DIGGING FOR TREASURE

One of the reason why I engaged myself to thrift shopping is that it never fails to put a smile on my face. Even if it sucks up all the energy I have saved trying my luck to unearth a captivating and exquisite treasures hidden under a mountain or racks of second hand clothes, I will still never get tired digging.

Dress - thrifted

Belt - Landmark

Bracelet - SM Accesories

Shoes - Charles and Keith

Photo: Regine

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BURST OF ORANGE

Finding a tailored fit top is actually my frustration every time I go shopping either in a thrift or traditional clothing shops. So when my eyes stumbled on this orange top that is up for sale in a local mall shop, I swiped my ever reliable plastic card and brought home a citrus filled paper bag.

Top - ForMe

Skirt - Forever 21

Necklace - SM Accessories

Shoes- Charles and Keith

Photo: Regine

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FRINGE

I find fabric fringe necklace unflattering.But when I need to cover the low neckline of my dress because I don't have any to flaunt with, this unflattering piece came to the rescue. Well, they do look good with the right combination. As what I always say, first impression never last at all.

Biker Jacket - Thrifted

Dress - Kamiseta

Necklace - SM Accessories

Shoes - Charles and Keith

Photo: Sam

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MAXI ON HEELS

There are two basic things that petite women should remember in sporting a maxi skirts. One, if the skirt's length exceeds the ankle, get an instant height by wearing a pair of heels to avoid looking like a walking roll of fabric.Second, wear fitted top on loose skirt and loose top on fitted skirt. Then you can start with a varied look given the two basic tips without the grandma appeal.

 

Cinch to create silhouettes on flowing fabric.

 

Blazer - thrifted

Inner Top - bargain

Skirt - thrifted

Belt - thrifted
Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - asianvogue
Photo: Sam


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CHEETAH

This irregular shaped cheetah printed fabric in my neck is the weirdest piece I got in the thrift store. I am not sure of its actual purpose so I just placed it on the top of my blazer to create an exciting statement piece. I put on my brown mary janes, snatched my officemate's matching cheetah printed bag and hurried upstairs for a last minute outfit shoot.

This photo is the lone survivor in my memory card which was taken after we have took a couple of shots inside the activity room. At least, we got a good photo in a better background :)

Inner Top - thrifted

Blazer - thrifted

Scarf - thrifted

Pants - SM Surplus

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - asianvogue

Bag - borrowed from Regine

Photo - Sam

QUICK FIX

This is how you wear a long oversized cardigan, pair it with a short skirt and cinch it!  Don't forget to wear heels to get a few inches taller and a statement accessories to jazz up the look :)

 

Cardigan - thrifted

Inner top - SM Surplus

Skirt - bargain

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - Asianvogue

Photo: Judy and Badette


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BLACK IS THE EASIEST COLOR FOR ME

When my color blindness is always put into a test, I violate the color scheme in my workplace and resort to black. If color scheme will be as colorful as box of 120 pieces of crayons, then weekday mornings will always be easier for me.

Fringe top - thrifted

Blazer - thrifted

Skirt - Forever 21

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - bargain

Photos: Sam 

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BEHIND THAT SMILE

These photos where taken when I am about to hear tribulations from a soul whose happiness is as shallow as mine. Judging a person from how you see them laugh on petty things or how they make people happy is not always a "what you see is what you get" kind of thing. You have to knock on someone's heart to see what's really inside of them. Once they let you in, you might be surprised on how they manage to put laughter onto their faces; how they seek refuge by putting smile on people's faces; how they seemed so invincible like no one can ever put their souls down. The truth is what you see with your eyes is just purely superficial. You can never tell that their heart is already hurting, bleeding and dying in pain until you let them speak their heart out. Just listen. You'll help millions of souls even without talking.  

Setting aside the emotional thoughts above, pairing a basic white top with anything printed will always look perfectly. It is my first time to wear a printed cotton pants which I thought looked like a pajama.I'm glad it didn't when it is worn.

I can't resist this diamond hook earrings even it looked like a piece of aluminum dangling in my ears.

I was about to end this blog when I suddenly remembered my blog post about "which color best describe you?". I checked on the meaning of white and thought that I have picked the relevant color for this one-on-one conversation with a lonesome person. May she finds ways to start a fresh beginning and clear clutter and obstacles away as she goes on with the next day challenge of life. Chin up, girl!

Top - Benetton (gifted)

Pants - thrifted vintage

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - gifted

Photos: Janice

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MY FAVORITE PIECES OF CLOTHING

The sun's arrogant rays at my window forced me to jumped out in my bed and dashed outside the room to take my weekday morning routine in five minutes. I grabbed anything light and warm, hurriedly packed my things and settled beautifully inside the car, not for work, but to educate myself on how to put on a make-up. Hence, this is my first "absent from work" outfit post. In case you may want to know, I do not tolerate myself from splurging my leave credits on personal activities except on emergency situations or when time would make it useless.

I was looking for anything light and warm to exchange blows with the sun's boiling heat. I picked out my favorite wardrobe pieces, shorts and blazer, to grant me the much needed comfort while in style. I paired it with a warm colored tank top, colored fringe necklace and flat shoes to create contrast and color.

When I received this bag as a gift for my baby boy when he turned one year old last February, my heart beat so fast because I was kind of bowl over it.The bag is screaming GOLD!! It is also very stylish, functional and sturdy. I can actually bring the whole house with me.

If I will be given a chance to create an office dress code, shorts + blazer would be the required civilian clothing on casual Fridays (dreaming).

Top - bargain

Blazer -  thrifted vintage

Shorts - random brand

Bag - Naraya

Necklace -Fashiondiscounthaven

Shoes - SM Accessories

Photo: Chilo

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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT COLOR?

I know it's not a big deal if I'll tell you that I am color blind.But since I already bring it up, I might as well share a little odd about myself. My eyes can actually see the color itself but my brain had a hard hard hard time telling my eyes what color is it. There's also a creepiness in it which I am quite bemused - I can see colors like periwinkle, pomelo pink, and some colors with complex color coordinates. I tried to search the internet what causes it but it only makes me more mixed-up. The only thing that is certain to me now is that I will never had a chance to drive my own car unless I ask for a medical help. Sometimes, I wish all colors will either mixed themselves together or just disappear once in a while so that I have only two colors to choose from, White and Black. But how's life without colors? Terrible, isn't it? Right now, I am enjoying a bottomless call-a friend "can you tell me what color is this?" lifeline. And I am glad, until now, they never failed to answer that old-time question.

 

Top - Hennes and Mauritz (gifted)

Vest - Hennes and Mauritz (gifted)

Pants - Gap

Earrings -  SM Accessories

Belt - SM Accessories

Shoes - SM Parisian

Sunglasses - SM Accessories

Photos: Nice

Hugs and Kisses from a girl who wanted to fill the earth with bold striking colors without the need to name a color,

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DON'T DRESS TO IMPRESS

PERSONALITY plus STYLE equals PERSONAL STYLE. Establishing your personal style is very tricky since you have to know what type of personality you have. Take a look of yourself, check out your clothes, including your shoes and accessories, and see if these pieces reflect YOU.Are you a conservative type who wears a blanket from head-to-toe? Or a girl who always wants pinks, laces and bows all the way? Or a vintage-modern fashionista in stiletto? Whatever your personality is, make sure that it flatters your body and you are comfortable wearing them. Otherwise, you will be a mockery for others. Think: Don't dress to impress because it might go the other way around.

If you'll ask me what's my personal style, it would be from casual-classic to modern-vintage. I am obsessed with one-of-a kind patterns and eye-catching bold colors. I'm also into staple pieces because it gives me more flexibility to mix and match without looking too over the top.

Anyways, I got this dress from a thrift store two months ago..I love how the egyptian images and the bold lines create an eye-popping one-of-a kind vintage pattern.

Originally, the length of this dress is up to my ankle but my inclination to shorten the dress arises on the day that I am about to attend a yearly work activity outside the office. So there, I grabbed a blunt pair of scissors and help myself cut the hem. Thank God, although the hem is a little bit jagged, the fabric's thread is still intact.Then I pair it with a black pumps and a statement geometric earrings.

Dress - thrifted

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - Korean

Photos: Sam

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PLEATED SKIRT

Landscape of trees.Architectural structures.Historical landmarks.Natural harbor.My eyes is filled with excitement as I lurk in silence, thinking if I could stop the vehicle and run into the spots I have been eyeing for quite sometime ever since I started blogging. But I didn't bring my camera so I just crossed out the S-H-O-O-T above my head and settled in sightseeing.Sigh.

So how come I have photos here? Thanks to Sam for bringing her camera.

While waiting for our lunch to be served, Sam and I sneaked outside the restaurant and took a snaps of few pictures along the natural harbor of Manila Bay.

ABOUT THE LOOK

Some women might feel uncomfortable in wearing pleated skirt because it tends to add a little volume on the waist or hips. However, one way to balance the fullness of the skirt is to pair it with a top that has a lesser volume like fitted top or/and a tailored blazer.

As guided by the  trick on how to wear a pleated skirt without looking too bulky, I paired the gray skirt with a black fitted top. I only added a red slim belt (because thick belt will make me look shorter) and a gold geometric earrings to get that simple vintage appeal appropriate as an office attire.

Top- Thrifted

Skirt - Thrifted

Belt -  SM Accessories

Earrings - SM Accessories

Shoes - Bargain (Korean shoes)

Photos taken by: Sam

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