THE jacket

BCBG Max Azria Runway Novak Jacket

yes. i'm in love.

from here.

pink

top & shorts: Zara

yep. this is me giving up on trying NOT to eat dessert. Two words: dessert buffet. At Cafe Marco, Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, Cebu City.

white

Yes, I am completely embracing the white shoes trend. What color to more perfectly show off tanned skin?

old school

dungarres: Volcom; bikini: Victoria's Secret; Lennon sunnies: Vans

Whipped out these Volcom dungarees I've had for a while now. Used it over my bikini while taking a break from surfing and having lunch. Old school comfy!

navy forest

photo from Sam V

photo from Sam V

my two musketeers Nina & Kim

Last Spetember, when I found out we were being invited to our friends' Pao & Sam's wedding in Feb, I sort of thought of what I wanted to wear already but said "Nah, that's still in February. More than enough time to buy or have a dress made."

Fast forward to end of January, panic mode. Good thing my friend Tin has a closet full of goodness. I raided her hangers one day (along with my fellow musketeer Kim - watch our for her outfit post on this on kimcamjones.blogspot.com!) and found this simple yet elegant gem from Zara. And it's also satisfying to my recent color obsession! It's a light gray chiffon tube with navy blue water color-esque forest print, and a deep navy blue lining. 

Did my own hair and thanks to youtube tutorials, I was able to do a messy chignon by myself. Not bad Niks. *patsselfonback Also did my own makeup - opted for a clean face, just mascara and bronze blush, with a deep plum lip. 

dress: HouseOfTin (hahaha); shoes: Aldo; clutch: Mom; lippy: Maybelline refined wine, silver accessories: gifted

not your typical bathroom photo. kimjonesyoucrazy!

lusting after...

... this dressing room. But I'll change the ottoman into a plush lounging chair or even a bean bag or a hammock. And I will not be owning only black white and grey clothing. And no golf bag. I'll put a bag or hat stand instead. Or a lamp. And I'll put some artwork to make it more into a dressing ROOM rather than just a walk-in-closet.

... and this vanity table. But I'll tweak it again by not putting it in an old-fashioned room. the same table, mirror and lamp in a modern room (see dressing room above), a more modern floral piece.

... this coffee table-slash-fireplace. Why didn't I think of this???

from here

I also want it to be cold enough so we actually DO need a fireplace.

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... the Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" JETT Collection!!!!

http://natalieoffduty.blogspot.com/2013/01/introducing-jett-messenger.html

And because of my good friend Tin, I can't stop thinking about these high top wedges!!!

asos.com

asos.com

my backpack obsession still hasn't been satisfied.

coach leather backpack

...this American Apparel high waisted slim fit jeans.

dear American Apparel, y u no ship to the philippines?

... this oh so dazzling sequined maxi skirt. I know the holidays are over but maybe save it for the 2013 holiday season? :) 

DIY sequin maxi skirt (from here)

from here

Anyway, these are a few of my favorite things (right now). I don't think the dressing room's doable unless I buy a house. hahaha

shoe dreamin...

you know what they say...a girl can never have too many shoes!

which one should i get for myself?

Modern Vice Jett Boot
image from here

sparkle anyone?

two - toned

I've been wanting to try the ombre hair trend for quite some time now. I asked around where I could get one and found out that Azta Urban Salon does great ombre jobs.

So about a month ago, when I got an invitation from blogger Alessandra Lanot to join her for a day at the salon, of course I said yes! {see her ombre hair review here}

First step (and longest!) is to bleach the hair that you want to be light. Mine took 4 hours to bleach! Then the color (in my case ash blonde) will be applied and allowed to set. 

stylist Jo doing his thing :)

I know, I know, this is quite a 'safe' ombre. Next time maybe I'll go for a lighter blonde at the tips or even a bright funky color. We'll see.

For now, I'll enjoy my ashy! Thanks Azta! :)

check out Azta's facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/AztaUrbanSalon
ombre service menu


AZTA Urban Salon

Eastwood Branch

2/F Eastwood CityWalk

Eastwood City, E. Rodriguez Ave, Quezon City

(02) 6876527

combos

i'm lusting after these combos right now.

(inspirations from Scott Schumann and Garance Dore)

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camel + red

flowers + leopard

brown on brown

 

+ BLUE

denim on *shock* denim

a thing i considered a total no-no...i realized it's kinda quirky and kinda stylish as long as you don't use the same wash and hue :)

Backpacks with anything

A school girl staple, i finding backpacks quite fashionable lately. :)

pink streak

#whatiwore

Forever21 sheer top, floral lace bandeau, Zara high waisted shorts,

sperry topsiders, givenchy nightingale

Elise & Mark's summer love affair

(photo by buji brownlegs)
Kim: Zara dress, Aldo heels; me: Forever21 dress, Charles & Keith wedges
#whatiwore

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At the end of March, Buji's sister, Dr. Elise Libarnes, got married. She wed her super bait and super kulit boyfriend Arch. Mark Ouano. It was such a beautiful summer themed wedding! During that entire week, it was raining and gloomy everyday, but luckily the sun was out on their wedding day. :)

(photo by buji brownlegs)Elise & her groom Mark

(photo by buji brownlegs)

Kim and I goofing around in the church. It's a shame I wasn't able to take a photo of the back of Kim's dress! It's got a low v at the back. So nice & classy :) And excuse me for the open-mouth look. haha 

(photo by buji brownlegs)

Kim being extra tall because of her new Aldos :)

(photo by buji brownlegs)

Kim why are you so gorgeous? And yes, whattaface again from me. And whatta calves.

(photo by ndp)

our handsome dates :)

"Welcome to Elise & Mark's summer love affair"

(photo from my instagr.am feed)

Welcoming the guests at the reception in Mango Farm, Antipolo, was this cute sign.

The tables were given names of places the couple has been,or where they wish to travel in the future.

(photo from my instagr.am feed)

we were sat in the Ting-Init (Cebuano) table, conveniently beside the buffet table. Thanks Elise! :)

The couple had set up a photo booth outside the reception hall. Of course we goofed around some more!

(photo from my instagr.am feed)

Congratulations & Best Wishes Elise and Mark! :) love you guys!

with the bride's family; Auntie Ludy, Dr. Libarnes, Miguel, mother-of-the-bride Tita Beth, Elise & Mark, Buj and le me.
(photo by Lissa Marie Ouano-Sheker)