Sky Blue Skye

A few months back, I saw this beautiful light blue romper from Miss Selfridge. But when I checked the price tag, it didn't seem as appealing anymore.. So for the longest time, I have been searching other stores for something similar and at a price that would not burn a hole in my wallet. Alas, I was unsuccessful. 

Two days earlier, I find myself in Miss Selfridge again. I am browsing through the sales rack and I spot the same light blue romper. In my size. Being sold for thirty percent of its original price.

I am happy.

Many Shades of Gray

There's something so nice and alluring about gray cotton shirts; they're just so comfortable to wear! I find myself buying one whenever I spot one with a nice print or logo. Here are some of the shirts I've bought within the past few weeks --- all from Forever 21. Now it's time to save, and hopefully, not spend that money on more gray shirts, ha ha.

For a Sunny Day

The weather hasn't been very pleasant lately.. It's been raining nonstop for the past two weeks, and now there's a typhoon. I bought this swim suit from Topshop with a fifty percent discount. I couldn't resist buying it, it's so cute and summer-y. Hopefully the weather will clear up soon, and I'll be able to swim with my new suit!

Take a Walk with Me

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Long linen dresses and skirts, cotton skirts and sweaters. I've been wanting to add pieces like these to my wardrobe; simple yet charming, clothes I could wear whether it rains or shines. 

Cat eyes and all that jazz

wearing: top from WOMB (Japan), shorts from H&M, leggings from Forever 21, boots from Forever 21

This was one of the outfits I wore during my trip to Japan, when I had arrived in Osaka. I bought the top and shorts during that trip, and I couldn't resist attempting to dress up like the Japanese girls from the magazines I browse! I mean, when's the next time I'll be able to dress up like this in Japan? Ha ha. I am also wearing brown eyeliner (which can barely be seen) that I bought from a drug store for 300 yen. Note to self: never buy cheap make up, even if it's made in Japan. I believe my eyes transformed from cat to raccoon as the day went by.

The Lumberjacket

Lumberjack + Jacket = LUMBERJACKET

I'm very clever with my wordplay, as you can see. Can you believe this handsome jacket only cost me Php 690? That's a little less than $17! I purchased this on sale from a little store called NAVA (previously called Babo, I believe). If I had more funds, I would have shopped for more stuff! Although I am trying my best to be as non-materialistic as I can. I've been spending a lot of money lately, and it isn't healthy to keep wanting things.

Oh! And this is also the jacket I'm wearing in this picture:

New hairstyle! What do you think? Don't I look rad and gnarly? I should buy myself a leather jacket and get on a motorcycle. Righteous.

Hong Kong Photo Diary Part I

One of the stores my mama and I visited is called L.A.M.B., and I was so happy to see all the fur coats, cute dresses and scarves. Can't really wear them in the Philippines, though. SO I TOOK PICTURES INSTEAD (furtively).

My boyfriend granted me permission to take Totoro along. (Yay!) I was taking pictures of Totoro in a restaurant when the waiter came over, said something in Chinese and laughed. Based on his facial expression, I think he meant to say something along the lines of "what a funny girl, taking pictures of her stuffed toy." I hope.

Most of these photos were taken on my first and second day (and night) in Hong Kong. I'm glad that my family and I finally decided to have a leisurely vacation. My mother, being the semi-ADHD and workaholic she is, usually cannot stand doing nothing for a long time. During our family trips, she likes to walk miles on end, until our feet are bleeding internally. She could probably shop until her feet bleed, really. Then again, so could I. What are large-sized feet for anyway, right? Aside from stomping on things. 

I regret not buying that FUNKY FUNKY jacket, but by the time I had reached that store, I had already purchased a number of thick pieces of clothing that probably won't be used until I travel again. Of course, if I am lucky, the weather during Christmas will be cold enough to wear them? I could also put the air conditioner on full blast. Or go to the movies looking like a pimp (with mah furry goodz).

More photos to come!

I Don't Care if Monday's Blue

This is how I dress up for Halloween. I wore a blue mustache. "Mustache."
Naah, just kidding. I wouldn't wear something so cheap for Halloween. Actually, I didn't dress up for it at all, 'tis sad. I think most of the people in my neighborhood have grown up, didn't really feel the spirit of Halloween. It grows weaker and weaker each year.. WAIT A MINUTE! I meant happy Halloween, not sappy Halloween, my bad.

Just one question, when did your local stores start selling Christmas-related goods? Because the Philippines starts getting ready once we hit the -ber months. I saw one bookstore selling Christmas trees and all that jazz on the first week of September. . .

Merry Christmas everybooty. 

If I Lived in a Forest in Siberia

I would like to wear all of these. Lately I've been getting inspiration from Princess Mononoke and Pocahontas, but trying to wear any of these get-ups in the Philippines is like purposefully wanting to die of heat stroke. DARN IT, I WANT TO LOOK LIKE A GIRL FROM THE WOODS. Why does Topshop have to be so expensive? Euro, you powerful currency, you.

All images are from topshop.com !

These Little Wonders

I'm practically halfway through my summer vacation, and I'm quite apprehensive about it all. This year is going to be a big one for me. I'll be celebrating my 18th birthday with a formal debut and starting my first year of college. Gosh, there is so much to do but I'm way too lazy to even get off the bed.. I've got to enlist, enroll, plan and bla bla bla. Thinking is making me sleepy. 

Easy-Breezy Summer Outfits

I happened to stumble upon ASOS earlier, an online store that sells both women and men's apparel, and fell in love with many of their items. These are the types of outfits I'd enjoy wearing during the summer. And yes, most of these outfits do show a girl wearing short shorts, much shorter than I'd feel comfortable with, but that's not the essence of this collection of outfits.

Summer in the Philippines is very much like being in a desert. Okay, that's a hyperbole, but not too exaggerated in my opinion. Though it is not extremely humid, there are days when the sun just shines down too brightly, and I feel like I am getting skin cancer whilst I walk outside. No wonder I'm getting fatter, anyway.. These outfits from ASOS do look quite spring-ish, yes? I think the season of spring was when floral prints and cream/pastel/nude colors were in season, but I don't think there is a reason not to be able to wear these spring-y outfits during the summer.

DID YOU KNOW THAT BLACK IS A COLOR THAT ABSORBS MORE HEAT THAN ANY OTHER COLOR? Did you also know the 'hot' colors (red, orange, yellow, etc.) absorb more heat than 'cool' colors (blue, violet, what-have-you)? Ah, well if you didn't and are currently confused, it's okay. I was too when I was taught this in science class. But I'm not going to go into detail with that. I just thought that these light and 'cool' colors would be great for summer, as they will be less likely to absorb heat. I sound like a nerd, but that's fine!!

When I look at these outfits, I imagine myself wearing them, and I feel like one of those girls in those commercials with the breezy and the beautiful and the cover girl trees and the wind. Oh, I think one of those deodorant commercials has popped into my mind. Anyhow, I don't say breezy meaning the wind will pull up your skirt, I mean the wind can still reach -- oh gosh do I sound like a pervert XD? Lulz. Oh gosh, how do I say this without sounding nasty? (._.''')

All photos were taken from ASOS web shop. They aren't mine :3 --- check the store out now while they are delivering all orders to anywhere, free of charge! I mean, the shipping is free, not the stuff.

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