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Sunday, 8 January 2012

just in: color-block wedge sandals

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These wedges and I are MFEO*. I saw this pair last year but right when I was about to pay for them, I saw some stains on the leather so I decided to forego buying them. But just my luck, I found a similar pair when I dropped by the store again during my recent Manila holiday...and at half off! 
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They remind me of Marni wedges. I think they will look great with socks or stockings too. 
Picked this up from Sapato Manila located at the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell. I always make it a point to drop by this store since I love the quality of the craftsmanship of their products.


*MFEO - made for each other

just in: haul from Manila

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I love shopping in Manila. My best bets are department stores like SM and Landmark for their wide selection and affordable prices. This year, I also managed to sneak in a visit to the infamous Divisoria (my first ever!) - bazaar teeming unfortunately with pickpockets, but also great finds! 


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Pencil skirts - in the new shin length.
Green and black striped skirt from Rockwell.
Mustard yellow gifted by Cuz. As I have hinted here, I've already requested my cousin for a pencil skirt as Christmas gift and I got my wish.
Can't wait to take these babies for a spin.


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Animal print - This is everywhere in Manila. This print is tricky. When not picked well, it can look gaudy.
Snake print top from Collezione in SM - was drawn to this piece because the print was done using a navy shade instead of the typical black or brown. This might work well with the mustard skirt above or simply paired with a pair of skinny jeans.
Leopard print pants from Divisoria - Got this for the bargain price of P200 (S$7)!!! I think this will go well with bold colors like green, orange or fluorescent yellow. 


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Colorful jumper - Gifted by my Aunt who picked this up from her recent trip to Korea. Still thinking of how else I can wear this aside from pairing with the usual leggings.
Navy oversized sweater - Picked this up for P300/S$10 from SM's Surplus store. 
Since I've been on this  knit/pullover fixation lately and was already planning to get one in navy, I was lucky to find this for a great price. 
Dark blue sleeveless button-down - Another great Divisoria find for only P300/S$10! I think this will work well with the mustard yellow pencil skirt. 


It's more fun in the Philippines indeed.

Saturday, 7 January 2012

2012

Happy New Year, friends!
Sorry for the lack of updates in the last 2 weeks. I've decided to take a mini break during the holidays. But now, I've got lots of photos to share and some great purchases from Manila that I will share with you in my next post. 


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On my first day back to work, I decided to keep the festive spirit by color-blocking bold hues of blue and salmon. 


Hope you had great holidays.


I was wearing: Tee from Topshop, H&M cobalt blue pants, belt from Uniqlo

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

home for the holidays

Sorry for being MIA. Between traveling home, doing some last-minute Christmas shopping and getting horribly sick, I haven't got much time for my blog lately. I promise I'll be posting some outfits soon.


Except for some comfy espadrilles (picked up after walking around Greenbelt all day in heels) and a navy boyfriend style cashmere jumper (from SM Surplus store for only PHP300/$10), I haven't done much shopping at all. I did spy a cute pair of ankle boots in Glorietta but haven't had time to check them out and try them on. Planning to drop by soon when my official holiday starts on Friday.


In case I don't get to talk to you before the holidays, have a good Christmas. May you be surrounded by friends, family and people you love the most.



Image from the Ayala Triangle light-up

Sunday, 11 December 2011

challenge: bridesmaid's dress

So my cousin is getting married in March and she asked me to be her Maid of Honor. In the next 2 weeks, we will be going for dress fittings, etc and up until now I still have no idea on the Maid of Honor dress. My cousin is completely letting her entire entourage call the shots with regards to the dress just as long as we follow the color theme: color-blocking using MnM colors too - red, green, yellow, blue and orange, I think. 


Before I finalize on a color-combo, I am searching the World Wide Web for some ideas. 



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Who better to use as color-block inspiration than Prada?! I really love this dress but I am not sure if I can pull off the ruffled hem. And this dress works because of the awesome color combo - I am not sure the MnM colors will hold up well. Also, I want my Maid of Honor dress to be at least re-usable, this would seem sort of dated. It already feels dated, tbh.



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While this is from the Ready to Wear collection, I do love this!  I love this structured voluminous top and a simple silhouette at the bottom. I may have to apply some minor adjustments here and there like use a different fabric to make more formal and a longer hemline for the skirt. 


Now I have to think about which color combo this will work in. The top begs to be in a deeper shade. I feel a light color will make this look very clown-like. 



Wednesday, 7 December 2011

just in: men's tee

Over the weekend, I went for another round of Christmas shopping and ended up picking up this men's tee with drop sleeve for myself. I got this from H&M for only $14! (Let me just go off topic for a sec. I also dropped by Topshop/man and can't believe their basic t-shirts cost $30+. Have they always been unreasonably priced or has H&M spoiled me?)


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I was drawn to the impressionist-ish print and I'd like to think that the green cargo and gold accessories highlight the colorful details of the tee's print.

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I'm not sure why but I am practically in skinny cut pants lately. I am actually thinking about picking up another pair (likely red one from Zara's TRF).


I was wearing: Mossimo skinny cargo, men's t-shirt from H&M Divided, court shoes from Charles & Keith, necklace from Santorini, Forever 21 studded cuff.

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I am starting to fall in love with skinny jeans again. This pair is actually stretchy jeggings so they are extra comfortable. 


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This is an old top and I wish it was one or two sizes bigger.


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I love pairing my skinny jeans with my flat ankle boots. 


I was wearing: Terranova jeggings, Southaven blouse, boots from Zara.