just a quickie!

hey everyone! i've been so busy lately at work. claims have been pouring in our office so im scheduled to do overtime hours the whole week. i was hoping i can take photos of my outfits but alas it's already dark whenever i get home (and i hate taking indoor photos). here's a snap pic of my outfit today.

outfit: gap sweater, old navy skirt, gojane oxfords, joe fresh socks

it's remembrance day tomorrow so that means no work for me! i'll definitely be back with my food tripping thursdays feature and hopefully, an outfit post for friday. bye for now, lovelies!

halloween weekend

sorry for the absence, lovelies.. last week, the weather was so terrible that by the time i arrived home from work, it was already gloomy and cloudy outdoors so i wasn't able to take decent outfit photos. but today i tried my best to catch the sun and take some outfit shots.

outfit: maldita dress, suzy shier blazer, random scarf, aa leggings, joe fresh socks, aldo wedges

anyway, how was your weekend? mine went fine. unlike other bloggers, i didn't really dress up for halloween just because i had no parties or socials to attend to. although, last friday at work we had this western ghost town theme in the office most of my coworkers thought of dressing up.

oh and i also got to catch up with one of my girlfriends this weekend. we had some mongolian grill food, appetizers and cocktails at corydon.

im not really feeling well as of this moment since i have my monthly visitor and i get back pains whenever it's here. aaahhh sitting 8 hours at work leaves me feeling blah and eecckk.. hope you had a better first day of november...

it's the start...

... of an exhausting week!

just when i thought that adding an extra hour in my normal 8-hour day is something i can handle, i find myself yawning and sighing the whole day at work today. and mind you, this is just the first day! aaahhh!!!

im working extra hours this week since im getting some time off this wednesday to take my citizenship test downtown. that means im actually going to the office earlier and leaving later.

i took these photos when i got home so i looked a bit haggard. the sun has set already too so the lighting is a bit poor. but i hope you still manage to like my effort to squeeze an outfit post today!

outfit: holt renfrew top, stitches skirt, divi chain necklaces, old navy cardigan, gojane oxfords

Comment of the Day: FarmGirl

Love the idea of a candy station!

aaahhh there was even some popcorn, gummies and mints in bulk but i wasn't able to get any. i actually just finished my mars bar awhile ago! hahahaha!!! im such a pig! :p

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what to wear?

when trying to figure out what to wear for work the following day, i sometimes catch myself toning down my outfit. i don't know why, but i feel a little bit awkward when i find myself wearing all these dressy outfits and the people i get into the elevator with are just in casual pants and runners.

case in point: this outfit. originally, i was supposed to wear a crisp white shirt and a blazer with this skirt, and extend those pink socks to make them knee highs. but i ended up chicken-ing out and resorted to wearing it with my cropped tee (tucked in) and this black cardigan. i also scrunched up the pink socks to an ankle length.

outfit: old navy cardigan, tminx cropped tee, aa full woven skirt, sirens boots, betty johnson socks

hmm.. there are days when i feel like experimenting more, but not today. i went with the more conservative and casual choice. maybe one time i'll really try the original ensemble i had in mind. teehee!

how about you?
what did you wear today?

Comment of the Day: Adrienne

Haha, you are so cute! Great outfit!

For making clothes work year-round, I tend to wear a lot of tights (at least for fall, winter, and spring) - that seems to give me access to skirts and shorts that I wouldn't be able to wear otherwise.

yes yes!! that's so true! tight, leggings and socks are the answers to the cooler weather here. im not very fond of jeans so if i can still manage to wear just tights or leggings out, i will.. teehee! :D

going nautical

outfit: tna sweater, zara trousers, aldo wedges, wet seal necklace

i decided to go for a cross breed of something nautical and geek chic today. plus, i really wanted to wear this sweater because it was chilly out.

oh btw, shout out to kristy: these trousers are the one that im planning to send you for the swap. i was hoping you could send over a kind of jacket/cardigan/blazer (anything i can layer on in the office since the aircondition at my side can get brutal, hahaha!).

this was my first week off of training at work. i can say that being alone in my own space is quite nerve wracking at first, but when i got the hang of doing the things, it felt pretty nice to have my own desk to figure out my own routine and set up.

off to another weekend, hurray! im spending it reviewing for my upcoming citizenship test! aaaahhhh!!!!

for this post's comment of the day, i'm not highlighting anyone in particular because a lot of you asked me about the detachable collar i was wearing in this post. for those interested to get one, i tried to look into etsy to see what shops offered them. in particular, i got my collar from young captive but im not sure if the store still have some. hopelessly devoted is another shop you can look into for collars. hope that helped those who want to get one for themselves.

it's a good day!

thank god it's friday! i have a lot to be happy about today aside from that. first of all, training at work is officially over. starting next week, i get to have my own desk and manage material by myself. speaking of work, i also got my first paycheck, most of which went to paying bills, buying a bus pass and saving up for my calgary visit next month! woot woot!

there was a mosquito on my nose, hahaha!

speaking of calgary, another thing im happy about is that my boyfriend (who's currently there) and i are celebrating our 35th monthsary! aaahhh.. i can't wait to spend time with him again. of course, i decided to wear something extra special today for that occasion -- something red, a pair of high heels and a feminine black dress.

happy monthsary!

finally, i'm able to wear these shoes i got thru chic rewards!

another thing is that the first weekend of this month is a long weekend! for students, that's a sign that school is going to start soon. for someone working like me, it's a paid statutory holiday! hurray!

outfit: divi cardigan, landmark dress, payless shoes thru chic rewards, vanessa mooney necklace

speaking of this new month, i was quite surprised to discover that i was one of the featured runner-ups in suddenly darling's darling of the month contest. basically, suddenly darling is a social networking fashion site that lets you earn points in exchange for gift cards. if you're interested to join, just click here for my referral link.

don't forget your breakfast

so as most of you know, i've started working about 2 weeks ago and it has really changed my day to day habits. i spend working hours in the office and once i get home, i start preparing stuff for the following day. (at least, that's what i do from monday - thursday)

outfit: gifted plaid jacket, old navy top, greenhills skirt, vintage belt, ardene tights, keds sneakers

it's been challenging to update this blog that's why i have discovered a way for me to make sure that i get outfit posts in here. i try to take photos of my outfit the day before to make sure that there's still good lighting outdoors.

also, i'm starting to pay more attention to my sleeping and eating patterns because i really need make sure i have enough energy to last me the whole day. one thing i always tell myself is to not skip breakfast, whether it's a simple muffin or an egg sandwich. however, if i had the luxury of time, energy and resources, i would love to have these every week..

something sweet

bacon lovers

filipino twist!

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so for my food tripping thursday tip, don't forget your breakfast!

Comment of the Day: Gabby

Tell me about it!!! I'm crazy busy with work this week... uffffffff

yes, i can totally relate too! as i said, it's been so hard keeping up with this site and other blogs, but i can't just drop it since it's one of biggest things that's keeping me sane. hahaha! :D aaahhh the good thing is, the long weekend is almost here! yay!

the randomness of it all..

i should warn you that this post is going to be so random. first of all, i have been contemplating on posting my outfit or not. i just think it's all over the place. secondly, im posting photos of my training room workspace. lastly, im sharing some food photos just because i like it. hahahaha!

outfit: aa lace bodysuit, h&m cardigan c/o jasmine, f21 harem pants & bow ring, celine pumps, divi pearl necklace

on with the show.. so here's the outfit im talking about. i think this ensemble looked better in my head than on me, boohoo! i wanted to try out this color palette because it looked good when i saw them together in the hanger.

i still decided to show it to you guys to ask you what i could have done to make it more chic? i just feel like it's all over the place as i said earlier. would you rather have the cardigan tucked in or out? or maybe cancel the cardigan altogether and replaced it with something else?

next, as promised, here are pictures of the training room where im working right now. technically speaking, i don't have my own workspace yet. i get to go "on the floor" next week and by then i'll have my own email and cubicle set up.

i took these photos when everyone else was on break. so sshhhh... hahahahaha!

later that day, my girlfriends asked me out to grab some late night dessert with them at a nearby perkins location to catch up on some things about life, work and other juicy matters. i picked out the brownie ala mode and my friend got the slice of apple pie.

good times!

Comment of the Day: Ruta, Look Ugly in a Photograph

Adorable romper. You look so cute. Those shoes add a little something extra to the outfit.

thanks so much!!! speaking of shoes, i actually entered my previous look in the chictopia-payless contest called "Get The Boot". i hope you can vote for it here and add it to your favorites!

in 4.5 inches glory!

when i discovered that the dress code was business casual (in the most casual sense), i decided to wear my harem pants to work. i think i wear them best with high heels, so i went for it.

outfit: divi cardigan & harem pants, f21 top, sirens necklace, celine pumps

you see, im all about heels and wedges because i'm short and i don't mind wearing them. luckily, i own pairs that are comfy and that can last me for the whole day without getting blisters. plus, in my job, im just in my desk the whole day except for coffee and lunch breaks; elevators are nearby; and as soon as i step out of the building, my bus stop is there (therefore, no long walking needed)

and guess what? the day i decided to wear my heels was the day that the building decided to have a fire drill. so what, you may ask? well.. i forgot to mention that our office is on the 14th floor and i had to go down the stairs with my 4.5 inched heels!! aaaaahhhh!! it wasn't that bad that day. but the following day, my legs became super sore!!!! hahahahaha! i'm so unfit!

anyway, after work, i attended my cousin's party at their place. i just devoured all the good food in there, so much for trying to stay fit, eh?

Comment of the Day: SMASH

You know, I like the proportions of your outfit but I think it would be more succesful if the print on the skirt was different. I feel its a little too boho/hippie for the neon colors of the shirt. Maybe a maxi in a solid color or really large, black and white geometric print would work.

Doesn't change the fact that you're still adorable :)

i totally agree.. the patterns/designs sort of clash noh? but i really wanted to try the contrast of the cropped top and maxi skirt and since those pieces were the only one i own, i just had to try it out. teehee!!! thanks for the suggestion. will definitely look into it! :D

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