My Sweet Smile And Charming Self

It's official, I truly suck as a friend!
So my good friend Karl messaged me that he wanted to go out for dinner or something. But I was too absorbed and in the zone doing this secret project I have to have noticed his message. And by the time that I finally got to read it, I was already too tired and ended up dozing off to la la land before I got to send a reply.


I'm actually notorious for this type of behaviour. No wonder I don't have a lot of friends. I should be lucky I still have a few of them, considering my terrible temper and childish tantrums. Wonder what keeps them with me. Must be my sweet smile and charm. *Scoff*

(an early morning view from my mom's garden)

I seriously need to get a life instead of always being holed up in my room with my face in front of my lappie for practically the entire day. My friends say this is no longer healthy even for me.
I just hope he does not hate me so much after this. I plan to make it up to him and pray to god that that, together with my sweet smile and charming self, he'll let me off the hook easily.


On me: Gap Kids sundress, Esprit mustard scarf, People Are People gladiators

Not Quite The Party Animal

Yesterday, I woke up hungry at 2 in the morning and it was just my luck that I couldn't find anything to eat in our fridge. Well, there were the usual frozen food and canned meat but I refused to take in anything that even slightly resembles fastfood. I already have enough of that at work every single day.


So I remembered eyeing those french toasts that Jumax ordered the other day at the coffee shop and I decided to put my cooking skills to a test and tried to recreate them with the available resources we have at home. And besides, I'm also crazy enough to make french toasts at 2 in the morning.


I also ended up making soup and ham to go with my breakfast. And I've got to say, it was not bad at all. I'm giving myself a pat on the back right now.



Anyway, it was a weekend so I decided to take it easy and just chill for the rest of the day. I'm not quite the party animal kind.


On me: One Perfect kimono-like top, shorts from a bazaar, shoes from Artwork

Lakers Vs. Rockets

Contrary to popular belief, I do have a social life and I also do have friends. I do sometimes leave my hole of a room to see what the rest of the world is up to.

So I conveniently prepared a couple of evidence for you to prove my point. Check out the photos from my last day out with my friends. I met up with them this morning for some bacon and pancakes for breakfast at a nearby coffee shop.

Exhibit A: Jumax & boss Emmy

Jumax here is flying to Manila next month for her architecture board exams. I'm very sure she'll do so well with her exams since she's been holed up with her books for months already. Talk about pressure! And I'm so gonna miss this gurl.

While Emmy here is literally my boss at work. So you totally would understand why I can't say anything bad about her. This is probably me kissing ass with her. Hahaha!
Seriously, she's the very epitome of grace under pressure, which I always admired and wished I possessed too..


Exhibit B: Rap & Moi

Now Rap here is one lucky, overpaid person. She has a very positive outlook and is a big fan of sports. In fact, while we were chatting over breakfast, she had the realtime gamecast of Lakers and Rockets' game 6 on my lappie.



And because they're all my friends, it was just natural for them to take turns in taking my photos. I'm so gonna quote Rap when she said, "Fashion first before sports." She couldn't have said it better. After all, I don't know shit about sports.


On me: random T-shirt, Promod fitted vest, Tommy Hilfiger skinnies, Aloha Vans

Preview May 2009

I've keep playing this waiting game every single month. I hate how magazine publications are not distributed as fast as I wish they were. You see, they are usually published in another region and still need to be shipped to our far away city.

And one of the few things that impatient me hates, is waiting, next to body odor. I should already be a saint by now with all the patience I've been applying over this. Hmph!
I've been wanting to get my hands on this month's issue of Preview. It wasn't in yet when I went hunting for it last week.



So I settled on checking their official website StyleBible.ph instead to get a peek of their latest cover.

Not a big fan of Ruffa Gutierrez but those LVs are delicious!

Love and Sex and Magic

I have not been in any mood to dress up lately. So forgive me for the lousy outfits lately. I seriously need a new inspiration. I'm not even tempted to shop for clothes. This is so efing frustrating. Argh!


But I would completely feel bad if I don't get to use my brand new cam. I have got to put it in good use, right?
So here are my first ever shots outdoors after like the longest time. I think I already had enough of that mustard wall inside the house, though I have already grown fond of it (my mom painted that wall herself).


Randomness: I can't seem to get enough of the song Love and Sex and Magic by Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake. It has been on repeat on my iPod for days and I just can't help but dance to it everytime it's on. So sexy!


On me: Bayo cardigan, thrifted shift dress, American Eagle pleated skirt, Betty leggings, CMG ballet flats

Simple Truth Of The Matter Is

Aside from being overdressed 80% of the time, the simple truth is that I'm just one simple girl. Seriously, no kidding.

And to prove my point to you guys, I'm giving you a special private tour to my daily bag of magic tricks (or not!). You see, I have been lugging around oversized bags for like the longest time but you'd be surprised at how little I carry inside it. A guy officemate of mine before once commented that I don't do the bag size any justice. Ha!


my trusty Charles & Keith convertible bag
Motorola flip phone
iPod Nano w/ d uber cute angel silicone protector
Bath & Body irresistible apple body spray
my omnipresent sunnies
Nine West mustard wallet
Penshoppe cheek tint
Revlon Pink in the Afternoon lipstick
Revlon Pink Afterglow gloss


And this is entirely non-fashion related, but these are what I have been eating lately.


I bought tons of BreadTalk's pizza bread so it's all I've been eating for the past few days. The cake was the one I got for mom on Mother's Days and we've also got some ice cream in the fridge, strawberry & chocolate.

Oh lord, this is not helping my weight at all!

Years And Years Of Rebellion

I went out this morning to visit my grandma at the hospital before she gets discharged. I also went by the mall to buy lunch for Mother's Day.

And to my delight, my rebellious brother (who once dropped out of school) called me asking if he can bring some ice cream to celebrate Mother's Day with us. This has been the highlight of my day! I'm so glad my brother turned out to be a thoughtful and responsible person after all those years of rebellion.


I also saw Roselle (a.k.a Atsi) at this pastry shop where I bought a cake for mom. She commented that it was her first time to see me so bare. You see, she's not used to seeing me in anything else aside my conservative office clothes. Her comment really amused me.


Atsi and I have actually been working together for the past 9 months, her as the team's Quality Analyst. I suddenly felt sad when I realized that tonight will be the last time that we'll be working together since each of us has been assigned a new team to handle at work. I'm surely gonna miss her. She has been one of the very few people who has been able to tolerate and understand me at my worst temper ever.


By the way, I also started to check out some digital cameras at the mall. I've been mulling over the thought of getting a new one ever since our old cam started going berserk on us. My friend told me of this great deal he found at this one shop but I ran out of patience trying to look for the shop so I ended giving up on it. Maybe when I finally have enough time (and patience), I'll get serious on it.


On me: Maldita satin dress, two-strand headband from Ross, People Are People gladiators, Charled & Keith convertible bag, Ann Taylor sunnies, Fossil watch

An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

It was funny how people kept mistaking me for a doctor the entire day while I visited my grandma at the hospital. Can't say I blame them too 'coz I was actually wearing this white jacket yesterday. Even the cab driver thought I was also a doctor when I gave him the hospital's name for him to drive me to. Lol.


Anyway, my grandma is fine. She actually looked like nothing happened at all and is ready to go back to her gardening tools. I swear, she totally rocks!


But I absolutely sucked as a stand-in nurse for my grandma yesterday. Apart from buying breakfast and lunch for everyone there, I just ended up sleeping the rest of the day. I wanted to make up for it by watching over her today but I heard she's ready for discharge today.

Just a day after an operation and she's ready to go home. Told 'ya she rocks.



On me: thrifted white jacket, mom's blue top, Promod wide-legged pants, People R People Sunnies, Buxton laptop bag, CMG shoes, LV and Ann Taylor bangles

Saving For The Rainy Days

Here I go again. Another post of me wearing stockings. I really should stop obsessing over them.
But I think this will be my last for now. Gawd, I hope so. 'Coz it's just not practical to be wearing 'em with this summer heat over our heads right now. I should be saving these for the rainy season.


I'm on my way to the hospital right now. I'm on hospital duty for my grandma's operation. And how I wish that like most hotels & airports, hospitals would also have free wifi. But that's just wishful thinking. They wouldn't even allow me to connect my lappie's power cable to their ports there. Bummer!


I'm planning of dropping by some coffee shop nearby to go online again. And maybe I'll also sneak in some thrift shopping time in between. You see, our hospitals here are practically neighbors with my fave thrift shops.
Gawd, I miss thrift shopping!



On me: thrifted silver top, thrifted navy skirt, stockings from SM, earrings from Ayala Maze, LV & Ann Taylor hinged bangles, random beads, platform pumps from Ayala

Happy Smiley Face

I completely missed posting my outfit yesterday. I was so dead tired that I fell asleep the very minute my head touched my soft pillows.
And sleep I did, for 12 effing hours. Hallelujah! It was the best sleep I've had for weeks.


I was almost late for work for oversleeping but I didn't care at all. For someone who sleeps an average of 3 hours everyday, that 12-hour sleep would have been worth it.
But thanks to the uber jiffy cab (to the point of possibly getting fined for overspeeding), I was able to make it on time.


I was in such a good mood the entire day. People at work didn't quite know what to do with a happy and smiley me. Can't blame them though. Me, smiling? Definitely weird! They all probably thought I'd gone crazy or something.


On me: SM plaid shirt, Promod fitted waistcoat, Tommy Hilfiger skinny's, Fossil dress watch, Raphaella Booz platform wedges, Charles & Keith convertible bag

I've Been Tagged!

[1] What are your current obsessions? breaking free from my self-imposed shopping ban and go thrift shopping galore! gawd, i miss those thrift shops. and oh yeah, i'm also loving my AC to death right now.


[2] What is your weirdest obsession? reading books from end to start. i just can't stop myself. it's like idle hands or something.

[3] What are you wearing today? men's oversized shirt, leggings & ballet flats. define comfy.

[4] What’s for dinner today? nobody eats dinner in our place anymore. it seems like everyone's on a diet... er, except me. which reminds me...

[5] Why is today special? i finally got to sleep for 12 straight hours after being sleep-deprived for weeks.

[6] What would you like to learn to do? how to create my own clothes instead of shopping for them. but my entire family knows i suck at it and that i can't sew even if my life depended on it.

[7] What’s the last thing you bought? some sailor-inspired tankini which i don't think i'l ever get to wear. our Palawan escapade was cancelled. bummer! (not actual photo below)


[8] What are you listening to right now? Lily Allen's sassy It's Not Me, It's You album has been on repeat on my iPod.


[10] What is your most challenging goal right now? drag myself from bed to work everyday. does this count? coz i really find this effing hard!

[11] What do you think about the person who tagged you? Cherie is such a darling! i envy her beach escapades and her fun-loving nature. and she's so pretty!

[12] If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? i don't care where but i just want some beachfront property. i imagine escaping there everytime i get too stressed with the city's hustle & bustle.

[13] What would you like to have in your hands right now? keys to my own car. i badly need it to go around. i swear, those cab drivers are getting rich with me.

[14] What would you like to get rid of? definitely my weight! there are so many looks i'd like to pull off but only after i lose 30 lbs. or more.

[15] If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? at a hilltop spot with the drool-worthy view of Santorini, Greece. my friend Jumax & i are planning to go there next year after saving gazillions of money. that or we're robbing some bank. lol.
[16] Which language do you want to learn? Egyptian. I just saw again The Mummy Returns and I found all their Egyptian talk sexy!

[17] What do you look for in a friend? someone funny & someone who'll keep me grounded even when i'm throwing one of my world-class tantrums.

[18] Who do you want to meet in person? i'd rather not. i unusually get tongue-tied when in the presence of people whom i really want to impress.

[20] What’s the favorite piece of clothing in your own closet? i'd say all my thrifted items over any branded item i have. they're my real treasures.

[21] What is your dream job? to travel everywhere and get paid while doing it. how cool is that!

[22] Any favorite models? none really. i'm more of a Lookbook and Chictopia kinda gal. i appreciate clothes more when worn by real people.

[24] What would you like an endless supply of? hair conditioner. it may not look like it, but im super vain with my hair.

[25] Girl crush? this Brit socialite, Peaches Geldof. i featured her here once. check her out here.


[26] Do you admire anyone’s style? i hate celebrity fashion but i'd be a hypocrite if i say i don't like The Olsens, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie's.

[27] Describe your personal style. i still find it funny when my sister's bff once described my style as "bitchy". so not! anyway, i basically like dresses & skirts. oh, and definitely heels due to my obvious lack of height. and i very rarely wear denim jeans.

I have so many people I wanna tag but they do not have blog accounts. Most of them are in Chictopia and I don't have an account there. So I'm tagging for now:

Little Tea Cup
Camera Film Roll
Sun-Kissed Dreamer
Urban Harlequin

Let's Play Pretend

Being in the middle of summer here in our tropical country, I knew I had no business wearing stockings or leggings.
And yet, it has been a staple to my wardrobe recently.

So I ask you to just bear with me while I pretend that we have four seasons here to dress up for. I'm just pathetic, I know. Lol.



This is going to be a short post. I have been missing on a lot of sleep. I'm morphing again to the geek that I really am. Read: Been reading a lot again.

I seriously need to get a life. But until then, I've decided to bank on more sleep for now.


Oh yeah, I was tagged by the very sweet Cherie of Parade of Dresses. Sorry I have not yet started on it. But I promise to do so as soon as I get my much needed sleep. 'Till then!


On me: thrifted dress, Maldita headband, Topshop footless leggings, Fossil 32" necklace, platform MJs from Leaveland

Everybody Hates Bad News

I'm telling you, being tactless has its own advantage.

Everybody hates bad news and my mom & dad were having a difficult time telling my brother & sister that our Palawan trip is being canceled. So I dropped the bomb instead. I'm pretty much sure they're disappointed. Heck, even indifferent as I am, I too was disappointed!


Not to mention that I have already spent on a lot of stuff in preparation for that trip. And just when I was already seriously thinking of going to the gym and going on a starvation-diet for it too. Such a bummer!


So much sad news, and on a Monday nonetheless. I'm already feeling gray.

I need something to cheer me up. Some vodka perhaps? Where's Karl (my drinking buddy) when you needed him?!


On me: mom's ruched top, tube dress from a local shop, Icing feather necklace, White Stag animal-print bag, People Are People sunnies, CMG ballet flats

Channeling The '20s & '60s

It's Sunday and I thought I'd take it easy today. No rushing to anywhere, no talk of work (hopefully!) and no headaches of any sort. I'm simply chillin' today while listening to some bossa. This while browsing through some celebrity fashion sites.

I honestly no longer check celebrity sites ever since I discovered the likes of Lookbook and Chictopia. I figured I'd rather look for refreshing ideas of real clothes worn by real people, if you know what I mean.



But I couldn't help but notice how Drew Barrymore came in the scene again in a fashionable whirlwind. She was all over the town a few weeks ago while promoting her latest flick, Grey Gardens. I just adored her in her '20s and '60s inspired looks (see above).



She also threw in a few modern looks. I'm not really a big fan of those puffy sleeves but the silhouette is classic and the shoes are to die for!


Anyway, on a completely different note, I've been stuffing myself with food from the very minute I woke up and then even more food as every hour goes by. This is all my mom's fault. She cooked all these food 'coz the boys are all gathering up today to watch the much-anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao & Ricky Hatton.

This doesn't help my need to lose weight at all!
And yes, I know I'm whining already. Ha!

Photo Credits: www.People.com

Summer Picnics

My family decided to enjoy some picnic food today. We'll be grilling some plantain and some sweet corn. I'm also planning to make this drink recipe that I've been toying with ever since I tasted it during my U.S. trip. I swear, it'll all be perfect for summer! The only thing missing is the red & white checkered picnic blanket.


I've noticed that I've been cooking a lot lately. My Cajun shrimp the other day was a success, by the way.
Cooking is actually one of my mom's passion so I do not find it surprising that we caught on it too. I just have not been cooking for quite a while now ever since I started working. So it's good to know I still have it in me.


The only down side to this is that I will surely gain weight with all the cooking. As if I need any more weight on me. As it is, I have already gained back all the weight I lost 3 years ago. Well, if I've done it before, then I can do it again.

Er, I hope so...


On me: thrifted mustard top, Fossil necklace, thrifted skirt, Topshop footless leggings, platform pumps from Ayala

Our Old Black & White TV

I'm squeezed in right now in a little corner of my room since my bed has a mountain of clothes and my shoes are all over the floor. I know, I'm such a mess!


I'll be off from work today and I plan to finalize my closet design so I can finally give it to dad. He promised he'd have a closet made for us. We seriously need more space for all our clothes, shoes & bags. I swear, my closet is about to burst wide open any minute by now.
And how I'd love to have a walk-in closet! *wink wink*


Anyway, I revisited my closet and I was inspired to do some mixing & matching. This is one of the outfits I came up with. I have a lot more pieces that has potential and I'm still thinking of ways to wear them. Of course, I'll be posting them here soon.


Now I need to go back to my mess and start on cleaning up here. Else I'll have no place to sleep in.

On me: thrifted dress, random headband, thrifted cardigan, Topshop footless leggings, cutout oxfords from SM