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    So it's the last day of 2016. How time flies really fast! 2016 has been a big roller coaster ride for me; the excitement, thrill, fear and everything in between. I am thankful for all the experiences and memories it gave to me. It's not all about rainbows and unicorns. Through ups and downs in this journey, I am with the special persons in my life. A million thanks to all of you! (You know guys who you are, no need to mention). I always said that as I welcome another year, it's time for a new beginnings and leanings. To let go all the negativity that the previous year has given. As we leave this year, let me share with you the highlights of my 2016, those that gave impact and unforgettable to me. 


    Forever 21 Philippines Summer Soiree - These are the event wherein Bloggers gave their talk & style tips to their readers plus a mini meet & greet and free foods c/o Forever 21. 
    Tricia Gosingtian (SM Aura) - check out my blog post here.
    David Guison & Vina Guerrero (SM Megamall)- check out my blog post here.

    Bloggers United 11 & 12 - Held last May 28 (BU11) and December 10 (BU12). 

    Summer Vacation in Oriental Mindoro - My mother's side. So happy to be back there where everything is so peaceful. Check my blog post here.

    Certified Financial Market Professional (CFMP) - My very first title & license before I will have CPA. We all have this, our batch this school year. Maria Elaine T. Villapando, CFMP :)

    Thesis Proposal Defense -Passed! So thankful  to my thesis groupmates, adviser and to our moderator. Til our final defense :)

    No Failing Grade (1st semester) - Since year 1 of my college. Thank you Lord for guiding me! 

    My 20th Birthday - Nothing grand celebration happened but as I leave my teenage years, I think I became more mature and act based on my age.

    #ChinXBallPitManila - One of the best event this year! Will always be grateful to meet Chin Chin Obcena and new friends through this event. Check my blog post here. 

    Bloggers Giveaways Lucky Star - Well I think it's really my luck this time. From Keds c/o Rochelle Abella, Hip Culture c/o Rhea Camille Chong, Melissa Philippines c/o Preview Magazine, Happy Skin c/o Kryz Uy

    Christmas Day - And last but not the least, of course my favorite Holiday! So happy to spend it with my family plus relatives from my father and mother side. Forever grateful to have them ❤


    These are only the events that brought so much memories to myself. But I am very thankful for the year 2016. For all the trials and success, it leave a story that is a remarkable one. Full of hope and learnings. As I enter a new year, I am hoping for the best yet adventurous one. Not expecting for the perfect one but I always believe that there is room for imperfections. Thank you 2016! xo
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    Clothes are girls number one must have, I mean not just because it's basic needs but because of fashion. In this millennial generation, so many trends popping in and out. From basic to printed to colored styles. For me, I always love anything pink and pastel colors. Don't you just love it's vibrant hues that finishes as a girly look - which is my personality. But as I said on my previous posts, there are times that I've switched to other style staples depending on my mood or events.

    This blog post is all about my picks on my shopping spree from Hip Culture. It's from Rhea Camille Chong's instagram giveaway. And luckily (again), I am the one chosen. Actually we are two winners of Php 5,000.00 each of shopping spree.  This is unexpected but I really prayed hard for me to be chosen (lol but that's true hahaha). The brand, Hip Culture is new for me. I just knew it because of Rhea Camille. After she announced the winners, I got so excited because that is my first time to have a shopping spree and clothes from Hip Culture. Traveled from Laguna to SM Megamall for almost 3 hours because of the traffic but it's nothing; worth traveling for! 

    I got star strucked seeing Rhea Camille. Like she's much prettier in person and so nice! What amazed me more is that they are the owner of this brand. O-M-G! The one who assisted me gave the info (I forgot her name though). I have 4 B's for Rhea Camille: Beauty, Brains, Blogger, Businesswoman. So inspiring! :)


    Looking at all of the collection, I had a hard time choosing outfits. Everything is so stylish and classy! So here are my picks:

    1. Trench Coat. Love at first sight. I really want having this one since then, thanks for showing up! Lol. It can be used to add layers over a sleeveless top or anything and this is perfect for lazy hours dressing up. 


    2. White Eyelet Bodysuit. This one is so classy! I like bodysuit because recently I'm into tucked in style so for this one, I will not have a hard time fixing it. Plus the lace details on top, super love! This one is my favorite.


    3. Off Shoulder Top. Uh oh, forever style fave. Off shoulders are always welcome to my closet. The cute heart details gives oh-so-girly look.


    4. Skort. Skirt + Short = Skort ;) this one is perfect for everyday errands. I only wear pants in school and when going to church (sometimes). The skirt illusion will give a classy and sophisticated look.


    5. Dress. No need to question why I chose this. Hahaha! Uhhh super love every details!! 


    6. Accessories. To compete the look, accessories is a must. I got the gold bracelet and the two earrings. For the earrings, I don't usually wear that too much but I can use it for my flatlay that's why I still chose it lol. 


    And there you have it! I can't wait to show my ootd's wearing Hip Culture. I alao want to go back again to shop. Let me know what's your favorite from my picks by leaving a comment below! ❤


    Follow Hip Culture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipculture_ph/?hl=en
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    As promised on my previous post, here's an outfit post on what I wore last Bloggers United 12. Off shoulder has never been out of style. It's one of my favorite style that I can easily paired with anything. So when I found this bell sleeves off shoulder top at Jukaykay atbp. I didn't hesitate to buy it. Love at first sight. I am fond of buying clothes and not wearing it afterwards, I am happy seeing it on my closet. I only wear it when I want to or during events. Is it weird? Lol I think that's my collection as of my now haha. 



    For these off shoulder top, the simple plus classy style caught my attention. For those who know me well, you'll never question the color lol. Anything pink whether it's pastel/light/solid, I definitely love it! I'm into light colors and most of my clothes were pink. I really consider my style as girly but I also turn that to chic or edgy but depends on my mood or when I just want to (but super rarely hahaha)



    For the bottom, denim skirt is my choice to add details on the look which I got from Bench. The A-line style x front zipper are the best! I felt like I combined the millennial (for the top) and 90's (for the skirt) outfit. Denim skirt is now on trend but I always recommend that you don't need to follow the trend. As long as it makes you comfortable, it's okay. 



    My newest KedsxMinnieMouse completed my look. Ahhhh so cute plus it adds more height because of the triple platform. It can also be pairedfor anything, very versatile! And for girls, white sneakers is a must have ;)



    Top from Jukaykay atbp.
    Skirt from Bench
    Shoes from Keds
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    Last month I joined #KedsxRochelle giveaway on Instagram wherein the prize is a pair of Keds shoes, anything choice of the winner for the celebration of 100 years of Keds (since 1916). And luckily I am the one. So thankful and at first I cannot believe it. That will be my first pair from Keds. I am used in joining giveaways recently because I just want to try my luck out of it. Watch out for my year end blog post where I will write all of my winnings this month hahahah. 


    Back to the story, I went to Gloriette for my pull out with Keds. It's really hard to choose; especially choosing the one you love. Ay joke, iba na pala yun hahahahah lol. I love all their styles plus the latest collection of Minnie Mouse and Kate Spade. Since then I want a white sneakers, their Triple White. But I fell in love with these Minni Mouse print. Ahhhh so cute and I want to use it everyday! Plus the triple platform which adds height. 


    So I finally found the one. The one pair of Keds that will complete for my outfits. It is very versatile that it can be paired with any outfit. Like I'm not into heels person, only when I have events to attend. But for everyday errands, sneakers like this is a must have! More Keds to come! xo


    #KedsStyle #Keds100
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    It's December already; my favorite holiday and it means that Bloggers United is here again. From my previous posts I always said that it's one of the events I'm looking forward during this month. And for the 4th time (consecutively since BU9) I attended again. What keeps me excited is that it's the Blogger Besties (Camille Co, Kryz Uy, Laureen Uy, Patricia Prieto, Lissa Kahayon and Nicole Andersson) comeback and Kryz Uy's book signing of #BehindTheBlog. Since they announced that they're coming I really feel the excitement to see them again complete after BU9. I'm such a fan of how genuine their friendship is.


    Fast forward to the day itself. December 10, 2016 at the World Trade Center. I have my Saturday class but I skipped it just to be here at 10am. I came along with my new found friend Claire, that I met at #ChinXBallPitManila. She had no one to go with and so I am. So we decided to went together. It has a bigger venue unlike before (BU10), more spaces to shop. And there's also a lot of participating bloggers this time. Sponsors that give a lot of freebies and fun games. I think this is the best Bloggers United so far! Kuddos to the team behind this successful event!


    Seeing the bloggers/influencers made me feel that I am much closer to them. I got to talk, shop and take a photo from them. What I love also about Bloggers United is that it is the time I really save my money since then so I can buy clothes from them. And I never failed. Branded or preloved, there's no difference in price. Super sulit! I think this installment is my biggest worth of purchase.



    The event is from 10am to 12mn so everyone has a more time to shop from the bloggers' booth. The theme for this installment is Metallic/Shinning Shimmery. Sadly I wasn't able to went on the theme because when BU haven't announced it, I bought already my outfit (excited hahaha). But that's okay lol. I also get kilig when Patricia Prieto, Lissa Kahayon and Kryz Uy compliment my outfit. Like omg they said "Love your top. We have the same oh, twinning", "Cute shoes! Like your outfit" and "Nice top. Love it". Ahhhh my eyes went on a heart emoji lol. But I will never forget that. Everyone is so nice that they treat you not just readers.


    For the book signing of Kryz, I already have my book but there's a surprise when you bought at event or you have a book. A super cute personalized candies with Behind The Blog cover and title and a simple thank you message of Kryz: "Thanks babe. - Kryz". Plus a free nail polish. Sounds great, right? :) I am so starstrucked when I saw her again, like she's getting prettier as time goes by. And she's so nice, Kryz said that she likes my top (yaaay so kilig!) The saddest part? My selfie with her got blurred because I was shaking. Haysss. But still waiting for the photos from Starstudio Magazine :)

    Ohhh spotted myself hahaha. Thanks fro the photo BU! :P


    From 10am to 6pm, too much happiness on me even I'm physically tired. I travelled from Laguna just to see each and everyone but it doesn't matter. I really had fun. Seeing them has a big impact on myself because they're really my inspiration in blogging. I got to see the real world of blogging and learn a lot through their blogs. I can't thank them enough but all I am sure is that I really love them and I will always continue to support them. A never ending huge thank you to Bloggers United team for this event and to more installments to come! I am also dreaming that someday I am not a reader anymore when going here, that I am the one selling like them; a participating blogger. See you Bloggers United 13!!! ❤

    Top from Jukaykay atbp.
    Skirt from Bench
    Shoes from Keds

    P.S. I will made a separate blog post for my ootd! Watch out for it! :)
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