Before the clock strikes 12

As of this writing the sound of firecrackers and fireworks is exploding in the air. I still have outfit photos left unposted which were taken last week so I better post them now, before 2011 comes to a close.

These photos were taken last Christmas eve and Christmas day:

cardigan - Okasyon, shirt - a family raffle prize,

jeans - divi, Chucks - Converse 

I wanted to be casual and comfortable since we just spend Christmas eve and the early Christmas morning at home, but I also wanted to add some drama, hence the overly long pink cardigan.

This, on the other hand, was what I wore during Christmas day. Still keeping the laid-back vibe since we didn't even have to go out of the house.

maxi dress - tiangge, denim blouse - thrifted, sandals - my mom's

In less than an hour it'll be 2012 and it has just gotten a lot louder! I thank God for all the blessings he showered upon me and all my loved ones this 2011, and for continuing to do so. Have a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year everyone!


* a big thank you to my cousin Denise for taking all these photos

Earth and Stone

I’m not a model (and far from being one) but I sure felt like it when Mia and another colleague of mine had a photo shoot last Saturday. The weather was fortunately cooperative, just the right amount of sunny and windy. With that and a huge dose of laughter and silly stories, everything went perfectly well.

Here are just some of the photos Mia took:

 The theme was bohemian, by the way.

Remember Tin? She was the one I did the shoot with. She looks like a pro!

Spot the UFO! :D

Everything looks so green and earthy.

turtleneck - thrifted, maxi skirt - vintage, gold flats - Payless ShoeSource, beanie/beret - a gift: from Baguio

The shoot was a lot of fun! Yes it was an outfit-of-the-day shoot for me but perhaps taken a notch higher. I just wish I could always have my pictures taken at places like these, and always have Mia as my photographer. Do visit her blog to be inspired with her photography and stories.

Casual Friday

There isn't really a memo regarding Fridays being casual but these colleagues of mine still don't have uniforms (lucky them). I figured it would be a shame to not have their outfit photos taken since what they're wearing are oh-so charming and chic.

This is Leanne. Doesn't her outfit look so chic and fun? I am loving the big polka-dotted bow on her shoulder.

 This is the very pretty but very camera shy Kat. She always looks good in mala Mad Men office wear.

This silly girl is Stoi. I love the pop of color in this ensemble.

And this is Liz (who has a uniform but is not wearing hers, haha). The bohemian print on her blouse is just lovely.

And that's it! I am also not wearing my uniform, but I'll just tell you in another post. :P