I GOT HERD OF REINDEERS

I got ecstatic about getting my hands over this oversized poncho when it was put up on sale five months ago in a popular online store. The deciding point, however, is how much money will I burn when I have to place an order abroad against digging its local branch hoping to get lucky to have the same design in the sale rack. I guess being so strapped for cash at that moment is a blessing in disguise :)

 

I paired the oversized poncho/cardigan with a fitted dress and glam it up by adding a vintage inspired collar necklace in gold tone. Since I have short legs (as what I am often say), I chose a short dress which has almost the same length as the poncho to look taller.

  

You get more value to the hard-earned money by shopping wisely :)

Poncho - Forever 21

Dress - Thrifted

Collar - Fashiondiscounthaven

Shoes - Asian Vogue

Photos - Sam

Ciao, 

happychic

BACK TO BASICS

A basic shirt over a skinny pants is definitely one of the ensemble that never fails to give that casual classic look. Look simple yet elegant by adding any type of statement necklace, the chunkier the better.

Whatever fashion trends you follow, you will still go back to the basics.

Top - Forever 21
Pants - SM Surplus
Necklace -ebay
Shades - Fly
Shoes - Asian Vogue
Photo : Judy



Ciao,
happychic

MEET ME AT THE HALLWAY

I've been wanting this hallway as a peg for a serious outfit post. But whenever I am ready to take a shot, it's either I forgot my camera or I have more important urgent papers to finish. I promise next time I would go there in original plan.But for now, here's a casual office attire I managed to slip into in five minutes!

An overused turtleneck top

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uneven polyester cardigan

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bandage skirt

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snakes skin necklace

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4 inches black wedge   

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and  a dab of concealer on the eyes

Got to go! ( in panic mode)

Longsleeve - Bayo (local brand)

Chiffon Topper - gifted

Skirt- bargain 

Necklace - SM Accessories

Shoes - Asian Vogue 

Photo: Benj 

Ciao,

happychic

SAVED BY THREE MINUTES

Who say's that knit sweaters are for cool climate only?? Somehow I made people's eyebrows raise or even levitate when I wore my chunky knitted sweater over a  33 degrees celcius temperature in Manila (haha). I have a sweltering body temperature and I wouldn't dare my myself to leave the house sweating like a pig! Besides, I won't give up comfortability over "porma" (but I can have both of them). 

Well, I admit that I look very very hot (literally) in it. But the loose viscose fabric do the trick! Since the fabric is not tight knitted, it allows air to come in and helps the skin to breathe out. Just wear a tube or brassiere underneath for an extra easy breezy feeling.

Wearing a tight-fitted pants/skirts/leggings over a loose fitting chunky sweater gives a more feminine silhouette.  

Make a statement by adding layers of necklaces. This will tone down the volume of the fabric.

A pop of oranges and yellows gives this ensemble a summery vibe :)

I bought this "missoni" inspired wedges in  a local store somewhere in Liliw, Laguna. The place is a heaven of colorful wedges!!! And I am torn between sooo many wedges I wanted to buy! I end up buying two pairs only since I will still have to buy Jamie's milk back in Manila.

Three minutes after we leave the photoshoot location, a man was shot to death twice at the back in the same corner where me and Sam were taking pictures.What if we were still there? Geesshh. Creepy.

Knitted Top - thrifted

Pants - bench, local brand

Pearl Necklace - SM Accessories

Tassle  Necklace - Fashiondiscounthaven

Shoes - Lili, Laguna
Photo - Sam

Ciao,

happychic

ONE SUNDAY MORNING

I'm on the verge of yelling 'YES I'M DONE!" when Mr. Circular Reference appeared with a smirk in his face.He never fails to show up on critical times. Geesh. I never had a chance to win a battle against him even if Mr.F1 is there to back me up. It even come to a point that I questioned the reliability of Mr. F1 when the problem is ME who always makes a cobweb of formulas. As a consequence of my tangled excel formulas, I forced myself to go for a Sunday overtime and work on a fresh worksheet to start all over again. What a great day to start "Mother's day".

And so I woke up early in the morning, put on my unflattering high-waist shorts and tagged along my camera with me to serve my defeat.

Here are the random shots I took the moment I stepped down my violet gladiator sandals in a ghost town somewhere in Makati.  

Don't stare. This is actually called "office" :)

When I'm done with what needs to be done, I settled my mind on the sumptuous orange roasted pork waiting for me at home cooked by my (aspiring chef) husband. Happy Mother's day and belated Happy Birthday to me!

This is a three-week late post. 

This day would be my last gratis overtime for the year

Ciao,

happychic

VINTAGE IS BACK

I am about to take lunch with my officemates when we tried to steal several clicks  for a supposedly later in the afternoon photo session. I realized at that point that I still have to master the art of striking a pose without being mindful of whoever sees me in that feeling model situation.

 

I've been wearing this Rene Derhy vintage over-sized button down shirt for several times already. The geometric ethnic prints, over-sized kimono sleeves and the uneven hemlines makes this shirt very exceptional.

The shirt has a shorter length in front. Hence, I tucked it in to hide my mommy marks :)

The back has a pleated and longer length which adds volume to the over-sized shirt.

I need to wear a high-heeled shoes because I never had a chance to alter the length of my pants.

This is after we pigged-out and walked down the sundrenched street.
 
Watch out for my blog about Rene Derhy in the coming days :)

Top - Rene Derhy 

Pants - Gap

Shoes - asianvogue
Photos: Judy



Ciao,
happychic