Orchidea

(dress from SM dept store, Tory Burch bag, Aldo pumps, Louis Vuitton bangle)

Who knew yellow and pink could make a pretty color combination? I've had this floral dress for a while now but I've always reserved it for the weekends. At first, I was stumped on how to make this work appropriate as I debated on wearing beige or black shoes but I found that following the main colors of the dress can make for a matchy effect. I unearthed a forgotten box of yellow pumps and grabbed my yellow Tory Burch bag and in no time, I was out the door. You see I'm not a girl who likes to match things (color of bag should also be the color of shoes) but once in a while, it makes for a refreshing change of wardrobe mixing. 

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful week ahead!

Midi skirt on Valentine's day

Being petite, I avoid midi skirts like the plague. They stop midway between the knees and ankle and they would require a pretty high heel to balance things out. But when I saw this ASOS midi skirt on sale, I couldn't resist buying it. 

Michael Kors Sunglasses

ASOS skirt, Banana Republic top

bejewelled clutch from Landmark

Sam Edelman heels 

The print is just the perfect contrast to the black and surprisingly, midi skirts are comfortable and modest! A tip on wearing midi skirts: make sure the fit is just right, it will make a big difference on how the whole outfit looks. Admittedly, I ordered mine a tad too big as I had relied on the size chart and I have realized now my correct size.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! How I wish I could celebrate with my bf (he's currently in korea) but I guess a skype date will do as well. Wishing you a lovely day to celebrate with your loved ones and most of all, yourself.  

Review: Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer Baby Glow Mist

Lately, I've been noticing how k pop girls have this dewy complexion that I absolutely covet. It just radiates glow and health! I have tried the Nymph Aura Volumer at the store and it made me sad how I can not wear that in the hot and humid environment where I live due to its sticky nature. Until this product came along. 

According to Etude House, this product is a makeup glow mist that instantly boost dewy glow and hydration with just one refreshing spritz. If you're curious about the ingredients, take a peek at the picture below. 

The baby glow mist has a very fine spritz. No need to pat it with your fingers as it spreads quite evenly on the face. Just make sure that you close your eyes while using this product. It also has a very floral fragrance upon spritzing but it quickly dissipates. 

At first, I didn't have high expectations of the product since the original nymph aura volumer is sticky to touch. I keep expecting how this mist is gonna turn greasy. But it settles quite nicely and the feeling is hydrating. 

I did my usual makeup base routine of cc cream + cream blush then topped it off with translucent loose powder then used the the baby glow mist on my face. I didn't do any retouching on the photo so you can see the effect better: 

I love how my complexion looks dewy without feeling oily! The baby glow mist gave a natural sheen on the face and acted as a highlighter on the angles of the face. I have this habit of over powdering my face and I can instantly correct it with a spritz or two of this mist. It didn't feel greasy at all even if I wore it for 8 hours. 

Tips:

1. Don't overdo the mist. Try to spritz one pump per side of the face then go up from there if you still need an added glow.

2. Use the product as a setting mist. Use the product after applying all the base makeup so you can still have coverage on the face. 

3. Try to spray the baby glow mist on the bridge of the nose and cheekbones. Light naturally hits these areas on our face and the sheen from the product acts as a highlighter. 

Will I repurchase? Definitely. I just hope they don't take it off the shelves as Etude introduces new products quite quickly. As for the cost, I bought this at the Etude House store in SM Baguio and costs about 545 php for an 80 ml bottle. 

Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed my first beauty post! 

Accidental match: Jellybean blazer and wedges

Jellybean Blazer

jellybean shoes

green tea dress from the ramp

Sometimes in life, there are cute surprises. I've made it a habit to check Jellybean every time I see their stores and have made purchases habitually. But what I realized, as I was dressing this outfit, is how the florals in my blazer and shoes matched! It was a funny coincidence as I have purchased the shoes earlier than the blazer but it was nonetheless perfect for the floral trend appearing nowadays. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful start of the year!

Off to a wedding: Caleruega and Tagaytay Highlands

Ahh destination weddings.. Just those two words are enough to ignite the wanderlust in me. So when a close childhood friend invited me to her wedding in Tagaytay, I just couldn't say no. First, there's nothing more romantic seeing two people very much in love tie the knot and second, I have vague memories of Tagaytay as I have only been there two times in my life and the third, is my boyfriend's first time to experience a Filipino wedding.  

The wedding invitation said formal and I was in an absolute ditz on what to wear ( choosing what to wear to a wedding is always tricky isn't it?). It was an afternoon wedding with a dinner reception so I decided to wear something mid length. I had a dress custom made inspired by this lovely creation by Ulyanna Sergeenko ( link here ) and it originally had a strapless bustier but I didn't want to worry about being self conscious. In the end, I decided to pair the skirt with a modest lace top. 

Charles and Keith orange heels 

Of course, we couldn't leave Tagaytay without seeing the world famous Taal Volcano. We stopped for a coffee break at Starbucks not knowing that there's an excellent view right there. We experimented using a fisheye lens and it's perfect for getting a really wide view ( plus, you can take self pictures as a couple and the background will be included too!)

A tip for those going to Caleruega: you have to enter Evercrest to get to the church, go straight until you see a road going to the right and from there , a 5 to 10 minute drive going downhill. The road is not so good and it will hinder you from going fast.  Also, it helps to be early as parking can be difficult. I've heard that the entrance to the church grounds is a bit of a climb but if you're a wedding guest, you can use the small gate at the side of the church. 

Sorry for the long post. I hope everyone is enjoying the upcoming holidays. May you have a happy and delightful holidays wherever you are in the world. Cheers!