Tips for a Successful Shopping Spree!

Hey readers! I've been MIA for a reaaaally long time and I apologize for that. I admit that both blogging and vlogging just aren't my top priorities lately. To make it up to you guys, here's a post on my own personal tips on how to shop wisely.

Tip #1: Set a budget.

Before leaving your house, give yourself an amount of money that you are willing to spend. It could be something like a goal or limit. This way, you would know your boundaries or when to stop. This could also help you keep track of how much you spend.

Tip #2: Explore the sale section.

Let's be real here guys, there are a ton of cute and affordable gems hiding in the sale section. Don't feel ashamed of browsing stuff that are marked down, because no one really cares how much you paid for your clothes. All they would focus on is how it looks.

Tip #3: Do not spend a lot of money on clothes that are uso now.

Uso or trendy clothes shouldn't be the bulk of your shopping bag. The only exception I could think of is if you actually have plans of wearing it numerous times. Trends that are popular now, might not be popular forever. 

Tip #4: Staple pieces are the priority.

Stock up on pieces that would be safe to wear all year round, whenever, and wherever. Investing on items that are really usable will help you save money and closet space. Some examples of what I think every girl should have are plain shirts, black leggings, a denim jacket, black and denim pants, and tank tops. 

Aannndd that's basically it! Keep in mind that I am not a professional stylist or something like that. These are only opinions and I am not forcing you to follow them. Below is my latest video which is actually a fashion haul wherein I'm going to show you guys the things I bought and where I got them from. I hope you enjoy! See ya next time lovelies. xoxo

 

Berkeley, CA

Today is one of those rare days I would actually post about something we did on the same day. It appears to me like I would fit in really well with the environment and feel of Berkeley. It's really diverse and extremely city-like. It's been a dream for me to get accepted to University of California, Berkeley although my intended major isn't one of it's specialties. *sobs* I would compare UC Berkeley to something like UP in the Philippines.

Moving on, we went on an adventure to Berkeley since we really haven't explored that area yet. We went to a park to take my little sister and cousins out. Basically just chilled, and took pictures!

This would mostly be a mini photo diary since there were lots of gorgeous shots I really have nowhere to put. Anyways, enjoy the photos!

*Outfit details*

Muscle Tee: H&M Necklace; Flannel; Sunnies: Forever 21 

Highwaisted Shorts: Thrifted Boots: Doc Martens

Mama and Papa!

Sorry for the lack of words for this blogpost. School is draining everything out of me, plus I'm sick too. Hopefully I get better in a few days. Have a great day everyone. xx

Back To School/ Fall Haul 2013

Hey guyyyss! It's been too long since I last posted something, so I've decided to just make a blog post about this mini collective back to school or we might as well call it "Fall Haul". This was originally planned to be a youtube video but my iMovie kept on crashing and I just waited till all the packages came in. I didn't buy these all at the same time. It just kind of accumulated. 

And since fall is just around the corner, most of the things I bought are already for the best season ever. Fall is just my favorite time of the year. Layers, boots, scarves, and burgundy! Everything just seems so pretty and cozy during this season. I won't keep you guys waiting any longer, let's jump into the haul!

These are just the basic must-haves. You would always need plain cardigans and a black bodycon skirt. I think these are wardrobe staples. I got the three of these from Forever 21 and I actually bought a plain gray dress along with these. I just couldn't find it in my closet right now. Haha!

We went to Pier 39 at San Francisco around a month ago for my sister's birthday and saw these. There were actually tons of different designs but I really really wanted to get the California crew neck sweater and that beanie. I just realized I didn't have any sweater that I could just throw on when it starts to get cold. 

I've been eyeing Brandy Melville's beanies for quite some time now but I think they're a little bit too expensive for just a beanie. So when I found this I thought it would be a great alternative to an $18 beanie from BM. And guess what? This was only $5! Such a great steal.

Now for the fun stuff. I recently just bought high-waisted jeans from American Eagle (not pictured cause it's in the laundry haha) and I really wanted something simple and boxy to pair with them. I found this "GEEK 83" crop top and it was the perfect shirt I was looking for. On the right, I bought this blue and green flannel at Forever 21. I think plaid flannels are a fall statement!

I've been searching for the perfect hooded utility/military jacket for the longest time now and I finally found it! I got this jacket from Forever 21. It's lightweight and perfect for layering during fall. I could already sense that this would be one of my favorite fall/winter pieces!

If you guys follow me on Instagram, you are probably already familiar with these two pieces. I got both online. The dress is from Sheinside, and the white skort is from Romwe. I've been contemplating for like a week whether I would get the white Zara inspired skort or the black one. But since I already have too much dark pieces, I went with white!

I actually found this dress from a youtube video from one of my favorite youtubers, Laur-DIY. It's just this perfect mini mineral-washed dress with a crochet detailing on the waist. The length is kind of too short though so it's just really perfect for girls who are around 5'0-5'3ish. 

These shoes are like all over blogs. I'm pretty sure they would be a fall hit so I made sure I got them before stores run out. I got these from Charlotte Russe for a pretty good deal. It's just a perfect blend of edge and sophistication. Definitely a must have!

These white laced oxfords are from H&M. It's just a simple pair of girly oxfords. I love them because it's easy to dress up and down!

Last but not the least, I got these brown combat boots from Charlotte Russe, again. I think every single girl must have a pair of brown combat boots. It's just one of those go to shoes because they match anything and everything, just like Black Doc Martens but obviously this is much cheaper.

So there you go! I hope you found this post entertaining because I really enjoyed creating it. This could serve as an inspiration for all you girls out there planning to shop for fall. Till next time!

xoxo

Back to Black: Part I

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Hey everyone! I know I say this in almost every single entry but, I'm sorry for the lack of posts on my blog. Summer's been really good to me and I've been too occupied with a lot of things hence the overdue posts.

But anyways, I'm back and I'm in the process of starting this series called "Style What?" The phrase "say what?" served as in inspiration while I was thinking of a title. "Style What?" already speaks for itself. I believe you already know what it'd be all about. I'm going to pick a piece from my wardrobe and style it in 3 different ways. Leave a comment below if you have any suggestions for my next posts!

The staple piece I chose for the pilot entry is a black skater skirt. (Hence the post's title) You guys are probably wondering why I picked that. Well mainly because it's been such a hype for the past few months and I'm not going to deny, I really adore it. It's one of the pieces you would want to keep no matter what season it is because of it's versatility and more so because it's black! Anything black is easy to dress up and down.

I'm dividing Back to Black in three different posts and I will be presenting a style in each. For the first one, I went with the "soft grunge" style.

I consider this soft grunge because it's the most "rebel" type out of all 3 outfits I laid out and prepared. It looks girly and funky at the same time. The combination of a denim vest + skirt & heels did a good job balancing the look.

Denim Vest: Levis Gray Tank: Forever 21 Skirt: Cotton On Belt: Hollister

Wedges: People Are People (Philippines)

I am currently addicted to stacking up some rings. Aren't they so adorbz?!

Knuckle Rings: Forever 21

Love Bangle: Forever 21 Layered Bracelet: Nordstrom Braided Bracelet: Cotton On

(The picture of my rings and bracelets aren't edited. I love my portrait lens so much.)

Oh and can I just express how happy I am for finally getting a better hang of self-timer and a tripod!

Liebster Award

Hello everyone! It's been quite a long time since I last blogged. This is frankly because I'm slowly shifting from blogging to vlogging. But recently, I received an email notification that Infinite Existence just tagged me for this Liebster Award! Thank you very much, Niña! :)

1. What prompted you to start blogging?

- It's mainly because I want to serve as an inspiration to all the girls out there, who don't have that much courage to go out from their comfort zone and explore the world of fashion! :)

2. What is your most treasured possession?

- I have 3. I hope that's fine haha but my DSLR, Macbook, and iPhone.

3. Who is your favorite blogger?

- Most definitely Zoe Suen.

4. If you had superpowers, what would it be?

- The ability to teleport or be invisible!

5. Day or Night, why? 

- Night. I love night lights, the sky when it's night, the breeze, and all that.

6. What's your favorite book?

- HUNGER GAMES

7. Share your favorite quote.

- Mind over matter, brain over heart

8. If you had a whole year off and you had an infinite amount of money, what would you do?

- Travel and shop!

9. Say "hello" in three different languages/dialects, I dare you. Hah! (no google translate)

- Hola, Hoy? :)), bonjour

10. What was the last movie you watched?

- Man of Steel

11. Do you know This Century? If you don't, please google them and listen to their songs and tell everyone how you feel about it. (Sorry huge fan here)

- Haha! Thanks for the advice. ;)

And that's basically it! I'm kind of in a rush right now, so I'm just going to create another post for the people I'll be tagging and the set of questions for them. For now, stay tuned for my next post about 4th of July soon. Thank you again Niña! xx

Summer Lovin'!

Hey everyone! I've been MIA, as usual. And I'm sorry for that. I honestly didn't have time to update my blog because of school and such. Although yesterday, the school year finally ended! I have this bittersweet feeling about it because first of all, I'm not ready to be a senior yet and second because it's finally summer! If you guys follow me on instagram, which is @mikaelapangilinan, you would be updated on my weekly happenings (I have been posting a lot of selfies lately though).

Just recently, I became interested in joining the vlog hype. I personally think it's much easier, fun-er, and a more interactive way of sharing deets of my daily life with you. I have been shamelessly promoting this on my twitter and my instagram account and if ever you have not seen it yet, it's MsVlogabond. Why MsVlogabond? Well, I got that from the term vagabond which means something like a person who wanders from place to place, and that's what my youtube channel is all about. I would mostly be vlogging about places I visited and all that. I will try to incorporate outfit inspiration videos, tutorials, and challenges too! If ever you guys have any suggestion on what kind of videos I should make, please message me at ask.fm (which is also by the way my newest addiction besides Vine)

And I guess that's it! I will share my latest video below (please watch on HD) and I'll see you guys soon. Toodles! xx

Spring Break Haul!

Hello chicas! (and if ever there are chicos but that'd be weird) I feel like I owe my blog a load of blogposts. I'm sorry I've been slacking a lot due to school. Anyways, I was thinking of making a video of my spring haul but then I really can't find time to do it soooo voila! I decided to just come up with a blogpost for it. A lot of people are asking me where/from what store do I shop or buy my clothes, and I honestly find my answer redundant because with all honesty, like 95% of my wardrobe is from Forever 21. Without exaggeration. Haha! Okay too much chatting and let these pictures just talk for themselves.

Coral Skirt; Olive Green Shorts; Peplum Skirt: Forever 21

Light Denim Skater Skirt: Cotton On

Acid-wash shorts: Love Culture

Short or cropped tops are like essentials for spring and summer!

San Francisco and LA Bones tanks: Brandy Melville

Denim Bustier: Thrifted

Blue Bandeau; White Laced Crop Top: Forever 21

Tie-knot fronts are my current faves!

Denim Striped tie-knot: Love Culture

Pink chained-collar tie-knot: Forever 21

Cat Graphic Muscle Tank; Floral Cross Muscle Tank; 

Floral Peplum Top: Forever 21

Floral Mini Dress: Forever 21

I already wore some of these in my latest outfits but I never got to blog about them. Although if you guys follow me on Instagram, you would be pretty updated with my looks! For the mean time, I will post some of them here so you guys could take a look and let me know what you think!

Easter 2013 Outfit!

Thanks for keeping up with me guys! Till my next blogpost. xoxo