Outfit Peg: Office Runabout

It does help me a lot whenever I post outfit pegs.
It's easier when I place them on the iPad then just open the library of pegs if I can't think of anything to wear or "assemble" from my closet.

I am so disorganized with my closet right now.

I need to purge and let go and re-think before 2012 hits me.

I'll be going to HK for a business trip soon but my colleague and I will try to sneak out after work and do some shopping...hehehe.

Got my Ray-Bans of course! a must have is your classic aviators, just tell them you want an L0205 model and you're good to go.

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New Year Task List

I guess before the year turns out, I should be listing down stuff I really want and NEED to accomplish, so here is my 2012 list:

1. Enroll in driving school and complete the manual course (here we go...)
2. Get a driver's license before April
3. Sign-up with a good gym and go to it at least 3x a week
4. Get my flat tummy back!!!
5. Complete at least 2 design courses (Adobe Illustrator and Autocad)
6. Launch the furniture and accessories line before the summer starts
7. Go to Bangkok with my mom
8. Take the kids to the beach
9. Get the kids' passports done
10. Take the kids to HK Disneyland on Christmas
11. Start and finish all my 5 IPL treatments
12. Start baking again (gotta get the oven and tools first! hehe)

12 for now
Hopefully, like this year's list, I can get all of them done. :)

In other news, my babies went to our village's trick or treat event yesterday, it was fun!

The Princess Diva Rockstar - she specifically wanted this! haha

and of course Chicken-boy who already had a lollipop before going out

More halloween posts tomorrow.

Happy halloween and treat yourself to a great wish list for 2012. There's nothing like going back to it and getting surprised that most of the things you wrote down a year ago actually came true. :)

Cheers!

Chicken Boy-Chon

It's my little boy's first time to go trick or treatin' and we found this super cute costume in Rustan's.

If my sewing machine was still working and if I had time, I'd be making their costumes from scratch and would also be baking every Sunday. hay....soon...maybe.

Here's Peyton as Chicken Boy-chon hehe (he loves Bon Chon chicken so hence the name).

Complete chicken costume set for 1,599 Rustan's DS

Complete with the chicken head and feet! haha
Yes, a little bit pricey for a costume. I didn't have a choice.
Don't have time to go look for sizes and to make one.
I'll prepare ahead for next year.

Chicken Butt! :)

I hope he still wants to dress-up like this on Saturday.

Now, back to regular programming (working at home even while I'm sick because that's life).

Cheers!

Mamu we love you

Happy Birthday Mamu!

We love you so much! :)

Thanks for always being there for us and for always giving me the freedom to be me and for always supporting my every decision.

Though sometimes I do stumble, you have always been there to care and not to judge.

Thanks for trusting me with your thoughts, ideas, problems and everything under the sun. It makes me feel that I'm not the only person in the world because you're always open about things.

I hope God blesses you with great health and more love. For sure, we will never stop loving you!

This week's pegs

This week's dress-up guide
Some sort of a challenge if I can actually stick to this plan, though I'm too lazy to take pictures of myself and too embarrassed at this time to post them too (hehe).

TUESDAY

Left: Long top, leggings and booties - Edgy Comfort (Photo: The Sartorialist)

WEDNESDAY

Short Dress, Black Tights, Blazer, Heels - Corporate Chic (Photo: google) 

THURSDAY

Girly Top, Loose Jeans, Platforms, less Tom Cruise (hehe) - Height is might (Photo: google)

FRIDAY

Denim Leggings, Flats, Fancy Printed Jacket - Printed Friday (Photo: google)

SATURDAY

Loose Top, Flat Booties, Baggy Denims - Errand Day (Photo: google)

Let the peg challenge begin! hehehe

Cheers!

The Dex Flex

I scouted Shangrila Mall last Sunday and I found the perfect pair of ankle boots.

I like the style because you can wear them even in our weather and they go great with my outfits when I go to other countries particularly when it's also very cold.

It can dress up most outfits, weather casual or corporate.

The downside is, I hate getting them with those killer heels.

So I was so happy to get these shoes from Payless with the wedge heels!

Mind you, they are super comfy:

- They have extra cushioned soles
- The wedge heels will allow you to balance better, walk and stand for longer periods of time
- The ankle straps have garterized sides and adjustable straps
- The soles flex easily! Talk about comfy-ness to the nth level!

Women's Simone Short Shaft Wedge

Php1,900++ at Payless Shangri-la Plaza

Get comfortable style with this dexflex by Dexter wedge! It features a sleek faux leather upper with adjustable buckle detail for great fit, elastic and side zipper for easy on/off, and a flexible outsole for ease of movement with a 3" wedge heel. The soft footbed boasts a two layer insole. Memory foam, like pillows provided in five-star hotels, absorbs shock, shapes and holds perfectly to cradle the foot for lasting comfort. Latex foam has a premier bouncing nature which provides cushion and a feeling of protection with every step. Manmade materials. - From Payless.com

One for One

I have finally convinced the hubby to get a pair of Toms for himself. Why not? they're really super comfy and for a good cause.

He still tries to convince me that wearing socks with them is cool (Ok, grandpa! hahaha).

I love Toms. They're so comfy, if your feet are sweaty, best to place nice foot powder though, you don't want stinky feet! haha.

Since prices here are higher than the US, I have asked my sissy a favor and buy them for me in the US.

Here are the styles:

For my princess Yan,yan, she chose Pink Canvas Youth Classic:

Giving In

I was able to successfully not shop for anything non-essential for 5 months! So I ended the ban to reward myself and because I needed to update my wardrobe for work, which I do this time of the year (Oct-Dec).

I have been dodging a bag for the longest time.
I always thought the price was too expensive for a nylon tote with a few leather trims.
So I went ahead and bought different bags as the seasons passed.

Bought this Cambridge 14" Pink Satchel from Schu in Rockwell last April

Haven't been able to use it as much now because it has been raining and I don't want to ruin the leather.
Which reminds me, I have a water proofing spray can for leather goods, just need to find it. :)

Decision time

Man, I missed blogging.
Blogging meant that I:
1. had work-life balance
2. was getting personal projects on time
3. had TIME. period.

I have tons of stuff to document and share. But work literally has made me into a robot.
I have never been so stressed since yesterday.
I felt the world just sucked me into a vortex and took away years of my life.

Thank God the hubby is supporting me with my decision this time.
I love how we are now both very committed to hearing each other out.

I want a life with purpose, yes, with comfort but with more value than just $$$.


I'm really looking forward to next year. :)

I will get this blog started again.