fashion flashback: 2011 Lookbook Archive

“THE ART OF LAYERING”…(my outfit in the UP campus tour)…

Once, I was a cat… ♥_♥

LAYER, LAYER…THERE’S THERAINY WEATHER…………….♥_♥ (wore it last June 8, 2011, Convocation)

..School fashion in a school where there’s no uniform.. ^_^ (wore it last August 26, 2011, normal school day)

…The Fashournalist ♥_♥  (wore it last June 28, 2011, normal tuesday)

“Preppy Layering”……[I MISS YOU,LOOKBOOK!!! =’] <3 (wore it last July 6, 2011, normal but mem’rable wednesday)

..Black and Pink and Studs ..xD (worn this last April 3, 2011)

Love fashion and make astatement.=) (wore it last May 25, 2011, during my beloved friend’s ballet recital at CCP)

BELT OVER RUFFLES… (wore it last April i forgot, 2011, at Summer Vacation)

A CAREFREE and COLORFULschool outfit ^_^ (wore it last July 5, 2011, normal school day)

Simply Preppy.. (visit my new style blog :)(worn last October 5, 2011)

So I was waitin’ for someone waitin’ for me..♥_♥ (worn last July 4, 2011. A ‘scholarship-dedicated’ Monday :)

…Wearin’ my Journ ClubCollared Shirt and Press I.D.=) (wore it last April 21, 2011, at Journalism Club Farewell Party)

A little bit of fashion and a little bit of ballet…=) (wore it last May 17, 2011, costume for an interpretative dance/musical performance)

Of colors and shimmers,bow…………………xD (worn last April 15, 2011. A day of malling with RIPSG friends :)

(and so on…more of my innate weirdness in my old lookbook looks)

..Tights and I were inseparable.

..Ribbons—not just bows, but ribbons used for tying gifts—were the bestfriend of my hair (and my notebooks and my collars and almost anything I own)

..I wasn’t used to wearing shorts then, except with colorful/black stockings or high socks. 

..Circle glasses, starshaped sunnies (and heartshaped but I haven’t found any yet) were my favorites. And I don’t freaking care if they have no grade.

..Quirky, preppy, neon, and weird things fascinate me. I believed some trends and rules are limiting fashion experiments. And I didn’t need to fit in.

..Layering outfits everyday was a lifestyle.

..I was colorblocking before I even heard the term colorblocking (when I was younger I used to call it “color-coding” (pink kung pink, etc) OR “uber-coloring”)

..etcetera.

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^Yes, that’s Grace Eclavea before adjusting to, let’s just call it the ‘unofficial, indirectly spoken, implicit school simplicity rule.’ C: (when i said school it’s not limited to the place where I’m studying, it’s general)

Anyway actually, more or less a hundred sentences are supposed to follow that, but my fingers can’t find the letters to type what’s in my head. In short I can’t find the word translation for my thoughts. Or, it’s like I can’t find the “signifier” for my “signified”#COMA101lectures 

Ah whatever. Sigh. I’ll end this post here and just leave my thoughts flying..

God bless and stay stylish, dearies! Jesus loves you infinitely. And nothing— not any style, or weirdness or even as far as RH Bill stance :l —can change His love for you. :)thursday

(Source: fashournalist)

Beef made my day :’)

it’s not a surprise that the girl above gives smiles to a lot of people just by sharing her looks, or spreading good vibes just by blogging her posts. But it doesn’t end there. Aside from being a really creative and productive teen, how she interacts with her readers make her more inspiring.

Recently, I felt really down again with regards to my fashion dreams..then I checked my blog (this blog, coz you know, i have seven in different sites. Hihi :)) There was no notification (seriously, why tumblr!?) but I clicked the “messages” anyway. And whoa, I saw this.

I was lifted up when I read it. Weeeee *-* Who wouldn’t be inspired to receive this in your inbox—from one of the people you admire? And plus, especially at a time when you’re feeling down? Sobrang uplifting. 

People like ate Gela are the ones who will bring you up, the ones whose words will linger in your ears whenever destructive criticism (yes, because constructive is needed, right? :) strike you.

I’ve heard so many criticisms. (Guess we’ve all had) I’ve had so many discouragements to stop loving fashion, or that I have a weird, ugly, freaking, abnormal style that’s why I should stop this passion for style and etcetera. But guess what? The fashion industry should be thankful for people like ate Gela Munoz who succeeds and shares her talents; yet also sees and appreciates passion—even in newbies. That inspiration she, and people like her, spreads is promising. :) 

When I reach my dreams, Gela Munoz will be one of the names I will never forget to thank.

Her words, even only through tumblr, (because we haven’t met in person yet) will always be a part of my internal positive recorder which I will play whenever criticism mind tapes are playing again.

(Yes, positive words can bring that much impact, dearies. Especially when one is in a down moment. Teka, ang emo ko. LOL. That’s why encourage as much as you can. You don’t know how you liven a dream which is in danger of dying even through few words :) 

So, in case you haven’t met her yet in the blogosphere, meet the beef behind elbeef.tumblr.com!

A band vocalist, an Atenean, a model, a blogger/lookbooker, a stylist (and these are just few of what I know about her) But despite her talents, she remains so down-to-earth and so virtually approachable! Yes, virtually approachable! Haha :) Check her blog, and you’ll see how she answers questions :) She’s also very willing to answer styling inquiries. It’s like she knows you in person.

I have so many liked blogs, but something that’s rare is that kind of virtual “approachability” (if there’s such a word haha) which she has. :D

And candygirls! Look what we have above, she’s featured in candymag last June! :)

Congrats ate Gelaaaaaa :) Thank you for the encouraging words! And I pray we’ll meet na before 2012 ends. Haha! Gotta hear your voice and take pictures with you and hopefully, shop with you too! God bless, and stay inspiring, promising, yet humble. I am one of the people you inspire ^_^ Love you miss Gelabeef!

When a blogger inspires you through her looks and outfits, that’s good and refreshing, and is actually needed for fashion enthusiasts. It’s like food to us, it feeds our passion. But when a blogger inspires not only through those looks but also through their words, that can be changing and moving. That’s like a medicine that can cure a fashion sickness, or a dreamer’s sickness called I-can’t-do-this. All of us have symptoms of that sickness, it’s up to us if we’ll let it eat us. And since all of us have that, it’s better if we pull each other up. Like if only the lookbook community can be a tangible reality, it would be great. Every style is appreciated. Really. You can be yourself. The looks I had which were criticized in real life found their niche in lookbook. We would rather encourage (even while giving constructive criticisms) and help each other conquer the I-can’t-do-this sickness.

Before I end this, I just remembered a quotation saying that true success is not only what you’ve become, but what people have become because of you. :) How true. And this, I think, is one of ate Gela’s best traits. How she encourages the dreamer within her readers. I’m so happy to be one. Thanks ate Gela.

Passion refueled. Dreams inspired. That’s how Beef made my day.

XO, Graceeeeee <3

PS. All photos (except the second one) were grabbed from her blog

(Source: fashournalist)

Of Procrastination and Printscreens: Moodboard after reading updates..LATE :’) [list of 10 that gave me the most random emotions]

Moments when you receive ‘surprise’ replies or unexpected messages and read them late, give you a lot of smiles the time you read them (or frowns, you know ;) yet bring you back to the time it was sent to you, and give you more hints of regret that you should’ve opened your accounts earlier, even at least once a week. So after some time of being inactive again in my fashion online spaces, here’s a random moodboard. Weird list. That’s what compensating for procrastination maybe does? LOL! 

Here are ten of the updates—excluding my facebook that I haven’t opened for a year because I don’t know where to begin when I open it—that gave me the most random emotions. <THEY ARE IN RANDOM ORDER>

(Also includes some of the stuff I already read before [like last summer], but still read late [like it was given last February] Sigh I should stop procrastinating, seriously.) 

•  FanGirl mode: When the best fashion blogger in the world (for me and for some) replies to you..

I can’t explain how happy I was when I read this. I mean, I didn’t expect to get a reply from ate Camille! And now, I already met her twice (last Candy Style Awards and Bloggers United 3) She was the one I wrote the article “Not only a style icon, but also a role model” for. :”)

•  When a Lookbook friend that you want to be featured at Candy Style Files got featured already! Yey! :)

Ate Lovely Bulatao of Lovely-Vogue is at Candy Style Files! Yehey :D I remember messaging her because I really think she has what it takes to appear in one of Candy’s pages. She was hesitant at first but thankfully she was convinced later on. And now she’s featured, I can’t help but smile!!! Weeeee :) But what made me smile more, is she didn’t forget our convo pala. Her short message gave me a big grin. So sad, though, that I read her message which was sent last May, just now (July) :O

• When a blogger appreciates what you wrote about her even without you sending her a notice. Unexpected!

This is really OVERwhelming. (I love you, ate AnaGon!) She is not only one of the best style bloggers, but one of the kindest, realest (if that’s the correct superlative), and most down-to-earth bloggers everrrrrr. Of course I can’t exclude how kind she really is in my BU post :’)))

• When you receive invites to events and launchings of some brands you adore—and read them after the events were finished: FRUSTRATING.

I wasn’t able to recount how many “sayang’s” I said after reading these :( (to lovelies outside the Philippines, sayang is the tagalog word for regret)  

• When a very dear friend of yours sends you a Tumblr Ask—not to ask, but to tell you “I miss you.” in French :’)

Favorite ko to! :) TA from Renee :’D (The awesome person + awesome friend I was talking to here.) BBDear, I miss you!! I know you know it but yes, I will still say it. :c (Ugh Diliman took my friends away from me! Chos :o) Balik ka na dito LB :) Joke, I mean visit us hehe. At I hope magblog ka na ulit!!

• When you look at your Lookbook account after one year and be thankful for the people you didn’t expect to be there.

One year ago: (because I didn’t knew how to printscreen then, haha!)

…then..

One year in Lookbook taught me so many things, and caused me to meet so many stylish and kind people :’) Thanks to Candymag for being the way for me to discover this website! I will post about hints of my lookbook story next time :)

• When people appreciate your advise—and friendship, even not IRL and just online.

Two of the Lookbook comments in my profile months ago :’) I can’t help but smile when I realize that my advise, even in little things, make other people happy. These girls are just two of my Lookbook pals, and we learn together and exchange advises to each other. Shaynna—check her blog here!—is one of my closest Lookbook friends since last year. (And hopefully before 2013, we’ll meet in person! :) On the other hand, I met Bey recently this summer. (Welcome ulit, dear! Sobrang napangiti ako ng comment mo :))

• Unexpected E-mails.

“…Bored, I typed into google, I wrote something and I hate it. And your fashion blog came up. The post of what you hate. I also noticed your Philippians 4:13 at the top.

So I had a bit of a more lookie at your bio.

I don’t really know why I’m telling you this. I have so much to do. I am in year eleven, just turned sixteen, a girl growing up in Western Australia and am emailing you for some reason.

Sorry this is so random, but you sound kinda splendid.

I am fully in love with God. And randomly felt to pray for you. And I wanted to email you. Not so sure why. But anyway, I have wasted enough of your time now.

My name is …”

^When you receive a random e-mail from someone who lives at the other side of the planet, and prays for you :) Btw, this was a response to a post I didn’t think to be read by other people since it was a random, wordy, emotional, personal post supposedly put on my personal blog but found its way to my style blog. So it’s really unexpected, but I’m grateful for it. ..Dear ______, if you’ll read this, I am so thankful to God He led you to my blog to pray for me. I love, need and appreciate prayers sooo much. I hope you read my e-mail reply even if it was late!!!! :)

^When God gives you opportunities to learn and make a difference. Overwhelming *u* (Thaaaaaaaaaaank You, Lord!) This is a miracle, I passed my application at the last minute—literally. 11:59 PM of July 11 so, my answers were rushed :( But God really makes the impossible possible. :)

• When you suddenly had a convo with the very down-to-earth WonderWoman and almost met but didn’t [meet] yet: Bittersweet.

It all started when I retweeted one of WonderWoman’s tweets. She was really really nice. Also, it was my very first time to hear one of the bloggers I look up to tell me “…I hope I get to meet you someday…” OMG so I was jumping in front of the PC then! I know it’s just a tweet and not a lotto jackpot but, fangirls, you understand me, right?

To cut the story short, we ‘almost’ met last Bloggers United 3 :( But since, you know (if you read my BU post), I didn’t make it to the time between 2-5pm. Sayang. But I know I’ll meet her soon. In God’s time :D

• When a late reply is sent (and the receiver reads it late, too) but still means a lot!

Ate angela is one of the friendliest persons you’ll meet in Tumblr! Visit her inspiring blog here!

• When you receive a Tumblr Ask reply via e-mail from Your Fashion Inspiration :D

Since I don’t open littlemisspinkeagle@yahoo.com that much, I just saw this and really, I can’t count my smiles then :) Iba pala talaga yung feeling pag yung blogger ang nagsabi sa reader na “I hope to meet you soon!” Parang baligtad dapat pero :”> Thanks, ate Nika. I love your blog, too! I mean, who doesn’t? :)

…Looking at these (as well as those I haven’t printscreened) I am feeling a lot of mixed emotions. I hope I will overcome procrastination soon.

A dreamer shouldn’t be a procrastinator. Yet a lot of dreamers are, and oh, I am one of them :O

By the way, before I end up oveeeer-talking again, God bless your week ahead loveliesss! Mine’s a truly busy one, and I think yours is, too. :) [We can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us! Philippians 4:13]

This was drafted last July 21, 2012

Fashion isn’t shallow, isn’t trivial, isn’t what you think.

I don’t know how to begin this, I have said this to a few friends before but I guess it’s about time to put it down on paper. Virtual paper, that is :))

I hope I can express it the way I want to. And I will do my best to put coherence. But I think I cannot. Forgive my redundance.

Fashion is one word that could mean different things, to different people. …just like any word.

To some it might seem trivial, useless, plain vanity, and whatever. But to others, it could have so much importance. It is noble, it is beyond what people usually think.

Thing is, we have different passions and interests; we have different opinions.

————-You can tell us, better are the people who just wear simple things, slippers, and just plain clothes because clothes don’t dictate who you are. Well, dearies, true. Clothes don’t define you wholly as a person, but it doesn’t make dressing up bad. But truth is, no one is necessarily “better than the other” between a simple person and a really-fashion-obsessed one. It’s just that we have different interests. You don’t necessarily have to be the same in the way you dress to be together. I have friends who prefer jeans-and-shirts on a daily basis, but we do get along. 

Truth is, in my case, I haven’t met a fashionista yet who criticizes people who prefer shorts/jeans + shirts/tanks + slippers; but I have already met ‘simple’ people who hate the beyond-the-norms and different styles, or in short fashion enthusiasts. Huhhhhh? There is no need for this. I mean,

• you can voice out your opinion, just for expression, but you can’t dictate what people would wear (there is a difference between advising and dictating, guys) except if you have authority (i.e., dress codes in school and places and events and affiliations, etcetera)
• you can also be annoyed. Your eyes, as human beings’ can be offended, but don’t hate. Because I met some people who want bloggers to die, or at least, want their clothes to be burned. C’mon, is this hate or crab mentality? 

————-Simplicity is subjective, too. (Credits to author Ptr. Ed Lapiz for this concept) In terms of fashion, what could people perceive as an overdressed outfit could just be underdressed to fashion enthusiasts. Fashion is subjective. Again, respetohan na lang kasi. When I wear somewhat corporate-or-MOA-ish outfit which I just find simple, people who don’t know me that much will ask me

“bakit ka nakaporma?/ why are you dressed up?” (because if they know me, like if they see me everyday ever since, they won’t ask me)

then I’ll tell “Haaaa??? Ang simple ko na nga ee./Whaaat? This is simple for me.”

They will answer, “Kung simple ka sa lagay na yan, ano tingin mo sakin, basura? / If you’re simple that way, then what do you think of us, garbage?”

Noooooo. I respect you guys, it’s just that we have different standards, and we can’t impose it to people. (Again, with the exception of authority at times :/ )

I don’t really get this. Friends should respect personalities. People are beyond clothing, go look at the soul. Hindi porket maarte, vain, eh hindi na friend-worthy, they can be the people you can rely on for a lifetime. 

————-A person who saves up for books, or other sensible things, doesn’t have the right to claim that, oh, I am better than those who are saving up for “materialistic” things such as clothes, or maybe dolls for others, or collectible toys. Different things make us happy. We have our different ways of expression, too. You can’t hate the persons who love the things you ignore. We’re not doing anything against you, right? Stop visiting the sites you find annoying, then. Stop roaming in lookbook and do your eyes a favor.

————-Fashion is not something to pursue just to solely seek attention (because fashionistas, admit it, we always faced that judgment) again, it is a PASSION, a hobby, a nature for some. And it’s definitely not a crime.

————-There is nothing wrong with being attached to clothes and vain things, so long as you don’t “worship it” or make it your Lord and you still put it in the right place; so long as you don’t sin because of it, i.e. having debts here and there because of your obsession to clothes, especially branded ones, or it makes you steal, or it makes you love material more than the people in your life (hello, this is freaking wrong but I think these are just rare cases); so long as you don’t feel bad about yourself because instead of fashion becoming an inspiration, it becomes an avenue for insecurities. So long as you are not stepping on anyone, go do and wear what you want. (Just like John Stewart Mill’s harm principle)

Of course there are limitations, but limitations themselves are subjective to each of us, and we have to respect others’ points, too. We can express our opinions. That’s good. But just advise, don’t impose.

————-Fashion, despite being senseless to others, well, to some of us, fashion is our favorite form of art. ”What to wear” is one of the artistic things to look forward to, everyday. You don’t have to wait for legit occassions, while of course it doesn’t mean you will wear gowns to classes, but you do get the point. And just like you, who have your own passions which we respect, we have our passions as well, and that includes fashion.

In short, when you tell a fashion enthusiast to stop dressing up, taking pictures of it, and blogging it—which is our platform of expression and inspiration for our love for style—or lookbooking it,

it’s like you question and stop a singer from vocalizing,

an athlete from training everyday,

a dancer from warming up,

a speaker from practicing speeches, and so on.

To us fashion enthusiasts, dressing up is not just kaartehan, it’s one of the steps closer to our dreams, because fashion is one of the fields we are serious about in the future. And fashion is an industry, too.

I don’t know if I expressed enough, but I think you get the point with the parallelism I used.

Wearing clothes is not just something that’s trivial. It doesn’t make us shallow. Of course whatever we put on our fashion blogs, these are fashion related, but it doesn’t make us limited. It’s just that we dedicate this to our love for fashion.

————-Go pursue your dreams and passions. Even if people tell you you’re “chaka” or whatever, or that you’re not suited for the field you want, go on.

I think when you remove one’s passion from a person, it’s like figurative torture. You don’t want that. No one wants that. So please, respect.

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I guess it all boils down to one thing: respecting subjectivity. And harmless subjectivity keeps life from being boring. Art in everything—including fashion—keeps the world interesting.

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Sigh. I think I have already released 20% of what I feel O.o As much as I want to continue, I don’t want this to be an incoherent novel again. LOL. Better keep it a novelette. Chos! Til next time. :) Hihi. These, are my opinions, my words, okay? I am not imposing them :) I respect if you disagree. I’d love to know what you think :) Don’t worry, again, I respect opinions :) Teehee. God bless, dearies!

(Source: fashournalist)

Shopping Spree at Bloggers United Three (and some thoughts :)

Hi dearies! As promised, here’s my shopping journal last Bloggers United 3 ten days ago! (see my event post here)

Yes, those pieces above were the stuff I bought. And yes, you read that right, look closely, the total price is only 1,300 pesos! (To foreign visitors, that’s less than 31 US dollars, dearies!) GOD is soooo great :’) And those I will be posting here still excludes the stuff Mom bought for herself, (which you’ll eventually see in my future outfit posts because you know, haha..we share clothes pretty much often. So most of my clothes are under her “custody” and care LOL.) So these pieces cost only about 1,000 or less. 

I had a very limited budget from my savings but God maximized it. Our late entrance even became a blessing in disguise for the silver lining because even though most of the cheapest-yet-most-awesome items (like bloggers’ accessories for only sixty or even thirty which were originally priced as, well let me just say hundreds of bucks) got bought earlier, the few booths left also sold treasures and some just had a “last stock price sale” :)) For short, how about getting some pieces which were 200 or 150 for only 50!!!!! The few bucks I had which I expected to spend on three to five items eventually spread out to over twenty pieces. Miracle, indeed. I didn’t expect these gifts, Lord! I feel so blessed. Teehee :) 

Anyway, dearies, I won’t make this any longer so here are the pixies! I got all my buys from two awesome booths (and they were the last ones who closed their booths due to us last minute shoppers hoho!)

First was from ate Gizelle Faye of Vanilla Ice Cream :D (i know i already posted this pic before but i just want to post it again here :)) And let me also just repeat that if only her violet skirt was in her booth, i’d buy it as well! so in love O.o

200 pesos from the Brand New section. I love it that this can be worn in over 25 ways! Hihi might just post about some ways to use this, including the weird ones. LOL. Prolly when I have the new section I’ve been planning, my “overused pieces” haha. I really feel like I’ll be overusing this. Oh no O.o

Favorite! Knitted violet sweater for only 100 :)

100 pesos.. lovely dress. This was the first one I wore of all the items I bought. (as a top, though :) 

And…..all the items below are FIFTY! :”)

love the prints and the pink, and the sheer effect. teehee :’)

Veeko! This is prettier in person :( can’t capture the “shimmer.” I really like glittery black tops but this one’s for one of mytrue friends, though :D she was the one who instantly popped to my mind when i saw this because of her love for over-sized unique pieces so my heart cannot not give it to her hihi :)))

Zara top. I fell in love with this piece. Perfect for hot days in a hot environment. (Hello, LB!) And perfect when the time comes that I can wear tank tops without cardis/cover ups. (fashion box to outgrow, char.)

Susan Studs. Studs = Love. :) i’ll be reserving this for something..whatever..hihi basta i’ll reserve this :) As ate Vern Enciso says it, we all have those clothes, right?

 OMG, laced hoodie. Another flexible piece here :)

A shade of pink and shimmer together? (Not to mention it’s comfy..) Okay, definitely a closet staple.

The second booth I “raided” LOL was Style and Soul Melai Entuna’s! yay, this was the booth i was referring to..200-150php turned all for fifty in the last minute. As what I said again in my event post, she’s definitely a person to look up to not only in fashion but in life. (UP Diliman graduate pa!:)

Dearies, check her shop FSTOP! Definitely worth stopping—and shopping—at. Haha!

for the win! another i-am-reserving-this-for-something-special :)

i super love this polka-dotted polo. :) PS thanks so much, Renee deaaar for telling me about Comme Des Garcons! :D

comfy casual maxi skirt

i bet this will be one of my faves! i so love skirts that don’t reveal too much :)

Penshoppe sleeveless polo. so preppy, so school-y :)

another addition to my vest collection. Yay :D

tasseled dress and prints together? UNIQUE.

shimmer! :)

yay for scarves :)

Who wouldn’t love these pieces? I really recommend you visit FASHION STOP/Style and Soul and Vanilla Ice Cream now! :) And see you in BU4. <3

God is sooooo amazing. He really works out everything for the gooooood.

Shopping times like these is not usual for me (yet, haha) as much as I want it everyday if possible (LOL vaiiin) so I really thank God for listening even to my heart’s earthly wishes. I remember back then, I always find myself wishing while window-shopping in malls and etcetera. And Mom told me then to always include it in my prayers, because God is not just after the serious things in our lives like our growth as a person, relationship with Him and other people, and etcetera. He is interested in every single detail of our identity, our likes and dislikes, and every little wish. He loves to see His children happy. He’ll give better than what we want, according to His will and time. Just sharing :) Sorry if I’m being overwordy again :O I just can’t help it but type these words down out of gratitude. And I hope this might encourage you too, as it encouraged me. :D (Feels like I’m in my private personal blog again, I know but anyway this is related to fashion so it’s okay hihi)

Fashion is also one of the areas where we can apply faith. And it works. We have a Father like that, isn’t it amazing? :’)

So if you ever found yourself in times like you want to buy this and that but you just can’t? Felt that “ouch, I can’t have this Jimmy Choo, etc.” Always whisper it to God, like a child to his father. He won’t be rude and say “I’m too busy for that, come back when your prayers are bigger and more important and are not earthly.” He takes note of every wish. ..academics, friendships, family problems, colors of the notebooks you’ll be using, practically anything and though He may not give it all, He gives what’s best for us. Better than what we think of.

He understands. He understands definitely more than what people understand. He supports your passion even when some people bring you down. I have encountered so many discouragements with my love for styling and art, but I really feel God’s support in every aspect, including fashion which is my biggest passion. He doesn’t judge. Dearies, have a passion for fashion? Go for it. Don’t let people bring you down. Surrender your dreams to God, and He will give you victory. :)

When you involve Him in every part of your life, everything will make a difference.

Til next time loves! A bright and blessed school year ahead of us! And, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, FILIPINOS! (pasukan na mamayaaaaa :(( :D )

Graceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Overcoming PROCRASTINATION with PASSION :)

I can’t find the words to type here now..

All I know is, I want to let go of the hesitations I have in starting a blog/s —specifically my plan of putting a fashion centered one :)

I want to stop that procrastination that has been limiting my passion for fashion. That’s basically my point. Hihi. [The title I gave just sounds too serious pala hoho..but this entry is actually not formal. XD ]

If I’ll recall when did I exactly planned to blog (even the personal one, first) I’d say I was a sophomore in high school then. Oh yes, that dream was already “sleeping” for years. But guess what, all the desires and ideas just remained imaginations then. Fear and hesitations blocked them to break free. I was also too hard on myself. Talk about confusions.. Blogger or Tumblr? When can I find that ‘perfect’ blog theme? That title that’ll best describe me? That ‘perfect’ time for me to enter the world of blog?

One of the concrete hesitations I had came in just before my mind was really planning to make blogging a reality. It was just this year. ‘twas when I told one of my most fashionable friends that she’d be a great fashion blogger if she was one. And so I encouraged her to start blogging, too. But she said she’ll just blog next time..by the time she has plenty of money to buy clothes, shoes and stuff in a frequent basis; and by the time she already owns an SLR Camera. Her answer sank in me—I’m not blaming her, okay! haha..i love her a lot—and it actually also affected my plan of starting a fashion blog. I saw how ‘unequipped’ I also am, to be a fashion blogger. See..

• ..I, too, don’t have much clothes. I often repeat pieces; I just strive to wear them differently every time and I actually have fun doing so;)
• ..I, too, don’t get to buy new stuff even at least every month (as much as I want to buy things every single day……yeah, I’m vain like that. Hoho..)
• ..I, too, don’t even have an SLR which often seems to be a “pre-requisite” in starting a blog.

So I just “procrastinated” again.. I felt intimidated and felt that oh, I’m not suited to be a style blogger.

And yet now, even still with uncertainties, I just have that strong feeling that I don’t want to prolong that desire to blog anymore. Hihi. Because I want that desire to be REAL. 

And so, here I am. I can’t believe I’m already writing my first post :) Sigh ^_^ I am thankful that I decided to blog now. With all the hesitations and fears, here I enter the big and lovely world of blogging :) I thought that if I will wait for the moment for me to be fully ‘ready’, when will that day come? So..

• I decided to start with the little that I have. To start from scratch. And as I blog, that’s when I’ll grow as a blogger.
• I don’t want it to be, ”I will blog by the time I have this or that..when I’m capable of doing this and doing that..”
• I want it to be, ”I will blog now and I know time will come that I’ll have this and that. I’ll get there.”

And I realized, it’s not really the clothes that matter after all..

What I’m only holding on now is this: PASSION.

I think the most important things blogging itself only requires you are:

to be passionate in what you blog,

and of course, to BE TRUE TO YOURSELF :) 

With those intangible things that I have, I realized that they’re enough for me to start expressing my love for fashion through blogging. 

It’s not exactly the amount of clothes you have, or even how people around you perceive you to be..Passion is what really matters, isn’t it? Passion will make you go places. (Now sorry for my redundancy. Hihi! I really am overwhlemed :D)

I know there are so many things I will learn here. And I’m excited for it. Yay! I also hope to meet fellow bloggers and interact with them :) I know blogging opens you to a lot of opportunities, and that includes being friends with some true people over the net. And that’s one of the things I am most looking forward to. =D

And oh, another thing that fueled me to be positive in this decision in starting a blog, is the inspiration that keeps my passion burning. The Lookbook community is so inspiring. Filipino bloggers are awesome and worth looking up to =) And my most favorite? Not just among Filipinos but among every human being on Earth……It’s ate Camille Co. :)

Inspirations really fuel up one’s passion even more..And yes, I realized, passion overcomes procrastination. [And yeah, as for the ‘confusions’? Well I laughed at myself and thought that blogging isn’t about the site or the blog theme or the widget or whatever, it’s about the content.]

In a nutshell, I told myself, “My limitations should not hinder my passion; Instead, my passion should help me go beyond them. My limits are not valid excuses to keep myself from doing something that I love and something that I always wanted to do.

My limitations will not get me from one place to another; it is passion that will bring me there. :)”

[Now reading everything that I typed from above, I am already laughing at my first line..hoho! How ironic! “I can’t find the words to type here now.”]

Thank you, Lord!

So here, (wait lang, hingang malalim muna ako haha..) hello, FASHION BLOG! :))

Hello, style blog world! And hello, fellow bloggers (of all kinds)

:))))))))))))))))

P.S.To future readers=) , feel free to give advice to me, a newbie in this thing called blogging :) Teehee..thanks a lot! God bless and stay stylish!

Whew..I just keep on sighing..