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I’m supposed to be churning out more product reviews, but I couldn’t help sneaking in an outfit post (‘cos I’d take fashion over cosmetics any day).
Well if I think about it, I should’ve written about this months ago when, after posting about Freeway’s National Artist Collection featuring Ang Kiukok, a friend of mine did give me the violet clown knit jacket I coveted so much.
And yeah, I know, you’re seeing that lace skirt again, but I wanted to be comfy that day and nothing’s easier to wear than a skirt, right? To top it all off, I wore a purple shirt of my sister’s with wise words emblazoned in front: “When life gives you lemons…add VODKA!” Cheers.
I’ve never been much of a shirt person until recent years. But I do like them now, especially if I find one with the right fit.
I actually started taking the photos with my hair up, and that first photo was really the last photo I took. The messy hairbun is not for effect; I was just cleaning the kitchen prior to this photo op, haha.
I wore my mom’s hot pink patent wedges which I can only wear if I have stockings (or maybe with the socks trend, but I haven’t tried it yet, really).
That’s how it looks from the side. Check out the cool clown print. I hate clowns, but this jacket is a lovely exception.
On a side note, I discovered the difference between purple and violet when I argued with my friend about it back in fifth grade. We checked the dictionary, and I lost that argument: purple is reddish while violet is bluish.
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Hot pink! I don’t think I can ever wear shoes with that color. But I am looking for a nice pair of wedges. That’s my next shopping goal. Hihi.
I love your jacket. Looove it.
Of course you love it! Haha! Thanks for the jacket dearie
Super cute! i like the different shades of violet here. the tutu is defo adorable!
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Thanks Kookie!
Wah! As usual, you made my shirt look better.
Haha! I was looking at your blog when a colleague said, “Ang ganda ganda naman ng kapatid mo. Magkamukhang magkamukha kayo.” Then I told her, “Mas payat siya.”
Then she made dakma my boobs and said that my boobs are bigger. Waaaaaaaaah! Kakaloka.
!. kay mommy ang hot pink wedges? I love her taste, please tell her that. hahahaha!
2. so there’s really a difference between violet and purple. hehe!
3. how would you describe your personal style pala?
more ootd posts please
(fangirl mode)
Ira:
1. I will tell my mom that! She loves shoes just as much as I do, but she has more disposable income so she has a larger collection which I always borrow from, hihi!
2. I know, and I was so sure I was right about purple being bluish. For some reason, I blame Grimace.
3. I don’t know, really! Haha! It changes every now and then, but the only thing consistent is that I love old styles and fashion, I adore pieces and accessories that look vintage. Parang showbiz interview lang, hahaha!
Hello
this post reminded me of a cousin who loves purple so much that she painted her living room wall with the same color as her purple bra lol
xoxo
MrsM
Mrs. M, how bongga that purple bra is! haha! Maybe if she’s in her undies inside her room, she’d disappear in the background
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I love this OOTD! I’d totally wear those shoes, super pretty
And I love hair buns. It’s just that my face is too fat for one :{
Thanks Teeyah!
I’d wear the shoes more often but they’re a little stiff due to the material that was used for it.