Bitten by Reality

Posted on July 20, 2012 by kissa

I usually don’t talk about personal stuff here but allow me to do this for the first time, if not, the last.

I just received a call from a friend who broke the news about a good college friend of mine who passed away few hours ago. I’m deeply sorry for his family’s loss. It just hurts to know that someone like him had been taken away this early. Along with this, I’ve also heard the news about the burial of my high school batchmate. As much as I’d want to say more, words couldn’t flow out.

Emptiness. Solitude. Tranquility.

That’s all I could think of.

Life offers us a myriad of reasons to be thankful for each day that passes by……may it be a birth of hope or a death of suffering……..may it be our first or last.

To my friends who’ve been up there first, we’ll always remember the happiness you brought in our lives. Our prayers will always be with you.

Until we breathe our last.

Life’s a Garden

Posted on July 20, 2012 by kissa

Again, I apologize for the 2-week blogging break. Thank you to those who dropped by even if I had no updates or whatsoever. Well, my day’s not typically bright and good. To make things peachier, I’m not even sure if I’ll be able to come up with a decent post but I’m doing this so that you’ll be left with something to read (or not). Gosh! Do I, in any way, make sense? O.o

Just pretend you didn’t read the first part, okay?

So yeah, off we go.

As the title implies, this look was primarily inspired by a garden full of blooms. I could only imagine myself soaking up the sunniest sunshine and lying on the greenest lawn until I get intoxicated by the sweet and almost hypnotizing aroma of flowers of every kind. *dreamy me*

So instead of just indulging myself in fanciful daydreaming, might as well wear something that reminds me of it the whole time!

A pot of flowers (thanks to the lovely top)— ✓check!

The blue velvet sky (the skirt clearly screams it out) — ✓check!

A ray of sunshine (as evidenced by the shoes)– ✓✓double check!

And oh, did I ever mention about the interesting peek-a-boo detail at the back?

This photo’s a tad bit blurry but I kinda like it! teehee

Floral top (Solenad) | Shoes (Celine)

Finish the whole look with a fish tail braid and now, you’re ready!

Allow me to insert pics of what I did few weeks ago, ok?

Welcome to Cellar de Oboza, the perfect spot to dine in with friends and family.

Old Wood Charm

Of all the classic dishes I’ve tasted that night, this unbelievably-crispy-on-the-outside-yet-tender-fish-surprise-inside emerged to be the winner! And with that said, I barely remember the name of the dish. I think my description wouldn’t even suffice how heavenly it tasted. And the Guava Tamarind Sauce? I can’t even start on how to give an account of the playful mix of gustatory madness my taste buds enjoyed!

How on earth can a place so cozy and laid-back be situated right in the heart of Davao City?

With my pretty sister and cousins, Ate Lian and Abby

How’s your day going so far?

V is for Violet

Posted on July 6, 2012 by kissa

Warning: photo-heavy entry ahead

Just to make up for the lost time, here’s another long fashion post for you guys! You’ll know why in a bit.

This is what I wore last Sunday during the movie night with the fambam and kuya Jibb. Spiderman was one heck of a movie! Yeah! Coming from someone who watches movies once in a blue moon! haha Guys, it’s a must-watch!!

Let’s get down to business this time, shall we?

Loooookie! the lacy side detail is a sweet surprise, huh?This skirt has been sitting in my closet for months already. Good thing I saw the beauty in it and made this as my focal piece to work with and eventually came up with the lacy bat-wing blouse and a pair of two-toned ballet flats to match.

Make it a point to own two-toned pieces which will make pairing a problem no more. In that case, you can choose one or why not make use of both hues to come up with a look?

Neat cheat? Y for YES!! haha!!

This post is different from the previous ones I’ve made solely because I didn’t stick with only one look (well, relatively the main garments are the same but I added few side dishes to spice up everything!). Please drop your comments below if you think it’s helpful or not. I’d wholeheartedly appreciate it! teehee

Here, I’ve added another element: a satchel which belongs to the same color scheme I wanted to play with. This one’s perfect for school too! It’s big enough to hold notebooks, standard-sized books or an ipad. You might want to order one for yourself by clicking this.

If you’re in the mood for some geekiness, button up your top and put on your hipster glasses! Still works, right?

For those who want to step up their game, adorn your neck with a lovely beaded bib necklace of your choice. It’ll change your look in a jiffy! Trust me!

You may also opt to don a beanie hat to ground the whole look down.

Effortlessly chic and shabby that is.

Yep, that’s pretty much it! Hope you like how I altered the look a wee bit to fit every taste of my beloved stylistas out there!

Whatever fashion sense you have, may it be simple, extraordinary or whatnot, hope you found something that pleases you.

I ended up wearing the basic look minus the bag. I used a small navy blue fringe bag instead. Sadly, I wasn’t able to take a quick pic because I swapped bags at the last minute! How fickle-minded! haha

Satchel; lacy bat-wing blouse; Pleated skirt (STYLISTA,INC.) | Two-toned ballet flats (Michaela) | beaded necklace (Bangkok)

Hope this post was of any interest to you!

Please tell me what you think of the looks I came up with.

Too Cool For School

Posted on July 4, 2012 by kissa

If you’ve been checking out this humble blog for quite some time, you must have hopped on our 1st and 2nd set. Finally, I bring you the geekiest of them all! (Well, the pics have quirkiness written all over them!) haha!

Oh, boy! I must say, this set is my fave!!! I insanely enjoyed playing around with kimi! Aaaaaand the best part? I finally got to wear a crazy geek-inspired outfit! The hipster glasses added a dash of nothing but pure FUNNNN! (I just had to put emphasis on it! haha)

I just couldn’t help but giggle as I relive the moments we had! Truly, friendship outlasts time. Kimi’s a sure proof of that! What more can I say?

Fun shoot + friends I adore (kimi and shey) + chitchats over food (I tasted the best beef steak that day) = GOODIE GOOD TIMES

What I wore was a mingle-mangle of plaid button-up, mint green pleated shorties, red belt, ridiculously cute pink socks, nude oxfords with cut-out details, and hipster glasses to squeeze out the geek in me

Who would have thought that these pieces would match?

The trick? Stick to one color palette or better yet, abide to the theme you want to work on.