A series of firsts

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Floral batwing top and Neon high waist shorts - Loved Preloved Shoppe | Orange Peep-toe pumps - courtesy of Capital Vice

First of all, I would just like to say that I am now officially a convert! Because of the shoot I modeled for Love Preloved Shoppe’s latest collection, I discovered that I can indeed wear colors. If you would take a look at my closet right now, you would discover that 75% of my clothes are in black. Thank you Chris and Greg for opening my eyes! I shall now invest in more colorful pieces. I absolutely cannot wait! :D

Anyway, I entitled this post “A series of firsts” because aside from this being my first time to wear neon, it was also my first time to experience a pick pocket-er. I almost lost my wallet at the jeepney earlier this morning. Here’s how it happened.

I saw my classmate slash dutymate Yce on the jeepney. There was an elderly woman sitting next to her and another woman sitting next to the old lady. I sat down in between them (Yce and the old lady) for very obvious reasons. Haha! The jeepney was empty except for the four of us. I do not know why I hadn’t even suspected anything when they (the old lady and the woman beside her) didn’t move over. Eh ang luwag kaya sa jeep. Along the way, I felt something hitting my right arm. Dinudutdot ni Lola sa akin yung malaki niyang payong. Yce and I were talking about school stuff that time. So fast forward to a few minutes later, we were about to go down. Yce said “Para” and that’s when  realized my bag was open. I said, “Yce. Wait nawawala wallet ko” I shoved my hand inside my bag and felt for my wallet. I didn’t find anything. For some unexplainable reason though, luck was with me that time. I looked around and found my wallet tucked behind the old lady. I immediately took it and went down. The funny thing was, when we were about to go down, the old lady was motioning the jeepney to stop, too. It was just my luck that she didn’t go down before us lest I would have really lost my wallet. So here are the lessons I learned today:

1. Never announce in public that you are “inaantok” and “pagod” Don’t even look like it, either. You will become an instant target for pick pockets. Stay alert and awake.

2. Always be wary of your environment. Pick whom to trust.

3. Always check your belongings. This has become a habit of mine and it has proven to be very helpful in a lot of events already.

What our Lolos and Lolas say is true - iba na talaga ang panahon ngayon. Always be careful in everything you do. No one else will look out for you but yourself.

Keep safe, everyone! Good night! :)

Photos by: Jash Manuel 

Hair and makeup: Thea de Rivera

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25 January 16 Permalink

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Hello there! In my last post, I said that I would be blogging about our trip to Batangas if I didn’t pass out. Well I did so here I am making up for yesterday’s supposed to be post! Haha! Anyway, let me take you through what happened yesterday with photos! :)

Someone from my Mama’s side of the family died. I wasn’t really supposed to go because 1. I had AM duty the next day, 2. I still haven’t recovered from the week before (PM duty and Midterms week. How I survived I do not know) and 3. because no matter how hard I try I couldn’t set my body clock back on track and ended up reading a book until I fell asleep. So anyway, the following morning my Papa went in my room to make sure I wasn’t coming with them. For some unfathomable reason I went up, showered and dressed while all the while acting (and looking) like a zombie. Sobrang antok and sabaw ko lang! I was the last one to get ready and they were in a hurry to leave, so I didn’t have the time to put make up on (let alone brush my hair!) Haha!

Fact: I can survive without brushing my hair. I can survive without putting make up on. But I cannot, I repeat, cannot survive a long road trip without bringing any food with me. I do not know how I managed to make coffee and stuff tikoy in ziplock bags in less than a minute, but you know, food does that to you. Haha! Also, I just have to say this. I love Tikoy! It was Chinese New Year yesterday so the house was full of it. I wish I could eat Tikoy all year round! :)

Another fact: I love reading books so much that I read books during the times when I’m supposed to be catching up on sleep. I’m currently rereading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I have been rereading a lot of books recently. I’ve had these books since I cannot remember when. I think I had them when I was 15 or so. I reread books because I want a newer perspective, now that I am older. I don’t know if I’m making sense right now, but yeah. Haha! :)

So anyway, here are more photos!

Hello, Batangas!

Big Bulalo pots. I love Bulalo! It’s one of my all time favorite ulam!

When I ran out of food and when my eyes started sending “Cha stop reading we beg you!” messages to my brain, I started taking photos of the fields and the sky. This is another random thing I always do during road trips. I do not know why. I’m so weird haha!

I know this post is so full of “facts” but here’s another one: I haven’t seen the ocean in three or so years (if I remember correctly, that is) The place we went to wasn’t really one of those sandy beaches but I couldn’t help but get excited on seeing the ocean once again. My sibs and I would scream “beach!” in very annoying high pitched voices every time we see a glimpse of ocean water behind the trees and houses. Haha! First time in a long time eh. Pagbigyan! :P

Tommy and Andrei.

This was me screaming (though I doubt you can see it in the photo) when I almost got wet by the water. Please do not think I’m maarte or something. I’m really actually a cowgirl at heart and I’m game for anything. It’s just that I wore the first things I saw in my closet that day (Obvious naman diba? Tingnan niyo naman suot ko. Haha!) and I didn’t even think of bringing slippers so getting wet feet wasn’t an option. Haha! :P

By the way, please excuse the quality of the photos. I still do not have my camera with me. I only used mobile phones for these. (Hire me! I’m raising money to get my camera fixed!) :D

Dear readers, meet zombie Cha. Anyway, this was what I wore. Just got out of bed ang peg! Also, very appropriate ang outfit ko diba! Charot!

Took a photo in the street! I’ve always wanted to do this! Wala kasing masyadong dumadaan. Probinsyang probinsya! :D

Then it was time to go home. I had nothing else to do (again) so I’ll leave you with photos of the sky and sunset.

I’ll be going to sleep now! I still need to wake up early tomorrow (AM duty) I hope everyone had a great day! Good night guys! :D

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24 January 13 Permalink

1.21.12 - Outtakes

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Did a shoot for LovePreloved Shoppe a few days ago with Charlene modelling  and Thea doing the makeup. I daresay it was fun for all of us.

Greg and Chris

Thea at work

I’ve rarely enjoyed a shoot this much, photos to come in a few. 

I agree with Jash when he says “I’ve rarely enjoyed a shoot this much” This has been my funnest shoot so far. Honest to God! I am hoping for more in the future! Anyway, I would love to post some of my behind the scene photos but I guess that will be for another day. I just came home from Batangas! I will probably blog about that in a few (if I don’t pass out, that is) Haha. I hope everyone had a good Monday! :)

P.S. I’m having a giveaway! Check it out here.

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23 January 23 youmebookbednow Permalink

charleneajose x The Stylogist

 The Stylogist aims to provide chic and trendy clothes at reasonable prices to soothe the cravings of all you fashionistas! All items are considered unique and some even, “one of a kind” since the clothes are designed and exclusively made for The Stylogist using only the finest of imported materials. (Source)

The Stylogist is a recently launched RTW line owned and managed by sisters Janine and Justy Gesalem. The brand was born out of the pair’s love for fashion. The love was further fueled by viewing different fashion blogs that inspired them to design clothes different from what the current market offers.  Most of the materials they use are imported from abroad and are not easily found in other boutiques. They really value quality over quantity and choose only the best materials for each item.  

What I love about the Stylogist is that they sell personally designed clothes with great quality but without the terrifying price tag. Items go from as low as 390php to 1200php. Another thing to love about them is because every piece is proudly Filipino made. Go Filipino pride!

Some of my favorites from The Stylogist’s latest collection, Urban Gossip.

On a semi-related note,  I have a little surprise for you guys! I will be giving out this pink Maybelle skirt to one lucky reader! Be sure to check out my blog at 10pm later tonight to find out how! :)

You can find The Stylogist on Multiply, Facebook and Twitter. You can also contact them through text by sending a message to 09228858551 or by sending an e-mail to thestylogist@yahoo.com

Logo and Urban Gossip photos from The Stylogist

Photography: Jash Manuel

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22 January 36 Permalink

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Hi guys! Today was a very productive day for me! I had a photo shoot for another online store earlier. Thank you to Christopher Lee for this opportunity! You can view some behind the scene photos he took for his blog here. I will be posting some tomorrow, too. So watch out for that. Anyway, I was dead tired upon arriving home and after I removed my make up and all those things,  Tommy went to my room and told me we were going out for ice cream. I was ready to fall in my bed but I’m not really someone who can say no to ice cream. Haha. So off to NLEX (Shell of Asia) we went. It’s the place nearest to us that has Dairy Queen eh. Hirap ng buhay probinsiyana! Haha.

P.S. Yes. Our dogs eat ice cream too. :P

I hope you all had a great Saturday! I shall go to sleep now. Good night! :)

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21 January 20 Permalink