Studs On Studs

(PLAINS AND PRINTS top, FROU FROU skirt, TOPSHOP shoes, ALEXANDER WANG bag, CASIO watch,  CÉLINE sunglasses)

For this look, I experimented with studs and maintained femininity at the same time. Lately, I have been obsessed with studs and spikes because they make you feel "tough" whenever you match it with minimal style clothing. I know, having a different perspective in wardrobe would look deviant to others, but the truth is, standing out is better than blending in :)
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FOSTER THE PEOPLE: LIVE IN MANILA 2012

Last Saturday, October 6, I was able to watch Foster The People's debut concert in Manila. I rarely write an event review but this was a very distinct one and it completely exceeded my expectations! Fan girl right here. I firstly discovered Foster The People in a music festival lineup and got curious about their music. After downloading their album entitled, Torches, I instantly fell inlove with their tracks and swore myself that I have to see them LIVE and Glory to GOD it happened ;) Regarding their music genre, which is Indie, I have observed that it is still deviant and unknown to others because unfortunately, mainstream tracks are more appealing. I couldn't agree more though and I respect that. Moreover, I believe that Indie bands should also be given equal opportunity to rise for they make real music minus profanity.  Hmm If I do belong to a higher position in the music industry, I would definitely promote our  homegrown Indie artists :) I remember when I purchased my tickets for this event, an inquisition provoked my family. I was bombarded by these questions: "Who are they? Are they famous?" "Why do you have to watch them anyway?" LOL and so on. Despite of their non-stop bombardment, I headed to their concert and proved them wrong! And now they finally understand my obsession about their music :)  My Apologies for the poor quality of these photos. I planned to savour each moment,  I left my camera behind and relied on my Blackberry instead :)

Photo by John Dee Uy    - I loved how genuine he is when he uttered those words. Mark Foster told the crowd that his father and grandfather both lived in the Philippines and he is the third-generation FOSTER to visit the country. He even said, "You guys got Pacquiao". :)

panoramic view of the stage. FOURTH ROW baby! :)

Mark looked suave in his White blazer.   

I honestly forgot about the setlist so I would not be able to tell their songs chronologically that night :( I guess I really savoured each moment which resulted into a memory gap, HAHA.

See the gigantic inflatable behind him? It freaked me out when it was being prepared for "Pumped Up Kicks" performance. But they looked cute though! Haha I highly appreciated their eclectic setup and props! :)

"And in that moment I swear we were infinite" - (Charlie, Perks Of Being A Wallflower) corny but yeah, when Mark approached our Section, it reminded me of Charlie's line from Perks. He is so goodlooking and his blue eyes are tantalizing.

The lovely sisters: Aunt Daisy & Mum. - Unfortunately, my brother was not able to come with me so I dragged my aunt instead for the Indie experience. Bagets ang peg ni tita! Haha while my mum decided to roam the mall and had a cup of coffee because according to her, Indie is not her thing.

Here I am looking all feminine for a Indie/Hipster night. I chose to repeat this outfit from an entry called, "Peachy Keen" for I believed that aztec prints and peach color would give me a "hipster" vibe. I guess I was out of sync. The teenagers pumped their kicks, while I rocked my heels. Haha never again! But it was all worth it though. ;) Seriously, it was one of the wildest nights of my life (in a good-influenced aspect) and it left me on a natural high. I also think that I shed some weight from 2-hour of non-stop singing and dancing. xxx

KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA 2007

Since the hashtag "Throwback" is rapidly spreading on Instagram,  I got inspired to take a break from the present and revisit these ancient photos for a while. Regarding the trip, our parents requested us to skip classes because they did not want us to be left behind. (Aww they are good-influenced and such a loving folks at the same time haha). About our itinerary, our first location was in SIEM REAP but my apologies, I could not remember them all in exact, but I will try to elaborate the following images:

I love how these trees look so mighty.

     

Photo op with these locals wearing their respective traditional costumes :)

We were requested by our guide to pose and fit ourselves in this majestic miniature frame :)

 

cuticle :)

In the temple of TA PROHM, we have witnessed one of the oldest trees in the world. And according to our guide, this location was featured in the film, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Looking all brave in between these roots.

Emoting and trying not to look back ;) En route to the historical ANGKOR WAT.

During our morning river cruise, these children put a smile on my face. I was uncertain whether they were on their way to school or errands but if this is their daily mode of transportation Grabe, If I were their teacher I would definitely give them an A FOR EFFORT and DETERMINATION! :)

My family and I, five years ago. :) No judging please xxx

I know our Cambodian tour was short and quick, but I have made some realizations. The next time I visit Cambodia (if it's GOD's Will) I swear to pack more lightweight clothes, avoid layering when it's humid and roam around the Angkor Wat temple. :) xxx

All-Time Plaid

 (Topshop plaid top, ZARA jeans, RAY-BAN sunglasses, American Apparel belt, Staccato wedges, THERAPY BAGS faux Balenciaga cuff and yellow,orange,pink arm candy chain, BELLAVANITE  fuchsia pink arm candy, KATZ-I ACCESSORIES orange arm candy and spikes, DKNY watch)

I love to repeat clothes. I believe there's nothing to be ashamed of it. As long as you match and carry your outfit confidently, people would not criticize you. Like, who are we to judge people right? Haha. Let's practice respect and equality regardless of race, color and socio-economic status. Okay enough of being 'preachy'. About my plaid top, it has been with me for five years already and I love how flexible it is to jeans and shorts.  I won't be a hypocrite, I have worn this plaid top a million times and I do label it as irreplaceable! Haha. xxx

Lion City: SINGAPURA

Whenever I visit Singapore, it never fails to amaze me. You can see innovations everywhere. In spite of some people's criticism regarding renovations and upgrades that make Singapore "claustrophobic" (excuse myself for sharing it, I just got it from an article that I have read a few years ago) it won't affect my disposition about this country. --- As a visitor, I am not against with the government's strategic plans. In fact, I admire their aim for continuous progress of tourism. Even Singaporeans are well-disciplined to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the State. (cheers to that!) In terms of security, I consider it as one of the safest destination amongst South East Asia. Of course, Philippines is my motherland, but I hope one day our nation would be able to follow Singapore's strategic plans. Hmmm anyways, I will let the pictures do the talking! xx