Let's go to Africa!!!!

(dress: Archive Clothing)

Wore this Sunday to go out and buy some more presents..i know Christmas has pass but we have out family reunion on New Year’s Eve, so it’s the time of our gift-giving. the boy and I had to hop from the Fort to Shangrila just to complete my list. 

I may have went a little crazy with the animal print…zebra and leopard all in one outfit!!! and I guess some people thought so too because they kept staring at the socks and dress. I think as far as the Philippine Fashion have evolved, some things will always be considered taboo. In my defense, I didn’t actually think the print on the socks will be that prominent until I saw these photos…hahaha..

and this jacket is becoming such a good buy in terms of wear per cost ratio…I’ve worn it twice in a week’s time. talk about obsessed.

Fact and Fave: Number 1

So this is my first random fact and favorite blogger that I said I was going to do,  from the Stylish Blog Award tag I got. 

Be warned, it's a little photo heavy.

 Fact #1: I'm an illustrator.

or could have been. I'm not really working as one at the moment but it's something I really love to do. and the funny thing about it is, as monochromatic and neutral my outfits are, it's proportionally opposite to how colorful induced my artworks can be.

Case in point:

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Favorite Fashion Blogger: Bestie of Capricious Club

Whimsical! that's how I describe her style. It's not that she dresses up like a Disney Princess but there's just something about her outfits that seem almost surreal and heartwarming. I know those are not usual words to describe someone's fashion but it's how I see hers.

 

She has this knack for wearing vintage inspired outfits without being costumey or dated.

Her outfits are always perfectly accessorized.

And boy can she wear them pants. Be it boyfriend jeans, or wide legged ones and even high-waisted skinnies.

it's just a joy to watch her indulge herself in different genres of fashion.

A true style chameleon indeed.  

Should I?

Nicole of Soule Phenomenon finally released her Plum Collection.

I ordered THIS!

BUT I'm thinking of getting this too...

 

OR This.

what do you think? should I? the boy will disapprove for sure. yikes!

A little bit of both..

 

Naughty or Nice?

Just a little bit of both. 

 

Wore this when we had lunch at Market Cafe on Christmas Day. And I have to say I didn’t not think it through, this dress was not made for a buffet lunch. Next year, I need to remember that gulping down scrumptious food is part of the Christmas tradition. So a loose, tent like dress would have been a better choice.

I think by now, some of you know how I like to match things. so it’s no surprise that I bought the shoes because of the dress. the shoulders are just as glittery as this pair of pumps. They go perfectly with each other.

I might be overdoing the glitters and red lips these last couple of posts…and early warning, I will wear these shoes again on New Year's Eve.

Festive Red

 

(skirt: SM Dept. Store, top: Forever 21, shoes: MIchael Antonio)

This isn't really what I was planning to wear for Christmas Eve but decided to go more casual at the last minute. I was set on the shoes though, there was no changing my mind. I think Christmas is one of the few occasions that call for glitter, lots and lots of them. So that's that.

And again, face with the dilemma of finding a festive color in a monochromatic wardrobe, I decided on bright red lips. 

Nothing screams more festive than a shiny shimmering splendid shoes and poinsettia red lips right?

Christmas Eve was fun because we had the kiddos open some of their gifts. There's just something magical in seeing their faces light up as they get a glimpse of what's beneath the torn wrapping papers. See for yourself.

Merry 2010 Christmas!!!

The Stylish Blogger Award

I got tagged by the very stylish and gorgeous Cat of Saffron Haze  with "The Stylish Blogger Award". I am beyond flattered, so thank you Cat.

I've never been good with rules so I'm changing it up a little. I'll be posting 7 random facts along with 7 favorite fashion bloggers in 7 different posts. Hope that's ok to whomever started the tag. :) 

And also I'd like to thank Rebecca of See You in Sweden for featuring me in her list of newly discovered blog. I really appreciate it. I think some of you lovelies  have come here all the way from Sweden. hahaha..

So thank you again Cat and Rebecca.

Happy Holidays!

Sending you all some love and wonderful good thoughts. Merry, Joyful and Peaceful Holidays to everyone. Stay Fashionables and Gorgeous!

The Mustard

(blazer: The Second Shop, blouse: Archive, skirt: Forever21)

Finally! A mustard outfit. It took me a while to haunt down a mustard blazer but I finally have one. it's from The Second Shop, another vintage online shop here in the Philippines. 

I'm not really sure why I decided to be matchy matchy with the shoes and skirt...but who cares?! as always, as long as I like it then I'm happy with it. and I'll try to stop wearing that hat now. the thing is like glued to my head...

I didn't have time to fix my hair because I was running late (as always)..so I tried braiding it like Bestie from The Capricious Club, which as you can see was a total failure. my hair is taking forever to grow, it's a little frustrating.

Twisted Classic

(hat: SM Dept. Store, shirt: Archive Clothing, vest: Second Shop)

Wore this last Sunday to meet up with high school friends. We went to MOA, so I wanted to make it simple and easy to move in. and I just have to say seeing the crowd exhausted me.I didn't even try to look around the stores anymore.

We all know the shoes by now, and I am happy to say that it didn’t quite get the usual stares. the hat trumps the shoes.I know I’ve been wearing the hat non-stop, my apologies.

this shirt is such a good buy, again from Archive. i love how it's shapeless, and structured. it has shoulder pads. and the details on it are so unique too. the vest is my first buy from Second Shop. they have some great vintage pieces too but they get reserved so quick, you hardly have time to think. i loooove this vest!