OUTFIT: Gold

I love gold and all that glitters. From clothes to shoes to bags and even nail polish-- I have it in gold.

No, I have not given birth yet. These were taken almost a year ago. I miss my normal clothes and my heels. Shallow, I know. But I really do miss having to move around without bumping my tummy into something or someone, having to bend down with ease and most especially having to sleep soundly at night-- things that I just take for granted before. Anyway, I have a few more weeks to go! 

I've worn this dress so many times already, to two weddings actually. Much as I want to retire it, I can't. I love the soft fabric and the fact that I can wear it to a formal event or I can wear it casually depending on the accessories. So I am thinking of doing a little alteration to the dress. Right now, I have successfully taken out the shoulder pads. I am thinking of sewing beads & sequins on the dress, but I am short of an inspiration for now. 

Romwe (dress) | Mango (belt) | Charles & Keith (shoes)

OUTFIT: Neon Zebra Prints

I miss wearing shorts.

I actually miss wearing most of my clothes.

But I am not complaining.

I won't exchange what I have now with anything in the world.

It's raining hard here in Cebu.

I heard that there are some areas which are flooded already.

Stay safe everyone. 

Shorts: Shapes || Top: SM

OUTFIT: Ruffles and Prints

Almost all of my office clothes don't fit me anymore, save for a very

few corporate dresses. On days that I don't have court hearings,

my uniform consists of leggings and a loose or stretchable top.

leggings: Celine || DIY top || cover up: Boyet Fajardo || flats: HK 

OUTFIT: Pregnant, Purple and Proud

I have not posted any outfit post for months now. I am no fashion blogger, but sometimes I just want to dress up and feel good. That all changed with my pregnancy. My first trimester was not good at all. I was throwing up every day night (my so-called morning sickness happened at night). Things got better during my second trimester, but then my tummy was getting bigger every week. Dressing up every morning took quite longer because I had to try on many clothes and see which one still fits me. 

I don't want to buy maternity clothes. What will I do with it after I give birth? So I just bought regular clothes that are stretchable or garterized around the waist. This purple and gray maxi dress is one of those. It's very comfortable and also very versatile. It can pass as a semi-formal wear by accessorizing it with pearls. Or it can be worn casual like what I did here. The accessories sometimes do the trick. 

OUTFIT: Impulse

Who is guilty of impulse buying?

ME!

Not a very good habit, I must say (though, it's really not that bad. Teehee).

I am not the type who will go around all stores, comparing notes or prices at that,

then go back to the store where you initially fell in love with an item.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

BUY AT FIRST LOVE.

That's my motto. LOL.

Yes, I guess I can say I am an impulsive buyer.

I buy stuffs that I find cute, even if I have no decent use for it.

Like this dress, for example.

It has been with me for three years ago and I used it only now.

I bought it because of its sexy back (even if my back is far from sexy!)

But I will challenge myself from now on.

I will be more prudent on my purchases.

Can I do it? 

Haha.

OUTFIT: Amaya

Simone dress || SEPA earrings || Boracay market necklace and woven floppy hat

My good friend, Francis, aptly called my necklace Amaya. Yes, the teleserye (TV series) in GMA. I haven't seen the show, but I have a pretty good idea on what the plot is all about. Thanks to a special reenactment. Lol.

This, by the way, is my very first maxi dress. I consciously stayed away from maxis as I felt it was quite a risky outfit considering my height. What drove me to buy this was the colors. Simply irresistible! I also loved the way the dress flows. The beach just made the whole get up perfect.

OUTFIT: Electric (blue) Dreams

Familiar with that 80's music?

Well, it has nothing to do with my post. Haha.

But with the color electric blue.

It is no secret that I am biased to the color blue.

I'm a true BLUE lover.

I remember when I was in high school, I painted my room blue.

(Yes, I did most of the painting myself)

When the paint started to peel off years later,

a repainting was in order as we were doing major renovations in

the house. 

I wanted to veer away from blue and befriend the other colors

as well. After trips to the hardware store and looking (and comparing)

numerous color palettes, I finally ended up with---

BLUE!!!

How predictable right? Haha.

While choosing a paint color proved to be no-brainer for me,

selecting and creating an ensemble around my electric blue leggings

was surprisingly difficult. I bought the leggings precisely because of the

color. Little did I know that it will stay for months in my closet.

I didn't like the fit because it was not flattering in the hips area.

But,

thanks to the numerous fashion blogs, I finally found the inspiration and

courage to work on an outfit with my electric blue leggings.

My inspiration?

Chiara of The Blonde Salad.

via

So here's how I pulled it off:

Top: C2 || Leggings: SM Dept || Necklace: SEPA

OUTFIT: Fiery Red

When I don't have scheduled hearings, I forego the all-out corporate attire.

I don't feel most comfortable covered in a suit or blazer.

You will see me either in printed skirts or in a dress like this.

Is that a baby bump?

I WISH. 

Haha.

But it's just fats. Lol.

OUTFIT: No Other Woman

Have you seen the movie already? If not, then you should. Trust me, it's worth every penny. I don't normally watch Tagalog films in the movie house (don't be too quick to judge). With the jacked-up price of the cinemas nowadays, I carefully select the films that I should watch on its showing date from the films that can be shown either on HBO or Cinemax. If it doesn't fall on either category, well there's always the Internet for downloads or streaming.

Going back to No Other Woman, when we got to the movie house, I was surprised to see people lining up. The movie is really a hit! Because of the volume of people, we were seated to the farthest end of the row. I had to pass by several moviegoers before landing on my seat. Unfortunately for them, I wore my sky-high booties and I did feel a couple of toes being stepped on. Pasensya na, wa tuyua. ;-p Got distracted with Anne Curtis' opening salvo in a skimpy swimwear. Haha.

I know a lot have seen this trailer, but I'm just going to share it anyway:

OUTFIT: Sheer Black

Day 16:

(Crazy workweek + Lazy me = Super delayed posts)

Last week, I barely had time to breathe.

Meetings. Office blessing. MALA Sessions.

TM duties. Wife Duties.

Need I elaborate?

We just had our newly-renovated office blessed last Saturday.

I actually didn't know the dress code.

But I was told that my boss mentioned something

like a coat, not with a tie, but over denims.

Men. And their fashion. Lol.

Being the only lady lawyer in the firm, I got confused on what to wear.

Formal? Semi-formal? Corporate? Casual?

One thing's for sure though-- I must move freely in it because

I know I'll be moving a lot on that day.

I had this dress for almost three years now,

but this is the second time that I wore it.

Thank God, it still fits me. Lol.

When I bought this, I found it too plain, save for its asymmetrical hemline.

So I spiced it up by sewing on some beads.

It's supposed to run all the way down on the ruched part below

the line of buttons. However, laziness got in the way. Sigh.

I will make a mental note on this to have it done before the year ends. 

OUTFIT: Royal Blue

Day 14:

Do you know where was this taken?

Click HERE.

OUTFIT: Prancing on Paisley

Day 13:

(I know, I'm a day late again. Work.)

I'm happy to be wearing this skirt again, comfortably.

This was sitting in my closet for quite sometime.

I won't elaborate for fear of self-incrimination. Lol.

OUTFIT: Stripes & Gold

Day 7:

Remember the skirt that tweaked by changing the buttons? If not, click HERE.

I wore it to VECO TMC's Installation of Officers last week.

Their theme was STRIPES FEVER.

Just a very quick post. Deadlines. :((

OUTFIT: Babydoll

Day 3 of my 30-day challenge:

My mother would always tell me to dress appropriately for my age (I'm nearing the 30th mark)

and now, for my profession (I'm a liar, este a lawyer, though people find it hard to believe that because

of my petite frame). Well anyway, much as I dress accordingly to courtroom standards, there are days

that I want to dress playfully and add to that, youthfully. Nyahaha.

During the 4-day long weekend, we just stayed at home since our car was admitted to the 

car hospital (cute term ey? lol), save for the last day where we decided to avail of our

SM Cinema complimentary tickets. On how we got those? Let's just say our "combined"

legal and arguing skills got into play.

It's raining cats and dogs today here in Cebu.

Otherwise, our jogging plans will be put off

(again) to another day. Bad weather. Haha.

How's the weather in your place?

OUTFIT: Animal Print + Mustard

Lately, I've been attracted to animal prints. I find it sexy and flattering.

Would you believe that the skirt I wore here is more than 10 years old?

I bought it when in Hongkong. Though I never got to appreciate

it until recently. I don't like wearing it before for fear that I will tear the

sheer material away. Good thing I didn't decide to throw it away.

You might wonder why it still fits me after 10 years when there's a considerable

difference with my weight then and now. The secret? It's garterized! Haha.

I love the lace detail!

TGIF! The weekend beckons! 

What to do?

OUTFIT: Silk & Turquoise

The top I'm wearing was another impulse & accidental buy. Impulse-- I didn't

think twice on buying it because I never had a decent silk top. Accidental-- because

I was supposedly looking for a regatta/sailor-inspired outfit but I wasn't lucky. So I

got this instead. Haha. Justifications, I know! Please forgive me, I'm just a girl.

But the real clincher that sent this top over the cashier counter was the

unbelievable price slash down considering that the top is a Banana Republic

(yep, I got it on SALE!!!!) 

To add a splash of color to my neutral office ensemble, I wore this

turquoise, violet & gold bib necklace.

Gotta sleep now. Have to take an hour bus ride early tomorrow

for a hearing in a nearby municipality. Nite-ty!

Top: TOPS || Skirt: hand-me-downs from aunt ||

Bib Necklace: Ria Alazas

OUTFIT: Leaping Leopard

Lately, I have been scoring on animal prints. When I saw this leopard print top on the rack, I knew I just had to buy it.

This is what I wore to the Installation of New Officers for Midtown Toastmasters Club. Our theme for this year is "Blue Jeans". To match my red belt, I took out my ever reliable boots, since it was a bit gloomy that day (and true enough, it rained hard by nighttime).

  

Here's my overall look:

Top: Papaya || Cardigan: bazaar

Jeans: Next || Boots: bought in Macau
Belt: Memo || Bangles: Rubi

Goodnight! :)

I'll wake up to another crazy workweek.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

OUTFIT: Bloom in Brown

Locations: Casa Gorordo & Fort San Pedro

Event: We have some relatives from the US who came here for a vacation.

We brought them to Casa Gorordo and Fort San Pedro.

Then we treated them to dinner at STK.

Trivia: This is my first time in over two decades (that long!)

to have visited Fort San Pedro again.

I must say, there's a lot of improvement going on.

Speaking of improvement, I can truly say that

Plaza Independencia underwent a major major renovation. 

(I should know as it sits right across our office building.)

It really now looks like a plaza.

Kudos to our Mayor!

Here's what I wore:

Was trying to swirl and hubby was a bit shocked w/my pose. Thus the blur. Haha.

black cardigan: mother's

black cami: dept store

skirt: thrifted

slippers: Havaianas
(had to change into my Havas bec. my sandals are
not grass- & stairs-friendly)

OUTFIT: Color Block

My first attempt to do color-blocking. And it is a lousy one.

Oh well. I'll do better next time (promise).

I am currently in love with this hair accessory

(Although, as any other accessory, eventually it slips

 due to the texture of my hair)

OUTFIT:Beach-a By Golly!

Last May 7-8, 2011, we went to Camotes Island. This is the first leg of my outings this summer.

swimwear || dept. store
cover-up || thrifted
belt || Charles & Keith