Saturday, October 1, 2011

Green and bare it

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Some people grin and bear it, others smile and do it.
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We all meander through the daily hustle and bustle of life in however way we wish to. Joining the working class didn't make life any easier for me, except for the fact that I am slowly gaining independence and financial freedom. All those time sitting in rush hour traffic made me miss my 15-year run as a student. Gone are the days when thesis was my biggest problem and clothing options were endless. Graduating from college meant fleeing my comfort zone; no more gasoline allowance from the daddy, no more free pass from doing household chores when swamped with school work and no more incentive shopping after a certain achievement. As bittersweet as it sounds I've learned to love this new chapter and is surprisingly enjoying every second of it. We can grin and bear it, or just smile and do it ;)
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I took geek chic into a whole new level, complete with the bun, stained lips, socks and satchel. The onset of the typhoon made shooting outdoors impermissible and these photos were shot in my brother's bedroom. Thanks to Jose and Ela for taking my outfit photos for today! This dress is my new favorite recent-acquisition from Forever 21. I wasn't supposed to buy anything but the color, fabric and cut of this dress pretty much called for it! It looks all too sweet but wait till you see the back.
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Green and bare it!
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I just adore any article of clothing -- be it top or dress, with cut-out detail at the back! I like the subtle sexiness it exudes.
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Dress and glasses from Forever 21 | Leopard satchel from Impulse Co. | Studded heeled oxfords from tOnic | Gray socks from Peacocks London | Crystal fringe necklace bought from the U.S.
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I recently learned of this new photography app on the iPad and I've been hooked since this morning! Thank you Danielle Wassmer and Erickson Javier for the tip :) I unconsciously skipped lunch because I kept on tinkering from morning until late afternoon. I think I like it better than Instagram. You can choose your own combination of frames and effects and it can conveniently export your photos on flickr after editing! Ahh blogging made easy. The first two photos look as if I'm part of the Promises, Promises (Incubus) music video.

Thanks for checking in :) Keep safe everyone!

31 comments:

Valerie said...

aw you look so cute :)

Ana Maria said...

Thank you so much Valerie ;)

Cynthia said...

Hi dear, you look gorgeous in those photos Xx

decimal shoes said...

nice dress :D
I'll definitely will following you if you follow me :D
Decimal Shoes

Damy said...

Nice outfit! The dress is beautiful!, great bag, love animal print!
Kisses from Panama!

Ana Maria said...

@Cynthia - Hi :) Thanks so much! Thanks for dropping by too!

@decimalshoes - Thanks so much :) Hahaha okay, will definitely check out your blog!

@Damycool - Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving a comment ;) I really appreciate it!

kath said...

love the cut-out detail of your dress! :)

Ana Maria said...

Hi Kath I loooove it too <3 Haha thanks so much ;)

Anonymous said...

Hi dear, beautiful photos! What app is this ?

Pineapple Monsters said...

You look so pretty and I love your dress especially the detail at the back! What's the app you used? Ganda ng pagka-edit! :)

-Nix-

Ana Maria said...

Hi Nix :D Thanks so much!! I forgot the exact name of the app :( will post a comment on your blog pag nalaman ko na haha

Valerie said...

Your dress and satchel are to die for. :) You look great rocking this geek chic look dear. xx

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Ana Maria said...

So sweet of you ;) Thanks so much Valerie <3

Iulia Romana said...

THE DRESS is incredibly gorgeous :x its color, texture and shape are amazing ! lucky owner :)

Ana Maria said...

@lulia Romana - Why thanks so much :) I love it to bits!

Rizza Lana said...

those glasses are to die for Ana! + the bag,+ the dress--uhh, everything! ;)

Wonder Woman said...

Pretty! :)

The hair accessories are like hair bands by the way :)

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Ana Maria said...

@rizzalana - Thanks so much dear ;) That's so nice of you to say

@Wonder Woman - Thanks :D

Mars said...

I already like your personality even if I haven't met you yet. :) Something about you screams "smart" (and it's not because of the geeky vibe of the outfit). I enjoyed reading your "about me". I followed you! Looking forward to more of your posts!
Mars of fashion insouciance

Wonder Woman said...

You can also wear them pala as hippie bands. Just tried it! Hee hee.

Ana Maria said...

@ Wonder Woman - haha okay thank you :) I shall think about those pretty headbands!

@ Mars - Hi Mars, thank you for leaving such sweet words :) *kilig* I followed you back!

Cecilia said...

Your dress is so so gorgeous! I love backless dresses, and you pull them off so well!

Ana Maria said...

Hi Anh :) thanks so much!! You're friends are awesome for giving you a pair of JC's ;) lucky you!

Mars said...

Hello! I'm here again. :) You're from LB? Did you, by any chance, study at UPLB (I know you're from UP but is it LB?)? Coz I did! I took BS Bio there! :D

Ana Maria said...

Hi Mars :D Yep, UPLB represent! It's just too long to include so I just wrote UP :) '06 Agri ako!

Anonymous said...

You look super cute and yayyy for the Impulse Co leopard satchel!!! <3

www.honeyandrade.com

Ana Maria said...

HI HONEY :) Thanks so much <3

Yna Amores said...

I love the dress Ana you look youthful and cute :))

Ana Maria said...

Hi Yna love, Thank you :) I always thought I look older than my age haha

fashioneggpplant said...

your dress is gorgeous!!!! :)

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Ana Maria said...

Thanks so much fashioneggpplant :D