My Business This Saturday

Today is a fusion between new and old silhouettes, and, a collaboration of textures that were once (and continues to be) widely accepted and sought-after. Rules no longer exist and trends are almost negligible in this age in fashion, so, I didn't play by the rules nor trends.

Who said the silhouette of a pullover from the present and a woolen, A-line skirt of the past won't go well together for a serious business? 

top: forever21

skirt: bado
belt: cole vintage

shoes: suki

bag: miss veronica
necklace: sm dept store

I always describe this skirt as a granny skirt. It has the feel of it; the fabric, the length and the cut. If styled (in)correctly, this may well give you a 70's look depending on what you're trying to achieve. :)

Saturday is not yet over! Enjoy! :)

Friday Getup

What I wore today. Played it simple with minimal [almost none] accessories -- earrings and  a wristwatch only. I want to keep it clean.

 top: robinsons dept store

skirt: forever21

shoes: suki

bag: miss veronica

I'm just loving the feel of this fabric against my skin. It's so soft that it flows gracefully while I walk. I hope to find one with long sleeves in any of these colors - black, white, cream or blush. 

Keeping this short. My shortest post, by far. Have to wake up early tomorrow so.. early to bed I go! :)

Have fun this weekend! :)

His Old, My New

Since the day I became an official bum, I started doing my all to be the best housewife I could be to my husband. It is part of my morning to prepare him breakfast and the clothes he would wear to work for the day. So far, being his stylist and the rest is far better a routine than what was last year. 

The point is..

I have always wanted a parka in military green. And since I have outgrown my love for furry hoods, I would be the luckiest to find one without it. :) This may seem easy for most but for someone my frame, this is a challenge that calls for major hunting spree.

Well, look what the jobless lucked out on! I discovered a treasure! In my husband's closet! :)

His size 'L' is my size 'perfect' for a short dress. :)

dress: from my husband's closet

belt: forever21

shoes: pill 

  

Did not bother to strap the shoes on and powder my nose for this photo because I was just simply trying it out. I can't wait to wear this. But like some of you, I hold on until the perfect time comes by. :)

It's Friday! :) 

4 Blogs I Strongly Suggest You Visit

Bianca Gonzales

Yes, she's a household name in The Philippines. I was not a fan of her as a celebrity.  But, I now appreciate her as one. I immediately got to know her as a person after discovering her blog. I strongly recommend that you give it a visit. You will fall in love with her character you will read back old entries. Her blog is not a bit about work or fashion but the life she lives as a family member, a friend, a responsible citizen  and  an ambassador to the youth of this country. No cameras, make up, and nifty clothes. It's herself sans the worldly accessories. And of course, her cartwheels. :)

Ivan Aguirre 

This guy must be very busy as his last entry is very Christmas-y. His works are masterpieces of our time - art of the present and the future. His illustrations are dreamy. It's as if he had drawn inspiration from another dimension where all of his drawings were magnificently alive. It's worth seeing. :)

Cut From A Different Cloth

He is not a deer hunter. The blogs I come across are almost always fashion-related - clothes and shoes and accessories. Don't you think it'd be refreshing to be enlightened about fashion from another angle? The viewpoint which lets you follow and learn how clothes are made from scratch to finality. Which lets you understand the price tag and appreciate your thrift-ed treasures even more! :)

Behati Prinsloo

My admiration for models and curiosity on their personal lives have never gone down any lower since grade school. I am always amazed by their personal style and, most of all, their confidence to strike whatever pose they want and still look beautiful. One of them is Behati Prinsloo. I discovered her blog through Coco Rocha, who encouraged her to put one up where she could showcase her talent in photography. :) 

Care to share great blogs you follow with me? :)

Back From Internet Rehab

Got bitten by the lazy bug and left me swollen for 5 days. I only had a few minutes on Thursday to read email messages and tweets but it was no longer than 15 minutes. I was so lazy.

Well, if you're wondering.. the past week generally started at 6AM. Cooked breakfast, eat, sleep, lunch, watch TV until it's time for dinner and then back to bed for more TV. Until Friday, that's when I had to do an errand in another city. I hate banking. It's become even more complicated over time. 

Avocado fruit with only brown sugar. The dessert for two nights. Yum! :)

I did manage to take a couple of outfit shots, though. :) 

 top: just G

leggings: bleach catastrophe

shoes: topshop

hat: accessorize

bag: malaika [japan]

I just want to share that this pair of leggings is the softest! It's second-skin! In fact, some friends said that it could be mistaken for body-paint/tattoo from afar. :)

Yesterday was wonderful. Lunch with the family and then a friend of my husband's suddenly decided to drop by for our annual supply of Chinese New Year's cake (Nian Gao or Tikoy in Filipino). And, some catching up. :)  

Also, we finally had the chance to visit my alma matter - The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. Which I had been meaning to do for the longest time! :)

These photos were taken before we heard the 5PM mass. 

  

The UST Main Bulding looks like it stands somewhere else not in The Philippines.

The university celebrated its 400th foundation day on January 28, 2011.

It was an important date for all living Thomasians because the next celebration as 

grand as this will not be until 2111. I wonder how they partied during its 100th and 200th anniversaries. hehe :)

 

A photo with my most favorite door behind me. Several years ago, I had a photo taken while 

standing by it. Obviously, that was impossible to do again due to the chains surrounding the 

Main Building's facade. Why? :(

 

I take pride in being one of the street party performers when the university started their very early preparation in 2001 for its 400th anniversary this January. That was some 10 years ago yet I could still relive the moment just by thinking about it. It was unforgettable. One of my bests! :)

After hearing mass, we walked around the campus to check out new buildings, monuments, etc. Basically, examined the changes. :)

 

The Quattro Mondial Monument

I just want to share that although my husband and I are both UST graduates, and, had attended classes in the same building 5 days or more per week for 5 years during college, it was only in 2004, when we were already alumni of the institution, that we met while working for a common company. :) 

On a different note, it's not unlikely to have the same favorite Thai restaurant within UST area. I don't think there's another one that specializes in Thai food aside from SR Thai Cuisine within walking distance from the school. However, we were disappointed it was closed yesterday. Perhaps because it's a Sunday which means no school, no students, no business. Our options were fast food stalls and the eatery on the 1st block of P. Noval Street from España. 


We avoid fast food. Hence.. my first time.

A very sad plate of beef tapa, egg and fried rice (tapsilog). 

It was supposed to be their specialty! I was extremely disappointed.. :'(

Also, I am not a fan of colored dishes. Plastic is okay but not in birthday-party colors please. 

 

This compensated for the bad food. :)

 

 

Before leaving is the obligatory photo by The Arch of Century.

Did you know that this side of the arch is only a replica of the original/old one which is on its other side? :)

A rector once said: "UST is not only a school. It is a community."


Ending this with a photo taken using my laptop's web cam just now! :) 

Have a good day! :) 

Happy Birthday, Honey! :)

♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY! ♫

♪ Happy Birthday, honey! ♪

♫ Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday..♪ ♫

 ♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY! ♫

Honey, I'm not good in writing 'emotion-filled' messages. But I want to let you know (and this is the best way I can)  that I appreciate the sweetness you continue to show me and everyone within this community.

We have not met each other but I could feel through what you write and how you sincerely interact with your (online) friends that you are a genuine person. 

I am sure that your family and Z are twice as much sad as you are to not be able to celebrate with you today, but, you are surrounded by people (virtually) who love you as you are sans the blog, the makeup and the stylish clothes (and shoes, of course!). So smile coz we love you so much! ♥

Thank you for being true, Honey!  :)

Please visit, greet and show her some ♥ here! :)

Wine & Milk

This blog was accompanied with a pledge that not a day would pass without a single post. But the 29th was a groggy moment. And the reason behind that is depicted below. It was so strong (or maybe I had an empty stomach to start with) that two sips sent me spinning right away. Just an FYI, I favor white over red. :)

 We celebrated a family member's birthday at home. 

Stayed in because a couple of us were sick with cough and flu. :(

This put me and got me out of the bed unusually early (for me). NO hangover.

As soon as both of the sickly in the family were feeling better (the next night!), we were ready to go out. We were itching to satisfy our gastronomic nourishment with some Chinese food from Tao Yuan  Restaurant situated along Malvar Street in Malate, which is just a few blocks walk from home. No photos, sorry. :(

Today, I just had to stretch out and pick up some groceries. Prior to that was another Sbarro occasion for a super late lunch. 

 

My day is not complete without vegetables - raw or cooked. This pizza used to be my favorite during the early 2000's (90's is short for 1990's but how do we refer to 2000's?) but it has now become too bread-y. :(

I will not order this again. 

If the other night was wine night, tonight is lactose-full. While shopping for groceries, my husband thought I should restore my fondness for milk. He probably noticed I wasn't growing any taller and few more ounces of it might help. LOL :) But see, I used to chug liters of fresh milk daily to a point wherein it had become my only source of fluid. That, consequently, caused my mother to end the supply. :)

I love you, milk!

Have a creamy white mustache night to me! :)

 

 Now, a dull photo of the boring blogger. 
The crazy-dotted shorts caught my eye immediately. It's so cute it has to be in my closet! :)