Photographed by Tricia Gosingtian. Make-up by Isabel Arches. Model: Sara Petersen. Got to photograph Glitterati again, thanks to JL!

You can find these perfect summer pieces at Unit 78C Estrella cor. Zodiac St. Bel-Air III if you’re interested!

(Eclipse dress, Capacci Lovely purse, Sugarfree heels, Forever 21 cuff) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Black and gold for an event I attended last Thursday. This dress was something I purchased in Malaysia May last year, when I was sent there to cover the Mega Sale. The saleslady showed me how to wear it in 3 different ways, so I figured this would be a purchase I would never regret. True enough, little black dresses really are the most versatile. They have an inexplicable kind of understated vibe that makes the wearer spell classy almost effortlessly.

And yes, I’ve been wearing these shoes for 3 consecutive Lookbook posts. Obviously in love.

(Olive des Olive blouse, from Korea skorts, Sugarfree shoes, from Japan bolo tie and glasses) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Wore this to Poveda last Saturday, where I talked about my photography! It’s always overwhelming to be invited as a speaker, but it’s a totally different kind of honor for me to be able to talk about my photography work more than anything else. So excited for tomorrow as I’ll be shooting Glitterati’s summer collection with one of my most favorite designer-bloggers, JL.

Wanted to keep it dressy but casual, so I balanced my wine-colored button-down blouse (which I keep wearing every week, btw) with high-waist shorts. Also managed to get some snaps of my outfit outdoors for a change, and just before sunset too (magic hour!), thanks to the boyfriend!

Glasses I couldn’t resist purchasing when I went to Fukuoka last December. Way too cute!

I spy, with my little eye, my favorite bolo tie.

My second pair of Sugarfree shoes - perfect shape for staple booties that match pretty much everything I wear, perfect shoes for that instant “chic” effect.

(Tarte top, Forever 21 skirt, Cotton On socks, Sugarfree pumps, from Korea ring) Hype this look on Lookbook here.

Sugarfree is finally available in Manila, and I just had to get myself these lovely pair of electric blue pumps. Coincidentally wore my other pair of Sugarfree shoes when I recently met the owners last weekend just before doing a talk on blogging and Inbound Marketing at the Network of Enterprising Women’s Annual Conference. Talk about awesome and awkward at the same time!

What I really love about their shoes is how perfect they are for everyday use. They might seem insanely high, but the platforms make them very comfortable without compromising on style or quality.

Swishy swishy floral skirt that I got from Forever 21 about 2 years ago. One of my best Forever 21 finds to date, definitely. Can’t even remember how many times I’ve worn this skirt in my life.

Blue cuffs that match my skirt and shoes. Pink ring that matches the flowers on my skirt. Girly, pastel goodness in preparation for spring, and for a certain photoshoot that I recently shot for my favorite local magazine. Watch out for it in April!

(Photos by RG, editing by me; Just G top, Just G skirt, One Spo collar necklace, Cotton On socks, Asian Vogue heels) You can hype this look on Lookbook here if you like!

Sweater weather will end soon, and fashion boutiques have started selling summer essentials as early as now. It’s never too early to prepare for the next season, especially if the clothes I see in stores now look like this.

As usual, special thanks Japanese Candy for my circle lenses and false bottom lashes. One of these days I think I’ll blog about all the gunk I use on my face.

Collar necklace I’ve been abusing lately. Instantly makes you feel like a little princess.

What’s more cliche than wearing stripes for summer? Dare to try colors other than the usual nautical blue, red and white.

The most adorable socks from Cotton On! I regret not buying all the colors, but I heard Cotton On is coming to Manila soon so I hope these socks will still be available by then. They totally remind me of the socks I used to wear when I was a kid!

Bright blue belt that comes with the skirt. Matches the blue of my top completely!

I bought the same exact shirt and skirt in blue and green. Again I am guilty of buying the same styles in different colors - oops!

Sometimes I think it’s good that we’re living in a tropical country where it’s warm most of the time. School might end in March in time for summer, but it can be pretty much summer all year round if you want to make it so. Happy, colorful clothes from January to December!

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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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