In our case, we sorta’ are. Family, I mean. Friends are priceless. Best to treasure the ones you meet however late in life but prove to be folks of kindred spirits and can be considered family. These individuals will be your support; will be there to rally you to become a better person, to chase your dreams. And how can I forget the role that friends play in times of heartbreak and loss? Lifting a quote from the Jane Austen book, Northanger Abbey, which I’m currently reading,“Friendship is certainly the …

Knowing very well that I can always check out the Mango stores in Manila, there was something about seeing that huge OUTLET pasted on the glass windows of this particular Mango store in Robinson’s Starmills that caused my brain to guide my feet to take the rest of me towards the entrance and, eventually, inside the store.
Did I mention that I’m a huge fan of the brand? Since they first opened a store in Makati; during the time when my allowance nor first paycheck couldn’t afford a single item found …

Wearing waistcoats can be a daunting thing. It can either make you look avant-garde or too much of a fashion victim. It’s only natural that we’d prefer the former than the latter, yes? I reckon it’s all a matter of finding the right sort of waistcoat, first of all, then working it in your own personal style. It can be painful at first but when you do meet the perfect match in a waistcoat, you’ll enjoy wearing these adorable things.
Take for example this one that I delightfully spotted in Mojoola/Mogao …

Having had the opportunity to work with a stylist myself, I totally understand the merits and the convenience of having a fresh eye on clothes around while out shopping. So, when my friends and I scheduled this trip to Robinson’s Starmills over the weekend and my friend Penny asked me to act as her personal stylist as we shopped, without hesitation, I readily agreed. I knew it’s going to be an exciting and fun little project. We were going to work with a Php 2,000.00 budget and we targeted to …

It has to be said. I love my new pair of shoes from Charles & Keith. It actually inspired me to put a little effort (more than usual) in dressing up. Quite helpful since I really need distractions at present. Focusing a portion of my energy to create these outfit posts certainly made each day a little more fun. I need fun.
Complementing the pair is the new bomber jacket; happy that we’ve been seeing lots of rain last week!

As I try to come up with a variety of looks, …

The past couple of days have been rainy and spent in one of my least favourite places — the hospital. I hate the smell and the constant reminder of our mortality, frail and fleeting. Walking along United Nations Avenue brought back memories of the days wherein I had frequented streets like it back when I was in Uni. Dark and damp, I had looked on pedicabs and street vendors plus countless cars and jeeps that you’d be pushed to think Manila never sleeps.

My mum had advised that I stay in …

I would’ve walked out of the house in this outfit. But it did. So I didn’t. Oh, it would’ve been a great joy to start out my work week as I’ve originally planned! Ah, well. Fate had something else in mind, I reckon.
The rain certainly can spoil plans, regardless of how shallow those plans may be. LOL.

Over the weekend, I had friends over my place to ransack my aparador, English translation: wardrobe, cabinet or closet, and tukador, English translation: dresser or vanity table. I just had to include those …

Singapore footwear and fashion accessories label, Charles & Keith, was never on top of my list. But things changed one day a couple of years ago when I went shopping with my fabulous friends and they ended up pushing me inside one of the C & K stores. Oddly enough, I wasn’t too keen with the designs and it took several trips back (on different days, of course) before I settled on giving it a shot by buying (finally!) a pair of flat sandals last year.
A year later, during …

It was the year 2005 when I had wished for one. I remember having walked into one of the trendy boutiques down in Rundle Mall (Adelaide, Australia) then spotted a hooded bomber jacket, gorgeous and all, but twas priced way over my budget. Dejected, I settled for a pair of cargo pants and a few accessories before heading out. I guess my wardrobe simply wasn’t prepared to accommodate such a fab piece of clothing just yet.
It took five years to get ready. Twas on a Sunday. Tired and with shoulders …

There comes a time in a person’s life that one would feel that a change is imminent. Either consciously triggered or by accident, a fresh wave is welcomed to somehow push one out of his or her comfort zone. Or perhaps one is simply in need of a new challenge. It’s all part of getting to know one’s person.
Personally, I speak of a change in an over-all style, both in apparel and look. Perhaps twas fated, written in my stars, or inspired by what I’ve encountered along the way. I …