Wardrobe Remix #5

I'm trying to figure out what to wear for upcoming holiday parties, this is on my "maybe" list. I really like the layers of this dress, I'm just not sure how to make it more festive-looking without overdoing it :)

Dress: H&M

Tights: Betsey Johnson

Shoes: Anne Klein

Bag: Kenneth Cole
I'm not quite sure if the bag goes with the outfit, it looks a little off...

Wardrobe Remix #4

Even the most conservative of dressers has to have at least one slutty outfit. This is mine... (I look like a baby prostitute.)

Dress: XOXO

Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe

Minaudiere: Tarte

Really weird cheap brooch...

To be honest, I've never worn this out, just waiting for the right time I guess :)

Wardrobe Remix #3

Another cool dress, literally and figuratively :) Seriously, I love dresses. If girls didn't have dresses it would take twice as much time to get ready, don't you think? This is what I call a throw on and go outfit...

Dress: Folded & Hung

Shoes: Michael Kors

Bag: Nuovedive

Whoops! I forgot I already used that bag on a previous post so I'll change it, hehe.
This one is from Michael Kors. I really appreciate good workmanship on stuff like bags and shoes because they take a lot of beating from me and I really need these things to hold up their end of the deal. It upsets me when straps break or hardware comes loose, I don't know if I'm the only one who's like this :)

Wardrobe Remix #2

Tights seem to be really popular these days so I got a couple too! Gosh, I hate being a fashion slave. Another retarded face, I still have to get the hang of this camwhoring business :)

Dress: Kamiseta

Sweater: Julie's Closet

Tights: Nicole Miller

Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe

Bag: Nuovedive

There's something so luxurious about a bag made in Italy. I don't know what it is with me and Italian handbags but I do love them...
It's so hard to pull off patterned tights, hence the all black ensemble. Even though the tights are brownish, I think it works... Anyway, that was the best I could do, I'm not too adventurous so I have to tone it down with the black :)
Really cool print, a little bit grandma-ish but what the heck - everyone loves vintage nowadays :)

Wardrobe Remix #1

Thought I'd play dress up and take pictures while I'm at it :) Forgive the weird face, I'm new at this...

Dress: Tomato

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bag: from Vienna

Watch: BCBGirls
This is one of my favorite dresses, it's practically a no-brainer to wear. Plus, it has pockets!
This bag is really beat up, I got it a few years ago for maybe less than €20. I can't seem to part with it, the pleather is butter soft now that it's so old. I really should let this bag retire...

It's A Miracle!

My brother got into a car accident last night, he totaled his car but miraculously walked away without a scratch. It's nothing short of a miracle! He woke up having neck and back pains though so he's on his way to the hospital to get that checked out.

The police officers on the scene told him that if he were driving 5 miles faster he would've not been so lucky. Also if the impact was stronger it could've reached the oil tank and may have caused a fire. I dunno, but I'm thankful none of that happened. The car is junk now but what's important is that my brother is alive and safe. Thank God!

The Face Shop Haul

Got a few things from The Face Shop the other day. I was only hoping to get a cleanser but being me, I walked away with more than I originally planned...

From left to right with mini reviews:

* Clean Face Mild Lotion - reminds me of Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion except it's so hard to get the product out of the bottle. Such a hassle!

* Organature Granule Foam - was persuaded to get this because I'm a sucker for organic products. It's ok but I'm still keeping my St. Ives Scrub as a back-up.

* Diamond Shine Lipgloss - I LOVE this lipgloss! It reminds me so much of Tarte's lipglosses, very moisturizing and the color looks great on me.

* Brightening Rice Water Powder Wash - I got this because I haven't tried a powder cleanser before, it's quite an interesting concept. I'm having fun mixing the powder with a little bit of water and creating a cleansing foam. Awesome marketing idea for long-haul flights.

* Fruit Garden Hand Lotion - I like the Olive & Mint combination (not really a fan of fruity scents) and it's lightweight and absorbs quickly.

The saleslady also gave me a few sample freebies, I have yet to try them out.

Vanity Show

I've been reading a lot of makeup blogs recently and for some reason it inspired me to write this post. So I'm going to share where I put my face on...

Really basic set-up here - a box of Kleenex, a lamp, double-sided magnifying mirror, makeup and things to take them off, beauty tools like brushes and whatnot... My makeup collection seems so dismal compared to other girls out there, especially these beauty gurus on YouTube. But it's more than what I need actually. I also religiously get rid of a lot of makeup quite frequently and replenish my favorites. I throw away powders/minerals every year and anything cream or liquid every six months so bacteria don't grow on them.
An awesome way to store cotton! It's so convenient - and pretty :)
And last but not the least - my Sephora-inspired brush holder. Just a regular wide glass jar (deep enough to sink brushes into), some flower vase fillers and marbles. I also stuck ribbon on double-sided tape for aesthetic purposes.

Unintentional Weight Loss

My gums are still healing from my previous oral surgery (see last post) and I still have 2 stitches in my mouth so I can't really eat anything solid yet. I feel like a baby - my diet is restricted to liquid and soft food for now, everything cold or room temperature. So I've been living on Cerelac, juice, milkshakes, yogurt and broth. Ugh. I'm so sick of it! I can't wait to eat real food again!

My lunch...

As a consequence of this diet restriction I'm on, I've been losing mad weight. Unlike some people, I actually need to gain weight, I'm so skinny as it is already. So, yeah, this is not good. I remember this also happened when I first got the dreaded braces, I had a hard time eating for about 2 weeks.
On the other hand, I now have an answer to anyone who asks me how to lose weight quick - get some teeth pulled! Hehe, just kidding.

Bye Bye Wisdom Teeth

I just had 4 wisdom teeth taken out. Should've had them pulled years ago but I didn't know any better. I only considered having them taken out when I was having a lot of pain. Turns out 2 of my wisdom teeth were impacted. I swear, all my future children will have them prophylactically removed by the time they're 20.

Sorry for the gross picture, but hey, you see worse things on the internet. The oral surgeon was actually amused that I had a cute baby 3rd molar. That tooth didn't really bother me but I wanted it out anyway in case I had a problem with it in the future.

My face is still numb from the anesthesia but I'm a happy camper. No pain whatsoever :) Good thing I didn't end up like this kid...

Burning A Hole In My Pocket

I was so excited last month for the launch of Canon's latest PowerShot - the G11. I've had it a little over a week already but due to time and work constraints I haven't had the chance to really play with it until now. Isn't she a beauty?

I have to say I'm seriously impressed by what it can do. I was debating whether to get a Leica or this one, I'm really glad I got this (but I will forever want a Leica, go figure).

Now I won't have to take this monster around all the time. It's really annoying and attracts too much attention.

I also got a couple of shoes since my last shoe post. I got these slouchy suede boots from Jessica Simpson to replace my old tan boots (the one that got pooped on by a pigeon in Venice). Anyway, I like the buckle detail and it looks pretty sturdy - good for schlepping around or running errands.
This shoe is by another singer - Carlos Santana. What's up with singers designing shoes nowadays? Anyway, I really love them on my feet, they're awesome.
Another view of this sexy platform. Don't you love the crazy leopard print and the asymmetry? I think it's a nice combo.
And last, I got practical brown suede pumps. They look great with jeans as well as more dressy outfits.
I don't have a lot of shoes, contrary to what some of you may think, I know some girls who have way, way more than I have. I get rid of a pair whenever I get a new one so I keep my collection of less than 50 pairs manageable :)

Hanger Makeover

I bought a bunch of non-slip skinny hangers (120 to be exact) because I was hating how disorganized my closet looked. I originally wanted those wood hangers but my space is really limited... maybe when I get a huge walk-in closet I'll reconsider them :) But for now, these are awesome for saving space, and slippery clothes like silk don't fall off because of the velvety texture.

A before look. Note that I must have more than 5 different kinds of hangers in there plus those eww wire hangers from the dry cleaners.
After. Ahhh... much better!
Now if I wanted to continue this madness I would've color coordinated my clothes too but I'm not that intense, hehe.

Boots, Sneaks And Heels

A few more shoe purchases this month... First are gray suede slouchy boots from Steve Madden. I love that it's flat and has no zipper so I can just slip them on if I'm in a hurry :)

Nike running shoes. Believe it or not, I've never owned a pair of Nikes prior to this.
I've had everything from Puma to Reebok to Saucony, never a Nike, but I recently got a Nike+iPod to monitor my progress and I needed a shoe that holds the sensor. Weird that I'm getting a shoe just for that, I know...

And finally, pink platform sandals from BCBGirls. Really simple, perfect for showing of your pedicure :)

That's all folks!

A Clean Slate

Just finished upgrading to Snow Leopard. There's really not much difference from the previous Mac OS. I also cleaned house - backed up important stuff, deleted old, stale files, and reformatted my computer which took me a good few hours. Here's a screenshot of my Macbook now...

I also installed iLife '09 and iWork '09 as well as Office 2008. Whew! I still need to put back some of my documents, pictures and music as my computer is virtually empty, I don't even have my own desktop background yet :)

PhotoHunt: Surprise

Alex was really surprised by the camera's flash. Good thing he didn't cry, only momentarily stunned :)

See more PhotoHunter entries here.

District 9

I am not a fan of sci-fi movies, nevertheless, my brothers wanted to watch this one over Julie & Julia, which was my choice... Honestly, I could go without having seen this movie and I wouldn't miss out on anything but since I saw it already, there's really nothing much I could do about it except try not to think about the bad taste it left in my mouth.

The movie took a while to develop - I lost interest 10 minutes into it because of the documentary-like scenes that didn't really capture my attention. Add to the fact that the whole story centered on aliens living in our planet and the insane amount of gross and violent scenes, it really wasn't my type of movie up until it was almost over. Although I appreciated it ending the way it did.

Thinking about it afterwards, District 9 goes deeper than the usual sci-fi thrillers in that it opens our minds about segregation still existing in our world, desperation in poverty, division of classes, the corruption of power and the ruthless cruelty and uncompassionate human nature on the other side of the spectrum. This movie was an acquired taste, I liked the hint of satire but could really do without the guts and gore flying around in the screen while I'm eating my popcorn...

Litratong Pinoy: Hapunan

Isa sa mga paborito kong kainin ang lutong Koreano. Mabuti nalang at sa isang restaurant kami kumain ng hapunan, mahirap maghugas ng maraming pinggan! :)

Watering The Plants

"In my world everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows, and poop butterflies."

-Katie, from Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

PhotoHunt: Ripples

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Litratong Pinoy: Merienda

Tsaang pang-hapon [o afternoon tea] ang aming merienda isang araw. Mainam ito kapag ikaw ay hindi busog o gutom, kasama nang magandang usapan.

Magara ang pagka-disenyo ng mga palayok at nananatiling mainit ang tsa dahil sa apoy sa ilalim nito.

Mga panghimagas - cheesecake, ice cream, at cookies...
Isang kutsarita.