Brown

(Ray-ban sunnies, Goody hair tie, H&M fur, Ministry of Retail jacket, One Stop Shop bag, Arm Candy ring, H&M pants, Primadonna shoes)

Despite the usually chilly connotations that are associated with winter, these months are said to be the best time to visit Hong Kong. With pleasant sunshine, a cool breeze and a comfortable temperature- the conditions are optimal for exploring the city’s many attractions. While walking around Central, I couldn't stop myself from stopping and staring at this lovely (and enormous) door. Anyway, layering my clothes is a tried-and-true way to ensure my comfort in the outdoors. The beauty of this ensemble is that it allowed me to make quick adjustments based on my activity level and changes in the weather. I love how the neutral colors worked and how prints looked altogether. I met up with the people of Sugarfree this day so I decided to bring this Satchel Bag from One Stop Shop. Good move bring a big bag too, because all my stuff- laptop, camera, drawing designs, etc all fit inside! Not only does it look classy and wonderful, but it's very handy/ useful too. I’m not usually into bringing big bags when I travel but this satchel bag is an exemption. The small pocket outside it a big help too! Lipstick, octopus card, my cell phone, earplugs- the stuff I needed to bring out in an instant fit in that tiny thing. BMS.

Photos by: Khai Van Kampen 

Camo

(SM Accessories necklace/ bracelets, H&M top, Bebe Finds polo/ skirt, Alexander Wang bag, Casio watch, Ministry of Retail boots)

I can honestly say I never imagined the day I’d see camouflage being this big of a trend. The idea of incorporating this camo top from Bebe Finds into my look was exactly something I'd jump with excitement to try. Brown tones are really ideal for morenas, you know. Finding a way to highlight the trend while staying true to my edgy style was actually pretty fun. While it might be a good idea to leave the fatigues to the real soldiers, this military print- ironically enough known for its ability to blend in- made sure I'll stand out. If you're fully ready to enlist in this camo craze, be sure to balance out the masculinity by pairing your camouflage with other printed pieces like this skirt. What I really love about this skirt is giving me the exact shape that I’ve wanted- it's body hugging too, making it very comfortable to wear. Lastly, to complete my entire look, I wore these booties. Very Alexa Chung lang ang peg! Hahaha. Love this overall look. BMS.

Futuristic

(The Ramp Crossings top and skirt, Kate Spade bag, SM Accessories ring, Ministry of Retail belt, Forever 21 heels)

Talk about being futuristic! I wore this to the the Mac I attended weeks ago. I don't even know how to explain this entire look, but I just fell in love with the whole ensemble. Shoulder pads really do make you look sleeker, plus skirts like these paired with a belt gives your body shape without any effort. BMS.

Shopping Buddy

(The Chic Closet top, I Love Fashion Forever accessories, Pierre Hardy bag, Ministry of Retail jeans, DAS shoes)

I guess you can say red is a very happy and lucky color- you wear it when there are special occasions. I wore this monochromatic look and paired it with colorful accessories to give my outfit a surprise. I met up with my Palmolive Naturals Stylista Speaks Contest winner Anne Camille Mendoza (you can check out my post about it HERE). Well, no doubt that she's the winner- just look at her fair skin that she maintains by using Palmolive Naturals White and Moisture Soap! Its formula, infused with 100% natural Papaya and Songyi Mushroom Extracts, gives whiter skin in just one week* (based on instrumental mexameter reading; when used twice daily). Anyway, the prize was a P5,000 shopping spree at Forever 21 and a styling session with me. So let the shopping begin!

Since F21 is so huge, we didn't know where to start! The first few minutes of the shopping spree, we were still kind of shy and trying to get to know each other better. Here we are trying to check out the design and fabrics of the clothes.

 So many pretty shoes! Just like me, she says she's a shoe lover too.

 SALE! We rushed to the sale items but sadly there weren't a lot of sizes for Camille anymore.

 After awhile, we got cozy already and started talking about a lot of things while shopping. Camille is actually a model and has done a lot of print ands and commercials already. Knowing this, I chose simpler tops for her so she can wear it during her VTRs.

 Isn't she so pretty?

 Okay, I guess we really got along. Our shopping/ styling session turned out to be a super fun shopping date! Here we are goofing around with hats.

 For a fair complexion like hers, I chose a lot of pastels and powder pink colors for her. It will make her fair skin pop out more. She also has silky black hair so pastel colors are the best choice.

Here I am with the Palmolive team: Jaja Galang, Paula Pascual, Ninoy Gonzales, Ico Aganon and Trixie Esguerra of Nuffnang. I had such a great time shopping with my winner Camille. Don't forget, if you want to have a fair skin- try Palmolive Naturals White and Moisture Soap. Do visit Palmolive Naturals on Facebook to get more fun and exciting tips and features! BMS.

In The Morning

(SM Accessories necklace, Ministry of Retail jumpsuit, Casio watch, House of Luxe starfish bracelet, Alexander Mcqueen belt, Forever 21 heels)

Okay, this was a very "ngarag" day for me. I had a very early call time for a shoot and an event right after... All in the morning. Yes, smokey eyes at 9am haha! Actually, the make up really looked fresh on the monitor. Anyway, I attended the launch for Sony Xperia and had to demonstrate that it's water resistant by dipping it in an aquarium. Cool right? Since I'm a brand ambassador for the phone, I wanted to wear something very elegant but still appropriate for daytime. I wore this exquisite jumpsuit from Ministry of Retail to keep myself looking classy. Rather than casually wearing a watch for display, I really had to keep track of time so throughout the whole day. I decided to wear my vintage watch because unlike other watches I've previously owned, this watch is remarkably light and works well matching the rest of my accessories. BMS.

It's Not A Bath Robe

(Extreme Finds necklace, Eudora Wear robe, Ministry of Retail mullet dress, Extreme Finds bangles/ rings, YSL bag, Giftsahoy shoes)

There's just something about this robe that makes me feel magically warm all day. I guess I have this mentality that if it's a robe, it's warm and fuzzy. What I really love about this look is it gives the mullet dress an extra sexy feel because the longer part of the dress isn't really showing all out, but you know it's there- you can just see it at the bottom part where the fringes are. I really try and collect all kinds of black dresses: short, maxi, peplum, mullet- you know, for lazy days. Pile on whatever you can with it and it'll instantly look dressy. BMS.

Iligan City

 (Topshop hat, Rayban sunnies, Bubbles necklace, Bershka top, SM Accessories belt, Ministry of Retail skirt, S&H shoes)

For our third adventurous day, we decided to go to Iligan City and visit some of God's creations- waterfalls. I decided to be a bit more girly by wearing a cropped top with a maxi skirt. Color blocking lang ang peg! When I go out of town, I usually wear sunnies because I'm too lazy to put on make up and of course, it really is super sunny during the day (around 9am-3pm). 

 Maria Cristina Waterfalls. I remember studying this way back when I was still in grade school. Can't believe I actually saw it with my own eyes. It's so beautiful, right?

 Tinago in english is "hidden" and this one is called Tinago Falls because it really is in a hidden area. You have to go through a long, deserted road to be able to go here. Not only that- when you arrive, you have to walk 484 steps down to see it and 484 steps back up to leave. It's really worth it though. I swam too- my first time again. 

 Robbie living like a local- he climbed the rocks and did a flip while diving! Check out his blog too if you want to know more about our trip.

This trip really changed my outlook in life- no kidding. Now I want to do a lot more stuff I've never imagined doing. Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City, I had fun! BMS.