#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 30 - APRIL

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 30!

Day 30, 5:00 PM, Laguna, Philippines

Today's the last day of April and tomorrow, we will be facing a new month again. New month, new start. This is my mantra when I start a new something - whether it's a new day or new job, anything. Everyday, I am thankful that I'm still alive the moment I wake up 'cause that means God is still giving me another chance to live and make my dreams come true. I am thankful for April although this month has been not too lucky career-wise but it doesn't mean that it's the end of the world. An ending gives way to a new beginning and I'm thankful for every little thing that I experience each and every day.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 29 - THEOUTNET.COM BIRTHDAY EXCLUSIVES

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 29!

Day 29, 1:00 AM, THEOUTNET.com HQ 

To celebrate THEOUTNET's 5th birthday, the online luxury shopping site is reissuing best-loved designer pieces from 17 of the most celebrated and iconic brands, including Balmain, Alexander McQueen and JW Anderson. As mentioned in my previous post, the collection will be availabel starting today at THEOUTNET.com. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 28 - INSTAGRAM DIARY

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 28!

Day 28, 9:00 AM, Laguna, Philippines

Since I came back to my hometown, my days primarily consist of being in front of the laptop typing away like a mad person and updating my blog (I've been good at updating it regularly so far), looking for the perfect PR job online and trying to reunite with good old friends by talking to them on various social media platforms. I didn't do anything new this week except to play lasertag and Guitar Hero (which doesn't sound very exciting but it is indeed super fun!) for the first time.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 27 - FASHION BLOGGER

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 27!

Day 27, 5:00 PM, Laguna, Philippines

Writing is the writer's way to express his/her emotions the same way as what songs are to singers. I started my first fashion blog when I was in my mid-20s mainly because I wanted to be a fashion editor and due to my background (graduated with a degree in Philosophy and a minor in Communication Arts with zero experience in editorial, save for those years when I was a Feature Editor of the high school newspaper but that didn't count), I ended up working in PR (which I realized, later on, that it's what I really want to do). But I didn't wanna give up on the dream of writing about fashion trends, insights about the industry and things in between, hence the birth of my first fashion blog. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 26 - THEOUTNET.COM'S 5TH BIRTHDAY

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 26!

Day 26, 2:00 PM, THEOUTNET.com HQ London

On April 29th, 2014, THE OUTNET.COM will launch a limited-edition collection to mark its 5th birthday. The collection comprises re-issued, best-loved pieces from 17 of the most celebrated and iconic designer brands, including Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Chloé and JW Anderson.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 25 - COCOON

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 25!

Day 25, 2:00 PM, Fort Canning Park Singapore

Playing dress up was a fun activity when I was a kid. I was never the athletic type of little girl who would ride the bicycle or ask her parents to buy her a pair of rollerblades and go crazy on the village street with wheels beneath her feet. I was always the prim and proper little girl who likes to play with Barbie, huge doll houses, pots and pans and pretend to cook a sumptuous meal for the entire family. And yes, dressing up was a requisite activity of my sister, cousins and I when we were kids.

#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 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 22 - LOVER

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 22!

Day 22, 2:00 PM, Fort Canning Park Singapore

It's a Sunday, another ordinary day for most locals and expats and another exciting day to experience the city for tourists. The sun is shining at it's strongest; it's a fantastic day for shooting.  About twenty minutes past two in the afternoon with zero photo taken yet and I'm sweating and feeling tired with all those steps and from carrying two big bags full of maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and more dresses - all for the glory of shooting photos in a beautiful landscape. The view got the best of me; it's the perfect venue to shoot beautiful and flowy maxi dresses. We are joined by groups of professional models and photographers - one with a wedding concept and one with about five European female models all decked out in long glitzy dresses that reminded me of JS Prom. 

#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 20 - WHITE MOON

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 20!

Day 20, 9:00 AM, White Moon HQ Singapore

There will be labels that we will adore and no matter how long we've known them, we just won't get tired of the lines these beloved labels produce. One of the labels that I've always loved is WHITE MOON. Aside from the fact that the owner is  a good friend, WHITE MOON just speaks sophistication in its simple and classic form. Eileen Moon, the label's founder, always turn to Chanel for inspiration for her brand, making everything about her brand chic, sophisticated, luxurious and classy.

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 19 - SUMMER BEAUTY

 
This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 19!

Day 19, 12:00 NN, Laguna, Philippines

Another hot, humid day... While people on the other side of the globe are freezing their asses out, us, in the Equator side are enjoying (?) the warm breeze of summer air. As I write this post, I am listening to The Sound You Need Summer Playlist, which reminds me of summer days by the beach with a cold glass of mojito on your left hand and a book of your choice on your right. Being the organized person that I am, I looked into my calendar right before I hit "New Post" on Blogger Dashboard, and saw that the upcoming days are rather not busy, almost no appointments at all (save for the requisite blog post that I have to write on a regular basis) which is I am not really accustomed to. So what to do in the free summer days? Plenty of days to write, send out that important application, help sister move to her new flat, learn something new like creating mini films, watch what I eat and take care of my skin.

#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 17 - JOG SWIMWEAR

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 17!

Day 17, 9:00 AM, Jog Swimwear HQ Singapore

I don't swim but I love wearing swimsuits, so I am always on the lookout for new brands with interesting designs to add to my growing collection of swimwear. Enter the opening cocktail party of the Singapore Yacht Show at W Hotel last weekend and a myriad of supermodels dressed in swimsuits in sophisticated cuts and bold colours and I am in awe once again. Found out that this collection is by a French upscale swimwear label JOG Swimwear. 

#100DAYSOFSUMMER: DAY 16 - HELLO PHILIPPINES

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 16!

Day 16, 10:30 AM, Philippines

The return to the Philippines wasn't an easy one for me initially. Yesterday was a day full of emotions and tears but when I saw my mom at the airport last night, waving her hands and smiling while welcoming me, all the fears and tears were gone. While at the airport waiting for my suitcases, I saw ads that covered endless walls saying "It's More Fun in the Philippines" with beautiful photographs of the Mayon Volcano, girls in costumes dancing and smiling from ear to ear, tarsiers that look cool in their super huge eyes and school of fishes that says "attending class... more fun in the Philippines". This whole concept was started years ago by the Philippine Tourism department to promote the Philippines' top tourist destinations. When I saw these ads, people laughing and talking while waiting for their suitcases to arrive, Smart and Globe SIM card booths, friendly and warm airport staff who will ask you if you need any assistance even if you're not asking for one, photos of Kris Aquino for a real estate ad, then I knew I'm home... and it's good, it's great to be home again!

#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 12 - YACHTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

This is a part of the #100DaysOfSummer project of The PR Girl Closet, and we are now on Day 12!

Day 12, 6:00 PM, One15 Marina Club

Asia’s largest yachting, boating and luxury lifestyle event, The Singapore Yacht Show, was officially opened by Minister Iswaran on Thursday afternoon at ONE°15 Marina Club. My weekend started with Day 2 of the luxurious Singapore Yacht Show where I attended with my girl friends. 

#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.