one ihop day

Chilled with my girls yesterday. Thanks, Pet and Jak... and Gio ;p ! As usual, had another sisterhood-of-the-traveling-pants moment! Haha Where better city-spot to chillax but at the ever expanding landscapes of BGC (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig). Well, aside from one of our girlfriends residing in the area, the place has been our constant go-to when we're such couch potatoes to think out-of-the-box. Yeah, one of them days! Haha So, we were drawn to IHop! All our 1st times since it recently opened. Some hearsay circulating on how the place didn't live up to what it offered in the states. Regardless, I still wanted to put my two cents in, and dragged my best gals along! Much to our surprise, we enjoyed it! I heart their cinnamon pancake! And butter pecan syrup! And those french toasts! Yum! The place was packed (as anticipated), but we skidded past the long queue even before our waiting seats warmed up. Service was splendid, didn't take long much, or probably we didn't notice because we were immersed in girl talk!?! Serving portions, more than average. Their meals 'felt' heavy! Haha So, there, our IHop experience. Oh, btw, here's what I wore! Haha (Sorry, this wasn't 'really'  an IHop brief, just got carried away! Or not?..)   

Was in the mood for laidback, it was a Thursday afternoon after all (too many 'afters'). I'm feeling the love of maxi skirts this season. The weather may be parched, but the softness and easiness of long skirts especially when you feel the fabric easily grazing your gams as you skid thru your day, is sartorial comfort. But instead of hoarding these seasonal pieces, I converted 1 of my maxi dresses to a skirt by pairing it over with this breezy tank and tying a knot for that instant shape-shifter (hmm, just dunno if I succeeded on that shape-shifter thing ;p) :) Knots are fun alternatives to donning a belt! Try this maxi dress with any fashion tops- your wardrobe and a pinch of creativity is the limit! Lemme know how it goes!  

Last, but not the least, thanks to Dra. Jackie for these fab photos! Well, wouldn't you know? Your future isn't on those chaotic charts and overly discerning medical chiefs (Peace :) I don't think anyone reads, anyways. Wink! Wink!)! Call me, maybe?! Love, love! 

Topshop- mint maxi dress with spaghetti straps

Forever 21- blue sunnies with semi-mirrored lens

Forever 21- hot pink square chain necklace

Anthropologie- long chain necklace with initials pendant. This neckpiece was a gift from my favorite boss! I miss her :)

999 Mall- leather band

Shiq- alligator bag. Visit them at https://www/facebook.com/shiq.bags

Forever 21- hot pink sandals

Namaste,

Kaky

Braids, sheers, embros

The moment I saw Valentino SS 2012 last year, I've been silently wishing to try those romantic crown braids. Just been hanging around for the perfect occasion. Attempted these braids for a summer ad with the brand I was working for back then. Haha Here I am in a white sheer dress with braided locks for a good friend's wedding at Shangrila, Boracay. The lightness and airiness of the dress spelled beach wedding. Thanks to Bangz, who dropped by our hotel to give me a hand. After Bangz effortlessly maneuvered my braids, I tied my loose strands into a no-fuss low bun. Braids, polka dot sheer, not to mention-- white, puzzled in together the quintessential romantic look I was trying to aim for. Stepped into comfy wedge shoes. Wedge shoes are my most trusted armor in parties along shores. We don't want to sink our stilletos into those loose sands. Either wedges or dear slippers, any footwear with full soles. Whala! Capped off with red lips for a tinge of drama-- nah, just really wanted to work some color to this nearly white canvass :p

Delicate embroidery with keyhole chest

Forever 21- fringe earrings (I like to call them robot earrings :p Am I the only one who sees the semblance?!)

Sharing photos of my favorite part of the wedding! Raiding the snack bar!

Snack Bar in scrabble-inspired print. As if we'd miss those candies with all them colors and saccharine glory!

Y- ayo

F- aye

Orange Swits! Nostalgic of good 'ol days.  

Happy newly- couple! Yayo & Faye! By far, best wedding of the year! Love you, guys! 

Going back to some shots of my dress for the event. Haha

Sheer skirt with polka dots texture

Miss Selfridge- sheer maxi dress with embroidery detail

namaste,

kaky

exposed

We recently celebrated our grandparents' 80th birthday last June 16 at my mom's hometown in Calapan, Mindoro. It was a lil Breakfast At Tiffany's rendezvous. Sorry, I couldn't get more photos, or more decent photos at that, was busy reconnecting with family and friends, some who even flew in to grace this one-time affair. Anyhow, here's best effort  (though I know you guys deserve more :( ) :)

Forever 21- dress 

Pd & Co (Paperdolls & Co.)- black envelope purse

Invites with help from Kat Katindig. Thanks, darlin! Printing c/o Ian of We Print!

namaste,

kaky