Today I can don romantic lace and ribbons from head to toe. Tomorrow I can wear combat boots with crisp, preppy shirts. Such a bipolar personal style calls for versatile clothes, like this pair of studded high-waist shorts that I wear a lot nowadays. It has just the right balance between femininity and masculinity, shorts looking like a skirt but with studs to keep it kickass and all. 

Yesterday I challenged myself to wear the same shorts on two different occasions. During the day, I opted for my usual retro-girly look:

(Bayo sheer loose top, Bayo high-waist shorts, Romwe detachable collar, Poise heels) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Like these pictures? I have to thank my boyfriend for helping me take my pictures outdoors this time. He takes wonderful pictures of everyday life and writes interesting stuff about them, and we always joke about collaborating for my blog.

And it finally happened. It was fun to teach him how to take portraits like this since he hasn’t really tried it before. One of my most favorite outdoor outfit shoots to date, this turned out to be. You’re such a natural! 

Anyhow, this is so blinged out and sparkly that I decided to keep my wrists and fingers free from any other accessories.

Circle lenses and bottom lashes from Japanese Candy.

My hair is fading back to bright blonde again. Itching to touch-up the ash I got earlier this month.

Very unique-looking shoes an online store sent me last Christmas!

When evening arrived, I opted to wear something more polished and preppy:

(Bayo loose polo top, Bayo high-waist shorts, Five by Five “Olsen” boots, m)phosis accessories, from Japan glasses) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Managed to somehow pull it off without being too explicit with the shorts. I actually cheated by showing the studs on the shorts in my girly outfit, while hiding them in my boyish outfit. Ironic, eh? These small details make all the difference in the world. :)

So which of the two do you like better? Are you only inclined to either girly or boyish outfits, or are you bipolar like me?

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Christmas shopping is something I look forward to every year. I don’t mind the insane traffic jams, and the massive amount of competitive people in shopping malls trying their very best to get the most affordable deals. I like shopping during this time of the year for a number of absolutely cheesy reasons. For one, holiday collections are usually full of super shiny shimmer and colors that never fail to remind me of warm and fuzzy Christmas feelings. Also, at the end of the year, after all the hard work you’ve done, it feels good to be able to purchase things both for yourself and for others. It really is the most wonderful time of the year!

A few days ago, I was able to find some time to visit Bayo’s Eastwood branch to check some new stocks out and buy some gifts for friends and loved ones. Last Christmas, way before I started collaborating with Bayo, I remember getting my mom gift certificates and necklaces from this store. It’s so near my house, and I love how all the Bayo branches I have been to somehow smells like baby powder, which is my preferred scent when it comes to pretty much everything like linen spray and perfume. Good, happy Bayo vibes never fail to make me want to enter their store every now and then.

They allowed me to take pictures in the store so feel free to do some online window shopping with what I’ll be showing here if you haven’t finished shopping for Christmas yet. Click on the Bayo picture on my sidebar if you’re interested in something but don’t have time to go to the nearest branch.

I bumped into my BFF Crissey and her officemates while she was taking a break from work! Her officemates were trying clothes out in the other dressing room so… in usual Trissey fashion, we giggled a lot and fooled around in the dressing room I was in and even took the dorkiest photos in the world. Will save your eyes from that, but in the meantime, I can’t wait for the end of season sale in January so I could get all these jewel tones, monochromatic outerwear and soft colors and fabric. Definitely going to shop ‘til I drop in January after receiving Christmas money from my relatives. Hee.

Since we’re talking about shopping anyway, here’s my most favorite shopping buddy at the moment. It doesn’t need to eat or sleep and it doesn’t get sick! This was launched just recently and I found the idea quite genius so I got myself a BPI My ePrepaid MasterCard. It’s a reloadable prepaid MasterCard that you can use for *drum roll* online shopping, besides purchasing from your favorite shops and restaurants. It’s a gift from God to those who aren’t allowed by their parents to own credit cards yet but have already saved so much from their allowance to be able to already buy stuff like iPhone/iPad apps, Paypal-only things, and Ticketworld concert tickets online. You won’t get billed for your purchases like a credit card and you won’t have to link your card to an existing savings account like a debit card.

I asked around regarding what the minimum age for this card is. I was told that if you’re older than 10, you can already apply for one. 10-years-old. If online shopping was as easy as applying for a card, loading it, using it to pay, reloading it and using it over and over again… then I wish I already had this card since highschool!

Plus points for color choices too! I chose the pink/indigo one (same color as the cardigan in the last picture!), naturally, but it’s also available in blue/azure. Interested? Click on the banner on my sidebar for more information and for application. Don’t be surprised if they give you free vouchers for Serenitea, Happy Lemon and Chatime after you apply.

If you’ve got time, money and extra things to spare this Christmas, please check this out for a comprehensive list on how you can help the victims of Typhoon Sendong.

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(Love Bayo top, Love Bayo shorts, Paris Dreams heels, Diva flower headband) Hype on Lookbook here.

12 days left before Christmas, and I’m already ready for summer. Florals and lace are staples in my closet - I can wear them all year round without having to take seasons into consideration. In this case, I wore them in a very country-esque manner, pairing my puffed sleeved peter pan collar top with a fluffy pair of checkered shorts which incredibly flatters my very straight, somewhat rectangular body type. I’m always trying to work around my body type, and bottoms that give the illusion of volume are gifts from heaven sent just for my non-existent womanly hips.

Finding clothes that fit me well can be difficult, lack of proper curves and all, but these items from Love, Bayo fit me like a glove. They sell clothes targeted to girls ages 13-18… which is only fitting (pun intended) as I’ve never had any significant changes with my body shape since highschool. Buying clothes made for teens - story of my life.

Taken from the website: “Bayo is proud to launch LOVE, BAYO - a new line that will surely catch the attention of fashion forward girls.” - It has surely captured my attention! #seewhatididthere #freddiemercury.jpg

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(Bayo blazer, top and shorts, Asian Vogue boots, Plusminustimesdivide ring, SM department store cuff) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Fresh and comfy outfit on a chill afternoon. Simplicity will never be out of style, thanks to Bayo.

Bayo is certainly one of the popular local brands I grew up with. It’s been around for as long as I can remember, and I don’t think there are any girls out there who have absolutely no idea about the existence of this brand. 

Not too long ago, I was lucky enough to be the model for Heima for Bayo (for their line of furniture), which I thought was already the closest I could get to collaborating with a brand that’s been part of the fashion consciousness of many Filipinas, both young and old. This being said, finally being part of their first effort to get a personal style blogger to collaborate with them is a privilege.

Anyhow, for this particular entry, I was able to mix and match some of my favorite picks from their current collection! Decided to play with everyone’s favorite fall colors, black and brown. How do you like my blazer? The subtle shoulder detail is such a sweet surprise.

The sun was so cooperative when this was shot. I wish we could shoot fall foliage here too… says the geeky photographer in me. Just imagine all the red and yellow leaves instead of the usual green ones that we have here. <3

On a related note, Bayo is now accepting online orders in their website. Girls from all over the world can enjoy wearing Bayo without having to travel all the way here. This is also ideal for those who enjoy the convenience of online shopping instead of going to malls every so often.

Here’s what their website looks like. You can also avail of their sub-brands like Missy and Kids of Bayo. If you’re wondering how to go about buying from this online store, just click here.

Online window shopping + one bored blogger = this nautical-inspired collage to give you an idea what sort of stuff they’re offering right now. Isabela cardigan, Devin top, Luz shorts, bag, Jasmine bikini. Who says it’s still too early to be shopping for summer?

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Last December 17th at Bayo, Eastwood Mall, Heima officially launched their Bayo-inspired furniture. Fashion design meets interior design.

“A sisterhood of some sort, Heima and Bayo aims not just to dress you up, but your home as well. At the end of the day, you want to go home to sit back and relax. To live your life, sitting pretty.” - Heima for Bayo

Thanks Heima for inviting me to model for this collection. I want to keep everything!

There was a dainty tea party of sorts inside the store, which I thought was perfect for both Heima’s and Bayo’s images. They served cake and pretty-looking pastries.

Some familiar faces attended the event. I bumped into some of my favorite people from Candy, Mimi and Macy! 

DJ MJ!

Heima is the brainchild of these two wonderful people - Rossy who is an interior designer, and Bong who is Heima’s main marketing man.

Walkie Talkies were the main musical act that night. I love their music! You should totally follow them (here).

With Raleene, friend and fellow fashion blogger.

MJ and Dy. Feeling out of place because my nickname isn’t as short as theirs.

My friend Marj arrived and cursed me for always wearing chunky platform heels!

Photo by David. Dy took this photo of me during the Heima for Bayo shoot. Instax!

Spotted fellow F21 brand ambassador David! We spent a great deal of time camwhoring.

One of our many photos together.

This couch isn’t part of the Heima for Bayo collection but it’s cute nonetheless! You can find (the real) Heima for Bayo at Eastwood Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Trinoma and Power Plant Mall in Rockwell.

After the event, I went straight to a Christmas get-together with my ever-so-fashionable friends Seph and Shai, Domz, Marj, Val and Feanne. <3

See you all at the Heima for Bayo launch tomorrow at Eastwood Mall!

It would be a dream to live in a house full of Heima’s furniture. Gotta love all that pastel goodness. I did a shoot at their Makati branch a few months ago for Star, and everything really is so lustworthy.

I modeled for the Heima for Bayo (midnight) shoot which BJ shot. Thanks to Anjie for the make-up and to Bong, Rossy and the rest of the Heima team, as well as Madel from Bayo for inviting me and for getting us Starbucks so late at night. All the items I’m wearing in the photos are from Bayo - adorbs!

Dy sent me some behind-the-scenes photos so thanks for these too:

You can find these Bayo-inspired furniture by Heima at Eastwood Mall, Trinoma, Rockwell and Shang.