Anticipation

Top from Landmark | pants from Forever 21 | Shoes from Charles and Keith | Vintage clutch and sunnies

Top from Androgyne Manila | Bandage skirt from Crisela Collection | Boots from Aldo

       

Crop top from Forever 21 | Skirt from Cotton On | Boots from Aldo

I have a weird boredom coping mechanism and that includes test shots for no apparent reason. But these pictures came in handy when I scored VIP passes to the Forever 21 opening at the newly-built and much anticipated SM Aura Premier at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. I get the hype and all, I have recently seen the construction and I honestly think SM steered away from their usual box structures. And with a location like BGC, the mall will surely be flocking with world-class brands and shops. I am so excited to go to the opening, I get to see the mall before the public does, how intriguing. I would like to thank David Guison for giving me passes!

Fun fact: my crop top on the third picture is not a crop top, it's my gym top.

-SAB xx

Geek By Day

DIY shirt | Shorts from Androgyne Manila | Boots from Aldo 

The sporty minimalist fashion has been getting to me lately and I'm glad to have the powers of inspiration and DIY to do the trick. I always thought that snapbacks were a bit overrated and was made for the hipster slash skater (a persona I long to be). At some point, it seems to have broke out into the fashion editorial world and has swooned a number of bloggers such as myself. Plus, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik of One Direction seemed to have started the bandwagon so it's a no-brainer that I highly anticipated the Obey cap.

-SAB xx

Close Up Summer Solstice 2013

Let me tell you all about my first music festival experience at the Close Up Summer Solstice 2013.

Couldn't have spent it with anyone else than with these two pretty young ladies.

A quick photo op at the entrance

Yael Yuzon of Sponge Cola tried his hardest to reach out to fans (e.g. me, Tricia and Ingrid) and rocked the house at the same time.

The stage by day...

...and the stage by night.

Lights out, DEV comes in. 

"I LIKE MY BEATS FAST AND MY BASS DOWN LOW!"

Cobra Starship minus Gabe Saporta. Either way they made every good girl go bad. (see what i did there) 

Actually, these are not the only performers at the event. Close Up Summer Solstice is the first ever 12-hr party to be held in Manila, starting from 4pm to 4am, but being the good minor that I am, 12am is the curfew I have to follow. I missed the acts that came after midnight such as Alex Gaudino, Cedric Gervais, Apster and AFROJACK!!! *cue tears* But with the success of the event, I reckon this Coachella-inspired music festival will be done yearly. I am gonna go all out next year for sure! 

Now on to my outfit...

Top from H&M | Shorts from Bubbles | Boots from Aldo | Vintage bag

The night before the event, I have been on the lookout for a 12-hr party-proof yet summer chic ensemble and thanks to Coachella instagram, I was able to achieve it. 

The body pain and sore feet that came in the morning after was hella worth it. The acts were extremely amazing and the music was perfection to my ears. I wouldn't have it any other way (just kidding, a later curfew would have been nice) Lol.

-SAB xx

Still Into You

Top from Androgyne Manila | Shorts from thrift shop | Bag from Louis Vuitton | Vintage boots and sunnies | Hat from Ilocos | Watch from Casio

I think this is the first I have actually utilized a number of accessories in one outfit. I'm not really fond of cuffs and bangles, you know how laidback I can be. Aside from turning frilly, I have finally mastered the denim-on-denim trend which I have been eye-ing to do since which made me realize it was easy to accessorize a denim ensemble. Those sporty shorts I found at a local thrift shop is about to worn out because I keep wearing them on a weekly basis. My bag is my latest summer haul which came all the way from Japan thanks to my mom's friend. Nothing has changed guys, I'm still a prisoner at my own home on a 2-month summer vacation. *sigh* 

Being the music enthusiast that I am, you know that it's a habit that I share a new song with you guys right? Well my favorite punk band (now trio) is back so I am jumping for joy for their new single. 

-SAB xx

Stay

Dress from H&M | Shoes from Charles & Keith | Watch from Casio | Vintage clutch

My eventful February and March ends here. It will be a while before I will be up on my feet again celebrating my best friends' becoming of age. I have to constantly remind myself to avoid wearing such dresses for unexpected post-party shindig may occur and the dress code is anything but bohemia innocence in a white lace number. The footwear was a mistake as well, judging from my impaired walk last night, I cursed makers of 5-inch heels everywhere. If there's one thing I did not regret was coming with the best company in the world though in the end, bankruptcy was a drag. Oh well, we are all going to go through a painful hell week for the next few days anyway, so this is our well-deserved breather. Another Saturday night well-spent. Hashtag yolo. 

-SAB xx 

Blurring the lines

Peplum Dress from Landmark

I didn't only blur the lines, but I blurred the pictures as well. I guess it was a bad idea to do blogger poses after a couple of drinks (I should've done this in a rather sober state) . Anyway, one of the most important people in my life just entered the legal age and I celebrated it with her with this black and gold peplum number last March 9. The night was hella fun and we were all like in a fun-filled Taylor Swift music video a.k.a 22. No idea what I'm talking about? Here's a taste of a happy, free, confused and lonely motion picture. 

NOT A LOT GOING ON AT THE MOMENT. 

-SAB xx

Nothing Like Us

Can't really do an outfit post right now, I am drowning in school works so here's an inspo for y'all. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I am not a Harry's girl but he's getting to me on Tumblr. Hehe.

-SAB xx