i like it like that

2011-05-01T00:43:00.001+08:00

SURPRIIISE! I just moved out. Yep, you read that right! Head on over to La Bella Vita, where I hope to see you. ;)

Standing Still

2011-04-27T16:20:00.001+08:00

Photo by Steve Lyon Sometimes I wonder what I would be doing right now if things had gone the way they should. For the past few months, I've been living and breathing this phrase: I'm starved for a different light, different sun, different sky. I feel like I'm stuck in this moment while everybody else is moving on... And I just wanna move on already! I'm a bit frustrated 'cause I feel like I'm

Landfill Couture

2011-04-24T22:39:00.000+08:00

I feel proud whenever Philippine fashion gets the global recognition it deserves. There's just so much creative talents waiting to be discovered! One of these talents is Michael Cinco, who is very fortunate to have a stint in the latest season of America's Next Top Model. His designs were featured in the photoshoot challenge where the girls had to wear his eco-friendly haute couture pieces... in

Paradise

2011-04-23T12:48:00.001+08:00

I think this maxi dress will be my summer uniform! Do forgive me if you see me wearing this dress again - I think I've worn it thrice over the past two weeks. It's just so easy and comfortable to wear, totally perfect for the summer heat! I wore it yesterday, when my family and I went out for the usual Visita Iglesia and despite all the walking we did, it wasn't painful or annoying to wear.

Part of where I'm going is knowing where I'm coming from

2011-04-20T20:28:00.000+08:00

These are the stuff that's keeping me busy and a bit away from the Internet: Catching up on my to-be-read pile. I don't think I shared this with you guys, but I actually set up a fun challenge for me this year: I will treat myself to at least 1 book every month. And since I do have the time on my side, I've been savoring my reading instead of devouring it in one go! I'm also catching up on One

Music mayhem

2011-04-17T16:46:00.000+08:00

*Photo from NY Times The Coachella three-day music festival is on its last day today and much as I wish to be there partying and listening to great music, it's highly impossible. But no worries, I will make sure that I won't pass it up in this lifetime! Someday, someday. ;)

A Few Good Interns

2011-04-15T11:59:00.001+08:00

Wanna spend a fun and stylish summer? Then join Bayo's internship program from May 2-20! 1. You can download the application form here, fill it up and send it together with your closeup and full body picture to marketing@bayo.com.ph OR 2. Just simply email your NAME, AGE, BDAY, ADDRESS, SCHOOL/LEVEL, CONTACT DETAILS, INTEREST AND YOUR PREFERRED STORE together with your closeup and full body

Sleep To Dream

2011-04-14T12:14:00.000+08:00

I love soft and dreamy editorials like this one: It makes me wanna wear a pretty dress and lie on the grass! *Photos by Nyra Lang for Deutsch magazine

The Prince, The Pauper and The Dark Knight

2011-04-12T12:25:00.000+08:00

WHOA!

Take what you take

2011-04-11T10:37:00.000+08:00

Caved in and visited the Makati branch of Forever 21 last night! It's not that big and the layout is kinda cluttered, plus I find the clothing and accessories section a bit lacking, nakakabitin (although I'm not sure if this is just a case of wrong timing). The F21 Men section is bigger though and there are more shoes and sunglasses to choose from. So I guess it's good enough if you want some

Forever 21 opens in Makati!

2011-04-08T09:33:00.001+08:00

Forever 21's Makati branch opens today! It's the 2nd branch here in the Philippines, so it's still quite a big deal for us Filipina shopaholics. I'd love to go there the same way I did for the Megamall branch but I'm not feeling the huge crowd - I heard people lined up as early as 8AM! Will definitely pay a visit someday soon though, since it's way nearer to my place now. :)) *Photos from

Easy breezy

2011-04-07T23:07:00.001+08:00

Everything looks awesome in this Harpers Bazaar editorial! Makes me wanna wear an all white outfit and then stroll around the streets, haha. If only I could be that effortless as well! I love, love, LOVE this dress. I have a thing for pleated maxi skirts because I can never seem to find one! *Photos by Camilla Akrans for Harpers Bazaar, April 2011

Haute Stuff

2011-04-03T11:42:00.075+08:00

Color blocking seems to be a really big trend this summer, as seen in the latest issues of local fashion magazines Mega and Preview. From here The covers are almost the same - I thought that kind of stuff only happens abroad, haha - but I gotta say the Preview cover wins this one! Mega's cover look a bit awkward compared to Preview's, with the latter looking more put together for me. I might be

Six and counting

2011-04-01T22:59:00.006+08:00

I know I haven't been much of a decent blogger but... Happy six years to my blog! (And yes, I've really turned lazy/lousy in terms of blogging because I actually remembered the occasion a day later, blogged about it the next day and then cheated the date. Heee)

Not today but eventually

2011-03-30T20:53:00.001+08:00

I've pretty much mapped out my life already... I will finish the remaining 4.5 units of thesis and practicum by April 4, graduate on June then get a job in some PR firm/events company/fashion magazine, wherever the opportunity and my passion takes me. But then life has a way of changing your plans, even if you don't want it to. What I'm saying is, due to chances that are no longer in my hands,

Nobody said it was easy

2011-03-29T21:05:00.005+08:00

This week can change how the rest of my year will go. It sounds exaggerated, but it's true. It's so... unnerving, to have everything depend on one thing.

Two at a time

2011-03-28T22:14:00.003+08:00

Mango cardigan, Forever 21 lace top, Forever 21 printed skirt, Fancy flats lace flats, Sophie Martin purse Vintage Charms by A charm bracelet, By Margaret chain bracelet, Forever 21 ring Err, I look like I only have one foot. I don't have any other photo better than this - it was past 12MN when I remembered to take an outfit shot. Settling with this one and the next shot where my brother

Pick me upper

2011-03-25T23:09:00.001+08:00

Wearing lipstick always brightens up my day. Plus, it's guilt-free compared to shopping and ice cream. :))

Rollercoaster thoughts

2011-03-21T23:18:00.001+08:00

Don't lose any sleep tonight I'm sure everything will end up alrightBe Yourself, Audioslave *Photo by Jacob Sadrak for QVEST

Flutter Field

2011-03-20T20:29:00.001+08:00

Flutter Field from Tzaddi Esguerra on Vimeo. This short film by Tzaddi Esguerra of Mindanao State University won the Experimental Film category in Indie Un-Film 2011. I love how it's written so beautifully, I'm not ashamed to say it made me a bit teary-eyed in the end.

Is this for real?

2011-03-15T23:12:00.000+08:00

I was browsing through Fashionista's page, just for a quick dose of leisure reading when this caught my eye: If this is for real, the girl looks awesome even without airbrushing/photoshopping her imperfections. It just proves how the Makeup Forever HD foundation works wonders! I've seen so many reviews about this makeup line but I never checked it out in the makeup counters because it's darn

Indie Un-Film 2011

2011-03-14T23:17:00.000+08:00

Don't miss out on this year's Indie Un-Film - with 5 Feature Films, 3 Experimental Films, 3 Music Videos and 5 Documentaries, all done by budding student filmmakers! March 19, 2011SM Mall of Asia, Cinema 1Public screening at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMAwarding ceremony at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMTicket price: P200 I'm having difficulties embedding the video file, so you can go check out the trailer here.

Taking A Break + New Look

2011-03-13T20:58:00.002+08:00

I needed a change from the very stressful college girl/thesis student life, I can't even put it into words! Doing something as mundane as giving my blog an overhaul gave me the happy hormones that I need to keep on working. Before After And now, back to organizing our video clips for thesis.

Smoke

2011-03-11T10:16:00.000+08:00

Lovin' all the smokey effects on this new editorial from Vogue China! I wish Philippine fashion magazines would come up with stuff like these! Don't get me wrong, I love local fashion, but sometimes the publications are not enough to satisfy me. Thank God for the Internet and people from all over the world who share images like these. :) *Photos by Solve Sundsbo for Vogue China via

Can anybody find me...

2011-03-08T17:09:00.000+08:00

A comfy chambray top and a fantastic pair of jeans A polka-dotted dress Anything from Zara's March 2011 lookbook and the hot pink lipstick that the model is wearing Something neutral A pleated maxi skirt in a gorgeous color Anything with cookie dough <3

Sing for the moment

2011-03-05T23:07:00.003+08:00

This week's highlights and lowlights: Ever felt like you're being swallowed alive by life, that the only thing left to do is scream? My best friend-thesismate and I discovered a better way to release all the stress, pressure and tension... by singing Beyonce's Halo in a deserted hallway in school, belting it out with no care in the world. Oh man, that was a good, good one. No YouTube video

Something different

2011-03-02T22:56:00.000+08:00

Photo by Marc Intyszka for 25 magazine I'm getting really sick of this low half-light. I'm starved for a different light, different sun, different sky. I've never really thought about it before, but it's a miracle how many kinds of light there are in the world, how many skies. (Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall)

Looking Forward To...

2011-02-26T16:02:00.001+08:00

Yes, I'm still alive! Sorry I haven't been around, there's too much going on. I'll be blogging soon about how our thesis shoots went this week, but for now let me share with you guys two things I'm superduper looking forward to aside from my June graduation: 1) The film adaptation of one of my favorite books, David Nicholls's One Day. It stars Anne Hathaway (who is always awesome) and Jim

Everything at once

2011-02-19T17:51:00.003+08:00

Photo by Ann He for Wallpaper magazine It's strange how I can be all moody and broody after long days of being around people and keeping myself busy. I get to the point of preferring some alone time, some breathing space so I can recover from everything. But then most of these days, I don't really know what else to say, other than thesis-this and GMG-that. Highlight of the week? This, on so many

It's not a need but yes, it would be appreciated

2011-02-14T14:14:00.001+08:00

"It’s the little things she needs someone for, like someone to hold her hand at the end of a long day, or someone to watch stupid comedies with, or someone to curl up with on the couch on a lazy Sunday morning as she reads the newspaper and eats her cereal. Which probably means she doesn’t ‘need’ someone in the strictest sense, although at the end of a long day, or while watching a stupid comedy

Tagaytay Food Trip!

2011-02-13T22:24:00.070+08:00

Went on a day trip to Tagaytay! I live about two hours away from this place, some sort of Baguio in the south. We just checked out the viewing deck in Taal Vista Hotel, snapped jump shots and then had lunch at Cliffhouse, this place filled with restaurants and dessert places overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. It feels a bit like San Francisco, in those little pier places, except you're

Sunny Day

2011-02-13T22:23:00.000+08:00

cardigan from Mango, dress from Prima Donna, Parisian shoes Had too much fun in Tagaytay's sunny but windy state. No sunburn please, I totally forgot about sunscreen. :))

Delirium

2011-02-12T11:13:00.000+08:00

Just finished reading Lauren Oliver's Delirium, a book that's a fitting read for Valentine's weekend! At first it starts as freaky: I love how it talks about this alternate world where people, at the age of 18, go through a compulsory procedure to cure or prevent amor deliria nervosa. This is to remove any trace of disease called love, so that they're no longer capable of it and they become

Swingy

2011-02-11T13:03:00.000+08:00

Photos by Jason Lloyd Evans Don't you just love Karlie Kloss, her Lanvin dress and the fact that she's having fun? I'm a sucker for swingy skirts! P.S. New York Fashion Week starts today! Today means Friday for me and Thursday for New York, heehee. Style.com and Twitter are my BFFs right now. :>

Rage

2011-02-10T16:33:00.013+08:00

Photo by Chris Nicholls for Flare April 2010 I'm typically a good natured girl, even when things don't go my way. I could get angry or frustrated, but I'd let it rage inside me and I'd stay quiet. I rarely snap. But when I do reach my breaking point, things can get very, very ugly. High highs and low lows, baby.

The Future Looks Bright

2011-02-09T17:01:00.001+08:00

Lots and lots of color for the first few months of 2011! I'm not a big fan - my closet is brimming with neutrals - but seeing recent editorials reminded me that big, bright and bold colors are definitely fun! Photos by Carter Smith for Elle Photo by Max Farago for Elle, March 2011 Photos by Andrew Yee for How To Spend It Photos by Nicole Bentley for Vogue Australia Photo by Jeff Burton for

Ready, Set, Go

2011-02-08T11:49:00.001+08:00

Ta-da! This is our thesis group's animated logo, something that will be a part of our video thesis. We're getting closer and closer to the finish line, now that we finally got our mentor's approval to start shooting. Sorry to be drowning you guys with all the thesis-related entries, but it really is the constant thing that's consuming my life right now. :)) *Logo by Hannah Adriano of GMG,

And at last I see the light

2011-02-06T20:25:00.000+08:00

I watched Disney's Tangled this morning, to take a breather from all things academic. I can't believe I'm saying this but... ... It's such a cute movie! Last time I really liked a Disney cartoon was years ago (and by years I mean Pocahontas in 1995). The soundtrack's pretty fine too, for a Disney movie it's not that cheesy and kiddie. Can you believe their main song, the one that the couple

Story of my non-existent love life

2011-02-04T12:38:00.015+08:00

"Even though I haven't found you yet, I take comfort in knowing you haven't found me either. Be patient." All the single girls who can relate, raise your hands with me! *Quote from PostSecret, photo from a tumblr blog that I can't remember

Buzzin'

2011-02-02T21:41:00.000+08:00

Buzzing with thoughts, that is. Don't you just hate it when that happens? I could really use some good shuteye right now, but no, my mind is always working overtime. I think too much. : |

The Ortigas Explorers

2011-01-31T21:50:00.006+08:00

Screencap from Cee Cee and I went to Ortigas this afternoon, to figure out how we're gonna commute to our practicum office. Being that we're both crossing an unfamiliar territory, we decided to check out the area to get a feel of things so that we won't get lost on our first day (which will be three weeks from now, but that's another story). Despite the fact that I wasn't that familiar with

The internet's not written in pencil, it's written in ink

2011-01-29T23:44:00.000+08:00

Watched The Social Network on my iPod on our way to Makati, which explains the entry's title. It was one of the quotes that stuck to me, something that I admit, I tend to forget sometimes. Oh, how the world has changed! Here's what I wore today, something feminine for shopping: white top from Forever 21, black top from Forever 21, printed skirt from Forever 21, belt from Forever 21,

Neutral

2011-01-28T18:14:00.004+08:00

Met up with my friend Raman for the usual suspects, catching up over coffee! Friday afternoon well spent, yay! thrifted khaki blazer, black top from Forever 21, leggings from Forever 21, quilted bag from SM, Parisian ballet flats from SM Special thanks to my little brother who's always willing to play photographer. I just give him the camera, some instructions then let him snap away... While I

Never Let Me Go

2011-01-26T19:02:00.006+08:00

"But then again, when I think about it, there's a sense in which the picture of us on that first day, huddled together in front of the farmhouse, isn't so congruous after all. Because maybe, in a way, we didn't leave it behind nearly as much as we might have once thought. Because somewhere underneath, a part of us stayed like that: fearful of the world around us, and - no matter how much we

Cycling Trivialities

2011-01-25T15:49:00.000+08:00

The weather is going mental: mornings are extremely cold, it gets humid by lunchtime, then it turns rainy when the late afternoon rolls around and then back to chilly when the evening sets in. I can somewhat relate to the weather though, my mood seems to be going through a rollercoaster ride. Lately, I'm getting high highs and low lows, but I find it easier to keep to myself than bother

It comes and it goes

2011-01-24T18:23:00.003+08:00

random button down, white top from Forever 21, necklace from SM Department Store, belt from Forever 21, Shopaholic black skirt from SM Department Store, Parisian flats from SM Department Store Song running through my mind, Dido's It Comes and It Goes from her 2008 album: Some days I can think clear and some days I won't. Sometimes I can feel it and suddenly it's gone. Some days I am strong

Ford Supermodel of the World 2011

2011-01-23T18:14:00.003+08:00

Meet Danica Magpantaty, the first Filipina to ever win the Ford Supermodel of the World competition! Her mom is Lala Flores, one of the most famous make up artists in the country. She also represented the Philippines in the same contest in 1990, bagging a special award. Beauty indeed runs in the family! Danica is a 17 year old taking up Visual Communications in UP Diliman's College of Fine Arts,

A dark cloud over my head

2011-01-21T23:01:00.000+08:00

Photo by Phil Poynter It rained bigtime, literally and figuratively.

Golden Globes Fashion

2011-01-20T17:33:00.000+08:00

It's awards season again! I always look forward to the red carpet looks because they're so far from reality haha. Here's my top 5 from the recent Golden Globes! Olivia Wilde in MarchesaI have no words for this gown except this: PERFECTION. Oh, and maybe this one too: I would love to have this in my closet, except I don't have the money and I don't have the occasion to wear it to. :)) Catherin

Because I need 'em happy hormones

2011-01-18T21:27:00.002+08:00

Who knew Prima Donna, a boutique known for its shoes, actually has pretty and affordable clothes? One look at their racks of dresses and I was a goner! Two of the dresses I bought earlier! Their dresses are a little like Forever 21 but cheaper; my total damage is 1300 for a maxi dress and a knee-length one. Not bad at all! (I was way excited to wear them that I put on the maxi when I got home

Cooped up at home

2011-01-17T12:04:00.006+08:00

Photo by Benoit Peverelli for Elle China, May 2010 The weather is awesome and I'm at home appreciating the chill and the gloomy clouds from my window. Please, please, please be that kind of weather until next month! You know this is more for my wardrobe tendencies and not my sanity heehee. Don't you just love it when you can go crazy on layers, don a beret, wrap a scarf around your neck? I feel

Time Bomb

2011-01-16T19:30:00.000+08:00

Photo by Paul James Hay Entering the third week of school and still no progress on thesis and practicum. Dunno if it's just me and my nerves working overtime but I can't help feeling anxious. Maybe I'm too high strung as usual.

The Pretty Reckless: Light Me Up

2011-01-15T10:27:00.000+08:00

The Pretty Reckless's first offering Light Me Up sings about heartache, growing up, death and rolling with the punches. It sounds like it's coming from someone who's well into her 20s, but no, the lines are from a 17 year old who can't keep her mouth in check and is in the running to be the next Courtney Love. Taylor Momsen, who plays the bratty pseudo-fashion designer Jenny Humphrey on Gossip

Indie Un-Film 2011

2011-01-13T18:11:00.001+08:00

Indie Un-Film 2011 is now accepting entries! Categories: Documentary Film, Feature Film, Music Video, Experimental Film Visit our website at: http://www.indieunfilm.tk for the mechanics, application form and for more information. Deadline of Submission of Entries: February 26, 2011 Public Screening and Awarding: March 19, 2011 You can also add/follow us on: Facebook: http://

Listen to what the world is telling you

2011-01-13T15:13:00.010+08:00

Had my first sorta real tarot card reading session for kicks yesterday, courtesy of a friend from GMG. It was... Funny. The question I had in mind was silly and shallow, but the reading was just the kind of push that I needed. Not that I had to hear it from a tarot card reading - heck, I don't believe in them - but it made me realize that only time will tell and at some point, something's gotta

Sweet dreams are made of these

2011-01-11T16:35:00.003+08:00

Corny title, I know. But I'm too giddy to actually care heehee. Today, I picked up my yearbook! My, how time really really really flies by. I remember getting ready for the graduation shots, re-dyeing my hair so that I can get that perfect hair color, asking my friends to come up with an awesome write up, etc. And now it's here! Yes, my yearbook is 2010 but I'm graduating June 2011. I've

Stop Over

2011-01-09T11:39:00.002+08:00

Almost forgot about these shots taken last weekend! These were taken during a breakfast run, stopping over at a gas station-slash-fastfood place in SLEX. I wanted the shots to be more spontaneous and fun, but there were two guys looking at me like I lost my mind, thus a very stiff photoshoot for me. :)) bowler hat from SM, sunnies from Flywear, cardigan from Mango, printed dress from Landmark,

Quite nippy

2011-01-07T19:53:00.000+08:00

The weather has been really cooperative lately! It's been quite nippy on mornings and evenings, the rare kind of holiday weather. I love that there's finally an excuse to wear long sleeved tops, cardigans, blazers, berets and go crazy on the layering (which I didn't do here, but I still love it nonetheless)! I just wish that it would really be this cold until February. gifted gray beret from

Rhymes Of An Hour

2011-01-06T20:27:00.001+08:00

Why are there tonsss of fashion internships lurking around? These should have come a long time ago, when I had nothing better to do! :( I am so tempted to apply 'cause they're good opportunities and I know that this is the last time I'm qualified for it; the next time that I want to get myself exposed in the fashion industry, I will have to apply for it as a job. But I'm scared that with my

Read, read, read!

2011-01-05T11:53:00.004+08:00

Today is the first day of 3rd term! Since I don't have anything to think about (yet), I decided to share some of the YA books that I currently love/like. YA novels are fun to read 'cause they don't cause any headache and while they deal with the realities of life, it's got a different approach compared to the grown up fiction that I should probably be reading. Don't worry, I'll share without

Cheers!

2011-01-01T21:38:00.001+08:00

dad's old button down, black top from Forever 21, scarf from SM Department Store, belt from Forever 21, leggings from Forever 21, quilted bag from SM Department Store, patent flats from Janeo I feel a little Parisian in this outfit – maybe it’s just my thing, since I absolutely love Paris, I’m currently reading a novel set in Paris and full bangs take a whole lot of panache to pull off. But what

2010

2010-12-31T16:08:00.337+08:00

Here's my usual year ender entry! I'm not sure how long I've been doing this but it's a fun way to keep track of how far you've come. :) What were the things you did that you've never done before? Vote for the national elections. Go on an internship for a fashion-related company. Meet the people in the fashion industry. Get full bangs. Drive a car! Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and

Only the young can break away

2010-12-31T10:57:00.022+08:00

Finally got a haircut after growing it out for so long! I was undecided on whether to get full bangs or not, I kept changing my mind until that very last minute of sitting inside the salon. I was flipping through a magazine, having a much-needed hot oil treatment and I saw a picture of Zooey Deschanel and her soft, pretty bangs. Before I completely chickened out, I gave it a go, asked my stylist

A Shot of Blue

2010-12-28T21:12:00.000+08:00

hat from SM, cardigan from Forever 21, dress from Tomato, bag from SM, flats from Fancy Flats

Don't judge a book by its cover

2010-12-28T14:02:00.056+08:00

There are those books that, at first, you ignore because of the hype. You think that ehh, been there, done that, it's all hype anyway. I've had my share of those this year and yes, it's true that most of them are all hype, no substance. But there's one hype that stood out the most, in a very good way: Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy. The Hunger Games trilogy covered all things

'Tis the season to be jolly!

2010-12-25T19:40:00.001+08:00

Here's what I wore for Christmas! Nothing special really, just the usual black and white mixing and matching that I think I've mastered this year: black cardigan from Mango, white Basics top from SM, La Manilla maxi dress worn as skirt, belt from Forever 21, random quilted bag from SM, Parisian flats from SM My family and I had lunch at Island Cove today, where I made the most out of the great

Accomplished

2010-12-23T15:38:00.002+08:00

What's been keeping me busy for the past three days: Driving lessons! (And yes, I had to block out my address and my signature for safety purposes!) Learning how to drive gave me such a high - it's scary and overwhelming at first, driving out there on the road. I'm probably one of the most uncoordinated people around, so I find it hard to get my eyes, hands and feet working together. But then I

Chicas Reunion

2010-12-21T19:49:00.022+08:00

My college friends and I had our annual pre-Christmas celebration last night! We were all so excited to see each other 'cause we rarely found common free time after Kay, Lexie and Yanee graduated two months ago and then thesis kicked into high gear for Cee and me. We had dinner at Chef d'Angelo in Glorietta 5, where we had our first term break get together three years ago! How time flies by -

Strawberry Shortcake

2010-12-19T17:01:00.000+08:00

Went for a visit to Quezon yesterday! It was, as usual, short and sweet as most of our visits go. Besides the fact that we spend most of the hours on the road (5 hours on the way there and 5 hours back home), we also have to split the time between two households (my dad's and my mom's). A flurry of catching up and eating usually happens and it can get crazy sometimes but I know no other way

Purple Power

2010-12-17T21:56:00.001+08:00

I've been scanning Skin Food for quite a long time now, just trying to figure out what this Korean cosmetics brand is all about. And just like all those Korean brands of The Face Shop, Elianto and Etude, I've been checking out their nail polish range because (1) it's the cheapest stuff in their store and (2) I used to collect bottles and bottles of nail polish, which are all now sitting crowded

Table for Two

2010-12-16T20:18:00.000+08:00

While I'm busy enjoying the early days of Christmas break - watching DVDs, reading ebooks, eating, meeting up with friends - let me leave you with one of my favorite excerpts from a local chick lit book written by Marla Miniano. Kay recently posted a quotable from that book and I remembered I kept this nugget of excerpt after I sat down and read the book in National Bookstore a couple of months

Good Friends Are Hard To Come By

2010-12-14T19:32:00.000+08:00

Spent yesterday afternoon with one of my best friends, Raman! She and I have known each other since 6th grade but we never really bonded until the last few months of senior year then eventually hitting it off when I went to DLSU and she to CSB after high school. It was so unexpected but she became one of the very few people from high school who's still very much updated with what's happening to

Elevator Stare

2010-12-12T18:39:00.000+08:00

Attended the Sunday mass then ate lunch in the nearby mall. I endured quite a lot of stares today, because I'm wearing something that's unusual from the jeans and shirt look that people usually wear here in Cavite. I don't really care though, this is one of my favorite casual chic looks that I always go to: Tomato blazer, mom's old Rustan's dress, Forever 21 belt, Forever 21 leggings, Fancy

Waiting

2010-12-11T19:02:00.001+08:00

Something super laidback for a Saturday lunch out with the fam bam. Parking lot = photo opportunity! dad's old button down, random polka dotted top, denim shorts from Jag, ballet flats from SM bangles from everywhere! sunnies from Flywear Photos taken by my 10 year old brother who was very excited to shoot photos with my SLR. :>

Preview Press Conference

2010-12-10T21:07:00.088+08:00

Preview magazine held a press conference yesterday December 9 at CAV, Bonifacio High Street to launch their December issue's Augmented Reality feature and to announce some of their 2011 plans. Tracy Abad hosting the event So what exactly is Augmented Reality? According to Edna Belleza, senior vice president and chief information officer of GMA New Media, Inc., the company that developed the

Maxi + Blazer

2010-12-09T20:21:00.002+08:00

Got invited to the Preview press conference in CAV, Bonifacio High Street along with some people from the media and other fashion bloggers. It was nice meeting people who have the same passion for fashion, something that I don't get to do that often. I love DLSU but really, people don't dress up that much - and when you do, you just get stared at. So I decided that today is the perfect day to

Last Day of the Last Class Ever

2010-12-08T23:55:00.001+08:00

Tonight I had my final academic class. Final, because I won't be having any more classes in the future. WHOA. Just to be clear though, I'm not graduating yet until June and I still have the other half of thesis and my practicum waiting for me next term. And yes, I'd still be going to school for GMG and the occasional library trips for thesis but no more classes. Ever. Gosh, how did time fly by

No Way Out

2010-12-08T23:19:00.000+08:00

No way out of this blazer obsession! thrifted blazer, Penshoppe gray top, Forever 21 leggings, Possibility oxfords I went thrifting two weeks ago and I just found this really unique blazer that I had to take home. I think it's one of those items that describes me perfectly - it looks plain and simple at first glance but there's a whole lot more to it. Don't you just love the ribbon and scallop

Sale!

2010-12-07T21:54:00.002+08:00

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your stylish mom, sister or friend? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself to some new accessories to go along with your fabulous wardrobe? Then this exclusive online sale is for YOU! StyleBible.ph, Preview magazine's online home, will be having its first-ever online sale featuring the Italian luxury accessories line Vita Fede from December 8, 12:01

Monochromatic

2010-12-06T23:53:00.001+08:00

Forever 21 gray cardigan, SM black top, Forever 21 bandage skirt, Fancy Flats lace flats, Bayo bag Wore this to school today! I convinced my sister to take my outfit shots before I left home, so I finally have something else as my background haha.

Seoularis Bazaar

2010-12-05T23:51:00.001+08:00

Spent half the day shopping in Seoularis Bazaar, organized by DLSU's Business Management Society. Good job, you guys! The stalls/booths were awesooome. I can't wait to give away the gifts I bought for my friends and I can't wait to wear the clothes and accessories that I picked for myself. :> Seoularis: My Seoul in Paris Crowd thinned out during dinnertime And now I leave you with two food

Working Sunday

2010-12-05T21:44:00.000+08:00

Attended the annual Grand Marian Procession in Intramuros, as per request of Intramuros Administration, our partner org for thesis. They wanted us to take footage for the video we'd be producing and so Cee and I found ourselves working on a Sunday afternoon. Three crazy things that happened:- I got lost on my way to Intramuros! I couldn't figure out where to get off from the jeep, so I got

Almost done

2010-12-03T13:11:00.001+08:00

The last leg of Friday's AV scriptwriting process. Weeks of brainstorming, meetings, sleepless nights, countless library trips, hours of thesis paper writing and we're finally done with the THSOCMA requirements! We're so tired... But we obviously still have energy left for some fun and vanity! This shot took a couple of minutes before I got my hands in the right position. :)) Here's to hoping we

Another story for another night

2010-12-01T23:31:00.014+08:00

One of the most tiring, worst days ever. Funny how it felt like there was a dark cloud over my head the whole day and yet I was wearing one of the most colorful items I have in my closet: blazer from mom, Forever 21 skirt worn as a top, Herbench skinnies, Janeo flats

Little Brother

2010-12-01T07:17:00.000+08:00

Happy birthday to my very smart and playful brother! You will forever be little to me, no matter how big you've grown over the years. Can you imagine you were that tiny ten years ago?! Soon you'll be taller than me and probably will be bullying me about my height haha. Stay sweet, funny and witty as you are... and don't break girls' hearts when you grow older!

Begin Again

2010-11-30T18:25:00.002+08:00

khaki blazer from mom, Bench men's shirt, Betty leggings, random chain necklace, Possiblity oxfords Zara cardigan, Forever 21 top, Betty leggings, pearl bracelet from Palawan, Possibility oxfords khaki blazer from mom, thrifted breton top, Heritage1981 leggings, BBB bangle, Janeo flats Pretty much sums up what I've been wearing... tres default-like, if you ask me. As you can see my outfits are

You can't turn back the hands of time

2010-11-29T14:50:00.001+08:00

Sharing one of my favorite photos on a gloomy Monday afternoon! Took this during the recent Fashion Week. On another note... Can someone teach me how to watermark my photos? :D

Planning for a planner

2010-11-28T13:57:00.000+08:00

It's that time of the year again: planner shopping! Being the self-proclaimed OC person that I am, I don't know how some people can get by without a planner. I know that these days, technology makes it all easy with phone calendars and virtual Post Its on laptops - I myself use these like every college student out there. But there's just this certain thrill of jotting it down with pen and paper!

Kinda Late

2010-11-25T23:36:00.001+08:00

I know, I know. I'm kinda late on the whole Chictopia bandwagon. I couldn't resist though, I've been wanting to have an account for the longest time. Maybe it's just thesis stress getting to me and I needed a whole new outlet where I can play dress up and meet new people. It's sad though, that for the first round I had to post last month's PFW photos instead of something more recent. Guilty! But

Maximum Style

2010-11-24T23:41:00.002+08:00

One of these days, I'll be brave enough to wear a maxi skirt. I just gotta find that perfect piece that will call out to me and I swear I will wear it! While I haven't seen the perfect one for me, I'll stay inspired with these Chictopia photos of stylish girls wearing maxi skirts: *Photos via Chictopia: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

I Said Yes Today

2010-11-23T08:17:00.024+08:00

I've been clicking on No every single time I've pre-enrolled. Today I clicked on Yes... And it feels damn good! I actually woke up at 8AM to do this, even though I didn't need to. Before, I needed to enroll at the specified time slot (2PM as a frosh, 12NN as a sophomore and 10AM as a junior) because I had to battle against the rest of the ID107s for the slots in the classes/sections that I want.

Just go ahead, let your hair down

2010-11-21T23:39:00.001+08:00

Once in a while I let myself go silly and crazy! Tonight I was... An 80's girl Bellatrix (But more like a drunk party girl... which I have never been) And a Nerf gun-toting psycho That is all!*Photos taken by my sister who had as much fun as I did. :))

The world is in a crazy, hazy hue

2010-11-19T21:20:00.002+08:00

Looking forward to a lot of stuff next month! I haven't been a decent blogger, but I swear I'll make up for it when December kicks in. <3 *Photo by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, April 2008

Keds Hunting

2010-11-16T14:44:00.014+08:00

I'm not a sneaker type of girl. Most college students have a variety of Chucks, Vans, Keds, Toms or Sanuks but I never felt the urgent need for it. It just doesn't go along my sense of style, no matter how much I try to fit it in! I'd rather buy another pair of ballet flats or a new dress or a set of bangles... anything, but not a pair of sneakers. Last time I purchased one was a pair of

Treatment Shoot, Take One!

2010-11-15T23:52:00.001+08:00

Last Friday's treatment shoot for thesis! It's like a glimpse/practice shoot for the actual production next term. Can't wait to explore other places in Intramuros and make it look like a million bucks (and I quote David, hee). Manual clapper. :)) (Yes, I had to explain what was happening here haha!) I bet there will be more BTS shots in the future! *Photos from Cee

Thesis Playlist

2010-11-14T13:46:00.001+08:00

My thesismates and I are in the midst of thesis paper writing... it's crazy, I tell you. Good thing I have my kickass thesis playlist to keep me alive! In no particular order... Jungle Drum - Emiliana Torrini Enjoy The Silence - Anberlin Head Over Heels - Digital Daggers Where Is My Mind - The Pixies Help I'm Alive - Metric Rabbit Heart - Florence + The Machine Love My Way - Cruel Black Dove Do

You've got to be kidding me

2010-11-12T22:53:00.001+08:00

As you can see in the screencaps above, it is turning out to be a stressful Friday night! For now I leave you with two other pictures reminding me that there's always the good stuff to turn to. Photo from last night's prod. We just had to take a Photobooth break! I love how my hair color stands out in the pictures, heehee. Aaand, a cute kiddie spoof on Glee!

11:11

2010-11-11T23:11:00.003+08:00

Here's a little wish, a silent prayer to whoever's listening.

Dinig Sana Kita @ DLSU

2010-11-11T00:55:00.004+08:00

Dinig Sana Kita screening at DLSU on November 26, 3PM at NFGA, 18/F, Andrew Building. Tickets at P180. The event is open to the general public, so even non-Lasallians can watch! I'm selling tickets so comment/PM/tweet/email/text me if you're interested. :)

Do The Panic

2010-11-07T11:37:00.001+08:00

We've got exactly three weeks to get our thesis paper and pre-production materials together. It's supposed to be on December 10 but it's gonna be early for us because our mentor will be leaving-slash-disappearing from December 1 until 11. So we have to have everything smooth and ready before he leaves! Let's just say that my thesismates and I were kinda lost and busy after we our proposal got