The Rest Is Still Unwritten...

Today is the first blank page blog. 

I have decided that this time around, I am writing a good one.

My mom and I were talking earlier today at 2:30 am (yes, unlike everyone else, I decided to spend my New Year after the clock struck 12 midnight at home...) and she asked me about what it was about my never ending obsession for sunrises. Again, yes, I am one of those people who bask in the dawn and absolutely love witnessing the sun ascend on the horizon. I have never been a sunset kind of girl. Probably, I surmise, it's because I hate endings but am absolutely obsessed about new beginnings. Granted that, I guess that by now, you would know that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE new years. I love the fact that I am closing the chapter of one whole year behind me... no matter how good, bad or average it has been... I like that kind of closure. There is something about it that I find so fascinating. I love the feeling of at least being able to be given the chance of starting over again (even if everyone says there is no such thing as do-overs) and I love having a fresh 365-days ahead of me... filled with (and I say that with so much hope)- new chances...new experiences. A new year comes in and with it... the possibilities are endless.

 I once stumbled upon this quote that goes, "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up until midnight to make sure the old one leaves..." Right now, granted everything that has happened, I am not quote sure which side of the pole I belong to... perhaps (and probably) a combination of both. To explain myself more clearly- I am happy and thankful for everything that I have been through and at the same time, I am looking forward to see what life has in store for me. "Cheers to a new year...another chance of getting things right..." I think Oprah said that or something.

The Happiness In Her Eyes

My only goal in life right now is to be happy. Genuinely, intensely and consistently happy, regardless of what that looks like to others...

 

It's Christmas time! I love everything about this season...probably because everyone seems to be jolly and happy and generous...and also because people are at that point where they are settling old scores and trying to close cycles in preparation for the New Year. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Aside from the festivities, one of my most favorite things about the Christmas season is the gifts. I love the gifts. Now, not to sound materialistic or something, because the gifts I mean are those that you can't purchase in a store or those that have monetary value. I've been raised in a loving family where the most fascinating and most important gifts are those that you don't have to buy and I think that personally, I prefer it that way. I am not one of those people who appreciate something expensive or costly to be given to me to make me happy... I think I am a more simple and practical person where effort is more appreciated over the cost. After all, if you are the kind of person who can have anything you want, what you want are the things that money can't buy and this actually requires more energy than having to go to a mall and buying something and paying for it at a counter. Now what gifts am I referring to? It can be anything from a simple smile, an apology from someone you had animosity towards (and a reconciliation), having good and unforgettable memories with people that will last a lifetime or perhaps being given another chance to make things right. I find those gifts more fascinating... don't you think?

Joy to the World!

Annual Pre- Christmas Party at home to officially start off the holidaze!!!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!!


The Food......(that induced a coma)

The decor......

And of course...the people (my family, my loved ones....)

Sink the Pink

Sink the Pink. It's all the fashion.
Drink the drink, it's old-fashioned
Gimme water, gimme wine
Gonna show you a good time
Sink the pink
Sink the pink.

(Note: Pardon the Pancit Canton box that got included in the photo...my family has been handing out boxes and boxes of noodles as Christmas giveaways, my house has been flooded with 'em!)

Dress: Alexis Lace Jersey Bodycon Dress from Glitterati
Purse: Chanel 2.55
Shoes: Michael Antonio Pumps

Got to love old school AC/DC thus the song inspired blog post.
At the end of the day, as much as I would rave about the little black dress for nights out, nothing beats a little pink dress to add classic girly-ness and charm to a Saturday night out. Add a bit of lace for drama, and the rest was history. This was my logic for wearing this super tiny pink dress to a friend's Christmas dinner turned into a night belonging to the hall of shame category as I tripped on my 6" heels spiked studded pumps and ended up with down on bended and wounded knees. Talk about taking KILLER HEELS to a whole new literal meaning.

Anyway, as most of you should know, this dress is named the "Alexis" dress and it is part of our new collection, Naughty or Nice from me and my bestfriend's store, Glitterati. It was inspired by a Temperley London creation and I absolutely adore the rave reviews from this dress.
(One of the most popular from the collection).
I contrasted the lace and pink with the legendary killer studded pumps and my favorite night out purse, my Chanel 2.55.

All in all it was a great night! Too bad I don't have photos of my HOLIDAZED Spirit. A great way to kick up the Holiday cheer. Christmas is coming so soon!
How was everyone's weekend?

xx

PS: Check out the Alexis dress on our fabulous model/ my brothers girlfriend, Patricia Prieto
It comes in Pink, Blue, Orange and Purple too! (BTW!)

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