Hard Flesh: Du Manille A/W 2012 Collection

Combined with DU Manille’s signature minimalism and modern silhouettes, the AW 2012 collection ‘HARD FLESH’ goes deeper and edgier with plays of contrasting textures and fabrics—from cotton to leather, jerseys and spikes—setting up the mood for those who are not afraid of taking chances when it comes to style. The brand also steps out with bright, bold prints and even pops of color. The collection has undertaken more ground, as DU Manille presents jackets, skirts, tights, and accessories, along with their basic tops, all of which still embody everyday comfort, wearability, and stylishness.

What I like most about DU? The unexpected contrasting textures of leather and cotton fabrics. The subtleness of cotton and edginess of leather brings out the rocker-laid-back-chic inside of me.

What about you? Find what suits you here.

Creative Director/ Photography: Benjo Billones

Associate CD: Helen Lauzon

Models: Ornusa Cadness and Daniel Marsh

Stylist: Xie Antonio

Stylist: Xie Antonio

Campaign Videographer: Judd Figuerres

BTS Videographer: JB Estrada

PR Write Up: Jona Conopio

Brown for September

anywhere I've never been to

good soles can take you anywhere

act accordingly.

chocolate never fails

feel lighter, wear more sheer.

my future work space

Source: Pinterest

Define Cafea

A place to chill near our office, Cafea Restaurant. The cozy-uncrowded cafe feels like home to me. I can slouch, browse the web unlimited with their fast wi-fi, can request for food without standing, can take a quick nap, can watch films, and can burn time after hours. I only tried their Serendipity Iced Coffee, a sweetly blended coffee fresh from the grind with vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip on top.

If you are looking for a welcoming lovely space that is meant for good conversation, lazy afternoon and serious relaxation,
there you have it!
^_^

Tick Tock

Time is running.
Don't invest your time for the wrong things.
:)

Source:Richie Pickwell

Don't settle for less

You were my Christmas wish and my birthday wish. I waited patiently for you because I know you are right for me. You were not a surprise because I already set my mind that we will be together someday. I admit I was tempted to find someone that could replace you. He also has the qualities I like about you. He offered me things I want and tried to fulfill my needs.

Almost you, but still not you.
Still, I can't get you out of my head.

And then you came, unexpectedly in the right place and in the right time. Thank God!
It was not an easy journey, but I hold on because I know you'll be truly worth it.

At last, you are mine now. :)

My first photo taken with my new blessing, named "Kagat"

There. Kala mo jowa na noh? haha..trip ko lang sumulat ng love letter. I just personified my new blessing. Say hello to Kagat, in english bite. You know why? Think of reasons why you bite your lips. Oops wait..hindi yun! Simplehan natin, just the fact that may kagat yung appple. Yun na. :)

Taken ng walang halong keme at my room.

Going back, I want to share with you what God has thought me during the process. I know, maliit na bagay lang naman to, but it would be a good start in preparation for bigger things you want for your life. Be it a thing, career, health, financial, or relationship, I believe this will work in all ways.

Set your goal
Before anything else, set your goal. You can't run the race if you don't know your destination.
You need to visualize it and seal it with a prayer.

Power of declaration
Keep on declaring that you will have it. In short, wag maging "negastar".
This is what I learned from my church. Write it down and always say it.

Keep on doing the call
Do what keeps you breathing, don't do things that will let you lose your breath.
Wag ka magpakamatay para lang sa bagay na gusto mo. How will you enjoy it pag wala ka ng lakas?
Do what God has called you to do, Seek first His kingdom and He will do the rest. Keep doing things for His glory.

Unswerving faith
Patience is a must. Keep holding on. Consider it as a test of faith.
The more challenging it is the more rewarding it will be.

Catch it
You'll see favor will come upon you. All you have to do is to catch it.

Do you have wishes in mind?
Remember, don't settle for less.

^_^

Unless

Love madly, passionately and extraordinarily.

If not? forget it.

July Scrapbook

It's all about "M"

When in Manila.

Simple Sanity.

Simple Things for My 24th Day

I'm very thankful that God allowed me to seize my entire 23 years of existence extra ordinary. I don't have any regrets kahit na sobrang daming memories na masaya, malungkot, masakit, abnormal..basta lahat yun burado na! I'm still grateful kasi those experiences made me stronger and a better person. I'm also blessed to have my church, my family and friends na laging nakasuporta sakin.

Sa mga taong nakaka-appreciate ng sapatos at damit ko, ngumingiti sakin, natatawa sa mga banat ko, nagsasabi na magaling ako (kahit sarcastic), naniniwala sa potentials ko, nagco-correct ng grammars ko, naghihintay dahil lagi akong late, naghe-headbang sa tugtugan ko, nagbibigay ng mga bagay na personalized, nagbabasa ng blog na to, naglilike sa mga status at pictures, nagtetext, nagtitiwala, nagmamahal at marami pang iba.. Lahat yun nakatatak, lahat appreciated. :)

At sa mga iilang tao na nakakalam ng tapang-tapangan moments ko, sumakay sa trippers ko, sumasama sa mga gigs, nakakintindi ng mga pinagsasabi ko na kala mo walang sense pero sa akin big deal, nakikinig sa mga rants ko, nakakabilang ng mga buntong hininga ko sa pagpigil ng mga luha ko at nakakalam kung sino talaga ako. Alam nyo na kung sinu-sino kayo.

Maraming salamats!!!

Bukas, I'll be 24..so what? haha..Mejo nagpanic ako kasi nakadrawing sa journal ko dapat bago ako mag-24 may churut at naka-churut nako (don't ask me what churot means. basta! google mo). I asked Tery (my sister) kung anu ba dapat gawin pag 24 ka na. Sabi nya,"bata ka pa..ako nga 26 na eh"..Okay, deym.
Buti na lang yung wish nya sakin nakakaiyak at touching..nakabawi.

Sabi nila I look younger padin pero ramdam ko, hindi na pang-young ang mga gusto ko lately. Mejo nagi-iba na mga pananaw ko sa buhay. Mas gusto ko na ng mga simpleng bagay, mga bagay na hindi nababayaran ng pera. Something that will make me feel fulfilled and complete. Kaya ngayon palang, I'm declaring na that God will give me greater things, para maging daluyan ako ng blessings. It could be something unexpected, something that will make me more inspired, maybe someone, or anything that will change my life.

I don't have any plans yet, pero this will be mg peg for tomorrow.

Thanks for being part of my existence!

(or should I say mawexistence?.)

^_^

Portrait by: Benjo Billones