March 2011
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Never Say Goodbye
Hi everyone! I think I’m losing it… my so-called passion for this blog. HAHA! But fret not, this may just be a common phase called PMS-ing (or birthday blue soon) so I hope I will be all good again in no time. I’m thinking of changing my Tumblr name again and maybe change the theme for the nth time. I already have a name in mind, so that leaves me with just finding the right...
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So! Fab
I really appreciate local retail shops which not only have social networking sites available to connect with their customers, but also have actual websites where in their complete catalogue can be viewed. One of them is So! Fab.
Magno & Soter
Tannia & Notus
Did I mention they’re affordable as well? The lovely wedges I picked above are all for Php 999 only, except the Notus...
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Rainy Days Too Soon?
As I type this, the rain is pouring hard outside and I’m loving it! I’ll have a good night sleep tonight, that’s for sure. But the question is, will we have rainy summer days ahead??? HOPE NOT!!! I’m content with the downpour happening only at nights and early mornings, not the whole effin day!!! Besides, many Filipinos do not even have sheltered homes, and my heart...
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Blazer and Shorts
Hi everyone! Please grab a copy of Meg March 2011 issue! Phoebe Rutaquio on the cover! :) When my close friend didn’t get in, I then rooted for Phoebe on the Meg Face Search contest. Aside from supporting a fellow Lasalista, I like her because she exudes the true Filipina beauty! Congrats, girl! :)
Anyway, I just love the comfort of blazer and shorts combined! Perfect for our hot in...
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I Am Number Four
Hello! Just got back from Greenhills! I had my laptop charger replaced. The first charger they gave me was defective so I had to return it. But actually, I think it is my laptop’s battery that has a problem. :( They say the life span of a laptop’s battery is only around two years. Well, guess what, I think they’re right! Haay! At least I’m done with thesis and other...
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Have you raided your mom's closet?
Because I know I did! Many times! But I never saw this awesome little vintage bag circa 1991 while raiding her closet before! It’s a leather bag from an Italian brand called Sergio Rossi. My mom let me use it to complete my look for my job interview awhile ago. I love my mom for always lending me things without me really asking. Thank you mom!!! :) The bag organizer on the last...
February 2011
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Polka Dots Affair
Haha ignore the last 3 photos… I better just stick to smiling, noh? Sooo, what am I up to these days? Nothing much aside from the usual driving lessons and job hunting and mall-hopping. What a boring life I have right now. Since graduating earlier this month, those are pretty much what I’ve been doing these days. But I’m not complaining, I miss bumming! Now if only...
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Look Ma, That's Me!
Hello! I got a text earlier from my previous OJT boss that the March issue he worked on was already out in newsstands! I was among the college students he featured on the survey part thingy :) I haven’t bought one yet, so I grabbed this off his Facebook photos haha! That’s me in the middle among the bunch of girls, with the green Lasalle balloon. Wala lang just sharing, first time to...
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You're Hired!
H&M blouse, Asda slacks, Topshop platform shoes, Mango bag. Mixed and matched by yours truly in Polyvore. :)
Wish I can say that these were what I wore to my job interview yesterday, but nope. Haha! In reality I just wore something less extravagant than this. Anyway, I vow to accept more job interviews/offers from now on (and stop ditching those from Makati/Taguig areas). I realized that my...
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'Coz I'm A RockSTAR
OOTD - Top: Landmark | Pants: HotKiss | Shawl: sister’s | camera necklace: Rustan’s | star necklace: St. Francis Square
Finally wore my star printed sleeveless top I mentioned on my recent haul. I super love stars so, this was an instant purchase right off the rack! The shawl (used as a wrap-around) was just a last minute addition to my outfit ‘cause even though I live in...
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Bags I Adore
When I’m sad, I stop being sad and instead just head over to online shops to at least, you know, bring some material happiness. For tonight’s viewing pleasure, I chose Forever21’s website. I’m thinking of getting a bag and these are some of my choices (which I hope are available here in Manila ‘cause you know how it is in here, they get sold out real...
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Inspiration Board
Tumblr is both a blessing and a curse. The former because you get all sorts of inspirations just by staring at those photos popping in your dashboard. The latter since you tend to forget other responsibilities in life by being so engrossed liking and reblogging every single photo that fascinates or amuses you, true story.
Happy weekend! I’ll be busy the following days....
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Landmark Haul
1 - summer tube dress (floraaaaaals again! it’s almost summer so, whatever!) 2 - navy blue tunic top with cute girly print! 3 - sleeveless top with stars print (I’m a sucker for anything with stars). 4 - And the biggest bargain of all… this pair of JEGGINGS for only Php 300+, sorry forgot the actual price! It’s actually my first pair of this kind. I think I’m the...
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Lovers, Friends & Family
I may be dateless on this so called Valentine’s day, but I’m definitely not lonely nor sad. Thanks to friends and family, of course. Now, who says singles can’t have fun? Read on :)
Love is in the air… well quite literally. Ahhh kites and hot air balloons make my heart skip a beat and put a smile on my face big time! :D :D :D
L-R: Vina, Lenel, Yours truly, and...
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So much happiness!
I can give you 3 reasons why I’m all giddy and happy right now:
1. Stache necklace that I won
This little package arrived yesterday morning! If you remember I said I won from a blog giveaway contest sponsored by Stache Magazine Online and Vanilla Zoo. Too cute for words, this mustache necklace! Hihi!
2. 16th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Winnie the Pooh once said “Nobody can be...
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127 Hours
Hi! I watched 127 Hours at Promenade, Greenhills (my second home these days haha) earlier today. The movie was great by the way! Worth its Oscar nominations. I love its cinematography, simply the best! I don’t like to be a spoiler so, I won’t say much! Go, go watch it now :)
Now, onto the outfit. I really don’t know if it was summer vibe or winter vibe I was aiming for...
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The After Grad
1 - Somewhere in PICC after grad <— click to read more 2 - In Harbour Square (in my Mango dress I bought for grad) 3 - My order from Pancake House for lunch, with mom & dad 4 - Lunch in Mr. Jones at Greenbelt 5 the following day with whole family 5 - Yummy food! Will blog about it in Foodies Haven after this 6 - Mac & Cheese, still from Mr. Jones! Must try, I swear...
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Yet Another Change of Themes
Decided to change my theme. You can say I’m really bored right now. Haha! I found the header image here and just edited it a bit in Photoshop. Expect the header image to be changed ‘cause I’m not completely satisfied with it, but for now, that will do, I guess. Or probably you can send me a better header image? Will update my food blog now. Bye :)
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Here's to goodbye, tomorrow's gonna come too soon!
Pre-Graduation Rehearsal (Feb 2)
Hats off with my course-mates! After the baccalaureate mass. (kala mo graduate na e, no? haha practice lang yan :P)
Before class picture taking. BS Commerce major in Marketing Management reprezeent (L-R: Gelo, Jamie, Hannah, Cherry, Loi, Me, Aiko, Anje)
Dress bought from Celine! It went on sale in Shang (from around Php 1,000 to 500, I think)… but then...
January 2011
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Shirts For Sale
FEBRUARY already!!! How time flies by so quickly! So, last weekend while cleaning up my closet, I saw these 2 plastic bags that I have completely forgotten! Inside are the brand new shirts I intended to sell. I have posted them here before, but I didn’t quite focus on selling them. And now that I need moohlaas (as I’m currently out of school, hence, no allowance! and unemployed), here...
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Versatilish Awards!
Okay, I made that word (versatilish) up. It’s a combination of versatile and stylish, which apparently, some ladies think of me. Hello Mav, Nice, Kat, Msodapop, and Mitch — thank you for the awards! I know this is way looong overdue, but here goes. I already received one before and already wrote 7 facts about me. Mind you, it was HARD to think 7 facts about myself. It’s like...
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Buttons Up!
Sunday is my favorite part of the week! But Saturday was also an eventful day — met up with my girls to watch Love and Other Drugs. I’m still disturbed by the many naked scenes of Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. Soooo, notice the ring? Bought it recently for just Php 80.00! I’m really loving rings right now! =) Okay, stop, I’m jumping from one topic to another.
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You've already won me over in spite of me
Hooray, Friday! Weekend again, eh? Anyway, I would just like to say that I’m deeply flattered by all your comments and for following this blog (not yet? go ahead, one click of a mouse and you’re done, hihi!). Thank you, thank youuuu *cyber hug*. It just reaffirms that I’m worth a read (or not?), and more importantly, worth a moment in your lives. K. Cheesy already… (as if...
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Lauren Conrad Style
Okay, first of all, I know there will always be two sides to a story. Some people love her, some don’t. And I perfectly understand that. But my admiration for her didn’t happen overnight or just because she’s an it girl. It actually began many years ago, specifically on her MTV reality shows Laguna Beach, followed by The Hills. I was then a teeny-eenie highschooler who knows...
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The Family That Eats Together, Gets Fat Together
I wish I can still remember what we ordered, but I can’t. And I should have taken photos of the other dishes as well. Anyway, this was in Omakase, a restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine. They have delicious maki, so don’t miss out on that!
Then karaoke after (at World KTV Music)…
Ze consumable food and drink included in the rate…
Me, wearing my...
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I Want To See Your Peacock!
Happy Tuesday, you awesome people, you! For today’s post I would like to share one way to highlight your favorite accessory. I chose this peacock necklace.
Mellow down on your outfit colors for a necklace such as this to standout. See how your eyes gear towards the necklace at first glance? Or not? Haha! Oh well, this is what I wore last Sunday and the peacock definitely got so much...
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The Plump Pinay
Hello awesome readers! How’s your Monday so far? Mine was horrible as I just had my first ever job interview awhile ago. But let us not talk about that, I’m trying to get over that already. Haha.
Just want to share my latest blog discovery, The Plump Pinay. Stumbled upon it through the site OurAwesomePlanet a few days ago. It’s an advocacy sort of blog managed by two plump...
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I Got Stached
Thank you to Nielle who messaged me in Tumblr informing that I won in Stache’s giveaway contest. And of course, thank you to the awesome people behind Stache Magazine Online. You guys should definitely check out their site.
I’m not sure but I think around 1,000 Filipino tumblr users joined this contest, so I was surprised I was among the 6 randomly picked. I won myself one mustache...
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Of Dresses and Parties
I’m one of those girls who simply adores dresses. And parties? Nah.
With my friend and sometimes shopping buddy Anje, taken at LAX!
The after party affair. More booze and food.
This is me unearthing photos from the past year. Good times! More old photos soon.
dress: Forever 21 | shoes: bazaar | cardigan: bazaar | bag: m|phosis
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If We Could Party All Night, And Sleep All Day
Ha. Lame title. Just a lyrics from a song currently playing from my iPod. Anyway, went to Greenhills awhile ago to buy thingamajigs for my brother’s birthday today. Bought a gift as well (a F&H top… lucky boy, that store is on sale!!!).
I chose to wear something laid back. Perfect for strolling around GH.
Bought some stuff for myself as well:
Just because everyone’s...
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Cheap Finds
Look what I found…
Authentic Marks & Spencer top! From an ukay near home! Can you guess how much it is? :) It’s only one hundred fifty effin pesos!!! I really love that ukay store (it was my 2nd visit yesterday)! I talked to the owner — who happened to be there — and asked where do they get their clothes. He said Hong Kong. I also like how the store have fitting...
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Here's to a fresh beginning
New username (from hazelnot to thethriftycloset) and new layout (don’t you just love minimalistic layouts? Credits down under)! Wow what a big change! I just love love love Tumblr for making these changes oh so effortless! If you are a follower since day one, you would know that this is actually my third layout change. I’m that bored, I guess. Speaking of follower… finally...
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Polyvore Flashback
Do you know this site called Polyvore? It’s pretty much like Chictopia and Lookbook in a sense that they’re meant to showcase fashion/style sets (and more!). But what I like about Polyvore is that the possibilities are endless, and you’re not limited with your closet’s boundaries. In fact, it will only unleash the creative side in you.
Anyway, I have an account there for...
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Wonder Lust
With nothing but a 500 peso bill in my pocket, it was a daunting task to shop at Greenhills. Or so I thought. Apparently, almost all stalls in GH are on “sale”. I suspect most of the items are leftover inventories from the recent holiday season and they want to get rid of them fast, hence the low prices. After 2 hours of walking and lusting over cute skirts, dresses and tops, sad to...
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Vintage Manila
There is something about old photographs that amazes me. I know these shots are nothing close to vintage, but let’s walk down memory lane with these pictures, shall we? :)
These are all taken over a year ago at Fort Santiago, Manila. All photos taken and edited by me. Constructive criticisms are much welcome. :)
Nang mamatay ng dahil… sa’yo…
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Just Another Ordinary Day
Friday!!! At last! But Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday all means the same to me lately. Yes, the perks of being tambay sa bahay. Haha :) But at least today I did something productive. I went to school to get my transcript of records. Oh boy I miss school. I think I got lost for a second, not because I’m a dimwit but because they relocated the Registrar’s office. Ano ba...
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The Versatile Blogger Award
Thank you thank you thank you to Ar-Ar for this blog award! I know it’s not much to most of you, but it’s my first award since recently returning to the blogoshpere :)
To accept the Versatile Blogger Award there are some rules to follow:
1. Thank and link back to who gave you the award. 2. Share seven things about yourself. 3. Pass it along to seven blogs you’ve recently...
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Brown Rice Moisture Hair Mask
I had my hair rebonded TWICE in a span of two weeks. Yes, two times! You can call me a hair rebond freak now, but seriously it wasn’t my fault but the hairstylist’s. Or okay, fine, it was my stubborn hair to blame — it just won’t cooperate! (Thanks mom, for the thick and curly hair genes BOO-HOO) Thus, they had to redo the whole process. I thought my hair was going to burn...
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Happy Lemon : World’s Yummy Drinks!
Curiosity got the better of me when I finally decided to visit Happy Lemon last Thursday afternoon. The name itself is quite interesting for a drink place. First heard about it from a friend who tried it back in China. Apparently, it has over 100 outlets spread across Hong Kong and China. And recently opened its first outlet in the Philippines. So armed with curiosity and great thirst for...
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Pond’s White Beauty in Sachet
Pond’s White Beauty Pinkish-White Glow lightening cream. I know this product has been launched several months ago, but I only took notice (and actually purchased one) on the latter days of December 2010. After days and weeks of usage, I decided to write about it.
What initially got my attention was its packaging (hahaha allow me to bore you with packaging since we talk about this a lot on my...
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The Red Crab Alimango House
As promised from my previous entry, here’s my restaurant review of Red Crab.
We were kind of hesitant to eat lunch at this restaurant because they also have a branch at Tomas Morato. We didn’t drive all the way to Resorts World Manila just to eat in a resto that also has a branch we could easily get by in less than 30 minutes, did we? But the free wi-fi sign caught our attention, so it was a...
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Lucky Winner... ME?
I meant to post this entry after the Gretchen bag from Fancieta’s Crimson Dye Collection gets delivered to me (so I can take personal photos of it), but I can’t contain my excitement so here I am blogging about it.
I joined Phoebe’s Christmas giveaway contest a few weeks back because I liked the prize, a bag that is so classy and elegant. Then yesterday, she announced the...
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Happy New Year!
It would be a shame not to have a new entry for the new year, so here it is :) Besides, we don’t encounter 1-1-11 very often, do we?
Here’s why 2011 WILL be awesome (haha it’s all in the attitude):
I’ll graduate from college this February!
Hopefully find a decent job (and start earning, hell yeah!)
Or pursue graduate studies (whichever floats my boat after grad)
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December 2010
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10 for 2010 Best Dressed Celebrities
With 2011 about to kick in, I thought why not make a list of 2010’s best dressed Hollywood celebs? I know most of us draw inspirations from them from time to time.
As much as I would like to include all my favorites, I decided to cut down my list into just 10. Hate me or love me, these are all based on my opinion. :)
Taylor Swift. I love her music even way back when she’s still not so...
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Of Photoshoot and Christmas Eve
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! It has been a busy week for me. And also lack of internet at home that made me away from Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for awhile.
We recently had our family picture taken in Blow-Up Babies Full Production Photography (located at Serendra). My sister wanted us to be color coordinated. So we wore blue that day because apparently all six of us only have blue clothes in...
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Epic Weekend @ Resorts World Manila / Marriott...
What started out as an ordinary Sunday for my family and I turned out to be an epic one. Let me share it from the beginning. ;)
My ‘rents decided we go to Resorts World Manila just because it’s the talk of the town ever since it opened. It has shopping establishments, restaurants, cinemas, even casinos(!!!). It’s also connected to Marriott and Maxims hotel. The whole setup actually reminds me of...
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Navi 2011 Planner!
I was rudely awakened by mom yesterday morning and told me a package for me has arrived. I hesitantly woke up… and to my pleasant surprise, it was my Navi 2011 planner! And did I mention I got it absolutely free? :) All thanks to Jill and her awesome blog contest! I was among the 6 lucky winners from a crowd of 150. Unbelievable.
In case you don’t know, Navi is one of the planners...
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First OTD and (more) food post
By now, you all should/might be thinking why I’m always blogging about food! HAHAHA! Sorry if I always make you guys hungry! So to spice things up a bit… here’s my first ever outfit of the day (OTD) post.
[Top: Forever21 | Skirt: Forever21 | Shoes: Parisian]
These pictures were taken last Sunday (‘cause I love the lighting in our room and was in the good mood for...
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Condo-hopping
Went condo-hopping two days ago with my ‘rents to help my cousin find a “home away from home” for her unica hija who’ll be studying here in Manila (Enderun) next year.
A picture of Two Serendra Condominium while waiting for the consultant we were supposed to meet. But this is so far from Enderun, so this is out the list.
My dad and I headed to Starbucks because we...
