cover up

plaid button down: Dickies | vintage denim shorts: Levi's | JC-inspired boots: Primadonna

oh no don't be fooled. its too impossible for me to wear this especially with the scorching hot weather we have here otherwise i'd be soaked in sweat! posting them anyway. 

xx

aiken

dress on

 sunnies: Aya Mini Shop | long cardigan: WAGW | top: thrifted 

denim cut-offs: Levi's (DIY) | flats: F21

this long cardigan (similar here) is definitely one of my favorites now can be worn in many ways. i know i didn't have a good outfit shot when i first wore this one so here's a better one (i guess?) i hope i gave this really cool cardi a justice. 

xx

aiken

less is more

 pardon the crossed eye brows here. haha obviously not picture-ready. 

 button down used as dress: thrifted | running shorts: the clothes hunter | (L) & (R) rings and flats: F21 | watch: Anne Klein bag: thrifted | sunnies: aya mini shop

 i think my parents would never let me leave the house wearing just the button down so i wore this running shorts from TCH so as to prevent any peek-a-boos and giving pervs their satisfaction.

a saturday filled with meet-ups calls for a button down shirt - here used as a dress - what with the sunny and hot Philippines. since its too hot and i knew i'd be driving that day, i have to take into consideration comfort when it comes dressing and putting on accessories which is why.. LESS IS MORE.   

TCH: march-april lookbook

this was the shoot i was talking about in my previous post. it was a really quick one but i think we were able to manage it well - i guess? so glad because we were able to catch the sun at its brightest. so guys if you could just check out the clothes hunter on facebook i would really appreciate it then let me know what you think about it. thank you :*

models:

Leigh Monique Galeos

Tresha Adele Sabordo

Ailea Jo Canice Capoy

xx

aiken

if that's what you wanted

fedora hat: gift | tee: dad's | pants: people are people | bag: sister's | shoes: sm dep't store

what is your go-to outfit when you just wanted to dress down or just wanted to look fuss-free? well, for me i usually lean towards tee-jeans/shorts-flats combo. they're trusted and they always work. this one for example i went with the jeans and just wore this fedora hat i received as a gift a few years ago to look as if i put a little effort on this look, also boyfriend tees for an effortless finish on your look plus the arm candies to add a little swag. after we shot this look, i immediately thought of Aimee Song of Song of Style 'coz her style is usually laid-back.

xx

aiken

sunkissed

 black bracelets and gold ring: F21 | skull bracelet: flea market | skull ring: WAGW | 

dress: gift | flats: F21

what would you wear on a sunny day? well i suggest something loose and light wherein you can easily move around with then just accessorize a bit. for me, when it comes to summer dressing, comfort should always be a priority. so that's what i came up with for today. i hope you liked it.

xx

aiken

TCH summer lookbook

here's a mini-shoot i did with my friends a few weeks back for the tee collection of The Clothes Hunter for their summer lookbook. tees are basic ensembles that not only boys should have, girls as well. but these tees have made a comeback looking so stylish even with their simplicity; unfinished seams, cropped and huge armholes which are all perfect for the summer heat, right? what's left to do is just to find the perfect match for your tees. denim shorts and studded leggings could never go wrong. 

what are you waiting for? head on now to their facebook page: the clothes hunter and feast your eyes with their new collection.

xx

aiken

chukie

i'm not talking about chukie the ugly doll but i'm talking about my chocolate drink in that carton. haha 

anyways this is what i wore yesterday because it was freakin cold when i left my place but the temperature was a little warmer in the afternoon. good thing my sweater has crochet details on the arms so the air can easily penetrate through my skin. 

 i love how my boots look. i really fancy vintage boots and i've actually been looking for a pair for quite awhile but i can't seem to afford the ones that i like. anyhow, my mom got me this pair a little after summer from PD. they're not vintage or overused but i'd like to think of it otherwise. haha just 'cause.

 oh well here i am with my epic, blurry and scary face with my failed attempt for a jump shot. haha well i guess there are always photos like this from behind the lens which you guys don't usually get to see when i post outfit shots. 

TGIF. 

you know that feeling when you just hang out with a few friends at a coffee shop and you reminisce at how crazy you guys were back in college, you start missing everyone and then you just started calling people and they started to come over. well that's basically how my day went yesterday. chitchat, had dinner and randomly went to a movie house to watch a thai horror film! :) F-U-N!

xx

aiken

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OUTFIT | monochrome

went monochromatic on this outfit, peplum top + maxi skirt. i don't know why but i had this boho feel (well minus the red puckered lips) the whole time i was wearing the whole ensemble. one factor would probably because of the earth-y tone and second is how maxi skirts give off that kind of feeling and its like i feel so comfortable in this outfit that i can move around in them even in heels. and speaking of my shoes, i just had to wear them again to give life and glitter to my monochromatic theme that night plus its so comfortable. so i guess expect more of this pair on my blog. haha 

well this bag is a repeater because its the most reliable. i guess because its black and that it usually matches with almost anything.

xx

aiken

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