Versatile Blogger.

I was so surprised and honored to have had this award. :) I'd like to thank Chris Ed for giving me this award. She's such a sweetheart. Her blog is very pretty and I find her posts amazing so you should go check it out :)

7 Facts about myself: I love shopping, I love to bake and cook, I enjoy giving gifts more than I receiving them, I think the simple things in life are the best, I love watching movies, I enjoy eating, I'm into bright colored clothes right now unlike before when I always wear black. :)

I can give this award to 15 bloggers :)

Lara Takahashi

Nicoleta B

Cassandra

Tie Bow-tie

Dominika

TINA

Jelena Dimić

Estilo Hedónico

Stef Uy

Jenee C.

RaeAbigael

Katies

Rien Bautista

Ellen

Inês Margarida Martins

Hope you'll check out their blogs too <3

Daydreamer.

This is one of my favorite tops. I got it for less than $1 in a thrift store. It has different shades of blue and it's sheer so I had to wear a sleeveless white top inside. I wanted to go with a casual and comfortable look so I paired it with denim shorts from Bench and purple sneakers from Converse. 

This picture is one of my favorites so far. It's taken by my lovely niece, Nina, who always takes my photos and is very supportive of what I do online like blogging and posting looks :) I really didn't know what I was doing with this pose but I really like how it turned out.

Here's a closer and detailed look of the top and the accessories I'm wearing.

Both the necklace and these earrings were given to me as a gift. It's the first time I actually used these earrings because it's too big. I'm not used to big earrings and don't really have any outfits I can pair it with until now.

You can vote for this look on Chictopia :)

80th.

Last July 30, 2012 it was my grandmother's 86th birthday. Every year we celebrate her birthday with a blast! I know a few days have already passed since then, but I just wanted to share these photos with you guys :)

My lovely grandmother with bouquets of red roses from my family and from my relatives.

Lovely fountain on champagne glasses.

This is what I love about her party. It's a Mongolian Buffet from Sweet Inspirations. Here's what you do...

1. Line up with everyone else.
2. Get a bowl and choose either rice or noodles.
3. On the right side there are choices of vegetables (carrots, cabbage, onions, tofu, etc.)
4. On the left side you can make your own sauce (from sweet, sweet & spicy, sweet & sour or hot & spicy) there are instructions on how you can make the sauce.
5. The last part is you get to choose what you'll top it with (beef, pork, chicken, fish or squid

 Did I mention that all the ingredients are raw and you'll have to get it cooked afterwards? This is the most exciting part. After you get all the ingredients you like, you'll give it to the waiter waiting at the end of the line, and he/she will give you a number. There's a cook outside who'll grill your food and when it's done, it will be delivered on your table.

My grandmother's birthday cake from Estrels. One of the best cakes I've ever tasted. It's pre-ordered and they can customize it in any way you like. I really like the colors of the rose icings.

And here she is before blowing the candles on her cake :)

We really had a good time that night. Everyone on my mother's side of the family was there and we really enjoyed the celebration. This August 13, we'll be celebration my mom's 50th birthday. I already ordered a cake for her from the same shop as a surprise. I hope it will be a good party as well <3

Shades of Gray.

I wasn't able to post anything new for about a week now due to the heavy rain which caused a power failure. I was only able to reply to some of the comments on my last post because there was internet and electricity in the place I was staying in but wasn't able to upload some of my stuff because the pictures were all on my laptop at home. So because I'm finally home and finally have access to my photos, here's something which I wanted to share with you guys. 

This dress was actually a bargain. It's really pretty and I bought it from a thrift store. It's actually less than $1 if I remember correctly, and with the right accessories and shoes, it can be worn in formal occasions. That was the look I was trying to achieve that's why I paired it with a pearl necklace which I bought from Forever 21 and a simple silver cuff bracelet which I borrowed from my aunt.

Paired it with black tights and black peep toe heels from Janylin.

Vote for this look on Chictopia! Your comments will be much appreciated. :)

Twilight Blue

Was finally able to buy a dress I wanted from Jellybean. I really love their clothes, especially their dresses and accessories. They have a great collection of floral/printed items and that's what I love about their store. The price is affordable and the material is great. :) Good thing they still have this in stock and in my size. Just love the peter pan collar and the color of the dress. It has a floral print as well and I just adore floral prints on clothes right now. Paired it with a mustard colored belt which I bought from Jellybean as well. This is actually great for a summer look... or even a date? ;)

Tried it with the new shoes I just bought from Comfit and voila! Loving this dress with those heels. These chunky color block heels is one my favorite shoes right now. I love the feminine color and I think that you can actually use it in a casual and formal look. It's very comfortable to use because the cushion inside the shoes is soft. I don't really wear high heels because I'm not used to it so I tend to get off-balanced but because the heels are thick, I find it easy to walk in it.

Just added the bracelet, which I borrowed from my aunt, for a touch of accessory so that it won't be too plain. Adorable bracelet though, wish I can have it! :)

Vote for this look on Chictopia ;)

Customized shorts!

Found this blog on tumblr (http://shopshorts.tumblr.com/) which sells DIY/customized shorts. They're actually really pretty and you can customize your own pair. You can request what you want them to do with the shorts like have it studded, distressed or if you want dark colored shorts or light ones. Here are some samples of what they do, these are the ones I liked so far...

(Studded back cross - medium wash)

(Studded front pocket - medium wash)

(Black, studded, destroyed)

Hope you'll check out their online shop. They have lots of great and one-of-a-kind collection of shorts. :)

I'm No Waldorf.

I'm sure some of us know the TV series, Gossip Girl. Was a fan the moment I watched an episode of this show. Because of that, was inspired to with this look by none other than the Queen B herself, Ms. Blair Waldorf. I've always loved her sweet and chic style. She always looked so pretty in her outfits and lady-like.

Started off with a red bow headband, the Queen B's signature look during the first few seasons. Then slowly made my way to her school girl look. 

White thrifted polo

Red thrifted belt

Dark blue skirt with white polka dots from Forever 21 

Black stockings

Black peep-toe heels from Janylin (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Janylin-Shoes/119586564740999)

3-strand pearl necklace from Forever 21 (http://www.forever21.com/)

Pearl earrings

You can also vote for this look on Chictopia here ;)

I'd like to take this moment to apologize to my wallet. ;)

Only 2 days have passed since I last bought something from Forever 21. My cousin asked me to accompany her to Forever 21 since she wanted to buy something. As usual, I wasn't able to resist buying something so I ended up shopping again. Haha. But it was actually a good trip and I love the things I bought so I don't regret anything. ;)

I bought nail polish for the first time at F21. Haven't tried their nail polish yet so I hope the consistency is good and it will turn out right. Bought the hot pink color. The next item I bought were earrings. They were sold in a set. It's gold crosses, a thin one and a thick one with diamonds (not real ones of course! hehe).

Then finally, I was able to buy a black bag. I've been looking for a nice black bag for a long time now. Was happy to finally be able to find a decent black bag because I really need it. It has 2 straps, a short one if you want to use it as a shoulder bag, and a long/adjustable one if you want to use it as a messenger-bag-like one.  The space is big so I can put a lot of things and it has 3 additional pockets inside. It has a cute design but it's actually simple so I can easily pair it with my clothes.

Testing out new products.

Went to the mall today to buy shampoo and conditioner. In the department store, there's lots of different kinds of shampoos and conditioners which you won't be able to find in a normal grocery. I was supposed to buy the brand which I tried out just last month which is Shine Moist, but the saleslady recommended to try this brand, Fudge, instead. I'm not really familiar with the brand because it's the first time I heard about it or saw it. But I searched the net and it's a product from the UK. (http://www.fudgehair.co.uk)

There's different types of shampoo and conditioner in this brand. For straight hair, for dry hair, etc. but I bought the ones for colored hair. It says that it will make the color on my hair last longer. I just hope that this shampoo/conditioner won't make my hair dry like some products do. I bought these because it was actually on sale. I bought it for half the price. The shampoo was at around 450 Php down to 225 Php. The conditioner was at around 420 Php down to 210 Php. So to estimate it, let's just say that from around $10, I got each for only $5, which is half the price.

The other product is Celeteque, a facial wash. It's a normal facial wash which can be used daily unlike others which are specialized for blackheads, etc. and can be only used every other day. This product doesn't have that much chemicals so it won't react on your skin. You can use it as needed, I prefer using it only twice a day, once in the morning and before I go to bed. Some other products give me more pimples on my face so I hope I won't have any reaction with this one. I even got a 20% discount on this product because of my advantage card which can be bought in the mall.

This card helps a lot because whenever you buy something in that mall, you can use the card and earn points. The amount of the products/items which you buy will be converted to points. You can use these points to buy stuff or get discounts in shops, salons, hotels, etc. which they are partnered with. Had to hide my last name though so sorry for that black part :p

The Liebster Award ;)

I was surprised to see that I was tagged in the Liebster Award from fellow blogger XxxLoveIsBeautyxxX. It's a fun activity in blogger and it's a nice way for us to get to know each other better :)

One of the rules of this award is to reveal 11 facts about myself.

1. I love to cook and bake.
2. I would love to have pets if only I can take care of them. ;)
3. I am addicted to shopping, you name it (online shopping, in the mall, thrift stores)
4. I enjoy listening to different genres of music.
5. I can play the guitar. 
6. I sing and have a band, but we only have 1 recorded song for now. You can check out our Facebook page and listen to the song here.
7. I'm addicted to social networking websites. I go online everyday as much as I can.
8. I would love to travel to Japan, Europe and Singapore.
9. I want to learn Japanese, French and Italian.
10. I would love to have an online clothing store.
11. I love the colors: purple, yellow, red, blue and black. Mostly if they're the colors of my clothes. :D

I also need to answer these 11 questions :)

1. Where do you want to be in 10 years?

I want to have a stable job, be married to the guy I love, have a happy family and have 2 kids, with a boy being the eldest. :)

2. If you could live in any country for a month, where would you live?

Japan or France

3. What is your dream job?

To be the best chef/baker.

4. What is your favourite place to shop?

Forever 21

5. What is your favourite animal?

Dog

6. Early bird or Night owl?

Night owl

7. What do you like to do for fun?

Shop, go to the mall, hang out with friends, eat! :D

8. Do your family and friends know about your blog?

Some of my relatives know about it. Only 1 of my friends know about it and my boyfriend :D

9. What is your favourite fashion or beauty tip?

Beauty tip: drinking water is very important
Fashion tip: Be creative and show your own style :)

10. Why/How did you start your blog?

Because I wanted to share my personal style, fashion finds, and things I enjoy in life :)

11. What is your favourite movie?

Aladdin, because it's the first Disney movie where I memorized all the songs when I was a child, I even had a tape of the songs :D

Rules of the Liebster Award 

1. The person nominated must share 11 facts about themselves.

2. The person nominated must answer the questions the tagger ( the person who nominated them) set for them.

3. The person nominated must choose 11 people to tag (nominate) and create 11 questions for them to answer. Then they must go to their pages and let them know they were nominated! There are no tag backs!

The questions set for me :)

1. Favourite makeup brand? 

Maybelline for now, haven't tried other brands because I don't really wear makeup

2. Do you prefer days or nights?

Nights

3. Favourite place to visit?

Japan, Europe

4. Where do you see yourself in 2 years?

I'd be teaching or work in foreign affairs

5. Favourite type of music?

Don't have a specific favorite :D

6. Professional manicure or at home?

Professional

7. Celebrity idol?

Gwyneth Paltrow

8. Favourite food?

Crab!

9. Are you allergic to something?

When I eat oily/greasy food, my nose itches so much. Haha.

10. Color of your bedroom?

Canary yellow

11. One dream you'd like to accomplish in the next year?

Graduate! Haha!

I give this award to my fellow bloggers:

1. Montse

2. Margarita

3. Chris Ed

4. Lara Takahashi

5. Shubhi

6. Grace Alice

7.  Inês Margarida Martins

8. Tina

9. Sofie

10. Roxxana Ifrim

11. Mindy13579