Current faves

1 The comfiest heeled mules from Carmelletes · 2 Big Brow Pencil in Lingering from MAC · 3 The Wes from Sunnies Specs · 4 Glam Squad liquid matte lipstick in Naked Peach by Denise Go-Ochoa from Happy Skin

Faves ATM

Free weekends mean lazing around till noon on a Saturday, doodling and falling deep into the blackhole that is Instagram.

Here are a few of my current faves: Creamellow lippie from Innisfree which I got through online shopping portal Althea; L'Oreal's Pure Fire is still one of my favorite red-orange lippies—and so affordable, too; Radioactive Mushrooms in the Forest's natural fragrances are bomb. My picks? Toshi, Promise Ring, and Moonbathing; Bought this bottle of Beach Born sea salt spray because I was walking around aimlessly waiting for my friends for an hour. Glad I got it though because it's amazing!; My Carrie City tote can fit EVERYTHING; These espradilles from F21 are a late summer buy but who cares? We live in a tropical country—it's summer all year!

Favorites: June 2015

I know they always say to spend on experience and not material things, but you have to admit, sometimes there's really nothing like treating yourself to that one thing you've had on your shopping list for months! Ha.

The last time I bought a bag was when I splurged on a customized tote from Bags by Rubber Tree (they're the best!). It's been almost a year and I hadn't changed my bag since. When I saw my friend Erin with her vegan leather bucket bag from Posh Every Day, I knew I had to get myself one, too. I ended up getting two, hahaha. One medium in camel and a mini in black. As for the Seychelles pair, I've been wanting my own Holdin' My Breath flats ever since I saw them. Never really fit a pair, because they were a bit pricey. But after holdin' (hehe) off for so long, I finally just decided to splurge on a pair as a reward to myself. ;P No regrets because these are the comfiest pair of sandals I own now. Seriously!

Ever since I first heard "World Spins Madly On" on an episode of Grey's Anatomy, I've been a fan of the duo. Didn't know until they released their latest album that Deb was diagnosed with cancer in late 2013. After beating the big C, they recorded Sirens, which is now one of my favorite records of theirs.

What are your favorites this month? (:

Weekly / 07.20.2014

Music Monday

Ever since I read this article, I've been on a Garden State sound trip. Zach Braff's new movie Wish I Was Here also has a pretty awesome soundtrack.


Tasty Tuesday

Still thinking about the paella negra with aioli from this year's Yummy Eats. I clearly did not think my day through. After a couple of hours sampling food at the Metrotent (I didn't even get to make it to half of the list!), I had lunch with my college besties, which stretched on to merienda of coffee, macarons, and cheesecake. Eep. My excuse? PMS. Hahaha! It's always my excuse.

Wishful Wednesday

Hoping that I get to see the songs from Jason Mraz's latest album performed live. Maybe he'll swing by again? (:

Thoughtful Thursday

I've been trying to get back into craftier things these days. Luckily some friends indulge in my feeble attempts at typography and watercolor. Some illustrations I was commissioned to do a few months ago are about to be published in a book very soon. And I'm currently working on something fun for friends. Can't wait to see how it'll all come together! I'm happy to have discovered that a hobby is actually worthy enough to be seen by others. Hehe.

Fashion Friday

Got a pair of joggers on sale from Dorothy Perkins after catching a screening of She's Dating the Gangster with my friends from the office. Which, by the way, was not half bad. I truly feel that Kathryn Bernardo is Sarah Geronimo, junior (and I love Sarah G!). Little known fact: the seed of this movie was planted at one of our monthly reports. Haha! Crazy how it has snowballed into what it is now. CRAY! Also: the movie was totally a '90s throwback, making me reminisce about see-through beepers (didn't you have one of those, too?) and DMs (wish I kept my brown ones!). I am officially old.

Sunday Girl

Music Monday She & Him - "Sunday Girl (Blondie cover)" from Volume 3

Tasty Tuesday

After my friends' book signing, we had ramen. Tried out this new place. I'm really not the best person to ask for ramen recommendations, because they all really just taste the same to me. Haha! Split this set with D-an and was so busog. But there's always room for dessert! Cafe Au Lait mochi on a pretty plate. It was gone in about 10 seconds.

Wishful Wednesday

Checking out new arrivals on the H&M website, hoping I can do a bit of shopping in 2 weeks. Hee. (Also hoping I have enough money, haha!)

Thoughtful Thursday

Fashion Friday

Unearthed a pair of saddle calf leather loafers from my mom's shoe boxes. The sole didn't crumble away when I wore them, yay! Also wore her fancy matchy watch with my dad (which is now in the custody of my brother). When I wear things she used to wear, I somehow feel connected to her. ♥

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

Oh, But I Thought I'd Ask You Just The Same

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

{ Good food, yummy drinks, and tons of stories. Always good to share with friends. }

Wishful Wednesday

{ Maybe it's time to take a leap of faith. (: }

Thoughtful Thursday

Source: theshoppingbagstore.com via Macy on Pinterest

Fashion Friday

 

{ Currently on my want list }

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

Young Hearts, Run Free

Music Monday

{ From the Levi's Pioneer Sessions two years ago }

Tasty Tuesday

{ What makes any breakfast great: crispy bacon and coffee!}

Wishful Wednesday

Source: parfois.com via Macy on Pinterest

{ A watch with a huge face. }

 
Thoughtful Thursday

Source: goodandpretty.tumblr.com via Macy on Pinterest

{ My kind of peeps }

Fashion Friday

{ Finally got myself a polka dotted chambray shirt!}

* weekly-themed post adapted from That's Chic

Local And Handmade

I love being around creative people. There's something so inspiring about seeing handmade things.

After the baby shower, I headed to Hip Pinoy along Katipunan extension with Mikko to check out her booth. I ended up saying hello to some of the crafters I met at Alessa's First Craft Soiree. Also, I couldn't resist getting a few things from the booths. Self-control, what's that?

Mikko shared her booth with her cousins, Aki of The Girls Room, and Dina of Wired Charms.

Mansy of Hey Kessy had all sorts of prettiness on her table.

From April's stash, I picked up this pack of Artisan cupcake toppers. Still thinking of what to do for my birthday. Maybe I can finally have that Pushing Daisies tea party I've always wanted to do. These would be perfect for that! She was also selling pretty accessories and dateless journals.

Got myself two rolls of washi tape (for what, I really don't know. I have a bunch of tape from my trip to Singapore that I still haven't touched. Hoarders alert!) and a free sticker and yellow heart. Hehe.

Love the color combo of this craft lace keychain. Thinking of attaching it to my multicolored Yakpak.

Sweet surprise of the day: Wired Charms earrings! Dina let me pick a pair and even wrapped them up in lovely packaging.

I've been told a few times to join bazaars during Christmas time, but I always think I can't handle the work. Maybe sometime soon would be a good time to try. We'll see!

You, You're Like A Dream, Dream Come True

Music Monday

I promise when I turn 30 I will stop with this ridiculous obsession with teenybopper things. Okay, wait. Don't quote me on that, hahahaha!

Tasty Tuesday

Love when restaurants let me switch up items on the menu. I got the Mango Hazelnut Crepe, but had them change the mangoes to bananas instead. This is my fave thing to order from La Creperie!

Wishful Wednesday

My uncle's awesome gate. The galvanized steel eye is brilliant! Someday, I want to own a house that's different from your standard cookie-cutter home.

Thoughtful Thursday

Print from Marielle of Craft MNL, part of the loot bag from Alessa's birthday.

Fashion Friday

Above: A palm tree dress on sale and bought with gift certificates so it came out as P150++; Below: My attempt at dressing young for the Jonas Brothers concert last Friday. Had tons of fun and I'm not ashamed to say I'm a huge fan. I love you, Nick J!

Shine A Light Through An Open Door

Music Monday

{ via Pretty Much Amazing}

Tasty Tuesday

{ Banh Mi Sliders and Tarte Flambée with Bacon, Gruyere, and Caramelized Onions at Wild Flour }

Wishful Wednesday

{via Rifle Paper Co. }

Dreaming up plans for next year. Time to visualize and actualize.

Thoughtful Thursday

{ via Curious Setting }

Wouldn't it be nice to have a place outside the city to call home?

Fashion Friday

 { via Posh Pocket Shoes }

Finally bought myself a pair after I got a message from the store saying my size was back in stock! Also got myself cheap silver flats before these got delivered, haha. EQ, what's that? Then I read this article on Refinery29 about The New Neutrals. I'm happy to report that pale pink and silver are part of the list! Nuks.

All You Got To Do Is Know How To Love Her

Music Monday

Tasty Tuesday

A plate of Chicken Chimichangas from Mañana

Wishful Wednesday
Can we install air conditioning for the entire country? This summer heat is insane. One shower a day is never enough!

Thoughtful Thursday

{ via Quote Diary }

Fashion Friday
Stuff I snagged at the opening of Forever 21 The Block

Every Day Is A Holiday

Music Monday

"Every Day Is A Holiday" by Esthero

Tasty Tuesday

My favorite Chicken Chimichangas from Mañana.

Wishful Wednesday

{ via Old Navy }

Swimsuits you can mix and match. Less than P500 a piece online because of the Easter sale—and they now ship to the Philippines apparently!

Thoughtful Thursday

From a trip 2 years ago. Excited to head back to the island with my college best buds this week!

Fashion Friday

{via Roxy }

Match your pedi to your footwear. Can't wait to dig my toes into the sand this weekend! ♥