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 Well first of all, I wanna greet everyone belated happy new year!

New (adj.) - introduced or discovered recently or now for the first time. 

Resolutions (n) - a firm decision to do or not to do something 

22 days past NYE of complete silence, without any posts or whatsoever, that I swear would not happen. 22 days past NYE and here I am breaking my resolutions already (already?!!). We always have this idea of a fresh start when a new year begins and with that comes a set of ambitious resolutions (which we will be probably successful at for the first, what, couple of months or weeks. Who are we kidding right?). 

BORACAY PHOTO DIARY

It has been ages since I wrote a blog post. Things have been busy at finding a job, getting one, moving to Makati, finding a new apartment and getting more and more busy at work. I missed writing though. Oh and the good news is I've found a photographer whom I can work with for my blog (and so I can share DSLR-camera-taken photographs and not just the ones I painstakingly took at my iPhone camera). We will start taking real photos next weekend so it's gonna be great! I'm so excited! I am thinking of getting someone to develop a website for me so it will look more professional, streamlined and user-friendly. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 60 - CLOSET SWAP

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 60!

Day 60, 12:00 NN, Philippines 

Isn't it fantastic to live in a tropical country? You can pretty much wear the lightest, most sheer and shortest of outfits. For women my age (I'm already 28 now by the way), we tend to keep everything classy even though our bodies are not that covered up. But when we're at the beach, that's a different story. Back in the city, when I wear the shortest of denim cut-offs, I'll make sure I have my shoulders all covered up. It's just a matter of balancing everything - make sure that you reveal just one body part at a time, don't reveal everything in one go unless you want to get uncomfortable stares from strangers in the streets.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 31 - MAY INSPIRATIONS

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 31!

Day 31, 9:00 PM, Laguna, Philippines

Goodbye April and hello May! As the 2nd month of the 2nd quarter of the year starts, I stared down the laptop, closed LinkedIn and Gmail tabs and opened a new one where I typed May Inspirations. Then I found myself browsing through the 1st Google page result for less than a minute. I finally clicked on a link that forwarded me to Pinterest and right there, the pins of beaches, couples kissing, women in heavy makeup and healthy recipes looked back at me. I scrolled down and further down but none of these images really caught my attention until I decided to think of typing down each and every single item that serves as my inspirations for the month of May. And then it all boils down to this...

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 24 - NO MAN'S LAND

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 24!

Day 24, 10:00 PM, kyō Singapore

Wednesday nights are dubbed as ladies night, where ladies are being treated to a couple of free drinks. This has been a common practice in the clubbing scene, until the geniuses behind Club kyō collaborated with the fabulous Australian high fashion online retailer THEWYLDSHOP to give these ladies a ladies night experience that's apart from what the other clubs, lounges and bars have to offer. Enter the concept of No Man's Land, where kyō transforms into a ladies-only club every first and third Wednesdays of the month and treat these beautiful ladies to a night of fashion and beauty.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 15 - GOODBYE SINGAPORE

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 15!

Day 15, 12:01 AM, Singapore

Singapore has been my home for over two years now and it's just not too easy to say goodbye. People come and go; they say it's hard to build lasting and meaningful relationships in this beautiful busy city due to this fact. I met people who became a huge part of my life in these two amazing years - people who touched my heart and somehow contributed to who I am now. I also met some who just came and passed by. And now, with all the sadness I feel in the deepest part of my heart, I need to say goodbye to you again Singapore, and I hope - I really do - that I will see you again soon, sooner than I think I will.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 14 - INSTAGRAM DIARY

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 14!

Day 14, 1:30 AM, Singapore

Instagram has been my photo diary for the past two years now and whenever I look at my account's filtered images, it acts like a reminder of what took part at any given time. The previous week has been so busy for me with regards to the blog since it was a week full of meetings with designers and shop owners for possible collaboration with the blog and the series of social events at the Singapore Yacht Show.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 13 - FASHION AT THE YACHT SHOW

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 13!

Day 13, 6:00 PM, One 15 Marina Club

This is the second time I went to the Singapore Yacht Show, and this time is special since I went there to see the White Moon fashion show. White Moon showcased their Rebirth Collection and the latest collection aptly named as Summer Pea. All models were dressed in white long dresses with a mask on just to give the highlight to the clutch bags. Stunning pieces of handmade bejewelled clutch bags were showcased in the runway, giving the Singapore Yacht Show a fashionable afternoon treat.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 11 - SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 11!

Day 11, 3:00 PM, Singapore Yacht Show at One15 Marina Club

Last Thursday, 10 April 2014, was the official opening of Asia's largest, yachting, boating 

and luxury lifestyle event, The Singapore Yacht Show. Now in its fourth year, the event presents Asia’s largest exhibition of boats and superyachts, as well as supercars, classic cars, fashion, fine art and live entertainment. I had the privilege to cover the Singapore Yacht Show for The PR Girl Closet yesterday and boy, was it amazing! I came with my two girl friends and together, we scanned through decks of superyachts and international yachts. It was my first time to attend such event and it's interesting to know and discover luxury yacht and international yacht brands in such a high luxury setting.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 9 - SIMONE IRANI

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 9!

Day 9, 2:00 PM, Simone Irani Boutique Singapore

This week has been busy for me with all the meetings with designers and shop owners for possible collaborations with The PR Girl Closet. I am so proud to have these brands come and trust the blog to run a story about them and for me to wear their beautiful creations. One of the labels that will have an exclusive series of posts on the blog is Simone Irani. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 8 - THE WYLD SHOP

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 8!

Day 8, 11:00 AM, TheWYLDShop Showroom

As previously mentioned in my Instagram and blog posts, I am very lucky to have brands and shops to come in and collaborate with my blog. The PR Girl Closet being just three months old, it's a proud moment for me to have these labels collaborate with me for a series of blog posts. I am thrilled to announce to you that I will be having a series of posts featuring the gorgeous collections of THEWYLDSHOP. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 7 - INSTAGRAM DIARY

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 7!

Day 6, 9:30 AM, Singapore

The previous week has been very exciting for The PR Girl Closet. I decided to contact more designers and shop owners for possible collaborations with my blog and I have been successful in getting some. As we speak, I am thrilled to announce that we will have more blog posts that are dedicated to specific designers and shops in Singapore. It has been a fun and exciting week indeed! And with the launch of #100DAYSOFSUMMER project, I am always excited to wake up each day and write something new in the blog. Blogging has always been in my list of to-do's every year and this year, it came true and I am really taking the time to write something new every day to keep the blog fresh and updated. I want to thank my readers for your support and admiration for the blog. I even have male friends who admire what I write even though they're not really into fashion. Every week, I collate all the photos I posted on Instagram and dedicate one blog post just for these filtered photographs. This is what my Instagram feed looked like last week. Enjoy!

#100DAYSOFSUMMER - DAY 6: LOCAL LABELS EXHIBIT @ ORCHARD CENTRAL

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 6!

Day 6, 10:00 AM, Orchard Central Singapore

Admiring fabulous international designer collections is one thing but there's always something special and unique about the local labels. For one, they have this unique way of crafting the pieces - some are lovingly handmade, some are made of indigenous materials which I find fascinating - and the designs are just beautiful! When I was in the Philippines, I've always been on the lookout for new and upcoming local fashion designer simply because I like seeing the local fashion scene grow and support new and amazing local labels. There's so much potential in a city where creativity just blooms. In Singapore, the local fashion scene just keeps on emerging with the introduction to new designers and events that help these new designers promote their label. One effort of supporting the local fashion designers is the Local Labels Exhibit @ Orchard Central.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 5 - FASHION STEPS OUT AT ORCHARD 2014

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 5!

Day 5, 8:30 PM, Orchard Road, Singapore

Last night, Orchard Road literally stopped traffic as it has, once again, been transformed into the longest runway for the precinct's grandest fashion show as it switched the usual vehicular bustle for a dazzling outdoor catwalk display of the latest Spring/Summer collections. 150 models strut the Orchard Road catwalk at the Orchard Fashion Runway, donning the latest designs from nine fashion brands

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 3 - TROPICAL FASHION

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 3! 

Day 3, 10:00 PM, Ku De Ta Singapore

Summer nights in a tropical country is really hot so us Asians are always on light clothing at this time of the year. Not that we have four seasons which will allow us to wear cashmere, faux fur jackets and sophisticated trench coats (which is kind of sad), but April and May are the hottest months of the year in this part of the globe.

INSTAGRAM DIARY

Instagram has been an essential part of my daily life. It's the first thing I check in the morning after waking up (yep, even before I check emails and WhatsApp messages). My closest (and the not-too-closest) friends know how obsessed I am with this social media platform. If I will be asked what are the top 5 things I can't live without, Instagram would probably be one of them. I can see life through filtered-coloured images. As a newbie fashion blogger, Instagram has been a great tool for me to promote my blog and discover new, upcoming and fantastic labels. Instagram is not just about filtered images and 15-second video clips; it is also a great and effective way for heightening up the awareness of brands, making it a favourite app of brand managers all over Asia, at least.

THE PINWHEEL SERIES: BASIC

This is a part of The Pinwheel Series presented by Pinwheel Jewels, a designer fashion jewellery multi-label online store. Check out the fabulous collections at http://www.pinwheeljewels.com/

Basics are what make up any woman's wardrobe. Anyone should start piling up on the basics before they can build a decent wardrobe. And by basics, I mean denims, plain shirts, the requisite white button-down, denim cut-offs, nude lingerie, black patent pumps and ballerina flats. Every woman has her own definition of basic clothing. As for me, this is what makes up my basics - the tightest pair of denim jeans that I can find, white button-down polos that makes anyone look like Kate Moss without a brassiere inside, (speaking of brassiere) lace lingerie in the daintiest shade of black ever, chic ballet flats (yes, there are days when you just have to wear flats), the highest pair of black and nude pumps, denim cut-offs that lets my legs look like mile-long ones, dark red lipstick, nail polish in the darkest shade of plum, and black mascara. These are pretty much what I need to get me through any day.

THE PINWHEEL SERIES: STATEMENT JEWELLERY

This is a part of The Pinwheel Series presented by Pinwheel Jewels, a designer fashion jewellery multi-label online store. Check out the fabulous collections at http://www.pinwheeljewels.com/

Having a knack for statement accessories (hello chunky and heavy bangles and big bold cocktail rings!), I have always been drawn into designs that I haven't seen anywhere before. Statement jewellery has been my constant companion when I feel down (just like bright lip colours to some women). Since I love dressing up, I find statement jewellery most appealing especially if they come in jewel tones like shades of turquoise and coral. As soon as I laid my eyes in this Kenneth Jay Lane deco pendant black cord necklace, I knew it was love at first sight. 

LAST WEEK'S INSTAGRAM DIARY

Filtered images became a part of my everyday (online) life. The obsession with sharing photos on Instagram continues to run in my system since God knows when. I often catch myself taking random snapshots of random things I find in random places, cropping them, choosing between countless choices of filters, and sharing them to the digital universe. Kevin Systrom sure did a fantastic job in creating an obsession a trend that left thousands of people from all over the world, from age 10 to 80, hungry for the need to take selfies and share them to the world. And yes, I am (unapologetically) a part of that Instagram-obsessed generation.

THE PINWHEEL SERIES: SILVER LINING

This is a part of The Pinwheel Series presented by Pinwheel Jewels, a designer fashion jewellery multi-label online store. Check out the fabulous collections at http://www.pinwheeljewels.com/

I wasn't a fan of fine jewellery as I thought it tends to lose in my crazy waves of hair and it doesn't appeal to me that much in a way that chunky, bold accessories do. And the fact that I always make it a point to dress up in such simple lines and clean silhouettes, jewellery, I thought, won't look good in my outfits. Jewellery, for me, is reserved for formal occasions like special dinner dates and fashion galas. I held on to that thinking until I learned about Pinwheel Jewels.