Feed My Vanity

It seems wrong to post anything lately what with all the tragedy that Ondoy caused. I have to admit that anything I do feels superficial lately. So, I’m going on hiatus for a while. I’m starting a new job on Monday and I’m gearing up for it, which includes putting together more formal and businesslike pieces in my wardrobe. I also bought a new LBD which I’ll share to you once I manage to make a sense out of all my business affairs that I neglected while rushing to and fro for medical check-ups, rakets, and events.

Also, in the coming posts I’ll probably share more travel posts and exotic buys. Gawd, I was supposed to go to Guam (told you writing is a poor man’s job, but it sure as hell can take you places!) but my US Visa already expired, which only adds another must-do in my list. Must. Get. U.S. Visa.

I hope all of you are safe and warm in your homes. Let’s all pray for those who weren’t so lucky to have the comforts that we have always taken for granted. Our country may be riddled with problems, but Filipinos have always been made of stronger stuff. Where else do you see people waving gaily at a tv camera even with waste and tragedy as a backdrop? It’s mind-boggling how the public sector reacted so quickly, and as efficiently as they could to assist Ondoy’s victims, unlike SOME people we know *wink*.

I have never complainedof being Filipino no matter how many racial epithets are hurled at us, but I can’t say I’m exactly patriotic either. I curse and rail against injustice like any educated girl in her comfy home, but I have never been particularly brave or outspoken to take it to the streets. But my point is, to see how my fellowmen reacted to this tragedy… I am PROUD to be a Pinay.

PARTING SHOT:

Boracay vendor and granddaughter

The picture above is prolly one of my favorite pics of all the pictures I have ever taken. It never fails to make me smile. Here’s hoping for sunnier days.

Remember the LBD from Pink Manila which I bought from Greenhills?  Here it is as worn:

LBD by Pink Manila, shoulder bag by Mango, bejeweled cuff from Girl Shoppe, Shades by Perry Ellis, Shoes from Cinderella

I have no idea why my arms and legs are so white in this picture, in contrast to my brown face! hahaha. Anyway, here’s a view of the back of the dress.

Sadly, the dress didn’t fit as well as I thought it would; the waist was too high.

I’ve been taking out some of my more dressy clothes for a test run since it’s been while since I’ve donned dressy clothes. I worked for a long time for a sports magazine and I’ve accumulated a lot of running shoes, sports attire, and the lone pair of grappling gloves. Hahaha. I recently switched jobs which would require me to wear more business and semi-formal clothes which I’m really lacking so I’ve been building a whole new wardrobe. I’m really excited about this job since it also entails quite a lot of traveling which I love to do.

Also, I’m spearheading my own shopping magazine now! Watch out for it! I’ll post the cover here once I get everything all sorted out. 

PARTING SHOT:

Different

The picture above reflects the reason why I changed… uhhh… “circumstances” lately. In my previous circumstance which I’m proud to get out of, I felt like a white shoe with a bit of bling in a sea of dull dull dull shoes. This picture was taken while walking around Marikina expo.