HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE

This is how I celebrated the last half day of 2012 and also my birthday. 2012 has been one crazy ride for me. I had laughters, I had tears, but I can't deny the fact that this year is one of the best and the craziest ride.

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Penshoppe trousers

Mango sandals

ALDO watch

Forever21 bracelet

WATCH THE BLOCK

Some people shop when they are depressed or sad to feel happy for a short time. Yesterday I found out that when it comes to me, it is totally different. I shop when I'm happy. Yesterday, the best friend and I had our early Christmas shopping. We hoarded accessories at Forever21 because of the big discounts that makes it even cheaper than Tiangge or Bazaars. If I were you I will start shopping this early to beat the holiday rush.

CÉLINE is one of the color block pioneers and that's the inspiration of my outfit. I love how you can pair it with such simple classic pieces and look in style right away. Until now I still have a thing for rolling up my pants, I feel more relaxed and walk out in style this way.

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Zara blouse

Gap pants

Parisian loafers

Charles & Keith tote

Forever21 ring & bracelet

TONE DEFT

Hey guys! I think I need to get back in track of blogging. Sembreak started two weeks ago and I don't know why this break pass so fast.

A little update on what's been going on with my hair from my last visit at the Salon. My Mom wants my hair to be back to black again, the stylist cellophaned my hair it is like a varnish coat applied to my hair to give gloss, shine and color. Of course a little haircut that didn't change the length of the longest strands I have, just a trim on the severely damaged parts of my hair due to coloring and excessive ironing.

The pants/jeggings I'm wearing is one of the few things I bought in Greenhills when we did an itsy-bitsy shopping before leaving Manila. It's comfy and light so expect me to wear it more often.

Photo by: Mama

THE OUTFIT:

Max Mara blouse

Jeggings from Greenhills

Liz Claiborne bag

Mango leather sandals

SPEEDY

Just a quick post before I start reviewing for final exams. Yeh I know, I should be studying right now but my body and mind is experiencing excessive unwillingness to start. One more hell week to go and 1st semester is finally over. Looking forward to the weekends. 

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Mango muscle shirt

Tough Jeansmith belt

Gap pants

Converse

SUNDATE

Last Sunday the sister, the best friend and I had a little date after attending the Sunday mass. We had lunch at Chili's, which is one of my favorite restaurant. We ordered big mouth burger (no picture because we get too excited to eat it) and crispy chicken salad (it should be grilled chicken salad but I ordered the wrong salad.) Have you seen the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower? Not yet? If I were you I'll watch it really really soon! I enjoyed the movie as much as I enjoyed the book. ;) and of course Spanish Sardines and Olives Pasta for the day finale/dinner at Mary Grace, Greenbelt. The interior is perfect and homey, far from the usual Mary Grace I dine at Trinoma.

Spending the day having fun, eating what we please and watching a good movie is my perfect kind of Sunday before hell weeks starts.

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Max Mara blouse

H&M trousers

Charles and Keith flats

BUSTED

I know I'm lacking updates lately. These photos were taken last month during my 3 days stay back home. I don't know if it's because of the absence of inspiration or it's just because my laptop is BUSTED!!! 

At this moment, I should be studying, I'll be having a major quiz tomorrow and I haven't studied anything yet. I don't know, it's just that I don't feel doing anything right now.

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Basic shirt

From Greenhills pants

Mango Sandals

TAKE ME HOME

It's been a week since I came back from a super short vacation and I already miss the place and the people so much. Catching up with an old friend who I haven't had bonding/long chit chat for almost 8 years is one of the best thing I did during the weekend. Unfortunately, we forgot to take a photo of us together. 

Taking outfit photos of my sister in different location consumed my 3-day vacation. I'm her instant photographer and driver, we're always looking for new places as a good background. You can visit her blog here.

 And... We celebrated my parents 30th wedding anniversary with a simple breakfast and dinner. I love them so much!

I can't wait to get back home soooon!

BACK TO CAMARINES NORTE

I'm in Daet, Camarines Norte spending my long weekend at home. An almost 9 hour bus ride is all worth it for a 3 relax/Uni free days. My sister and I consumed the morning by catching up and taking her outfit photos at the gas station. I'm the photographer of the day, that's why I'm wearing one of the comfiest clothes I have. Being reunited with the family has been the perfect way to start this weekend. Hope yours has been pretty fine too.

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Fred Perry shirt

Tough Jeansmith belt

Mossimo shorts

Havaianas flipflops

EASY

Prelim exams is here, I hate how I have to study all day and night again. But before I get back on the track of studying this afternoon, here's what I wore earlier. I am falling for neutrals right now, I feel safe and easy with it.

New heels on the block. Bought these for half the price from Mango. My fingers have been itching to get my hand on this kind of heels since April. Finally I got it last Friday when I'm having grocery and relaxation with myself, Yey! XX

Photo by: Melissa Basit

THE OUTFIT:

G2000 shirt

Zara trousers

Mango sandals

BLACK AND YELLOW

Wearing my black and yellow jumper with black pants and sneakers to step out for attending mass and a family dinner at Choi Palace Seafood and Shark's Fin Restaurant in Eastwood Mall. We had their pumpkin soup, chicken, sweet and sour fish fillet, and a lot more. Hmmmm happy me!!!

Photo by:

Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

H&M aviators

Forever 21 jumper

Prada bag

Gap pants

Converse 

CLASSIC PIECES

Not sure about what to wear? Wear classic pieces that never go out of style. Sometimes I'm a bit trendy, but most of the time I prefer beautiful and simple cuts in clothing. If you feel classic style is boring, remember you can always add a little of your personality.

Well hello there new hair color! I never dyed my hair with a shade so much lighter from black since I'm afraid for the outcome. But when boredom strikes, put all your fears aside and go for it! I'm more than happy with the result. You like? X

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT: 

H&M aviators

Zara jumper

Gap pants

Converse sneakers

SIMPLY AMAZING

 Yeh, For so long I'm waiting for my sister to arrive in the Metro. She's staying in our province since she finished her undergrad course. Finally she's here and luckily UST suspended our classes today so we have time to watch a movie and do a little shopping. Obviously we watched The Amazing Spiderman , because of the title of this post. Ate found the movie amazing and I found it hmmmmm Okay, haha. 

Here's my simple and comfy outfit for a rainy day.

THE OUTFIT: 

Vintage top

Thrifted shorts

Aldo loafers

FRED PERRY IN BLACK

Tabing Dagat of Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. Memories flashback in my mind every time I pass by or have a little time in this place. It's just that I enjoyed childhood so much because of my cousins. This place is where we play and get wounded. A place where I learned to climb a tree and ride a bicycle. Imagine how time flies so fast...
Wearing a super comfy Fred Perry top and paired it with overly used shorts. You don't always see the shorts in this blog, but I wear it almost 4 times a week. I use this bag when my outfit is simple, because it gives life to the whole outfit. I don't wear accessories a lot, I don't know maybe, it's because I don't own much accessories or I'm not that comfortable wearing too much of it. Yeh, but I decided to invest in accessories now. When I'm back in Manila, I'll look for good quality, affordable and chic accessories.
Do you guys know a store where I can buy good accessories? Or links to online shops?

Photo by: Diana de Belen

THE OUTFIT:

Fred Perry top

H&M shorts

Balenciaga bag

CMG clogs