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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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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