2009 Hairstyles: What's in and What's out?

I have always been a fan of hair make-over. I've had my hair rebonded, permanently curld, colored... aaghh... all for the sake of "new look." Luckily, my hair has not dissapointed me yet. Thanks to hair treatments!

This year, hairstyle trends are hotter than ever ranging from short and sexy to long and curly. We all know that since 1-2 years ago, celebrities and even common girls have been sporting bangs. From side swept bangs to full bangs. Based on the fashion forecast, bangs are still one of the top hairstyles that's gonna rock 2009.

Expect extremes hairstyles this 2009. From extermely short to extremely long. From extremely girl-next-door-ish to extremely sexual. But always remember to choose the hairstyle that suits your face shape and personality. One more thing, the key to a jaw-dropping look is C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-C-E!

Agyness Deyn's short fringed bob. Personally, I don't think I can pull this off. Only women with confidence can look great with this. :)

This hairstyle is definitely wash-and-wear. However, it would probably look more playful if she applied some mousse. :)

This one I lurve! I'm used seeing Hayden Panattiere in her curly layered long locks in the TV series Heroes. She is definitely beautiful, but seeing her in this hairstyle? Wow. Long or short, curly or straight, she is really lovely. And oh, I love her one-shouldered top. :)

The long and flowy hair is still hot. :) I love long hair. It can definitely complement any face shape, any personality plus you can style your hair whatever you want depending on your mood.

The sleek and straight is still in of course. Make sure your hair is healthy and shiny or else your hair would look like a disaster.

The mermaid look. They also call this as the 1940's waves. Very sophisticated. :)

By the way readers who I love wholeheartedly, since I love you, I found this website where you can have your make-over... virtually. :)

Thanks fashionising.com for the photos. :)

Outfit For the Day

I went into a luncheon, so I have to wear a smart casual attire. Something formal and yet edgy. I've decided to wear this dress, paired with sandal. I can't actually find a nice bag, but since I am wearing a pink toe nail polish, I decided to use a pink bag. And it matched perfectly with my dress. My hair is permanently curled already so I just put on some mousse after the shower. I barely wear make-up even at occassions like this because my cheeks are already rosy, and I like everything to be sweet and simple. You can wear this kind of look when going to a job interview, a meeting with a client, a business meeting, on a typical day at the office, and of course, on a date. Your partner will definitely be impressed. ;)

This Place called Divi

At times like these, it is very necessary to practice being thrifty. Especially now that we are experiencing global crisis, it won't hurt if we try to be a wise consumer as much as possible.

As a girl, it is not my fault that I love shopping to death. But, every girl should know that shopping shouldn't be expensive. A wise shopper knows his/her boundaries and of course knows where he/she can get the cheapest bargains without compromising the quality.

And speaking of being a wise shopper, there is this place which is a haven for bargain-hunters out there. This place is called Divisoria, Divi for short.


Divisoria is just one of the popular shopping destination for those wise shoppers in Manila, Philippines. Why? Because you can practically find anything here! Kitchen stuffs, decorations, car accessories, latest fashion, shoes, gadgets, school/office supplies, corporate give-aways, giift items, baptismal/wedding/debut souvenirs... they are all here! Name it, Divi got it. You just have to be patient though. Since this is a place for bargain-hunters, this place can be quite crowded, especially during Christmas season. Prices are generally wholesale, and you can haggle to the last peso. Yes, if you want to have a good deal, you must use your charm and smile.

Tutuban, 168 Mall and Divisoria Mall are just some of the malls you can go to when you are in Divisoria. I like Tutuban better because it is more bigger, thus more stalls to choose from. It is airconditioned, and since it is bigger, it is less crowded than 168 and Divisoria Mall. However, if you are new to Manila, I advise you to have at least someone you know who can guide you because aside from the possibility of getting lost or finding the place too confounding, you would not be able to strike as good a deal with stall owners, because as they say "Divi experts" are experts when it comes to haggling and searching for the best yet affordable buys. *winks!* And oh, bring cash and small bills. Stalls in Divisoria don't accept credit cards. (Thanks to virtualtourist.com for the Tutuban and 168 Malls photos!)

Just last week, I went to Tutuban (cause the place is just two rides from my house) to eat at Icebergs (inside Tutuban Main Mall, 2nd floor) because I was craving for halo-halo and banana split. While I was on my way to Icebergs, I saw some stalls selling some racerback sandos, with lots of different colors to choose from. And do you have any idea how much they are selling those? Each racerback costs P50 or USD 1 only. Don't be shocked, you read that right. So, I bought four pieces for P200. And had my halo-halo at Icebergs. I went home, and the first thing I did was to try the racerbacks on. They fit me perfectly! I love it!

Here is the casual dress I wore the other day, which I also bought at Tutuban for only P350 or USD7.5. Quite a catch right? (I'm sorry the picture quality isn't good. I only used my mobile phone.)


Here is a typical scene inside Tutuban Mall (thanks allbestofphilippines.blogspot.com for the picture):



Here's the map:


So, who says a fashionista have to have only branded clothes and shoes? A fashionista, no matter what she wears, can pull it off. So, have a visit at Divisoria, and shop till you drop! :)

Summer fun!

Yes, here in the Philippines, everybody is enjoying the heat of summer. Summer spells beaches and beaches mean swim wears!

I love swim wears. If only I have lots of time for beach hoping, I'd probably have lots of reasons to buy swim suits. But since I'm in Med School, I just can't stop but be jealous of those who can go to the beach whenever they want. And since I love swim suits and I'm into online shopping lately, I stumbled upon this website which made my heart jump for joy.

Soak Swimwear (http://soakswimwear.multiply.com) has been the best swim wear shop I've ever seen in terms of style. They've got loads of it and the best part is, you can never bump into someone in a beach with the same style as the one you are wearing. Their styles are unique and comes in limited stocks only. Plus, they have nice collections of cover-ups and robes, too!

Here are the sample pictures of their gorgeous swim wear collections. Visit their site, I swear they have nice designs. A lot of girls are raving about it. As much as I want to post my own picture wearing one of their designs, I think I'll pass. I'm the shy-type. :)