Accessories. I love them. Rings, bangles, bracelets... the occasional necklace. The past year the collection just kept growing. They outgrew my small box. Time to reorganize. I once took my hubby's itsy bitsy stuff out of his mini drawers to see if my stuff fits. Not. I really needed to settle these babies into something more appropriate and out of the way.

Like the real stuff, one has to get them blings their own plastic bags. I prefer the ziplocks. These would protect them from scratches. The stones and crystals will not unnecessarily bump into one another thus preventing breakage. They maybe novelty and most not as valuable but still I'd like to keep them in good shape.

I remembered I got an authentic Japanese wood organizer at a flee market. It organized the smaller ones quite well.

A comfy lined compartment is just but the perfect home for the blings!

What is it? 

It's our "abandoned" picnic basket. Just the right size. It keeps well. 

And it's just the right size to fit under my work desk. Perfect.

Yes girlfriends, pricey or off the bargain rack, our blings deserve to be kept in separate plastic compartments. It will make them last longer. Don't forget to wipe them with dry cloth after using them and before you put them away. 

While in the subject of unending sunshine in our country...

Meet my cute straw hat.

I took a risk here. It is never advisable to buy hats online where one cannot be sure of the measurements 

and fit. 

Luckily this baby fits!

Isn't it such a cutie? An H x M straw hat. Very light weight and very affordable (that's important right?).

It's casual, not too intimidating for city wear. You know what I mean. 

And it hides my unkept hair hahahahaha!

Please meet my photographer. She directed me in this shoot.

Yeah, my hair is nothing compared to her beautiful curly locks...

Stay cool everyone! Cover up and drink your liquids. 

3 more days...

Are you READY?

LifeDance 2012 happens this Saturday everyone! Brace Cebu...brace. It will be EPIC!!!

Since I'm part of the roaster of the production photographers I had been staring and staring and staring at my gears and all the past week, making sure every single item on my checklist is accounted for. The biggest event to happen in Cebu! 

Just like any photography assignment I go beyond the preparations of my gears. I always want to be appropriately dressed for the occasion. And this one definitely calls for the urban chic! 

Trusty utility belt for photography with the lens caps and all will have to sit this one day out (the affair goes for 15 hours...). Out the closet comes my more casual Gucci belt bag. I like to go bag-free, therefore, worry-free. 

 (I use a belt bag when in concerts).

 Definitely it will have to be flats. Comfortable blingy shiny sparkly flat sandals (you know me...) to last me 20 hours. 

Since it's given that I shall be flaunting my black LifeDance shirt, ahihihihi...I went BLING shopping. 

I was thinking silver...All silver wares are from Forever21 (ehem, they were on sale). 

I've got to have a color. Bright one! It's hot pink for the night. I couldn't resist newly acquired teal beads and crystals so I'll throw it in too.

See you all on Saturday!

Gates open at 1pm at the Boardwalk.

Do check out their Facebook page here for more details.

It's more fun at LifeDance 2012 !!!

While browsing the F21 website I suddenly had to leave the computer to fix the cable for big sister. When I glanced back I saw little sister staring at the screen.

"I've seen this before mama."

"Seen what honey?"

"I've seen this dress before. At the store you bought your dress."

I didn't say anything as I wasn't sure what she was looking at, all I know was it was an F21 dress.

"It's very pretty mama", she continues. Walks away and goes about her stuff.

Saw her busily tinkering with several black colored paper, masking tape and scissors. I was curious but just left her be. An hour later she came to me with the black colored paper wrapped around her body.

"Please help me with some scoth tape", she pleaded.

I was bowled over. She had made a similar looking design of a make believe dress of the Forever21 frock she saw!

She cut some lies on the paper to make it "contour" to her body she said, 'so it will stick to my skin' according to her.

Well you know, she's just 4 years old so that was pretty amazing to me. And of course she posed.

I know, it's just Friday. Two more days right? But let me be the first to greet you all a very Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Busy busy busy had been my days packing for the family's weekend get away. A Valentine's Day get away.

Yes, as you might have guessed right now, dilemma was what scarves to bring, as usual. Have you picked your Valentine's Day get up yet? I wanted red. I got this really beautiful solid red dress. I figured I'd pair it with some nasty pair of heels. What stopped and made me a complete u-turn from the well planned ensemble? 3 years ago, I did wear red. Yes, I blended right in with the restaurant decors, waitresses' aprons and worst, the table cloths. HARHARHAR! Terrible!

Since then I have not wore red during Feb 14, but I still keep getting something of that color to wear for the day. I always change my mind, purposely.

I shall probably be frolicking on the day itself in my casual get up. No fancy stuff. Too hard to reserve for Valentine's. Too much traffic. I just might put little red ribbons on my little girls' hair for dinner.

For a touch of romance, I shall a diamond encrusted headband...

and lace....

Trotting about the Feb 14 night life with them lovely kiddos in tow, arm in arm with my hubby (this weekend's trip is his gift to us) in 4-inches of platform comfort would be fabulous!!!

(You don't need expensive stuff to create a look. Accessorize headband, Forever 21 blouse,

Tina Campos Magistrado necklace and green Steve Madden shoes do it for me...)

Thank YOU Boss.

Thank YOU for LOVE.

I love you all my family and friends!!!

May you have your hearts' desires...!

Kisses and hugs xxx000