POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE

(Triangl Bikini similar here/ Aldo Sandals/ Thrifted Sunnies)

Sunday's always meant Rest and Relaxation to me and there's no better way to give yourself a break than a trip to the beach. I've always wanted to visit Samal Island since my last trip to Davao last July and never really got the chance since we had loads of work to do that time, but I made sure that the next time I headed back, I wouldn't pass up the chance to go to Samal.

So thankful that my friends took me to Paradise Island in Samal Island, where we did nothing but chill and swim and eat and walk around. It was just so relaxing. Not to mention that it only took about 15 minutes to get here from Davao City, getting here didn't stress us out one bit. We rode a cab to the port and it only took us around 5 minutes then rode the boat for around 10 minutes and voila...white sand, blue waters and sunny skies were welcoming us with open arms.

Writing about this makes me miss the place so much and I can't wait to go back really soon.

If you get the chance to visit Davao, make sure to set aside a beach day and head on over to Samal Island for that much needed break from the concrete jungle.

Much Love,

TL

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POSTCARDS FROM BATANGAS

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(Mango black and white striped tee and denim playsuit/ Triangl Indiana Ice bikini/ Aldo Sandals/ Thrifted Sunglasses/ Forever 21 high waisted shorts)

After being so excited to upload this set and switching to a sudden "I'm too lazy to post process the photos" to finally having the time and will to do so, I'm very happy to present to you one of the most relaxing weekends I've had in a while--not to mention I had the best people with me and a week full of stress behind. I really needed this break and it was exactly what I was looking for. 

Whenever I'm by the beach, there's just nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and feeling the heavenly breeze every time you walk out of your cottage every morning with drowsy eyes that suddenly make you surprisingly, a morning person.

Now doesn't this make you just want to go to the beach this weekend?

Hope we all get to go soon!

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..

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.

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Wishing you all a bright and colorful day!