diary of a RECESSIONISTA

SILVER PUMPS

2012-01-17T01:38:00.000-08:00

here's my latest D.I.Y PROJECT

BANGLES!

2012-01-08T22:19:00.001-08:00

SHOE HAUL

2012-01-06T00:24:00.000-08:00

another diy shoes

2012-01-05T23:29:00.000-08:00

embellished shoe UPDATE

2012-01-04T21:29:00.000-08:00

for those of you who's asking for an update for the HAUS OF PRICE INSPIRED SHOES that I D.I.Y

yes I did finish the shoes! here it is!

to be honest I like my version better!

I don't like the contrast between BLACK and the rainbow colored rhinestone

CHRISTMAS PARTY

2011-12-23T10:43:00.000-08:00

this is the second time I wore the shoes that I DIY

D.I.Y :HEAVY METAL (literal!)

2011-12-16T16:25:00.001-08:00

PORCUPINE SPIKE STUDDED BOOTS

before & after

CRAZY OVER THIS BANDAGE DRESS

2011-10-21T02:03:00.000-07:00

ya'll know that I don't usually share my fashion find but this dress made me feel so good that I want you to experience the feeling I felt when I tried this dress

(note: I'm not wearing any body shapers)

Check out PINK MANILA! I think the store where I got these dresses and PINK MANILA has the same owner.

the price of the dress is P780 but I got mine for only P650 not bad compared to the bandage dresses sold in GOT LAUD (P795) KARIMADON (P1500)that has uber thin spandex material

this is the best knock off HERVE LEGER DRESS in the market so far

PROJECT UPDATE 3 :D

2011-10-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

PROJECT UPDATE 2 :D

2011-10-19T03:38:00.001-07:00

been doing this on and off hahaha :D

2 hours yesterday and an hour today

PROJECT UPDATE :D

2011-10-18T17:13:00.001-07:00

I started last night
did this for 2 hours on and off hahaha :D
I ca imaging how it will looklike! definitely worth the time and money :D

PROBLEM SOLVED!

2011-10-17T06:37:00.000-07:00

NEW PROJECT

2011-10-13T20:51:00.000-07:00

posted about this PROJECT a few months back

been looking for the perfect shoes for this project and now that I found and fell in love with it not sure if I wanted to continue hahaha :D

I guess I'm gonna wait a little longer so I can buy another pair hahaha :D

HAUS OF PRICE "Enterprise" $219.00

new shoes

2011-10-11T08:33:00.000-07:00

strappy wedge

2011-09-16T06:22:00.000-07:00

wide leg pants + bodycon dresses

2011-08-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO for payless

2011-08-07T06:32:00.000-07:00

been busy lately so I've treat myself for a shopping therapy lol besides its been a while since I shop.

HERE'S WHAT I GOT

first the shoes that is on sale

uber cute CHRISTIAN SIRIANO for payless cage booties

and this uber chic peep toe pumps

I also got this wide leg pants that totally looks like a maxi skirt

lastly a knee length skirt that has a nautical feel into it :D

The Perfect MISMATCH

2011-06-20T21:14:00.001-07:00

remember the shoe entry where I'm wearing a mismatch shoes?
here's the outfit I wore
I just pair the shoes with a simple tank top and skirt all in black so that the shoes will be the highlight of the outfit :D

this is what im wearing tonight

2011-06-10T00:59:00.000-07:00

yes I'm pulling of a Helena Bonham Carter stunt tonight

rain rain go away so i can have my shoot today

2011-05-28T03:03:00.000-07:00

my should have been outfits for my photoshoot
we canceled it because it was raining

gorgeous pink maxi skirt :D

2011-05-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

PINK MAXI SKIRT

THRIFTED JUMPSUIT (P50)

RUBBER BELT

outfit haul

2011-05-25T12:17:00.001-07:00

PLAIN PASTEL TOPS

RUFFLED SHOULDER TOP

STRIPED LONG TOP

HIGH WAIST FLORAL SHORTS lov these short an instant fave!

HIGH WAIST FLORAL SKIRT another instant fave!

HIGH WAIST SKIRTS

PLEATED CALF LENGTH SKIRT

BLACK FLOPPY HAT :D

OOTN: Jeni's Birthday Party

2011-05-19T12:24:00.000-07:00

here's my BEFORE and AFTER lol!

BIB FLOWER NECKLACE

2011-05-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

I was invited on my friends birthday this coming friday and the dress code is "WEAR ANYTHING FLORAL" I don't wanna wear a FLORAL dress so I made another version of my HUGE FLOWER NECKLACE

I tried it with my hair (curled) down but I didn't like the result so maybe I'm gonna make a headband instead :)

BEASTLY

2011-05-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates been sooo lazy these past few weeks

watched BEASTLY earlier this evening and this is the outfit I wore
I'm wearing another custom made MAXI SKIRT

inspiration for the outfit

MAXI DRESS / SKIRT

2011-04-21T06:00:00.001-07:00

we're going to the beach tom and hopefully we can take advantage of the scenery and make an impromptu photoshoot hahaha :D

the dress was inspired by the F&H's cover up dress
been eying for this dress for a long time but it was too short for me :(
(the disadvantage of being tall)

I immediately went to divisoria to buy some fabrics but most of the stores are closed luckily I found a FLORAL CHIFFON fabric
went to ask my seamstress if she can make one for me I gave her the fabric @ 12noon and got the dresses @ 6pm yey me!

so here's the final result

yey so happy :D found the NEON RED PUMPS :D

2011-03-27T03:32:00.000-07:00

finally got the neon RED PUMPS plus I got the rest on sale :D

NEON PUMPS

NEON RED PUMPS

HIGH WAIST SHORTS

from P700 to P450

SHEER SKULL PRINT BLOUSE
F21? been seeing a lot of F21 "overruns" in DIVISORIA lately

from P650 to P380

NEON BELTS
P20

POGI! hahaha

ps:
what do you think about this shoes?
my hands are itching for another D.I.Y especially on the boots :D

WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT

2011-03-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

that I will own a pair (or two) of NEON PUMPS :D
it should have been 3 :(
I should have bought the NEON RED PUMPS the other day :( huhuhu

TIP: when in doubt/torn with 2 items BUY THEM!

the other day I posted the NEON PINK PUMPS today my MOM gave this gorgeous NEON ORANGE PUMPS :D

NEON PINK PUMPS

NEON ORANGE PUMPS

bandage skirt :D

2011-03-25T21:38:00.000-07:00

haul: TOP

2011-03-24T05:56:00.001-07:00

OVERSIZE LEOPARD PRINT TOP

RUFFLED SHOULDER

HAUL: if one isn't enough THEN BUY MORE!

2011-03-23T02:44:00.001-07:00

but you have to make sure that u don't go over your BUDGET

since I'm in a NO SHOE BUY last February and all I did was these GLITTER BOOTS and GLITTER HEELS

ok so I went to the mall with P2600 and I manage to buy these

another PLATFORM BOOTS

I just wish that the platform and heels are gray as well :(

4 ONE SHOULDER with PAD and CHAINS DRESSES

YEY for the COLORS :))

me trying out the dress and the boots looking FRESH!

LOVE @ FIRST SIGHT

2011-03-17T02:08:00.000-07:00

TONY BIANCO DODGE PLATFORM BOOTS

TOPSHOP ALEXUS PLATFORM BOOTS

COLOR BLOCKING II

2011-03-15T21:31:00.000-07:00

OUTFIT INSPIRATION

new shoes and one that has color :))

2011-03-15T02:16:00.000-07:00

TEAL PEEP TOE ANKLE BOOTIES

ASYMMETRICAL WEDGE

COLOR BLOCKING I

2011-03-12T06:13:00.000-08:00

COLORFUL OUTFIT

2011-03-07T23:46:00.000-08:00

OOTD: RIPPED JEANS

2011-03-06T20:35:00.000-08:00

my latest diy project :D

2011-03-02T03:10:00.000-08:00

GLITTER BOOTS

a.k.a

GALAXY BOOTS :))

omg I want to DIY this floral shoes :D

2011-02-25T21:22:00.000-08:00

BACK TO BLACK

2011-02-17T12:01:00.000-08:00

GLITTERS and FLORALS

2011-02-16T22:32:00.000-08:00

click HERE for EYES OF THE DAY
click HERE for the GLITTER HEELS TUTORIAL

see through for VALENTINES

2011-02-14T07:08:00.000-08:00

pre valentine haul TOPS

2011-02-13T06:09:00.000-08:00

ONE SHOULDER TOP with RUFFLES

NUDE CINCH BELT

NUDE TOP with RUFFLES

BLACK TOP with RUFFLES

RED CARDIGAN
love this! got this for only P200 and the fact that it looks like blood stain is just a bonus

and look :D original price is $20

D.I.Y GLITTER HEELS

2011-02-12T00:17:00.001-08:00

my MOM INSISTED that I should not wear black this coming monday 'coz its VALENTINES DAY!
I already have an outfit but I have no shoes that goes with it! I told her that I'm buying a new pair
to make the story short she told me NO! and bring out a box of shoes I thought that it was a present then I saw and recognize the box!
bought this shoes last JANUARY 2009 yep 2 years ago and still haven't use them!

the design is OK! but the heels is a complete BLAH!
since I'm on a NO SHOE BUY POLICY for the love month I decided to do a D.I.Y

LETS START!

THINGS YOU NEED

SHOES WITH UGLY HEELS :))
CLEAR NAIL POLISH or FABRIC GLUE
DECOUPAGE GLUE (optional)
GLITTERS I mixed SILVER GOLD and RED

STEP 1
apply nail polish in to the heels of the shoes

STEP 2
sprinkle the base with glitters

STEP 3 (optional)
repeat step 1 and 2

STEP 4
using scotch tape clean the excess glitters

STEP 5
seal the glitters with CLEAR NAIL POLISH or DECOUPAGE GLUE

RESULT

BEFORE

AFTER
the shoes is SUPER PRETTY and yes THEY SPARKLE LIKE CRAZY!

preview of my latest diy project :D

2011-02-11T17:44:00.000-08:00

mini haul

2011-02-07T22:51:00.000-08:00

another JESTER COLLAR TOP in gray :D

black version of THIS skirt

LACE and FUR

2011-01-30T02:18:00.000-08:00

another outfit wearing my DIY SHOES
don't forget to visit my other outfit post wearing the same shoes STUDS, BODYCON n FUR

STUDS, BODYCON n FUR

2011-01-29T16:06:00.001-08:00

title says it all
wearing my new DIY PROJECT :D

new shoes???

2011-01-29T04:21:00.001-08:00

newly DIY shoes to be exact

I first saw this in JULIANNE MOORE in an episode of FASHION POLICE

I searched for the designer and found out that it was Reed Krakoff
I also learned that Reed Krakoff made another version of the shoes for ZARA

left: Reed Krakoff - right: ZARA

and of course I have to make one since I cant afford any of these :D

HAUL: more tutu skirt :D

2011-01-28T04:07:00.000-08:00

JESTER COLLAR TOP :D hehehe

TUTU SKIRT w/ LACE

TUTU SKIRT :D

i feel like a BALLERINA

2011-01-26T00:05:00.000-08:00

watched THE GREEN HORNET last friday and wore this outfit :D

SHADES OF GRAY

2011-01-25T04:05:00.000-08:00

this is the outfit I wore last NOVEMBER
me and my friends had a small get together
sorry for the late picture :D

click for the old post CRAPtastic pictures

SHOES FOR JANUARY

2011-01-18T23:58:00.000-08:00

STUDDED CUT OUT SHOES

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RUFFLED PUMPS

ala BADGLEY MISCHKA PUMPS

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PLEATED ANKLE BOOTS

ala CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ARMADILLO BOOTS

revisiting SHOES FOR DECEMBER (heavy pictures)

2011-01-18T23:20:00.000-08:00

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STUDDED CAGE SHOES

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WEDGETILLETO

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STUDDED PEEP TOE ANKLE BOOTS

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METALLIC PUMPS

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STUDDED GLADIATOR HEELS

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CAGE SHOES

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CUT OUT HEELS

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PUMPS

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FLOWER PUMPS

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STUDDED ANKLE BOOTS

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LACE UP WEDGE

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OXFORD FLATS

haul: skirts :D

2011-01-18T21:30:00.000-08:00

SKIRT given by BF :D

MY FOURTH TUTU SKIRT

BODYCON SKIRT :D

and the addiction continue

2011-01-12T06:48:00.000-08:00

TUTU SKIRT

SUBSCRIBE via EMAIL

2011-01-05T21:05:00.001-08:00

LACE MAXI SKIRT

2011-01-04T19:05:00.000-08:00

YEY I got the final pieces from my tailor and this includes the LACE MAXI SKIRT :D
can't wait to wear this BITCH OUT!
my tailor did such an amazing job!

NEW YEAR'S EVE / BIRTHDAY OUTFIT part 2!

2011-01-02T17:58:00.001-08:00

white ONE SHOULDER TOP w/ BOW DETAIL
black FUX FUR SKIRT
black BELT
white STUDDED STRAPPY SANDALS

NEW YEAR'S EVE / BIRTHDAY OUTFIT!

2011-01-01T19:34:00.000-08:00

MISS MY OUTFIT POSTS?
don't worry now that I found the best spot in my house which give me a gorgeous light source without the need of a FLASH!

this is the first outfit I wore NEW YEARS EVE / BIRTHDAY

black TOP w/ LACE LINING (probobly the most used item in my closet for 2010)
black FAUX FUR VEST
black and purple BANDAGE SKIRT w/ LACE DETAIL
black PUMPS w/ KILLER HEELS

I later change into a WHITE ONE SHOULDER TOP WITH A HUGE BOW DETAIL, BLACK FAUX FUR SKIRT and a WHITE STUDDED STRAPPY SHOES which will be my be my first outfit for 2011

my cousin's wedding

2010-12-28T07:00:00.001-08:00

christmas shopping part 4

2010-12-21T02:53:00.000-08:00

the PHILIPPINE FLAG! chos!

I promised myself that I will now start experimenting with COLORS!

TAILORED TOP AND SKIRT

RED DRESS
will use this on my cousin's wedding on the 26th

christmas shopping part 3

2010-12-15T05:43:00.000-08:00

TUTU SKIRT :D

VEST

CROPPED JACKETS

christmas shopping part 2

2010-12-12T09:27:00.001-08:00

BANGING BANGLES :D

BOW BANGLE and CRYSTAL BANGLE

TALON RING

CROPPED TOP

LONG TOP / DRESS
got this dress for only P160 this is actually my second dress

here's the first one :D

CROPPED JACKET / DRAPED CARDIGANS
I find myself buying alot of VEST, CARDIGANS, CROPPED JACKET and BLAZERS lately
maybe its because of my recent weight gain
not that I'm complaining or not happy bout the result
I LOVE MY BODY NOW :D I'm just scared that I can't control myself anymore...

bought this a while ago. I'm not sure if I post this already but since I'm posting about CROPPED JACKET why not include this GORGEOUS STRIPED CROPPED JACKET

FLORAL DRESSES

christmas shopping part 1

2010-12-03T02:38:00.000-08:00

SHOES

FUR VEST
BODYCON SKIRTS
BELT

FABRICS :D

spend vs. SAVE: lets talk about TIGHTS heavy pictures

2010-11-27T12:16:00.000-08:00

omg! I still can't believe I'm doing this!

lets start before I change my mind :D

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SUSPENDER TIGHTS

SPEND: TOPSHOP Black Heart Suspender Tights = $18 approx. P750
SAVE: XENYU Black Tights = original price P250 got it for only P100
WHERE TO BUY: SM DEPARTMENT STORES

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one of my FAVORITES :D

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CRESENT PATTERN FISHNET TIGHTS

SPEND: American Apparel $25
SAVE: Random Brand Tights
WHERE TO BUY: 168 MALL

identical pair

worn by:
TAYLOR SWIFT and LOURDES LEON

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PAISLEY SWIRL NET TIGHTS

SPEND: TOPSHOP $16
SAVE: Random Brand and KATE TORRALBA P300
WHERE TO BUY: 168 MALL and SM DEPARTMENT STORES

identical pair

DIY: TURBAN

2010-11-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

THINGS YOU NEED:
any type of FABRIC
SCISSORS
THREAD and NEEDLE

OK!
LETS START

step 1: wrap the fabric around your head

step 2: remove the fabric from your head
(make sure that the "ROLL" are still in place)
START SEWING

NOTE: every now and then I wear the FABRIC to make sure that the fit isn't LOOSE or TIGHT

if you're done it shoul look like this:

step 3: cut the EXCESS FABRIC

step 4: SEW THE "ROLL"
it should look like this!

step 4: cover the "ROLL"

AND YOUR DONE!

ENJOY!

SOME PICTURES :D

2010-11-16T01:42:00.000-08:00

location: MANILA ZOO

dress to impress? how about DRESS FOR SUCCESS

2010-11-15T02:46:00.000-08:00

I recently attended a ADVANCE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP and I won

PEOPLE's CHOICE for STILL LIFE / FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

4th PLACE for STILL LIFE / FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

5th PLACE for BRIDAL / WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

5th PLACE for OVERALL CATEGORY
(PORTRAIT - FOOD - WEDDING - TRAVEL)

THE WINNERS for OVERALL CATEGORY
ME at the far left 5th placer ( ehem, the only girl LOL!) and them 4th 3rd 2nd and 1st

ME and HER PEOPLE's CHOICE WINNERS
(we attended advance workshop and won basic workshop shirts lol!)

THE WHOLE SIX WEEKS I SPORTED A BLACK - GRAY - WHITE ENSEMBLE
I will upload the outfits soon

crapTASTIC pictures :D

2010-11-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

will upload a high quality pic for this OUTFIT soon!

ME and JENI

get "CARRIED" away" A CARRIE BRADSHAW INSPIRED DRESS

2010-10-29T02:47:00.000-07:00

another shoe haul

2010-10-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

haul: shoes :D

2010-10-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

HAUL: SHOES (again)

2010-10-12T05:59:00.000-07:00

MY SHOE HAUL FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS :D

HAUL: SHOES

2010-10-11T05:47:00.000-07:00

BALMAIN KNOCK-OFF

I love the super thin heels

are clogs still in? I saw this shoes and its cute but are they in?

HAUL

2010-10-10T01:50:00.000-07:00

BLACK CUTOUT BOOTIES

BEIGE LOAFER SHOES

CROPPED TOP

GRAY CARDIGAN

another LAUFER SHOES

2010-10-05T05:09:00.000-07:00

cindy LOAFER

2010-10-01T00:21:00.000-07:00

LOAFER SHOES

LITTLE BLACK and WHITE DRESSES

major major haul

2010-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

THIGH HIGH BOOTS
I don't care if its super hot in the PI, they're on sale and the have it in my my size :D
from P2500 to P1900

WEDGE
from P1198 to P798

RUFFLED DRESSES :D
I'm obsessed with these
first I got the gray tried it at home and played with it :D I went back to the mall to get the pink one (I originally want the teal one but all stocks are DAMAGED)
went back to the mall today and got the purple and red violet :D

TOP/ DRESS

SHIRTS
the perfect black and white shirt got it for only P100 each :D

SHORTS :D
FOREVER 21 are selling the same style seen HERE

got this one for only P100

don't know why I bought this lol maybe the sales lady was so nice hahaha :D
from P150 to P100

help! SHOULD I OR I SHOULD NOT

2010-09-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

should i cut the boots to make it ANKLE BOOTS?

i feel like its making my legs look short :D

naughty nauticals :D

2010-09-19T23:22:00.000-07:00

another lace dress used as top :D

2010-09-18T22:06:00.000-07:00

warning: HEAVY PICTURE
been having a vain moment 'cos the sunlight is soooo PRETTY!

omg :D GET THE LOOK

2010-09-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

TYRA BANKS
AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODEL EPISODE 2
she wore a ONE SLEEVE LACE BODYCON DRESS

VERY NICE GIFTS

2010-09-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

Revisiting LACE DRESSES (heavy pictures :D)

2010-09-03T00:11:00.000-07:00

OMG I TOTALLY FORGOT THESE DRESSES :D

seen HERE

and HERE

THE COOLEST LACE DRESS EVER!

FRONT

BACK

READERS I NEED YOUR HELP

2010-09-01T22:30:00.001-07:00

I know that I'm well... SELFISH when it comes to posting!

I haven't really put any details where I shop and where I get most of the items I have!
(oh! and yes! I deleted all of my dress, clothes and accessory hauls!)

so all im saying is I wanted to make this blog more useful so I need your OPINION

SHOULD I DO A:

GET THE LOOK (at least send me a picture of the clothes)
SPEND vs. SAVE
or WHERE TO BUY?

please and I mean PLEASE! help me and lest make this BLOG more USEFUL LOL!

MONOCHROME 2

2010-09-01T21:40:00.000-07:00

D.I.Y HEADBAND
P50 TOP
P150 SHORTS (high waisted shorts a BAYO knock off)
P150 ASSORTED BANGLES
and SHOES from MOM :D

MONOCHROME 1

2010-09-01T20:34:00.000-07:00

...

2010-08-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

more from mom :D

2010-08-28T04:06:00.001-07:00

MAJOR, MAJOR THANKS TO MY MOM

OOTD: 8-25-2010

2010-08-26T23:56:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU MAMA!

2010-08-08T06:21:00.000-07:00

I'm BACK

2010-06-27T03:37:00.000-07:00

SORRY BEEN BUSY FOR THE LAST 5 WEEKS

I attended a BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP :D

I woke up with this thing on my bed!

2010-05-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

last year (MAY 2009) my mom gave me a PANASONIC LUMIX LX3 CAMERA
today I woke up with this thing on my bed!

THANKS MA!

sooo HOT!

2010-05-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

FLOWER POWER :D

2010-05-18T18:32:00.000-07:00

FLORAL SKIRT

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FLORAL BODYON DRESS

haul :D

2010-05-13T07:24:00.000-07:00

you can't blame me I'M BORED

2010-05-06T06:26:00.000-07:00

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HAUL

2010-04-27T01:47:00.000-07:00

SHOES

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

2010-04-13T20:18:00.000-07:00