Pastel Summer

Summer is my second favourite time of the year. Christmas and Summer were battling for number 1 spot until it actually got THIS HOT. Haha. In order to survive, breezy is the way to go. Let your body breathe in things that are light-weight, absorb less heat, smooth on the skin, and don't cling too much to the body. Ofcourse, Don't forget protective gear-- sunnies, hats, sunblock, and whatnot.

This summer, If you don't find me in tropical prints paired with fresh whites and delicate neutrals; you'll see me sport chic creamy pastels like in these photos: wearing a peachy pink cap, seafoam green bralette, and lavender trousers paired with my Havaiianas pair that has the best of both worlds (the pastel strap and the tropical- printed sole. Yum.) There's no better way to look sweet despite the heat. 

Also, since I'm not so much a girly girl, I gave this look a bit of cool-girl spin by choosing pieces that either have a bit of structure (you can take these bottoms to the office too!) or a sporty touch. Then to top it off, for ultimate comfort and that much needed laid back effect, a pair of functional and pretty flip flops. Chic candy colors without the sweet 16 feel. Voila. 

Speaking of Havaiianas, Don't forget to drop by All Flip Flops at SM Seaside up to May 1 to make your very own Japanese- Inspired Havaiianas! Read more about it here. 

Flip- flops: Havaiianas

Trousers: Shnukum Manila at The Emporium

Top: Topshop

Cap: GAP

Say Konnichiwa to Summer with #MakeYourOwnHavaiianas2016 !

I dig everything customized. Who doesn't? From furniture, to clothes, to food, it's always a fun idea being able to have something made, custom built to your very own taste and preference. This April, we get the annual chance of customizing our own flip flops with a theme that features one of my most favorite places in sooo many ways-- Japan! Your own sole profile, own sole color, own strap, own pins, everything that screams YOU--with the Havaiianas touch and the kawaii twist. :)

There are many things to look forward to in April. One of the hottest months of the year brings with it the biggest and most anticipated customization event in the country, Make Your Own Havaianas. From April 22 to May 1, step into a celebration of self-expression and creativity inside All Flip Flops SM Seaside City at the lower ground floor of the mall’s Mountain Wing and mix and match buttery-soft, colorful soles with vibrant straps and fun pins.

Havaianas was born in Brazil in 1962, but an interesting fact is that the very first flip-flop was inspired by the Zori, a type of Japanese sandal made of fabric straps and rice straw roles. Today, Havaianas flip-flops show marks of these iconic rice patterns, making it a fusion of eastern Zen and western joy.

Each year, MYOH highlights a destination or theme that celebrates its heritage or encapsulates the ‘always summer’ state of mind and on its 11th year, it is its Japanese roots that MYOH pays tribute to, from this year’s 2016 limited edition commemorative sole inspired by Shibori, a Japanese fabric-dyeing technique, to its selection of kawaii pins. With Japan being an all-time favorite summer destination of Cebuano Havaianaticos, embellishments such as the The Sakura, Ramen, The Japanese Fan, The Empress, The Zori, Ninja and statement pins, among others celebrate the love for travel and the land of the rising sun’s unique lifestyle and influence on today’s pop culture.

Let your creativity bloom like the season’s cherry blossoms and share your Make Your Own Havaianas experience at #MYOHCEBU2016 and #MYOH2016. For more details, check out Havaianas Philippines on Facebook and @Havaianasphils on Instagram and Twitter. Register online and try out the many ways you can personalize your flip-flops at http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com/.

Ahh! Don't you just love summer.

So, if you were a pair of flip-flops what would you be? What would you look like? I'd like to know! See you all at All Flip Flops, SM Seaside! :)

Make Your Own Havaiianas 2012: Exclusive Launch

If there's one name that changed how the world viewed flip-flops, it's got to be Havaiianas. These pretty feet candies scream summer all year.

Last week, I was lucky to receive 2passes to the VIP launch for MYOH 2012  from Instylecebu. I was excited, Its like I was going to a slippers buffet. You get to choose everything-- from sole, to strap, to pin. I went with my sister Ninz. Here are photos from the event.

This is Carlo, my childhood friend, surprised to him being the senior assembler for the event. Let's just say he made the whole lining up extra easy for me and Ninz. :)) I'm not kidding, the lines were crazy!

My cute pair. My first colorful pair. Blue sole, pumpkin strap because I like that color combination and aviator pins for a cool factor. Also chose a happiness pin since choosing one will get you to donate to charity. I like that it has different pins on each side.

Ran into friends at the event, too. Jivah, Candice, and Ate Irish for CDN.

My sister chose a lime sole, matallic white strap, and soccer ball pin. Preppy, clean, and sporty. Cute huh? :)

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Here's what I wore to the event. I chose to come in something colorful to match the festivity, but easy and casual enough to move around in. Ive waited 6months just to finally wear these bell bottoms by my good friend and budding designer Rockell dela Mered! :))

Crochet Vest: Blind Clothing

Missoni Print Bell Bottoms: Theodore and Fred

Heels: Well, you can't see them

Hype? :)

I later changed into my new pair of flops because I got tired of all the standing aaand because I couldn't wait to try them out! Thanks again to Kristine Roa and Jaja Rama of bigseed media for this treat! Congratulations, Havaiianas! :)