Parking Lot Shenanigans

Grabbed the opportunity to do a quickie shoot in a nearly empty parking area shortly before getting in the car to go home. Photos by Duff Orate.

What I'm wearing: Faux leather blush cami and booties from Zara Lace bralette from Krate the Label Jeans from Topshop Denim jacket from Bershka Nude purse from Céline Velvet cord from The Bead Shop Tooth pendant necklace from Forever 21

So I've been thinking a whole lot over what I do lately.... You know, blogging and such. I thought, if I could choose only one category of blogging to fall under in, it would definitely be fashion. That is, if I'm only allowed to choose one. So a few days back, I looked through my blog entries and if I wanted to be mainly a fashion blogger, then there's certainly a bit of a shortage with my recent outfit entries. So here's a start ;)

My outfits are usually pretty straightforward. Top + bottom + shoes, or maybe dress + shoes, or if it's little chilly, I'll throw on a jacket to the ensemble or opt for a thicker top with long sleeves instead. However on this specific day I figured I wanted to complicate it a bit... and yes, this is a bit complicated for me already. This fit is a mix of different textures: faux leather, lace, and denim. Also, I love how the oversized denim jacket tones down the sultry vibe of the lace bralette playing peekaboo. I do think lace bralettes are made to play peekaboo though.

I should mention that this Céline bag is my first ever designer bag that I was able to purchase with my own moolah. All those bags you see me donning, all those are just borrowed from my mom (thank you mama ♥). So this one's pretty close to my heart what with the blood and tears (a.k.a. hardwork) behind it. Kidding, there was no blood nor tears involved, I love what I do. Anywho, I purchased it from my good friend Keith, who also happens to be the owner of A La Mode.

I know the rain sometimes sucks especially when it becomes a hindrance from us doing our daily tasks, but I miss layering. So perhaps some few drizzles here and there won't hurt? Drizzles please, not tornadoes.

So what do you think of this fit? Do you think that lace bralettes should indeed play peekaboo? Let me know in comments below. Also, a little pinky promise that I shall stay connected to my roots, more outfits for you guys! :P

Three Strikes

I don't know if I've already mentioned this, but music is definitely one of my biggest inspiration when it comes to my style.

I'm not exactly sure how, since music isn't something you see rather it's something you hear and feel. I guess it's the feels certain type of songs give me that prompt me to wear certain types of clothing but just a few days ago, music inspired my outfit... literally. Have you seen Kylie's music video for her lip gloss? This may or may not be a popular opinion if you're not a fan of the Kardashians/Jenners, but Kylie was seriously beyond beautiful in that video. I especially love the bandana thing going on. I saw that and was like, "wow, that's perfect for summer."

A little trivia, I used to wear a bandana like this during my chemotherapy days. Either this or a bucket hat to cover my baldness/pixie cut hair.

Though initially I wore the scarf around my neck, later throughout the day I realized the look seemed a bit to chic and opted for a more casual take on it instead and wore it on my head. Also let me just say that I'm very happy with my recent purchase of this mustard body suit. I love the color, it's definitely something new to my dominantly black, white, grey, and nude wardrobe. I'm actually building a new color scheme for my wardrobe and I'm super excited for it. It's definitely a lot of fun to hunt and collect for pieces I haven't tried before.

Now I'm wondering why I didn't put on my So Cute gloss for this ensemble...

What I'm wearing:

Silk Scarf by H&M | Mustard body suit & Lace Up Heels by Forever 21 | Mom Jeans by Levis | Sling bag by Céline

How to wear denim this Spring

Photos by Zedrik Europe

Spring is here! In Philippine context, that means we say bye to our cloudy afternoons and chilly nights, and say hello to the blistering midday heat, 6:30 PM sunsets, and humid nights that got us sweating balls.

I've been fascinated with the Autumn/Winter line the local stores have been releasing. The warm camels and maroons, luxurious suede and other cozy materials. However with our current high temperature days ahead, I think wearing the latter would be self-torture. So I paid a visit to one of my favorite stores, Forever 21, and hauled a lot from their light pastel clothing and denim collection... the perfect pair for a bright sunny day.

Read more to see 3 quick looks on how you can style the most versatile of versatile clothes.

Look #1: Street Chill

I don't know what was up with this day but it was just super hot to the point that I really didn't want to dress up anymore. Just kidding, I wanted to dress up, but in the most comfy and I-just-randomly-pulled-these-pieces-from-my-closet kind of way. I wanted to wear less fabric, but didn't want anything tight fitting or something I couldn't move in without worrying if my butt cheeks were showing — thus, the boy shorts.

This outfit was really refreshing and something new to be honest. I remembering vowing not to wear shorts that weren't short shorts. I mean, what was the point of wearing shorts when they weren't short, right? But nah, these felt great. Thank you Kendall Jenner for your inspiration. I also remember telling myself I wouldn't wear two bright colors at the same time. I was afraid I might look messy and not put together overall but I guess that's the magic of soft pastel colors.

What I'm wearing:

Cap by Supahshop | Top & Boy Shorts from Forever 21 | Shoes by Adidas | Specs by Shade.specs

Look #2: Dressy Classy

When people think of denim, they usually associate it with being casual, informal, and other things along that line. If you want to dress up with denim, you might want to check out this ensemble.

I wore this for MAC's event. Good thing I decided to dress up 'cause boy, that was one of a hella fancy event but yes of course, it's MAC after all. I think pairing a clean piece with a good pair of heels and a sleek purse automatically makes something a little bit appropriate for the champagne and fancy finger food. Topped it with matching brown scarf, watch, and belt.

What I'm wearing:

Jumpsuit by Forever 21 | Scarf & Bag by Céline |Belt & Shoes by Charles & Keith | Watch by Triwa

Look #3: Chic Chill

This look is pretty similar to the first look. However if you're the type who's a bit one the frilly lace-y side, you might prefer this one instead.

Boyfriend jeans are usually paired with equally boyish pieces. loose or fitted plain shirts, tanks, or a button down shirt. Why not go for something completely contrasting from the worn down slouchy look of these borrowed jeans? Think: lazy Coachella minus all the crazy fringes and bling + sneakers.

What I'm wearing:

Necklace, Top, and Jeans by Forever 21 | Shoes by Adidas

Which of the three looks do you prefer or scream 'you'? Do you think these ensembles are sunny day friendly enough? Let me know in comments below!

Also, be sure to check out Forever 21's racks when you can. Last time I checked, They have loads of new denim and beach/music festival appropriate pieces (and a lot are coming by the way).

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Special thanks to my friends Zedrik Europe for taking all these breathtaking photos and Duff Orate for assisting me during shoots. It took us three days to create all these photos and it wouldn't be possible without these two ♥

Into The Wild

A few months ago (yes, months, sorry for being MIA lately), the family went on a vacation in our hometown, Iligan City. Along with that my parents also checked out a few properties along the shoreline. The tide was low that time and the beach was super rocky so I didn't really feel like going for a swim while they do their adult business. So while my little brothers went playing through the rocky beach, I decided to take advantage of the nice sunset, palm trees, and beautiful background.

This is actually my go-to outfit when I'm feeling lazy and not in the mood to have too much clothing against my skin. A nice, loose shirt dress paired with sneakers. I still look awesome, but it feels like I'm wearing a duster. Ha!

Well actually, this isn't a shirt dress, it's a men's shirt that's two sizes bigger. Hey, you gotta improvise.

What I'm wearing:

Oversized shirt from H&M | Cap from Forever 21 | Watch from Casio | Sunnies from Eyeknowrightsunnies | Shoes from Converse

What about you? What's your go to outfit whenever you aren't in the mood to dress up? Tell me in the comments below!