CLASSIC

 

(Asos Sandals/ H&M Maxi Skirt/ Zara Top/ Mango Bag/ Mac Lipstick)

I swear I have this slight obsession in my mind of being super white so I could just wear lots of blacks and pair them with whites and look smashing with red lipstick on--but unless I abuse whitening soaps and probably not see the sun for a few years, then I should be fine with this.

There's always something so classy about the plainness of the lack of color and something about black and white combinations that will forever be trendy and classic. It just depends on your daily mood I guess and probably the weather too.I for one decided to pair this maxi with a fitted and neat tank top and white and gold sandals. It now depends on you to touch it up with your favorite accessories or your go-to earrings to look really made up.

Look really made up? yes, I just said that. Besides, I find nothing wrong in being slightly "overaccessorized" or overdressed, but when one is underdressed? Oh Dear.

Right?? Right.

ROUGE

(Forever 21 top,skirt and blazer/ Zara Heels/ Statement Necklace from Mom :P)

I don't know why I keep re-using this red midi skirt when I know that I need more of these in my life but by the time I find another good one, I'll probably be too broke to buy it. Also, I've been trying to lighten myself and my work life up through these outfits that somehow make me think I love working and sitting around in a cubicle the whole day.  Maybe i'll just keep distracting myself with the fact that these zippers on my heels are so cool and I should probably stop babbling and zip my mouth too in 3..2..1...

FLEUR

(Bershka cropped top/ River Island Trousers/ Zara Heels/ Louis Vuitton Minilyn Bag/ Forever 21 Sunglasses)

Something about pretty flowers-- peonies, roses, tulips and sunflowers have been circling my mind all day that this outfit reminds me of nothing more but flowers. I guess we don't always have to look at other people's style and magazines for fashion inspiration. It can merely come from a simple flower, winking at you whilst radiating its best bloom. 

LIGHTED PATTERNS

(Aztec Kimono and Bikini from Forever21/ Bershka Shorts)

I was always lazy to dress up whenever I would go to the pool or the beach and I always thought that a tank top and shorts would do it. I just recently discovered and realized the power of the kimono--so easy to wear yet so stylish. It's so much better than wearing a tank top which you have to take off completely and wear again every time you decide that you want to sunbathe or take another dip. With kimonos, you can easily just slip them on and off and even play around with it. 

On a completely different note, I thought this tribal pattern really matched the fiery torches and the pool lights which makes me want to think twice about whether my clothes and the places I will go to will somewhat match.

Maybe I'm totally just being a little weird or maybe I just need another dip in the pool to clear my mind and stop thinking about crazy things..

MARCO

(Forever 21 blazer,earrings and Pants/ Suite Blanco Top/ Aldo sandals/ Thrifted necklace)

I spent this past week  in Davao and slowly fell in love with the city and the people I met. We went there to work so we could only shoot at the Hotel that we stayed in. We successfully maximized the use of amenities so we were very pleased that we found time to exercise and swim and order room service.  We stayed in Marco Polo since the venue for the seminars were there and I was so happy since it was bath tub night and buffet breakfast mornings everyday. I think I could get used to this life.

And I think this won't be the last time I'm going to Davao since I haven't explored half of what the place has to offer!

FEELING YOUNG WITH AMANZI

For about 15 years, swimming always meant endless laps, hard work, pushing ourselves to the limit everyday and a slight nervous breakdown come competition day. We never really saw the pool as a place where we can just chill, have a snack and play around, until now.  We've all retired from competitive swimming for a couple of years now and this was the first time my roommates/best friends/teammates/rivals/sisters and I are in one pool, together again.

So glad that Amanzi swimwear made this whole experience possible for us to bond and catch up, brighten up our day and made us feel like kids again. I love how the suits allow swimmers to express themselves and how it breaks out from the traditional designs (that makes us feel like boys sometimes).

The thin straps also help make us look more lady-like and  help make it lighter on the shoulder for swimmers so that it doesn't hurt when worn for a long time. The higher cut of the suit flatters the figure and makes the legs look longer. Everything about this suit makes me feel better and excited to do laps now that I can look more fashionable and swim fast at the same time.

You can check their Facebook site here, and their Instagram account here.
They are also available at Aqatx store, Level 2, Glorietta 3, Makati.

Wishing you all a bright and colorful day!

TL X PROJECTKAT GIVEAWAY

(Ezra skirt/ Acne leather sandals/ Essenxa blouse/ Project KatAccessories Necklace and Bracelets/Louis Vuitton Clutch Bag)

Today, I decided to go for a more mature look by wearing this fit and flare skirt with a dirty white blouse while adding young and fun details like these bright and colorful accessories that I absolutely adore. The thing I love the most about these bracelets are the fact that they can make any plain outfit look more daring and outgoing just by stacking them. I went for a classy (yet you can totally talk to me because I'm a fun person) look and I hope it was achieved.

Another thing to brighten up your monday is this giveaway I'm hosting along with Project KatAccessories on Instagram!  

All you have to do is:

 1)Follow Project KatAccessories and Tialacson on IG
2)Repost this picture on your instagram feed (for at least a week)
3) Hashtag #iloveprojectkat and #TLGiveaways 

and you can get a chance to win these babies <3

*Winners will be announced on July 20,2014 on my Instagram page. 

*Applicable only in the Philippines.