#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 21 - INSTAGRAM DIARY

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 21!

Day 21, 12:01 AM, Laguna, Philippines

The previous week was a week full of emotions. Well for starters, my week started with such a rush that I need to go pack my suitcases, book a flight back to Manila, say goodbye to my loved ones in Singapore and fly back to my hometown the next day. Yep, that all happened in one whole day. It was kind of devastating for me to go through all that dramatic stage once again in my life. Apparently, I had problems with my working visa (for the nth time) and couldn't extend my social visa any further so I had to go back home. As a highly optimistic person that I am, I always believe in keeping a positive outlook towards everything. You see, I encountered this problem not once but six times in the whole of my stay in Singapore but that didn't tear my brave soul apart and still, I continued my quest to fight for that covetable working visa to fulfill my dream.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 18 - LAST CHANCE FOR 10% OFF AT PINWHEEL JEWELS

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 18!

Day 18, 11:00 AM, Singapore, Bali and the Philippines

Who doesn't love a great discount, especially if it's as fabulous as Pinwheel Jewels collection of designer jewellery? I, for one, am a huge fan of discounts, bargain finds, haggling and hand-me-down-sessions with the girl friends or my sister. Finding great items in discounted prices is just one of my cheap thrills (along with dirty ice cream and reading back issues of fashion magazines). Today is your last chance to use the code PRGIRL10 and receive an exclusive 10% off on ALL ITEMS (can you believe it? ALL items, including sale items!!!) when you purchase a minimum order of SGD100.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 10 - PINWHEEL JEWELS AT 10% OFF

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 10!

Day 10, 12:30 PM, Singapore

Since it is day 10, we would like to remind everyone that the code PRGIRL10 is still valid until 18 April 2014. Get exclusive 10% off on ALL ITEMS at Pinwheel Jewels when you use the code upon check out and spend a minimum order of SGD100. Pinwheel Jewels stocks necklaces, cuffs, earrings, bracelets and other jewellery items from 12 jewellery designers. Whether you fancy old world jewellery design a la The Great Gatsby or minimalist jewellery, you will surely find one piece that will tickle your heart's desire.

#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

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.

POSTCARDS FROM BALI

Seven days in Bali left me with a new skin that's at least two shades darker and an unforgettable experience. I learned that being alone can sometimes be fun too, as this can be an opportunity for you to know a lot of people and spend some time thinking. Being away from the busy life in Singapore for just seven days is a great experience and way to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  Here, I'm sharing with you some random photos I took while frolicking in the beaches of Bali alone in my swimsuit and sunglasses. 

THE PINWHEEL SERIES: BTS

 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/

A quick post on what happened behind the scenes of the mini shoot we did in Bali. Special thanks to my good friend Tina for taking my photos during our trip, and to Pinwheel Jewels for providing me with fabulous accessories to go with my outfits. Get 10% off on ALL ITEMS when you make a minimum purchase of SGD100 and use the code PRGIRL10 upon check-out. Code is valid until 18 April 2014. 

THE PINWHEEL SERIES: BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

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 brought up in a tropical country, the Philippines, I am always an advocate of resort wear dressing. Light dresses, short daisy dukes and breezy singlets always come in handy when the sun shines at its strongest. Living in the tropics allows us women to flaunt our healthy tanned skin in the skimpiest (and classiest) of outfits ever invented - and accessories (or excessories, as Rachel Zoe calls it) are the best armour we can ever have. I consider myself a lucky girl when Pinwheel Jewels provided me with various pieces from the current collection of designer jewellery for me to use for my Bali trip. 

BALI INSTAGRAM DIARY

"Not all those who wander are lost", so the famous quote goes. As I was packing my bags (my trusted leather handbag and one suitcase filled with long dresses and gorgeous accessories by Pinwheel Jewels), I was having mixed emotions - I was a bit excited and more scared. It was my first time to travel alone and I was really hesitant to do it. I am absolutely clueless about road signs, I can't read maps and I always get lost so the idea of travelling alone doesn't appeal to me.