Fashion

Rich Soul by Ida Anduyan

cover2A few weeks ago, the 9th leg of the Bazaar for all Seasons took place in the Elements Tent in Eton Centris. Me, and a whole bunch of other bloggers were there as ambassadors and like any other bazaar, there were brief chill moments where we, the tinderas at that time, had time to go around and do whatever we want. Of course, what would bloggers do than to take advantage of the nice lighting outside the tent. Thus, this outfit post.

IMG_7599-4 IMG_7609-6 IMG_7611-7 It’s quite a shame that I wasn’t able to take a photo of my outfit the previous day. I actually wore something so girly-ish that I decided to go really street on this day to make up for it.

Camouflage coat and Spandex top - Forever 21

IMG_7618-8 IMG_7621-9 Watch - Casio | Bracelet - LokaiManilaOfficial

IMG_7628-11 Shoes - Nike | Cruiser board - Big H

IMG_7655-13 Shorts - Highfivebrands

By far this is probably my current favorite shorts. They’re super comfy, and I love the cut. Straight cut shorts are the worst.

IMG_7713-15 Cha had to do some big sister duties thus her late appearance in this post!

IMG_7732-18 IMG_7742-19 IMG_7744-20 By the way, our black top plus denim bottom combo wasn’t done on purpose! We’re always effortlessly twinning!

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And that concludes this outfit post! What do you think? Is this get up “street” enough for you? Tell me in the comments below!

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

IMG_7679-14 Quick little shoutout to my awesome brother, Idu Anduyan for taking these awesome shots! Kudos to you for bearing with my annoying and irritated directions (lol).

Rave Outfit Ideas by Ida Anduyan

College nights here, music festivals there, rave parties everywhere. I guess it’s that time of the year where people are hyping themselves up for summer. Sinulog may have passed, but there are still other upcoming parties like ENGLICOM DLSU’s Jacko Wacko and Assumption College’s Radiate… which I bet will be super epic. However, a big question comes to our mind: “What do I wear?!” yeah, I feel you. A lot of people have been asking me non-stop in my askfm for outfit ideas for rave parties. For me, if you’re going to a rave party you have to consider three things: comfort, heat, and impact.

Rave parties involve loads and loads of people and who doesn’t want to look good during a potentially super fun night, right? The challenge is balancing comfort and aesthetics because remember, rave parties include a lot of dancing and jumping up and down while you’re stuck between a crowd, which also crosses out the option of layering too much.

So here’s some outfit ideas for that wild rave night you’re looking forward to.

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OUTFIT IDEA #1

Nothing says sexy better than black lace does but remember showing too much skin isn’t always sexy too! So cover up with a baseball shirt. The lace and baseball shirt also create a sense of contrast between girly and street.

Lace bralette American Eagle Outfitters Distressed denim high waist shorts Lee Baseball Shirt Supreme Moon Choker pinkoutsidethebox​ (ig) All black sneakers Vans Lippie Mac Sunnies, bracelets n/a

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OUTFIT IDEA #2

This outfit is for those who really don’t want to wear anything short for their bottoms. The rips on the jeans are enough for the leg flaunting part. Keep everything else plain and leave the statement making to your statement bralette. The red shoes also break the monochrome thing going on in this outfit.

Statement bralette theaccoutrement Ripped Jeans H&M All red sneakers Vans Snapback urbanoutfit_mnl (ig) Saturn choker nylonthelabel (ig) Rings prettylittleblings (ig) Sunnies n/a

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OUTFIT IDEA #3

How about an all black outfit with a floral snapback as the main event? Also, instead of wearing the usual denim black high waist shorts, why not wear a leather one? The socks also add a little edge to the whole look.

Black cropped tank H&M Leather shorts n/a Socks Nike Black Airforce 1 sneakers Nike Sun choker mentalclutterph (ig) Rings prettylittleblings (ig) Floral cap HUF Bracelet Cartier

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OUTFIT IDEA #4

If there’s all black outfit, why not try all white too? Really turn heads with a cut-out tank like this and statement cap. A guy actually used my cap (which looks exactly like this) as a conversation starter during unleashed 3. Set contrast by wearing a really dark lippie and add an extra flair with falsies!

Cut out tank n/a White distressed shorts Levis Cap n/a Sunnies Sunnies Studios Eye necklace prettylittleblings (ig) Watch Casio Lippie Mac White Air max 90 Nike

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ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS

If you’re not really the type who can wear skin exposing tops, other tops like ribbed crop tops, ringer shirts, cropped baseball shirts, and cut out tops with sleeves work too! Try other accessories as well such as knee high socks for major statement points. The possibilities are endless!

Now I ask you again, are you ready for Jacko Wacko & Radiate?? You’d better be! Follow them on their social media accounts for inquiries and more information! You should have tickets by now!

Jacko Wacko twitter Radiate twitter

The Green Machine by Ida Anduyan

Strings Manila just released new colors to their initial tee collection today and because it’s UAAP season, these aren’t just ordinary hues but hues with meaning… yeap, right you are, school colors!

IMG_3987 Some of the colors released are maroon for UP, yellow for UST, blue for ADMU, and of course, green for DLSU. School not mentioned above? Don’t fret! Strings Manila will produce NCAA colors too!

IMG_3988 Destroyed shorts - One Teaspoon

IMG_4000 Sun choker - Pinkoutsidethebox

IMG_4007 IMG_4014 IMG_4020 Denim bag - Stradivarius

IMG_4024 Socks - Shop Teen Idle

IMG_4027 5 panel cap - Greater Good

IMG_4029 Shoes - Nike

This tee is a great alternative if you want to show your school pride. School shirts with the school’s name plastered on it is too mainstream (semi kidding)! This shirt is basically double duty: not only do you have a personalized shirt, but you get to represent your school at the same time too!

So, what team are you rooting for this season?

Photographer: Idu Anduyan

Locals Only by Ida Anduyan

I feel like I always go on an indefinite hiatus after every post I make here… and I am so sorry for that but hey, I’m back with an outfit post! Topshop just had its end of season sale recently and I made sure to go to the first day early so that I’ll get all the good stuff (evil laugh). I even made my mom promise the night before that we would go no matter what. Yep, I was that desperate. Anyway, a lot of really nice pieces were marked 50% off. I picked up three pieces and one of them was this lovely floral jersey top I had my eyes on since Topshop first released them. I wanted them so bad but then my mom insisted we should wait for the sale. I was all, “For sure di na aabot sa sale yan.” surprisingly enough, few pieces were left unsold ♥

Photo 6-25-14, 6 40 41 AM Photo 6-25-14, 6 41 37 AM Floral Jersey Top - Topshop | Penny board - Melrose boardshop

Photo 6-25-14, 6 42 30 AM Photo 6-25-14, 6 42 52 AM Moroccan bracelet set - a lovely gift from Edge Co

Photo 6-25-14, 6 44 34 AM Photo 6-25-14, 6 43 14 AM Gold chain necklace - also a gift from Kalifourne

Photo 6-25-14, 6 43 54 AM Plain black snapback - Black Bakery

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How about you guys? Did you also drop by the latest Topshop sale? If you didn’t, don’t fret ‘cause for sure they’ll have a “further reduction” sale soon. Also I think they have that P500 off on denim promo going on right now. If you did drop by, what did you pick up? Tell me in the comments below! Byee!

Baguio 2014 - Deux Jours by Ida Anduyan

This post is long overdue! Second day of our annual Baguio trip last February… yes, February. Sorry, I know I’m lazy. The second day is where all the Alumni go to their campus, the Philippine Military Academy and just basically see all their classmates, march on the grandstand, and have picnics with their class.

A friend actually commented how I could take wearing shorts when it was so cold that day. Deep inside my mind, I was like “I do it for fashion” (LOL).

Inner cropped shirt from Black Bakery. If you follow me on Instagram, I know you guys can notice how in love I am with basics right now. Plain white shirts should be in every girl’s wardrobe <3

Photo 2-7-14, 9 13 04 PM Bag from Louis Vuitton. A hand-me-down from my mother. I love this bag. It goes well with everything — from dainty sandals to sneakers to snapbacks… it’s just so damn versatile.

Photo 2-7-14, 11 55 29 PM Jacket from Forever 21. I’ve been searching high and low for a denim jacket with cotton sleeves. Thank God I found this. The patches make it extra cute and coming from Forever 21, it’s slightly easy on my wallet.

Photo 2-8-14, 1 49 59 AMPhoto 2-8-14, 1 50 23 AM My ever loyal, always abused gold chain necklace. Also from Forever 21. The gold color is actually starting to fade already… Yes it’s not real gold (duh) haha. I’m currently looking for a good replacement and I think I’ve found one already….

Photo 2-8-14, 1 55 53 AM Shorts from Zara. These were really a great buy. A girl needs dainty, non-denim shorts once in a while. I really hope to find more shorts like these in the future.

Photo 2-8-14, 1 54 36 AM Roshe Runs from Nike. Contrasting girly and athletic pieces is always a super great idea. For me anyway.

After the parade we took our traditional yearly photo with the giant cadet hat and other accessories (google it if you don’t know what I’m talking about), we rested for a while in our cabin, then we went to the market to buy some veggies for dinner. Cold weather, hot steamy food, and the night went on.

Photos by Idu Anduyan

Baguio 2014 - Jour Une by Ida Anduyan

Our annual Baguio visit just passed and of course, I’m back with another outfit post! I know I’ve been gone for a long time and my blog really looks outdated. Ew. I want to fill you guys up with all the details with what I’ve been up to lately but…. let’s save that for a later time, shall we. Hehe.

Oh and yes, my butt long hair is gone. I’m kind of over it though. I’m just happy I’ll have another shot of growing healthy hair.

Nuff babbling. This year we arrived in Baguio earlier than usual. We usually arrive when the sun’s down already so I took the chance, grabbed my brother, and handed him my camera. A few blackmails here and there and viola. (LOL)

IMG_2592 Top by Keysas. I appreciate marijuana prints even though I’m against using them for recreational teenage trips. I’m such a poser, I know. The jacket is from Forever 21. Stylish and functional. Keeps me warm without necessarily covering everything up.

IMG_2651IMG_2659 Gold chain necklace by Forever 21

IMG_2660 High waist jeans by Topshop

IMG_2661 All white sneakers by Eleven Nineteen. I have to be honest I didn’t really like all white sneakers before. They’re kind of impractical and remind me of tennis. Well, I had a change of heart. I love them! I’m planning to get the Vans version of this (if I can actually find one).

IMG_2670 Cat phone case by Forever 21. I’m obsessed with phone cases. Don’t ask me how many I have now. I lost count.

I forgot to mention that the reason we go to Baguio every year is because of the PMA Alumni Homecoming. I look forward to this trip every year… not only is the weather in Baguio great, but it’s nice to bond with the family somewhere out of town and see old childhood friends and fellow “anak din ng mga PMAyers” friends. If you’re one you’d understand, a vast community with one thing in common. That you’re kind linked because of your parent’s history. Haha okay, I’ll stop babbling. Bye for now!

Photos by Idu Anduyan

Black and White flowers by Ida Anduyan

Last November 2 was not only All Soul’s day for our family, but it was also our bunso’s birthday ♥ The day before, me & my mom went floral clothing shopping at Fashion Market and boy, did she haul all the pretty florals in sight! Here’s our family ootd wearing our floral clothes.

For this day, the original plan was to buy Udo’s gift, watch Thor 2, then have dinner at Viking’s but well, we moved sluggishly so we weren’t able to watch the movie anymore. We just hung out by the bay and waited for 5:30 so we can finally eat all we caaan. Haha.

We brought our cruisers with us because I suggested to my brothers that we should skate while waiting but the pavement was too rough for our taste (arte lol).

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Penny pastel by Melrose Boarshop | Black cami by Forever 21 | Floral bomber jacket by Mastermind Manila

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I’m actually quite pissed right now over a little thing. Get ready to be irritated because it seems so O.A. of me. I’m obsessing over my Penny’s scratches. I know it’s only natural for a skateboard to have scratches, but the way I ride mine, I ride in the most basic way possible man, it shouldn’t have scratches yet. One more thing, it has scratches under the deck, in the freaking middle, and I’m like, “How the hell did this scratch get here?!”. Ohhh I get stressed just thinking about it. I’m sorry, I know I’m O.C. haha.

Forever favorite black sneakers from Cotton On

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Gold Calculator watch from Casio. I’ve been wearing this watch everyday since the day I got it. It’s funny. Haha. If you guys want a watch like this, contact my friend Gio Gonzales. She sells Casio watches and a whole lot of other stuff (iPhones, iTouch, shoes, Whey protein etc.) help her pass her majors by buying from her! :D

White skull bracelet from Black Bakery

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Versace inspired gold chains from Coition Clothing. They actually sent me this necklace along with a teal blazer as a gift. I was so surprised and very grateful! It’s my first time :’) Again, thank you, Coition Clothing for this. Go check out their instagram guys. They sell really cute pieces at affordable prices ♥

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Denim high waist shorts from Vanilla Breeze. What can i say? I love the brand and I loooove their shorts :D

What about you guys? How did you spend your November 2nd? Aside from praying for our beloved who have already passed, of course.

Top 7 Things a Girl Should Have in her Wardrobe - Chill Edition by Ida Anduyan

We all know how the classic list goes - black slacks, black pumps, blazer, day dress, the perfect heels, a little black dress etc, etc. The pieces sound all so sophisticated and dressy. Don’t get me wrong, they are essentials and there will always be a time where you will need or be required to wear them. Emphasis on “a time” though, that means that these pieces aren’t really needed on a daily basis. What about those days where you just want to look casual and chill? What about those days where you don’t want to make “tiis ganda” (Conyo lol) but still want to look decent and put-together? I’m pretty much like that. Trust me, you’ll be like that if you have to think of a decent outfit every single day of your college life while taking into consideration the stress and pressure (uncomfy clothing adds up to the stress, you know) you’ll be enduring for the day. So here’s the list a made for myself and for people who share the same style and sentiments that I have ;) Screen Shot 2013-10-13 at 2.27.59 PM

First on the list, is the perfect white shirt. For real, you could make a lot of outfit combos with this piece and the fact that it’s plain, avoids people from making sure that you’ve repeated the piece over and over again (lol). It’s neat, and you could style it any way you want. Want something a little bit dressed up and sophisticated? Pair this piece with denim/leather jeans, some strappy heels, big sunnies, a top knot, and viola! Instant celebrity-ish look. Not really the girly type? Tuck this in high waist cutoffs, sneakers, and a snapback. Yo homey. Jk. You guys get my drift on how awesome this piece is, right? (Photo of how I wore mine)

Where to get it: I recently bought mine yesterday from Topman. They were on sale and I got mine for 50% off ;) but I’m pretty sure you can find one from the department store.

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I swear, before, jeans were my legs’ number one enemy. All of my jeans made my legs and hips look huge. So, so sad. Finally, I found a pair from Bershka (Photo here), it looked promising so I tried it on and - oh my gosh - they were perfect. Sure my legs were still curvy and thick, but the jeans didn’t make it any more big. It actually hugged my legs in a way that it enhances my legs’ curves. After that, I started wearing jeans again and I must say, jeans really make or break an outfit. Wear one that doesn’t have a great fit, and you’ll look lousy, wear one that has great fit, well, wow. hihi. All I’m trying to say is, find the perfect jeans and the top + jeans outfit will always work, always.

Where to get it: I’ve observed that great fitting jeans are all over this season. I got mine from Bershka, Forever 21, and Topshop.

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The white cami pretty much works like the perfect white shirt except it’s sexier, and can be mostly used as an inner clothing. I usually wear mine under my plaid, camouflage, and denim button down shirts. Also under denim jackets and vests. I feel kind of exposed when I wear this on it’s own (conservative loljk) but when I’m feeling extra gutsy, I do wear this with high waist shorts and sneakers.

Where to get it: Forever 21 offers the best plain cami at the most affordable price for me.

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I’m not a sneaker head but I prefer wearing sneakers any time of the day. I prefer wearing one with pants, shorts, skirts, and sometimes even with dresses (if it doesn’t look wrong). I wear them almost everyday! Nothing beats the comfort and the carefree look and vibes it emits.

Where to get it: depends on what kind of sneakers you want, actually. I got mine from Vans. My current favorite, my all black sneakers (Photo here), are from Cotton On. I’m also currently eye-ing Nike’s Roshe Run and Converse’s classic white high tops.

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I added the word versatile for a reason. Try to get leggings that aren’t so sheer. That sheerness could lead to embarrassment and outfit mishaps (think: underwear exposure). As of now, I have two treggings (trousers that fit like leggings) and more than 3 black leggings. Like my sneakers, I wear these almost daily to school. It’s comfy, it’s sleek, it goes with almost everything, it slims out my legs, and I can move around easily without worrying if my butt cheeks are already exposed (haha dang bandage skirts). If i want to look a little bit more formal, I usually tuck in my top into my high waist treggings. One time, I wore a plain white pocket tee and tucked it into my HW treggings, I didn’t know that that was also the day the ACG (Arts College Government) was doing their shoot and their dress code was a white polo and black pants or skirt for girls. My classmate thought I was also part of the shoot! Ha ha. See how two basic pieces, a plain white shirt and high waist black treggings, could make you look casually professional. Here are some photos on how I wear mine (Muscle shirt + Treggings // Oversized sweater + leggings // Cami top + Floral bomber jacket + leggings // Corporate-ish attire)

Where to get it: I have one hand-me-down Zara treggings from my mom. I also got one from Mango which was on sale. I saw one yesterday at Topshop but it was kind off pricey (P1,800++). As for the leggings, I bet you could easliy find one from the department store!

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We all know how bipolar our weather is here in the PH. Getting a basic, fluffy, cozy hoodie is a must. Pick one that isn’t to thick but is not so thin either. I know what you’re thinking, “Will I not look lousy or like I’m going on a jog or something?” well, that’s exactly why I’m advising that you get a hoodie with just the right thickness and right material so that it won’t look lousy at all. If you do find that perfect hoodie, well cheers to you because it will not look wrong in usual daily outfits when you’re feeling a bit chilly. A blazer or structured jacket/coat is good too but it’s not as comfy as this and we are talking about chill clothes in this post, right? Ha ha.

Where to get it: I recently saw one from Forever 21 men. Also from Topman, Uniqlo, and Cotton on.

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There are days when it’s too hot to wear pants and you just want to set your legs free. The perfect shorts are the answer to that. It’s important to know what kind of shorts you want. Do you like those with the classic cuts or are you into the v shaped cuts that’s very popular lately? As for me, I prefer the latter. I don’t know, they just feel more “street” than the ones with the straight cuts and street is definitely my style. Also, it’s very important to buy a size that fits you. Don’t buy a size too large because you’ll end up looking very very lousy and it would be a waste of money but don’t buy a size too small either because you want to look “sexy” there’s absolutely nothing sexy about overflowing fat. Get your right size and I promise, it will lift the right places and hide the right parts. Another thing, I also prefer investing in denim shorts rather than leather, cotton, or whatever other fabric because denim exudes casualness (cotton too but it feels more like athletic wear) and is very versatile.

Where to get it: Oh….. the shops are endless. The usual, Forever 21, Topshop, Cotton On, Zara, tiangges, but my current favorite shorts come from Vanilla Breeze Clothing (Photo of my go to shorts). I also loooove these shorts (Photo) it’s branded One Teaspon, a foreign brand that isn’t in the Philippines yet but I hope it does arrive here though.

So that’s my list of the top 7 things every girl should have in her wardrobe, the chill edition! I hoped it helped all the lazy bums out there jk, I’m a lazy bum. Do you guys have all the stuff listed here? Did I miss out on anything? What about you guys, what’s in you list? :) Comment below! :)