Fabulous Find : V-neck Tees

I’m a uniform kind of gal.

As I’ve gotten older, practical but stylish dressing has been key in helping me keep up with the demands of my family, my career, and my lifestyle.

Now that I’ve pretty much figured out the kind of silhouette that works best for my body type, I tend to stick to this type of clothing–hence, the uniform.

Lately, it’s been all about t-shirts and pencil cut skirts.  Not only is it very classic, but I also love that the look can go from casual and relaxed, to dressy and sophisticated with just a change in accessories and footwear!

Last weekend, as I was treating myself to some retail therapy at the Karl Edwards Bazaar in BGC, I happened upon a stall that was selling cotton v-neck shirts in bright, bold colors!  Perfect for the summer!  At only Php150 a tee, I could not resist buying it in 5 different colors!  What a steal, right?

I even found a great pencil cut skirt in a lovely shade of magenta too.  I love that it will go with any of these tees!

So there you have it, my fabulous find for the week–v-necks in the colors of summer!  Not only are they bright, happy and versatile, but I love that they were so affordable too!

Back to Regular Programming

My vacay is over.

I arrived in Manila last night, about an hour ahead of schedule.

While I enjoyed my three-week sojourn in Europe (I’ll be sharing blog posts soon! ), I can’t tell you how ECSTATIC I am to be home!

Today I woke up (very early!) to a knock on the door from my little one, and the tightest bear hug. *Sigh*.  I missed her sooooo much!

Then it was about her United Nations Day program, and an end-of-semester school party.

The afternoon was spent catching up on precious sleep, and getting much needed rest.

Then it was a flurry of unpacking, organizing, and putting the suitcases away.

The best part of my day, though, was telling silly stories and sharing precious bonding (laughing) time with A.

Oh and we watched the sun set together, too.  We even closed our eyes and counted how many seconds it would take for the sun to disappear (it took 20 :p).

It’s back to the real world, and I’m loving EVERY minute of it .

Hope you have an amazing weekend, folks!

I’m Off!

I’m off!

Yup, am leaving for Europe with the parentals Am I a lucky girl, or what?

Will definitely try to post pictures of all my foodie, shopping, and sightseeing adventures Although ofcourse that highly depends too on the wi-fi situation over there. If it isn’t free, then I guess you’ll be hearing from me in a couple of weeks or so . Hahaha!

I’m so excited! Off I go!

Toodles y’all!

I am Loving…

…the Proenza Schouler PS1 Tote!!!

Oh Em Gee!!!  Not another bag to obsess over!!!  It’s not like I don’t have a gajillion bags in my lust list already!  Hahaha!

As I was looking for the Celine Canvas Phantom Luggage bag (which was totally out of stock in the US, by the way), I came across the PS1 tote.

I immediately fell in love with the classic design, the soft buttery leather, and the yummy bold color (it comes in several other cool colors, btw).  And the size?  Just right to be taken from morning to night, especially for a working gal like myself.

*Sigh*

I wonder when you will be mine?

Paging Hubby!!!  Hahaha!

Hope you have an awesome weekend, folks !

Dwell Studio SALE!!!

What a treat!!!  Two things I love–Dwell Studio and SALES!!!  From June 1 to July 31, Rustan’s is holding an end of season sale, including items from Dwell Studio’s home and table collection!  Check it out now–the sheet sets, decorative pillows and table linens go for up to 60% off!  Such a steal!

I guess you know where to find me this weekend !  Hahaha!

I’m Alive!!!

So sorry about the zero posts in my blog lately .  I just got back from a two-week vacation in the US.  After spending some time in the Bay Area with cousins and friends, Father treated the fam to a 7-day cruise, which is why I did not really have a lot of time to devote to blogging .  Our schedule was insanely hectic, so writing about my vacation now is one way for me to relax and unwind .

I must say though that while I enjoyed the time spent shopping and bonding with relatives, I really missed being able to write and share my thoughts with all of you.  I’d never thought I’d say this but blogging is an exercise that I have come to love (it’s been extremely therapeutic!), so to have been unable to do it for 2 weeks was a bit of torture for me . Haha!

But now I’m back with a vengeance, and I hope you’ll stick around to hear about my adventures in the US these last 2 weeks .   It was a vacation filled with new experiences that I can’t wait to share with you .

Packing Light

The H’s and my first trip of the year is coming up!!!  Woohoo!!!  With all this heat we’ve been experiencing in Manila, I’m definitely ready for some cooler climes

Because our vacay is fast approaching, I figure I need to start planning what I have to pack, since not only am I a notorious last-minute packer, but I also tend to majorly overdo it .  Hahaha!  I’m one of those gals who loves to dress up when traveling, and I hate it when I have one of those moments where I regret that I didn’t bring a particular piece of clothing.  Hence, my tendency is to overpack and make sure I have the right outfit for the right occasion.  Or in some cases, I’ll even bring extra clothes, just in case.  Most of the time, my suitcase is already filled–and I’ve only just departed Manila!!!

This time around, however, I plan to shop, shop, shop, so I definitely have to leave enough room in my suitcase for my purchases.  Hahaha!  This means I MUST plan my outfits verrrrry well, and stick to those that are practical and easy to mix and match.  I’ve resorted to googling different sites for some tips, and here are what I’ve found:

I love how this guide simplified the picking and packing process into 5 easy steps. The first tip is also very practical, especially when going to a place you’ve never been to before.  In my case, we are traveling to Alaska, Seattle and Canada.  It will be my first time in all those places, so knowing what kind of weather to expect will definitely affect my clothing choices.

This is pretty similar to the first packing guide,  but this one in particular divided the list by the type of item–Basics, Brights, Shoes and Accessories.  I’m already sensing a pattern here.  Definitely, a travel wardrobe should include basics in a neutral palette, then to keep things interesting, a few clothing pieces with pops of color should be thrown into the mix.  It seems that accessories are also key in extending wardrobe looks.  While I’ve always been an “accessorizer”, I tend to not really edit my selection of necklaces, and just bring a whole bunch of them with me.  Not only are they bulky and heavy, but I end up not wearing most of them anyway .  So this time around, I will definitely put more thought into my accessory choices .

Lastly, just wanted to share with you this really neat illustrated outfit list/planner.  When I saw it, I was like, “Hey, this is something I would TOTALLY do!!!  Why didn’t I think of it before?”  Part obsessive compulsive and totally creative, I am super loving it!!!

Images via apair-andaspare.blogspot.com, betweenheandshe.com, underconsideration.com

Getting Crafty

Am I excited, or am I excited?  I just read about the collaboration between Todd Oldham and Target for an exclusive arts and crafts collection! I am beyond thrilled that I will be in the US when it is made available in stores on May 20^th.  Woohoo!  Hoarding time!  Hahaha!

The 50-piece collection is based on Todd Oldham’s best-selling book, Kid Made Modern, wherein it is said that he “created a mini revolution in the world of arts and crafts.”  Through this book, he wanted to inspire kids to become more creative and let their imaginations run wild by introducing 52 easy-to-do projects inspired by the works of influential mid-century artists such as Marimekko, Ray Eames and Alexander Calder.  All the projects can be done at home, and are meant to be enjoyed with the child’s parents or friends.  They provide very hands-on experiences, using a combination of easy-to-find household items and store-bought crafting materials.

Through this collaboration with Target, Oldham extends his influence in inspiring creativity by making available various art supplies and kits for any and every creative soul—young and old alike.

The products are beautifully made, and each individually tested by Oldham himself.  They are packaged in recyclable boxes, and are priced quite affordably—each item costs less than $20!

I really cannot wait to get my hands on some of these art supplies not just for myself but for A too .  Here are my favorites:

Can you believe these beauties are actually crayons?!?  I just loooove the bright colors!

Aren’t these space stone jewels the best? I am stocking these for A for when she gets older .

I am totally digging these whimsical design duct tapes!  I can already imagine using them in my gift wrapping!  Sigh!

I thought these were really interesting–crayon discs!  I like how each disc has a mixture of two or more colors!

This crazy crayon is perfect for A’s little hands!

These colored pencils are for moi!  I adore the not-your-usual colors!

This paint-with-numbers set totally takes me back to my childhood!  I want one!

Uh oh.  Looking at this wishlist, it looks like the H and I are gonna have to lug some balikbayan boxes home!

Images via: blog.2modern.com, twitter.com, howaboutorange.blogspot.com, blogs.babble.com

I am Loving…

Bungalow 300′s new Ikat Collection!

If you are like me and you love dressing up your sofa with pillows, then here is a perfect summer print!  

So pretty, and so chic!

I want them all!  They come in other delicious colors too!

The Ikat Collection is currently available at the Bungalow 300 Alabang Studio, 7 Buencamino Street, Muntinlupa,

and at Dimensione

Easter Sunday

Snippets of the little one’s first “official” Easter Sunday