Minidress on a Merry Christmas

Christmas party with officemates and favorite gals just in one day? T'was a piece of cake! Since our office party was held at a resort, I chose to wear something girly and flirty. I've already mentioned in my previous post how much of a sucker I am for floral prints. There's really something about it that makes me feel happy and lively all day! 

What could be more striking than this pair of flip-flops? 

I didn't have time to change my outfit since I immediately head back to my hometown to have dinner, drinks and kris kringle with my friends. I would say this floral print dress was my best bet for a flawless transition from day to night. 

This dress fits me to a T and I love the color combination... MUCHO!

And there you have it --- my fabulous minidress on a merry Christmas!


Stay fabulous!


Abby

Tweneeseven♥

Turning 27 was quite difficult for me. I must admit that this was the year that truly made me feel like I still haven't accomplished much... that I need to bite off more --- a whole lot more than I can chew. But I'm proud to say that this year, I've grown to become a more independent and more mature person. And I've turned into the kind of person who likes to look at the bright side of things. There's just so much to be thankful for that  whenever trials come my way, I quickly think: "there's always a light at the end of the tunnel". 

Stay fabulous!

Abby

It's a GIRL!

Being pregnant, especially with a first child, is such an exciting time in a woman's life. And the most wonderful thing you can do for a mother-to-be is to throw her a baby shower. All credit to Dave and Sunshine who lifted a finger just to make it possible (clap! clap!). 

Choosing a perfect color pallete for her shower was a complete no-brainer for us: PINK, PINK and more PINK for baby Blossom!

Balloons can really spruce up a party room. Sunshine transformed every nook and cranny into a fun and colorful one with her own fair hands (three claps this time, chos!). The decorations are so adorable that we couldn't help but take it home, lol

Baby shower is incomplete without a game or two --- or three. 

One of the nicest gifts a friend can give to the mother-to-be is a set of thoughtful wishes. I just hope everything goes smoothly with baby Blossom's arrival. 

Everyone still enjoyed the party despite the little misunderstanding. Oh well, all's well that ends well. 

I can't wait to see booties and bonnets, ribbons and lace, little stuffed toys over baby Blossom's place! Tita-Ninang is very excited to see you soon! ;)

xoxo

Abby

FLOWER-dressing!

Working in an online English school requires casual outfits. Good blazers, great pants, and go-to tops are most likely some of my daily staples. Following a dress code in the office doesn't stop me from looking fashionable and comfortable at the same time.  

The pleasing-to-the-eye floral blazers are back! It's so classy yet fun. Perfect for an everyday workwear. 

 The power of a white top can really tone down floral prints instantly.

One thing I like about floral blazers is that it's easy to throw on and effortless to dress up. Not to mention it can take you from the office to the after-party. 


Stay fabulous!


Abby

Walking on the wild side

RAAAWR! Yes, this is the expression I got from a co-worker first thing in the morning.

I'm not going to see anyone today. No special plans too after work. So why waste a good outfit? Well, I don't need to see someone nor make special plans at the end of the day just to dress up to the nines. After all, there's no rule that says you have to look frumpy just because you always have a monotonous routine. 

We all have those days when we just feel excited to wear something spiffy at a very good price. Who would've thought this leopard pencil skirt only costs less than a hundred bucks! Lucky me!:)

I guess one of the DONT'S in wearing leopard prints is not to overdo it (not unless you want to take risk looking like a wild animal, lol). So I played safe by wearing a black top. One of the best things about black is that you can mix prints with it quite easily. 

Leopard's been in fashion for some time now. I have always admired animal prints from afar but was quite hesitant if I could pull it off. Confidence and style are the key words here. What do you think about this look? Keri na? :D

There you go! So girls, never let a good outfit go unseen. 

Stay fabulous!

Abby

D e n i m s !

I love denims!

 It's easy to wear, hard to ruin and it never goes out of style. 

This outfit looks denim-over-denim but actually it's not. It's just the color of my top that makes it denim-ish. It's simple and effortless. I finished it off with a brown belt and a pair of pink open-toed sandals gave this look an extra hit of glam. 

Don't you just love this denim jumpsuit? It's easy to style and quick to put on. It's one of my go-to outfits. It can be a girl's best friend. T'was an unplanned nightout with friends so it didn't take me a long time to dress up. I just grabbed this piece, accessorized, tied my hair in a bun and put on my favorite hibiscus shade lipstick to add a little va-va-voom to this look and I was all set!

Stay fabulous!

Abby

Oh my starry starry night!

I attended a wedding inspired by the twinkling lights of the stars and the soft glow of the moon last October 26. The deep blues, warm silver and white hues of the theme are fabulous. T'was incredibly romantic! I couldn't stop myself from singing "Starry, starry night. Paint your palette blue and grey.Look out on a summer's day. With eyes that know the darkness in my soul." I kid! But seriously, we got teary-eyed when the couple finally exchanged their vows and had a grand entrance at the reception.

MUA: Ging-Ging from 4u2

Hair: I was able to avail the free hair curling service at SM since my friend bought a ceramic iron from JML brand

The starry starry night wedding theme calls for (any shades of) blue motif. This dress is just so fabulous! It's a match made in heaven! The dress and I are meant to be! :) 

Reunited and it feels so good... :)

 I was very happy to spend time with these gorgeous girls. T'was a day full of laughter and chitchat, not to mention the "sariling-sikap" sa pag make-up moments, lol

This theme is one of the most beautiful and magical wedding theme I have ever seen. 

At last! with the newlyweds... Gratsy Dante and Karina! :)

What a lovely wedding with a fabulous group of people!

Stay fabulous!

Abby

Age less, live more

Abby at 26
... and another birthday is coming near. 
How time flies! 
Countdown starts NOW!

And just like these flowers, I hope another year of happiness, blessings and love will continue to bloom... :)


Stay fabulous!


Abby

Good vibes! Good vibes!

Nothing is more attractive than a woman who can stand up on her own and knows what she wants. In need of a little confidence? Be inspired with some of my favorite uplifting quotes: 

"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy."

- Norman Vincent Peale, author and minister

"I had to grow to love my body. I did not have a good self-image at first. Finally it occurred to me, I'm either going to love me or hate me. And I chose to love myself. Then everything kind of sprung from there. Things that I thought weren't attractive became sexy. Confidence makes you sexy."

- Queen Latifah, actress

"Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out."

- Alan Cohen, author

"Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning."

- Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighter

"As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval, you are setting yourself up for disaster. You have to be whole and complete in yourself. No one can give you that. You have to know who you are—what others say is irrelevant."

- Nic Sheff, author

"Often we don't even realize who we're meant to be because we're so busy trying to live out someone else's ideas. But other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny."

- Oprah Winfrey, media mogul

"I am aware that I am less than some people prefer me to be, but most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see."

- Douglas Pagels, author

Stay fabulous!

Abby

Sexy curls

Don’t you just love it when a saleslady at a department store offers a free hair iron demo? So, go avail ang peg!, lol

No special plans last night (boohoo!) so I ended up taking snapshots of my impeccable curls then went home but not empty-handed. The cute necklace I bought from Tomliz and the leopard pencil skirt from my fave store made my day!

Say hello to my Hibiscus shade lips and fab curls!

Never underestimate the power of a fabulous necklace. 

If you want to straighten or curl your locks with a few flicks of your wrist just in the comforts of your home, check out JML Wet Straight Pro at Watsons. It's a bit pricey but I'm sure you will be amazed of the magic that it can do. 



Stay fabulous!


Abby

Clutter-free!

Lately, lots of accessories cluttering up my jewelry box since I couldn't resist buying a few pairs of earrings. Yes, it has been my guilty pleasure as of late.  For the past few days, I've been in search for something cheap that I could use to organize all my accessories only to realize that I don't need to buy one. We should never underestimate the other uses of our household items. With a little creativity, you can have a beautifully organized accessories without spending even a single centavo. 

So, here you go!

CHEESE GRATER

Who would've thought a simple cheese grater can look this good? With an attached makeshift '"legs", even the lowest row of holes can be used.  

Corkboard

Who says it's only for your to-do lists and last-minute reminders? This is a very nice way to organize your necklaces without being tangled. 

Hanger

It's amazing how this can also come in handy for sunnies, belts and scarves. You can also attach some hooks to hang your earrings. 

With these creative ideas, organizing your accessories is now a piece of cake. Now all your trinkets are on display right at your fingertips.

Stay fabulous!

Abby

Cover me up!

These pieces are inspired by the warm weather and the balmy sea air of La Familia Beach Resort in Samal. 

Walking in a scorching hot weather at the beach calls for a fabulous cover-up like this. I've never been so comfy showing my broad back and flabby arms so this piece is a staple of my beach wear. 

Beach cover-ups are just as important as your itsy bitsy tiny weeny bikini. It will not only make you look sexy and chic but can also help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. 

It is all too easy to throw a towel around yourself after a dip in the pool or sea but nothing beats a fab cover-up that will enable you to continue looking as good as ever. 

Outfit:

Floral cover-up: thrifted
Floral lime bandeau: thrifted
Denim shorts: from DCLA


Stay fabulous!

Abby