Summer 101

It smells like tanning oil, sea water and frozen fruit shakes.. you know what I'm talking about.  Summer.  A time where everybody gets a little bit crazy -- may it be the weather that makes you want to strip down to your birthday suit, or the long days that make you wish you are digging your toes into the sand. 


Don't tell me you don't have plans yet, did you miss out on all those seat sales?  And if you already have, good on ya!  Time to gear up to soak up some sun with these top must-have wardrobe summer staples.

Denim Cut-offs.  Get a couple cos its always on high roation.  Prefect for any road trip, the beach and where ever it takes you.  Forever 21 Destroyed Denim Cutoffs.

T-shirt.  Throw it over your bikini or team it with your favourite shorts.  Zara, Voluminous T-shirt, 995php.

High Waisted Bikinis.  Cover up all those chocs and lollies you chowed down last Valentine's while making your legs longer and look as elegant as Princess Di.  Thank goodness for high-waisted bikinis.  Koi Swimwear, 880php.

Maxi Dress.  Nothing says summer than a breezy kaftan that takes you from day to night.  Topshop, Black Pasiley Print Maxi Kafan.

Vest.  You can still work layers as a light cover up during the summer with soft drapings.  Forever21, Surplice Buckled Vest. 

Playsuit.  No more tight bondage dresses of the past season, let it all loose and playful with a playsuit.  Topshop, Sweet William Playsuit.

Sandals.  Pack away your closed shoes and boots and walk barefoot along the shore with these sandals.  Pedro. 

Boater Hat.  Keep UVA/UVB sun rays at bay with a preppy boater.  Accessorize, Dinky Straw Boater Hat.

Sunglasses.  Move over Wayfarers, this summer it's all about retro style sunnies.  Zara, Glasses with Golded Side Piece, 1,990php.

Bag.  Flirty enough to keep your your hand free while on the go.  Aldo, Moltz Clutch.


Have your shopping list ready, cos I'm sure it's going to be hot!


Whew,
Justine

Love Couture

What's new in Perth City? Love Couture. A fairly new fashion accessory store that has everything from rings to bags.

3 months ago I was walking down the long road of Hay Street on my way to the bus stop to go home. When something caught my eye. See I have a long dream to one day have a white walled closet full with my clothes and a table in the middle of the room and right at top hangs a chandelier. When I first walked in Love Couture it was like walking into my dream. White walls filled with beautiful sparkling jewellery, hair accessories, racks of different types of unique shoes, sunglasses lined up ready for you to try on, bags, hats, belts and scarves hanging from a black tinted mirror. If you look back to the front door your eyes just wonder up to the ceiling where a shinny red chandelier hangs. I was speechless!

After looking at everything, only having $20, I bought what i needed.

Sunglasses: $12.95 Lace flower Headband: $6.95

When school started this year I couldn't wait to check out what's new in the store. But I saw something way better... SALE! A whole table full of shoes, bags, scarves and belts... on SALE... for 50% off! There were many shoes that I wanted to buy! But there was one that I just had to buy. Sadly I haven't wore them... yet. 

Floral wedges: $19.95 (after discount)



I went to Love Couture yet again the next day and was shocked. It's amazing to know that there still on sale BUT now 2 shoes for $20! Talk about bad luck hey. I just had to buy something again. Who wouldn't?
One of the shoes I bought was just amazing to wear, very comfortable considering how high the thick heels were.

Pink velvet high heels: $10 (after discount) Original price $40

Gold bow slippers: $10 (after discount) Original Price: $25

I than found out the next day that selected jewelleries and hair accessories were on sale for 4 for $10. Wowza!

In only 3 months it has become my favourite accessory store. Sorry Diva I think you have competition... but of course I still love going there from time to time. So if you're walking down the roads of Perth City make sure you stop by Love Couture. Be dazzled.

♥always,

Anna

Body Conscious

Last January 23, 2011, we had dinner at Spiral, Sofitel.

Dress: Landmark

Bracelets: HongKong

Necklace: Aldo

And how can I not post pictures of the food?

Of course, wearing a bodycon dress was a pretty bad move, but what the heck! At times like this, no one really cares about "Tina the Talking Tummy" (Well, it was around 10pm, no one was really around at that time to see us anyway HAHAHAHA)

So... We ended up looking like this:

Kookie: Dress (Topshop); Nude Pumps (Zara)

Pat: Heels (Australia)

Justine: Dress (Pink Manila); Pumps (Charles and Keith)

Tummies: COVERED

Thanks for the fun night, Cousins! :)

Lovingly yours,

Patsy

25 things to do in the Philippines (copy)

Here are 25 reasons why I love the Philippines! I definitely agree with Jill in everything! 

(got this from Inquirer.ph)

25 Things To Do In The Philippines

By Jill Lejano

Philippine Daily Inquirer 

December 4, 2010

… before fantasizing about exploring other countries

1. Go white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro. (check)

2. Visit Batanes.

3. See Mt. Mayon up close.

4. Swim with the whale sharks in Donsol.

5. Climb Mt. Pulag and be awed by its sea of clouds.

6. Dive, swim and explore Palawan’s underground river. (check)

7. Hike and let the view of Mt. Pinatubo crater take your breath away. (check)

8. Party in your bikini in Boracay. (check)

9. Surf’s up! Choose your wave—La Union, Zambales or Real, Quezon. (check)

10. Missed out on the pristine beauty of Boracay 15 years ago? Visit Malapascua, Cebu.

11. Dive and see the rich marine life of Anilao, Batangas.

12. Travel back in time—go to Vigan.

13. Let Bohol wow you with its many offerings—the Chocolate Hills, the tarsier, the Loboc River Cruise, old churches and the beach. (check)

14. Go high! Drive to the Mountain Province of Sagada. Check out the caves, the hanging coffins and enjoy the laidback lifestyle.

15. Grab a Viaje del Sol map, visit Ugu Binyan’s pottery studio, eat at Kusina Salud and unwind at Casa San Pablo.

16. Spend an entire week up north. Take a road trip from Manila to Vigan, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Aparri and Isabela!

17. Try wakeboarding in Camsur. (check)

18. Check out Malate, Old Manila and all their secret spots. (check)

19. There are many reasons to love Davao. Kublai’s artworks, its proximity to the beach, the tasty pastil and juicy suha. And did I mention that it’s a smoke-free city?

20. Spend a weekend roughing it in Anawangin and Capones in Zambales.

21. Check out our colorful fiestas and document them with your camera. Ati-atihan, Dinagyang, Masskara, Sinulog, Higantes, Panagbenga and more.

22. Pick your own strawberries at the Strawberry Fields in La Trinidad, Benguet.(check)

23. Go to Pampanga for sisig.(check)

24. If it’s too hot in Manila, grab a few friends and take a quick trip to Tagaytay.(check)

25. Enjoy a food trip in Iloilo. You’ll never go hungry in this city.

PROUD TO BE PINOY. :) 


Adventure is out there!
Kookie :)