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[6 Jan 2010 | 5 Comments | 1,660 views]
The Little Green Dress

The backdrop barely serves well in masking certain details about my work life but who cares, yes? It’ll be our little secret. Hehe.
Anyway, I finally got to air out this adorable dress I nicked from my mum’s box of fashion goodies she brought home from her last trip to the US. Nicked it since, yes ladies, it’s one of the fashion items she’s currently selling.

I was immediately drawn to the beaded embellishments that are NOT sewn to the fabric and the silver chain strap PLUS the fact that …

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[22 Nov 2009 | 7 Comments | 2,420 views]
In My Birthday Suit

Although customary, a feature would’ve been in line after the dress is finished and not while it’s still in the creation process. However, in my excitement with how things turning out, let me give you folks a quick look at the dress I had let Kaye Olfindo design for me.
I love having clothes esp made for me. I probably got this from my mum who, as I was growing up, would have most of her clothes made by a local modista or seamstress/dressmaker. Of course, I got a taste of …

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[21 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 1,211 views]
Nestle Fitnesse Show Off Your Shape Launch

Last Saturday, I was fortunate enough to have been able to go to witness the launch of the Nestle Fitness Show Off Your Shape Promo. Why fortunate? Apart from hearing things first hand from folks behind Nestle Fitnesse, I got to see the wardrobe that’s up for grabs in person. Hehe.
This launch event was my first stop of three scheduled thingamajigs for the day. It was a great way to start my day — makes up for the fact that I’m actually working on a weekend, gah — since I …

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[13 Nov 2009 | 8 Comments | 2,003 views]
MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium

This was actually my first stop during that fated Tuesday shopping spree (see Shoe binge post). I’ve been putting my trip to a MAC counter for so long that when I did find myself in Glorietta, I just knew I’m not going to deny my need any longer.
I was in the market for a face powder and I’m curious if MAC had anything good for me to try. Of course, I know that MAC is a trusted cosmetics brand but the question on whether it will suit me (in terms …

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[12 Nov 2009 | 13 Comments | 1,688 views]
The Case of the Shoe Binge

Twas a Tuesday. A bad day. For the first time in my life I actually took myself to see a doctor. I’m not too keen on the matter. It’s probably due to this thing of having been hospitalised for almost two (2) months when I was 7, countless trips for check ups, medical exams and visits and then, on top of that, a semi-recent experience which involved the ICU (no, I wasn’t the one who got admitted but someone real close). So, there. Need I say more?
Going back to my …

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[30 Oct 2009 | 4 Comments | 1,714 views]
Work Wear: In T-Shirt and Jeans

A few posts ago, when I mentioned that the office dress code (where I work) is quite accommodating, what I actually meant was that I can actually come in a simple t-shirt and jeans combo.
For the sake of argument, this particular outfit is not your typical t-shirt and jeans look — note that I even took on a Levi’s white and blue colour palette, which was popularized by that old TVC — but, technically, it simply is what it is (a t-shirt and jeans outfit). IMHO, it’s all a matter …

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[27 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | 1,525 views]
Work Wear: Ukay Dress on a Monday

Mondays can be such a drag, yes? It magnifies how short a weekend is and how much you yearn to make it last longer. It’s the most dreaded of all work days. But rather than choosing to be blanketed by gloomy thoughts, take control and have a bit of fun. At least, that’s what I did yesterday. I decided to wear a dress. And not just any dress, mind you. It’s one of the items I bought from the Ukay Manila Store.

Yes, it’s a second-hand Esprit dress that I got …

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[25 Oct 2009 | 4 Comments | 2,590 views]
In UNO This Month

For the past week, I’ve been throwing some teasers to friends and online contacts about being in a local guy mag.

When I mentioned that I’m in its October 2009 issue, the statement definitely raised some eyebrows and garnered surprised looks on each of their faces. Rightly so cuz if you’ve seen me even just in photos, I certainly don’t have the make which would qualify to be on even a quarter of a page. But just to make things clear, there were no semi-nekkid photos in this feature. Fortunately. …

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[6 Oct 2009 | 11 Comments | 1,783 views]
Off to Work in Flats

By tradition, Mondays mean a work outfit that leans toward the more formal business or corporate attire (at least from experience). It’s probably due to all the meetings and such which are usually held on this work day. But there are three (3) reasons why I opted to wear flats with a dress on a Monday.

Reason 1. Current weather.
I didn’t want to get caught in a work attire which can be troublesome in case of a downpour. It’s actually a stretch that I wore a dress.
Reason 2. Giving my feet …

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[1 Oct 2009 | 8 Comments | 1,723 views]
Work Wear: Black and Green

If you missed the announcement, let me take this opportunity to mention it again (esp if you’re starting to wonder on the lack of posts) I’ve officially entered the rat race again — after more than a couple of years of sabbatical, mind you. The past few weeks have been a toss among several hats that I’m close to vetoing my latest career decision. Gah.
With all the adjustments I’m doing, I’m suffering from sleep deprivation and bad skin days (yech), throw in hair blah moments cuz I simply can’t …