The junior

I've been gone again. Just three days. Feels longer. Apologies.

Thank you for all the wonderful comments from you ladies. You're all too sweet. and I just have to put it out there, I'm not trying to be skinny. I just went over my ideal size I guess and need to lose it fast because summer is here!!!!

 

(vest: Forever21, shirt: Gap, bowtie: from Hong Kong, shoes: sister's)

 

anyhows, this was from last week's movie date with the kiddos (my little sis and nephew). I went with flats because it's no fun chasing after very malikot kids in platforms. and what I really wanted to pair for this outfit was this..too bad I haven't bought it.

I've been lusting over it for months now but haven't fully convinced myself. Should I???

I originally bought this shirt for my dad but it was too small for him. saved it for myself. I'm such a daddy's girl that it was just a matter of time before I went and tried to dress like him. NOT that he would wear some bow tie and gold shoes. hahaha..

Insight

I feel FAT!

there I said it.

I'm not going to sugar coat it.

These past few weeks, I've noticed the rounder cheeks, the protruding belly and the floppy arms. I've lost the enthusiasm not only for taking outfit photos but with dressing up in general.

I've never been skinny really. Even at my lightest weight, I'm still considered voluptuous/curvy. It's the thighs and legs, plus the the huge bum, I know.

I'm still in the process of acceptance. Slowly I'm learning to dress for my body and not hide every inch of it. I'm getting there...but still a few hundred steps away.That is why I was so happy to have read Honey's latest post and have discovered the The Plump Pinay. These are some amazing gorgeous ladies.

I wasn't planning on posting this. but what the heck! 

 

(blazer:bysi, pants: Hong Kong, shoes: H&M)

The love affair with black and white stripes continues. I borrowed this jacket from my mom. If I didn't think she'll notice if it's gone, I'll claim it for my own. I love it. 

ps. This is in no way fishing for praises from anyone. I don't want to be taken as such. 

Always In Between

(jumpsuit: bought online, shoes: Soule Phenomenon)

it’s a jumpsuit. it’s grey. it’s perfect for me! I’ve bought this months ago…haven’t found the right day to wear, until last Saturday. 

it’s no fuss, that is until you need to do your business in the toilet.

Fact and Fave: Number 4

So this is my fourth random fact and favorite blogger that I said I was going to do, from the Stylish Blog Award tag I got. Sorry I'm taking so long to finish this. 

You can check out the other 3 here, here and here.

  Fact #4: I conquered 3 mountain peaks despite being Acrophobic.
Acrophobic:suffering from acrophobia; abnormally afraid of high places

I refuse to call myself a mountaineer because I don't think I possess the passion for it. However I am proud of myself because I manage to ascent and descent 3 mountains. For someone who veers away from any sport, physically unfit and generally vain, it was truly an achievement.

It was definitely no walk in the park but I endured it and did manage to have fun. 

I had a totally different fact in mind but when I was browsing through Pax's blog I saw that she's a mountaineer...so I thought it's a nice symmetry right?

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Favorite Fashion Blogger: Pax of Drowning Equilibriums

Being the "blazer addict" that I am, it was inevitable that I feature a fellow, self-confessed addict as well. 

Pax has the knack for finding gorgeous pieces in the thrift store and the style to pull it off. Her style is a mix of quirky and classy. kinda polar opposites right? but she makes it work. And i love how she can wear oversize anything even with her petite physique.

mostly dressed in her thrift finds, she will make you drool over her unique clothes. 

(yes, I know. I'd snatch that from her back if I could!)

 

definitely a lady not afraid of colors. 

Preppy? Classic? definitely rocking it.

 

and her blazer collection! I die!

this is definitely one of my absolute favorite from her!!!

Pax is the person to blame for my new found penchant for thrift clothes. I bought my first ever from her online shop, Archive Clothing. And haven't stopped since. Most of my fabulous blazers were bought from her! 


check her blog. and her shop!

Relapse

I thought I've gotten over the addiction.

I thought I was strong enough to enter the store.

and BAM! 

THIS is what happened.

absolutely No self control!