Child’s Play: Color Blocking for Plenary

What I wore

Mini-Floral-Dress-Worn-As-Top: FOVL (Japanese brand)

Polo-Blouse-Worn-As-Blazer: Rosella (Japanese brand)

Skirt: Vintage

Dark Brown Boots: Janeo

Sleek Belt: SM Accessories

Bag: Secosana

Earrings: Gift from Mom

Necklace: from England

Bangle: from England

Two days ago was our Thesis Plenary (final defense), and I’m just so glad and proud to say… I made it at last! We still have a few things to add for our final draft though, but what I’m sure of is that my sacrifice for this major subject is about to end soon. I’m ultimately stoked to don our school’s famous sablay for our much-awaited graduation come 18th of April. Now that it’s nearing the finish line (and it's only a month to go), it’s becoming even more nerve-wrecking! The anticipation is killing me!

Now on the glam side of this post, presentations at school has always been the BA Communication Arts students venue for dolling up. A fashion enthusiast like me would miss chances like this under no circumstance. Of course it’s uncommon for a shutterbug like me, to play dress up without photography. What good are lovely clothes when you don’t get to capture them? That’s just what I personally think. Maybe that might wrinkle your brows, but for me it’s something that I totally dig.

I always plan my outfits days ahead, and with that I mean I have a sort of “dress rehearsal” so that I won’t go panicking in front of my closet on the day itself. I chose to throw in some vivid hues for this get-up to uplift my mood, because I’ve been in some neutral colors like white, black, brown/beige lately. I also decided to wear my mini floral dress as a top, and my blue button-down top as a blazer. I tucked the dress in the skirt, put the blouse over it and cinched everything with the sleek belt.

I love that my printed top and bangle made it pop in my plain color-blocked ensemble. It’s like having two fashion fad in one – print popping and color blocking. How ‘bout that? I also love that the combination of this vibrant blue and yellow shades made a cheerful effect in my mood for this day. Blue is associated to the calm waters and yellow to the bright sunshine, so putting them together definitely helped me be in good spirits that lasted for the entire day, and hopefully for the whole week as well.

How could I not be in a pleasant disposition when I wore clothes that look so happy, and I got one of the best news in my college life? Color therapy and good news indeed have the power to make us feel so great about ourselves! Thank you so much dear God for the blessing! Now I’m off to write the abstract, acknowledgement  and biographical sketch to cap off my final thesis draft. I’m almost done! And oh please hype this look in Lookbook. ‘Til next time and have a good day, lovely dolls!

Child’s Play: Church Lass

What I Wore at Church:

Top - Vintage

Cardigan – Everyday Archives

Skirt – NCCC Department Store

Cross body Purse – Versace

Oxfords – Parisian

Bangle – Modisch

Cameo Studs – Thrifted

I made use of white, green, beige (or gold) and black in my conservative ensemble for church last Sunday. It’s been a while since I’ve last worn this beige knitted cardigan, white beaded top and green Chiffon paisley skirt so I thought of putting them on again. I also decided to let black join this get-up’s light color force to solidify it a bit, so I won’t look too nimble. I will forever love black, because it makes me feel like I’m living my rock star dream.

That cardigan used to live in my Mom’s closet, but I developed a crush on it so I asked for it from her. The top which looks like a corset shows a lot of my skin, that’s why I needed to cover it up a bit. The skirt is a gift from my boyfriend. He gave it to me two years ago. A rule on wearing skirt says to show off 50% of the legs, but I didn’t stick to it because I don’t think it’s appropriate especially when attending religious services. Less skin for now.

My sister Janine and I went straight to Southeastern Philippines Baptist Theological Seminary (SPBTS) right after the sermon. SPBTS is an institution that gives training on religious faith, practices and experiences for those who have the heart to become pastors or spiritual leaders. It’s located just beside our church. We did our pictorial for my blog’s fashion series there, because we know that most of its students won’t be around during Sundays.

SPBTS and everything in it including those spooky-looking trees has been around since God-knows-when, and I love that it gave a vintage and creepy effect on the photos. Because of this school’s old age, rumor has it that not-like-ours or elemental foes actually live there. But I guess there truly are ghosts anywhere so it’s not a very surprising thing, isn’t it? Good thing, we didn’t feel there presence when we were there. I’m a big scaredy-cat.

And by the way, our church’s name is South Hill Christian Community Church (SHCCC, Inc.); but we also go to Matina Baptist Church at times especially on important occasions. Anyway, Janine and I chose the same colors for our attire that day. Thanks little sister for taking beautiful shots of me. Pardon me for my confidence.

Isn’t it obvious that my sister’s kind of obsessed with one of the principles of photography called rule of thirds? It’s when you place your subject along the 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines, or at the points where they intersect. It adds balance in the photo. Let me just add that this outfit post is actually my first using my new best friend.

SPECIFICATIONS

Resolution: 14.1 megapixels

Optical zoom: 4X

LCD: 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixels

Maximum image size: 4320x3240

Battery: Li-ion rechargeable

Dimensions: 3.76 x 2.46 x 1.22 inches

Weight: 5.47 oz. (without battery or memory card)

Image sensor: 1/2.3-inch CCD

Movie mode: 720p HD

Canon Powershot A2200 is a budget-priced camera that takes better pictures compared to other brands of the same price. It's not something a pro would use as they say, but it’s more than ok for me since I’m not a pro in the first place. It's also the slimmest compact among Canon PS' A series. It also has a lot of special effects and modes, and my favorite would have to be the Toy Camera and Miniature Effects. I'm currently using the Program and Discreet Modes, because they take good pictures so far.

Sorry for the digression. 'Til then for my next outfit post, my lovely dolls! :-)

Mystique Shutterbug: RED (Week 3)

Aside from gold and black, there's this one hue that also takes my breath away, and as you can read on my title I know that you already have an idea what is it. Yes, I love black -- I mean RED! It just screams fierce. For an instance, when you're wearing a pair of red stilettos, it's like telling the opposite sex that you mean business in the art of seduction. It's just so chic and vicious!

For the third week of my Mystique Shutterbug series, I'm going to share you all my red things. I just have a few of them though, but I don't mind. I hope they get to multiply soon. I want to have red shoes! Mom, can you read this? LOL!

F&F (Tesco Clothing) Halter Top

Zara Basic Large Tee

F&F leggings

Parisian gladiators

SM Dep't Bangle

Necklace from England

Bayo Long Blouse

Secret Possessions Leggings

Parisian Flats

Limket Kai Bangle

Belt from England

Necklace from England

New Look Turtle Neck Metalized Top

Jag Pants

Studs from England

Limket-Kai Bangle

Revlon Garnet Colorstay Lipcolor

Before I bid you good night, let me leave you this information I've read about the color red. Once a shutterbug, always a shutterbug.

"Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.

How the color red affects us mentally and physically
* Increases enthusiasm
* Stimulates energy
* Encourages action and confidence
* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety" (Squidoo, 2011)

Mystic Nymph Poses for a Break

I love it when I'm all so glammed up. For me, fashion is such a brilliant way to feel perked up and refreshed. It's really nice going to school in stylish comfort, isn't it? I think everyone knows, especially my friends, that I'm so crazy about the idea of dressing up, and mixing & matching clothes. I've cultivated a taste for fashion since I began studying in a school where everybody is free, and that freedom includes our choice of whatever we want to wear. We can put some aesthetic effort on our get-up whenever we feel like it. How perfectly terrific, right?

Being a fashion aficionado as I am, I should also have my own fashion mantra, and that would be this: We can do so much on what we own. That is absolutely the essence of mixing and matching your apparels. We shouldn't dwell on what we lack. My mood for the "photo shoot" calls for a girly girl yet animalistic look. As I reviewed all my clothes in my closet, I discovered that I actually have a leopard printed top. I didn't really notice it. What's lovelier is that, my garments' prominent colors fall under my favorite color combination -- brown & black.

I still haven't edited the contrast. Peace!

Immitated this pose from Vogue Magazine.


Do I look animalistic? I bet not!


I love Dorothy Perkins!


At our beloved canteen, Kalimudan.


I so love this shot!


Inside our New Media classroom.


Fashion and photography make me sane.


Black and brown look lovely together.


I don't like my smile!


How I wish I'm a motocross player!

My Outfit

Knitted Cardigan: Fish
Bow-neck Chiffon Top: Massimo Dutti
Shorts: H&M
Low-heeled Pumps: Parisian
Leather Waisted Belt: Got that from England
Leather Shoulder Bag: Got that from England
Leopard Headband: Got that from England
Over-sized Bangles: SM Dep't Store

Those were some of my favorite shots. I have to admit that I really suffer from itchy trigger finger, especially when I feel good about my outfit. It disappoints me whenever I'm all dressed up with my favorite attire, and there's nothing to capture it. Does anyone of you share the same sentiment? I hope you enjoyed my little fashion show. Til our next shutterbug adventure.

New Clothes for 2011

Yay! I just got a new Chiffon dress, and an Indian inspired long skirt. Would you believe that I got those two for only 270php? Yes, you read it right. What a catch! I bought them in a vintage store, not a tiangge. They still look unused though. I'm so lucky! Those kind of stores usually hide the items that are beautiful. Good thing, nobody saw them before I did.

I've always been wishing to have at least one of those two. Now, I'm waiting for my Mom's promise to come true -- a pair of detailed loafers from Chelsea! It will really match the new additions to my wardrobe. I can't wait to take a picture of me on it! I will blog about it for sure. Merry Christmas! God is so good. :-)

Labels Hanging In My Wadrobe

I’m actually not particular with the label with the clothes I put on. Just as long as many people don’t wear the same style as mine (that’s why I don’t like Artwork), they look good on me, and most importantly, I’m comfortable wearing them. If those clothes get worn out that easily, then too bad for me; if I get some that are durable, then I’m lucky. Whoever says we can’t find quality items out of generics? It’s just a matter of handling them properly. Everything wears down, without exceptions to branded garments. But, I also have to admit that high-class brands help us boost our ego. They make us feel more decent for some reasons. So now, let me disclose about some of the labels hanging in my closet.

ASOS

This is a white long blouse as you can see in the picture. It’s actually knee-length, so I can wear it even without leggings. But the cloth is a little see-through, so I still have to wear undergarments. What I don’t like about this wardrobe is that it gets crumpled that easily, and it’s difficult to iron out.

Bayo

My favorite Bayo blouse is my red one, because it’s very eye-catching. One of our professors even said, she likes it as well. These two in the picture are long blouses. I can wear them with either jeans or leggings.

Dorothy Perkins

This is one of my much loved brands, because it has a lot of lovely designs. As you can notice, I have four of it in my closet. My most beloved among them is my floral Chiffon top. I can wear it whether in smart casual or laid-back mood.

F&F

I have three F&F items. I only use the pink one as an undergarment. The red-and-white halter is a Fifa World Cup inspired top which is designed for England devotees. I love my F&F leggings because it’s so soft and light as if you’re not wearing it at all.

H&M

The one in the picture is a Snoopy inspired dress. Yes, it’s a dress. But I don’t have a full body picture of me on it. Maybe next time, I’ll try to take a picture of it. I use it rarely because our school is not a dress-friendly place, if you know what I mean UPians.

La Senza

I love this top. It emphasizes my body, even though it’s not a fitting piece. And, I also love the giraffe design. But what bugs me is that, I know La Senza as a lingerie company. Do you think this one should be worn as a nighty instead?

Massimo Dutti

I just love Chiffon tops, and this one’s got a bow tie as well. It’s perfect for my fashion standard, because I’m in love with anything that has buttons and ribbons. I’ve been wearing it often since I got it, so now I’m going to make it rest for a long time. I’m going to make myself miss it.

New Look

This is a turtle-neck top with glitters. I wear it with jeans and doll shoes, since it doesn’t look like informal, at least for me. I wear it with undergarment.

Ring Spun

This is one of my dearly loved wardrobes hanging in my closet, not because of the brand but because of the style. According to its tag, its style is called Crazy Eights and the color is Dove White. It’s only worn with black or white leggings. Because of its length, I think I can use it as a dress too.

Shapes

I bought this top for only 450php because it was on sale. I used this for my first speech in college. Notice the black button. It looks so nice. It accentuates the dullness of off-white.

Zara

This is a basic tee from Zara, and it’s made in Turkey. I hardly ever know clothes that are made there. I love the redness of this top. Whenever I wear this, it becomes the highlight of my get-up. I wear it with leggings or jeans. And I’m planning to wear it with black shorts next time.

Vintage Stores

I love ukay-ukay, but I easily get tired of looking for items that are good. That is why I just leave that task to my mother. She’s got a great eye for beautiful finds, and she knows very well my style. Among all my vintage clothes, my most favorite is that pink Chiffon top on the picture. I have a new Chiffon top from ukay-ukay, and it looks so good. Thanks Mom! I don’t have a picture of it yet. I’ll be posting it next time.