Outfit: Statement Flats

There was a time when every invitation to go out meant hours putting together an outfit in my head, down to insignificant details like what shader of lipstick will best complement the colors of my clothes. But between work and working out and playing video games and maintaining a horror blog, who has time to think about clothes? These days, my idea of getting dressed is grabbing the first thing I see in my closet and running out the door, which kind of makes me wonder if I should even continue keeping this blog. I mean, who wants to look at the sartorial choices of a lazy dresser? Then I remember that I’m doing this as a personal project, even if it’s not the most exciting thing on earth, because it’s kind of nice to look back and appreciate (or cringe at) how your style evolves. And even though I’m becoming more out of touch with what’s “in” and what isn’t (is color-blocking still a thing? how about those boring sheer tops?), I’m pretty confident enough in my taste to immortalize my outfits on the internet.

So this is more or less what I look like when I’m not traveling or attending weddings. I have been obsessed with the idea of owning a pair of neon flats for weeks and got really excited when I saw the Jager Bomb sandals gathering dust at Rome Design (same store I got my flatforms from). They add so much character to neutral outfits (just the thing my lazy ass needs) and I imagine it will be fun pairing them with dresses in the summer. So glad I discovered them in time to snag the last pair in my size!

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Review: TIGI Bed Head Resurrection Shampoo and Conditioner

So the ends of my DIY ombre hair have started to dry out, putting me in desperate need of hair products that will bring back moisture and shine. I bought some random hot oil treatment from Watsons for this purpose, but it just wasn’t as effective as the shampoo and conditioner that came with my hair dye. Luckily, Kira gave me TIGI Bed Head’s Resurrection Shampoo and Conditioner to review, and a couple of weeks of using it sparingly was enough to restore my hair to its former glory!

As the name suggests, Resurrection is designed to revive “dead-end hair” by targeting areas that need moisture and repair the most. After it revives lifeless hair, it uses thermal protection to lock in moisture and protect strands from harsh conditions. Kira assured me that this was just the thing I needed for my hair woes – read on to find out if she was right!

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Outfit: Secret Garden

Marco and I ditched work a day before Klassy and Eric’s wedding so we could spend a romantic 24 hours together in scenic Tagaytay. Couples looking to get cozy in Tagaytay usually make a beeline for Sonya’s Garden, but my mom insisted that I check out this lovely place called Marcia Adams instead. I’ve never been to either restaurants, but I did not regret listening to mom’s advice. Marcia Adams turned out to be a beautiful hideaway of overgrown floral gardens, stone walkways, and delicious food.

We spent a few minutes to consider the menu and make our orders, but I was dying to explore the place. I can’t remember the last time I was in a garden that looked like a real garden rather than a landscaping project.

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Outfit: I Do Not Love You As If You Were a Salt Rose

Barely a day after coming back from Cebu, I found myself on the road again, this time to Tagaytay for the wedding ceremony of my friends Klassy and Eric (also known as the awesome people who let me crash at their San Francisco apartment). The ceremony is actually a renewal of the wedding vows they said at their city hall wedding in 2008, but you can’t really tell that they’ve been married three years from how happy they were all night. Klassy is one of the sweetest, most passionate people I know and I’m beyond happy that she found someone who is just as smart, talented, and loving as she is.

I don’t normally dress this outrageously for weddings, but Klassy writes for Refinery 29 so I knew she wouldn’t mind if I went a little crazy with my outfit!

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Sinulog Street Style: What to Wear to the Sinulog Festival

The back page of my brochure has a few handy tips on what to wear to the Sinulog Festival, which mostly encourages a fail-safe shorts-and-sneakers combination and some form of protection from the sun. But what if you want to party in something more exciting than that? In the midst of the revelry, I went around snapping photos of random Sinulog-goers who were able to strike that delicate balance between looking good and staying comfortable. Their stylish ensembles made me feel bad for sticking to the guidebook recommended outfit (which is why you will not find any photos of me here), and I swore to myself that I will do better next year. Without further ado, here are my favorite outfits from Sinulog:

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