GOLDEN GLOW

(Ifassion Black Lace Top/ Forever 21 trousers/ Loft Sandals/ Izzy and Ali Sling Bag/ YSL lip)

Finally got the chance to go back home again to sort out my life and it seems as though there's just something about Bacolod that makes me feel like I have sunshine with me all the time. After talks over pasta and driving around the city, my friend and I took some pictures and took advantage of the sun's golden glow before it started to rain and get gloomy. For this set, I chose to wear something that I could feel comfortable around in the whole day a.k.a. a slim black lace top, white trousers, and gold details. To emphasize it's colors, we shot the outfit against yellow walls and I really loved the outcome.. Hope you all like it too!

Thank you to Ifassion for sending over some really classy and sassy tops that I've currently been wearing almost everyday! 

Instagram  : Ifassion

XX,

TL

PLAID AND SIMPLE

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(Choies Two Piece Suit/ Louis Vuitton Clutch Bag/ Asos heels/ Sunnies Studios Sunglasses/ Forever21 ring set)

I wasn't always a fan of matchy matchy stuff until I found this Black Plaid Sleeveless Top and High Waist Slim Pants from Choies. It instantly helps pull your look together with its classic print plus it gives off the illusion of a tall and slender figure which I think is a plus for most of us. It was also unbelievably affordable and so fashion forward that when I had to pick something from the online shop, I know this was what I really wanted. 

What I love about Choies is that they have these two piece suits that you can buy as a set, and isn't that just wonderful? 

I paired it with a pearl necklace and red sunglasses to give off that vintage vibe and I brought this white Louis Vuitton clutch bag that surprisingly carried everything I needed like my phone, powerbank, and a few make up essentials.

 I may or may not have fallen in love with the black, red and white combo as I think I'm having another relationship with pastels but I just can't seem to escape the former. I unconsciously find myself pulling out either a black top and white pants or the other way around and just wearing a red lip or red accessories, just because.

I also had the chance to shoot with one of my co-bloggers from Bacolod, Days with Dia and it was so much fun especially since Bacolod is such a small city, and everyone's just friends with everyone, so we had the chance to catch up and chat (and speak ilonggo all throughout!). We were photographed by my dear friend Third and I've never been more happy with the outcome. I think this is something we'll be doing quite a lot from now on.I was so happy to be with people who share the same passion with me and I think you guys should check them out too! 

SHOP THIS LOOK

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!

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.

FREE

(Forever21 Top and Shorts/ Asos Heels/ Louis Vuitton clutch bag/ MAC Ruby Woo Lip)

What does it mean to be free? For me, it’s being able to do what you love, and having the freedom to express yourself.  It means not having to think of all the negatives and just doing what you’ve been dreaming of for the longest time for the sake of fulfilling your dreams and having no regrets in the future.  Freedom is knowing that you’re on the right track—that silvery glistening road that leads to your own bliss.

It’s being able to tell someone that you love them and you miss them without having second thoughts. It’s being able to go where you wish, and travel your hearts desire. Its being able to draw and paint and show people who you are and what you feel. It’s dressing the way you want and not being swayed by the influence of others.

What is freedom for you?

Wishing you all a happy Fourth of July!