St. Jude Thaddeus Pendant

 

I am a proud Judenite.

My nursery to Senior Highschool (a total of 13) are the best years of my life!  I strongly remember myself as a crybaby and my seatmate would reassure me at 4 years old!  I graduated as a crybaby and ended up being a social-butterfly.  Joining several clubs from Newspaper club, Choir, Science and Math Club, Drama Club, MPFA (Military Police and First Aid) and more!  

Also, I met my future husband during my Senior High, Keith was my classmate and the rest was history.

Year 2022, marks our 20th year.  We are all excited to meet but because of the circumstances, we are opting for Online Reunion and we are preparing for this.  Included in our batch activites are fund raising drives for the school and teachers.  

All thanks to our batchmates for being so active about such drive and this is where the St. Jude Thaddeus pendant was born.

Wear your faith through the St. Jude Thaddeus pendant as a reassurance that there is always hope.  This is an exclusive design by Filipino jewelry designer Janina Dizon on a pre-order basis.  

Details: 14k yellow gold, the front side is smoothly enameled and the center is the classic image of St. Jude in 3D printing.  The back side is solid gold face with inscription “St. Jude Thaddeus, Pray For Us.”

Resin rings By Agoo

 

Staying home for more than a year left me listless in terms of “fashion”.  My watches, accessories, etc... are all collecting cobwebs!  But to be honest, my Blog, my Instagram, my Facebook made me ALIVE.  I was dressing up more often, playing around with makeup, hairstyle, nail art and is more confident in trying out various fashion trends because.... I AM JUST AT HOME!  At first it felt that way, no one’s going to judge me right?

But it turned out, I discovered so many styles I HONESTLY love even colorful and big accessories like the ones I am sporting here in this particular post.

I used to shy away with these accessories because “People might judge me I am not getting any younger!”

What the heck was I thinking?  These rings are like magical powers, they gave me cheerful vibe!  

As soon as I received these from good friend Agoo, I have been wanting to wear them whenever I unbox something, apply polishes, or just talk to anyone over social media because it felt like a happy pill!  

Over the year, what have you discovered about yourself?

Resin Rings are available for Pre-Order.  Message your orders on Instagram (@ringsbyagoo)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

AMW Wears: Mom Jeans

 

So I have seen “BoyFriend Jeans” or recently called Mom Jeans A LOT!

On both Online shopping sites and fashion bloggers alike.  I mean, why haven’t I thought of purchasing one since it is High Waisted and perfect for moms who have a bulge on the tummy that needs extra hug and support?

GAHHHHH

I love it and I will buy more colors!  

I paired my Mom Jeans with a cropped Hot Pink top!

How do you like it?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Dressing Up #NewNormal Way

 

Since March, I haven’t gone out of my comfort zone.  Meaning, I have been out to visit my parents’ home but that’s just it!  I never even left for grocery shopping - they’re all done online!  

But just this month, I’ve got 2 important client meetings and I was required to be there physically.  I honestly would choose to stay home but there are things I got to do and all I need to do is protect myself as much as I can.

As I stated over my #AMWIGstories (please follow me if you haven’t!)  I have shared the usual tips like wearing face masks and face shield, wearing no accessories as much as possible (or the least if needed like watch or wedding band), bring alcohol, extra bag to store extra clothing (will explain that later) and constantly wash hands if given the opportunity.

On fashion side, I prefer to wear one piece clothing like a dress, a romper, a maxi dress so it will be easier for me to remove my clothing before entering key areas of home!  

Since this tip is a bit tricky, I can’t go all out naked at the garage or outside our home right?  So I have extra tip that could be helpful to you too!

You can opt to wear PPE or you may, like me, invest on long-sleeved trench coats that have thin fabrics (hello hot Philippines!).  Since most of my meetings are held in offices or restaurants, they are air-conditioned so I am ok to wear such!  

This coat is from Vero Moda, I bought this online via Lazada and they have a lot of outerwear pieces that are on sale or are priced really low!  They also have a lot of color options and I assure you that their quality is really good - I bought 3 coats and a lot of shirts from them!  

This exact coat is not available anymore but will LINK YOU to the closest.

I like the design and the color because this can work on important business settings and can also work as a protection. 

Style Series: Floral Romper

 

Who says Beauty Bloggers can't be Fashion Bloggers?
I made the jump!  It wasn't a big deal though because I was literally sharing my looks whenever I get the chance to dress up!  

As a Beauty Blogger, I appreciate colors, beauty and just everything that makes me happy!  So this floral romper that I wore in my short stint at Avon last year as a judge in a competition puts a happy smile on my face as it brought me down to my first "alone trip" for 6 hours traveling wee hours of the night with a driver hired by the agency - scary, yeah!  My husband wasn't able to sleep as he was tracking my whereabouts!  But that memory made me smile for so many reasons - realizing how my husband could love me MORE than ever and how I was given this once in lifetime opportunity to be a judge in such prestigious competition.

Yes, you won't believe it but my every single OOTD does have a story and memory behind it!  I guess I am really a Piscean - very sensitive!

I paired this romper outfit with a straight hair and simple makeup!

Style Series: Zoom Meeting OOTD and Makeup

This week, my body is going crazy!  There are days I get too sleepy and there are days I just can't sleep (talk about 3:30am sleep time!)  Do you have the same experience?

Thankful that there are some "normal" things happening in an unusual way!  EVENTS!  How long ago was the last event I attended?  4?  5 Months ago?

So when I got an invite to attend a ZOOM EVENT c/o Freshlook and Air Optix together with Teviant Makeup, I knew I had to clear up my crazy schedule.

It was worth it!  For this particular 1.5 hours event, I wore my Freshlook contact lens in Pure Hazel.  Yup, obviously..that's my favorite shade!

Because I knew Teviant's creator, celebrity Make Up Artist Albert Kurniawan would be around to talk and share tips on eye makeup, I kept my eyes bare and applied light base makeup (aka Concealer and face powder).

Because I wanted to wear this outfit the whole day and not waste "laundry" time (yup, this momma has no house help!) so I've decided to wear something I can actually move around and be a "mom" after the said E-vent!

The top is zippered all the way back and the shorts is super comfortable by the way!  Obviously, I like wearing slippers!  This is the soft version very comfortable on feet (by Oxy Original).

Keeping my hair straight and simple and pulled my bangs with a pair of lips because my bangs are getting in my way!

Style Series: Work From Home OOTD

Who says I don't dress up?
Well, I kind of do, when I have Zoom calls or FB Live sessions.  At times, I just like to dress nicely because I want to feel good after more than a 100 days of staying at home!

Uniqlo recently launched their T-Shirt series and I am most excited about their U Crew Neck Short Sleeve Shirts!  I honestly want to own all the colors they have but I picked a shade I don't see much inside my closet!  A color that reminded me so much of CAT days but daintier!  Imagine pairing this with a Military pants?

Since I don't have a military pants, I paired this dainty yet simple top with a dainty skirt from BAYO.  This has a nice slit that make the overall look "Girl-Next-Door"-ish.  

Do you agree?

Let me know if you like this pairing.  I'll continue with more Style Series in the coming weeks!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Weekend Vibes

Two years ago, Vionic Footwear was officially launched in the Philippines, I was there!  (read post HERE).

I picked a simple blue Rubber Shoes-like pair and have been using it in all my out-of-country trips since then!  It is that comfortable I choose that even if it looks worn out!  It gave me support and comfort no matter how many years I've worn it!

And recently, I added another pair of Vionic Shoes to my collection.  Known for a footwear that gives hell pain relief and designed to help with foot alignment and arch support, I don't mind getting another pair since I personally have tried and tested this brand.

I can't seem to find the exact name of this pair but you can easily find them in Vionic Shoe Store locally.  Their footwear prices ranges from Php3,000-Php6,000.  They are on sale from Nov. 8-11, 2019 - 30% off select items!  I advice you to visit their physical store and try them on for you to feel the difference!

AMW Wears: Anina Lady

As much as I am very particular with my skincare and makeup products, I've said it a couple of times here on my blog that I am also very particular with the shoes I wear.

It has to be ---

• Extremely comfortable.
• Aesthetically pretty.
• Inexpensive.
• Did I mention, VERY COMFORTABLE?

I recently chanced upon a shoe brand called Anina Lady, thanks to my good friend Laira for telling me about this brand.  When I browsed online at Lazada website, I had a hard time picking my top 3 choices because their designs and color combination are spot on! 

Here's my top 3 Anina Lady shoes/flats and just so you know, if you want to experience how to be an #AninaLady head on to my Instagram account as I have a giveaway there!

Ysa Closed Toe Heels 

Php1,299.00

There is a blush version of this which I have been contemplating on choosing but because a lot of my outfit consists of reds and blacks, I've decided this pair to be an ultimate "red and black" combo shoes!  Here's how I would wear the Ysa pair!  And a whole lot more red and black OOTDs to come!

Quirk Manila Playa Bucket Bag

I am into bags, any kind of bags as long as they serve me a good purpose!

I need a huge bag on most days but on days I'm going out for events or meetings, I prefer a small sling bag because it is the easiest way for me to move and keep my important belongings close to me.

I recently discovered a new brand of unique bags locally made called Quirk Manila!  The shop carries unique designs and cute bags!  I immediately fell in love with Playa Mini Bucket handbag/crossbody Bag and have been using it a couple of times.

It doesn't hurt that the color brings out my cheery mood!

This bucket bag doubles up as a handbag or crossbody bag!  I like to put the small strap on my arm when I am attending a bit more formal events while I use the sling when I wear casual clothing just like the outfit I wore in these photos!

We Love to "Twin" !

Do you tend to do a bit of "Twinning" when you and your family?

I usually don't?  Because I have a son and you know fellow mommies how hard it is to "Twin" with your son especially when you live in the Philippines.  Unlike in other countries, there are so many clothing options to "twin".

Thankfully, I had a bit of "me" time shopping one fine weekend!  I stopped at a Giordano store and saw all these gorgeous Classic Giordano shirts and I immediately asked the SA available shades for both Daddy, Mommy and Son!  I was given 2 options, the yellow pieces or grey!  I went for the latter because I want something really classy that would work for our recent Swimming trip at Casa Primera Laguna!

We look cute with our matching Giordano pieces right?  Just for fun, I pulled out both Giordano top and bottom for ALL of us!  I love how put together we all look!

AMW Wears FSJ Shoes

I was offered to try out a pair of shoes from FSJ Shoes, an online shoe seller.  I was literally wowed by the wide range of shoes.  I mean just try to go to their site and you'll know what I'm talking about.  

Thankfully, I knew in my heart heels that are 4inches higher won't work for me no matter how gorgeous their designs are!  So it was an easy decision for me to browse through their "chunky heels" category and picked 3 inches below!  

My eyes laid on the Retro Black Chunky Heels Sandals Peep toe Buckle Angle Straps (USD74.99) and I was sold!  

After ordering, I got the pair of shoes in about 2 weeks time (Free shipping) and I was surprised this was delivered straight to my doorstep with a fee of Php100.00 (with receipt).  Not bad, I mean I can't vouch on having them delivered straight to your doorstep ALL THE TIME as it really depends on your postal service location!  

The pair came right on time when I attended a Dior Stellar Lipsticks launch, I was asked so many times on DMs about this pair of shoes and guess what?  This was super comfortable and I don't need to "break in" these pairs because the leather was so soft it doesn't hurt my sensitive feet!  Most importantly, the height of the heels are just right and seriously, I LOVE THEM SO MUCH I drove home with them!  

I can't wait to pair these with my favorite pair of jeans or even shorts and more dresses maybe?  I love how versatile this design is!

Starting the Week Right

Everybody thinks Monday is the most stressful day of the week.

Not for me, Monday is actually the most relaxing day of my week because the crazy busy schedule starts on a Tuesday!  

Traffic is crazier, the schedule of my son and my work schedule gets packed on a TUESDAY.  Well it starts on a Tuesday and goes crazier by the week.

So yes, I took the effort to write a blogpost about it because, Today is TUESDAY and I need a huge hug!

For style, I make sure I look made-up yet feels comfortable from head to toe!  Check out one of my favorite default look for a busy mom/working girl.

The top I got from a bazaar and I love outfit that looks really simple in front yet gives a lasting impression at the back (hopefully not pneumonia! hahaha)

Paired this top with a simple light blue jeans from Uniqlo.  I love Uniqlo I swear and this is my favorite jeans to date I've been wearing this on a weekly basis!  

Daily Casual Wear

If possible, I want to own a lot of rompers and jumpsuits in my wardrobe because it is the easiest to pick in the morning with the least decision-making skills!  I mean, seriously, no need to mix and match or even think about color-matching!

One of my favorite romper is this pair from Uniqlo, I've worn this several times changing accessories and shoes.  I love to pair this with my gray flats but recently, I bought a new pair of shoes from ShopTaryn (Marikina-made shoes) and I've been loving this combo so far!

P.S. Was so lucky as the pair was on sale!  From Php899.00 to Php540.00!  The quality is really good and no pain at all!

This black number has 1-inch heel which is perfect for busy moms on-the-go!  I love the pointy tip making it look casual yet chic at the same time!

AMW Wears: Weekend Casuals

No yaya for 2 weeks and I have an important get-together with Beauty Blogging friends (friends for more than 10 years now!)  and a weekly visit to mom and dad.

How can I survive this day?

I always start by picking the right outfit - right means flattering to look at yet comfortable enough to walk and run around.

I came up with an outfit that I own for years, the black blouse you see is actually a Pre-mommy outfit, it is a large-sized loose blouse from Forever 21 - yes, I love key pieces that can be transformed.

The inner white spaghetti-strapped top and shorts are both from SM Woman.  Got them on sale so it was really sulit!  I love the fabric of both the top and bottom because they can transform from casual to smart casual (with the right accessories and shoes!)

Since I'm on -the-go, I picked flats (from Shop Taryn) instead of heels, if I am attending a more formal setting I would pick a kitten-heeled black shoes or a nude pumps!  Actually the choices are endless!  That's how I pick my clothing nowadays, making sure I have room to mix and match them at least 3-4 styles!

How do you like my final look?

Would you wear such outfit on a busy day?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Discover my Anello's Holiday Collection and My Travel Anello

You've probably seen this photo on my IG page.  Yes, I brought with me my newest Anello bag from the Holiday 2018 Collection.

When you see my other travel posts, I usually bring my Anello backpack with me, but since I am traveling with Kyle this time, I need everything right in front of me (literally).  Wet wipes?  Handkerchief?  Tissue?  Alcohol?  Camera?

Everything's easy-to-reach with my Anello Boston Bag!

But, this Japanese brand has more than just backpacks and shoulder bags, for this year's Holiday Collection, it gets more exciting with PLAIDS!  The Autumn/Winter 2018 trend has a new selection of bags with 1990's inspired patterns, designs, colors and materials.  You can be rebellious, grunge or fashion forward with these plaids, tartans and checks.  

You can choose the color combination that speaks YOU.  This plaid reminds me so much of highschool life.

On-The-Go Mom Fashion

What do I wear when I know I'll be meeting up a very important client at the same time I need to take my son to school? 

Wear something very comfortable yet chic!  I ended up going for "block colored" outfit but there's always something "Nikki" in all my style!

But first, I need a good cup of coffee!  My favorite is Cafe Latte in Low fat milk (no sugar).

AMW wears: Bvlgari Serpenti

I love sunglasses, I don't discriminate whether they are branded or not but I'm more focused on style and comfort.

You all know I love online shopping, I recently chanced upon a Designer Sunglasses website called Smartbuyglasses and I can't help but look into it because of the price point (hello discounts, free shipping and 100 days return!) .  There's one particular design that caught my attention called Bvlgari Serpenti Soft Cat-Eye.

The order didn't take long and surprisingly, I got it straight to my doorstep!  

Bvlgari BV8178

Original Price $317.00 got it on sale at $238.00 

Available HERE

Elegantly designed with subtle cat-eye frame which I honestly love.  What is so unique about this is the colorful scales on the side of the frame that brings "Serpenti" to life!

AMW Wears: Busy Mom's OOTD

I plan my outfit the night before, because I get only less than an hour to prepare in the morning (because sleep is Life!) :P

Most of my days, I wear casual outfit as it just entails me to drive my son to and from school and run errands like Grocery Shopping, Bills Payment, Bank Visits and a lot of those tasks that do not require me to look good.

But at least once or twice a week, I insert meetings and events ON TOP of the tasks mentioned above.  So planning an outfit is actually a talent I've been mastering for years.  I am not the type who would change clothes in between (too hassle for me as I would rather save up on energy!)

Last week, it was a FULL day and I needed an outfit comfortable enough to last me through humidity, sweat and stress.

I came up with this and was able to celebrate Benefit Party with Jared Bailey at a Posh Furniture Store in Makati!

Top: Plains & Prints, Pants: Bought from Korea, Shoes: Zalora, Watch: Philip Stein and Bracelet: Charriol

 A white top you say?  To last you through the day?  Well, thankfully, this white top I bought from Plains & Prints comes with a very nice fabric.  It does not easily wrinkle and it does not easily get dirty too!  (Yes, surprisingly, it looks spic span white even nighttime!)  The added "choker" detail added an oomph to the simple look making the overall outfit look more in trend!

Let's give a moment to celebrate this wide-legged trousers!  This is stretchable, garterized and you can actually wear this even if you're pregnant!  The fabric is extremely soft and stretchable!  I can run with this I swear!  And you know the best part?  I can easily lift the pants up when I'm driving which "shookt" the life of my #yayaTab !  (Walang poise but who cares?  Comfort is life!)

AMW Wears: White Chic

There are days I will have the mood to share my OOTDs and today is one of those days!

I am not calling myself a Fashionable person but I know my style.  I'm a type of girl who can actually go through stores in less than 5 minutes and know if something would work for me or not!  Call that a talent, but my husband was actually the one pulling me into stores to SHOP and can't believe how I can see everything and "know" nothing would work!

I guess, I knew my style, my body type and my needs.  And today, I'm sharing some tips how I mix and match my outfit making me look like I have gazillion of clothing items, but in reality, I just have hundreds (Joke lang!)

Whenever I purchase an item, I usually go with fashion and trend and maybe purchase 1 or 2 pieces and match it with old pieces to update my wardrobe!  I also like prints but I try to keep it at minimal and invest on key pieces.  

Since Blogging Events started, it is a requirement to own Black and White in your closet because most of the time, the event calls for it!  So now, you see me invest on gorgeous white pieces just like this one which I got from Plains & Prints.

The piece calls for a nice pants but I want to wear it several ways!  For this one, I went for my old Forever 21 skirt and it looks like a complete dress!  What do you think?

As a mom, I usually prepare early in the morning and go straight to event after sending my son back home!  I also make sure my outfit is comfortable enough to be worn the WHOLE day, at the same time, easy enough to move for driving, to look care for my son!  

I am actually surprised I survived the whole day without messing up my top!  Again, it must be another talent I didn't know I have!