Stella

By closetidealist


I've been sooo busy with work the last few weeks that I haven't really had time to update!Anyway, guess who is in this month's issue of Stella Magazine? me!:p

Stella is this local magazine from the Manila Bulletin group. When they approached me months ago, they wanted to know what I wore on an everyday/normal basis. I guess these outfits sum it up. You can usually find me in a dress.

The downside to the whole thing was that hey got my name wrong, and my friend Edwin's too! When you go by Sam, everyone kinds assumes your real name is Samantha, but that really isn't the case for everyone. Edwin's last name is Ao, and not Arao.

Despite the glitches, I'm still honored. Thanks Stella and a special thank you to Mikey for the scan!:)

Pick me up

Has anybody seen this? It's really a pick me up for me..I've been feeling a little down in the dumps lately..oh well, here's to the blues :)

Food, food, food!

I stuffed myself silly in Bangkok. There seemed to be unlimited things to try. From street corners to obscure restaurants, the choices were endless. It didn't help that the prices were super affordable too! I loved every minute of it! All the walking we did made me hungry. Luckily, there was always something to reward myself with. I want to go back, even if its just for the food.



By closetidealist Glorious Bangkok Food


Take me back!

Bangkok Bliss

I absolutely loved Bangkok! I loved how the Thais were such nice, welcoming people. It's really admirable how they're so keen on injecting beauty into every little thing that they do, from random street food to their temples. Their sense of culture is also something to be marveled at, as is their devotion to their King! It's rare to see that these days especially when you hear us criticizing politicians left and right! Another thing that I found wonderful was the marriage of the old world and new in Bangkok- Skytrains with Tuktuks, Pepper lunch side by side flower juice! I could go on and on!

If I could, I would post all of my pictures here, but I guess these capture some of my favorite memories in the city of bargains and all things spicy!



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Labels from L-R, up to down:
1.Masks to drive away evil spirits
2.Pretty flowers
3.Flower juice break with mai-mai
4.Buddha shrine in the middle of JJ mall
5.Pink taxi cabs
6.Waiting for the Sky train after a productive day of shopping (See the full mustard bag)
7.Little monk, Big monk
8.Giant Leaning Buddha
9.Bangkok streets
10.Pretty dolls
11.Temples at Wat Po that seem to touch the sky
12.Buddha, Maimai and me
13.Detailed peacock on the temple walls
14.Entrance to Wat Po
15.A hot day on the Skytrain


I'll be posting my foodshots next! Yummmmm!
P.S Please pardon the weird collage. it was my first attempt!:p

Chong-Sam

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By closetidealist


I'm back and No, these were not taken in Bangkok! I seem to have misplaced my memory card reader :s. Anyhoo, I found this dress while thrifting and I loved how the cut was that of a chong-sam while the fabric was something Indonesian(?).

Please someone tell me if I've thrifted someone's restaurant uniform or something :) lol.

*Wearing: Thirfted dress, cotton on belt, gold studded bangle, rolex watch, matthews gladiators*
**Photo by maimai**

Ssshhh

By closetidealist


It seems a little quiet in here. That's because my family and I have been busy with Holy Week Traditions all week. Also, I'm off to Bangkok for a few days of r and r! See you all when I get back! I'm hoping to have pictures to show and stories to tell!

xx

Thin Layers

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By closetidealist

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Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do- Especially when the weather proves to be too uncomfortable to don certain articles of undergarments necessary to provide coverage for "the girls". Do you understand what I'm even talking about?! Anyway, the solution turned out to be thin layers. I was a pretty comfy camper throughout that night and no accidental sightings took place as well :)

In other news, my friend Jula came home after what seemed like 48 years of being away. So we met up for dinner and drinks :)

*Wearing: Jayjays yellow and white men's wifebeater, no label gray dress, no label printed bird vest, Urge black shoes, Target studded cuff, Dad's vintage watch, Sportsgirl rings*
**I stole the photos off Mikey. Thanks, btw! :)**