Japan Diaries 2016: P49,000 7-day Budget, Pre-Planning & Travel Tips

Finally! My first Japan post! As per tradition, will first blog about how this whole trip came into fruition, as well as some important tips about planning, packing and cutting down costs. After all, I am a self proclaimed budget traveler! Will try my best to go into details in the hopes of helping out some of you who wants to visit the land of the rising sun with a limited amount of budget. So, how was I able to book our plane fares & accommodations for just more or less P13,800 each? And how was I able to spend just P25,000 for 8 days? Read on...

The tatlong bibe + Glico Man in Osaka

Skechers Shows You How to “Move In Style”

Skechers has always been known for combining comfort with style. In fact, Skechers shoes even boast of up-and-coming innovations like Goga Mat™ Technology and Memory Form™ design to ensure maximum breathability and comfort! Style and support - what more can you ask for, right? :) 

This year, Skechers leveled up shoe standards with the Move In Style Fashion Show in collaboration with style bloggers and fashion designers Camille Co and Kryz Uy! Top runway models strutted the four product highlights of Skechers: the GO Flex Walk, Originals, Skechers Burst, and GO Step. See more of the fashion show below!

Sneakin' In Denim

After my blogging streak last night, got inspired to blog more tonight!!! I just bought a new "work" table (on sale at SM Hypermart haha), placed it at the corner of my room and now I'm feeling more inspired to blog! I realized I feel more burnt out when I try to do online tasks while lying down in bed. Not a good idea. Trust me. Haha. I either end up dozing off or watching a movie nalang hence accomplishing nothing. So, a table is really the best way to goooo. I'm still busy though. This is hell week for me until early next week. I've got meetings, pullouts and shoots. Haven't had a good night sleep for days now. I just recovered from a bad headache. Again. Boooo. 

Anyway, here are pretty recent outfit photos! I have never worn sneaker wedges in my life, but that didn't stop me from trying it out even just for a day. It's comfy as hell pala! SKECHERS sent me a cute pair from their new collection and here's how I styled it!

sakit chan pose haha

Vintage denim jacket, Wrangler denim top, Romwe skirt, Skechers sneaker wedges

This is the best way I could style this pair while keeping true to my personal style--vintage! Lakas maka 90s db? Denim on denim na oversized jacket pa... complete with embroidery and beads. Haha. I think the shoes would also look nice with leggings and then oversized polo or shirt. Nooooh? I'll do that combo next time. 

Anywaaay, I wanna include my food chronicles here but will just do a separate post for that nalang. For now, I'll work on my super overdue Victoria Court birthday post so I could share all the epicness & awesomeness that happened with all of you! Abangan! Hope I don't fall asleep though. Have a long day tomorrow! Doing pullouts and then will head to Rusty Lopez's office in Marikina to pre-style for their campaign shoot! Excited for their new endorser. Hunk!!! Haha. Okie, need to edit pics na. Ciao! Labyuuuu! :)

P.S. Mark your calendars! Now na!:)

See you????

Styling Stint: Status Mag + PhilStar + 2BU

It's been a while since I've shared with you my styling stints and published works. I've evolved and now has gone too lazy to take behind the scene photos + my laptop crashed 2x (wala tuloy mablog lol). Anyway, here are some of the shoots I did these past months!

 Skechers PR for The Philippine Star

This was supposed to be a Valentines article but was moved:) Thanks to Unarosa, Forever 21, Primadonna, Folded & Hung, Sebago for the clothes and shoes!:)

Skechers Editorial on STATUS Mag based on Skechers Travel In Style winning entries! One of them is Catch!:)

 I know I could have done better but I was just given 1 day to prep so I was still quite disappointed. BUT, I'm hearing a lot of good feedbacks naman so I guess I did okay?:)

BTS:

Inquirer 2BU shoot with Seph & Shai as models, Jear my co-stylist and Makeup artist Marj! Shot in Heima, LRI Makati:)

Skechers x STATUS shoot

It was a little nerve wracking styling with Rosario Herrera there! But it went okay so yey. Thanks Rosario, Patty and Dan!

Photography by Miguel Miranda, Makeup by Karen Catalan
Hair by Mandy Sierra of Jing Monis Salon
Models: Marianna of W Talent Management and Diego of IM Agency

Skechers PR photography by Roy Macam, hmua Jasmine Mendiola :) Models: Mark & Jem from Reign Models

Can't wait to share with you the shoots I did for Manila Bulletin and Celebrity Living Magazine! Such an honor to be able to work with extremely creative and talented people. To my "clients": Thanks for trusting me (even if I often doubt myself, self critique eeeh) and for believing in me. After a long hiatus (last year), I've come to the conclusion that I could never give up styling. It's still a hobby for me but it's a huge part of who I am na. So with that, I'm praying for more shoots this year! Thank you Lord for everything. :) Happy Friday!:)

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Postura Day 15: Bluer than Blue

I'm sorry if I had to delete my Olay and Wacoal posts, had to edit some stuff but I'll be posting it again soon. Anyway, had a busy Thursday last week! Did last minute pullouts, watched the Hunger Games special screening and also surprised a friend.:) Here are photos from that day starting with my outfit...

 Anti Fashion dress, Ruckus triangle necklace, Bedazzle neon necklace & bangle, JCUBE colorblock wedges

Built my outfit around my lovely new dress from Anti Fashion Manila! Love the pleated skirt and the color combi of blue and gray/silver. :) It's also super easy to dress up or down. I will be wearing this again soon! Didn't want to look so dainty so I wore locally made neon necklaces with it. And I know, I know you're ogling at the shoes! I still am too. I super love this colorblock wedges sent by JCUBE! It's a little too high for me but it's surprisingly comfy. They have super nice shoes and they're actually prettier in actual (saw Sarah's and I wanted to steal hers hehe).

Speaking of Postura, here's another Filipino clothing brand that's so dear to me! Drool over Jellybean's new collection. I did. Prints and colors galore!

 

I seriously wanted everything!:)

*photos from Jellybean, Eastwood branch*

After my pullouts, I ran to Rockwell for the Hunger Games special screening c/o Skechers!:)

there were mini games sponsored by Skechers, Meralco and Discovery Channel!

my date

free popcorn!

I don't want to be a spoiler but the movie was amazeballs! You should definitely watch it (if you haven't already). After the show, I ran to Barcino, Greenbelt for Vern's surprise bday party organized by her lovey Dondi and sister Verniece. :) Vern's already there when I arrived (movie ended late) but it was still fun catching up with everyone and showing her We love her!:)

Vern's friends from all walks of her life:)

pretty bday girl

sisters! 

Vern's DLSU friends:)

Baguio girls!

we love you!! :)

That's all for now! Catching up on backlogs so expect another post later!:)