January 2012
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December 2011
13 posts
Have an AWESOME 2012! ;))
I have nothing but good words for 2011. Despite some downfalls and bittersweet moments, I do not measure a year by the mistakes I’ve done nor the tears I’ve cried but by the moment that took my breath away by the beauty of life and reality.
I’ve been in two worlds in 2011. Got my college degree, passed the board exams and entered med school. And I couldn’t wish for more....
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mademoisellerika x elyzelcommitsvanity ii
My little Sister, Erika.
And ofcourse,
Barbie top: Singapore | Skirt: Muffin | Belt: SM Department Store | Bag: My mom’s | Shoes: Jellybean | Cover-up: Pink Belter | Pearls: Forever 21
Photos by: Erika and Elyzel Rabara
Post-processing by me
Scroll down a little and see my previous posts and you’ll know what’s with my photo spam all about. It’s a...
Something Whimsical
Barbie top: Singapore | Skirt: Muffin | Belt: SM Department Store | Bag: My mom’s | Shoes: Jellybean | Cover-up: Pink Belter | Pearls: Forever 21
Photos by: Erika Rabara of mademoisellerika
Post-Processing by Me
Sorry for the Photo heavy post. And expect more photos! I really love how the pics turned out but too bad some pictures aren’t that sharp. But...
mademoisellerika x elyzelcommitsvanity
Modeling by: Erika Rabara aka mademoisellerika
Photos, Post-processing and Styling by: Elyzel Rabara
Erika is my younger sister. unfortunately we dont look alike. But who cares she’s still my sister. =) Anyways, she’s the girl behind mademoiselleerika. If you havent checked her blog yet, you better do it now. At the age of 13 she sure knows how to deal with life. I wish...
x MARIS
Crochet top + Faux Leather Leggings: 168 Mall | Shoes: Rajo Laurel x Parisian | Feather Headband: MARIS Unique Pieces
Photos and Post-Processing by: Kier Bulseco
hair and Make-up by: Dianne Reyes
Thanks so much to MARIS for sending me this lovely feather headband. So, if you haven’t checked out Maris yet click the link above and you may just find the latest “it”...
Palazzo Palazzo!
Cover-up, Tube top, Palazzo Pants: Pink Belter | Shoes: Janeo
Photos by: Bea Paola Basilio
I must say this pants takes courage to pull off since having the height and the frame that I have, it’s an immediate booster! So, if you want an oomph and extra height illusion, Palazzo is the pants to be given the right combination and balance of pieces. It’s quite intimidating and...
Bea Paola
Remember my post regarding the photoshoot I did with my bestfriend to try my new reflector out? If not, scroll down a little. So honestly I missed holding my camera and taking photos with it aside from cadaver specimens for academic purposes. I guess I needed to see human flesh on the lens. =)
I enjoy taking photos as much as posing for it. And since I figured out that I love portraiture I knew...
Forever21
I celebrated my birthday last November 26. I’m officially Legal of age in any part of the world! Yay! I’m ecstatic that Im so blessed with love, bittersweet-ness and all the joys of life for 21 years. I’m really thankful for all the people who shared every moments of my life and to those who helped me with all my struggles. To my Family, to my friends, to my girlfriends, to my...
Sweater Weather
Yay! Good to be back again! Almost done with my 2011 academically, yet long way to go! =) Been very busy for the past weeks hence the lack of update! Expect more updates on your dash once Christmas break officially starts!
Back to the look, the weather here in Manila has becoming more conducive for a more covered look which I really like but I really can’t feel the Christmas spirit here, I...
November 2011
3 posts
Super Sale Bazaar
I know! Such a late post, its almost past 2 weeks since the said event. Ive been struggling with time, studies, sleep and social interactions once more. As much as I can, Im keeping a balance in my life right now. I dont want to isolate myself nor deprive myself of the things I used to do. But ofcourse now, I’m doing it in minamal and much moderation.
Before going to supersale bazaar with...
Too Much Hello Kitty?
Hello! =) Im back in Manila, and likewise same old busy life. So instead of the usual “what I wore post” maybe I should now replace it with “what I studied post”. Sounds very scholastic but true. Not that I’m nerd or what but that’s just the real score behind my usual life.
But im sparing myself for the long weekend. Still too much school-load and reading but...
October 2011
20 posts
You are sooo last Summer
Pictures from summer 2011 that I forgot or choose to forget to upload. =) I dont really want to tell the whole story behind this set but nevertheless it was soo last season…
Which explains the cropped tee and the straw hat I’m wearing. =)
Cropped shirt: Singapore | Shorts: Greenhills | oxford: Ichigo | Hat: Cotton On
Credits to:
Bea, for clicking the shutter. =)
...
Plain and Simple Life
I really dont have that much special to blog about nor an outfit post to share because my past few days has been soo typical and plain. But I still can’t accept the fact that I only have 2 days left for my taste of bum life.
So what exactly is my typical Vigan day?
Simple! Just enjoying Vigan’s own empanada and other yummy foods.
My friends are all currently out of...
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Hotel Salcedo De Vigan
This is not an outfit post by the way. My sister wasnt in the mood to be my photographer. Bipolar Much! =)
Last Wednesday night my Family and I stayed at Hotel Salcedo de Vigan. You might be wondering why on earth that we stayed at a hotel when in fact we’re a resident of Vigan. Its because my dad had a meeting with other stockholders at the hotel and that entitles us for a free one night...
Same Old Same Old
My day started pretty early doing random errands for my siblings. May I just add, I really can’t stand the heat here nevertheless it would be perfect.
I went to my Alma Mater, St. Paul, this afternoon for my sister’s recognition day.
Saw some familiar faces around, teachers and sisters. But technically, it’s still the same old st.paul. I didnt get the chance to roam around the...
Casual Walks
The other day, my mom, sister and I randomly walked around town. Another feeling tourist moment. Typically the day was a blah, ate empanada, walked around heritage and plaza. Very plain and laidback but that’s the way I like it. Eventually, I got tired of all the hassles of the metro. I love the simple life here.
Heritage Vigan at 7:30 in the evening. Pretty peaceful right? I never get...
There's no place like home
How could you not fall in love with your own hometown if you’re greeted with a goodmorning with this lovely sunrise view from your window.
Aside from that there’s million reasons for me to love Vigan more than anywhere else. I’m always a proud hometown girl of my humble town.
Arrived here in Vigan from an 8-hour bus ride at 5am and rested a bit.
First in my itinerary was to...
Sole Sisters
Before leaving Manila and after enrolling, I decided to have a quick dinner date with my bestfriend first.
Headed straight to Trinoma for some dinner, to buy pasalubong for my parents, and a little “window” shopping at jellybean.
You see those mustard wedge over there? I hope I get to see them after sembreak.
As soon as we saw these lovely babies, we couldn’t resist but...
Since I rarely doll up..
mademoisellerika:
My sister arrived from Manila with her whole wardrobe, as usual. It’s nothing new. Here’s her turning Vigan to a lookbook studio and here’s me, trying to get the light just right. Fail. Daylight is always prettier.
SOOC pictures. I’m too lazy to edit things right now.
I love you sister! Can you please be my photographer forever? ;)))
Sem-ender Party
I hosted my class’ sem-ender party last tuesday, or well atleast it was held on our clubhouse. Medicine I must say is a social killer! I admit there was a point in my life wherein I loved parties and the stuffs in between of it, but as I entered medicine, I was forced to outgrow it.
And as my blockmates say, medicine students turn into wild party beasts when given the chance. We’re...
Family Stuffs on a Dainty Monday
Hola! Its officially the start of my short sem break! Yay Finally! I get to loosen up a little and gain some social life!
So last monday, my mom, bro and I went to Alabang to celebrate my Lola’s 77th Birthday.
And this is what I wore,
Floral Dress: Thrifted | Cardigan: Thrifted | Shoes: Capital Vice | Necklace and other accessories: 168 Mall | Vintage Polaroid Bag: Canada |...
The perks...
of being a doctor’s daughter… Free hotel accommodations!
So before I hit the books on my almost-sembreak-mood. Ill just share how my bum weekend went.
When I was still living in the province and when we still didn’t have our manila house, we used to be a resident of various hotels around PICC for my parents conventions. But ever since we got the house here in Manila, my parents...
Overused Corset
HOLA! Yes, im back! and im really trying my best to keep up with you guys. And please be patient enough cause I’m pretty sure I’ll be making a comeback pretty soon. I’m almost done with first sem, just one minor final exam and im set to go home! yay! one more stress before hibernation!
Well, school has been so selfish on me that it deprived me some of my little joys in life,...
Mi Corazon
If you’re wondering what I’m into…
Human Heart
Lung
Not really for the faint hearted. and definely not the usual stuffs I post here.
1 more week before I can finally have the normal sleep and life that human does.
September 2011
2 posts
August 2011
1 post
July 2011
2 posts
I WILL BE BACK PRETTY SOON! That I PROMISE!
Been on a long hiatus but I’m surprised that I still have new followers! Thanks! ;)
June 2011
8 posts
First day of the rest of my Life! and im keeping...
hello there medicina! ;) i know its not gonna be easy but i know its gonna be worth it! ;)
when you reach the weakest point of your life, you...
and i just learned that today. after straying away from all these pressures that has been eating me and keeping me stgnant for the longest time, finally, im back in the business… im keeping my tract again and i guess, im ready to enter med life tomorrow! keeping my spirit high! ;))
Meet my new baby...
My new Nikon d7000.
So my old and trusted Pentax K10d for 4 1/2 years together with it’s additional 50-200mm lens already retired to the good hands and eye of my awesome little sister, Erika (*go and follow her!), who obviously has the eye for photography. She takes better pictures than I do. =)
BTW, I got this as a gift for my BS degree graduation from my parents. I got it from...
Singapore Day 2
Again, Im gonna spam all of you with my SG photos. This is a warning, its a photo heavy post! So I’m so sorry if it takes a while to load. =)
I was in the mood for some dressing up that day hence I wore this piece. Cardigan from Cotton On, Polka dress used as top from Greenhills, Skirt from Pink Manila, Petticoat from Mom, Flats from Greenhills, Bag from Topshop.
Super loving the...
My dog's wardrobe.
erikawillgotoparis:
Spoiled dogs are spoiled. May kulang pa diyan, I think. I’m not sure. Ang cute ng hangers nila noh? Ang liit. And yes, it’s stored in a real cabinet.
Tuwa naman ako. 8 pa yung number. March 8 kasi birthday ko. We can’t forget accessories, can we? If you’re wondering kung ano yung asa right, it’s underwear.
And since pasukan na namin bukas, may treat ako para...
Bellini's
If you are a sucker for Filipino Flicks you’ll probably know or be familiar with this place. And yes, this place is where some scenes of One More Chance were taken.
Bellini’s is located at Cubao expo, where you can see all sorts of artsy fartsy things, from furniture to clothes and even good chill places for some drinks.
Exactly 2 months ago, I was in this place, having some...