Style Reader: Lockie and Lulu

In Aeropostale, Aldo

Style Reader 2014: Outfit Recap

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, by Arra A.

In Alviero Martini, Fashion

Nautical

What I wore: top Shabby Apple • shorts bought in Bangkok • red flats Solemate • vintage bag Alviero Martini

earrings Vivilli • gold snake bangle Lockie & Lulu • sailor hat found randomly

Since the climate in our country is so bipolar that it changes from being so sunny that you cannot bear the heat to being so gloomy and non-stop drizzling of rain, there are times you will get confuse on what to wear as well. I've always been a victim of these changes that I will go out with layers of clothing thinking that it will rain since it's so dark outside but I'll end up sweaty because it turned out sunny in the afternoon, and vice versa. Crazy how everything could easily change in a snap. Anyhow, I told myself why not sport a nautical look since it was really bright outside and if it rains, I'm wearing comfy clothes. So it was a win-win situation for me.

I've always been a fan of the sailor-inspired look. The red, blue, white and stripes combination is just refreshing and of course, reminds us of the sea. Oh and don't forget the anchor symbol we usually see on shirts and accessories. Funny how I was able to achieve the look more through the use of the sailor hat and my bag. Well, I will not be lost at see because of my handy-dandy map bag. LOL.

watch Gucci

Like how bipolar the weather is, I noticed that my style also exuded that quality. I could be tomboyish today to being girly the next; laid-back and casual in the morning to fabulously chic in the night. This made me look back to what my style was before. I've always been so comfortable with leggings and a shirt, or pants, or shorts, flats or slippers, depending on my mood. Then I will only add a pair of stud earrings, watch and bracelets, baller bands and bangles up to my elbow. Well, that's a bit exaggerated but that's how my friend always teased me before. But now, I will never be caught dead wearing a simple tee and pants (unless I'm just inside my house or just around the village). You know what I mean! I also outgrew stacking piles of bracelets and currently comfortable wearing a simple bangle or a staple accessory plus my watch. I don't usually wear hats before because I don't think I could wear them the whole day. I would wear caps but not hats. But look at me now! I'm loving it! I always love utilizing big bags as in humongous and spacious ones but now I learned how to use smaller purses and practice minimalism.

With writing, I was always so scared to use big words. Words that I don't think I could form a sentence with. I was reckless and will not even read what I wrote. But now, I've become so careful and try to read my work before posting it. I don't want to be caught by the grammar nazi (which I am also at times). I'm not saying I'm perfect, I'm just in the process of learning because it is one of my long term goals. I've also become more patient now and less stubborn; more friendly and less snobbish-looking but still shy at times.

Well, my point here is change is the only constant thing. It is inevitable. It happens in everything we do, it happens around us, and it happens to every single person. The phase and stages varies from different persons but still it is change. Like how the wind shifts direction leading the ship and its sailors to a different course. I'm now babbling and lost in my thoughts!

Anyway, have an amazing day everyone!

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, by Arra A.

In DLSU, Fashion

Paint Me A Galaxy

This was taken during the AnimoFest! last February. Sorry for the very late post but better late than never, right? Abi, Danna, Miho and I decided to meet up at our Alma Mater to celebrate the University Week with our fellow Lasallians and also to see the newly constructed Henry Sy building. My brother tag along with me because I want give him the DLSU experience first hand, just in case he chose to be green in the future. He has three more years to decide. Off to the outfit!

top & pink satchel bag borrowed from my sister • Burning Fire leggings c/o Romwe • bowler hat SM Accessories (for kids)

Well, it was about time for me to wear this leggings and show them off to the world. How can you not flaunt such an amazing print? I tell you! It was quite a scene-stealer! I opted to wear a long top since I hate pairing leggings with short tops since it is not a flattering view. Trust me.

DETAILS:

Abi's (top), Danna's (side) and mine (Bottom: L-R) watch Gucci • Easter bunny ring & mask connector ring Pampered Pumpkins • black ring borrowed from my sister • gold snake bangle c/o Lockie & Lulu

sandals SM Parisian

Sorry to keep the outfit post short today and not really detailed since we were to pre-occupied bonding and enjoying ourselves during the event. But I added a short photo diary out of collages below.

I love that close-up photo of my friends and I. Though it's blurred, it still signifies our friendship and reminded me so much of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Like the girls in that story, we were all different in terms of style and personality but jive as one core. It's cheesy, I know but it's true. (We miss you, Hsieh, Mae & Mole!)

Okay, so I think I need to explain the paint on our faces. We were not able to get those green balloon thingies and the glow sticks to sashay during the concert. So when we saw some of the booths putting glow-in-the-dark paint or glue on their faces. I told myself why not? It was a once in a lifetime kind of event since not all U-week celebrations are the same. At first, I was hesitant and urge my brother to do it and he did. I was kind of jealous and would love to experience a painted face during a celebration ala Sinulog or Coachella. So I gave in. How do we look? My brother was hailed Bonakid though since he was only eleven that time and because of the blue paint on his face. LOL.

It was an awesome night and we partied the night away. Though we went home early since I had a curfew that night (Hello babysitter to my brother!), we still had fun and it was the most awesome U-week I have attended yet.

Have a great day everyone and hope you enjoyed this post!

(Photos by Abi Viesca)