My 2012 Summer Apparel - A Look Back

at the Sandbar in Iloilo

When I first set up this blog, it was just for documenting the kinds of looks I could come up with by mixing and matching the clothes I already have. I'm not just an emotional person, I'm pretty visual too and I tend to remember my experiences not just on how I felt about them (like that PAL inaugural flight to Bali or how I'm falling in love with my new guy best friend) but based on the clothes I've worn as well. (^_^)

Casual Ensemble by Net Bautista

I had my hair, makeup, and getup done by freelance makeup artist Net Bautista last weekend. She's a very good friend of mine and it was only at the start of this year that I discovered how passionate she really is about makeup. She's been doing freelance makeup gigs for half a year now and I was just so lucky to finally book an appointment with her. She did several looks on my face which you can read about here:

My Different Faces by Makeup Artist Net Bautista

On this post, I'd like to share with you the way Net Bautista styled not just my hair (I got to wear big curly ones!), but my attires for that day as well --- two simple and casual ensembles. I am in the process of choosing which ones I really like for framing and stuff. Anyway, below are my favorite shots taken by my hubby, Peter Juan.

I Want Prada Shoes

I've been enjoying wearing my new pairs of shoes as of late. I like feeling pretty and tall in them, not to mention, comfortable too when I wear pumps and high heels. But being a girl, I can't help but check out some other shoes as well. One of my dreams is to be able to buy a pair of prada shoes. Oh my God! Just thinking about it already makes my heart beat so fast!

When we think of Prada, we usually think of wallets and bags. But did you know that they also have uber fabulous shoes of various designs as well? I scoured the internet for the best buys and these are the types that caught my eye:

sand leopard calf hair ankle strap platform pumps

People are People: My 6 New Pairs of Shoes

People are People is one of those stores I frequent when I want to buy shoes that really last. I have an old pair of beaded sandals from 2008 which I still use until now, plus my gladiator boots which I had since 2009 which I also still use until now. I bought these pairs of shoes from People are People and though the leather is man-made, they have proven to be very sturdy as compared to the 5 pairs of shoes I bought from Janilyn less than a year ago, which already have chips and cracks. So never again to Janilyn but always yes to People are People. ^_^

Check out my six new pairs of shoes:

Charles and Keith 4-inch Strappy Heels

Remember when I told you that I bought 8 pairs of shoes for my birthday? Last year, I did the same thing but it I think it only cost me 20% or less of what I spent for my shoes this month. I'm normally not like this. But since I only buy shoes once a year now, I guess it's okay to splurge. Plus, I've been working so hard so I believe I deserved a treat, don't you think? ^_^

Anyway, let me share with you one of these fabulous pairs of shoes: my Charles and Keith 4-inch Open-Toed Pumps. They are just sooo comfortable!!!

Last Time I Went Out in the City

The last time I went out in the city was when I went to Halfmoon Asian Cafe for their Bibingcrepe launch. It was held on November 23, three days before I went on a 2-week vacation touring the islands of Negros Oriental and Cebu. I was feeling a bit Christmassy that night so I thought of wearing my beautiful red blouse with ruffles in front. It's one of those items in my Sexy Nomad Apparel Collection before and I really liked its style. Because the blouse was a bit huge for me, I figured, why not style it up with a vintage silver chunky belt, pair it up with my black and white psychedelic skirt and silver Janilyn pumps, wear my red beret and voila --- I think the whole getup looked chic and cute!

I was also happy to see my blogger friend, Jennie, wearing one of the Anne Curtis dresses she bought from me. And of course, how can I not include my blogger buddy Jeman? He was our stud that night. Teehee.

KAOS Presscon Fashion

Above: To quote Jeman Bunyi Villanueva, co-blogger, before having this photo taken: "Fashion Week ba?" ^_^

I recently attended a press conference for the launch of KAOS at Newport Performing Arts Theater located inside Resorts World Manila. I didn't really know what to wear at press cons. I don't think I ever attended one because of my hectic schedule at work but for KAOS, which features both international and homegrown talents, and which I love so much even if I've just seen its preview, I went all the way.

My Funky Bowling Outfit ... NOT!

I was feeling girly that particular evening that I didn't really play in the funky bowling game hosted by the SM Bowling Center at Mall of Asia. I guess I just didn't want to take off my nice silver pumps or ruin my new ruffled blouse by lying on the floor and doing all sorts of funky bowling stunts. That or I was just really having raging hormones due to my period. Teehee.

Furry Korean Pumps Help Create My Mafia Look

The furry 3-inch heeled Korean pumps, which I wore together with my off the shoulder blouse, was a hit last week when we attended Brownman Revival's gig at 70's Bistro. My girlfriends couldn't help but notice my stylish pair of shoes and funky socks that they even took photos of them. It's a good thing that the weather that evening was particularly cool, otherwise, my look wouldn't be as smashing. It would be HOT (literally!). LOL.

I loved this photo above taken by our friend Koryn. It did make us look like a gangster couple, don't you think? LOL!

Here are some more shots of my shoes taken by our friends without my knowledge:




To see more photos of that one crazy night, grooving with the reggae beat of Brownman Revival, with my girls and boys, check out our photos here.

Janilyn Footwear

I bought them last weekend and I can't wait to wear them some time soon! They're just so gorgeous! I can't choose which color to buy so as youcan see, for the two designs, I bought two each!

P.S. I just found out that Juan is a brand name taken after Janily's dad. Coolness! It's my last name too! Woot!

Fashion for New Year 2009

Every New Year, our family has always been accustomed to wearing red. Actually, the most perfect outfit supposedly is that of any red and polka dot combination. But since it's hard to find clothes with polka dot design these days, we are happy to wear just red. In Chinese culture, red symbolizes luck and fortune, thus, our practice of wearing such so we may attract more luck and fortune this new year. As for me, just to spice things up a bit, I wore a bit of black too. They look really nice together. A bit classic-looking, but nice. Black for me symbolizes the stable combination of all positive forces (at least in my own world). Isn't it that when you combine all colors, you produce black?

So anyway, this new year, I'd like to imbibe stability & fortune in all my endeavors, thus, the red and black affair for my first few outfits this new year. ^_^

I was wearing red crocheted shawl by 248, old black haltered top, pink cutoffs and red flat plastic shoes.