Pinkmate's Purchases: HongKong Sale July 2013

Hi pinkmates!  I know it's been awhile, I have been very very busy.  As I mentioned to you in my last post (which was eons ago!) I would still want to share some of my purchases during my trip to Hongkong, I swear all items are on sale with really great markdown prices! 

Zara:

(photos via zara)

Men's sweater from H & M

Breezy linen polos from The GAP

The latest gold accessories from H & M

I have more but these items are so far my favorites! 

I will let you know about why I have been very busy lately, watch out for my next post! :)

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My Best Friend's Wedding

Hi Pinkmates! I am so sorry I have not been updating my blog.  It has been a whirlwind of too much work!  

Anyway, I have been posting here in my blog that we are preparing the wedding of my best friend Marga.  Her wedding took place last May 4, at Acua Verde in Laiya, Batangas.  
Oh it was just gorgeous! It was mostly DIYs between the bride and her friends (including me of course!).  The wedding is rustic with a color theme of Aqua and Coral... very tasteful!

I am just proud that I am part of this beautiful wedding and I want to share a few photos with you... Enjoy!

Preparation...

All bridesmaids have the same robes!

Isn't my waterfall braids gorgeous?

bridesmaids white dresses

Our make and hair is done and we are set to go to the church!

Look at our parasols!

The lovely bride

rustic directionals at the church

kissy-kissy!

After wedding ceremony...

We changed into our own outfits during the reception... I wore a shirtdress from Zara

ok.. so that's because of too much Jack Daniels in our body!

I love our photobooth!

the bride and groom!

The day after...

Aww look at this photo... these are my closest friends!

I am at the front, wearing my black one-piece swimsuit from Anemone Swimwear

I couldn't resist having  photos in front of a white boat wearing my nautical outfit! Haha!

Top from H & M and white pants from Dorothy Perkins.  Accessories: Longchamp Bag, hat from Vietnam, shades from Mango and slippers from Havainas

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A Bachelorette Party to Remember

Last weekend we had a bachelorette's party for one of my best friends Marga.  It was so much fun! We get to ride a Cadillac Escalade which feels like we're in Vegas! Haha!  We were singing and grooving, and drinks were overflowing inside the limo!  

It was truly a night to remember!

Yes! This is how we roll! Cadillac Escalade!

Look at me, excited for the vodka! 

This is Marga, my bestfriend, wearing her makeshift veil :)

This is our room, Austin Powers theme at Victoria Court.  Yeah Baby!

 And yes we all tried the pole inside the room! haha! First photo was our host Andrew, such an adorable guy.

Love the mirrored ceiling and disco ball!

The bridesmaids need to wear something coral.  This is the only coral I have :)

Cardigan: Forever21

Cream blouse with peterpan collar and black ribbon: Forever21

Houndstooth pants: Dorothy Perkins

Black with gold embroidery: Zara

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FLATS!

My love for FLATS is just unconditional.  First and foremost, in my opinion, very comfortable to wear. Second, stylish - reminds me of Audrey Hepburn's style.  Thirdly, there are a lot of designs to choose from!

Entonces, flats are just a major wardrobe essential.  

Charles & Keith

Christian Siriano for Payless in black and emerald green

Deflex for Payless

Lower East Side from Payless - very comfortable and yet very cheap!

Lela Rose for Payless - the bow is just adorable

Zara - I just love the gold embroidery

What are your favorite flats?

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New Year, New Resolutions! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Ok, so end of 2012, thank goodness those "end of the world" buzz are not particularly true, for now. 

2012 has been a pretty good year for me, new job, new challenges and lots of traveling. I can't wait for 2013, I think it will be better.  
There are a few resolutions I am hoping to achieve next year, I can't wait to start already!

Resolution #1:
Pray more often, God keeps me grounded. That's all I have to say.

Resolution #2:
Talk to my family in Vegas once a week.  Skype, facetime or viber whichever connects me with my family is just worth it!Wonders of technology!

Resolution #3:
Exercise regularly.  The wedding of one of my best friends is gonna be on May, I am hoping I'm a bit slimmer in 3 months! (Goodluck!)

Resolution #4:
Eat healthy.  Swear off (or at least less of) sweets!
I think this is gonna be a bit hard since I am absolutely a lover of anything sweet!! My cravings is just off the roof! 

Resolution #5:
Spend less on shopping for trendy items, spend more on classic ones.  

Resolution #6:
Save money from salary.  I think it's about time for me to save future,especially if I want to travel to Europe soon!

Resolution #7:
Spend more quality time with friends.  Since my family is far from me, my friends are my family here in the Philippines :)

My New Year's Eve spent at Serendra, Fort!

outfit - pants and top: Forever21, glittery gold flats: Payless, bag: Louis Vuitton

view of Skye Lounge from Serendra during NYE

CHEERS!!!

necklace from Zara Accssories

What's your New Year's Resolution loves? 

Happy New Year To All!!! May God Bless All of You!

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