TENNIS SKIRT

 Top: OntheDot OnlineShop / Tennis Skirt: Vintage / Heels: Mango / Sunnies: Sunnies by Charlie (Zalora) / 

Watch: Michael Kors

Photos by Donna de Belen

I'm browsing instagram everyday and Martine Cajucom never failed to amaze me with her own fashion style and photos. While checking her photos earlier today, I noticed that she's wearing a lot of vintagey pleated skirts, also known as tennis skirts. If  you guys didn't know, I'm a frustrated tennis player, seriously! I do clinics when I was still in grade school until early high school but didn't pursue it for some reason. And I still adore Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams. They're great players and stylish at the same time.

But Martine was really the one who inspired me today. So I raided my old closet, looked for my baby blue pleated skirt back in high school, it was actually a hand me down from my Aunt way back then and thank God it's adjustable, and here I am channeling Martine Cajucom wearing tennis skirt. She's really my peg now, can't you see I'm also wearing her brand Sunnies by Charlie that I got from Zalora Philippines. 

Please expect to see me wearing this skirt more often and wishing to have more vintage tennis skirts soon. I need more kinds and in different colors. :)

xx

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! :))

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. 

LUST FOR LIFE

Six days ago, I posted a photo just like what's above at my instagram account. I'm asking people to help me in deciding what to get between the two shoes. The New Balance 574 or the Zara leather heels? I know the styles are far different from each other for me to be confused. Some people said to buy the heels because it's really sexy, some told me to get both. Yeah, it really came to the point that I want to buy the two. But most of my friends replied to get the sneakers, because they know that I'm always working out and running as often. But the reason why I wanted to buy that sneakers is just for walking and not for training purposes. And it's really not practical to buy them at the same time, for me it's too much. I'm not impulsive as that. Haha.

After how many days of contemplating, I already decided to buy the sneakers when I get back to Manila. 

Now that I already picked the sneakers over the heels. The budget left for it is now competing for three items. Of course the heels is still there, I' in love with it. Don't worry, I'll try you first before paying the New Balance sneakers. 
Anyways, let's proceed to the new problem. I don't know what to avail on my left savings now between the three. Which one of them worth the money that I got? Is it still the Zara leather heels (a classic one), or The XX concert in Manila (on July 30 and maybe a once in a lifetime experience), or the Nikon 50mm lens (that I can use for more better photos in my blog)? 

Let me know what are your opinions for the stuff I'm lusting this month guys.
It's really hard to choose so I will really appreciate everyone's opinion. Thank you! 

KISS ASS ORIGAMI SKIRT

Kiss T-Shirt: Thirfted / Origami Skort: Apartment 8 / Flats: H&M / Sunnies: Divisoria / Necklace: Vivienne Westwood

On our third day, we rose again and went "shooooopinggggg". We don't have any plans for Bangkok on that day, so we went straight to Siam Paragon, on our excitement we didn't even notice that it was just 9:30 in the morning when we arrived and the mall opens at 10am just like here in Philippines. They said Siam Paragon is The Pride of Bangkok, it's a high end mall and it is one of the biggest shopping centres in Asia. They have Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, and name other brands that you want to covet. Even their Zara was far far different from here in Philippines, their collection and selection of clothes are wider and more beautiful than here. Anyways,  I didn't bought anything from there, I hauled somewhere that we don't have it here yet, which is H&M. Thank to my Mama! <3

Enough of my the mall experience, let's proceed to my #ootd that day. I know the Zara origami skort is ubiquitous in this season's blogospehere, but I'm just wearing a cheaper version from Apartment 8. It's really cheap because it's less than Php1000 compare to the Zara one. But of course the quality is different also, but I don't wanna spend too much on something trendy like this. Plus, have you seen anyone took a picture of the skort at the back? None! Because the back or the shorts part doesn't look good. How I wish it's origami style at the back part also, but still have a shorts inside.

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

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

TWENTYONE

 Yesterday was a Good Friday, but it doesn't mean that I can't be happy or celebrate my special day. We celebrated my 21st birthday in Chef Mama. It's a newly opened restaurant here in Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region.

The place was so beautiful! We seated at the lagoon pavilions. Its peaceful and relaxing. 

Kuya Jason and Ate Cocoy doing some wacky jump shot when we arrived.

 Order time!! The menu book was so big, big like a wedding album. It was full of delicious dishes, and the pictures will make you crave and you will be delighted to go back and try the other viands.

 Here are some of what we ordered. Baked Tahong, Big Pla-pla, Cordon Bleu, Tinumok, etc. Their prices are very reasonable. I'm surely will go back in there.

  BLOW TIME. I'm maarte, I want a cake for my birthday. Sayang ang wish noh! I had decadent chocolate cake from Caramel Bakeshop.

Guess what I wished for. :)

Zara Basic Dress

Vintage Hickok Belt from Mama

Oro Nero Platform Clogs from CMG