POSTCARDS FROM BATANGAS

SHOP IT HERE

(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!

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!

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!

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

DIVIDED

(Forever 21 cropped top/ H&M Skater skirt and gold chain necklace/ Asos heels/ Fossil watch)

Today, I was lucky enough to find this empty space facing a parking lot to shoot and play with shadows that contrasted this all white outfit.I felt so happy that people didn't look at me weirdly or howled or threw side comments like when I shoot outside.
 It's like having the freedom to do just whatever you want to give justice to the pictures and the clothes.

You can't go wrong with wearing this white cotton cropped top since you can pair it with almost anything high-waisted like shorts, jeans, maxi skirts and you can range from sporty, to chic just whenever you feel like it. I went for a little sporty take by pairing it with this Divided skater skirt and paired it with these trusty white heels from Asos. There's something about all white outfits that just seem so delicate yet so fun. The look is unconventional but just right for this season. It makes you look pure, and bold and cool at the same time. I'd love to play with all white outfits a little more and perhaps (hopefully) you'll be seeing more of these kinds up on my blog soon. 

 I added just a few gold accents and the look is good to go.
Why don't you try playing with all whites today too? :)
Hope you have fun with it!

FLORENCE

(Asos Jumpsuit and Heels/Rayban Sunnies/ Forever21 stack rings)

Photography by : Ashley John Yee

This suit is probably what I would wear to work everyday If I only had to choose one. It's such a statement piece all by itself plus the added fact that it's super sexy since it's made of mesh so it shows off the back and sides completely but totally serious at the front.

You're also probably wondering why I named this post the way I did. It's probably because I'm reminded by Florence whenever I think of scooters and scarves and I've been wanting to go to Europe so bad but circumstances haven't permitted to--perhaps thats why my emotions have been channeling the Italian gods and I hypnotically chose this vibe for my outfit.

I have never been this hungry to just pack my bags and go but for people like me, things like responsibility and family had to come first... for now.

So here you go, with this post.

A florence-inspired outfit for my ever hopeful and longing heart.

Have an inspiring day, lovelies.

xx