Feeling Blue

Blue Top: Department Store Find - Circular Skirt: Uniqlo - Top Knot Headband: H&M - Bag: The Leather Company

When I saw this skirt at Uniqlo I thought it was perfect to bring for our trip to France and Italy. The fabric can get wrinkled but very forgiving, and since it's plain, it can go well with many of the tops I already have. I'm actually pretty bummed that I did not get this in the other colors available, and that it's no longer available at Uniqlo stores!

Pops of Pink

If you'd look at my closet, you'd see an abundance of whites and blacks. There will be pops of blue and dark green--rarely will you see punchy colors. I'm still into the color pink at the moment and though I'm still on the fence about incorporating it in my wardrobe, I am more than willing to add some pink accessories to my wardrobe such as this pink top knot headband and blush trunk bag.

Top and Pants: Bazaar Finds - Top Knot Headband: H&M - Trunk Bag: Muse

1 Pair of Jeans, 2 Looks

I'm a new convert to high-waist jeans so I am now considering adding a pair of two to my closet--I've already ordered this pair from Mango and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they fit right so I can wash them and wear them stat!

My hunt for the pair of jeans went beyond jeans (of course) so I thought I'd do some outfit inspo using this pair of jeans.

LOOK 1
Top: Polka Dot Cross Blouse - Jeans: Slim Fit Mom Jeans - Bag: Bucket Sling Bag - Sunglasses: Round Sunglasses - Sandals: Tan Flats

LOOK 2
Top: Pink Knit Top - Jeans: Slim Fit Mom Jeans - Bag: Woven Bucket Bag - Sunglasses: Light Pink Cat eye Sunglasses - Sandals: White Mule Heels

Checked Blazer

Blazer: Bershka - Jeans and Tank Top: Department Store finds - Tote: Ni Qua - Slides: Primadonna

Wow. It has been a long while since my last blog post... But here I am! Back to blogging!

September Favorites

 

Straw Bag from Fievre

Starting my favorites for the month with this straw bag that I've been lugging around a lot since I got it. I didn't think I could pull off a round straw bag that I have been seeing so much of lately so I got it in this shape instead. It keeps me from toting around our entire home which is great, because that would mean no shoulder and back pain! This cute little bag can accommodate my phone, my power bank, cash and cards (wallet won't fit), and my keys. 

Gold Hoop Earrings

Have you noticed that these are in vogue again? I remember buying my first pair in gold too back in 2006--towards the end of my freshman year in UP Baguio. They were exactly the same size as these new ones I got from Parfois, except this one is significantly thinner. I remember being shy about the size of the earrings having used only pearl studs so I would wear that gold pair with my hair down at first. 

Tomato Mask Sheet from Nature Republic

I had a colleague who went to Korea early this month and she was kind enough to buy Tomato Mask Sheets for us there. These masks are AMAZING. They really moisturize and brighten the skin. This is hands down the best mask sheet if you want brighter skin. I use this in the evening and when I put on my moisturizer and BB cream the following day, they go on real smooth. Also! The most important reason why I absolutely love this mask: I get cystic pimplessss whenever I'm about to get my period or I've skipped a couple of steps in my skincare routine; so whenever I feel a pimple about to develop, I put this on, and in the morning it's gone. I'm not kidding. Which is why I'm stocking up on these before I run out. A friend recommended Tony Moly's Tomato Mask, too. Is that any good? 

Peri's Ink Velvet in Baby Doll

I love this tint! This stays on for houuurs. I was hounding this on Beauty MNL but it's always out of stock so I was happy that it's now available at SM Makati. I love this tint. When used all over the lips it really brightens up my complexion, but I usually use this for gradient lips. 

L'Oreal Cushion Glow Blush in Rose Affair

I just bought this because I saw a beauty YouTuber rave about it. Before I got this, I was actually considering getting a cushion BB Cream but couldn't find one that will suit my needs so when I saw this in SM Makati, I bought it stat. I love that this has a cooling effect and it's dewy. Think, Korean girls dewy. It's really nice. The only thing I don't like about it is that I have to re-apply after four hours. The color is completely gone-- my cheeks are just left dewy. What I've been doing as of late, is to layer this with a light pink stain. It works better, although this time, the dewiness is completely gone after around six hours. I love the product, but I don't think I'd buy it again--the price for the quality is pretty surprising, too. It's P900.

What are your thoughts on my September Favorites? Leave them at the Comments Section below!

Gone Gold

{Gaucho Pants, Uniqlo | Straw Bag, Fievre}

Or mustard. If you want to technical about it. But in the sun these pants look gold. I love, love, love these gaucho pants from Uniqlo. These are the comfiest pair of pants I own. I actually bought this in navy first, then loved that pair so much so I bought these gold ones (or mustard) as well. I think I found out about these pants too late so they've run out of black in my size :( They have it in white, but the material was way too thin for my liking. I hope they made a thick lining for the white pair. These are garterized (!!!) and fall exactly around my waist. The material is buttery soft and is surprisingly cool even in the heat.

What do you think of these pants? :)

How To: Clean Jewelry

My Mom and my grandmother had trust issues cleaned their jewelry themselves. Whenever I would need to borrow a pair of earrings from my Mom, she would clean them herself using powder laundry detergent--Tide at that. According to her, that's how my Grandmother cleaned hers too. 

When I started buying my own jewelry, I never bothered to clean them (HEHE), except for my engagement ring which I brought to have cleaned professionally. While I was at the jewelry store, the person cleaning told me I could clean the ring myself-- WITH TIDE. The store didn't even bother to charge me with a fixed amount, i just gave him a tip. 

I asked the clerk how it's done, and to my surprise, his instructions were the same as my Mom's. 

No. 1 : Mix warm water with powder laundry detergent (Tide was highly recommended). Keep jewelry soaked for 20 to 30 minutes (though my Mom likes to keep hers overnight).

No. 2 : Rinse jewelry, make sure you cover the drain with a dish so your jewelry won't fall in!

No. 3 : Brush jewelry with a toothbrush. Then rinse again.

No. 4 : Air dry on a paper towel.

You'd be surprised at how sparkly your jewelry will be!

Checked Blazer

I'm perennially cold so I'm pretty happy that blazers are a thing again, especially checked / houndstooth blazers. I've never been one for patterns, but since these are just in black and white, I was down. I got this blazer from Stradivarius for P1995. I was hesitant at first, but since my husband gave me a push and told me that he thinks I can use this for many years, I went ahead and got it. I've already worn this to work, and I'm pretty happy I can pair this with a casual outfit as well. 

I've blogged about my sunnies and earrings HERE. I'd love to know your thoughts on the checked blazer! Let me know in the comments section below.