Blush for Sunburnt Skin

Lovely Me:EX from the Face Shop; NYX Blush from Pretty Goddess; Covergirl Cheekers from Ebay

These were the blushes/bronzer that I've worn when I had my skin burnt from hitting the beach. I wanted my skin to look glowing minus the heavy glitters and highlight. 

Lovely Me: Ex blusher is a sheer orange tone blush. It's not that visible by itself. It tends to slide off my face after a few hours so I had to layer it on top of the NYX blush in Summer Peach. The 2 when blended well gives off a healthy glow. Loves it! 

The covergirl cheekers bronzer has been with me for more than a year now. Love that it emphasized my being "burnt" in a good way though it tends to look orange-ish when it's overdone. 

Now that my skin has somehow recovered (but yeah.. it's still darker than before.. and surprisingly, I like it!), I've changed my blush routine- which I will share next time. :P

--Caeyo

Books about Mango and Zara?!

Denim dress from Local Celebrity Manila; White shorts from Market Market!; Bag from The Landmark

Because Monday was declared a holiday, I took the opportunity to visit High Street and dropped by at Fully Booked. I was looking for a gift for my friend and I stumbled upon a book about Mango - the clothing brand. It's amazing because a few minutes later I saw another book about the Inditex Fashion Group (Zara)! 

Oh gosh, if only I trusted myself enough that I would finish reading that book (I've a bunch of unfinished books to read - one of which is about saving money and investing. However, the more I read that book, the more obsessed I have become in shopping! Guess what? I stopped reading it.).

The Mango and Zara book is still on my mind. I wonder if Forever21 has a book as well? 

--Caeyo

The Fashion Blogger Poses

One of the reasons why I don't like taking pictures of myself is because I feel awkward in front of a camera (especially if I know that I am to put the pictures in this blog - not that a lot of people are reading this).  So here I am, in front of my laptop.. searching for "do-able" poses. Yes, the famous fashion blogger poses.

While researching, I stumbled upon an article that points out a lot of "Do's and Don'ts" - some of which are funny but true. Nowadays, do we really have to follow a set of rules when it comes to expressing ourselves when it comes to taking pictures and blogging(Hint: Expressing)? I thought blogging is a way to express ourselves (whether the outcome is awkward or not). What do you think? 

Here are some photos that I got from Pinterest. You've probably known these 2 girls (songofstyle and atlanticpacific). I'm loving their effortless poses.

--Caeyo

Cheapskate Alert!

Skater Skirt from St. Francis Square - P280; Basic White Top from Market Market - P100; Shoes from Nava - P999

For those who know me so well, there's not a single that I skip on wearing anything black - black shoes, top, skirt or even watch. Last Friday, I opted to wear something bright and fun. The week was gloomy and I didn't feel like working at all so imagine my delight when Friday came! 

Do you feel happy or shy when someone compliments on what you're wearing? I experience the latter most of the time for fear that some may ask where I bought what I'm wearing for that day. I'm a total cheapskate.  I think bottoms/skirts that cost more than P500 are expensive. Haha! I bet I'm not the only one who feels the same way so from now on I'll share with you where I got some items and how much I got them. Sounds fair? Good.

--Caeyo

Love what you have this summer!

It's already May and I bet some of you (who are in the Philippines) have already hit the beach. It's a season of swimming, short shorts, bikinis and showing some skin. I know a lot of women are self conscious about wearing these beach outfits for reasons that they're uneasy to show their "imperfections". I was actually one of them. 

For starters, I hated my legs. I have "peklat" (scars!) - tons of them because of allergies. When I get stressed or the weathers too cold or too hot, they'd show up. For the past 2 years, I'd wear thin/see through pants at the beach. Yes! even though it was scorching hot I'd wear them. This year I mustered up my courage to wear shorts and skirts and just enjoy it.

Second concern, I don't have boobs and sometimes my tummy is even bigger than them! Hilarious right? Well, I just don't care anymore. I have to deal with it and make do of what I have.

No one's born perfect (although I know some celebrities may look like it but they're not). If you want a better body or skin or whatever, you have to work for it. If you don't want to work for it, then stop whining and simply learn to be comfortable of what you have. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What's "ugly" in the Philippines may be appealing in another part of the world. I learned to stop caring for what others will think because I didn't want to miss out all the fun. I think that we live to experience life and your experiences depend on what you allow yourself to deal with. 

--Caeyo

I want to have my own version of Forever21!

‘If you don’t dream big, there’s no use of dreaming. If you don’t have faith, there’s nothing worth believing.’

It sounds crazy that I had to force myself to say this out loud. I want to have my own version of Forever21. The store's items are selling like pancakes (or lugaw if you're in the Philippines!). Have I mentioned to you that I feel kind of lost and I don't know what to do next? It seems like my previous ventures (makeup and styling) have come to a halt. What do I really want to do with my life?

So I went back.. way back to what I have always loved. It's fashion. Do you know what I feel whenever I enter the stores of Forever21? I feel like I'm in candyland! haha! I feel young again whenever I enter their stores and I want to have something like that too - something that will make the girls (of all ages and sizes) go crazy but pretty.

I feel a tinge of embarrassment whenever I think about this. Isn't it weird? Do you feel the same way when you try to dream big? It's not supposed to be this way right? We are all entitled to dream big.. aim high. Cliche as it may sound, it all starts with a dream right? Michelle Phan probably just started dreaming and most probably she's dreaming until now. 

So yes. What I'm trying to say is.. maybe it all starts with dreaming out loud? It may be just saying it to yourself or probably just sharing it with the people you know will SUPPORT you. 

So yes, I'll say it out loud once again.. I want to have my own version of Forever21! 

--Caeyo

I lust: Chanel Espadrilles

Chanel Espadrilles FTW!

I'll be the happiest woman alive if a guy will kneel on one knee and propose not with a stunning diamond ring but with this pair of Chanel Espadrilles! HAHAHA! As if! 

...But I'll definitely break the engagement if the pair doesn't fit. :P

--Caeyo

Blabberage

Hello readers (if I ever have any!)! :) I know, I know I have been out of the picture for a loooong time. I guess it's a mild case of Quarter Life Syndrome. Yes, it's kicking in already. Recently the pressure to succeed is growing so I decided to take a plunge - take a break and kind of figure out what to do. I figured it   all out - DO NOTHING. Do what you feel like doing, Caeyo. 

Times are really different now. Back in early 2005, blogs serve as a cyber diary. Now a days, it's all about taking pictures, getting sponsors and other commercial stuff. I have no qualms about it. Just saying. I think I also got stuck in the same rut (but I'm not one who'd take daily pictures of my outfit because my lifestyle doesn't allow me to do so! harhar!). 

Now, if you ask me why I posted a picture of Kate Moss.. I love her. I love that she's matured and still out there. She has built a very good career out of her downfall back then. Resilient if I may say. At 27, I'm lost but I want to swim with the current.. not sink because of it.

--Caeyo