skinnies
I just wanna stop and thank You
Red smock blouse, Shaw Blvd. MRT Station, P150. Darn. I have to ask the lady there what the name of her store is. There are a lot of clothing stalls in the Shaw Station, but the one I usually go to is at the EDSA Central End, Southbound side.
Valentine’s Day. We were to wear red and/or white, but I chose to wear red for fun. Also wore dark jeans from Circle C—I didn’t realize they were dark green until I saw this photo—and a brown bracelet. And brown leather shoes from Otto.
Title from “How Sweet It Is to be Loved by You”, Marvin Gaye. Because we sang it.
You’re gonna get your trousers changed
JackSon Jeans, Circle C, P250.
If you’re wondering what brand JackSon is, it’s one of those unbranded brands. LOL. Y’know, those clothes you get in thrift shops…Clothes that are brand new, but not exactly branded, but…have a logo on it, anyway? Yeah. That kind.
And if you’re thinking that “JackSon jeans” sounds familiar, it’s probably because I’ve been mentioning it many times already in this blog. This particular pair of skinnies is my favorite pair of jeans at the moment. It’s dark so it goes with my office blouses, but can also work (of course) with Chucks and a t-shirt. Also, the embroidery on the back pockets are cute–nothing overly spectacular, but pretty good for a 250-peso pair of jeans, yes?
(And in case anybody’s wondering: I had my hair trimmed yesterday, and I did not like my new do. Therefore, no shots of my hair for the past two days. We’ll see tomorrow.)
Shot at our office library. Many thanks to Ana for the shoot.
Title from “Failure”, Kings of Convenience.
Believe, oh, please believe in all your wild dreams
“The well is full and you can fill your cup.”
- Hearts and Minds, Matt Pond PA
I didn’t really like shirts with big flowers sewn into them…except this one. Not that I had anything against big flowers, it’s just… I was more for the plain t-shirts or rock girl-ish designs. (And plain corporate blouses, of course, for work.) I believe this top was bought for me by my mom—gosh, when was that? I can’t remember anymore. There was a time when this was the girliest thing I wore on normal days. (Of course I was girlier in formal events and stuff.) But now, I think I have several girlier tops. Hehe. Who would’ve thought, eh?
About the photo
Bright sun + overcast noon sky + orange bricks + my lumix = this photo. I HEART MY NEW LUMIX.
I hate my hair today, by the way.
Well honey I sing about you
Violet smock, Unica Hija, inherited from my mom. Jag jeans. Hemp sandals, Circle C, P250.
My outfit for today as we led praise and worship in church, except I wore my boots on stage. But I changed into the sandals because (1) they look better for this shot, and (2) my feet were starting to hurt from jumping around in boots with 2-inch high heels.
I read somewhere that smock tops weren’t recommended for my body type, but the people around me seem to like seeing me in smock tops. Hehe. This one especially. Every time I wear this, people give props to my outfit. Without fail.
About the photo
Had a shoot at the side of UP Diliman’s Film Insitute while waiting for my family. I tried several trial shots, but this one worked best, I think.
Title from “I Bloom Blaum”, Coldplay.
And you sang a tune to make me smile
Knit blouse, unbranded, P250. JackSon jeans, P250. Mother of pearl bracelet, P100(?). All from Circle C.
My top was originally 280, but I asked the sales lady to bring it down to 250. She said yes almost immediately. DARN IT. I should have asked for 200, instead! Ah, I have much to learn about haggling.
I realize now that I’m growing increasingly fond of stripes. I also realize that Circle C is now my favorite shopping place. I must blog about it soon.
About the Photo
I don’t know why I still held on to the empty plate. Useless details galore in this photo, but whatever. LOL. This was right before lunch at a friend’s house, and my officemates kept passing by. Which is a good thing, because they made me laugh.
Title from “Coast is Clear” by In-flight Safety.
but I keep you warm
Zara coat, somewhere in Spain. Jag jeans, P250. Clogs, InStyle clogs, P400. Crocheted beret, Baguio bangketa, P10. Mother of pearl bracelet, Circle C, P100?
I’ve been wanting a coat for the longest time. I’ve been wanting a trenchcoat, actually, just because it looks cool in John Woo movies. But I never got one, because, let’s face it: the Philippines is a tropical place, we don’t have winter, and it’s HOT in Manila. So no coat for me. Until my dad bought me a coat in Spain. I LOVE IT!!! I’ve been using it in the office sometimes, but never outside.
Until now.
Oh, Baguio, how I love you for your weather.
Title from “Tip of the Iceberg”, Owl City.
what you love is more than you can afford
Yellow and red shirt, Red Girl, Robinsons Galleria, P250. Black jeans, JackSon, Circle C, P250. InStyle Clogs, P400.
Today we arrived in BAGUIO! Yey! This is one place I absolutely love, but have only visited so few times. I can’t afford to go there with my own money yet because I don’t actually have a travel budget. All my leisure money goes to music, movies and food. Hehe. I really need to include travel in there.
ANYWAY. On to my clothes. I know I said in my previous post that I only had very few yellow shirts, yes? Well, this is one of them. I bought it in Robinsons Galleria, in one of those temporary stalls in the lobby. The shirt has a red vest thingy on it, which makes it fun because I don’t have vests in my closet anymore. Do you think I should try vests on again?
About the photo
Like I said, Baguio. My brother took this shot for me while we were waiting for our lunch in Wood Nymph, an authentic Korean restaurant–and I say authentic because all the customers were Koreans! This was high noon, thus my weird, trying-not-to-squint face.
Title from “Only Son”, Local Natives.
and the sun always shines down on your shoes
could be a blue, blue Christmas for you…
– “Rocks and Daggers”, Noah and the Whale
Chips Ahoy tee, P100. JackSon jeans, P250. InStyle Clogs, P400. Blue beaded bracelet, P50. All from Circle C.
For today’s family reunion, I went with my signature color, BLUE! That right there is my new favorite t-shirt. Not only is it blue, but it also bears the logo of one of my favorite snacks ever since I was a kid. Chips Ahoy! is LOVE.
That pair of clogs are just…ARGH. I love them. They’re wood, but oh so comfortable. Compared to the other sandals displayed with them, they were a bit pricey — originally tagged P500, but I was able to get the salesgirl to bring it down to 400 — but it was well worth it! I mean, just look at those heels, man!
Time to shop for the everything I’m wearing in this photo (plus more): 40 minutes. Circle C is awesome for non-shoppers like me.
About the photo
Taken in my room using my Sony Ericsson W760i propped up on a desk and several books. Lighting provided by the morning sun. The pinkish hue was due to a pink scarf hung in my window as a substitute for a curtain.
I’ll be waiting in my cabin
…until you call for me.
Large black tee from a friend’s fundraiser, P150. Black JackSon skinny jeans from Circle C, P250. Black Ohrelle sandals from my mom’s shoe rack.
The star of this look (aside from the lighting and PINK FLOWERS!) are my new jeans. I bought them right before the end of 2009. Being a girl who relied on Bench and Jag and Bobson and other boutiques for jeans, finding well-fitting skinny jeans was like finding gold. Well, at least that’s what it felt like to me, since, y’know, I’m not used to shopping yet and all.
I must also note that it’s been a while since I’ve worn black jeans. I usually wear blue ones.
Those are my mom’s Ohrelle sandals. I borrowed them for this photoshoot because they look nice. And I must also find a similar pair for myself.
About the photo
Taken in Balai Indang, Cavite. Jan 1, 2010.
I originally didn’t want to start 2010 (or this blog) with a sad-ish photo, but I liked this photo, and I think 2010 is going to be a year of waiting for me, in a way. It’s also going to be a year of action, but there are several things I’m waiting for.
PIIIIINK FLOWERRRRRR ATTACKKKKKKK!!!
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