Coco

Chanel 2.55 black Coco canvas double flap from the Trend Bureau. Shoes & one-piece from Forever21.

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My first month of living alone started out to be a healthy balance of fun and work, but now it has also proven to be one of the easiest paths to self-destruction. Living at the Fort is just pure convenience and ever since I stepped into college I've always daydreamed about being able to live closer to this place. Church Simplified happens here, there are great running tracks, my favorite restaurants and shops are here, etc. Of course the cost of living is higher than most places but I think that's the biggest thing that's pushing me to work even harder. Reviewing for the board exam's gotten me a bit sullen so I've been stepping out at night even more. Everything is just so near me! And even if I love working alone and can survive the entire day without talking to anyone, I still crave for the company of friends. I've been hating myself a lot for not being able to decline when friends ask me to go out, knowing that I have class everyday (even an 8-hour class on Sundays). I've been trying to run and do yoga more so the constant sleep-deprivation isn't so ideal... 

With all the crazy night-outs and abuse my favorite party bag has gotten, I'm so happy that I recently found this cute Chanel purse to replace it with! I know the print's hard to pair with most outfits and some would probably use it as a main accessory, but I think it didn't really clash with my printed dress last night. I LOVE the different pockets of the Chanel 2.55. Don't forget to check out the Trend Bureau, they always restock on brand new as well as pre-loved branded bags and accessories. 

I know I owe all of you bigger photos of my flat (I've been posting some on Instagram, my username is Raleene) but I'm not done decorating my rooms. I feel like I need to fill up some of the bare walls so that will be in an entirely different post. 

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I always forget to promote our gigs here and I feel like I should do that more often... Please watch us on the 24th (Friday) at Mercato Centrale, BGC! We will be performing for the TOMS Good Folk Fest and it'll be a lot of fun! The lineup is amazing and we're so happy to be a part of it. 

This event is for the benefit of TOMS' giving partner, WeInternational. All proceeds from the event will go to the foundation.

Celebrate FOOD, FASHION, ART and MUSIC

Hosted by: Nicole Andersson

Performances by:

Techy Romantics

Bee Eyes

Luigi D'Avola

Walkie Talkies

Yolanda Moon

Carla Manglapus and the Executives

WITH SPECIAL GUEST: DJ CALLUM DAVID

Live Art by: Dee Jae Pa'este and Frank Magalona 

Plus BAZAARS, RAFFLES, AND MURAL PAINTING from sponsors and partners.

Please follow the Walkie Talkies Twitter account and like our Facebook page if you haven't yet. 

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Just wanted to fill you in with my life at the moment. I promise to tone down on the partying. I seriously need to study!!! 

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Roaring Twenties

Obligatory girls' room mirror shot

And this was the last photo taken with my camera (I know, why did I even bother bringing it?)

We spotted Vania in the bathroom and we all got too excited that we forgot to take a better photo 

Happy birthday, Paolo!

Thank you to Mia for the headdress & Izabelli for the pearls. My fashion friendsies are the best!!!

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Our friend Paolo chose a really fun theme for his 19th birthday this year, so when I found out that Mia was flying in from Cebu I was super excited to dress up for it! Initially I planned to wear another black dress for the night but I ended up repeating my trusty bandage LBD since it was simpler and I felt that the accessories and makeup were already over the top. The lovely people at Emphasis did my hair and I think it completed the whole 20's look. The only thing that cost me for this night's outfit were my shoes! I won't mention the brand since they left my feet aching so much by the end of the night. I may have to invest in some insoles or sell them at the next Bloggers United Bazaar. They're really pretty but I don't know why I can't seem to find a decent & comfortable pair of pumps around here. Might be because my feet are so weird-- I'm either a size 7.5, 8 or 8.5, so when choosing shoes I really need straps that go around my feet. So far all my purchases have been okay except for all the pumps.

I had so much fun catching up with Mia that day. We went around the Fort and Makati to look for last-minute beauty supplies (lash glue, false lashes, contacts, etc.). We were so loud and bubbly the entire day that we ended up feeling sleepy when we got to the party. Thankfully all our friends were there and the music was just too good so our sleepiness wore off.

Oh and since this post is in line with the 20's theme, can I just say that I am SO excited to watch the Great Gatsby-- the trailer looks amazing!!!



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Walkie Talkies- Thinkin Bout You

Our version of Frank Ocean's Thinkin Bout You.
Recorded on a rainy Saturday when our classes got suspended :)
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