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shoes from Tint

Just a quick post on my newest shoes that I got for 50% off! What do you guys think of it?

Also, I'm leaving for Bangkok tomorrow...so I might be MIA for a bit.
I haven't been there since I was 15 so I'm sure a lot has changed.
Do you guys have any suggestions on the best places to shop?

Happy April Fool's Day, everyone!!!!

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Neck Candy

 I was in need of more statement necklaces.

So...in its gem, shells, pearl, and glass glory, meet my new obsession: 

the ARANÁZ bib necklace. Gorgeous right? 

If any of you would like to order email ME or visit our online shop! 

Lastly, I'm soooo excited to announce the launch of the ARANÁZ online shop! For those who don't know, ARANÁZ is a Philippine-based luxury handbag brand that my family owns with my older sister, Amina, as the head designer. Since we've been getting a lot of inquiries from people abroad asking where they can buy our bags online, I finally was able to set up this mini online store that caters to our international customers.  So please check it out!

aranaz.ecrater.com

We're still in the process of adding more items to the shop. 

So bookmark the site and check for updates!

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I couldn't resist

My mom has always had a slight obsession with woven leather. She had this pair of black woven leather Cole Haan shoes that she absolutely adored to death. Like I'm not even kidding when I say that she wore them until the sole fell off and the weaves got so loose that her little toe started peeping out of it. And even then she still tried to wear them out. Pang-'palengke!' daw. haha.

It's funny how my mom and I are so different. While I am ocassionaly lured into 'fast fashion', she only buys things that last her for a minimum of 10 years. In fact, her favorite dark wash Versace jeans (bought in the days when Linea Italia was still hip) are now white! You know how tapered high waisted jeans are all the rage now? Well, my mother has been wearing them for the last decade! Ha!

Ok, what was I talking about again? Aha, woven leather! I know my mom has been secretly wanting to get a Bottega Veneta for a while now because the house is a master when it comes to weaved leather goods. I don't know why she's never come around to actually purchasing one...maybe she's just way too prudent to buy something something that she can't wear every single day.

Well, fear not Mom because as of today we are proud owners of not one but two Bottegas!

(i realize telling your mom you've maxed your card via blogging probably isn't the best way to break the news. oh well.)
I LOVE YOU, MAMA!!!!!!

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Pleats + Drapes

Yesterday, I went on a hunt for a pair of comfortable trousers that I can wear in the airplane for my trip to Madrid this Friday. I've pretty much sworn off track pants (unless I'm heading to the gym. Actually, I dont even wear it to the gym. I wear jazz pants instead) or leggings (I hear you, Blair! Tights/Leggings=same difference) so there really weren't many options left for me. I was determined to find my 'plane pants' anyway so I braved the snow and headed over to Topshop, Zara and H&M in the hopes of finding something chic and comfortable. I left the 3 shops with 3 tops, 3 skirts, and a pair of gorgeous structured black pants...but my elusive 'plane pants' were still no where to be found.

By the time I entered House of Fraisers, I had seriously lost all hope of ever finding them. That was, until I saw these black draped cotton jersey pants! I am in love with them. The side drapes fall beautifully and they are so seriously comfy...I'm thinking of wearing them to bed when I get tired of wearing them out. :)

pleated white shirt: G2000, pants: Warehouse, bag: Balenciaga, Belt: New Look, Shoes: Charles and Keith, Accessories: Warehouse, Sunglasses: from Malaysia

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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Meet the newest addition to my shoe collection. I got these tan Alexander McQueen menacle sandals in London Heathrow Airport the day I arrived in the UK. I had such an awful experience in the plane (colds. cough. headache. babies crying) and an equally crappy time in the airport (Uh, I used the disabled toilet so I'd have more space to dress up and accidentally pulled on the emergency string instead of the flush. The alarm sounded off and next thing I knew there was a throng of airport security in front of me. Let's just say that they were not pleased to see a non-disabled woman who did not know the difference between the two strings emerge from the toilet!). As if things couldn't get any worse, I had to wait like forever for my connecting flight to Edinburgh.

Really, the only thing that made me survive the whole unfortunate ordeal were these shoes.
When I saw them, my mood instantly lifted up and I was fine again.
I'm alive today thanks to these shoes. Haha!

Oh, if only I could fast forward to summer. :D

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Getting Carried Away

(sorry for the wrinkly skirt. i realize i should have straightened it.)

Zomg, how crazy are the sales?! I got so much stuff for like...nothing. I picked up a couple of LBDs (as if I don't have enough of those), shoes (the most amazing Alexander McQueen gladiator-cage shoes are mine :D ) and tons of accessories.

I'm so happy I could cry.

On a totally different note, I'm lusting over this Venom necklace by Bea Valdes. My poor man's version is nothing compared to her embroidered masterpieces.

The bad news?
$ 3,000+ !

lace top: thrifted, silk cashmere cardigan : massimo dutti,  velvet skirt: vintage, tulle skirt: hk,belt: marni, tights: topshop, oxfords: oasis, sunglasses: from malaysia, necklace: miss selfridge, earrings: jewelmer

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Run Into Flowers

I found this pair of shoes at a local shoe shop that had a special promo. P399 ($6) for your first pair then P99 ($2) for your second pair! I grabbed them cause they we're sooo cheap..but I've been having second thoughts. What do you guys think? Should I keep them or ditch them? 

P.S. For those who've been asking, I'm using a Canon 1000D camera :)

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