Hair Enchantments

Finally, after 3 long years of digesting the idea of me having this hair comes to an end. I have been sporting long tresses ever since I can remember, and thought that having it this short was waaay far from being possible because of my face shape. But blah on insecurities and hello body (and face shape) appreciation!

And to my haircut peg: Audrey Tautou.

Weekly Delights

Source

1 - Awkward confessions

2 - Cafe dates from my boyfriend

3 - Hot peppermint chocolates

4 - Random donuts

5 - Unsolicited love advices

6 - Phone calls from old friends

7 - Choir Services

8 - A dose of sunshine

9 - New travel plans

10 - Improved internet speeds

Harper Sadie Blair

As I sip on this hot chocolate, i've been sinking myself about this unfathomable miracle of life. Visited one of my girlfriends (Jazel) as she gave birth to this honeypie.

Last 27 October 2013, our little angel, Harper Sadie Blair was embraced by the world. It was just a couple of months back when we were trying to imagine how you look and how you would feel in our arms as we carry our babydoll.

The legit mother. I'm so proud of you Jaze, you're helluva superwoman.

Aaand now to the pretending mothers. Look at our fascination with this gem.

Mommy Paula

Undocumented Dates

A PHOTO-HEAVY POST.

Life has been incredibly fantastic these days, and as a responsible blogger as I am, of course I documented everything....NOT. All photos are from by awesome boyfriend's Instagram account.

September 26, 2013: Seconds after my Pinas arrival from Doha. We survived a year!! For everyone who's in a long distance relationship, that first tight hug when you finally have each other is THE BEST.

September 26, 2013: Went directly to MOA with the family and Che to eat nothing but PORK. Game face: ON. Plus the obligatory shoe photo.

Finally had my hair chopped off! After 3 years of Ji's hardwork in convincing me to do so. 

Orange sleeveless top - H&M || Aztec print mullet skirt - Max || Black studded bag - H&M || Silver glittery flats - H&M

(Oh look at me, consolidating outfit posts in one blog entry. Yes, I know, I know.)

The boyfriend went to CDO, and look at how he swayed the barista to do this. After more than 5years of being together, he still has this kind of touch. *insert hearts here*

About to watch Runner Runner (which I never understood) with this gentleman. 

Deep purple top - Topshop || Velvet leggings - Terranova || Peeptoe flats - Topshop

Finally had Larcy's after getting so hyped in social sites just right after I left for Doha. Those cupcakes were DIVINE. Stayed there for a good couple of hours with Ji, and capped the night off by reading books. I love reading books with this guy.

Royal blue top - Topshop || Pleated skirt - Thrifted || Silver flats - H&M

Venue for Tito Jerry's 50th birthday (Jireh's Dad)

Black dress - Mango || Coverup - Splash || Belt - River Island || Silver flats - H&M

How could I not love duyans.

That after party coffee and "all-there" conversations with Ji's family.

Decided to have a massage (finally Riz, finally! Thank you babe)

Denim top - St. John's Bay || Pencil skirt - Bazaar || Leopard sneakers - H&M

Don't you just love it when he introduces you to his friends? He profusely does. <3

It's a different feeling when you're completely a physically-there-girlfriend. The way he unimaginably comprehends certain situations always make me wanna hug and love him more. 

Finally had kwek-kwek! Still not the dirty kind though (Yes, I want those you can see on the streets)

I'm recently getting a lot of comments about me pegging on Miley Cyrus, or Riki Flo. UH, first of, they weren't my peg, secondly, it's just the hair.

Neon green sleeveless top - Forever 21 || Black leggings - Mango || Purple sneakers - H&M

To finally meet almost all of his funny and pleasant Marriott friends i've been talking to on the phone while I wasn't in Manila. 

Send Off for Another Gem

Goodbyes, shall I get used to this now. Another gem begets freedom. 

Oryx Rotana - business lunch - Villaggio - Kara

Studded sling bag - H&M || studded olive green top - H&M || Aztec print skirt - Max || Gladiator sandals - Pim Kie

VLM's Love Month Collection: I Love Me Some You

Yuz, we have something more interesting than red roses and chocolates this love month. Be sure to hop onto Vivalamanika's latest treasure hive.

The Year That Was

As I lounge in this first few days of the year, I course through all the strawberry-filled memories of 2012. "It was a good one, a good one" I always say. Looking back on the photos captured from the past year, gives me yet again a sly smile to the Higher Power who made it possible and bearable. I officially welcome you, (yes on my own pace) 2013. Bring it.

Oh Bloodrush's first issue. Had a sweet heart attack

Channeling droopy eyes with (none other than) Af for VLM

This unforgettable window pane.

Still, my favorite VLM collection to date.

Laying our hands on every single VLM novelty piece.

And then, Ta-daa, we launched VLM's first ever novelty nifties.

Bicol 2012

Ah, I miss you, hermana.

Was one of those Bloodrush meetings over a cup of coffee. Oh the minds of these women. <3

The queens and culprits of Bloodrush

THAT. NIGHT.

Onto blue drinks and lights.

We were Spice Girls that night, and went ziggy zig ah.

StyleBible 's been a darling to me last 2012. Honored. So honored.

Always one of those dates that keep me fight for life.

My first ever climb.

Aaand BR's second issue. Woosh.

Finally, our own Coachella, Manila Music Festival

 3/4 of the hands I grew up with. Futures.

We cried and laughed at the very same time. That night, we knew, the stories over a glass of this fancy drink,  made us the women we now are.

We both didn't shed a tear. Because for us, I never left. It's all about the mindset, honey. (At the airport going to Doha)

Doha's sunset.

Zebo + Aspire

Doha's Cityline.

Let's build more of these, 2013.