Thrift finds

These past few days, I was totally dying to visit thrift shops. You see I'm hunting for bargain and thrift finds. And so, during Mingming's rest day, I dragged him along just to drop by in one of the thrift shops near to our place. I was really excited and went there in a rush. It took me more than an hour and Mingming was way too bored because he finds some stuff expensive especially their jeans, well I'm sorry but I was having a good time. and I didn't mind him When I was about to go out, this skirt caught my attention and without second thoughts, I bought it.

Look what I've found. It's actually a Bohemian skirt.Love it! So cute.
Bought it for Php 120.00
Closer look from the design

And I even bought a new belt because I just felt like buying.
Bought ir for Php299.75 from M.I.C

If it comes in pink

I'm supposed to be in a shopping ban but because I just can't help every time I see "stuffs" that would catch my attention and I usually end up buying them. I'm just human and I can't help but be tempted in "little stuff" and the major "big stuff" call it clothes, shoes, accessories and bags. Blame it on being a girl but I tell you retail shopping is very therapeutic. Yep yep! And that is so true.

Here's my recent purchase. It costs Php 280 from The Hotpicks. I am so excited for this bag to land in my hands. Sorry but I have this shallow happiness. :) Love love love!

Trick or Treat

Trick or treat! HALLOWEEN is way fast approaching. And not to mention the boom of the spooky, creepy and horror flicks, halloween parties - all dressed up in their scariest costumes, and lastly pumpkins. Why pumpkins? Well, everytime I hear the word "Halloween" the first thing that pops out my mind are orange pumpkins. Anyways, forget about those pumpkins because aside from Halloween itself, it's also the celebration of All Souls and All Saints day, time to visit our dead loved ones in the cemetery or for those who were cremated, well, we simply remember and pray for them. We may not have a Halloween party at work and I may not be able to wear those scary costumes and spooky outfits but I tell you, I'm looking forward to try it one day. :)

Speaking of pumpkins, here's a pic of me with a pumpkin

More pumpkins:

Blessed are those who share

How does it feels to be able to help others who are in need? Such a nice feeling isn't it? The more you give, the more you share, twice or more than that will come back to you. A smile brightens someone else' day, warms and comforts a lonely and broken heart, ease the pain away and sometimes a simple smile cheers up a stranger amidst the busy day ahead. Are you willing enough to share one of your smiles? Operation smile in cooperation with Havaianas in celebration of Smile Month for this October, they are having their flip-flop design competition wherein it will be donated to the Operation Smile for the needy kids that needs to undergo operation who has cleft lip and cleft palate deformities. It's not too much to ask for and besides, we should be grateful that we are blessed enough compared to these kids, so why not enroll your kids and teach them the art of sharing. Like what a religious song says "Give, and it will comeback to you." So share what you got and share those talents that GOD has endowed to your kids. It may not be a big issue to you guys but I tell you it would mean a lot to those kids with such deformities.

Here's the link: Havaianas Design a Smile competition

FOREVER 21

The only SALE that won't last forever...

MY TOP PICKS:
Linen romper with belt at Php 469.00

Gray Vest @ Php 469.00

I admit I'm not really a signature brand type of girl, I seldom pay a visit or I only visit these highly expensive boutiques that is if I feel like dropping by and I usually end up leaving the store empty handed. How pathetic it may sound but I prefer thrift finds. You see, I'm very practical; for me you don't need to buy all these expensive signature stuff just because you wanted to be labeled as fashionista or be part of the elite, sometimes, we need to reinvent out from simple thrift finds and its about confidence baby!

But that excludes Forever21, I am really a huge fan of theirs. I love their collections ever since, and now it excites me much because they are having their 50% SALE (selected items) and 10% off for those who can present SM advantage cards and BDO Shopping rewards card, and there's more, they have promos if you use your credit card. Geez, this is the only sale that won't last forever because there are thousands of Forever21 fanatics just like me who will rush to the store to grab those selected items up for sale. Yikes, and the sale would happen on the day of our salary payout, that only means TEMPTATION for me to spend my salary just for that sale. But I need not to be carried away, I have to be very calm and not to be an impulsive buyer because speaking of holidays, its getting near and I have to save money for gifts and all.

I do hope I can drop by on the day of the sale and this time I must not leave the store empty handed. I do hope.. See you there fellow bloggers!

PS: You can check their facebook fan page here: FOREVER 21 (Philippines)

Obsession

Lately, I've been extremely obsessed with shopping. May it be online shopping or merely in the mall or little stalls, I can't help but buy especially if I totally love the item. Anyways, I'm really into thrift finds and I bid on Ebay.ph from time to time, though I had 3 positive feedback and I'm still in my 100%, that's because I worked hard on it.

Moving on, this blush flats is my latest online purchase. It's quite expensive for a used item but because I already bid and won the item, guess I have no other choice but to pay rather than be known as a bogus buyer. I was able to bid this at Php 200 plus Php 50 for the shipping fee= Php 250. See? Anyways, I like the item that is why I bid them, it may be already a used or junk item for her but its a treasure for me. LOL.

In the beginning

Ever since I decided to live an independent life and left Cebu and decided to work here in Manila everything has changed, in the first place I wanted to be independent for me to try what's life being away from your family, friends, and leaving your comfort zone, and most especially being an alien to a new place where everything is totally new and unfamiliar. Exciting yet quite a nerve wracking but everyday seems to be in a discovering phase. And so, being away from home simply means no internet access. The laptop that I've been using before at that time is like the slowest and the old age laptops ever produced but it was surely a big help. especially when I'm bored. Anyways, I've been blogging ever since I was in high school but I wasn't really that serious, it's just like my favorite past time or mainly to express all the feelings and frustrations and anger that I've been keeping inside of me, everyday trials and life's circumstances that I've been facing. Back then, living here in Manila isn't really that bad after all, besides, I was able to gain new friends, new work, been to places that I haven't visited yet, new place to stay and believe it or not, time seems to be in a fast track, and I can't believe I've been here for a year. See?

Moving on, the benefit of working here in _____ (blank) is that we have access to the internet and that would mean more time for Facebook, blogging and some other stuff. Yipeee. That is why I'm back to being active in the world of blogosphere and so I've been following some bloggers that has an eye catchy blogs and some are my fashion inspiration, they are the guru and the goddess of fashion. Well, I was really curious and too lazy to stary my 30-Day Challenge and now I'm opt to start right now or perhaps maybe tomorrow. :) Well see.

I have a confession to make for those who don't know me, I'm actually a late bloomer. By all means, that is a big YES! That is why if others are about to end and finish their 30 days challenge, well congratulations to each and everyone but as for me, I'm still about to start. Here are the list of the 30-Day challenge must do and must achieve within 30 days to keep my blog up to date. Yikes, I'm being pressured now. Needs more time and focus in blogging. This is my ultimate goal! Wish me luck everyone! *wink

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blogger name
Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself (baby pic!)
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?

Inspiration

Today is such a relaxing day. I'm stressed free and no stressors to ruin my Sunday. I was looking at my blog feeds of the ones I followed and Alexa's Post caught my attention, she saw this at Fashion TV and this is Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection.

I'm reposting this one because I fell in love with their latest collection. I can't help but think and wanting to own these. Oh my, I totally love the white color, they just blend with anything, can easily pair up with any outfit and very neat to look at. Anyways, white is my color, my boyfriend actually told me that I look good in white, anything that has a white color in it, whether its a shoes, a sandal or a simple tank top. That compliment flatters me not only because he was my boyfriend but because of course the color white really looks good with anything. See for yourself. :)

Anyways, I need to clear out my stuff and because of this, I'm totally inspired and now I'm hunting for white dress, top or anything white. Hmmm.. Sounds exciting, to hunting we go!

Splurging and Shopping

Finally, I was able to upload my pictures of my recent splurging. I made mention earlier that I went shopping when I received the retention payout, at first I was hesitant to spend my money but then I was so tempted to buy these and that. Anyways, I was dying to go on shopping, I just can't help but spending too much money over clothes, shoes and bags and accessories too. Shopping is girls ultimate therapy and I can't help but shop shop shop shop!! Who can resist shopping? Oh my, I was really tempted and if I could only buy everything that I see, touch or feel then I would be able to buy all of it (that is if I have a lot of money - LOL).

These are just some of the shoes that I recently bought:

Macy's Flat - Shoe Center at Greenhills - Php 699.00
Ferretti White Heels - Shoe Center at Greenhills - Php 899.00

Sorry is not the hardest word

I don't know what I did or what I said but a colleague of mine is avoiding me. I honestly don't know if it was me or the other team or maybe she's having a difficult time of her life but for now, I just can't help but think and feel disturbed if its my fault or not

Well, I think she's mad because we had side comments about the music that she kept on playing, I mean, come to think of it, for 5 consecutive days, she's playing the same songs over and over again. I'm totally not against it, I love the songs that she's been playing, it's new and quite updated but you see 3 songs for 5 consecutive days and you almost memorize the lyrics of the songs 'coz it constantly keeps on playing in her playlist over and over again. Who wouldn't be sick because of that?

But when she turned her back and went to the locker, almost all of the team commented that they feel so sick of the same songs over and over again. They were able to memorize the next song that will be played. And what I said is just "I'll be able to memorize the lyrics" and that was it. No further side comments or whatsoever. I just don't know what I did or what I said that made her feel that way but I just can't think of any reason to be mad at such because in the first place, its the truth and maybe truth really hurts after all.

If she's up to me, well, sorry but she's just wasting my time. I don't stoop down to her level. And in the first place I'm not a trouble maker, I choose my words carefully and I'm very careful with my actions so if you're hitting on me, feel sorry 'coz I won't be wasting my time just for that immature fight or nonsense argument. Period.

PS: All I can say is that

A giveaway makes a fashionista happy all day!

Finally, Melai of Style and Soul is giving out her 1st 100++ Giveaway contest! She's having a major major sponsors and the following are: Ichigo Shoes, Auxmanila, Archive Clothing and Trunk Show (feel free to visit their sites.)

And take note, this is not just an ordinary giveaway, these will totally swept your feet and you'll be fashionably cool and stylish with her major major prizes.

As for the 1st prize:

1. A pair of Ichigo's yellow Coral flats in your own shoe size!

2. An Auxmanila blue green blazer

3. Archive Clothing plaid blazer

4. 5 pcs of Trunkshow 10% discount cards & P600 worth of GC!

As for the 2nd prize:

1. A white pullover from Auxmanila

2. Animal print polo top from F-STOP

3. 5pcs of Trunkshow 10% off discount cards

See how generous and thoughtful Melai is? No wonder GOD gave her such talent in fashion and she's born-raised true blue fashionista! Hail Melai of Style and Soul!

And as for me, I actually joined her 1st giveaway, I so love the items and I just can't help but love them all. If only I could bring home the 1st and 2nd prize then I would surely take it all.!
Hahhaha.. The competition is really tough, I only had few entries, I need to gain more entries. I do hope and I'm crossing my finger that I'll be the one who will win these fabulous items. Please pick me.. Pick me melai!!! I'm an avid fan of yours! :)

FlipTop + shopping

Yesterday, I blogged about my latest online buys, and the bad news here is that I still have to wait for tomorrow for me to be able to pick up the items. I am super duper excited to take a picture of myself wearing those items.

Moving on, yesterday, I did mention that SM Cubao had their 50% Off Sale, since yesterday was Mingming's rest day, without further hesitation and just as he promised, we went to SM Cubao; we all know for a fact that men are not really into shopping so he suggested that he'll just wait for me at French Baker while he will just make use of the high speed internet wifi. I was really really happy, complete freedom, I can buy anything I want without worries as to what he will say. I did left him there and went on shopping for about 3 hours, yes 3 hours of shopping, that includes taking my rounds from clothes, to bags, accessories to shoes and not to mention the long wait for the fitting room and all. Thank goodness they have plenty of cashiers that saves time to wait for the que.

Anyways, when I came back to French Baker, Mingming introduced me to this FlipTop which is considered as Rap Battle League. As far as I've remembered, I've had an idea about FlipTop through Saab Magalona in one her inspired blogs. And since out of curiosity, Mingming made me listened and watch via Youtube. I was super amaze by the contestants and how they could easily throw some insulting yet funny words through rap. Some may hit below the belt, some words may break their bones but then they continued to battle despite all the funny insults and discrimination. This made me realize how smart and talented a Filipino is, amazing how they can easily make up and throw back the insults being thrown by them. The words they have usually rhymes in the end but funny how they could make fun of each other. You need to have a strong heart and mind because they will criticize down to every bit of you, they will look any faults and might actually throw it against you. So in this fight, one should never give up, one should never cry and one should always have something to throw back 'coz if not, then you're no good, you're a big LOSER.

Hugs and kisses everyone!

PS: I wonder if there are any females who usually battles Fliptop. Who knows I might be the first one. LOL..

Online Buys

Retention payout came out already! They are super duper excited and I on the other hand, is not really that excited. Though, it's a quite a huge amount but since my stats are wrecked, got a so so pay, not too exciting for me. Anyways, but still I'm thankful to have such payout. I'm looking forward in buying new stuff, like shoes, clothes, bags and accessories at the same time, I was thinking whether to deposit my savings or not. I still don' t know what to do with it.

Since I had an extra cash from the payout, I went shopping online. My primary purpose is to canvass and not to buy anything since I still have to pay for the shipping fee. But since I was really tempted to buy new clothes, here is my online buys for this week. Take note, for this week only, because SM Cubao is having a sale yesterday 'till October 3, so I told Mingming that we should drop by and pay a visit. Shopping is very tempting and I just can't help it.

Here's my online buys for this week: