FLOATING MARKET

Top: Forever21 / Shorts: Forever21 / Flats: H&M / Hat: SM Dept. Store / Bag: Balenciaga / Sunnies: Gurly Glam Shoppe

One and half hour, that's how long you will travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. It was a long drive so we had the chance to sleep going there. Yey! 

We have spent our second day from elephants to the floating market. Just like here in Philippines, the place is more provincial so the weather or air was more like fresher compare to the city. But still it was hot, thank God my #ootd for second day was the comfiest of what I brought. I guess they're all cotton with very light fabric, you can sleep with them too. Haha! I think stripes and floral are a great combo for summer, simple not too loud but then your not plain. For me it's still very important to wear comfortble clothes when you travel. Like on this situation, I enjoyed sitting comfortably on our boat rides.

On the other note, can you still remember my Beijing trip last year? Where I was also drinking Coca-Cola. This year I made it again, I'm planning to make a cola adventure in every country I will go. From last year, this year, next year and to the coming years. *Fingers crossed*

STARBUCKS PLANNER 2013

Look at that popping cheek bones. Of course that was me who was full smiling after I got my Starbucks Planner 2013 in White color last Wednesday while my family and I are waiting for the time of Disney on Ice. Thank you for all the people who helped me gain all those stickers.

I've been using a planner or sometimes a diary for me since I got in college. It really helped me to organize and remember things. I also write there what I did that day, where did I go, people names or friends I have made that day so I can know how many years do our friendship exists up to now. 

My Starbucks planner last year was like gone to waste. I almost didn't write anything on it except for our family trip to Beijing. Because I felt like my life was miserable in 2012, seriously. Since it was full of crappy moments, I just left all the pages blank. Yeah, I'm such a drama queen sometimes. So new year, new planner so I'm really hoping this year will be good to me because this year will be "change for the better Diana".

LADY DANGER

One last shot for 2012. Last year I had the same count of posts from this year. I did't know how does that happened but of course I didn't do it in purpose, if I just have the chance to make it double, I will. I believe in quality over quantity when it comes to my blogging.

For me, this year wasn't that good compared to my past years. I have so many ups and downs, it was like a roller coaster ride (literally) but it wasn't the end of the world right and life must go on. I have learned so much things with my mistakes even if I repeated some of it twice or thrice. I'm really thankful to God, my lovely family, my true friends (you know who you are), who are always there for me, who never gave up on me. And of course to you my readers who always put some smile on my face whenever my blog level up on top blogs, who left some comments, and hype me on lookbook.

So I'm really looking forward for 2013. I wore this polka dot pants and MAC Lady Danger for my lips for some luck this new year. And I will jump and jump and jump (yes, in heels) when the clock strikes 12:00 midnight. I still want to grow taller at my age, please add 2 inches to my 5 feet 4 inches height please?

I want to greet my sister/ best friend/ baby/ partner in crime/ forever kakampi/ my photographer a happy happy happy birthday to you Joyce!! I love you. <3

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!

Photos by Donna de Belen

Forever21 Plain White V Neck Shirt

Forever21 Polka Dot Pants

Brash by Payless Black Platform Sandals

Zara Sling Purse

TEXTURES

 

Do I look like I have a bipolar disorder in my pictures? First photo was like a crazy woman dancing on the street, then second photo was flat affect stare, and the third was just a normal smiling lady. Maybe I'm just so lively and gay today, because after a month of not posting, here I am again coming back because my sister slash photographer just arrived in Manila. *goofy dance*

 

Let's talk about my outfit for this hotty hot Sunday. Since my outfit have no prints, let's make it all about textures. That's me, if no prints, you should have any texture in your outfit. If you will focus on the sleeves of my top on the fourth photo, you will notice that it has a micro pleated fabric, and that was the reason I bought it last week, and I just got it in SM Department Store on sale. I paired it with my old textured skirt, I don't know what the texture or design is called, but more of like swirled ruffles. You can see me wearing it on lookbook.nu here, the first time I wore that skirt, that was 2010 and I didn't have this blog yet. Then lastly, I felt like Kate Middleton after adding that medalion looking necklace.

 

Hoping to blog consistently every week again. I miss this kind of moment, seriously!

 

Photos by Donna de Belen

 

Philosophy Top from SM Dept. Store

Ruffled Skirt from 168 Shopping Mall

Aldo Black Pumps

Forever21 Necklace

 









TAYLOR TOMASI HILL INSPIRED

Hearing mass is my number one priority on Sunday and next is blogging. I only blog once a week right now because of my busy schedule, plus my sister/photographer have no time for me also during her schooldays. I understand her situation because it's their "hell week" or the last 2 weeks before the semester ends. Good luck on your final exams sister!

I felt so uninspired yesterday and cannot think of any outfit to wear. You know the "you have nothing to wear" feeling? That's what I felt from afternoon til night. But I don't wanna miss the only day that me and sister are free to do it. I didn't give up so I was in front of my computer the whole afternoon looking for pegs and inspirations. Until I saw my favorite Taylor Tomasi-Hill wearing a military green pants and printed button down. TING! Just imagine a bulb lighted beside my head.  Thank God! There you go, I look for this pants sitting on my closet for two years now, seriously. I really love colors especially jewel tones rather than neon or pastel, so I paired it with my favorite bright blue top. And as you can see I tucked my pants under my ankle straps again.

That's all for now and I hope you guys had a blessed sunny Sunday too. :)

Photos by Donna de Belen

Thrifted Printed Blue Button Down

Express Satin Military Green Pants

Mango Nude Ankle Strap Heels

Prada Baroque Inspired Sunnies from Gurly Glam Shoppe

WEDGE SNEAKERS

Sundate! It's been a long time since the last time I had a date with my sister Donna plus her bff Melissa. I love spending time with them because they are fun to be with and will always give you a positive vibe. There was no dull moment earlier seriously. We have decided to spent our Sunday at Greenbelt for some change. Watching "The Perks of being a Wallflower" is our number one priority on going to the mall. If you have read and appreciated the book, I think you will like the movie also. The author Stephen Chbosky was also the director so no wonder it was faithful to the novel. Quoted from Mel!! :) 

Then what's good after shedding a tear and seeing the movie? There was a free popsicle waiting for us outside the cinema. Yey!

I hope you guys had a great Sunday too! 

And I want to share a favorite quote I got from the movie and tell me what can you say about it.

"We accept the love we think we deserve."

Photos by Donna de Belen

Thrifted Blue Cropped Blazer

Sheer Baby Collar Top from Crossings

Hollister Denim Cropped Shorts

Feet for a Queen Wedge Sneakers

DIY Floral Sunglasses

The first time I saw this photo on the internet, I know to myself that I want it and I need to get it. I've been eyeing on this floral sunglasses or Dolce & Gabbana's Baroque-inspired for months now, searching the stores in world wide web but I can't find any. Mister Google only gave me DIY results. So, why not DIBM (do-it-by-myself), right?

But its not that easyyyyy. At first I didn't know where I can buy those ceramic flowers. I visited all the stores that possibly selling that thingy in our small town. While roaming Daet, suddenly a visual popped on my mind, I knew where I can find them. I went to an accessories store, and there you go I got some earrings with ceramic flowers on it.

You'll need:

• a pair of sunglasses
• ceramic flowers (mine was detached from earrings)
• popsicle stick (mine was tongue depressor, I hope you know why haha)
• toothpick
• super glue

 Start by squeezing a small amount of super glue onto the popsicle stick. Because it drys quickly.

Using the tip of the toothpick,  apply a little onto the back of the flower of your choice. Press the flower firmly and hold it in place until the glue sets. I started at the outer corner of my sunglasses then add another inwards.

When the front flower sets, unfold the sunglasses and add some more at the side or arms. Repeat on the other side and allow to dry for a couple of hours.

 Your floral sunglasses are ready to wear!!!

BALENCIAGA INSPIRED

Yes dolls, dreams do come true. This outfit is always on my mind since last month, I just can't find a time when and where should I wear this. With this asymmetrical top, high on the waist short shorts and exaggerated boxy jacket. Have you already guess what collection from Spring 2012 RTW inspired me? Yes it's Balenciaga. This is my version of runway to real way. What I love about this is the deep color and textures. You can check the complete collection in style.com here. And maybe you have already seen the collection wore by the it girls in Preview 17th Anniversary cover. 

Photos by Donna de Belen

Zara Top

H&M Shorts

Thrifted Jacket

Prada Baroque Inspired Sunglasses

PUMP GAS DASHING

Before I start, I am wishing a happy Eid al-Fitr to all my muslim friends and readers out there. It's a long weekend here in Philippines so everyone grabbed the chance to enjoy it. My sister Donna is enjoying it by going home here in Bicol. Yes, she's here in our hometown Daet. You know how happy I am when we are together! Because I have my "sister" slash "photographer" slash "driver" and most of all my "best friend". I love my sister so much!! She just arrived this morning from an eight hour travel time from Manila. I know she's stressed or tired from the trip but she still managed to company me for this. 

We stopped in this Shell gas station to pump some diesel and this is also the opportunity to have a photo on this kind of location. I want to try some other places now, aside from streets and gardens. Like what I have put on my August Mood Board. So gas station is now marked as check!

Photos by Donna

Zara TRF Sun Dress

Primadonna Sandals

Casio Illuminator Watch

Beadshop Slim Leather Cuff

PEOPLE WATCHING

These photos was taken just in front of our house, I mean on the other side of the road. My friend was struggling taking pictures because there was a lot of tricycles and people passing by. People are looking at me thinking who is this girl wearing something weird? Yes this outfit is mega weird here in the province. But the photo shoot must go on.  Thanks to my friend who took all the photos. He doesn't want to mention his name for now. 
Let's move to my outfit. My style for this post was inspired by my new favorite blogger Christing of Fashion Hedonism. And she's based in Hong Kong so I think she's Asian, even she doesn't look like an Asian. Her style is kinda grungy. I really like her because she looks effortless but still very stylish. And oooh Christing reminds me of my friend Kath who I really love so that's an additional point.


Top- + - X ÷; Cargo Skirt-Penshoppe; Chambray Top-thrifted; Sandals-CMG; Bag-Balenciaga; 
Sunnies-Gurly Glam Shoppe; Watch-Casio