Photographed by: Chanel Velhagen

So long very sweet summer and here I am opening the last book of my college life. Summer just flew by so fast, things I was hoping to find were never found. I guess thats why Im so bitter with this beginning. Quite honestly I’m not even the slightest bit excited for this yet because of certain reasons. 

Here’s another song I added to my “feel good” playlist which I got from Gossip Girl’s soundtrack. I’ve been watching Gossip Girl Episodes from Season 3 to 4 all summer and I’ve found tracks I really dig. Here’s one of them.

Another One Down by Asher Roth Feat. D.A. Wallach

Over the summer, I’ve been setting this goal for me to find myself with deep-self thinking and reflection. There are things that really need time. I wanted to set my goals straight and find myself during the summer, both, unfortunately, unattained. Though clearly, I can never stop being thankful for the amazing time I had with my family, I’ll really miss them all over again.

Either way, I’ll just take a deep breath, accept reality as it is, I’m back in Manila, missing home and family more than ever and my Senior Year in college has just begun. 

First class today was Draping 3, we had to draft three gowns inspired by Victoria’s Secret and we have to use “jeepney basahans” as a materials of this project. This should be a challenge, what a great opening to begin this year with. 

AYJ

The well-known Bascon Cafe brings you  27th Bascon, their newest venture  still located at Lacson Street, Bacolod City, just across the cafe on 27th street. I was pretty impressed with the interior because it was a fusion of the modern Filipino Atmosphere with traditional elements. 

As I said, I loved how designs of this place blend modern and traditional. The Function room on the second floor is designed with wooden windows and capiz shells, the one’s you can see in historical Filipino Houses. 

Mom brought us here for lunch for Elle’s 16th. Yes, Happy Birthday to my one and only sister today! Can’t believe you are 16 now and if its my last year in college, this is her last year in Highschool too. 

Unlike the cafe, which is known for their tasty pastries & cakes, 27th Bascon focuses on serving you full, appetizing meals that bring you the comfort of well-loved home recipes of the island in modern cooking.

My taste buds have been craving for those lutong-bahay recipes especially those that bring me that Negrense Flavor because truthfully, facing fast food chains and those complex restaurants in Manila make me miss the fuss-free cooking of Bacolod. 27th Bascon was the perfect place. 

Picking through the menu just confused me since it served almost all my favorite meals and they had a wide variety of choices. But the moment I saw Sinigang on the menu, I just had to take it. 

What we had for lunch: Grilled Chicken & Pomelo Salad, Chicken Relleno, Mango Shake, Salmon Sinigang, and Rice was unlimited served from a native basket with banana leaves which gave that Filipino-home feel.

After that, you’ll definitely want sweets to fully finish that awesome dinning experience and Bascon Cafe is just across, so why not walk there?

For Dessert: Bannoffee Pie & Blueberry Cheescake

Thank You Tita Marili Gonzaga and to your dad, Tito Dodong Bascon for accommodating us very well!

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Photographed by:  Andrea Javelosa

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January 7, 2012

It was in the middle of the evening when two of my close friends really wanted new profile pictures and they just had to ask me for a shoot and so yeah this is what I gave them. Kim and I were down south at Alabang with Janine. Im glad we finally found time to do this because this hang out has been long over due because of everyone’s busy schedules. I really missed these two, and it feels good to be back here with them again.

Anyway, Here’s part one featuring Kim. I normally don’t do fantasy and very girly shoots like this, here’s my first time actually. It really fits Kim’s personality. 

January 5, 2012

Welcome 2012! Here’s my first look post for the year. This is what I actually wore to school yesterday.

Photographed by: Chanel Velhagen

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Tip #1: An important key element to bohemian dressing is colors. Typical colors are rich and warm in color mostly on brown, khaki, olive green cream white but adding pops of bright colors such as hot pink, turquoise will definitely add more character to your outfit. 

Jeans from Forever 21, Knitted Cardigan from Topshop, Tribal Printed Top from Forever 21.

Tip #2: Hair style adds edge. A simple one sided braid or a thin hippie band adds style. Focus on the little details, they make a big difference. 

Tip #3: Bright Colored Sunglasses can brighten up any outfit so just be sure to pick out a color that compliments your skin tone.

Sunglasses from Forever 21. And I got them for just P99. I had to purchase three pairs. 

Tip # 4: Wooden pieces make good bohemian accessories. You don’t  have to splurge so much on accessories, most of these can be found at local shops especially when you are travelling around the country. You can find these made by natives, it’s very Filipino. 

I actually got this from my grandma, it’s surprising how much necklaces I’ve received from her personal collection. These are the little things that make it more meaningful.

Tip # 5: Experiment and Experiment with the pieces found in your closet. Your pieces of clothing may not need to have that boho classification at first, but because it is about how you wear them and how each piece cooperates with the rest to achieve that over all bohemian look. 

Tip #6: Invest in Shoes that are versatile yet stylish that can go on for seasons and match with multiple looks.

These are the most comfortable pairs of heels I have because they’re soft to walk in.

Bandage Wedges from ROME SHOP

December 24, 2011

First of all, Happy Holiday’s everyone! It’s good to finally have time for blogging again since I postponed all blogging activities ever since December began because I had to focus on working on our tedious finals. It was no joke. Anyway, here’s what me and my sister did today; we semi turned our out-of-town backyard into a forest shoot. 

About the Look: Sheer Lace Top from Forever 21, Bandage Skirt from People are People, Bandage Wedges from ROME Shop (https://www.facebook.com/romeshop)

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December 24, 2011

Before anything else, HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone! Thanks to my sister for taking the photos here, it’s the first time we actually shot in the backyard. It’s giving this entire forest/woods feel which totally excites me. Doesn’t even look like it was shot here in the Philippines, I love the feel; it makes me feel fall or autumn. It’s legit.

About the look: Beanie, Shorts & Necklace from Forever 21, Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots from AsianVogue.multiply.com, Denim Polo, I Love You Ring & Bangles

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When you just want to stay in bed and cuddle up with that special someone, or sit by the couch close to each other with a cup of hot chocolate as you guys watch that beautifully lit Christmas Tree, here’s the Acoustic Love Tracks for you to keep you warm with love throughout the season. Hope these melt their way to your hearts like how they did to me:)

1. Lego House- Ed Sheeran

2. On Your Porch- The Format

3. Entwined- Tim Myers

4. Birthday Song- Ben Lee

5.  Whatever- Elliot Smith

6. I Hope That I Don’t Fall Inlove with You- Marc Cohn

7. Oh Darling- Plugin Stereo

8. Philadelphia - Parachute

9. Free Falling- John Mayer

10. All That I Want- The Weepies

December 19, 2011

Truthfully its rare that you find fashion bloggers blogging about hardcore rock gigs. I’m one of those rare ones.

The moment you start to hear music that is strong enough to distort your necks with the sound of their instruments, yes, it isCURBSIDE PH. Congratulations to this Metal Rock Band for tonight they are launching their second Extended Playlist, I just had to purchase myself a copy.

I’ve grown to know each of them through out the year, More I’ve grown close to Chase, their drummer, and I can tell him just about almost anything. To Migs, Chase, Russ, Niko & Brent, congratulations! Watching you guys move so synchronized with your music is just as dynamically amazing. 

I can never find the right words to justify how legit their music is. As always, I stand up front nod my head, scream, jump, and get lost to rock and roll. It’s always such a high form of release. And just like previous Curbside performances, I stand beside my head banging buddy, Ling Lava of Lions & Acrobats. 

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Last December 2010 was the first ever gig I attended, and it was also Curbside’s 1st  EP launch and now Im back here and their music just got even better. Curbside playing live is just so orgasmic to the ears. 

It’s been a long day, been a little stretched due to the ups and downs. Course Card Distribution during the morning, then we had to prepare the 8th floor for our FDM Christmas Party, then we had it till 7 in the evening. Since we didn’t want to end our day so short, Veronica, Ed, Lua & I drove around Malate in the hopes of finding a Comedy Bar. We didn’t find one, even around Roxas Boulevard area, so we just ended up having dinner at Mister Kebab. Then I’m here at Guijo.

This was my last night in Manila and I’m ending this awesome year here at this gig. Glad one of my closest friends, Migs Ferreras, was also there. This night and day has been a bit heavy on a specific aspect due to certain circumstances that led to certain situations. But all is ok now, so thank you everyone for awesome 2011!

December 11, 2011

I know it’s finals week but I just had to be here for Rock The Riles; this is just the coolest idea for a gig because bands will be playing in every station of the EDSA MRT and this only happens once a year!

Can’t believe I’m back here at Buendia Station EDSA MRT for this year’s Rock The Riles! Last year I was also in this exact station waiting for Goodmorning High Fives to Perform with Marco & Kim but this year, we’re performing! 

Hands down to my kids, Jensen Gomez & Archievals for another gig where you guys performed your hearts out. Please don’t LIKE them on facebook! 

Thanks to Charles for arranging this for us! Here’s the set list for this station, CSB bands are up first.

Jensen picked me & Sir Nestor up at Taft as early as 9am. If I recall, I wasn’t in such a good state, something was bothering my mind but I just had to get the hell out and continue on with my day. Thankfully being here loosen up my tension. 

We got our own ID’s which enabled us easy access into the station, and yes, FREE MRT rides for the entire day. How cool is that? 

Rock the Riles is also for a good cause as you can see on this poster. Our station was apparently VS. HIV/AIDS. Our names are right there under Buendia Station. Sadly, our other band, Sleep is The Enemy couldn’t make it for today due to school work such as Fico’s thesis. Understandable, I should infact be at home doing projects, but I can’t at this hour, I’d rather be here. I have enough time later.

LADY RANSOM was up first! These guys really rock out, they always give me that release just by watching them. Guitarists Jake Soriano & Ling Lava are friends of mine as well as lead vocalist, Bryan Dacanay. Please like LADY RANSOM on Facebook! 

ARCHIEVALS

The last time I saw them perform live was at Route 196 about a month ago, back then we had several things to work on with their performance. Sir Nestor and I were very impressed with their performance today; they improved so much on their stage presence. Stage Chemistry between the boys was streaming already and it was infact good to look at them as a whole because not only their music coordinated with one another but they were feeling each other’s presence. Jensen was also impressed as well. They learned from their big brother, great job Archies1 Please LIKE  Archievals on facebook!

It was good having GoGo around. Not only is he such a good bassist but his personality itself was pleasing. He’s one of those people that can calm a scene down just by his presence, he’s so chill and easy to get along with. 

Finally, The JENSEN GOMEZ

People really like to call him the John Mayer of CSB. I can say, he’s also like The Script, lyrics wise talking. But Jensen is Jensen, don’t want to compare him so much to any artist. Maybe he’s called as such because of his ability to sing just about anything he feels. He’s not afraid to sing his heart out about heartbreaks and his vulnerable side, and for me that’s what really matters. Im proud of this kid, really I am. He’s gone a long way with his music ever since the first time I heard his acoustic tracks and now he’s going on full band. He never fails to call the crowd’s attention to listen to his music.

Thank You Mel, Charles & Gogo for sessioning in!

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And here is HARLEQUIN CARNIVALE, another band from CSB. First Time Im hearing them live. I was so curious for their genre, and the moment they started to play, I was in awe. It was solid rock shizz! Hardcore instruments and the vocals were as legit as well. Another band I’m keeping track with. 

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LOVE. SAX & MUSIC.  This band really did awesome legit covers of some of our favorites such as Sunday Morning by Maroon5 and how can we all forget when they covered John Mayer’s Gravity? Jensen really stay in tuned for that, it was good music.

So once all our sets were done, we decided to head to AYALA Station where the bigger bands were. Free MRT ride thanks to these ID’s. And why is everyone in grey scale? I guess we all think a like.

Me & My Kids. Im really proud to be called your Mama, once again, as always, the only girl, but I never felt safer. They really made sure I was safe and put me between all of them during the MRT ride. Next time we need a complete photo with Sleep is The Enemy! 

Congratulations to Charles! First time to ride the MRT today! 

When we got to Ayala Station, the gig was a bit delayed. Finally decided to hear mass at Greenbelt like I’d usually do on sundays. Thank You Archies for accompanying me and hearing mass as well. Gave me a good bonding time with Migo, Mitch, Mike & Justin. We got to talk and right after mass, Migo treated us to Gelatismo for the awesome performance. Thanks again guys! 

Once again, this was a good sunday. Thank You Jensen, Sir Nestor, Migo, Justin and everyone else! This made me feel a whole lot better. 

 November 23, 2011

I woke up with the sun shining perfectly onto my face, and this day couldn’t get any better than spending it with my favorite people just like every other wednesday this term. Lee had his shoot for his DIGIPHO class, here are some BTS photos we did. I love the fact that we’re all Art Students, we’re not your typical college kids. 

Photos by Adam, http://dumders.tumblr.com

Here’s our ever so talented photographer, Lee Caces:

October 14, 2011

Sheer Lace Top, White Tube, Jeans, Platforms, Hippie Headband

One of my favorites, simple yet stylish enough. If Im not in black, I’d still be playing neutrals. I like how turquoise pops from all the whites. 

Lace Top & Necklace from Forever 21, Ring from Tomato, Platform Heels from NAVA.

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Photographed by: Chanel Velhagen