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!

PALM

                             

 (Topshop bikini/Fetish Boutique Couture Accessories/Sunnies Studios Shades/Michael Kors Sandals)

It's days like these when you just want to wake up late, go down and take a dip in the pool, but obviously can't since you have to get up and do what the day insists (like go to work)-- a.k.a. yours truly. Just taking a dip in my mind and posting this today as I took these pictures last weekend and currently wishing it didn't fly by away so quick.
Moving on to the swim outfit I'm wearing,

I think I've developed quite an attachment to high-waist bikins since they look so retro and chic at they same time. I've decided that these red sunnies are the perfect pair to complete that whole pin-up vibe and I added some pearly accessories just to add a bit of sass. Of course the dip and chill in the poolside wouldn't be complete without a cup of hot coffee at hand.

SUITE

(SuiteBlanco top and palazzo pants/ Forever21 ring set and necklace/Zara shoes)

Currently transported to the corporate world but desperately hanging on to the fleeting summer where the world consists of sailing, and shores and salty air—thus this outfit. I think I’m partly stressing out now—thinking of ways to give myself a break or probably just really listening to myself and follow the voice that says drop everything and see the world.

 I will always think of the summer breeze whenever I see this number from SuiteBlanco and I think I will always hold on to summer and embrace the freedom of the season as long as I’m stuck in this dreary concrete jungle.

I know I keep babbling about summer and adventures and travelling but for now, I guess we just have to work with what we’ve got and make the best out of it.

Photography by Ashley John Yee

ZALORA

(Mango Top and Bag, River Island high-waist shorts and twig ring, Aldo Necklace, People R People heels)

Since I've been ordering online from brands outside of the Philippines, and it usually takes at least 2 weeks for me to get my package, I decided to give www.zalora.ph a try and see how fast I would receive my clothes. I was so happy that after 3 days, I got my package right away and It even came with free Nestle low-fat milk and a sachet of Downy detergent. I'd definitely keep on ordering again knowing that they have nice brands such as River Island and Mango from the website and delivery is super fast!

Meanwhile, I am in love with this striped cropped top that I can pair with almost anything ranging from maxi-skirts to palazzo pants to leggings and shorts! Any color will do to! I paired mine with leather shorts since I wanted to play with gold and brown for my shoes and accessories. 

What do you pair your cropped top with?

Let me know by leaving comments below!

xx

BOHO

Zara Palazzo pants / Bershka cropped top/ Forever 21 necklace/ /Kultura hat

 With the heat on full blast and with the sun on maximum brightness mode, I wanted to share with you all my take on dressing up for this weather without showing too much skin but not completely covered up and sweating either. 

After weeks of planning to collaborate,staring at blank air spaces and thinking of venues to shoot in Bacolod, Ashley and I finally got the chance to shoot for his portfolio and for my summer blog post, which you are now reading. We found this little spot that looks like an entrance to a jungle or a forest and thought that this would be an ideal place to match the bohemian outfit and make it pop.

We didn't take too long and went right away to shoot other outfits (up soon on my blog) so we could seize the day and hopefully bring you guys better pictures, thanks to Ashley. :)

Photos by: Ashley John Yee