WHAT'S IN MY NaRaYa BAG?

I never really had the chance to thank NaRaYa for giving me this goodie bag during an event where I was invited to a few months back. This became an instant favorite. I haven't been using this bag until another event came up and it was actually the first time I used this tiny little bag. Or I thought so, because I'm loving it for its spacious benefits!

This doctor's bag-designed piece contains my Victoria's Secret pouch aka kikay kit (Thanks, Mommy Anne!), where I put my make up, my Animob cellphone case/coin purse, my passport pouch, comb, Biogesic tablets (they're my savior when I get headaches!), my brother's Canon IXY, my Samsung Corby phone, and my MyPhone Qwerty.

And this is how I sported this gifted bag on that event:

With my colleague and friend, Denise


With Monica Ordona-Sangalang, Brand Manager for Accessorize


Gray top - Popstylye
Black Leggings - Quiapo
Black & white animal print poncho - Thrifted
White platform heels sandals - Popstyle
Cross necklace - Gifted
Bangle - Bangkok

So there you are. Thanks very much, NaRaYa!

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,

BellaDonna

(I THINK I'VE FOUND) MY PLACE IN THE SUN

Not so long ago, my career was tumbling down the drain. Derailed, shackled and ruined. I was job-hopping from one time to another. Jumpship here, jumpship there. Not to mention I was broken hearted - twice! And most of it, lost something that I think most women look forward to have.

Now, almost two years ago, I found this job in advertising - my dream job of ten years coming true in a small full-service marketing agency. Here, I had my own share of best experiences in my so-called (late) blooming career. I met Denise, who influenced me into blogging and online selling. And, after that as they say, the rest is history.

Hand-made thread earrings - gifted (Thanks, Madel!)

So why am I writing about my career? I guess because for the most part of it, I wasn't truly fulfilled. I may have been happy financially in the past, yes. But I have never really unleashed the creativity that's bursting from every inch of me. I found that in advertising, in blogging and selling stuffs online. Met a few younger friends online, offline and in advertising. And truly, how short life is! Because I ache to accomplish so much with so little time! I may have aged in numbers but I still have the same passion of a twenty-year old firing up.

Mocha vest - S&R

Saffron floral tank top - Robinson's Dept. Store

Chocolate cowboy skirt - Thrifted

Gold flats - Tomato

Black tote bag - Naraya (Thanks, Naraya!)

And now, at this point, I must have done something really good to be considered in an aggressive organization that's cooking up real soon in the Philippines! This is an opportunity coming at me. What can I say? I am overwhelmed!

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,

BellaDonna