sister romantics

(liebemarlene, new_liebemarlene)

(blooming leopold)

I'm just as big a fan of vintage, romantic styling as I am of modern, edgy. These two sisters had to have two of the best blogs on cute and romantic vintage get-ups I'd encountered. I often venture into their blogs for random inspiration.

When I think about what's going on in that small closet I have, it's an eclectic mix of the edgy and romantic. I've a few pieces from the 90s and the 60s/70s, I suppose. I'm kind of looking forward to filling it with pieces that have anything to do with the 60s boheme as it, along with the florals of the 90s, happens to be my favorite decade.

I suppose one trend I'm into these days is the long dresses (the maxi?). I have one in my closet from an aunt I hadn't worn since receiving it. I'll probably bring it out sometime this year. It's predominantly purple with yellow flowers and a bit of brown. Reminds me a bit of a flowery gypsy long dress.

I am not inhibiting my freedom of writing and blog posting today because it's a holiday. The whole family's in and resting from weeks of work and school and such. It's National Heroes day right here and it's as pretty as Sunday...I think.

Erin Wasson x RVCA NYF Fall 2010

(style.com)

Looks like model-turned-designer Erin Wasson has done it again! Fall has come to countries with four seasons (minus ours, a tropical country, yes), and fall collections are out in the runways of New York. These three struck me the most. All of them being from Erin Wasson x RVCA for fall 2010. I like the idea of donning whites and nudes for semi-cold weather and this collection pretty much has all of that. Now if only the tropical countries would permit faux fur-wearing...

boot and clog envy

(via solestruck)
Jeffrey Campbell two timer in navy black; Jeffrey Campbell Lita in red distressed; Sam Edelman Falken in slate minblu; Jeffrey Campbell azteca in tan suede; Jeffrey Campbell earnest in red patent

Don't mind me while I drool away on these boots and clog. Solestruck has one extensive collection on Jeffrey Campbell shoes that border around the edgy, ugly to the point of ridiculously beautiful boots (and clogs). Seeing so many wear Jeffrey Campbell around, I'm finding myself drawn into them as well. Now, if only I could cull the funds to get these things.

To be honest, I'm a shoe whore. Buying my own shoes one time, a pair of ridiculously awesome clogs from Prima Donna, I realized how much getting a pair seems to give me the feeling of ease or satisfaction. Stress goes away by then. Now as I wait for this pair of wedges I'd preordered from 8 Days a Week to come to my doorstep I'm still looking around for more. Mostly the laced-up boots, anyway.

Particularly fond of boots these days. They're fun to clomp around in. I'm kind of wishing this time that I've a rack or closet full of ankle and some thigh high boots. I'm crazy about high-heeled wedges and platforms, too. They're ridiculously fun to look around.

Okay, is it just me or do I seem to be repeating 'ridiculous' too much? It's one mighty fun word to use, either way.

lazy Friday night

(my photos)
shorts, gifted from aunt; t-shirt, thrifted; random rings and bracelets

Don't I look stressed? Been working on articles and studying for the reviews. I haven't finished work. Looking to finish them this weekend.

Probably my current favorite shirt. Found it at a thrift store for 50 Php. Seems like someone played with the collar and cut it low. Lovely top it is, though.

Lazy Friday night. Treated myself to night cafe shopping and watching earlier. Got a few additions to the growing wardrobe. The flowy brown pants are going to be a favorite, I predict. The knit dressy top and the lace and cotton slipdress are just lovely as well. Certainly did not overspend but it was a good night for shopping so... Oh and there were a few really good knits out there. Wish I had more money then.

no drama, no need for a show

shirt, shorts and shoes, thrifted

Worn out to piano lessons tonight in which I got late. More or less 5-10 minutes which isn't at all good. I should go in earlier next week and succeeding weeks after next.

Thrifted the shirt about a couple weeks ago. I only got to wear it out tonight. Packed it with me to Saigon last week but I never took it out. I love the fringe details at the bottom and the shirt's triangular shape around that area. Probably the best shirt I have in my closet right next to the airy ones. One thing I love about it, though, is that it's so cowgirl-y and so hippie.

I've been a deadbeat blogger these days because after the Saigon adventure, I'd been staying in majority of the week except for when I'd go to the mall with the family or to piano lessons on Fridays. Saturdays are for the board exam reviews along with some Sundays. I so badly want to get out of the whole Saturday-Sunday-school-home routine. On the other hand, I'm always on I'm on the Verge of Something Wonderful, posting on what inspire me daily. Or at least I attempt to post daily anyway.

My usual routine these days is work on writing tasks late at night, sleep 'til late in the morning, read a few pages of reviewers and back again. Dull? Yea, you said it.

Barbora Vesela & Marion Sealy by Nicole Hill

(fashiongonerogue)

Makes me want to be like the usual free spirit. Summer's always been my favorite season. Not that we have anything else but summer and the rainy season here.

commando

(my dad's photos)

pocket tee, shorts and oxford flats, thrifted; bag and hat, gifted; wayfarers, Rayban knockoffs

Dropped by the Cu Chi tunnels on our second to the last day at Saigon, Ho Chi Minh. Most of us thought the Viets were pretty smart. They were able to create such intricate tunnel networks spanning 200 meters long and wide. The Cu Chi tunnels are a must-see if ever you're in Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Funny thing about being in the Viet, I never got to eat the famed pho. Maybe next time I go backpacking there. They do have incredible stores out there. Most things they sell are overruns, especially at the Lucky Plaza which I've never been to and the Saigon Square. The Saigon Square is a must go to shopping place. Definitely would love to go back there.

fringed

(my photos)

Another DIY on a lazy Tuesday. I'm supposed to be packing for the trip to Vietnam tomorrow. I haven't really started. No idea what to pack yet. I'll get to that in a while. Meanwhile, I have work to finish and I haven't even started on them yet. Hopefully the August 4-9 trip will be a good one. I'm looking to do some shopping on different shops in Vietnam and in Manila. By the way, the fringed shirt is available on treasurehaunt.

Off I go to pack, then.

paradise city

(my photos)

thrifted shirt, DIY-ed into a midriff; DIY-ed shorts; random jewellery

Rearranging a small portion of my room, I'd found out one space is good for outfit photo taking. It's extremely useful for taking photos of the items for treasurehaunt.

The shirt is originally a longer one until I'd chopped off a good part of the bottom of it and the collar. I ended up turning it into another midriff. The scissors is becoming my close friend in doing things like these. I'm thinking of turning a few shirts into tanks next time with the bff, scissors. I love how this shirt makes reference to that Guns'n'Roses song. It's the closest thing to a vintage band t-shirt I could get. Lucky thrifting is lucky thrifting.

New items will be uploaded tonight at treasurehaunt. Watch out for them.