Celebrate joy!

Hello! Today is Black Saturday! :) We don't really do much during this time of the year, my family and I just stay at home and recharge. Glad to be spending more time with God! Iba kasi kapag hindi ka pagod... When you're 100% recharged, you're also 100% receptive and ready to absorb what your quiet time is all about... So very, very thankful for this season! I know I have posted my 30 day turnover at my current work, but spot the date and I am way overdue already! I was extended until April 17...

Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year because not only are the streets decked with lights and festive decorations, but it's the season where a walk becomes a leisurely treat for us residing here in Manila because of the unusually cool weather. :) ...and it is when the air becomes extra chilly that we can finally pile ourselves with knitwear, scarves and wear those nude-suede ankle boots we bought on sale last year without having to sweat like crazy. Lol! That's just how it rolls here in a tropical country. :) A beach is nice, don't get me wrong...I love the beach! Pero minsan diba feel mo lang magscarf and boots??! Aminin :P So for 2 months at least, we can finally incorporate these fashionably-fit-for-winter pieces in our outfits! Hooray! Since the options have expanded for us sun-loving locals once Ber months roll in, here are some outfits you may want to don. These are basic pieces with a twist fitting for the cool weather:

Hey, another fashion spotlight post! :) For this one, I am putting the spotlight on Kim Jones -- her statuesque built, lazy-expressive eyes and genuine smile -- make her photos a joy to look at. It also helps that words tumble so easily for her and she poses against beautiful backdrops showcasing different parts of the continents. And her latest escapades? Tokyo and Paris. Since she runs Miss Jones - a travel, fashion and beauty blog - I will be putting in excerpts straight from her blog. :) Ready?

Sometimes life's not very fair. You look at yourself in the mirror and you look at this lady and you tell yourself, "this is as good as it gets." Thank you Princess Diaries, I got that scene from that movie. :) Anyway, I've always been a Blair fan over Serena back in the Gossip Girl days. But I must say that Serena -- the real life Serena, aka Blake Lively -- has grown on me. So now, I'm a certified Blake fan. Because seriously, a girl with her face and built cannot also be an expert in the kitchen, riiiiggghhht?? You mean you just happened to be gorgeous and a whiz in baking cupcakes??? Where does that leave us all human beings??? Lol!

Great things come in small packages... and sometimes, fashion icons come in the form of ultra-petite and super-cute women like this one right here, Rachel Bilson! Gaining popularity from her OC days, and now playing the lead character in the hit sitcom Hart of Dixie whilst bearing Hayden Christensen's baby (yep, she's pregnant!), one notable thing about this lady is her amazing fashion sense. She just keeps upping her fashion game with unique yet classy pieces whether in the likes of colorful scarves, spunky wedge heels, and big studded handbags. Here are a few of my fave Bilson looks:

Here is the post I wrote years ago! I echoed here what I learned from the 2 speakers, Tricia Gosingtian and Ana Santos. Tricia is a fashion blogger, so there's a part of the event in which we all had to pick out and model the outfits from Bayo then Tricia picked out winners from the attendees. So the event started with that then went into the specifics of fashion blogging then writing in general. :) Hope you'll pick up a few writing nuggets! Happy reading and writing!

Heyyyy! Remember my post months ago in which I was having a minor-entourage-dilemma breakdown? I was looking for a style for my best friend's wedding and there were tons to choose from online. I posted quite a few styles here , but I decided that this one below was going to be IT for me :)

With the new Carrie Diaries show, chronicling the life of Carrie Bradshaw from the hit TV series, Sex and the City, comes the flashback of all things 80s -- most particularly the characters' fashion sense. So for this fashion post, I'd like to put the spotlight on the small Carrie with her undeniably big fashion play, as a high school girl played by actress, Anna Sophia Robb. These are some favorites! Scroll down and see!

So I finally got to test run a few pieces from Ais' line, Fontilea Manila! Pardon the cover up-wearing-selfies to follow. I asked Achi and Mhe to take the photos to show how the kimono fits. Ang hirap magpose, I'm hardly a natural at this. Haha! So bear with me and please focus on the kimonos --how it fits -- and imagine ways of wearing it :)

Uma-arte, este... Uma-outfit shot :))

It's been awhile since I did a fashion post, and for this post let me put the spotlight on this fashion-forward lady whose style I have come to admire. Ready? :) Vanessa Hudgens This girl has come a long way from her cutesy outfits during her High school Musical days, and have grown her personality and style through the years.

Nothing says classy more than a pearl-and-gold necklace over a black ensemble :) Spot this five-layered pearl necklace by Mel's Collection <3 

Thanks to the lovely and loyal customers of SMFW for the great reviews and photos! We're more than a year old and we're happy that Shoes Made for Walking is still at it -- selling uber comfy shoes for ladies at affordable prices. :) "My super duper lovey flats from SMFW :-)" - Teri

My best friend texted me last night asking me for suggested necklines/styles of my gown as part of her entourage. Yesss, my friend of 22 years is getting married this year! Waaaaaaah! Now, just as with any girl who loves to shop, you can just imagine that this excited me. So I did what any 25-year old girl would do when faced with such decision: open Google then type "bridesmaid's gown" in the search box. Haha! So thank you Google creators for making life so much easier for mankind. We are forever indebted to your ingenuity. So now I'm scouring through tons of styles... and half an hour later, I am still searching for the ONE dress that I'll use as peg... Well, THIS apparently was not such an easy task to take on because there are so many choices! Izzz craaazy!

Yes, Etchosera talaga. When I first heard about this  online biz almost two months ago, I smiled and was a bit surprised with the name of the brand. I had to ask the person who recommended it to me to repeat the name just to make sure. According to its owner, Tiffany Uy, "t he name “Etchosera” refers to someone who possesses the power to blur the lines between truths and lies, leaving people intrigued." Humor-me much And just browsing through their albums, I find myself not just intrigued but even smiling at the name of each.  With names like "Charming ka teh?" for charm bracelets, "Hindi ako tinapa!" for koi-inspi red pieces and "Ambisyosang Dyosa" for neck pieces fit for a queen, this brand definitely has personality! And with branding, it is always good to cut through the clutter and be set apart from the rest. One of the Awimboweh pieces From Ambisyosang Dyosa collection Unique & Handmade Aside from the brand's per...

Hey! Just a quickie outfit shot for a wedding I attended this afternoon. Thanks to Kimmy for letting me borrow her dress and shoes! I didn't have the time and money to spend anymore so she was a real life-saver! And I loved how the whole outfit came together after. Come and see!

It's like a hybrid of wedges and stilettos, and it gives you that height, class and comfort. Chunky Heels!!! This is what I am loving these days... and after perusing, here are my top 5 chunky heels picks that will suit different looks. As you will see, these are pretty basic choices so it's easy to match with any outfit and since we girls have a budget to follow, we have to invest in key pieces (just like the classic LBD).

Going to: Kids' Ministry meeting and Volunteers Appreciation Night

Do you guys know Mikka Padua? My friend Belle told me about her (as she worked with her before) and how perfectly Ms. Padua epitomizes the word GLAM. While the name did sound familiar, I really had no idea on who she was. So I did as Belle told me, I checked Mikka's blog... and true enough, she is indeed the glamorous gal she described. She is happily married with a kid, but her fashion sense and style is so spot on, and even the way she writes so classy, that it's like a welcoming breeze that ushers in all the good vibes in the city. On top of being a mom and a wife, she also designs bags, travels, gives fashion advice...

Happy with the SMFW photos to prettify the brand a bit :) Thanks to one of my friends, Ryan (owner of the men's clothing brand Timothy Scotch ) who took the great photos! I think having a really good shot of the product is half the battle, don't you think? So I pimped the photos a bit to make sure that the brand screams every bit of SMFW - shoes that are customized, ultra-comfy and very affordable.