GIVE ME BACK MY SANITY

This is the day when I'm juggling numbers while somebody 's poking me from behind asking for the numbers I am not yet finished juggling. How I wish a stress-activated paper shredder machine would save my sanity and rally around the tons papers over my desk while I am busy smashing the keyboard. As I sit in a reverie in the most chaotic corner of the room, a sudden impulse to reinstate my consciousness into the real world provoked me to seek comfort in front of the camera lens.Tara, let's go to the park :)

Batwing loose fitting tops flatters all shapes and sizes. It accentuates the svelte figure of a petite women; and hides bulges of a full-bodied women.  Wearing plain rather than printed fabrics allows you to play with lots of colors and different accessories. Moreover, you'll never worry if the prints flatter your figure or not. What I like most with this kind of top is that it's usually made of soft, flowing and lightweight fabric perfect for summer season.

High-waist pants, aside from it covers bulges around the stomach area, shows off fuller hips and smaller waist. Pinstripes pants is best when worn with bright solid colored tops and accessories. 

The contrasting effect of a loose fitting top and butt-hugging bootleg pants is extreme sexiness. No need to show the bootylicious out there :)

Added a  violet waist belt to add more colors

I found the same necklace I fancied to buy in an online store which I'm glad I didn't. I also saw it at forever 21 although not the exact design but the materials used are basically the same and the cost? P505. I got mine for P120 in a bargain store.

Adrenaline rush may take the life of your most precious pair of shoes.Goodbye.

BEWARE: Don't wear heels while doing a multiple jump shots and later regret because the shots are either blurry or you look silly in it.

Top - Forever 21

Pants - ju's

Belt - SM Accesories

Necklace - bargain

Shoes - asianvogueshop

Photo: Judy


Ciao,
happychic

SPELL CONTAGIOUS

We went to the hospital last week to see Jamie's doctor because he's been suffering from cough for almost a week. It all started with a mild cough and then it gets persistent at night. He takes a deep breathe in between coughs so we have to rub his back to at least relieve the tightness in his chest.There's even a time when he threw up the milk he just drank. If only he could talk. But all he can do is just cry and fall asleep whenever he's relieved from comfort bestowed upon him. However, at the end of each sleepless night, you will still see his face light up when he wakes up in the morning especially when he hears " Jamie alis tayo?" Hayy..manang-mana ang nanay mo sayo!

 Mommy: Jamie picture!
And here's his reaction. Hhhaaaang cute! :)

 

 He grabbed my razor and wounded his left thumb.I never notice it until we have reached the hospital.

 He patiently waited for his turn. Ninang Marie asked him to hold his backpack but he hugs it instead.

While waiting for the CBC result, we went to Jollibee and ate his favorite, french fries.

Since his CBC result suggests "bacterial infection", he needs to take anti-biotic for seven days to fight the infection. If the cough still persists within that period, there's nothing we could do but to wait until it subsides or call the doctor if the cough gets worst.

By the time I am writing this blog, me and my husband have been experiencing cold and mild cough for two days already.

Spell C-O-N-T-A-G-I-O-U-S.

Ciao, 

happychic

ONE LUCKY DAY

The clock says 5.15 PM and I have missed the Office's bus. Too bad, I'm so freakin' dog tired and I have to travel without the comfort of an airconditioned bus. Left without a choice, I rode a jeepney and hoped I could hit the LRT station within 20 minutes. I'm such in a hurry I almost tripped in the concrete barrier along the sidewalk. And when I turned my head to see if anybody has seen it, I saw: WE ARE ON SALE instead.I never thought I have rummaged the store in less than three minutes and head off to train station with a beam on my face. I just thought if I should try my luck in real life treasure hunting, I might be a billionaire by now :)

And so I left the store with two stunning dresses in my hands. One of which is a little black dress with a tag still attached to it. I recalled what my former officemate told me about how she wanted to have this Audrey Hepburn kind of look for their upcoming pre-nuptial photo shoot this year. It just gave me an idea about the "peg" she wanted: classic, elegant, simple and of course - little black dress.

Audrey Hepburn was known for her beauty, elegance, and grace. She made the "little black dress" famous in her big screen movie Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1961. And from that time, it became a staple piece in every woman's closet.

So here it is, without the french twist and make -up, a loose fitting two- tone vintage inspired cowl black dress.Although it's not the same cut as Hepburn's, it still exude simplicity and elegance which LBD is known for. 

Oopppss..Nagmana sa anak. Hahaha.

 

This vintage inspired dress can stand out with minimal accessory.

Satin and eyelets - cowl and peter pan collar - complements each other perfectly.

Classic peep toe pumps

We headed back to office when we took advantage of the empty corridor.

Lesson learned: When the clocks hits 5PM, pack up your things immediately.

In my case, I changed my  shoes first for a thousand steps going home. I don't know how it looks like with the dress, but who cares anyways. Haha.

 My ever reliable oxford shoes which I hope stays with me till December.

Phew, I almost missed the bus! I think i should get a running shoe instead to get a better seat.

Better late than never though.

Dress - thrifted

Earrings - SM Accessories

Pumps - Asianvogueshop
Oxford - Australian

Photos: Judy

Ciao, 

happychic

COVER ME UP

This is one of the days when I am too lazy to dress up but is on always-on-the-go mood. My plan during the day is to leave the house at 6am, travel by bus and train and beat the clock at 7.30 a.m going to "somewhere dreams may come true" . I was overwhelmed by the flock of people along EDSA so my instinct tells me to just hail a taxicab which I'm glad I did without second thoughts. 

 

I wore a printed cinch waist tunic over my favorite four year old cardigan.Since the tunic has an A-line cut, I pair it with a jeggings. A jegging is a cross breed of jeans and leggings because it looks like a tight fitting jeans made of  spandex material. Jeggings's material follows the shape of the body so wearing a tunic may be the solution to cover what should be covered.

Since I don't want to look like I'm up for a summer outing , I layered it with a plain cardigan. I also find the tunic's prints too bold so wearing plain top tones it down.

It looks like a ballerina shoes but it's the oxford shoes I first blogged here.

 I just slot in this "strike a pose anywhere" when I bought materials for my work papers. However, the lady at the background grabbed my attention I almost blog her dress. Bumongga!

Ciao,
happychic


Tunic - Forever 21

Cardigan - Gap

Leggings - bargain

Shoes - Australian

Socks - bargain

Chain headband - Forever 21
Photos: Judy

BY THE STREET

I'm on a official business last Wednesday for a orientation conducted by a certain government oversight agency. Afterwards, I took advantage of the early dismissal for some chit-chat slash photo ops session with my former officemate/good friend/Jamie's Godfather along the side street of Malacanang, Manila.

Since I have to ride a train going to the venue aside from the weather is so @$%^&amp! hot, I have to wear something very comfortable so I grabbed a loose shirt over a skinny jeans and oxford flats.

I started wearing loose top after giving birth to my baby Jamie a year ago. It became my confidant on times when my belly's not cooperating well because my jeans is too tight or too low or if I feel that the day would be so demanding it requires a lot of body movements.

I added a gold snakeskin necklace to jazz up the plain shirt.

I prefer pointed oxford flats because round toes like this seems to be so "school girl". But I don't mind because of the comfort that it may give plus plus plus it's on sale at 70% off!

I bought the printed socks down the LRT station for P50 - 3 pairs! It reminds me of the socks I saw at Forever 21 but a fraction of it's price; quality wise - not bad :)

I crossed the street to check if we could make a good distant shot.

These are some of the random shots that I took while sitting pretty in the side street.

 I surrender myself as the gust of air touches my face;

 

Without knowing that my work papers are all over the place ;)

Top - bargain

Pants - Bench, local brand

Necklace  - SM Accessories

Shoes - Australian

Socks - bargain
Photos: Igmidio

Hugs,

happychic

ACCENTS

People always ask "why" when all they have to do is just say "yes or no" parang si Manong Guard in the nearby parking area. Good thing, he gave us his permission to take photos but for personal consumption only.While we are taking pictures, Manong Guard reserved a seat in one corner - too curious - a big question mark popped above his head. Pumi-peeling artista lang po :)

High waist skirt is best worn by women with long torso and legs. Since I am short and petite, I always paired this skirt with a high heeled pump to elongate my short legs. At the same time wear a wide belt that is the same as color of my top to give an illusion of longer torso since high waist skirt takes inches of the upper body.

 

 A-line high waist skirt exudes elegance and accentuates body curves. So if you are having a belly-on-the-loose kind of problem, just wear a girdle to hide that bulges and to avoid panty lines as well.

High waist skirts is best when you are walking ---  it brings out the hourglass in you. Haha :)

This tunic sheer top is also a great option for night-outs. It can also stand out without too much accessories.

A chandelier earrings to finish the look.

We are living in a free world only if you make some "bola" to the proper authorities. Otherwise, you will be forced to look for some other venue ;)

Top - thrifted

High-waist skirt - forever 21

Belt - thrifted

Earrings - forever 21

Shoes - asianvogueshop
Photo: Ms. Judy


 Ciao,
Happychic

THANK GOD I'M WEARING JEANS

JEANS means FRIDAY and FRIDAY means WEEKEND! To me and my co-workers, jeans signals the end of five days of tiresome deadlines/activities and/or paid futile work hours. Friday means sporting comfortable jeans ensemble for any planned or "just in case I'm ready" after work night -outs just like what I wore last Friday.

 

In a burning like hell weather condition like in the Philippines, wearing a comfortable clothes is A MUST! or else you might end up in a sticky-icky situation or worst die instantly of heat stroke. Hence, I opted for a lightweight unlined cotton boyfriend blazer, layered it underneath with a leopard printed tank top and paired it with my favorite skinny blue jeans and beige studded flats. I'm ready for errands!Anyone?Oh I forgot, the sun's heat will kill me.

Blazer, contrasting tank top, jeans and flats when put together creates a casual-crisp-polished look.

Layering plain over contrasting color creates a certain pop in the outfit. 

Lace cuff

Gold hoop earrings

comfort and style = flats

 

Wearing comfortable clothes doesn't mean you have to look sluggish. Moreover, you don't have to spend too much money to be stylish. As long as you have the staple pieces in your closet, you can mix and match them without exerting too much effort.  

Animal printed tank top - thrifted

Lace blazer - thrifted

Studded Shoes - Australian

Earrings - SM Accessories

Belt -  SM Accessories

Photo: Ms. Sam

Ciao,

Happychic