The Rockin Burger in Town | BROCKS BURGER

When it comes to comfort food, very few options surpass the good old hamburger. It's one of the go-to foods that we can always keep on hand to satisfy our primal food cravings. Burger is a  sandwich that has become such an essential part of human culture ever since it was discovered. People became insane with burgers and have been on a burger quest since then. The competition for the best burger has gone mad. Some burgers are gourmet and piled high with toppings, whereas others are thinner, simpler, wrapped in paper, steamy and sloppy. 

Raise your hands up in the air and scream. The burger that will rock the town with the loudest taste of beef from intro up to bridge is now serving. 

The Flare Game| ‘70s Trend With Ease

Skinnies, take a seat. 

Love, Flare!

Skinny jeans move back. Please give way to the unsung hero of the denim world. For the last few years denim world has been dominated of skinny silhouettes. Skinny jeans have stayed on top for so long. I never thought I'd see so many stylish women abandoning their skinny jeans to embrace the wide-leg, the bell-bottom, and the kick-flare for the last season. Yes! Yes! Flares are back from the seventies with a vengeance. Flares emerged out of their cave of uncoolness to make a stand once again, trouncing down the runways and on the streets on the legs of editors, bloggers and street style stars.

If you're a skinny-leg loyalist, if you've put Flares in a no-go zone because you think they'll be unflattering or hard to pull of, let me explain: bells help elongate your stems, especially with higher waists and platforms, so you'll look extra lean. The ultimate leg-lengthener. It balance hips and flatters every figure. 

But of course some styling tricks are required: You have to be aware of your waist. Don't pair it overly long tops and a heel, a pair of wedges or platform clogs really takes the leg-lengthening aspect to your height. Flared jeans is about dressing like you mean it. It's not about lazy dressing.

I'm skinny and petite (ever since!Boo!) so proportion is everything. I've seen slimming capabilities of flare jeans. It will make me look extra thin (though, I'm super thin already!haa!) and I don't want that. I added a a sleek striped crop top to create an illusion of a wider upper half.

Cropped Sweater-H&M| Flare Jeans-Gap 

From Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie to Local celebrities and tons of our favorite style bloggers, we found tons of flare-kick inspiration that will make you  switch things up and  put your skinny jeans to rest. 

 If your skinnies are made to blend in, flares are made to stand out.

So do yourself a favor and try flared jeans!

Dig Now, Strut Later! | Ukay is OK

I'm a notorious Ukay savvy and I'm proud of it. Ukay is OK! There's nothing wrong with it. When you do Ukay shopping it doesn’t mean you’re poor. I'm about to try and clear that up. Most people think only poor people (I don't mean to hurt anyone.) shop at Thrift Stores. Let me shake off the stigma in thrift shopping. Believe me when I tell you that only people with creative juices and has a true fashionista heart can shop and win at thrifty store. Remember: You can always look great for less if you have the "eye" and you're open minded. Your penny can't define your style.

Thrifting/Ukay-Ukay:

 It’s the most cost-effective way to get unique vintage clothing. It's like treasure hunting but with clothes and you have to pay for the treasure you found. You can have a chest full of clothes and good finds in just a small amount of money.

If you're a savvy shopper and a certified Ukayista. Be proud, your struggles and patience in digging unorganized bundles of clothes is  worth it. There's nothing to be ashamed of. Dig now, strut the runway later.  Let your fine fashion set sail.

 Here’s proof that the struggle is worth it. I found this awesome shirt dress after digging through dress section for a million years. It looks so cool, modern, wearable, I love it! And it was only P180 (haggled to P100), sweet victory!

 A shirt dress is a style of dress that borrows details from a man's shirt.This classic piece is now back to the forefront and my favorite part of it is that, it's a great combination of sexy and tomboy. It has the "I didn't spend 4 hours picking out my outfit "  look (Boyfie will throw a party!haha) and the "Hey, I still look sexy and fab".

The Ultimate trans-seasonal look, I added a flair to the staple low-key linen shirt dress and a pair of heels uniform with a ripped and tattered jeans.This combo reflects my desire to look cool without being over-dressed or exaggerated. A dress will always and forever be the one piece wonder. Never wear your dress the same way again. 

Shirt Dress-Thrifted (Ukay)| Tattered Jeans-Thrifted (Ukay)| Heels- DV (168Mall)

I encourage you to give it a first time go or a second. Stretch your peso and try thrifty shopping. It's awesome!

 Go forth and hunt treasures. 

Little Shoulders to Bare

How is summer over already? It flew by warp-speed style and I’m sad to put long days by the beach wearing bikinis and endless road trips behind. It pains me to see summer slip away. But it pains me more to think that  rainy season is here already.

Stripe Away!

Fortune Island: Pocket Size Greece of the South

An extremely stunning island with pristine white sand and an Acropolis with Grecian pillars and statues on the edge of the island overlooking the blue sea.

Can you guess where I am?

Going Barefoot

I had a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with a bit of tranquility two a weeks ago when we visited Alibijan (link here). It was a small heaven in itself far away from tech-heavy and work-driven realities. The place was good as a breakaway from my busy life, I had the chance to relieve stress and think of nothing but to relax. We stayed for almost two days and that will never, never be enough. I will never have enough.

Alibijaban

Quezon province is home to a lot of beaches that are still untouched and unexploited, leaving it's natural beauty to mesmerize you. Some may not yet discover this enchanting island in Quezon. There's so many beautiful beaches in Quezon. Cagbalete, Borawan and Kwebang lampas to name a few.

Alibijaban /'a-li-bi-ha-ban'/

Trip Together, Not Alone ( 4 Reasons Why Couples Should Travel Together)

Traveling alone can be the ultimate self-indulgence. It can be one of the most rewarding, inspiring, fulfilling and empowering activities you can do in your life. While traveling with your best friend is unbelievably fun. But traveling with your significant other,with the one you love can be one of the most memorable experiences of discovery and sharing you can possibly have. There is nothing better than having a compatible traveling companion.You’re not alone nor are you' just traveling with some friends. It’s more than that. You're traveling with the person you love the most. (Ahhhh! Cheeseballs). 

Bridge by the Beach

Maricaban Island: Hidden Gem of Tingloy

Summer is here! I'm ready to go under the sun and explore.

A visit to the beach is one of  my life’s greatest pleasures. I typically enjoy a beautiful beach destination, as I find the crystal blue water and sand to be the 

Seize the Summer

It's the time of the year again. My heart is jumping. I'm exhilarated and excited, all at the same time. 

The blue sky and the sun beating down hard outside is nature's way of reminding me that my favorite season is just around the corner. Two more weeks and I'm done with the finals. Few more days before I break up and bid farewell to school requirements, home works and all! Oh please, fast-forward to Summer! I can't wait to free my wild gypsy soul. 

WHITE: not just for the Bride

A new and another month starts. February just flew by and I'm a little heartbroken now because my friends (more than friends)/Sissies from another womb are  flying back to Canada this coming Sunday. 

To start my post, I would like to  talk about the perfect place to shoot we've discovered inside our campus. Oh!I feel like I'm the first lady inside the Malacanang palace. Just Kiddin. This is one of the many amazingly picture-perfect spots  in our university. I just died!!! Ahhhg!  I couldn't ask for more, so perf!

To combat the hotter temps that are starting to sneak up, I have decided to bring up the mood up with a white-out ensemble. I've been into color co-ords lately and I'm so obsessed with it. I finished off this look with a dash of pink hue to brighten up the ensemble.

WHITE is not just for the BRIDE. The standout shade was a hit on the catwalk with models dressed from head to toe in the crisp color. Even celebrity's ensembles on-and-off duty are inspiring us to run into our closets and figure out how wear to the shade year round.

TOP DV| LACE PENCIL SKIRT (similar here: skirt) |Pointed-Toe T-strap (thrifted) 

Thanks for dropping by.

xo,

Jean

Denim Duo

Student's week in our university is over! Back to reality and school grind again. We celebrated Lasallian festival last week, February 16-21. It was a weeklong event packed with collegiate and institutional activities. Meaning no classes for the whole week. Wohoooo! I didn't attend or join any activities during the festival, but I really enjoyed it! Because.. Because.. Because.. I have much time to do outfit posts and I don't need to worry about school stuffs. 

  My semester in college is almost over, and finals are just around the corner. So before I place myself on a semi-hiatus, let me share this denim ensemble to you lovies. 

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Denim has become a modern-day closet staple for everyone. It is  timeless. The styling possibilities of it are virtually endless. You can never go wrong with it. It matches and go with everything.

 I doubled up on my denim because I strongly believe that twice as much denim is twice as good. Fashion rules are meant to be broken and that includes wearing denim on denim. 

DENIM DUO

 I paired up my denim top and jacket with a pair of distressed denim jeans for an easy outfit. I added sophisticated heels  to look very glam and swiped of lipstick for an extra polish.

How can you dress it down?

For a casual  look, put on  a pair of sneakers and give them a kick. 

Top- H&M |Denim Jacket Thrifted(similar here Denim|Distressed Denim -Kirin2|Slip ons -Korean Shop (similar here Sneakers)

Style this duo and give your own go!

Thanks for dropping by.

Let your fine fashion set sail.

(c) Ethan Castro