It was a shopping weekend!

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Oh yes.  I just had to give in.  Not only did I go to the Super Sale Bazaar to get me some BARO (which I will give a much more detailed post), I also went with my mother on Saturday to get her first ever bathing suit.

No, I will not leave you with photos of my mom trying out her swimsuit.  Not only will that result to my immediate death, but also, I want to cherish the moment that my mom had with the dressing room mirror.  Hahahahaha. :)

Here are my shopping finds this weekend:

L-R CW: BARO for stylista, Pirouette, SM's NY Square, Unica Hija

This NY Square dress cost me P799.75.  And for those who are still ashamed to admit it, SM now has some semblance of a style.  I think since they started hosting Philippine Fashion Week, they have become more and more conscious of the clothes they make.  Not only are they trying to keep up with the trend, they’re also maintaining things at a very affordable price!  Now that’s fashion for every Filipino.

I fell in love with the neckline. Cannot wait to wear this skimpy number to work!

This is Unica Hija sheer polka dot top is only P399.75.  It’s freely sized, and it’s just divine!  They have this in black, brown florals, and light yellow florals.  I am planning to get them all.  BWAHAHAHAHA.

I am a sucker for dots and sheers.

And at the Super Sale Bazaar, which I visited right after work on Friday, I already knew I’m getting a BARO.  Got this piece for P600!  For a new clothing line, Jackie (BARO’s owner) is more than happy to slash a bit off her original prices.  That’s why you ALWAYS ALWAYS have to visit her in bazaars!

It's red and it's sheer. And of course, it's not allowed in the office. So most likely, I'm wearing it soon.

Pirouette had the loveliest finds!  There was this white and lace dress that I absolutely loved.  However, I am yet to lose the pounds in order to fit in it.  They were also selling some Forever21 overruns for only P400 (which I failed to fit in too).  Their seller, whom I forgot to get the name, showed me this lace accented top.  Quite conservative for my taste but it’s so cute.  And such a sweetheart!  Perfect for a movie date with Dylan.  Only for P480.

See! It's lacey at the right spot.

I know.  I spent so much!  I honestly believe I have shopped enough till the next week.  This means I have to clean out some space in my closet for these new things, particularly things that I have not worn in the past year.  Now, I just have to decide whom to give those things too.  But I think I already have a pretty good idea. :)

I do apologize for the quality of the photos.  I just took these photos with my phone and right now, I’m actually looking forward to owning a new camera.  Please help me in praying that I get it.

So there.  Shopping post.  Please do not follow my example, especially if it’s between paychecks.  Otherwise, like me, you will end up planning where to get 50 peso lunches in Makati for the rest of the week.  Hahahaha!

Here’s to a great week ahead!

Hermione > Whatsherface

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I’m just collating all the other stuff that I will post since it has been quite a packed weekend (and by packed, I mean money flying out of my pocket).  So for now, I’m just reiterating the greatness that is Harry Potter.  Till now, I do not at all get why Stephnie Meyer is compared to J. K. Rowling.  My gehd.  Just doesn’t do justice to J. K. Rowling.

Here’s another reason why Harry Potter is better than the shiny thing.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1054" title="Hermione

Argh.  I can feel my heart breaking knowing that July 15 is almost around the corner.  I will miss this.

Capricorn’s horoscope for the day

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Gah.  I know right.  I am not really the kind who believes in astrology, but I just got so giddy when I saw my love meter for the day that I completely neglected the horoscope telling me to be more careful of my finances!  Hahahahaha.  Look!

I guess I’m just really really joyful and thankful that we are in such a good place right now.  It almost feels like I’ve been waiting for so long just to feel this way:  the right mix of contentment, satisfaction and happiness.

I pray every night that you too find the chance or opportunity — whichever applies best — for you to feel as blessed as I am today.

Color blocking is love.

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So I decided to kick off the weekend kick off with something playful.  I told myself I will be far more adventurous in my manner of dressing and starting next week, I promise to be more inspired with my clothes.  I’m not trying to be fashionista or fashion forward; my sweet lil ass of a budget won’t certainly allow that.  But, as good friend told me, it would be fun to see how my style changes through the year.

If it changes at all, that is.  Hahahaha.

So next week, I think I will start with color blocking.  I’m quite fearful for it because in all honesty, it is so easy to go wrong with it.  Pairing up bright colors one after the other, it could be a challenge to find which item of clothing will be the focal point and if all the colors, when combined together, will pop in their own way.

Good thing Chictopia ladies are always here to guide me. :)

I know it’s absolutely different from my usual grays.  I have a feeling I will have to revamp a good quarter of my wardrobe just to accommodate this challenge, but then again, it should be fun right?  The colors are so bright and flirty, it’s almost impossible to look immediately cheerful when you wear it!

So for next week, I am eyeing the red-purple combo.  Hopefully, before the month ends, I get to do my own color combination.  Wish me luck. :)

You have a choice

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I know that the summer has put another mound of pressure to be skinny or at least to somehow look better in a swimsuit.  So for those of you breaking your backs for that more toned physique, here’s something to think about.