A dose of green

Like my sistah I'm quite taken by colored jeans. Green jeans to be exact. Don't they look fun? I want more color in my wardrobe and this pair is a good start. And speaking of colored pants, my dad had mentioned before about a memorable outfit of ma when they were still dating - orange jeans paired with yellow top. Pa remembered it because it was so bright. Haha. Talbog kaming lahat. I think when it comes to fashion, our mom still reigns supreme.

As for our Pico de Loro hike, we all survived and in one piece too. A mini miracle considering there's around 40 of us, with people ranging from high school students to senior citizens. And did I mention we trekked from 9 am to 6 pm? We had a short lunch break and numerous mini breaks, but it's still around 7 hours of walking on rocky uphill/ downhill terrain. Now my legs feels like lead and jell-o at the same time. Not to mention creaky. Everything feels creaky.

top, flats, bag - same as last outfit post ; 

pants - Zara ; belt - Bayo

Click your flats

This outfit pairing popped in my head after watching the movie "Like Crazy". While the film was just so-so, I liked the outfits of the lead actress. Again it's the slouchy/comfy kind that I've gravitated towards.

So summer's approaching and there's not a beach trip in sight. Sad sad. But we will be hiking at Pico de Loro on Sunday, which is hopefully fun. I am well aware though that sweating on a mountain is not the same as lounging on the beach. Actually it's quite the opposite.

top - Oxygen ; skirt - F21 ; flats - Bayo ; 

bag - from Korea ; necklaces - gifted, Mango

An attempt at distraction

Might as well get it out: do you notice that the left lapel of my blazer is all tucked in and askew? Makes you want to reach into your computer screen, pluck out the shy yet offending lapel and pat it into place, no? Aargh, it's like an itch that wouldn't go away.

But perhaps distraction is our best solution at this point, so let me break down today's outfit into detailed sections.

I snagged the shirt up from Zara on final sale for 6 euros, en route to Spanish class. I swear the fantastical print sketch called out to me, "Hola!" And I was all, "Encantada! Muchos gusto!"

The blazer--even thought it was misbehaving that day--is my absolute favorite blazer (due to its casual boxiness and its smoking-jacket-type lapel which you ironically cannot distinguish right now). I already dread the day it might fall apart because of too much wear!

And how's this for distraction -- my awesome new neon blue pants?! I had first thought the blue looked kind of Mario Bros. cum high school janitor uniform. But it grew on me while I stood indecisive in front of the fitting room mirror, whilst the store attendant cheered me on to take the right action.

No worries -- I haven't since regretted buying the pants, as I desperately need a daring burst of color in this long-drawn dreary winter weather. (Plus, people at work adored it! :))

But you know what I regretted though? Not adjusting my blazer lapels before taking outfit photos. Distraction? Bah humbug!

shirt - Zara; blazer - Mango; pants - Ato Berlin; wedge boots - Goertz

blur

My "photographer", I think, forgot his contacts for this shoot. Teehee. But that's okay, because "blur" is what I've been feeling the past couple of months, what with all the new stuff at work. So let's call this series of outfit posts as interpretative-slash-abstract.


Hmm, so what about this photo? You can interpret this fur thing as my feline cunning and prowess waiting to be unleashed with a fearsome rawr -- but only if I can keep my sleepy eyes open long enough to do so. (Oh work, why are you stressful these days?)

And this photo? "Look, it's a squirrel! SQUIRREL!"


First outfit: black shirt (probably 9 years old now)- Park Square tiangge; drapey top - COS; pants - H&M; boots - Kemper
Second outfit: blue top and fur vest - Zara; black pleather jacket and pants - H&M; boots - Kemper

Peachy prep

Taken a few weeks ago. Corduroy pants, collared top, knitted cardigan – it wasn’t a conscious effort to look preppy until I decided to wear the shoes to cinch the effect. According to my sister I look like a teacher. Also valid.

pants – Zara ; top – Robinsons Dept Store ; cardigan – from Korea ; oxfords – CMG

The post with the dog

We took these 2 Sundays ago. Our lab Kiwi managed to sneak into some of the photos. She’s now 1 ½ year old - very hyper and easily excitable. When she gets too unruly, I try to be calm and assertive and do the Caesar Milan finger jab. Unfortunately it doesn’t have any effect; in fact I don’t think she feels the jab at all. A proud pack leader I am not.

But honestly, we’re all in love with Kiwi. She’s so playful and affectionate. Patting Kiwi is the most effective way to unwind after a long day of work – highly appreciated on crap days like most Mondays. So though Kiwi still has episodes of chewing slippers, destroying things, and uprooting plants (Caesar would not approve), we can’t stay mad for too long.

On C: top – F21 ; skirt – The Ramp ; sandals – Charles & Keith
On H: ruffle top – F21 ; cover-up – Museum Clothing ; shorts – Greenhills tiangge ; sandals - Parisian

Brighten up

First post of the year and it's almost end of January. Wore this to the baptisim party of our cute-as-a-button 3-month old niece. I love the colors of C's outfit here - all bold and bright. And the green belt ties it all together, don't you think? My outfit on the other hand is more mellow yellow - a mix of brights and neutrals. I think a belt would've helped too.

Ok, so it's no secret I'm crazy excited over the Hunger Games movie. And just now I read an article on Kristen Bell who had a Hunger Games themed birthday party 2 years ago. Whut??  She dressed up as Katniss and her friends came in costume. And the best part is she had a blown-up bouncy castle on the lawn and labeled it the Capitol. hah! I love KB! Best tidbit from the internet ever.


on C:  top - Greenhills tiangge ; skirt - Promod ; sandals - Charles & Keith ; bag - from Taiwan
on H:  top - The Ramp ; skirt - Zara ; sandals - Parisian ; bag - from Korea