WHO DOESN'T LOVE WEEKENDS?

For the past two years, I've been working on Saturdays. I missed going to Baywalk on a Saturday morning running with my jogging buddy, Kim. I missed going home to Cavite after that jog and I miss watching my favorite AXN Series on weekends. I miss a lot of things.


Gray hooded sleeveless top - G2000
Denim pants - Crissa
Pink jelly shoes - Rusty Lopez

For most days of the week, I'd wear dresses or sport a get up that's powerful enough to make my clients remember me. And since I am fond of skirts and dresses, I don't really have much pants or jeans to work on. But weekends, like everybody else, is a dress-down day for me.



Sometimes, I'd only wear a pair shorts and a loose shirt with rubber sandals on. At home, I'm happy to have stripped off shirt. The older, the better. I find comfort in wearing homey clothes instead of working clothes on a Saturday.



But since I work on Saturdays which is weekends, I have to slip into something that's not too dress-down when I go for a jog or for a trip to Cavite. This is dress-down post but I've already put too much effort on that. Hahaha. Well, only on Saturdays. I guess I never got used to it.

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,

BellaDonna

FAREWELL PARTY FOR DENISE AT CENTERSTAGE TIMOG

My colleague, Denise has chosen to follow an opportunity in writing away from the office and that means: at home. A full-time job that gives her enough freedom to write on her own and at the same time, to look after her li'l daughter, Marise.

Denise on her animal print get up (Growl!)

It's quite sad that I won't get to see her everyday from tomorrow but I'm more than happy for her as she is also doing great with the new job. Besides, I might not also be hanging around the office for so long as I have mentioned how overwhelming opportunites have knocked at my door. I'm letting one of them in as I write this article.

Denise with the hubby and another colleague :)

Tonight, we went to Centerstage in Timog. We've heard its owned by Karylle and so, we decided to check it out. We also considered Music 21 and another KTV among others but during telephone inquiry, Centerstage has given us quite a good deal for ten people. The place is nice and neat. People are friendly and accommodating. We've availed of the happy hour for the beers. Actually, we hoarded them for the boys :) I first thought of taking Cerveza Negra but then, changed my mind to Tanduay Ice. It was a good choice. Just light and easy.

It's a night of singing. (I mean, me, singing as the rest of my officemates don't want to). Later on, as the alcohol kicks in, each one has shared their own piece of song.

Sabi nila, ayaw nila kumanta:

Since Denise is with her beau (and a taxi), they had to leave at ten. Just in time for my bed. I went together with them until Espana then took a ride home. Tanduay Ice is kicking in and as I type this article, my eyes are just dropping, I can't help them from closing... zzzzzzzzz

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,


BellaDonna

P.S.

Opps! My outfit post:

Gray jumpsuit - Tomato
White belt - Tomato
White platform sandals - Popstyle
H & M earrings - Gifted (Thanks, Kim!)

PRAYER TO MY GLADIATOR SANDALS

Two weeks ago, I have uploaded "Soaked in the Rain" talking about why I didn't have an outfit post instead, just photos of my gladiator shoes. I actually forgot I have taken pics just before that soaking wet moment.

These were in my memory card and found them while I was cleaning up. I was actually thinking not to put up any post today and just fail with my second month because I just can't find inspiration to do so.

I thought of styling with my gladiator shoes for the whole week but this morning, when I checked them out, they are already in the brink of saying goodbye to me. So I gave them a rest, perhaps I will bring them to Mr. Quickie to give a refresh.

I feel especially sad when the shoes that I fell in love with will have to retire from servicing my bulgy-gingery feet. And I try to save them a few more weeks or months before bidding goodbye. In fact, I still have some retired pairs that are sitting in one rack accumulating dusts. I just can't let them go just yet.

Peach sleeveless blouse - SM Department Store
Blue skirt - Genevieve Gozum
White gladiator sandals - gifted
Rings - Quiapo

Oh please, my gladiator sandals. Don't leave me yet. We still have a lot of miles to walk and a lot of places to go to. A lot of clients to meet so that they will greet you with "How adorable your shoes are!" No, not yet. Please?

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,


BellaDonna

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI AT MANILA BULLETIN

In celebration of Manila Bulletin's 111th anniversary, the newspaper company invited us to share a night of meet and greet at their penthouse in Intramuros, Manila. It was a way to thank their advertising partners for supporting the paper.

Most of our team came to the celebration. It was graced by His Excellency, President Noynoy Aquino. Among other famous characters are Manay Gina de Venecia and ex-President Fidel V. Ramos.

Check out Denise's pumps from Parisian Shoes!

Manila Bullettin's celebration has always been a night of Filipiniana cocktail and most of its guests are diplomats, businessmen and political figures. So, as people coming from advertising like us, the night is quite boring. But we enjoyed the food as it was catered by Manila Hotel, one of the businesses of Mr. Emilio Yap aside from Manila Bulletin.

Incidentally, tonight is also New Year's Eve for the celebration of the new Lunar Calendar. There's also a lot of Filipino-Chinese personalities coming in and out of the penthouse.

After a heartful cocktails, we went out with a big big loot bag from Manila Bulletin. I wonder what it is?

Red lace tank top - Bargain find
Black knitted vest - of 10 years ago! :)
Black skirt - Thrifted from Quiapo

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,


BellaDonna

GOOD THINGS WILL COME ON LOVE MONTH

Two weeks to go and I'll finally be able to buy a new pair of shoes. I've been working on them since the year started. Meantime, I am having fun with my ever reliable gladiator shoes. If the styling is right, I hope to wear them until the end of the week.

Olive green dress (gifted) - Forever 21 (Thanks, Ces!)
Apple green blazer - Thrifted from Simone's Closet
Gladiator sandals - gifted from my sis (Thanks, sis!)
H & M earrings - gifted (Thanks, Kim!)
Ring - Quiapo

Yes, the work is just tough since the year started but I'm getting rewards appropriately. Today is another day of going out on field and I just can't stop myself from cursing inconsiderate commuters when I get on a public transport. Not only motorists have gone wild but also the commuters!

I have also made a career move today, finally! The good fortunes keep on coming and I just let them keep on flowing. Last Sunday, on my way to Manila, I caught Mel & Joey airing on the bus TV for its Chinese New Year episode. Readings said that this year will be a good one for my sign, the Year of the Sheep. Seems like it's living up to its reading because I'm getting as much luck as I can't imagine everyday!

And oh, it's already the "Love Month." What are you people have in mind to do for "that day?" Anyways, I think it would be just an ordinary day for me. As you know these days are one of the most saleable days of the year, so I guess, I'll be out working! Haha.

LBD - from 10 years ago, so I don't remember! :)
Black and white animal printed poncho-blazer - Thrifted from Quiapo

Going back to my gladiator shoes, I'm showing you an outfit picture yesterday. I failed to make a post (again) as I came home so tired and late. I was out for series of client meetings and I decided to get the above outfit on. As I've said earlier, I hope to fit in my shoes with the outfits that I have for the week. Let's just hope for the best. Anyway, the best things just keep on coming.

This is my fashion. This is my statement.

Love,

BellaDonna