I had no plans to publish a Style post for this month because I did not really roam around these days. However, things happened. So ta-da! Been a while. But here I am again. Yup, this kikay is still alive and kicking, Ma'am/Sir! 💖 I always say that time flies by so fast. But you know, this was a long week for me. I did so many things and yay for that, yet the hands of the clock are ticking so slowly that it pressures me so much. Since some unexpected stuff occurred around me, plans were adjusted to squeeze in this and that. Grateful for all that was and would be though. It could be awkward to talk about, but along in the between days, I then realized the blessing and curse of life and death. Because of that black and white morning, I was reminded of the beauty and madness of starts and endings, yeses and nos, choosing, and living. Mm-hmm, I relearned the core essence of life, thus, and death this week 💖 In the field of arts, black and white complement each other. These two colors are really the way to go when it comes to coloring, designing, styling, and all. To be honest, been using this B&W hack ever since, but it was never this impactful to me, until this A.M. Black, slim pants pairing with white lacey long sleeves or cardigan with such smooth buttons would be a universal getup. Anyone could wear this combo. It is already up to the person if he or she wants to shoes it with black, white, or any color to boost the overall look. Because the B&W mix-up does its effortless magic, the outfit must be fashionable on its own. As for me though, wanting to be consistent with the black-and-white theme, I opted to borrow Mama's old B&W ballet shoes. Funny that the shoes were torn in the middle of the day though! Good thing, Lola was there to rescue me and lent me her black, classy slip-ons. My OOTD then became very chic compared to the preppy one. And that transformation took place, only because I changed my footwear. Amazing, isn't it? 💖 Yes, it is amazing! Amazing how black and white always come together even if their hues are from the extremes. Amazing how talking about black and white, everyone already knows they are two different answers with no middle. Amazing how black and white are similar to Sun and Moon as they are the basics. I find it amazing that these colors seem mundane, but they are the OGs. From black, when we close our eyes to white, when we wake up. Amazing, right? Amazing as well how I just wanted to dress up in black and white that letting-go kind of Thursday, but then, I also saw the black and white of living. I styled with black in white, no other colors within, just them. But then, I was tested in the middle of the day. I repeat, in the middle of the day. With these colors. Woah! I could fret, just go home, sulk all day since the B&W shoes fell apart, but no. Pats for myself because I chose to move forward, laugh through the embarrassment, and go on the day despite the challenge. Thank You-niverse too for helping me survive because I was helped by someone dear to me, of course! 💖 Grateful to this B&W OOTD, I got to ponder many realizations. One of which? That all the things happening to me are not always the self's fault. I could be at fault at times because it is I who choose and decide about my day-to-day life, but there are times, sometimes I just need to believe that the Universe just has its own will too that is why life go and/or do not go according to plans. Maybe what I wanted is not what I needed. Most of the time, it is something even better than imagined. Proven and tested, I swear! So what is important is to keep going and never be afraid to take a step. Surrendering to pain and sadness is part of living. And loving. Gotta accept this lesson as early as now. Besides, there is no need to worry because the people who love you, me, us would never take those flaws, those traumas, those weaknesses back at us. Instead, these lovely creatures would help in overcoming them. This is the reason why, while I am an introvert, I am learning to reach out already. I may be happy alone, but I could be happier with the right people. Witnessed that walking a rocky path would be less of a hassle when joined by those who are willing to share the cross with each other. Uh-huh! Because of this Thurs, I remembered that I should live in the moment, so when the time of death comes, there would be no regrets. Not being morbid, but this is just me spitting truth bombs. Humans always only see the good and the bad, as if there is no gray area. And that is the point. I realized the process in between. While there are beginnings and endings, appreciating the journey also matters. Wearing this black and white outfit, I was able to appreciate the life, and not just the start and end slash birth and death per se. I am a proud, sweet Libra and that is why I always weigh options. However, I was never neutral. It may take time deciding, but I hate neutrality. Enk, enk! Because once I decide on something, I am firm on what I choose. Then I let God do the rest. Like today, I decided to live again with You whilst appreciating the black, white, gray, pink, purple, and all those colors that life would throw at me 💖
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To be honest, I prepared seven outfits that are inspired by my ultimate BTS bias: Kim Seokjin. A for effort because I wanna dedicate the Fashion and Food sections of my blog this December for him as it is his birth month. It is my first year celebrating Seokjin's natal day, so I aim it to be special. However! I still got so many backlogs to do, so I decided to put it off for now. My priority is to enter the New Year of 2022 with a clean slate. Uh-huh. This is why I need to focus on my pending stuff first. But you know? I realized that maybe... No, not a maybe! Because I think I really was meant to do a KSJ-styled OOTD this month. Because that Sunday, during Seokjinnie's birthday week, my ever-loving Mama handed me down her newly bought chambray overalls. Then two days after that, Jin-ah posted pictures of himself wearing a denim jumper! And yes, you must have predicted what happened! Matchy-matchy! 💖 I cannot remember when it exactly started, but for a few years already, I join Mama when looking for her office Christmas party outfit. That is right! I am her official stylist. And yup, times have changed! It is I who help in picking clothes now. Haha! Unlike the previous ones, their company opted for denim this year, so it must be easy. Actually, it, being a simple theme makes it challenging. Denims could be found in every store out there, so it all falls to the styling and confidence of the bearer. So then and of course, I went with Mama as she searched for her party dress. Landmark - Ayala is our go-to when it comes to inexpensive, but pretty wardrobes. As expected upon looking, we saw this classic denim jacket at a very affordable price. Ma and I betted the dark denim blouse with floral-crocheted prints as well. Also this denim-like, but actually a chambray fabric, overalls. I approved the three of them when Mama tried it. Looks nice on her! She also liked them, so we bought those. But then one weekend, she said that she did not feel like wearing the overalls anymore. We all know that fashion is majorly based on how the person carries his or her dress. So there, the overalls were canceled in the options. She still have the blouse and the jacket left though. And instead, ya correct, that chambray overalls became an early holiday gift for me then. It is in the size large, but I do not mind because it still fits me anyway. And it is cute. How can I say no to that? Right! 💖 I remember that truly good morning vividly because I was doing the Moon Jin Project by Seokjinnies. Yasss! Still made one for me even when I would not be attending the physical concert in Los Angeles. You know, just so I could also show my undying love and unending support to my Kim Seokjin whether we are together or not. As well as to express cheers to the fans who organized this proj. Would share more about this on my Features sec, but for now, here here. Since the Bangtan Boys arrived in LA, ARMY's notifications had been non-stop. That was why, whenever I heard my phone rang, I immediately grabbed and opened it, especially if it was from the official BTS accounts! And in that amazing A.M., I went crazy when I saw Seokjinnie in this white t-shirt, denim overalls, big boots, paired with a white cap and a Superman cape, oh-so-looking like the most adorable kid from the block! Asdfghjklkjhgfdsasdfghjkl! My boy was sharing his photos during his Six Flags visit and he looked happy. Hope he really had fun! Really though. I am happy for him. Especially since our Eat Jin is coming back. But I cannot help it. I really am envious of the people he has met! Lkjhgfdsasdfghjklkjhgfdsa! Anyway! Since I was going out that day when Jin came home with such qt pics, I recalled Mama's present while I was prepping up. And mm, mm! You are right! That was how and why I ended dressing up with my Love Yourself tee, chambray overalls, and white floral cap. I do own pairs of boots, but I was more comfortable with sneakers that day, so I wore his style yet also infused by my aesthetics. We might not meet at that theme park as we were in separate countries, but at least! My Seokjinnie and I got similar vibes through our clothings. To be honest, gracing the day like this felt like Seokjin was with me even when he was not. Made me sing a few lines from Coldplay X BTS' My Universe then! That, and they said that we can't be together. Because... Because we come from different sides. UWU-gh! What was jung shookening though? Just some additional chika. Hope you do not mind. This KSJ OOTD turned to be an iconic outfit when the universe knew that this was Jinnie's getup for the Super Tuna music video! Little did we know, there were easter eggs shared already. Jin really is a BTS member! Sus, as uzhe! At the seventy-three-second vid, Seokjin-ah revealed the print of his tee. Then days after, on his second Instagram post, peeps knew his shirt was custom-made. Actually, even handmade by him! Proved to be true because some ARMY, you know those fans who love to search the prices of the boys' clothes, looked for this teesh online but they could not find it. Woah, right? It was the one and only in this world! Now we know! Implicitly explained the reason why he was on the S cape as well. Thought he loves that superhero. Maybe he does too? But it suited more because of Super Tuna! Kim Seokjin of BTS trended at the bird app, as usual, with netizens from all over the globe calling him as SuperJin. And now, I cannot defend him anymore. We really could claim that he is Super Seokjin! How super is he for releasing another vibey song for us during his birthday through V Live! Omo, omo, omo! He the superman in real life and no one can tell me otherwise! Kkut! 💖 I am satisfied with this short-but-sweet Fashion post feature I created. It may not be the seven outfits I imagined, but this one would do fine already. At first, I just copied Seokjin's style because I realized that I miss going to amusement parks when I saw his snaps. Yup, I love such happy places like that! The image that Jinnie and I are twinning is very, very, very aww-esome as well. How I wish that would become real, huh! Maybe in another life or in a parallel universe? Sksksk! Plus, wore such inspo OOTD, for realz only, because I was looking forward to feel like a worry-free kid again, even when it was just one day. You know, these kinds of styles, the overalls and rompers and jumpers, they were popular back then. And so, it reminded me of my childhood. True though! It all started with these small thoughts. Little do I know, it would become an unforgettable getup! A much memorable one! Even more than I anticipated! All thanks to Seokjinnie's Super Tuna! Its anime-like sounds and straightforward lyrics are just so amusing. For some reason, it just inspires me to keep swimming -- and I mean, you know, keep going. It just does. And hypes me so, so, so much! Aigoooooooo, naneun neomu haengboghae, jeongmal 💖 💜 Same same and together, but in another cities 💜 💜 PS: Below is cutie patootie Kim Seokjin's Super Tuna Special Performance - Choreography Video 💜 Aside from having a good sleep, grand rising, me time, and family moments, there is another constant thing that has always been part of my birthday traditions. Any guesses or did you not notice it? Because what I am talking about here is my birthday dress slash birthday outfit! 💖 During the early times, I had my so-called birthday OOTD because I just really wanted to dress up. However, as the years go by, wearing cute clothes every September 29 has become an annual norm for my special day. If you are curious about this year's birthday suit, I garbed up on a white, eyelet, maxi dress by Sunday Morning paired with baby pink heels from Comfit 💖 To be honest, I saw lots of prospective dresses online. I even had my top five choices. However, there is this dress that stood out among all of them. And I believe that this one suits me the most. If people claim that you are what you wear. Then? Then I could really say that I am this OOTD and this OOTD is really me! Let me tell you why... 💖 Since I am renewing my vision, thus, establishing a new era of my softie-but-strong self, I chose a white-colored cloth for my birthday dress because it portrays birth, baptism, and resurrection. Learning about the garment used, one must realize that it is a floral eyelet fabric. And you know me! I am a flower enthusiast and I aim to grow, bloom, and flourish for all my life, so this deserves an additional point why this must be my special dress. As mentioned in my previous posts if you could remember, I am into maxi dresses and long skirts this year because those are not just stylish, but also comfortable in my skin. Looking at the design, moreover, the dress has puffy sleeves that resemble the national costume of the Philippines called Filipiniana. My vision, mission, style, comfort, even my social media brand lead a perfect fit for this beautiful dress! It seems like it was made for me, you know, something like that. Plus, another thing that amazed me is the brand name of the shop where I got the dress, which is Sunday Morning. Coincidence or a Universe message? Because I super love Sundays! Sundays are my re-starting days! Especially Sunday mornings! Woah, right! And for the shoes, I borrowed these baby pink heels from Mama. Similar to how my mother carried me in her womb, these shoes of hers serve as my foundation, inspiration, and reason to move forward to life. For I believe that my birthday is not just meant to be celebrated for the self, but also the persons and whys behind my existence. And for that category, Mama must be the best representation of all. In addition to these, the heels were actually my gift to her, so this shows a give-and-take relationship. And remember what God said, that commandment to love one another, that is the purpose of life! So I told you so! This dress and heels combo is such an amazing outfit! One of my most favorite, in all honesty 💖 Cheers to the New Era, New Ela! Cheers to my Start Of Something New! Cheers to my rebirth, woohoo! Here is to continuing 1 Corinthians 15:10 X Psalm 46:5 whilst claiming Proverbs 31:25! As seen in nine / twenty-nine when I wore this glowing dress, I hope to be clothed with strength and dignity and laugh without fear of the future. With the help of the You-niverse, aja! Let's do this! Let's get it, let it roll! 💖 Just when everyone was thinking that the COVID-19 pandemic might be ending soon, like we were really looking forward to living a mask-free life by next year due to the scientific predictions, but various new variants have arisen from different parts of the world and it is affecting more and more people, including infants and children now. Sad. Indeed. Though there are vaccination programs and continuous research to fight against the virus, no one should be complacent. Each one, literally, is part of this. By protecting oneself, one protects his/her family. So if every family has this mindset, then we can battle with the hidden enemy better. Thus, end this war with the coronavirus. Gotta put in mind that whoever you are, every person is at risk. So please, vaccinate! No one knows when this would end. But one thing is for sure... All of us are already, super waiting for that amazing day to come! And this is why, as part of my contribution to the world, I am encouraging double masking. During the pre-pandemic era, it was mostly the South Koreans and Japanese who normally wore masks on a daily routine. However, all of us do now as a symbol of protecting one another. Not wearing one actually makes you an outcast, sloppy, and inconsiderate. While it was really a burden at first because we were not used to it, everyone learned to adapt, adjust, and accept eventually. Yup! A mask is now a must on the so-called new normal outfit. To make it lighter than it seems, the society imprinted that masks are protection and style at the same time. Remember last year? When businesses created designed masks, whether for surgical or cloth, just so the OOTDs are still on point. For masking has become one's fashion already as well and not just for one's safety per se. And now that COVID-19 cases are rising and getting more fatal, gotta level up our precautions too. Putting on a mask is the best way to protect the self from the virus, so practicing double masking is very much encouraged. Double masking means wearing a surgical mask whilst topped by a cloth mask. Studies showed that having two masks could improve the filtration since it is more fit when worn. It was claimed to prevent diseases exposure better because the surgical mask would be tighter as it is being pushed by the cloth mask. Since they are fitter and tighter, rest assured that you are safer. Metro Manila was placed under strict community guidelines for the whole month of Agosto because of the Delta and Lambda variants. If I would really choose, I do not want to go out of the house because I am really scared albeit fully vaxxed. However, I had to do some important errands for both personal and work. Since it was my first and only chance to step out and see the world this August, like I had no other choice to put up on this month's Fashion category but this, so I made sure to dress up. I wore my sister's shirt, her ADLV tee where a cute kid with a mask on her eyes was printed in front. Then, I paired it with skinny denim jeans because the top was already so, so, sooooo loose already. Also geared up with my new Fila kicks, the one endorsed by my ultimate: Jin in the Back To Nature collection. Uh-huh, the Court Plumpy shoes! Super comfy, I swear! And as you can see, had a gray surgical mask and a gray cloth mask on. Been double masking since last year, even without the stronger virus mutations as it really secures my inner peace better. I am not imposing that you guys go for double masks like I do, but I really am encouraging y'all. It is for your own sake too. You know, double masks equals doble ingat. So please, please, please, just always put a mask on. Mask/masks on para mas(k) protected and mas(k) safe. Let us all stay healthy. We can survive this! Fighting 💖
It was never in my plan to feature my so-called vaccination OOTD. I find it cute -- of course -- I styled it. But I know that it was just simple and casual. However, as I was looking at the pictures, reminiscing on that wonderful day, remembering my unforgettable feels while wearing this outfit, I then gave it some thought and realized it would be worth to blog anyway. Especially knowing that all these stuff I put on from head to toe, except the black belt and fan-made BTS tote bag because these are owned by my generous sister, were sent by my favorite Tita Grace too. So yes! These clothes came all the way from Hawaii with love! The Mariano family handed a big package a few weeks ago and I super appreciate them for that, so might as well post some of their gifts here. And again, thanks po! Moreover, this outfit is legendary because this was what I dressed up during my first dose vaxx. Bakuna outfit nga, 'di ba? Haha! Plus, when I got my BTS x Fila's Back To Nature: Project 7 Court Plumpy shoes! Also when Dada and I roamed around the Ayala malls and dated outside home after a long, long, long time! And the most important? When I felt a spark of happiness and the feel of freedom again 💖 Back-Una... As in, first dose vaccinated during the first day of July 2021. Yay! But, aside from that just-got-vaxxed reason, another thing to mention is that I also just got back to my ground. So if I have a New Year's Day dress, I think we can all agree that this is for my Midyear's. Lol. Because yes, the half of twenty-twenty-one had already passed. And now, we are conquering the other side. And as I have jumped for another start this July one, I wanna document this humble beginning through this OOTD post. That is correct! It is not just the bakuna outfit and the vacc experience that I want to focus, but the memorable day itself too because this was the day when I wanted to bring the Ela energy back into life once more. Truly grateful to wear this quote and quote bakuna top that was paired to this skinny pants and comfy sandals combo for I produced great memories and reflected enlightening feels with the help of these pieces. Every moment of this day was one for the books as I was at the moment. I enjoyed every second no matter what and cherished whatever the Universe had in store for me. I know that I still cannot give my full smiles for now due to the baggages that are still hard to unload, but here it is... Here is to that day, until the day I can confidently raise my head, chin up, and face the world with a strong spirit again. Gotta go back to who I am supposed to be. Must be back to the person I am meant to be. No worries, it is okay. Go back and begin again, girl. Aja! Ikaw pa ba 💖 aAaHhhHhhHhh! Can you believe it -- it is almost half of the year already! Because me, I am having a combination of both scared feelings and excitement mood since it is the month of June again. Scared because of uncertainty. Excitement because of, again, uncertainty. Haha. I am not sure if it is just me or what, but these are the days where life seems mundane. But at the same time, days that make our souls grow. And so! For this month's Fashion post, here I am, presenting my casual everyday style 💖 I know that I am an ordinary girl. So what to expect? Of course, lots of ordinary days as well! But you know... Mixing this ordinary girl plus the ordinary days, I had come to formulate my daily style then. Like, if I wear such of these pieces, people who see me every day would say: Ah, yup, that is Ela's normal. Because yes! A loose shirt, moveable pair of pants, and trusty sneakers have become my go-to style for a period of time already! In this OOTD though, I added a denim bucket hat because it was a hot Sunday morning, a black mask that never goes wrong and thus protects me from the ongoing pandemic, and a colorful beaded mask chain to spice up the whole look. Cutie and comfy, yayyy :) Did you ever have those days where you do not feel like dressing up, but still want to appear stylish? Because I had lots of that! And that was how this ordinary girl achieved her basic look for her ordinary days. 'Cause as in! I use this shirt-pants-sneakers mix when going to work, date with friends, grocery errands, or whenever I just feel like it. It became a natural part of me already that this outfit right here is now my keeping-it-casual style. I think Dada influenced me here because this is really his outfit combo since high school days. Guess I turned to love his fashion too because it is comfy yet on-point. These are my cups of tea, so I gotta savor it. Yasss! Team comfort and style for life! Woohoo! 💖 I have always loved flowers. Yes, sunflowers and roses and daisies are my top three, but I love them all in general! It has this certain amazement with every bud that I see, some surprising feel with its smell, and most importantly, super dazed with the beauty of its life itself. This is why I also love wearing them. Floral prints make me pretty, feel refreshed, and just at home. And since it is already the middle of the spring season, my fave szn, I am reviving my floral love here in this post 💖 The people closest to me claim that I am a real flower girl because of my penchant for blossoms. Imagine, I have almost everything with floral prints. From clothes to bags to shoes, notebooks, colognes, and more! I even have the mindset of me being in full bloom since fourteen years old! So yeah, I am not thinking of stopping my flower crush anytime in forever. I think I am born to be into all things flowery. Really, that is how sucker I am to florals! I came to embrace that flower-girl title because I am anyway. It just started to be noticed because of my fashion style, but it evolved into some things more eventually. I have that quote and quote flower power in me and I know it, so why deny it? It is such a sweet compliment anyway! 💖 Flowers really make me smile. And that is my goal in life: to smile every second of my days and just be genuinely happy. And flowers, whether it is the garden sprouts or materialized printed ones, they make me at ease. Like, they are my og mood boosters. The energy of their beauty and purpose vibrates into my soul and I love that feeling! So if I am gonna be personified, it could be a butterfly or a sun or a star, but I could also be a passionate and thriving flower. All my life, I have been wanting to blossom. That is why I believe that there are really seasons in life. That life also has a weather cycle. Not sure what season I am right now, but I think I am passing through winter. Hoping for the beautiful spring days that are yet to come! Eeehhhhh, butterflies are coming to me while thinking about it! And speaking of cycles, shoutout to this white, midi, floral dress! My Mama owned this amazing vintage dress. And you guessed it right! It is another hand-me-down for me and my sister. Love this dress because the flowers look as if they were handpainted. The soft strokes, pastel colors, and unlike flowers make the dress a garden of its own. So yup, wearing it gives a feel like I am a garden of my own too! With the attractive flowers around me, it inspires me to thrive as they do! Such a feel-good dress that is perfect for summer and/or spring, I swear! Moreover, I love the fact that our mini-garden outside the house developed! Because before the Enhanced Community Quarantine version dos, the pots just had a single stem with them. But now? Wow! There are lots of branches, healthy green leaves, and even burgeon flowers already! Even the plants from the neighbors are growing and it is so good to see such views, you know! While there is no spring season in the country, they say. I think there is? Looking around to every little detail in this quick, fun shoot directs me toward spring vibes... This year, I confirm my love for the spring season. Is it not visible yet? Should I repeat my spring love once more? Lol! There is no such thing in the Philippines, but I really like that climate. It is so me. People often say that I am a ball of sunshine and my energy lights me up like a summer sun. But in all honesty, I see that I am more of a spring person. I like the notions of fresh starts over and over again, the waiting process that pushes me to move beyond my capabilities, and that blossoming in the right time kind of belief. Aww, right! Plus plus plus pa pala! So cute the idea of first and full bloom. Because that happened to me! As in! As per the studies, March 20th was the first bloom of spring this year. But for me, life started again during the first day of April. It was also predicted that cherry blossoms, the symbol of the season, shall peak by the 4th. But me, I still do not know when that climax will come or if it has already come because I am a different flower anyway. But there, you see -- I am just so happy looking forward to the fruits of my labor, to the flowers that will bloom in my life. I have been planting for years already, and I hope in the most perfect time, all these shall blossom beautifully. I would just stay here whilst doing whatever I can do, waiting to cross the edge to my blossoming season. First or full bloom, idk eh, but I choose forever bloom. Spring season for the rest of my life, yas!!!!! 💖
How great is the Creator to bring flowers on earth to show such values? A million kinds of lovely flowers show that everyone is unique in their own way and we gotta accept who we are and love ourselves truly for that. That even when we are all the same, growth can be different from one and the other and that is okay as long as we are nurturing. That we also need others to water us, so we would feel more alive. That we can be merged with other species if the wind decides to and that makes the plant much more charming than ever. Because yes, flowers are not just flowers per se, but also graceful life reminders. They are not just fun to look at because of their vibrant colors and amusing scents. Flowers actually help us make our life flow with the positivity, love, and hope that they bring. They make every day more beautiful to live if you would just view them from the wider fields of perspectives. So with this, I say, long live, all flowers on land, whether actual or figuratively! 💖 This Saturday fun day, me and my favorite girls bonded where as if we had a pajama party! Because as mentioned in my other blog posts, I am a baby BTS A.R.M.Y already. Will tell the full hows and complete whys it happened soon, but yes, it is confirmed! Especially that I, together with my Mama and Ate May-May who love the Bangtan Sonyeondan boys as well, attended the first and second and third and definitely not the last BTS concert performances, woohoo! It was just done virtually though. And it was sponsored through the management's event called Bang Bang Con. But still, aAaHhhhh, yay free concerts! Thanks to Big Hit Music, fans like me and my girls were able to watch three concerts lined up from 3 P.M. to 11 P.M. KST/Korean Standard Time at the official BANGTANTV on YouTube. Oh, good Lord, the eight hours were sooooo good that I wish it would not end! It kicked off with BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins in Seoul, followed by BTS 5th Muster: Magic Shop in Busan, then BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Sau Paulo. There were twenty- to twenty-five-minute intermissions after the first two concerts which we also enjoyed because they played the boys' videos. We did not mind sitting in front of the television all day because I for one do that every day since I met them. And in all honesty, I cannot explain every butterfly I had that Sat and ever since. All I know is that each fleeting moment with the seven has given me helpful epiphanies, pure happiness, real inspirations, and the like. And I am holding onto those smiles and lessons in my heart and soul forever. 'Cause seriously though! Adding those BBC 2021 memories? Grabe, beyond words, eh. Not overreacting, but there were some sort of healing feelings within while watching them. Most particularly the Magic Shop concert. I cannot believe how superb that was from the introduction to the line-up songs! So 💯! Writing this makes me reminisce Bang Bang Con 2021 then. Wanna watch the BTS OT7 perform live cutie! Hear me out, You-niverse, please! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 There is no doubt that BTS shows, videos, and performances are great and truly enjoyable to watch! But, what made my virtual concert viewing experience much more fantastic? My OOTD while watching Bang Bang Con 2021! Yup, such behind-the-scenes elements from that BTS Day also mattered because I was wearing my favorite type of clothing in the form of pajamas -- and the pair I am talking about has BTS characters or BT21 prints in it! Yay! That is right, what I was wearing during the concert day was a pair of pajamas. Admitting that these are not official merchandise from the brand, but I super appreciate this overall outfit so much because these were gifted by my Ate May. Yazzz, the skin-toned jammies, bedroom slippers, plus cute pony ties were from her! She even bought me two Jin pillowcases. Sweet, huh? Heehee. And even when these are quote and quote unofficial merch, these cute thingies made the concert watching so much fun! I danced and moved comfortably because of the cotton material of the jim-jams. Plus, the hair ties are of good quality as they could really hold tight. I was not feeling hot because of the soft fabric, too. The slip-ons are stable and soft at the same time as well. And most importantly, I was just being me while wearing this OOTD! Because, to be honest, I love pajamas. Whether it is official BT21 or not, as long as it is a comfy pj, I can wear it all day long! As in! If there is one outfit I could wear all my life, it would be pyjamas! These are my forever loved fit! Just staying at home or going outside to cafes or malls, I do not mind wearing them as these really are the best fit for me 💖 As said above, I loooooooooove pajamas! Ever since I was young, I really loved wearing pjs already. Mama and Ate could remember me wearing pajamas again even after I just took a bath. Yup, I told you! That has been how I love jammies so much! Haha! I guess, my Ma intended me to wear pjs because I have hypersensitive skin. I remember putting Off lotion first before dressing up. And I was usually covered if possible because of that circumstance as well. And well? Yeah. Possible that I have grown to wear this, these, as if they are part of my system already. But I also think that I learned to love them because I really feel comfortable, at the same time, protected with jim-jams. This is why I feel happy that this type of clothing is gaining some roars these days. Not caring to wake up, dress up, go out on pyjamas, to be honest. Even before the sleepwear OOTDs turned to be a fashion trend, I was already doing that. Maybe fashionistas saw the duality of sleepwear as we are still staying at home until now, so that fad happened? Not sure the main reason, but yup! So great to see pjs enthusiasts around now, woohoo! Also drawn to jarmies because remember, comfort and style are my fashion musts! Since it caters to both, there there! My favorites are the cotton ones though. Those are my og jams. Like this! Like this featured pajamas given by my loving siz. But I am also loving silk jammies these days. As seen in my 04012021 vlog. That one, on the other hand, was donated by Ma to me. Then, the rest is history! Been looking for silk clothes since then. 'Cause aAahHhhhh, my love for pyjamas just got deeper. Especially in these trying times, pajamas give me that sense of warmth. It is the kind of clothing that's as if hugging me. It just gives that peace for some reason. Same comfort as how BTS helps me heal my scars. So see, perfect combo the pajamas with Bang Bang Con! As you can look in the BBC 2021 behind-the-scenes-be-like situations through these snapshots, I was free-spirited, living at the moment, and just acting as myself as well. And that, that is what I just want in life. Hashtag epiphany! Hihi. So yeap! I do not know how would I end this post now. Wahaha! Thanks to all who have been contributing to my daily happiness! Grateful for y'all! Borahae and saranghae! 💜💖 Before I start, SKL that OTP is actually an abbreviation slang meaning of one true pair or one true pairing. And yes, I have three original one true pairing rules when styling. One of which? The colors! Because whether it is for fashion or things, for me, the colors black and white have always been great partners who complement each other. Whenever I do not know what to wear for the day, I would just grab something B&W and I am good to go! This OTP is just basic and no one can go wrong in this. As for my second OTP: pants and sneakers! Yup, I am not mistaken. It really is the pants-and-sneakers combination and not the usual t-shirt and jeans. Becauuuse, I am more of a pants person, especially when you see me on ordinary days. While the sneakers, I use them everyday that I do not mind wearing one even if it is a formal occasion, to be honest. This pair has been proven and tested for years already whether on shirts, blouses, cardigans, etc, so this OTP is a classic in my style book! And the OTP-est of the OTP of all?!? Comfort and style! Not comfort over style per se, but comfort and style, okay. That is true -- I cheer for the overall look all the time. But for me, it is not a good outfit if it only shouts style. As I advocate stylish pieces, I also love to balance them with comfort. Since fashion, for me, refers to how one carries the self, then comfort-and-style collab is the answer! I prefer having both in one fit as I am more of myself with this OTP. I must say, this is my core fashion aesthetics! 💖 It was not New Year. In fact, it had been thirty-six days since the New Year's Day via the Gregorian calendar and six days before the Lunar New Year based on the lunisolar chart. But! On that exciting, and at the same time, calming Saturday, I decided to wear my favorite, traditional NYD outfit type: co-ordinates. And I loved it! I loved it so much more since I wore it to my happy place, the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Similar to the impression of my fresh set, I got a breather already -- finally! 💖 One secret revealed: This vintage floral co-ordinates was supposedly what I must have worn last January 1. However, as you know, I did not. Because part of my plans regarding learning this 2021? I also want to unlearn things! Not because I got used to dressing up with co-ords every New Year, I could not try other outfits anymore. As style evolves, so do I. Would never let the self stuck in one place and we all know that! Or... Not because I usually wear matchings every first day of the year, I could not suit up such pairings on any other day anymore. Since comfort is my key and I felt like fashowning this last weekend, g! I do not want to limit myself to boxed ideas, small spaces because there are always opportunities to grow. Gotta adjust! Thus, adapt! Attune! As part of my hiraya, I am trying some new things to expand my zone, of course. Yet at the same time, also withdrawing patterns which hinders progress and excellence. If I really am into the Start of Something New, then I should commit to Breaking Free as well! And yes, the way I carry myself through OOTDs align to this. This is also why I have to let my getup go and flow. Must live for the vision and mission consistently! 💖 This oldies-but-goodies co-ords is a special outfit because my Mama gave it to me. Yup, she wore it during her heydays, and now wow, I am using it! Super love the dark blue linen with printed roses and vines and my flower-girly heart can never resist. I am into midi skirts to maxis kinds of styles this twenty-twenty-one, so I so, so, so love the set! Moreover, vintage clothes are survivors of time for me. Hopefully, I am gonna be like it when I am old. You know, classic beautiful and still useful. Forever sensible and loved for life. The sentimental, hopeless romantic part of me always develops deep connections on hand-me-downs like this. I pray to experience the happy moments the person had with the things passed on to me, especially when from my mother. Such stuff make me think. Thus, hope to relive the old hopes Ma had for me as I believe that I can still make it. If this co-ordinates made it to now, made it come to UP, made it wear even if I was still kinda sick last Sat, then I will as well! I will make those hidden plans and aspirations back to life. Not just for my Mama, but also for me. It would be this fit that I am gonna remember every time I feel like drowning, but I am actually just rooting. This is the outfit that would remind me that patience and timing are essential to growth, blooming, flourishing. This twinning blouse and skirt would be that clothing remembrance of that memory when I wanted to go away and just breathe, and still, go back home with a smile after a while. Yeah, this is it. These two-pieced, timeless garbs would nudge me to look back at the past and use it as my advantage to prosper at the present. Thus! To walk with good lessons into the future 💖 |
THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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