Pastel Perfect Summer with KEDS

My favorite sneakers brand just launched one of their sweetest collection to date! KEDS kicked off summer with the launch of their pastel-perfect sneakers held last month at Papa Diddi's Microcreamery where they paired their new styles with pastel-inspired flavored ice cream to cool everyone down this unbearably hot season. Scroll down below to see the different styles they just launched and photos from that day, and I tell you---they're just what candy colored dreams are made of. :)

Retro Summer + Giordano Concepts Store

Giordano is a brand close to my heart because it witnessed the defining years of my life, you know, the 90s. Bulgaran na ng age. Haha! I remember obsessing over their classic plain shirts (with an embroidery of the iconic man) and their classic white socks that has an embroidery of a frog! Classic super. Anyway, Giordano has truly come a long way. And I am brimming with pride and happiness over the brand's success and all their new ventures  these past years and months. The brand has evolved--in a good way-- and I'm happy to be there to bear witness and experience it! Their recent project is their new store at The Block, SM North EDSA called CONCEPTS by Giordano. Concepts is basically a huge store which houses all 6 of Giordano's lines. Photos starting with an outfit post!

Life's a Peach

Have a few styling gigs booked this May and I'm quite excited to share them with you guys. Unlike last year, this year, less publications, more clients. I miss styling for magazines and Manila Bulletin, but styling for a living would do for now. Heee. I'm aiming to book more prenup clients (pakasal na kayo lahat pls hehe), more campaigns (pls Lord!), more celebrities (if I get lucky).

I still look at this blog as a sideline, a hobby, just like it has always been. I do get lucky sometimes when I nail awesome collaborations, but they are just a bonus for me. I don't know if I I'm starting to annoy you with sponsored posts or whatever, but this blog is still about me! And my crazy rollercoaster of a life. Even without sponsors, even without the perks, I would still be here sharing my life. You're forever stuck with me! Haha. Just wanted to put it out there. 

Anyway, back to styling. I have been meaning to write a blog entry about styling but I never got the chance or time.  I think it's time to post one soonest. I've recently started reading the book "Secrets of Stylists" by Sasha Morrison and it's THE bomb. I think every stylist or aspiring stylist should read it. It has given me new perspective, new hope. It has inspired me in ways I could ever imagine. I think I am driven now more than I've ever been before. So yes, expect a post soon. Here are photos from weeks ago, taken during one of our UP rendezvous. Always with Mich and my sister hehe. Shot at our apartment's rooftop and then part 2 sa UP! Blogger problems. Lol.

Binkydoodles cropped top, Tangerine Manila skirt, Meister watch, Envy bracelets, Rockport heels

How I came up with this look: I just thought the clothes (based on their colors) looked pretty together. That's it! Don't laugh at me Ana. Haha. Pardon my bilbil naman, mejo napiga ng top and skirt ko wahaha. Anyway, wore a cardigan with it but I left it out na sa photos coz hulas na hulas nako. Thanks for understanding. Haha. 

 So anyway, here's the book I'm raving about and obsessing on!

 downloaded mine via Kobo.

And this is the book I sent to Bloggers United bloggers, just in time for our June 1 bazaar! Might help you guys too:)

it's really helpful! Inspired me to organize my closet and part with some of my beloved stuff.;)

Saving up for these!

My sudden interest in fashion books stemmed from a few minutes of idle time while we were shooting at Fully Booked last weekend. We shot at this section and I got engrossed with every book on the shelf. It was a gleaming epiphany. I never really paid attention to references before. Now I realized, I should bury myself in references, learn and re-learn, if I want to venture deeper in this industry. My sudden realization made me feel new, like it fueled something inside me. It extinguished doubts (not all but most of it) I've been keeping. OA ba? Basta ganun walang basagan ng trip. Haha. I would like to thank all of you for being my shrink tonight. Haha.

Signing off now. Have an early meeting later. Can't wait to go home to Marikina tonight:) Mother's day on Sunday! Send my love to your moms!:)

P.S. Have you joined my new giveaways? Check my right sidebar. Links are there!:)

Preppy in Pastels

Our apartment just got cleaned so I'm now super inspired to blog. Yes, a squeaky clean room or apartment could be a huge motivation in making things done! I could only hope it lasts for a week, or 3 days. I can't wait for Bloggers United 4 so I could get rid of my clutter. One man's clutter could be another's treasure! Yes? Anyway, here's what I wore to the Lolita and Crocs event last week!

thanks Tracy for the photos!

Closet Chic pastel polo, Peanut Butter & Jeri blazer, thrifted skirt, Therapy Bags wrap bracelet, CMG pumps

Anyway, I'm heading out in a few, spoiling the grandparents today! Sometimes we get too caught up with everything--work, school, friends-- that we forget about them. And how they wait each day or each week, thinking if they'd get a visit from the people they raised or saw grow up. I can't forget how my grandmother woke up from her nap last night and how she lit up when she saw my sister and I (her 1st and 2nd apo) by her bedside. It's so cute how she smiled when we said we're bringing her favorite ice cream the next day. Hehe. Love them to bits.:) Hope you've visited yours!:) Have an amazing Sunday:)

P.S. Posting giveaways later!:) 

Postura Day 30: Pastels & Peacock

A quick outfit post before I snooze. Long day today! Check back later for more blog posts:) Here I am wearing again my favorite Jellybean pants! It also rained hard after like 3 shots so I had to re-shoot at the balcony. Bummer.

 

Jhajing white top, Giordano polo, Jellybean pants, Flatterbuy turban, Asian Vogue sandals

 

 Stylista necklace, SM belt

Envy gold bracelet, Bedazzle colored bangle, Les Roux white bracelet, Aldo polka watch

Not much of an explanation on how I came up with this look. I just threw everything on. Built my outfit around my Jhajing white top! Hehe. Another way of styling my Giordano polo as well, which you already saw HERE. 

That's all! Come back later. More blog posts:) Have an amazing day! Ooh wait! I wanna say a huge thank you (and a virtual hug) to everyone who supported the Bloggers Bazaar last Saturday! We are still in cloud 9 over it's success. We promise a bigger and better venue next time. And of course, more surprises for you guys. So watch out! Next is on December, mark your calendars:) Kisses.