BAROQUE

 Top: Mango / Skirt: Zara TRF / Heels: Mango / Lipstick: MAC Lady Danger

Photos by Donna de Belen

These are my two favorites in my wardrobe right now. The white baroque top that makes me feel clean and "mabango". And the black flair skirt that makes me feel girly and sexy. Since they are my faves, I wore them on a special day which is Christmas.

I spent time with my whole family at the de Belen's side. Ate a lot of food, as you can see my tummy was so big in the photos, we took it right after eating lunch. I can't help myself, the kare-kare and hamonada prepared by my lola is so delicious. I hope you guys also had a wonderful and merry Christmas just like mine. There's a lot of things we should be thankful.

By the way, I got the top just recently on SALE. I'm in long hunt for this kind of top. I don't know why, but I can say that it's really beautiful and very classy. Plus it's white, so you can pair it with everything. 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! <3

VANILLA CUPCAKE BAKERY

Dress: Zara TRF / Jacket: H&M / Shoes: H&M / Aviators: Bangkok / Watch: Michael Kors

 It's been a long time since my sister and I had a sundate like this. Really miss going to the mall with her, watch a movie, then eat somewhere. I thought she was in the mood to rest in studying for a day, so I invited her to catch the movie Insidious part 2 with me. She was the one who was with me too when I watched the first part and I guess there's a part 3 coming. Expect it guys, I'm sure with that.

But before the movie starts, we had our late lunch at this very dainty full of Cath Kidston stuff Vanilla Cupcake Bakery. They are not just selling cupcakes, but they are also a cafe serving rice meals, pasta, sandwiches, and a lot of cool drinks served in mason jars. My sister ordered salisbury steak at first but it wasn't available anymore, so she had BBQ ribs instead just like mine. Very tasty and delicious, my taste buds are really satisfied. All of their cupcakes are enticing right? But we didn't order anymore because I think it's too much if we did. Maybe next time when I get back again, tea party with my girls.

It was my sister's first time here. From food to the cute interior and furniture, I know she had a nice experience. Look at our chair! We felt like we were the Queen B sisters that moment and just wanna say to everyone who came that "you can't sit with us." Lol just kidding. Hashtag feelingera.

Vanilla Cupcake Bakery is located at M2 Level of TriNoma Mall (between North Ave. and Edsa), Quezon City

YIN YANG

Top: Zara / Skater Skirt: Divisoria / Sneakers: New Balance 574 / Watch: Michael Kors / Sunnies: Divisoria

Photos by Donna de Belen

Saturday was a very long day for me. I planned to wear this a little decent outfit except for the sneakers because I have to attend an event in Crowne Plaza for the office from day to night. Don't you love the details on my sleeve? :) But before that event, me and my sister meet our balikbayan cousins from Canada to have some lunch first in Yabu, Megamall. They're are just here for a vacation, so we agreed to just have lunch only and then part ways after it because of other errands we need to do. But unfortunately, the rain poured down so hard so I wasn't able to attend my event and my sister wasn't able to attend her class as well. But Donna just got lucky later on because of the heavy rain, schools cancelled all the classes. Oh Manila!

So we decided to just stay with them then every plan got changed. I feel so young again when I'm with Princess, Joecon, and Sherwin. It brings back a lot of childhood memoirs. Thank God, the rain also turned to our favor after two hours. From Megamall we went to Boom na Boom, it's a go kart racing circuit in Pasay City, too sad we can't use the facility due to wet racing trak. So I just grabbed the opportunity to take some outfit photos.

We transferred to Mall of Asia and just went ice skating. The last time I've been there was 4 years ago, so I really miss gliding in the ice. Ice skating was really fun though it will make you really tired that's why we gave up in less than an hour. 

Lastly, we had our dinner to Sakae Sushi, also located in MOA. The place is really cute because they have a sushi train, you can eat all the sushi on the conveyor for only Php399. Hi there Joecon! :))

FEELING BLUE

 Chambray Button Down: H&M / Origami Skirt: Apartment 8 / Jacket: Thrifted / Clogs: CMG

Photos by Donna de Belen

First of all, I want to say thank you to my sister who spare me a little of her time just to snap some photos of my outfit, despite of her busy schedule in studying. I really appreciated it. I love you!

I am glad that I have something to post on my blog today because I wasn't able to blog last week. There's a therapeutic feeling when I write in here, so I really wish I can do this more often. I was just feeling blue this past few weeks because of many reasons. Maybe I just need someone to talk to, someone to be with that I can talk about my thoughts and ideas. Someone that will inspire me and encourage me in good ways. Communication is really important right? But it's really hard for us to express what we really feel inside especially on those people that you're not close with. Of course there are some people that I trust and discuss everything that's on my mind, but sometimes those people are so busy and they have no more time with you. I'm trying my best to understand, so please bare with me also my dear readers with this drama-rama of mine.  

Anyway, let's end the emo part and proceed about my outfit of the day. Today which is Sunday, I wore this for a late lunch date with my sister at Teresita's in Tomas Morato.  Teresita's is also owned by the Razon's, so they're almost similar to each other. We suddenly miss their best Kare-Kare in the city with a very affordable price. I can't prove it to you in words and I didn't take a picture of it too, but it's a must try! I swear. :)

PURE NEUTRALS

Crossover Sheer Blouse: OntheDot OnlineShop / Khaki Pants: Gap / Ankle Strap Heels: Mango / Gold Watch: Michael Kors

Just pure neutrals and some cute pastel colored birds on my sheer top. This is what I wore yesterday at the mall to buy what I'm lusting for a long time. Yes, I already bought the New Balance 574 and I'm satisfied. Yey! I will give them a spin soon and will show you here in my blog. But right now, they're just resting under my bed where I put all my shoe boxes. I also visited the salon for some hair cut because this kind of very long hair is so hard to manage now. So on my next post, you will see then my kinda shorty hair, but not too short. But if you're following me on instagram (@dianadebelen), maybe you have already seen it. 

MARIMAR

 Off Shoulder Top: Ombre Manila / Shorts: Forever21 / Heels: Payless / Watch: Michael Kors

Sorry for photo bombing , I'm just #GGSS or "Gandang Ganda Sa Sarili" in these pictures. This is what I wore yesterday in TriNoma to get my nails done with my sister at our favorite Bench Fix Salon. 

I feel like MariMar (Thalia and not Marian Rivera) when I'm wearing this white off shoulder top, actually it's my current favorite this summer. I don't know why, but maybe because I just feel beautiful, girly, and lakas maka-dyosa in this top. Hahaha! Please forgive me for being such a "feelingera", that's the confidence that I have.

Then at night, I invited my best friend Regine to join us for dinner in Mango Tree Bistro. My sister and I are craving for Thai cuisine especially Thai iced tea, yeah still can't get over with the food in Bangkok. We ordered Yum Mamuang (Green mango salad with peanuts and grated coconut), Gai Hor (Marinated chicken thigh wrapped in pandan leaves served w/ sweet tamarind sauce), Pork Spare Ribs Curry and of course Thai ice tea. Nom! After this dinner, cravings satisfied and our tummy was so full seriously, then we hopped at Nommu to have some few drinks and a lot of chikas to catch up. Best manic Monday! xx