Solar power make-up!

It's always been my dream to have a home powered by sustainable energy. Top reason is my eco-living advocacy in life. But it's never a secret that solar power system is pretty expensive for starters.. it's like buying a new car. So no wonder not all can see that it's way more economical in the long run because not all have that big amount of cash ready to be invested right away. Good news though, I've been seeing some solar power companies finally offering installment plans so it's a lot more accessible for middle class folks. When I get a house of my own, I'll definitely do this!

For now, I pacify my solar power dreams by investing on basic kits and gadgets for the home. These equipments aren't meant for long-term use though. So I must make sure to find a way for them to be repurposed when they expire or it will negate my cause. :)) For now, I have an electric fan, small lamps and a solar charger. Pretty basic but I must say I've been using the lamps for 2 years now and the fan for almost a year and they already saved me a lot of pesos since I do use them everyday.

Rose Garland from Light in the box

Powerbank kawaii-fied with a Little Miss Paintbrush sticker

My solar charger from Light in the Box was just sent to me last summer. Since the power would depend on how sunny it is, I usually just leave it by my window and charge my powerbank with it. Unlike my fan and lamps that has batteries, this one is direct charging only so I try to store energy through my power bank. Kinda slow especially now that it's been raining a lot but a peso saved is still a peso and the idea of free energy really amuses me no matter how simple. These are really handy when there is a power outage - at least I have a fan, some lights, and my phone is charged! Big deal really!

Solar fan kit I bought at Raon, Quiapo. Includes fan, battery and solar panel already. Kitty cover made by me :)

Of course, I need to incorporate everything with my sense of style so kawaii-fied they go! I hope I somehow inspired you to start solar powering your life even with just the basics.

Photodiary: June 2014 1/2

First half of June 2014 have been very interesting. Here's a photo collection summarizing my whereabouts during the past couple of weeks.

Dorotee Sweetlips fashion show at Animetics. Yay for a super nice dressing room. Too bad my fashion show crew wasn't complete that day but nevertheless it was fun all the same. Something super funny happened and I will never forget! Haha. Happy memories~ Love you guys!

Shot a couple of looks: a preview of one of my pieces from the fashion show and a personal style outfit post. My hair is long again, yay! Now I should find ways to add more volume to it.

Work, work, work! If you've been following my fb feed, you must have chanced upon the wedding gown I'm currently working on. It's my first time making one and doing really great! My dressmaking sensei from fashion school would be very proud as I've been applying everything I've learned. I wish I can find the right moment to go back and complete my course for closure purposes, haha. I stopped going midway the course because it's been repetitive and it bored me. OTL

Finally, a bath for Kisses after two months. lol.

Anniversary + cupcakes = <3

Moar work! Catching up on commissions.

Beau Crescent's 2nd month milestone. She looks directly on people and objects now that her sight had developed. She smiles a lot and makes cute baby noises too when I talk to her. Truly a little bundle of joy. <3

And mooooar work. Geee. I'm such a workaholic. :))

Anddd, some snaps of a family of cats we're fostering(?) sorta.. We didn't adopt them for they're scared when approached but they always come at our apartment and we feed them. Last night, while our door is wide open to let some fresh air in, the mother cat actually peeked her head to look for us. Haha. Such wonderful creatures. :)

9 years of friendship

Yesterday marks our 9th year together. I think for a relationship to work, two people shouldn't be just lovers but also bestfriends. We're not married, but I'm proud to say I understand life-partnership more than most married couples. Life partnership is not about cheesy things, really. But you know you're good when you don't have to shut out your flaws to please the other. You know you're good when you can be your most evil self and not having to worry of being judged.

No big plans for the day. Went spontaneous by having some yummy cupcakes at Vanilla and admiring the interiors for the nth time. Little Beau Crescent enjoyed the bright colors. :)



Glorietta 5 branch rearranged their furnitures. I specifically love this little corner. I might come back with a friend or two to shoot here.

Got odd stares for my look just like the old days. The rainy season is finally here and it's time to dress up again. This year's summer makes me want to just walk around the house naked all day. lol. Cuddling feels cozy again too, finally. :))

Outfit rundown:

Labyrinth Garden dress and boots | Dorotee Sweetlips bow and waist bow | Toxic Kitty necklace

Spotted some kawaii things at Claire's Glorietta 5.


These glasses have a KPP-ish vibe in them, don't they? So cute!


Decided to dine at Cabalen. Some nice interior yes, but the food was a bad decision. lol

Despite the 'meh' food. I managed to sneak some photography levelz on them. Hehe. So happy to be reunited with my D40! I wish I can get her a good prime lens for more awesomeness. I know I should so I can capture more beautiful memories with the coming of my daughter. So excited~

Purupuru marude akairo no jelly

Tsumori Chisato kimono | Labyrinth Garden inner tunic and boots | Dorotee Sweetlips twin bows | Hype this look in Lookbook!

Finally got my 6-year old Nikon D40 fixed. I know I should be letting it retire and reinvest on a new one but really, it's easier said than done. Plus, I have bigger priorities now when it comes to spending so new gadgets is really off of my list right now. hue

I'm currently having a LSS (last song syndrome) from the track we used for yesterday's fashion show hence the title of this post. (Hi, fellow Kyary fans!) I'm really enjoying this Tsumori Chisato kimono dress - it's my first time wearing it even though i had it in my closet for over a year now. Can you believe I scored this at a local thrift shop for only 15php? I know, right? :))

Princess coffee latte

Labyrinth Garden dress | Dorotee Sweetlips choker and flower hairclip | Landmark socks | Local market shoes | Hype this look in lookbook.

And a wild outfit post appeared. lol

Finally back to my normal shape! Well, I still have a little baby flab behind the flowy dress though. haha. I have no intention to show off my tummy anyway as of the moment so I guess it's okay. I was supposed to shoot 3 looks earlier today but the heat sucks. Manila, Y U NOT FASHUN FRIENDLY?! Srsly! orz

Review // Prisila Wigs from Marble Wonderland

Hi guys. Today, I did a review for a Prisila wig sample I got from Marble Wonderland. Huhu, talk about backlogs! It's been 3 months since I got this. Haha.


Here are some "how to wear" ideas that came with the packaging.

 
The wig is nice. It looks and feels like real hair. They come in different shades and I'm lucky to receive a color that is close to my current hair color. The curls are done in small portions which makes it look more natural. It kind of have that "teased" appearance when worn.


It's an instant make-over. I have flat hair right now because I can't retouch my virgin hair as of the moment due to pregnancy (nah, laziness mostly. looool!). The lack of volume kinda makes my face look big than it actually is. But as you can see, the wig gives an illusion of fuller hair volume and a smaller face.
  
 
 And since we're here. Here's an obligatory #ootd. I wish I can do a full outfit look but my shoes won't fit my feet right now. Ohai swollen legs. :)))

 
38 weeks. >w<

My overall review is a "positive". I don't think rating it with numbers is applicable for me since it's my first time to own a hair extension. I'm happy with it though because it is really useful and wearable. While full wigs are also popular locally, this is a good alternative because +++ for the comfort.

Labyrinth Garden dress and pearl necklace (used as hair accessory) | Dorotee Sweetlips bow | Prisila wigs hair extension

Prisila Wigs are available locally at Hallo Hallo Mall.

Spray of blush and bloom

Inner lace tube top, chiffon off-shoulder topper, skirt, and platforms from Labyrinth Garden | Body chain, heart purse, and flower clip from Dorotee Sweetlips | Wig from Prisila

First #OOTD post for February! This was fresh from yesterday's series of activities I did which includes: Lucy Pop's (a Japanese school girl brand from Japan) meet and brand introduction at Big in Japan PH's kiosk at Rockwell, Mata Expo production meeting with the organizers and the creative folks from the local visual arts and kawaii community, and a simple dinner at Little Tokyo with my beau. It may seem too much for a pregnant woman like me to bear but I always dreamed of having a work that includes things that I really love. I think there is no better vitamin for a pregnant woman (and every woman in general) than a happy state of mind and soul. <3

My tummy have become bigger now that I'm already at my 7th month. It's getting kind of hard for me to move around at this point but I still try my best to be as graceful as I can. Dressing up is kind of a challenge as well these days for as you've noticed, I look plumpier now. While I would want to convince myself that I actually gained weight, most of it are due to retained fluids to prepare me for childbirth. I wonder if it will go away later on though because some of my shoes feels tight now and I thought it would be a waste if I won't fit in them anymore. I hope not!