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 74 - ASOS BIKINI MIXER

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 74!

Day 74, 10:00 AM, Philippines

Bikinis are one of the most fabulous (and easy to wear) clothing pieces ever invented. Just like high heels, I am a huge fan of swimsuits in various cuts, shapes, prints, and colours. So can I just say that I am absolutely THRILLED to receive an email from ASOS marketing team asking me to review their latest collections of swimsuit separates that you can mix and match??!!! Well feeling really excited about it isn't just the only thing I felt when I got the email, I feel proud to be chosen as one of the international bloggers they approached to write a review about the latest collection. Naturally, I said YES YES YES! I am more than happy to run a review about it. Living in the tropics allows us ladies to wear bikinis all year round. And with the number of resorts and beautiful beaches near Manila, there is absolutely no reason for us not to go on a short trip and have that beach rendezvous we all deserve. The only problem we should be having is what to pack. I'm a huge fan of packing lightly for a short trip. Since my clothes are light and come in small pieces, I always make it a point to bring items with me that I can mix and match and go perfect for both day and night.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 73 - RIBBON AND ROSES

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 73!

Day 73, 10:00 AM, Philippines

I'm thrilled to introduce to you another online shop I recently discovered. For all you resort-wear-loving ladies out there, you'll definitely love love love this Singapore-based online shop. It's called Ribbon and Roses. Sounds pretty and girly, doesn't it? Ribbon and Roses is the brainchild of Marina Milburn that offers women's clothing and jewellery pieces with an East-meets-West feel. After a decade of working in the fashion industry and an extensive knowledge of how fashion works in Asia due to her travels, Marina saw a fabulous opportunity to create pieces that will cater to both Eastern and Western taste.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 23 - EGYPTIAN BLUE

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 23!

Day 23, 2:00 PM, Fort Canning Park Park Singapore

I was never a huge fan of bright colours; I think they overpower my petite frame when I wear them so I tend to stick to blacks, nudes and whites. When someone takes a peek into my wardrobe, she will most likely see a lot of LBDs and black tops, white sheer tops and more dark-coloured skin-tight bottoms. I like the notion of wearing black (or something that's dark-coloured) since it gives the illusion of a slimmer and longer figure (and you know how much I am obsessed with looking tall. Haha!) That was always the case until I started collecting magazines and learned that bold colours also work just as nice as blacks, nudes and whites.

#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!

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.