As most of you who have been around Style Manila for, at least, the past couple of months know, I went to spend the holidays in the land down under. I was originally scheduled to stay until March, however, due to unforeseen events, my trip was unfortunately cut short. In light of this, I had immersed myself in a splurge that shocked even the manic shopper in me.
However, something useful came out of my, otherwise, foolish endeavour of spending wads and wads of money in 6 weeks — my …

Wasn’t really on the shopping list but I couldn’t resist it’s adorable charm. I was willing to let it go but weighing in the practicality and, not to mention, the style — I knew I shouldn’t pass on the opportunity. I did tell my friends that I needed more bags in my (somewhat bare) wardrobe back in Manila. I allotted a considerable space at the bottom for bag storage, you see.
Anyway.
I heart the bag’s soft faux leather and thin strap. I love the idea that I can also use it …

This is one passionate affair that will never end, I believe.

I’ve been looking to getting me a big clutch for quite sometime now. And I’m absolutely ecstatic to get one over the holidays!

We were at Harbour Town shopping for gifts when I spotted my mum in this shop holding a few Miss Co bags. She was actually shooing me away cuz I figured she was buying something for me so the cheeky side of me had insisted that she buy this very bag if she’s indeed looking to get me something. LOL.

Like I was saying, I didn’t just shop the Pink Canvas Tote alone at Esprit. I actually came out of the store with a bag-full of fashionable goodies and a wide grin. Some served as Christmas gifts to my mum and my sis and the rest, I shopped for myself. Naturally. Heh.
I had wanted to have a new outfit I can wear for my birthday but, unfortunately, I didn’t have any special plans for that day so I just stayed in my PJs didn’t mind NOT dressing up. Just as …

For all you folks who know me, I’m not all too big on Pink but look what I just bought from Esprit?
It’s a Canvas Tote in Pink! LOL.
Don’t get me wrong. Pink on its own is a bright and happy colour. It’s just the idea of combining it with my personality doesn’t really sit well with me. I guess I’m not your average Pink person. I like it well enough to own a few items but never everything. Call me boring. Heh.

It’s a very tourist-y photo taken at a popular snogging spot to check out the Adelaide skyline — Windy Point. It’s my 2nd time stand near those railings but the last time was at night when the skyline was littered with lights. But seeing it on a sunny day is equally lovely.
Most of the stuff I had on me are new (you just gotta love the Christmas season). The dress I bought (also during the Boxing Day Sale) from Ice (you have got to see the 2 other dresses …

I’m feeling so retro lately that I’m noticing that most of the stuff I’ve been shopping for are either truly vintage or just vintage or retro-inspired pieces.
I love sunnies and Australia is such a “sunnies” place. Most folks here wear one. This probably explains the wide variety of sunnies available in boutiques. And I bought a new pair from LuLu over at Harbour Town during the Boxing Day Sale (December 26th). I reckon I only spent around $12 (around Php 480.00) for this pair. Not bad, eh?
When worn, this is …

Isn’t she sexy?
I’m christening this new pair of point-y black pumps, ZOE. It’s in celebration of new life. Zoe means life. I recently celebrated my birthday and this is one of the stuff I bought for it. I reckon I had mentioned before that I like buying myself new clothes and shoes for my birthday.
(More photos after the jump!)