Showing posts with label tribal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tribal. Show all posts

Aug 16, 2014

Of Betrayal and Backstabbing: The Ebb and Flow of Lies, Fake Friends and Walking Away


For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.  

E.E. Cummings

Last week, I had the chance to be in a tropical backdrop and welcomed the familiar sensation that always came from being at the beach. I probably sound like a broken record already on how much I love being in this kind of environment. But that is just me... when I like something, I like something and I will not stop talking about it. The same applies when I establish relationships and friendships with people- I only have a limited amount of myself to give- so I choose who I give my attention to "very carefully". I had no itinerary or set schedule on what to do so I had the chance to explore Punta Fuego. Normally, I would prefer to go to the beach with friends but it was a weekday and well, everyone else was kind of busy so it was just me. I took the time to take advantage of being alone to shoot some pieces I brought with me and so far, this maxi dress is a favorite of mine because I love the color, the draping and the slit which you can pull up or pull down... depending on the exposure you want. Now, I always have a "no heels, no wedge" policy when it comes to the beach but for this dress, I knew I just had to make an exception. Besides, it was not like anyone was there to tell me not to don these sky high wedges as I was alone... on hindsight though, now that I am posting it for the world to see, it doesn't make sense... but well, it seemed like a bright idea at that time.

Aug 15, 2014

Boho Beach


Rarely am I seen barefooted, in a flowy dress and playing along the shore of the beach. I saw this dress and automatically thought of the character of Misty Day from American Horror Story Season 3!!! Back to my free-spirit being undocumented...I don't quite know why. Maybe I get too lost in the moment to take a photograph or ask someone to- but this is a habit that I happen to love doing. I am not the kind of girl who will sit all prissy in oversized shades under a cabana trying top avoid the sun, slathering on sunblock while lounging in my sun chair. It's an unhealthy habit but the terms SPF, UV rays, bites and stings tend to be lost on me the moment I felt and caught a whiff of sea breeze. I am the "I-like-to-chase-waves-as-they-crash-along-the-shore" girl and when I see sun, sand and sea- I get so excited I almost spazz out. People rarely know this side to me as I do present myself in quite a very formal way- fierce blogger poses, smiling with no teeth and chin up photos circa 2012... Exhibit A. So here I am, finally sharing my happy-go-lucky side. Ah, in praise of life's natural highs...Priceless.

Jul 21, 2014

Tribe Vibe


I love pink and if you have not heard yet- to quote Aerosmith's song Pink, "Pink is my favorite crayon" and this could not be illustrated any more than in this outfit where I am in an aztec/ tribal printed coordinates which if you remember, I wore but in a different print in a previous post which you can view HERE. I styled it differently this time and opted for woven multi-color heels and a simpler necklace rather than the chartreuse statement necklace and the sky-high fierce shoes I wore the first style of the outfit from. It was probably my last ditch effort to still feel summer as this outfit is best worn to beat the heat but as recent events (Please pray for my country, the Philippines as we recover from Typhoon Glenda) and time has proven, the monsoon season is officially here and it came in with quite a bang, and I do not mean that in a good way. Anyway, it will take another six months of waiting till sunlight and summer, but that's the thing about seasons that is constant: they change. I do hope you enjoyed the look!

Apr 12, 2012

Not You Again




Tribal Council.
(Top: Topshop | Suede Shorts: Topshop | Bag: Hermes Birkin | Shoes: Topshop)

A repeat wear of my favorite suede hot pants which I totally forgot I had (which tends to happen a lot to me) but am so happy to have found again as it is very comfortable, stylish and navajo-chic... It's very Western and Country and I adore it. Check out how I wore it HERE August of last year to watch, quite appropriately dressed in costujme, Cowboys and Aliens.



I wore this to go to my So Fab! summer shoot with The Little Girls- Kix and Anne of thelittlegirls.tk who are the two cutest bloggers ever! (No family bias here!) Not to veer away from the theme I had going for the look, I wore it with a tribal printed top from Topshop. I am totally loving this whole Navajo trend going on right now... I am obsessed with the earthiness, the prints (an example of which you can see in my top) and the very free spirited vibe of it all. Hope you like it!





I've decided to go for BRIGHT RED LIPS for the shoot and this particular one is my favorite, named Matte Russian Red from MAC's Wonder Woman Collection.





xx, JL

BEHIND THE SCENES (More to come....)



Getting my hair done...





Clothes, clothes, clothes


Wish my hair had this much volume naturally.



Kix my cousin strikes a pose!

I love this cropped corset top from Topshop!



SEA OF SHOES.......





STRIKE A POSE.....







My first layout!
My shoes of course are SO FAB! (part of their SUMMER 2012 Line). Top by Glitterati and Skirt by Fashion Galore.

The next few layouts...will be coming soon... it's so cute! VERY CALIFORNIA GIRLS!



It's a wrap!!! With SO FAB! Marketing Associate, Alessa




The theme of the shoot was nautical and the food spread they fed us with was so adorable!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!



Fan Girl Mode: PUNCH BAGGY HOT PINK
Since pink is my favorite color, if there would be the perfect "JL" car, this would be it.... I love this vintage VW Beetle!






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