May Babies

May is the month where we celebrate the birthday of our Lolo Max and Lola Tita. Aside from the celebration with the family, it is also the time for me to take summer vacation seriously since busy season at work is now over, for now. And as I start my summer a month late, I've noticed that I have also abused my dry season wardrobe. One of those ensembles is this subtle neon pair.

Top: Betty by SM GTW, Shorts: Local Dept.Store and Shoes: Girl's Haven

What made me more excited about this post, is that I'll finally be able to share to you guys the cutest pair of flats I have to date, my Sadie flats from Girl's Haven. I can use them, both for dressing up and down. It gave this chic vibe for the whole ensemble.

Since it was a family get together, I wore something simple but not sacrificing the chic style, of course. The fact that it has this neon details made it extraordinary plus I'm wearing this cutesy pointy shoes. As for accessories, it was a really hot, sunny day that's why I just used my watch for less hassle moments.

A closer look of the Sadie flats from Girl's Haven.
Check out their instagram account here for more chic pairs. 

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx

Le Mothers' Day

Countless times I have attempted to make a blog post for the past month, but only succeeded today. Hooray for the non-working holiday. I can't believe summer has come to an end. Like, I just got a taste of salt in the air and sand in my hair a few weeks ago and now it's already over. Sigh.

But before I dump you guys with my summer outfit posts and my recent trip from the City of Pines, I want to share with you first what I wore on every Mom's special day, le Mother's Day.

It was always a joy planning for this day, except this year. Since, my sisy Ara is on her 5th year as a physical therapy student, she's currently an intern, stationed in different P.T. Rehab centers around the country, so this year it was all on me. As the special day came by, I have all come down to prepare Mom a simple breakfast, decorated the house and also made a set of bouquets for my Mom, and all the persons I consider to be my mom also. We went out for a late lunch and snack after. 

And now we have come to the point of sharing what I wore on this special day. 

Top: Ripples by Jenny, Skirt & Belt: SM Dept Store, Shoes: Primadonna

Since it was cloudy on that day, I wore something with sleeves. Plus, my skirt is a bit short so I have to wear something to balance off the length. I've accessorized with silver by using my cutesy bow belt and glitter oxfords, something I discovered that was meant for each other. So, heads up. I'll be using this combo from now on. 

Oh how I love wearing this skirt on. It has this youthful vibe that I can pair it with either pastels or dark colors, which I usually go with the first one since my closet is full of them. And the oh so painful glitter oxfords is painful no more. I'm finally done breaking it in after long months, maybe even for a year. 

Now, I leave you guys with a few pictures taken on that special day.

Recently, I just posted something cheesy for my Dad. Now, it's turn for my Mom.

"Dear Mom,

Oh how life would've been very difficult and complicated without you. In behalf of my siblings, I thank you for being our strength when we were down on our knees, for being our number one fan when were on our own spotlight, for being our fairy godmother when we have wishes to be granted, for being our superhero when bad guys are present, and most of all for simply being our Mom and Dad.

People would say their Mom is the best mom, but to us you are the best of the best moms.

I love you Mommy!

xo, Bib"

I also want to share that let's make our parents feel special every single day not only on special dates.

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx

OOTD: Nins' Recognition Rites

Time flies soo fast, our youngest brother, Nins, has now graduated from high school and is now going to college. In five years time, we'll now have another engineer in the family. And a highlight of his years in high school is the recognition rites that happened 2 months ago the morning of the graduation. As this is a special day for my brother, I wore something extra special, too.

Dress (used as top): Local Dept. Store, Skirt: SM Dept. Store
Necklace: Forever 21, Shoes: CLN

Since it was a day event, I opted for colors white, blue and yellow for the scheme of my ensemble. I've combined two of my favorites; floral and lace. Oh how I loved this ensemble. I was also the photographer that day and this ensemble helped me move around, a lot.

The top I used is actually a dress. Something I got lucky, I got a hold of. If the store I bought it with has more colors of it, I would have got it in other colors. I've paired it with this lace skirt, accessorized it in yellow. Like, this belt, necklace and even my sandals. I looked oh so summer ready. 

                                

I soo love this ensemble, I have more than enough pictures I can't let go of. Hence, this triplet-almost-identical pictures above. Hahaha

I promise. This is the last of it. Hahaha. Also, I would like to thank my brother, Kuya Mikey, for taking my outfit pictures. If he's at home whenever I take my outfit pictures, I'll definitely ask him to take them for me again. That's how happy I am with the results of the pictures. 

Now, I leave you guys with pictures after the event. Scroll away.

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx

White Now

Times when you started a busy day with a wrong foot, all you want to do is walk on tip toes the rest of the day just to make sure you won't step on a crack to bring another set of bad vibes. When I was still at school, I remembered that making mistakes was okay. That it's actually part of the long learning process. 

As I started working, I have slowly processed that we had years of preparation from school for us to be able to cope up with reality, where real things happen, where mistakes comes with consequences that might affect well, everyone.

Mistakes and consequences, two of my un-favorite things combined. I sort them out by looking my best. I admit that I have this bad habit of showing raw emotions that's why I tend to dress up a lot lately. Dressing up is one of my therapy. For me, looking good also makes you feel good.

Top: Thirfted, Skirt: SM GTW,
Belt: SM Kids Accessories and Shoes: Primadonna

And so, one day at work I decided to wear this. I am quite in love with the idea of pairing white with white nowadays. Paired them with a nude belt and cage flats and viola! I was off to work. Noticed I have also changed my hairstyle? I've decided to maintain a shorter hair so it would be easier to style. I could go straight with a flat iron or curly with a curling iron like this picture. 

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.


Toodles!


Much Love,
AnDi



Glitter kisses! xxx

Neutrals

At times when we're not sure with things, we try to think out of the box, just so we could change things up. I have noticed that dress (used as top)+ skirt combo is becoming my staple wear, that's why I decided to go with something different. By doing the reverse.

See the picture above? Don't be fooled. It's not just an ordinary dress, I used it as the bottom for my ensemble. Yep. You read that right. I'm just having a hard time looking for something to pair my crop tops with. Then I remembered Tricia Gosingtian's post about layering a top over a dress. I realized, I never tried  doing it until I came up with this ensemble. It was a special day for my friends who graduated on that day at Ateneo De Naga University. One of my LMFs, Kae, graduated with her second degree and also a Cum Laude. *insert sabog ng confetti here* Congrats Kae! Also, my childhood friends Layka and Kitkat also graduated on that same day, so I've also went to a karaoke grad party that night. Congrats again girls!

Whenever I try new things, I tend to go for neutrals. The basics are always my life-saver. An example is this. I think I pulled this one off because my friends actually thought the top and bottom were separates. I mean, they're really are but they never thought that the bottom was actually a dress. A pat on the back for coming up with this one in less than 10 minutes. I was running late and grabbed my baroque crop top and this striped dress. I've secured it with a belt to prevent the top from moving. Then finished the look with the lace-like necklace in black and gold.

One of the things I noticed when I'm in dress is I could move around freely. Like, everything else is at ease. I still even managed to swing by my Auntie and Popsi's place for a visit. Anyway, I now leave you guys with pictures we were able to take on that day.

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx

Gawad 2014

As another school year has ended, a new set of recognition was given to student achievers both academically and non-academically in Unibersidad de Sta. Isabel, during the Gawad Vincentiano 2014. One of the students who was awarded was my sister.

Every time I would grace this event (this is my third time), I would feel very thankful of my sister for making my Mom really proud. You see, I actually felt guilty for taking my grades for granted back in college. But I've come to realize that the purpose of having siblings is to fill-up each others short comings. The things I've learned through the years and after finishing school. And as I supported my sister by being present, it would never be complete without documenting the event and what I wore on the special day. (Cutting the drama short. Haha)

The event was held at the USI auditorium so I grabbed the chance to repeat my peek-a-boo cropped top from Ripples by Jenny. I've paired it with this patterned, pleated skirt that I got as a birthday gift from my Auntie Mila. I admit that I look a bit manang-ish here but I just love how the top matched the skirt so well.

And as my lil brother failed to give blog worthy shots, I will just leave you guys with a few pictures I was able to take during the event.

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx

Sunshine-y Yellow

Summer has finally started and I could definitely feel the heat of it as room temperatures hit 34 degrees C. Plus, malls are now updating the new arrivals in time for the season of bright & pastel colors, nautical stripes and floral prints. Although I have worn this ensemble during the college graduation of my Alma mater which was held on the early weeks of March, I have already injected summer trends, namely all the above mentioned. Yes. I have all three fit in the bill. I feel soo proud to tell you guys that this is one of my last minute assembled ensembles.

Now for the details, since the graduation was held at the UNC grounds, I've worn something I'll be able to move around with since I'll also be taking pictures which I failed to do so. This yellow striped top of mine is one of the gifts I have received for my birthday. My Aunt Lina who gave this to me knew I'm a big Forever 21 fan that's why she got me this top that would definitely not go out of style. Classic pieces like this are for keeps. You just have to work on which to pair with which. 

Top: Forever 21, Skirt: Tiangge, Bag: Mango
Necklace: Personalized Accessories and Shoes & Belt: The SM Store

For this particular ensemble though my focal point was actually these cutesy floral shoes from The SM Stores's Solemate. Yes. One of the cutest pairs where when you buy two pairs, you'll save a hundred pesos. I got the red one and the blue-ish purple for my sisy Ara. I actually got the red because I haven't got a pair in one, so I grabbed the chance. Although I still wanted to get the other colors.

I knew it would be hard for me to pair it with my wardrobe since red is the least color that I have. Times like this, my improvising skills are tapped. I used primary (yellow and red) and neutral (black and white) colors to pair it with. I failed to include blue though because I don't want to be mistaken as mimicking the the Philippine Flag. I chose to include neutrals so everything would balance out by using this leatherette skater skirt of mine.

As for accessories, I've noticed that I finally grew out my exessorizing hobby. One evidence is by choosing just this acrylic mustache long chain necklace from Personalized Accessories, a watch and this red metal slim belt from SM Kid's accessories to adorn my outfit.

The whole ensemble actually reminded me of a school girl on a summer day. If had them earlier on my college days, I would have worn it at school for one of my summer classes. 

As I was their to witness the ceremony of distributing medals and diplomas, listening to speeches delivered and watching the graduates raised their right hand and say their pledges, I still cannot believe I was in that very same place two years ago (minus the location though, ours was held at the UNC Sports Palace, major boohoo!)

I would love to take this opportunity to congratulate the UNC Batch 2014 for another new chapter to begin. I wish each and every one the best of luck for both the job seekers and board exam reviewers. 

That is all for this post. I hope you guys like it. Don't forget to hype my look here.

Toodles!

Much Love,

AnDi

Glitter kisses! xxx