11.2.10

snow much fun!




“There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance.”
- William Sharp 

Snow covered New York City yesterday. As much as I hate strongly dislike snow, I have to admit that the city looks magical in white. The blizzard caused a well-celebrated holiday which made me, and all the New Yorkers (especially students), rejoice. Basically, the reason why the classes and (some) work are cancelled is to keep us stay indoors, right? But what the heck, not even the 12-inch snow could stop us from having a little fun. We went to the park just across the block to frolic and play the Eskimo way.
I always got hit on the face. FYI, the snow tastes weird. Or was it a snow?
I thought of every strategy to get even.
Apparently, it didn't work.
Look at the snow ball my brother made. When he threw it at me, it's like receiving a power punch from Muhammad Ali.
No matter how I tried to hit my target, I just don't know how to carry out precision.
Snowflakes are kisses sent from heaven.
Snowed under.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. . . somewhere else!
When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels.
Meet Mr. Nerdy. My brother and I made him. Snowmen aren't forever, but their memories are.
Starlight, star bright. Protect our snowman overnight.
It takes the young at heart to make a snowman from a bunch of snowflakes.
A snowman is love and laughter all rolled up into one.
There's nothing like warm hearts on a snowy day.




And oh, I am so shocked to hear about Alexander McQueen's untimely death.
(photo credit)
You can read the story here.
What a loss. He will be missed.

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8.2.10

going west

This outfit just happened. I never thought of a "westernized" look or cowboys. But when I wore this flannel shirt (which my gorgeous friend Roxy left to me) and added leather vest (which I bought with Roxy when she was here in NYC) to add a body, it all came to place. I put on a scarf and cowboy boots to perfect the look. I really love how it turned out.
About the ladder, I just took the advantage of playing with it while the fixit man was working on something in the kitchen.

My brother and I were going out to get his broken iPod fixed. While I was taking my pictures, he barged in to mess with it. 
Instead of kicking up a fuss (strangely, I was not in the mood to do so), I made him strike a pose.
Cheers for my not-so-little brother! =)
****LOVE STRUCK****
(...because it's February)

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5.2.10

let's have some tee!

I'm a big fan of read-me tees. I have a pile of them. But I'm not really a tee person so they all end up stacked (with price tags). That's something I need to change about myself. My impulse to buy tees is way higher than my jones to wear it. Not a good thing. So since I pity my forsaken darlings, I decided to introduce them (actually, one of them) to the world.
It's a laid-back day. There's no better friend like Chucks on days like this.
How I love the comfort of jeggings!
And a scarf can be so handy on windy days. I can't describe how messy my hair was that day. I bought this really cute rectangular scarf last summer at the street fair for $2. And that glass letter B pendant was from another street fair too, for only 3 for $5 I think. I love street fairs. And I miss it.

I wear rings rarely but I do love how it can make any woman's hand delicate. I got this just across the street for $1. Oh if you only know how hard it is for me to live in a city where it will only take me a couple of steps from the door to shop. There's just so much to buy! 

And of course, my favorite Chucks (as if I got a lot). This pair is so me. I love how you can build your own Converse shoes on their website (I blogged about it here). And I even had my name monogramed on the side in pink, which I colored black because I don't want strangers calling me by my name when I'm walking (if I knew it would be this huge, I would have just put my initials on it).

****AWARD****
Inspiration in Italy and Style Artisan shared this wonderful award with me. I am thankful beyond words. These ladies are truly inspiring. And they inspired me in ways I can't forget.


If you're like me who always dream of visiting Italy, a visit Inspiration in Italy is like taking one step closer to that dream. To top that off, she makes us see that historical and amazing city in a stylish perspective. Her blog is not the one you wanna miss for sure.


And of course, the moment you visit Style Artisan, you will be captivated by her jaw-dropping and impeccable style. What more, you will learn something fascinating in every post. She got the closet every woman would kill for.
Okay, I'm supposed to answer these question with just one word... Here's my shot.
1. Where is your cell phone? table
2. Your hair? mess
3. Your mother? best
4. Your father? great
5. Your favorite food? Italian
6. Your dream last night? grocery
7. Your favorite drink? water
8. Your dream/goal? many
9. What room are you in? living
10. Your hobby? reading
11. Your fear? heights
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? top
13. Where were you last night? home
14. Something you aren't? unloved
15. Muffins? yum
16. Wish list item? countless
17. Where did you grow up? Philippines
18. Last thing you did? typed
19. What are you wearing? pjs
20. Your TV? on
21. Your pets? none
22. Your friends? special
23. Your life? worth-living
24. Your mood? blank
25. Missing someone? super
26. Vehicle? sold
27. Something you're not wearing? socks
28. Your favorite store? f21
29. Your favorite color? pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? morning
31. Last time you cried? forgot
32. Your best friend? Jesus
33. One place that I go over and over? kitchen
34. One person who emails me regularly? subscriptions
35. Favorite place to eat? home



Passing an award is the most difficult part of having an award. There's just a lot of wonderful blogs to tag. For now, I wanna pass this to:






****LOVE STRUCK****
(...because it's February)


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2.2.10

50s in January

Last week (or was it the other week? I'm not sure... Man, this post is ridiculously overdue.) the temperature hit 50s! 50s in January, for me, is euphoria. I was so excited that I need to go out and just celebrate this grand event. 
This was my first time to go out with bare legs this year.
I still need to wear a long coat though coz the wind was kinda strong.
But of course, I didn't go out that long. I'd still be freezing if I stayed more than two hours outside. I just walked a couple of blocks and bought something to eat then headed back home.

****AWARD****
I am extremely happy and deeply honored to receive this lovely award from The Trendy Fashionista and Imogen of Tia Cherie.

These are the rules I need to follow:

1-Make a post on my blog about 7 things people don't already know about me.
2-Pass the award onto 7 other bloggers.
3-Leave a comment on each of the blogs I'm giving the award to.
4-Thank the person who gave me the award.
5-Fill out 5 of my favorite fashion items.

RULE #1
1. When I spell Wednesday, I have to say WED-NES-DAY silently in my head.
2. I usually use cellphone to see in the dark.
3. Before going to bed, I start imagining things that I would like to happen to me.
4. I delete the entire password as soon as I've spelt a single letter wrong.
5. I stay in the shower longer than I need to, because it's too cold when I get out.
6. When I find a song that fits my current life situation, I listen to it 24/7.
7. I hate it when I accidentally hit tHE CAPS BUTTON.

RULE #2
Charlie of Heart Charlie
Gabi of The Series

RULE #3
Consider it done.

RULE #4
Thank you so much, The Trendy Fashionista for passing this award to me!!! Don't forget to visit her trendy blog where you can find everything you need to know about fashion. I'm sure you'll leave with something to smile for when you do.

Thanks a lot, Tia Cherie for this award! This chic lady from Australia will doubtlessly brighten up your day with her impeccable panache. Do visit her blog and be inspired!

RULE #5
1. Dresses. How I love being a girl.
2. Belts. I love how belts can pull together an outfit like magic.
3. Cardigan. It's a must have for a stylish layering in winter.
4. Denim Shorts. I just find it so comfy.
5. Boots. If there's one thing I love when it's cold, it's this.







****LOVE STRUCK****
(...because it's February)
I cried.. *sniff*
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1.2.10

Dear February, you are here again.

Where did January go? Boy, was he in a hurry? Love month is here... The thought of it made me smile. I am always a fan of love and happily-ever-afters. I am thinking right now of blabbing about love stuff, but I am compelled by my sanity not to. So I'll just share this page from Vogue February 2010 that I love so much. To the object of my affection (and yours): fashion.
This really made me smile to my ears.


Speaking of poetry, I would also like to invite you all to check out the new blog of my friend, Barry of Life in Quotations, The Glass Wall. His new blog showcases his passion in writing. I am such a huge fan of poetry. I can spend a day just reading the works of William Shakespeare, Pablo Neruda, Edgar Allan Poe, etc. Now I have Barry to add on the list. Read one of his poems and I won't be surprised if you'll be reading the rest of it.


Honestly, I really don't know what to post that fits this whole February love thingy. And no matter how I wring my brain to get the creative juices (which I believe I scantly have right now) flowing, it's not working. I'm just reminded by one of my favorite Bible verses:

"Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, not to awaken love until the time is right."
-Song of Solomon 8:4 NLT

And how funny I am wearing this pjs right now.
I just wanna clarify that I don't mean what I wear. Okay, maybe a little but... LOL. Whatever, good night everyone!

Lastly, congratulations to Couture Carrie for winning the giveaway!

****LOVE STRUCK****
(I thought of ending my posts throughout February with love snippets.)


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