Corporate Chic: Hearts and Spades

I always tell myself to make an extra effort to look nicer when going to work, but when you're barely keeping enough time set solely for makeup in the morning, you throw on the first thing you find and hit the door. I hate arriving late at work, so I always make it a point to be there AT LEAST 15 minutes ahead of my required time in.

On the rare occasion that I wake up early and have extra time to carefully plan my outfit (I barely do it at night, because I will change my mind in the morning for sure, so it's absolutely pointless and out of the question), I am often surprised by the results of my random selections. I dig into my closet to see if there are things I haven't really worn yet or much at all, and try to work around it. Who said anything about hitting the racks in stores every time you feel stuck in a fashion rut? The secrets are all in your closets! Just have patience to sift through and surprise yourself with your selection. Just like a deck of cards, right? You never really know what you're going to get, but the fun is in making it all your own. Call it a bluff or a win that's waiting in the wings, always remember to be fierce enough to fight for your hand. ;)

Top: Vintage

Inner top: Forever 21

Skirt: from Greenhills

Wallet: Ever New

Watch: Casio

Sandals: Parisian

Have a great weekend!

Casual in Floral

With less than 30 minutes to prepare (make-up and breakfast included, GAH!), I had no choice but to run with this very casual outfit. A vintage floral polo and a vintage distressed denim skirt. Throw in comfy and colorful flats, and I dash right out the door.

I didn't know what to expect, in terms of the weather. To be safe, I went with something that I wouldn't really mind getting wet in, and something that's heat-friendly as well. The only critical item I failed to pack is a jacket or a scarf. My mom's office was COLD. I actually felt a little sick from the volatile hot-cold temperatures outside and inside the mall and the office.

I wish I can share more tidbits with you all, but I'm feeling under the weather and I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow. :(

In any case, feel free to enjoy this outfit post for now and read my recent posts as well. One and Two. :)

Please excuse the sleepy expression. I had just woken up from an uncomfortable nap and I was feeling slightly feverish in these shots. :-/

Top: Thrifted

Skirt: Thrifted

Flats: from Mom

Good night, everyone! Have a great weekend! ;)

Love,

SGT <3

Floral Formal

Today, I had one of my long-time dreams realized... I got a new digital camera - a new Sony S5000 in yup, you guessed it, PINK! I'll post pictures soon... hopefully. ;)

Met up with Mom in Galle then we went to Greenhills to have lunch at House of Minis (I broke my vegetarian spell, I'm sorry!), an old family fave. Their steaks are to-die-for! (bad pun not intended, sorry animals!)

Anyway, I'll just be leaving y'all hanging today with an outfit post-slash-photo-journal of today's events. :) (photos were taken with/by Bunny; outfit photos were taken by my momma)

Me and my momma. See the resemblance? :)

Mom and her boss, Tita Beth.

Manly legs, anyone?

Feelin' a little flirty and floral than usual. :)

This necklace reminds me of a waterfall. :)

I'm not a big fan of the color blue, but these earrings are too cute to resist!

Interesting lace design on the collar.
Thrift store finds are full of surprises.
No two pieces are the same and that's what I love about it.

The skirt was loud enough. I toned down my makeup for today. :)

Browsing catalogs while waiting for 5 o'clock!

That's me alright. Barely-there makeup. Thanks to Etude House's Bling Bling Eye Stick.
Check out my previous review on it HERE

Still got that 80's fever!
Shoulder pads add structure and volume to this top.

Top, thrifted. Skirt, Landmark (Php179). Faux snakeskin sandals, Parisian.
Accessories, from Quiapo.

Check out the interesting detail of the skirt. It has a collar!
Don't you just love the cheery print?

This is what you call "Like a boss."
Haha!
Been practicing on wearing office clothes for my work in  Myanmar!

Can barely keep a straight face. :))

At 55, my mom is still as youthful as ever!

How was your Tuesday? :)

Love,

SGT <3