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Dec 20, 2014

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?

Songs of Innocence

C. Joybell C. once said: “I think that the best thing we can do for our children is to allow them to do things for themselves, allow them to be strong, allow them to experience life on their own terms, allow them to take the subway... let them be better people, let them believe more in themselves.”

Last week, fresh from the hospital, I was granted a wonderful chance to visit Keys School Manila where I was invited by the lovely faculty and staff especially Teacher Joyce to be a resource speaker to talk about Journalism and Blogging, a new topic that they are introducing into their curriculum as a special project. After my talk, the kids are going to come up with their own web blog wherein they can talk about their interests, hobbies, feelings, emotions etc. I was thrilled when I received the invite. Usually, I don't agree to give talks as much because I go to work on weekdays however since I was given the week off (from my recent confinement) and because I just simply cannot say "No" when it involves kids, I instantly responded that I was more than willing to go and give a short talk. You see, I love children. I really do. I find it refreshing to be with the young ones because there is something so magical in seeing the world through a child's eyes: with so much innocence, enthusiasm and spirit. If anything, I would love to be around that kind of energy more often because it is so pure and untainted by the world's ways. It was a beautiful day when I went to the school and the experience was absolutely unforgettable and one for the books. I am so glad to have been there since this was a day I definitely would not have missed out on the world.

Sweet Fantasy

I was fortunate enough to have been able to watch the Mariah Carey concert a week or so back and I was immensely happy that I didn't skip it as I was highly entertained and it was, of course, such a privilege to have been able to watch her belt out to her songs live. She truly was an extraordinary and talented performer and her voice range is simply out of this world. I spent the night watching it with my mom, dad and my FOSSIL Dominique and we were all so busy dancing and singing to the songs and of course taking over a thousand photos and videos so we can relive the moment over and over again. Since we were able to score seats in the best location of the arena, I decided I wanted to style it up a bit and veer away from my usual concert wear of graphic top, skinny jeans and heeled boots and instead wear a classic and clean crisp button down shirt with a black tulle maxi skirt. I was channeling Carolina Herrera, subconsciously, I think and that was not at all a bad thing since I think she is grace, elegance and class personified when it comes to personal style. I always have been a fan of how she is able to make the classic white shirt EVERYTHING and how she can simply style it up for different occasions- with my favorite look being for when she styles it with a skirt and beautiful accessories like in this photo here. I do hope I was able to give justice to my style inspiration with this ensemble.

What I wore: Bloggers United II

Panic Switch.
(Tank top: Topshop | Skirt: Glitterati | Shoes: US | Accessories: Cultus ChiChi | Bag: Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Prada)

I had a blast at the most recent Bloggers United II Bazaar held over at Treston International College over at the Fort. To say the bazaar was a major success would be an understatement- it was phenomenal! I loved meeting my blog readers and get to take photos with them and also get to interact with my fellow bloggers here in the Philippines! The amount of support, love and friendship among bloggers here is intense. I love how we never compete but rather support each other's endeavors. PS: We buy pre-loved stuff from each other too!

It was an amazing event and I hope to see all my photos with my readers that day- do link me up or email me at shopglitterati@gmail.com so I can post them! I love you all! Thank you for buying from my booth btw! Hope all the stuff I used to own and still love have found better homes with their new owners!

Will post photos from the event in my next entry...

xx, JL

PS: Thank you to Celina Valconcha for the lovely surprise at the bazaar. I deeply appreciate and love your treat.

PPS: Congratulations to the organizers, Melai, Ana and Aisa for a successful event and to Gelo for being an amazing co-host with Melai. We were all truly entertained! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT!

Dec 1, 2011

Spun Sugar.

Pink Tulle.
(Dress: Mango | Bag: Vintage | Belt: Vintage | Shoes: US | Corsage: Topshop)

I wore a girly, feminine and dreamy dress I bought from Mango as part of my '50s inspired dressing up streak (very conservative, classic and clean) and I adored this tulle beaded dress which looks absolutely delicate (and reminds me of cotton candy). I dressed it up with a beautiful gold clutch o add to the evening effect and paired it with this super pretty pair of heels with matching sequins (they magically match the dress surprisingly).

(Aren't the details just lovely?)

And then the shoes....

I love this pair of shoes- stunning, perfect for cocktail parties but in my practice and quest for prudence and to avoid being the classic hoarder that I am I will have to let these babies go--- Get a chance to grab this pair and other fabulous brand new and once worn pieces at tomorrow's Blogger's United Bazaar!

See you there!!!

xx,JL

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