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.

VLM: The Queen Bee Collection

Viva La Manika's 3rd accessory collection and my favorite one to date. Imagine sparrows, cupcakes, knobs, mermaids and many others that tickles your fancy. Have you visited? Go ahead, take a peak.

Make that statement.

"Be it known that we the greatest are misthought." - Cleopatra

Sonny Rise

Wearing comfy casuals for a sunny day in Bicol 

Top - Thrifted || DIY Shorts || Borrowed from cousin sandals || Bag - Guess || Lips - MAC Lady Bug



Have you seen VLM's accessory line yet? :) Make sure to check it out dahlin ;)

MATTE

Wearing Etude House's matte polish in mint green. I have been scouring long enough for this color and imagine my delight when I saw this at Etude House! No second thoughts--BUY! I was really excited to go home for me to try it on (yes, i do my own nails *wink*)

The only down side for this is that it chips easily. But it's cute anyway, so that's okay. ;) This reminds me of cotton candies, and lollipops! ;)

NEWSPAPER NAILS TUTORIAL

I just had DIY newspaper nails today! Thank you to my sister who researched and did my nails, and I was happy how it went out. Such an added spunk to your look!

Here's how:


What you need:

1) Light/Bright colored nail polish

i used bright yellow, but i suggest you use either snow white or eggshell yellow to achieve the newspaper effect

2) Vodka
3) Cotton Buds
4) Newspaper

Procedure:

1) Clean nails, put nail polish then let it completely dry.
2) When completely dry, put vodka on the nail (one nail at a time).
3) Immediately after, put a small piece of newspaper on the nail.
4) Put vodka on top of the newspaper
5) Press the newspaper on the nail for about 30 seconds
6) Slowly peel off the newspaper on the nail. This transfers the print.
7) Top it of with a clear nail polish to darken the letters on the nail, then let it dry.


You should be having something like this:

Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! :)


Stay awesome!

Riz <3