way back when?

While yours truly was busy decluttering this portion of my Panaware closet, I saw these pictures from way, way back. Out of curiosity, and thinking perhaps there were some I needed to toss out, I came across solo pictures of me. I couldn't help but laugh! Like stomach-clutching laugh. LOL. It was horrible enough that I even noticed I posed for this studio named "Desires". I had fur on it. I was not naked, and I had this white tube top on but still. The fur sent me to major hysterics! LOL. Then as I scanned some of the pictures, I saw a similar image of a dear friend  - Mimi. She was just as crazy as I was. But was way crazier that as far as memory served me right, she persuaded me in getting on that studio and pose and have all these fur as some sort of decor or something. Ridiculous, but thinking about the memories behind it, well, it was definitely something. She gave me a copy of her pose too. I know I gave her mine as well. That was just how sappy we were as friends. Blame it to growing up in the 90's and the whole thing we all loved called High school. :D

See just how embarrasingly humorous this whole thing was? :D

And since digital cameras were not so big during that time and camera studios were, I believe I was such a sucker on those too. Here's proof:

I did pose for several reasons: graduation, spur of the moment thing, job requirement or because a friend was in need of a solo pic. I don't know what really transpired with the latter. And oh! On the left top most side, is a younger pic of me at some beach while holding a drenched barbie doll. I know Pitch Perfect came in several years after that, but I knew the mermaid pose before Fat Amy did! hehehe! There wasn't much floor work in there though. :D (If you are seriously not getting the whole humor between the mermaid pose, Fat amy and the whole floor work, you definitely need to watch Pitch Perfect! :D)

I miss you Mimi..  ♥

a fashion peek for January

I've accidentally deleted my post due to many "Untitled" blogs that crammed my blog site. Bummer. 

But anyway..

The desire that jump started this little fashion project of mine originally stemmed from my curiosity in knowing if one can truly project a theme or a change - big or small, to their fashion choices. Fashion is evolving. I really don't see it coming for me since I am head over heels to whatever it is that's aztec and bohemian. But it's worth a try. And I am going to keep posting 'til I've exhausted all the possibilities of what to wear and how to wear 'em - which may never happen. LoL. Oh! If I do get really lucky and very much in the zone, I may get to have a few friends pose and post their pics on my blog. I would love to have them and be part of this alter ego of mine that personally, has become a reprieve from work, life and basically anything stressful. 

So, let's get started.

 aztec printed maxi dress - Forever 21 || aztec printed bag - Tonic Bags and Shoes

L/S cardigan - Black Sheep || ruffled top - Hollister || aztec bandage skirt - Forever 21 || champagne flats - So Fab || necklace - gifted from Kim

Land of the Free top - Forever 21 || studded shorts - Forever 21

taupe blazer - gifted from Patty || basic white tee - Bench || black tights - Forever 21 || camel satchel - WAGW || strappy flats - Solemate

Truth be told, as fast changing as fashion is, you should not be fazed with the many fads that's been popping here and there. Keep what's necessary. Mix and Match 'em. Enhance and Reinvent. And never dare stop 'til you find your own fashion niche. Not everyone is blessed to come out as well made up with whatever fashion genre he/she pulls off. To the many out there who are ambivalent on what to make of what they have, here's one tip that will guarantee a definite WOW in any given occasion : choose comfort. Always choose comfort. And if you are ready to take things a notch higher, then by all means do it!

on the flip side

I get how things don't normally go your way. Sometimes it takes an "extra" something to get to that point and actually live it. And once you do, it feels great - empowering even.

I seem to always misconstrue that if you aim your head towards something, you can always glide your way through it. To some, it works like magic. But to someone like me (stubborn as hell, easily persuaded to do the opposite almost all the time), it takes a mighty will and extreme focus to actually achieve it. Probably because I know at the back of my head that it's a plausible matter. I am lazy by nature. And a little too much of a believer in what's good and ideally, what's good will always be equated to what's right. And that if it's meant to be, then it will find its pristine way to you. A little too Walt Disney-ish to an adult palette. But that's not why I am semi-ranting right now. The thing that really irks me, is being misconstrued as someone who gets things for free, or someone who never really thrives at anything. A someone who settles for an "OKAY" and "MANAGEABLE" expecting that these two are the best compliments any sane person could possibly get. What. The. Hell.

Is it really hard for someone to simply see things beyond its seven shades of crimson? And wonder that someone with an abusive usage of words and getting mediocre scores can flip things to excellency when push comes to shove? To recognize passion marked on the very skin of a regular 27 something and fails to do so just because she blabs too much? I get it. 
But sometimes, being loud doesn't mean you come mentally and sensibly empty. And you should probably thank these people because when all else fail, it is always easier to point your fingers at them, blame them for some failed plan just because they were too upfront about it or too vocal. Having experienced such "racism" is clearly a one way ticket in dousing my self-esteem. It's allowing that other side of me (the insecure, lowly, fragile side) to rethink about all the great plans I would have wanted or to question if I am ever going to do things right. That sucks! Not even a warm mushroom soup nor a dollop of ice cream can cure this kind of depression. And it's even harder knowing that these very things stemmed from the person whom you've thought of as an ally. Perhaps I could just dismiss this whole thing as a "bump" to whichever road of success I am headed for. But still, it hurts. 

Monday

Others dread this day. Commonly because it means the end of a weekend (partying, booze, sleeping late and waking up late) and the start of what adults would love and hate to do ... WORK!

Well, I don't know how you roll your sleeves and beat the bad ass out of a cursed day but to me, I have always cherished Mondays.  Even more after realizing that my beloved employer just granted me, and some lucky "workaholics", a day off on top of our days off! Now, how should I spend this extra topping on a cherry-filled weekend?

Let me clue you in.

 Things we did: Life of Pi 3D. Royal Krua Thai. Chatime

It was Jing's birthday and the Family Tree simply can't put off a good Monday without doing something extra special to a dear friend. Plus, Mondays came really rare for us three and being able to spend that blessed day together can be counted off as a once in a lifetime experience.

Jing, you have our thoughts written and hanged in your room. lol. Thank you!

take me away

 

my reprieve

5:15 pm sunset

".. At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to movement. We live by the currents and follow the sun.. "

New Year, Not So New Outfit Mash Up

So what's up with capitalizing all first letters of each word huh?!LOL

Clearly, I am in no 100% composed and sane mind that I need to start this blog with an apology (that this might be something you need to reread and recomprehend due to the blogger's lack of thought organization) and a surreal blur of mambo-jambo.

For starters, I have all this CRAZED UP ideas inside my cerebellum and to put them under one blog would mean a total fiasco. And as much as I would want to sit all morning, type in and copy-paste things for my larger than life blog (did I mention I am not in my best state of writing prowess as we speak? Or is it as I type? whatev. :D ), I simply don't have the luxury of time, art and "muchness". Blogging is nowhere near an easy task mind you.

So, in celebration of the New Year, I have decided to simply mash things up a bit. I have concluded that it would be best to jump start my 2013 blog entry with the non-sentimental. And  I seriously needed to deviate from the usual, "What is your 2013 New Year's resolution". Come on! We're not in 6th grade anymore. 

Now let me present to you, my outfit posts aptly named "Blue and Comfort"

 

gray top and studded shorts - Forever 21 || plum beaded necklace - gifted from Rica

I chose these pieces mainly for comfort. And if you may have noticed, I didn't bling myself that much other than the beaded necklace (which by the way, was a major doable piece either with kimonos or on laid back outfits such as this).

tee and leggings - Forever 21 || champagne flats - So Fab! || aztec printed bag - Tonic (gifted from Jing²) || beaded turquoise necklace - bazaar find

To welcome the second day of January and as the official comeback of almost everyone at work, I opted to make things - light and stretchable. I was also aiming in having my beloved aztec bag take the spotlight. It's just so adorable and wearable. Fits my boho lifestyle.

And if you're gonna ask me what's my BIG BAG BOOM dream outfit for this year, it's going to be this:

I know. It was hard not squeezing in the bohemian feel. I mean, I have been breathing that style for more than a year now that it has literally become a lifeline to me. But, I never wanted to dull my senses. Thus, the heels. (Holy crap! I think I have just catapulted myself to a near-death disaster with this monstrosity!) Now that's just me overreacting. I have not worn a 4-inch heel ever in my  life, that the thought of wearing one is heartbreaking. Well, a mixture of anxiety and excitement that is. It will probably take all of my will power and body coordination to walk with poise and deduce the possibility of falling flat (and HARD) on my ass! But as the great NASCO would say, "If it scares you, then it must be something greater than you". Oh yes, my dear 4 inch heels. You are in so much trouble. And you better know who the boss between us two. And it ain't gonna be you! 

Now I am talkin' gangsta. Tsk.tsk.  Cheers!!! 

The Remedy on Christmas Day

The remedy is the experience 
This is the dangerous liaison
The comedy is that it's serious
This is a strange enough new play on words
I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend
The rest of your nights with the light on
So shine the light on all of your friends
Well it all amounts to nothing in the end

Leave it to my man Jason Mraz, to make the complicated seem very simple. Merry Christmas everyone! :)