what doesn't kill you

before i start the first chapter of my 21st sequel, it's just proper to seal and set aside my 20th. that doesn't mean i would forget everything that happened in 2013, i'm just starting over a blank page to create new memories and mistakes.

just like Christmas day

it was that time of the year again where every person in the world had the chance to escape reality and enter a world only full of love & hope. it's the time where the streets are deserted, malls are closed & people at home soaking up on some good love.

barenaked

here's another one of my school outfits. i'm currently dependent on my basics-blacks and whites. jeans have been the closest to what i call my best friend these days. this state of dullness should disappear soon once the december festivities start.

black

it's finally first of December and Christmas is creeping up without me even noticing it! let's not forget that a new year is also on its way so lets get our new year's resolution list. i for one would definitely be putting a bullet in to be more hard working in 2014. on a side note, are you guys getting your stomachs ready for all the feast?

all night

it's been days since i've had a good 8-hour beauty sleep and the sad part is i can't even blame it on studies. my body clock has been tweaked and i just don't know how to put it back! i felt like i've been sleepwalking through my classes and in dire need of a break. don't you just feel so tired sometimes that you'd want to let everything go?

it's time

it's probably all over the news of how Typhoon Yolanda created havoc along the Visayas region of the Philippines. and it breaks my heart of how a lot of people are now suffering and trying to surpass this calamity. although we, Filipinos, are known for our strong will to continue living and smile it off, it doesn't mean that we shouldn't extend all the help we can give. there are a lot of advisories out there on where and how to donate and all we have to do is dial up the numbers on the phone. even prayers can be helpful if we don't have anything to give. it's only a matter of time that we learn how to give back all the blessings we've received to others who are greatly in need.

roar

it's a once in a blue moon thing that i wear something red. although i'm Chinese, the average thought of having all the reds in my closet isn't really true. in fact, i always have a hard time finding a red shirt every single time my grandparents celebrate their birthdays.. chinese girl problems.

walking on air

i'm a big big big fan of light clothes because i'm very malikot (busybody). which is why i'm always on the hunt for clothes that i know won't restrict me but at the same very fashionable. cropped tops would probably be my number one choice but when i'm not feeling up for it, i go for see-through or lace ones. those would definitely keep me light and chic!

i don't care

i've always believed on dressing up even for the smallest things like mall hopping but dressing up doesn't mean you have to be over the top. it all boils down on how you use details to your advantage. a plain white tee paired up a plain maong shorts can look tres chic if you strategically put details in the right places.

hall of fame

 i know it's like 3 days late already but i just want to congratulate again my fellow Lasallians for the win last saturday! woooohhhhh animo Lasalle! i was so lucky to witness the game and boy was it intense! and i can't help but feel all excited again so i'm ending all my sentences with exclamation points!!! 

when september ends

i'm ending the month of september with this post..a post that should've been posted last month.. i can't believe how fast this month passed by and how unproductive i have been. i've been continuously lazing around, doing nothing and i hope i can be out of this state soon!

wrecking ball

 i'm so into snapbacks and cropped tops these days that i decided to come up with this whole ensemble. of course, i'm still not keen into showing the world my whole belly so i decided to bare little skin for a tease.

the lazy song

hola people of the blogsphere! it's been so long since i've posted my ootds and i couldn't be any more happy than i am already! it's just that it's been hectic for me by the end of my first term and if you're a lasallian, you would've also experienced the two-day term break. i just felt like i had to extend it and chill for a while before all the hustle and bustle.

E.T

it's been so long since i've posted outfits that i wear when i'm at campus. i've been too lazy to dress up on weekdays and resorted to a lot of jeans instead! weird right? i was the girl that used to stray away from any form of pants and now i'm practically wearing those every other day. so here i present to you one of my good days that i decide to dress up and wear a skirt!

marry your daughter

 wore this way back in june to celebrate Father's day and can i just say it definitely ruined my diet! the whole day i was out with my family-lunch with my mother's side and dinner with my dad's. and i took a whole lot of MSG in my body because of chinese food..bow.

blurred lines

coming up with a title is definitely a headache especially if you're not inspired and your brain is simply a pile of mush from studying. #bloggerproblems 

anyway, i suddenly thought of Blurred Lines music video of Robin Thicke because it was so cute and i found it really funny. the girls there were so beautiful and sexy in an all white plastic-like clothes. plus, the song's really funky and easy to listen to.

sunday morning

wore this on a very lazy sunday to visit my grandparents because i haven't seen them in awhile with me being all busy studying and trying to pass my subjects. then we went off and started our sunday afternoon at the mall. that's probably how my sundays always go-just full of family love and..shopping! 

shadow

i always stray away from maxis since i lack the height that everyone needs when wearing it but this is a total exception! the black and white vertical stripes gave me that modelesque height. plus, it was very flattering since it made me look like i'm a few pounds less. you would definitely see me wearing this again!

instagram: #foodgasm

let's take a break from the outfit posts and join me as i crave again for all the food i've eaten this past summer. if you guys are following me on instagram: @pattyb , you'll notice that i was dieting to lose a few pounds and it was definitely worth it! i've lost five pound. i know it's not that much but i can see the results because now i've got thinner legs and a smaller tummy! but of course i can't help myself to have a few cheatdays so i won't be food deprived.

 yummy, pretty french macarons

 diet day 1 menu of wheat, cold cuts, egg and grapes||yummy lunch at Kaya

we can't stop

i've always been a fan of girls who can rock a plain top and jeans combo. it's so simple yet it creates an impact that is beyond my understanding! those girls who have endless legs and cute plump butts are the envy of short girls like me. they would always look effortless even with a white plain tee and boyfriend jeans. envy would be the death of me!

i knew you were trouble

last month was my ama's birthday and of course wearing red has always been mandatory in Chinese tradition. believe it or not, i don't have a lot of red clothes that's why i always get a headache of thinking what to wear! knits were out of the equation since the month of May was a hundred degrees hot. so happy that i've kept this romper for such a celebration.

animal

the title couldn't be more obvious than it is! i had to choose between that or "the life of Pi" which are both bordering in the lines of "what were you thinking?" ha! anyway this would be probably be the only post for the week since i'll be busy when weekend comes.. definitely hoping it would come fast!

get lucky

finally, i already have the time to update my virtual baby! it's just that i've been busy this past week with two exams that i had to take and of course the Father's Day weekend. definitely felt like i've gained a pound or two and how can i not when scrumptious food is laid down in front of me? oh why do i gain pounds easily?

starships

dressing for summer was definitely a hassle! i couldn't wear almost half of my clothes- long sleeves and knitwear were out of the equation. that's why i made it a point these past few months to stock up on cropped and sheer pieces so i'll have instant "air-conditioning"!

radiohead: june

these boots are made for walkin'

finally! i already have some "me" time ever since classes started. the first four days of classes definitely kept me busy and on my toes. i'm currently taking up my accounting majors and already had our first exam yesterday! crazy right? but that's how accountancy in La Salle works.. *sighs*

that girl

it's a Friday and probably the last Friday that i would be able to get some rest. classes start on Tuesday and i can't believe how fast summer had been. summer's already yesterday and so we say goodbye to bright hues, cropped tops, sand and late nights! 

#thatPower

i've always wanted to try long pencil skirts. there's something about them that makes you feel like you are in command and everything will go as plan. or maybe it's just because i see a lot of corporate women wearing these? anyway, i was scared at first because 1. the length doesn't really work to my advantage and 2. my worry is that i would look old. 

who says

i'm finally done blogging outfits with my old hair! yay! if you guys are following me on instagram (@pattyb), you guys would know i had my hair coloured again and cut about 5 inches last March. it has been long overdue! my hair was like an upside-down ombre with my roots showing. plus, i didn't had my bangs re-done so i can try a new look!

kiss you

my no-brainer combination of shorts and a breezy top never fails me every time i'm in a hurry to leave the house. two simple individual clothing, when paired up with each other, can create your summer outfit for the day. especially when it comes with yummy colors like these - color-blocking is a must!

here's to never growing up

i've always been a fan of the paisley print but never got to own one so when i found this shorts at The Second Shop, i couldn't help but squeal! plus, it was such a great bargain. i bought three bottoms just for P999! who can say no to that deal?

fine china

wore this when i was still attending classes and it was kind of chilly that time that i took out this blazer for a day-out. i'm in love with blazers and it's just so sad that it's so hot i won't be able to wear them out for a while..unless i spend the whole day inside a full-blast air conditioned mall.

overused animal

it's a friday again and i'm at home restraining myself from finishing a book that i just bought yesterday..it's pure torture! have you guys ever felt like wanting to know how the story ends and yet at the same time not wanting it to end? if ever that made any sense..it's what i'm feeling right now. it's always like this whenever i get too attached to a book!

summer sparkle

wore this last month when i celebrated my birthday with ze family. surprisingly, i was craving for chinese food and my parents were shocked. although i'm chinese, our kind of food doesn't really make it on top of my list. i'm more of a pasta-curry-ramen kind of girl or typically any food that isn't chinese. haha! i know, it's weird!

back to black

 black isn't the usual color you would wear in summer but if it comes in sheer and adorable print like this i couldn't stop myself! i know i've told you guys i'm really not fond of black but i wanted to try something new so i went all out. i went to class wearing this and believe me i didn't feel hot at all. what wonders can sheer do!

zero is love

you guys may be wondering why my title's a bit out of the ordinary..or not.. but nonetheless i think i need to explain myself haha! when i usually do nothing and just flip through TV channels, i sometimes come across with a sports related one and guess what sport was on? yup! it was tennis. the term "love" is used for scoring in tennis which corresponds to a zero..in other words you need to step up the game!

practice, practice

absence makes the heart grow fonder...don't you guys think so? hihi yes, i know. i'm very guilty and am aware that i've been neglecting my virtual baby this past week although it was Holy Week. i can't believe i acted like a no-good bum from wednesday to saturday last week! like literally, i only laid around on my bed doing nothing but sleep and watch DVDs. maybe it's because i'm mentally and physically tired from all the requirements and deadlines i still need to meet before ending the term. bummer! i know all of you are already having your summer break while i'm still stuck at school until the 3rd week of April..

a busy day

what do you wear on a busy day ahead? well i went for the pieces i know would let me be able to move fast and yet very chic at the same time. i relied on my ever so comfortable ankle boots from Tonic, the no-brainer LBD and a chambray to keep my look casual. i love wearing pieces that you would normally wear at night and topping it off with casual ones. who would've thought that the magic of mixing can result in an edgy look like this?

can you be my chill pill?

with all the hassle we're living with, it's never wrong to just pause what you're busy with and relax. remember, even God took a rest on the 7th day of the week. our minds need some slack in order to face another stressful week ahead, if not, it won't be able to work properly. that's why i always set aside 4-5 hours of rest doing nothing but lazing around and believe me, it totally works!

why so serious?

 if i'm already working, i would definitely want the freedom to wear this kind of corporate attire. i'm not really keen on wearing black clothes although it exudes professionalism. i don't know if it's because i'm Chinese & we believe black means death & bad luck or if i just really love colours in general!

firsts

here's my very first short post! i've been MIA these past few days & it's because i've been busy with my organization and my exams. it's been hell of a week but good things never come easy. that's why i've been working my teeny little butt off to make everything just the way i want it to be.

and..it was my birthday last saturday! whoopee! it's official! i'm already in my 20s. gosh, i feel so old but i believe that age is only a number. when we're living life to the fullest doing the things that we want and spending every single second with our loved ones, we won't even notice that we're aging. all of us will always be the 18 year old selves that we are and we'll all be fearless and curious still of what the future will bring. and now i'm so ready to take on a lot of "firsts" now that i'm already 20. i can say that i'm that near to being a legit adult and i can't wait to experience the good and the bad things that come along with it.

enough of the chit chat and here's a short post!

freedom

i'm officially free from my accounting major this term because i just had my finals earlier! yay! *happy dance* and of course that is the reason why i haven't been able to blog lately. in DLSU, it's the midterms week and studying for those exams has been eating my time. my sleep this week has always been cut short and i'm really sleepy now but decided to blog first! so excuse me and my nonsensical blab since my mind isn't really functioning well.

awkward

my body's currently in an awkward stage where i don't know if i'm fat or not but i'm certainly sure that i've gained a few pounds. sometimes, us girls would always feel conscious of our bodies because we've always had the impression of being thin as beautiful. it's very hypocritical of me if i said that i myself don't believe in it. believe me, i do but that's one of the things i would definitely want to change about myself.

flowers flirt

it's that time of the year where roses are a bit overrated and overpriced big teddy bears can be found in every girls' arms...i know! it sounds like i'm bitter but i'm not! well, maybe a little bit? anyway i had an 8am class earlier and my professor started her the session with a story of how Valentine's day came to be. i only heard the general storyline since i was literally falling asleep with my eyes open! apparently, in the past there was a time when marriage was not allowed or forbidden, i don't know what the right term is. so St. Valentine was against it and secretly wed couples and it got out and was sentenced to death. my professor said she doesn't know if February 14th was his death date or his birth date so if curiosity got to you feel free to google it and let me know?

soft grunge

finally, my favorite new ankle boots have made its debut on my blog! i've been abusing these babies ever since i got them because not only are they fashionable but comfortable as well. i think ankle boots are one of the things that a girl's closet needs. they always add the extra "umph" in an outfit without sacrificing the joy of walking unlike platforms or stilettos. 

tribunic pastels

although peplum's already out of the fashion world, well only until it becomes a craze again, this top is the only exception! why, you may ask? it's because it's in a yummy mint green pastel colour! i've been seeing a lot of pastel coloured clothes in store racks and online shops and i guess it'll be the "in" thing for the summer. 

photodiary: boracay 2012

here are my December Boracay trip pictures with my high school loves! it's a first for the group to travel together so it was a big thing. it's sad that a few of us couldn't make it. nonetheless, it was a trip all of us will remember for a very long time. next stop: sinulog? haha!

warning: photo vomit ahead