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Dec 17, 2014

What Boyfriend?

No boyfriend? No problems.

I was walking around some bazaars and saw a number of statement shirts with that caption and laughed. While I am happy for all my friends who are blissfully in relationships, personally, I don't think that would work out for me... For now. As I have said multiple times, I am currently happily single and I don't think I want to change that as of the moment. It's refreshing actually to not even be dating right now because there is just no pressure, no drama, no tiffs... And I love it that way. At some point, I think I got tired of all the effort it required and all the issues involved- the main one would be my independence and refusal to inform my significant other of everything I do. I find that prerequisite taxing, actually. Probably because I am not techie or that I forget that I have to and that I seriously forget that I even have a phone in the first place...but that's always how I've been and it's so hard to change that. Trust me when I say I've tried and failed many times.

Nude Awakening

“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.
Delicious Ambiguity.”

I used to be such a control freak that every step was carefully planned, every outfit was thought of in advance and I refused to be caught off guard. The thing with being that way is that the sad but unavoidable reality that in life, you are never in control and to assume you are, simply opens you up for major disappointment. I came, I controlled (or tried) and I failed and got a harsh lesson and now I am just going with the flow and taking life as it is. I still crave for control (that's just me and I can't control it---okay for lack of a better term to use...) but now I know when to sit back and relax and let things unfold before me without having to intervene. I simply trust the vibes I get... because at the end of the day, energy doesn't lie. As for being on top of everything, the rude awakening that one never can be and the sooner you accept that, the better as you strip yourself off the pretense (as comforting as the illusion of having control is) and then you're left to deal with yourself in rawest and purest form possible... that kind of explains my title on nude awakenings...because believe it or not... being stripped off all the false pretenses that somehow reassure you or lull you into a false sense of security is what one needs.

Lucky Strike

Today I wondered why my eyelashes aren't thick enough and why my feet aren't small enough. Then it hit me. Why do we take these insignificant things like millimeters on lashes and shoe boxes and then try to fit ourselves into those stupid molds? Why do I take the beauty that is me, and measure it up to a shoe size? A length of hair on my eyes? Am I not the more wonderful creation, far more great than those stupid things? Why do we take ourselves and desecrate ourselves daily? Pushing ourselves into cubicles because we think we are supposed to fit into them? Are we ice cubes? And suddenly I just don't understand the inadequacies anymore! Because they're not even inadequacies, at all! I will laugh and be beautiful.

'Cause I remember every sunset...

“Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting under!”

- C. Joybell C.

I know that it is often something taken for granted especially by urban dwellers like me but the sun setting and the sun rising are two of the most wonderful sights to behold. I used to always love the sun rise since it signified a new day and I am all about new beginnings but now, I am also able to appreciate the sun as it sets and see it as a time to give thanks for the wonderful day that has gone by. As I get to experience full days and early nights, I find that my days are marked by when the sun comes up and when it comes down...each day culminating with a promise and ending with relief and satisfaction for being able to have survived the day. I know what other people would say: "that the sun rises and sets every single day and its absolutely free..." but just because it is something you know will happen for sure doesn't make it any less beautiful, important or worth watching. I rarely get to see the sun set in the open air because I usually leave the office far too late and a long time has probably elapsed by the time I get out and this is probably the reason why on days like these, when I can afford the opportunity to actually see it as it unfolds, I don't take it for granted. I watch in awe and wonder and it is very therapeutic. I've needed a lot of therapeutic things lately and there is nothing better to provide that than what is natural occurring in the world as we know it. It's nice to remember to be present in the now and also to me reminded that there are some things that don't require a hefty price tag that can take your breath away.

Fool's Gold

GOLD JEAN GIRL
(Jeans: Zara | Tanktop: Topshop | Accessories: Glitterati | Shoes: DAS)

I went a little daring and decided to wear the goldest of gold denim jeans I could find for movie night with my boyfriend over at Rockwell. What a statement piece it was. I felt like King Midas literally touched my jeans and turned it to gold. Aside from the heavy Karat feel, the pants were as my boyfriend referred to them, "so very rockstar" and I could not agree more.

As you can see, I kept the look simple and made the jeans the statement of the entire outfit by pairing it with a basic black tanktop. As always (as I usually do) I layered on the necklaces as accessories and wore my favorite pair of DAS zipper shoes to complete the look.

Would you wear gold metallic jeans? Let me know.

xx, JL

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Sep 19, 2011

Light Blue Movers

Acid Wash Denim + Caramel
(Jacket: Zara | Pants: Mango | White Tank Top: Mango | Shades: Vintage |Bag: Topshop | Shoes: US | Accessories: +RUCKUS)

I wore this on Tradition Tuesdays which are marked by an amazing dinner with my awesome family, which has been quite a 2-year no break streak for us. It's always a good way to bond and get things off your mind with the people who know and love you best and there's nothing like FAMILY to keep you grounded amidst the stress and the daily grind of life. It's my favorite day of the week...definitely!

I also went to MULTIPLY's Headquarters to meet the wonderful people behind SHOP AT MULTIPLY. I was going for a day to night look which was why I chose a brown hued pair of trousers and paired it with acid wash cropped denim jacket...to keep it casual yet still quite dressy and classic. I also relived my Topshop satchel which I forgot all about and had fun using yet again. The Multiply meeting went well. The office was so cute and welcoming and everyone was just beyond friendly! I will be blogging about that endeavor soon so stay tuned!

xx,JL

Photos from the day:

Multiply Head Offices

Dinner at Barcino

Detailed outfit shots:

PS: Thank you so much for the sweetest comments, support, mail and love from all of you from the hater post from my last blog entry (entitled: The Sun is the Answer, where I was called a gallivanting strumpet and a shapeless thin person for wearing a bikini to the beach by an anonymous person). As a blogger, I expect hate comments as a daily part of life but I could not keep quiet about the ISSUE this person was bringing up as it was demeaning and an all time low blow. I cannot accept so much hatred on how I am. I was built this way, deal with it.

People develop low self esteem, body dysmorphic disorders and body image issues (not to mention eating disorders) because of comments and hating like that. The traditional stereotype of what beauty should be is ridiculous and I will always fight against it---which is why I had to make it public! People should love their body no matter what and not take anything from people who would have them believe other wise. I will always be vocal about this topic--- So should you! (We can be movers and shakers!)