The eye of the storm

Channeling Britain's current it girl, Alexa Chung!

beret from Forever21, cardigan from Zara, striped top from ukay, inner top and tights from SM, denim shorts from Jag, sneakers from Herbench, bag from Marithe Francois Girbaud

Now, I'm no it girl but I do know how to put on an outfit and wear it well! Despite the harsh weather, I dressed up for my 8AM elective class and went with a rainy day outfit. The class was cancelled two hours later though, while my FOTSHOP class was in full swing. It's kinda annoying 'cause I spent a two hour bus ride just to get to Taft... But hey, at least I looked good as I battled the heavy rain!

Photos were taken by my mom, after we ate out for lunch and celebrated my brother's 3rd place win in his elocution contest. We took advantage of the empty street and the suddenly light rain, so I can have the shots I've been planning on hahaha. :D

*Alexa Chung's photo from TFS

And then you miss me while you're looking for yourself out there

thrifted jacket, yellow top and bangles from SM, random necklaces, jeans from Herbench, shoes from Celine

Don't you just hate it when some people are so unreliable? Grr. Thank God for Cee, Kay and twister fries for turning this day around! :))

Touché

From FB yet again. I don't necessarily believe in FB quizzes because they seem silly most of the time but this did hit on a tough spot. I keep getting all these results that are close to home and they're starting to creep me out. :))

On this day of your life, Meryl, we believe God wants you to know...
... that what you are most afraid of is where your greatest rewards are.


If all you had to do was wish for something and you would have it, life would be pretty boring, wouldn't it? God placed barriers between us and what we want, so we can enjoy interesting and satisfying lives. God hid our biggest rewards behind the highest barriers - our deepest fears. God wants us to face our fears, and hold ground in their presence, and let them go, and that's how we get out biggest rewards. What are you most afraid of? Say it, just start by saying it.

The past, the present and the future are all side by side

Kate Havnevik's song is on loop, both in my iPod and in my head. She's a Norwegian artist based in London who got her lucky break through Grey's Anatomy, but as far as I know she hasn't gone mainstream so you probably have never heard of her. Give it a spin and she might become one of your favorites too. :)

You can stand under my umbrella ella ella eh

It's been raining like crazy in Manila! I like the cold/rainy season because I get an excuse to layer up clothes without getting all sweaty and stared at. One of my frustrations though is getting my feet wet with rain and mud... so sneakers is the way to go!

blue jacket and inner top from SM, mini dress from Robinsons, jeans and sneakers from Herbench, freebie umbrella

Cute umbrella, no? I got it as a freebie from last week's Animo Rally! I wanted to shoot under the rain this morning but it's not practical when you're running late for school. :))