! Hahahaha. I'm such a sucker for cute stationery.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Jeffrey Campbell? He got the most awesome shoes ever! And his shoes are super comfortable! I can run in these even though they look so chunky & heavy. These Lita's are one of the comfiest shoes I've ever owned. I want to collect Jeffrey Campbell shoes! 

khaki dress: Zara

taupe boots: Jeffrey Campbell "Lita"

summer white

As much as I love white shoes they are quite tricky to wear. You have to be really careful not to step on your shoes coz they are one huge dirt magnet! Hahahaha! I've been wanting to wear my Jeffrey Campbell Alexa for quite some time but the weather was not participating with me (rain & white canvas shoes do not mix!) Good thing it was bright and sunny the whole day today as I got to dress up in a summery white feel outfit.

color blocking dress: from my mum

bangles: SM department store

white wedges: Jeffrey Campbell

Oxfords Tuesday: Grandma's Lace

Lately I've been so uninspired to dress up at all. You'll see me clad in something similar as this... in maxi skirts, loose tops + my glasses. Ah I'm hoping my muse will come back to me and inspire me with new outfits ideas again. Do you have these days where in you feel like everything you're wearing is just plain "blah"?

lace top: bought in Japan

grey stripes maxi skirt: Freeway

grey peep toe lace-up wedge: Asian Vogue

Oh and thanks to Lorraine for such a nice feature!

twirling around

I have been obsessing with skirts lately. And I have been rummaging in my mum's closet for her old skirts. I super love this one. Glad that I found it. I think it's super perfect. I love the fullness and the messy print. It also got beads & sequins sewn all over. Really nice. Now I need to search for a similar black piece. Or maybe I shall have one made. Yeah, I think I shall do that. ;) Now, all I need is to look for a dressmaker. Hahaha.

black tank: Giordano

beige skirt: from my mum's closet

tan wedge: Asian Vogue

AVA + Jeffrey Campbell = pre-sale bliss

Starting Friday, July 8, AVA, the Philippines’ first members‐only shopping community for fashion, in partnership with FashionForum at the SM Department Stores, will hold the JEFFREY CAMPBELL PRE‐SALE!

A private sale available only to AVA members, Jeffrey will be featuring to‐die‐for new styles, handpicked especially for his fans in the Philippines. Be the first among your friends to get these fabulous styles, which includes the “Woven Lita”, “So Crazy”, “Salvatore”, “Be Well” and many more!
Hurry! Like all AVA private sales, the Jeffrey Campbell Pre‐Sale is for a limited time only. The private sale event starts on Friday, July 8 and ends on July 22.

“Jeffrey Campbell is arguably the hottest shoe brand to come to our shores. The response we got for his shoes has been amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it. He’s got a flair for what Filipinas love in their shoes: post‐modern, yet comfortable; edgy, yet sophisticated. Not a lot of people know this, but Jeffrey worked with Marikina suppliers in the past, so the Philippines holds a special place in his heart,” says Carissa Chan of FashionForum, exclusive distributor of Jeffrey Campbell shoes in the Philippines.

“We’re very excited to have Jeffrey Campbell on AVA. Both brands love to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in fashion. We can’t wait for the private sale to open!” says Abigail Limyuen, AVA assistant brand manager.

munny munny munny

Last Friday the husband and I went to Secret Fresh for the Amanda Visell and Beast Brothers toy launch. (You can see me in their blog post lining up to have our toys signed. Hehehe.) The husband & I are a huge vinyl toy fans... so of course we have to attend the said launch. :)

DIY Munnies we had the artists doodle for us.

DIY Munnies by (L-R) Carlos East of The Beast Brothers, Nichole East "The Baroness", Amanda Visell, Michelle Valigura

A small part of our Dunny collection. Most are still in their boxes as we want to have a display cabinet for them made.

Dunnies + huge customized Dunny head - Sugar skull #2 by The Beast Brothers (middle)

What I wore:

maxi lace sheer dress: fab

black patent tote: Giordano Ladies

black ballet flats: rubi

who won the goody philippines contest?

Congratulations to Sarah Tirona! :)

Ask me anything

Rajo Laurel Private Sale

AVA, the Philippines’ first members‐only shopping community for fashion, kicks off July with its second RAJO LAUREL Private Sale. This private sale features a cornucopia of chic, versatile pieces fit for evening events, cocktails, and the workplace. All pieces are available exclusively on www.AVA.ph and are up to 40% off.

Hurry! Like all AVA private sales, the Rajo Laurel Private Sale is for a limited time only. AVA members can avail of FREE SHIPPING for this sale by typing in the coupon code “05062011” prior to check out. Request membership at www.AVA.ph/register/houseoflaurel.

House of Laurel, Rajo’s exclusive label, launched its first sale on AVA last May, featuring the Savage Mythology collection. “Rajo is arguably the most sought‐after designer in the Philippines today. Over the years, his design philosophy has built a loyal following across market and product segments. He’s not just known for his couture, but for his ready‐to‐wear, men’s, and children’s lines as well. To have a brand synonymous with sophisticated design and craftsmanship and have that brand stand the test of time are truly remarkable achievements,” says Ria Aquino, AVA’s Brand Manager who manages the site’s private sale events.