Child’s Play: Graduation Outfit

Photo courtesy of Rene Arias (This photo is not the actual soft copy. This is just scanned.)

Photo courtesy of Lito Sy (This photo is not the actual soft copy. This is just scanned.)

What I wore on Graduation Day:

Dress – Sabella RTW

Shoes – Mendrez

Bag – G by Guess

Bangle – SM Accessories

Earrings – Gift from Mom

Sablay (Sash) – Hablon

Everything that I wore that day (except for the bag) was Pinoy made -- from the dress, shoes, bangle and Sablay.

Here’s a quick post before I’ll have my hiatus again. It’ll just be a short-lived break anyway, since I’m going to be busy processing matters for my “job seeking escapade” this week. And oh, I will also be one of the facilitators for a Youth and Kids Camp organized by our church. The event will be held from the 17th to 19th of May. I pray that we nail it perfectly well, so we could be able to give the participants a summer that’s divine and worth-remembering.

Anyhow, this is another graduation post but this time it’s about what I wore. I don’t know with the graduates from other UP system units, but UP Mindanao graduates are required to wear beige or cream dress and shoes for girls; and beige barong and black pants and shoes for boys. The reason for wearing neutral colored garments is to lay emphasis on the symbolic Sablay. We’re not allowed to wear any other ostentatious accessories other than the latter stated.

I selected this ruffled neck chiffon dress with pagoda sleeves because it looks vintage and feminine. My dress is already very detailed, that’s why I decided to pair it with this simple 3-inch beige shoes. The catch is, we also needed to put on stockings and I hated it because its silkiness gave me a tough time walking. I didn’t know how to deal with it with flair considering I don’t normally wear high heels. Luckily, things folded quite nicely that day.

I wore the bangle and the bag only before and after the ceremony; because like what I’ve said earlier, we had to highlight the Sablay all throughout the program. What I love about my bangle from SM Accessories are the faux gold and diamond embellishments. I’m just totally in love with anything shiny, shimmery and golden. I also got thrilled when I saw Karylle (A Filipino celebrity) wearing the same arm candy in red hue in one episode of It’s ShowTime.

I was so happy with everything that I donned that day; because apart from The Sablay, nobody sported the same dress, shoes and accessories as I did. Basically, what we had to pull off for our graduation outfit is the fashion statement called “Pop of Print” to accentuate the thing every UP student yearns for. So, that’s it for now. I guess this ends my series of graduation posts. Take note of the phrase “I guess”. Just kidding. ‘Til then! Much love!

Hype this look in Lookbook.

SVS: Postura Project

Fashion. It’s more fun in the Philippines!

To all my fellow Filipino bloggers out there who are fond of glamming up all the time, this is our chance to flaunt what are country’s fashion industry has to offer when it comes to being chic and fabulous. Let’s join Sarah Meier, Arriane Serrafico, Knox Balbastro and David Guison as they venture on Postura Project’s swanky 30 Day Challenge by wearing something Filipino everyday. Just check the images posted above for the important instructions on how to take on the challenge. You can also pop in their Facebook and Tumblr pages for further details. I’ll be sharing my entries soon through my Child’s Play blog series. So, are you ready to be a part of this stylish project? Get stoked lovely dolls!

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Mystique Shutterbug: Bag Spy (Week 6)

This is a two-days late post for my weekly photo challenge, but I don't mind it. I'll still be sharing you these photos. For the 6th week of Mystique Shutterbug, let me give you a peak of what's in my bag. I've been using my Victoria's Secret bag for the last week of class cause I don't use it most of the time. It's white, and that would mean it gets dirty that easily. I find it hard to wash it cause it's heavy when wet. Anyway, here are what's inside VS.

MYSTIC BAG SPY

Bag: Victoria's Secret

Wallet: Marithe+Francois Girbaud

Vanity Kit: Artwork

Notebook: Unic

Pens: BIC and Titus

Marker: Sharpie

Flash Disks: 2GB and 512MB from Kingston

Water Container: Lock 'n Lock

Powder: Lucky You Lucky Brand

Lotion: The Body Shop

Handwash: Boots Company

Lip Gloss: Nivea and Sunkissed

Lip Stick: L'oreal Paris and Bourjois

Lip Tint: Revlon

Masscara: Sunkissed

Handy Mirror: Paganini

Hair Brush: Paganini

I've posted about the Things I Can't Go Out Without a few months ago, if you can still recall. I didn't include my hanky in this bag spy because I don't usually put it in my bag. I put it in my pocket. LoL! I don't bring my body spray too cause I'm afraid I'll be using it the whole time while I'm out. I don't want it to run out that instant.

Til my next shutterbug moments, folks!

The Mystic Collections

DOROTHY PERKINS TOPS

This is my Dorothy Perkins top collection. My top pick in this is my floral chiffon top I wore in the fourth picture above. I'm really wishing to have DP dresses, bags and shoes soon. God knows the desires of my heart. :-)

BELTS

I love belts, especially the ones with chis metallic details. My favorite among these is the pure gold belt (fourth one). I don't use it often, because I don't want to lose its bizarre characteristic.

BAGS

A gift from Mom. This Victoria's Secret over-sized shoulder bag is one of my favorites because with it, I can carry all the things I need, since I'm like a Girl Scout -- Laging Handa at all times.

Gray Sling Bag -- Rinarich

Doggy Hand Bag -- Fluffy Friends Plush Collectible

Basket Bag -- No Label (From England)

Aquamarine Chain Shoulder Bag -- Dorothy Perkins

Brown Hobo Bag -- No Label (From England)

Black Patent Hand Bag -- Jane Norman

Gray with Brown Details Hand Bag -- Liz Claiborne

Brown with Gold Detail Shoulder Bag -- No Label (From England)

Black Sling Bag with Golden Lion Detail -- Versace

ACCESSORIES

The first three neck pieces are from England. The next two are bought from bazaars. The last one is from SM Department Store. I'm planning to collect ExtremeFinds bow necklaces soon. God willing!

MAKE UP

This is the SUNKISSED makeup collection. It makes you look tan by the name itself. I rarely use this though. What I like best here is the glitter powder. I got these all from England.

My lip care collection. I want to buy a new lip tint of different shade. Done with red. I want another one. Thinking of pink Revlon or Skin Food. What do you think?

TAGS & BOTTLES

These are tags from different clothes. It actually started when I couldn't find a bookmark for my the books I've read. I thought of using tags instead. From then on, I started collecting them. It's fun!

These are bottles of contact lenses and perfumes. I'm also thinking of collecting wine bottles soon. Just email me at iPAQ_kat@yahoo.com if you have bottles there that you might want to add in my collection.