R&R

Another long break. What's the reason this time? I have no photoshop! My old laptop crashed last December and I'm still in the process of collecting apps. Plus my new monitor has a blueish tint so I don't know what the pics actually look like. So from here on out if my photos are orange-y, you know the reason.

Anyway, these were taken by J last December during our trip to Camiguin. We stayed in the same resort that we went to 12 (13?) years ago. We barely recognized the place; it looked so chic and resort-y now. But one thing that stayed the same or as my fuzzy memory remembers it - the hammocks overlooking the beach. Slice of paradise.

cover up - Plains & Prints

798

Here’s a few snaps from the 798 art district in Beijing. We had a fantastic time exploring the huge complex filled with artist's studios, galleries, cozy shops, and outdoor cafes. The whole place is just so interesting looking. It’s vibrant, artsy, and quirky set in a rugged industrial compound. Sprinkle in some random art installations and we barely gave our cameras a break. And it’s not populated with throngs of crowds like other touristy places in Beijing. Definitely a plus.

jeans - Zara ; yellow tank - The Ramp ; striped cardi - Mango ; boots - So Fab

Weekend uniform

Didn't realize how similar these 2 looks are until they're posted together. tank + layer + shorts. I guess it's all I ever wear on weekends since workdays are pants days. Meaning I only have once a week to show off my shorts/skirts/legs. And yes, there's a black version and a brown version of these sandals. I wouldn't know what to do if they're too worn down. Must rotate shoes.

outfit 1:  chambray button down - F21 ; tank - Zara ; skirt - Promod ; sandals - Payless
outfit 2:  satin-y jacket - Bayo ; tank - Mango ; shorts - H&M  

Now I'm back from outer space

Longest blog break yet. Been a bit lazy taking outfit photos. Which is good because this is sort of narcissistic. But anyway, here I am again. And to start off, here's a double post of blazers. Because if anything's going to pull me out of hibernation, it's gonna be a good blazer.

This one I wore to office. I threw on the blazer at the last minute when I heard we might have visitors. Turns out the meeting was cancelled. Toink.

This one I wore to a fancy debut with a Parisian theme. I actually didn't follow the color scheme of gold, copper, nude, and black, as I don't own dresses of those color. But the ruffles kind of have a Parisian vibe right? And I just hid behind the blazer to tone down the brightness of the dress, which pops out amid the neutral gowns. Not to mention to combat against the freezing air conditioning. Win win.


outfit 1: blazer - Zara ; tee - Oxygen ; jeans - Terranova ; flats - Payless
outfit 2: dress - Zara ; peep toe pumps - Payless

Last batch

Here's some leftover outfit shots from the trip. I especially like the first pic where C and I look cool and candid. It was semi-candid :)

And for the second picture, it's the same place where J took this photo two years ago.

Oui Paris

After months (years) of anticipation, we finally visited J! We went to 3 major cities - Berlin, Paris, Barcelona. The trip got pretty hectic at times - particularly in Paris, where there’re so many lovely areas to see. I especially enjoyed the grand courtyards of the Louvre, the winding streets of the Latin Quarter, and the city view at Montmartre. And I’ll forever pine for those perfect croissants. Every day we’d buy bread from the bakery, fruits from the produce store, cheese or meats from the delis, and we’d feast on our delicious meal back in the apartment. It’s the relaxing moment of the day before we start power walking through the city. And note, snail paced power walking is possible.

Opposites

This outfit I wore a few weeks ago to one of the Saturday classes. After 6 months, the course ended today and I'm feeling quite nostalgic. Aside from being able to skip work on Saturdays (hehe), I'll definitely miss the people. Proud member of Club 99 :)

This one I wore on a Sunday to visit our cutie niece. I haven't worn anything this colorful in ages. I really like how the mix of blue, pink, and yellow worked out.


outfit 1: shirt - Oxygen ; jeans - Terranova ; sandals - Payless 
outfit 2: skirt - SM dept store ; top - Jellybean ; bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs (gifted) ; necklace - ma's