It’s Summer and Labor Day Weekend! While most of Manila’s finest are headed to Laboracay, I had a mini vacation in my own backyard. A few beers, some Jim Beam and a yummy burger by the poolside is just as fun as the pounding music with sweaty bodies clushing togther in the spirit of summer.
Swimsuit is from I Love Koi! Kiomono is from Supre.
*I’m a size 6-8 US.
The fashion Gods gave the commandment that every girl must own a little black dress.
I’ve found mine and I have treasured it since 2012. I bought it in Rome because I felt I needed an LBD in the city where Audrey Hepburn ran away with Gregory Peck. (However, I know the LBD belongs to Breakfast at Tiffanys). The Gods were right, as this dress has become my savior. IT belongs in any occasion. I’ve worn it to birthdays, meetings, events, even just a casual day out.
Accessorizing is so easy with it and it’s so comfortable. Any girl with any style needs one.
I added a cute flower for the pinup touch and did my hair in a wet set for those vintage curls.
It was my friends birthday filled with lots of alcoholic beverages. The night ended spontaneously on a trapeze net. Yes, the acrobatic art form of swinging yourself on bars. We didn’t actually perform ourselves but drinking beers on a net in the middle of the city was pretty great to me.
Happy Birthday Chesca!
This dress screams Dorothy! Where is my Toto? My outfit belongs at a picnic, but instead I took it to a taco shop. El Chupacabra, located on Polaris St. In Makati, is the place to find the local hipsters grubbing down on carne asada, gorditos and sweet sweet horchata. This place is pretty close to something I would get back home in LA.
Gingham is one of my favorite pinup prints, and with my white cardigan this outfit is perfect for a hot summers date.
I think I’m having an affair with the color teal. This dress is so cute with it’s polkadots and the structure of the color makes it a classic pinup look. The material is so light which is perfect for summer. My shoes are Philippine hand-made and guess for how much? Just Php 250! I did my makeup light for the day because of the insane humidity that is happening. This look is overall pretty simple.
Summer is here!
A light colored wardrobe is in play now, and with this pretty teal peplum skirt makes me feel all summery (if thats a word). I bought it back when I had big red mermaid hair, and when I would wear this…ala Ariel! The top is a china floral print in a bustier structure so it’s fun for summer and perfect for the heat. A denim jacket during the humid hell of summer? Don’t worry it’s a very light jacket and needed for when at night the summer night becomes cool and eerie.
My long-time boyfriend, Diego, is in medical school. That comes with exhausting hours of studying and endless exams. Leaving him with no time for a good clean haircut. Last Saturday, we had been in the city for some errands. While at it, we passed by Hombre Manila. A fairly new salon for men that has just opened in January 2015 located along Arnaiz St. (Pasay Rd.) at Park Square . Upon walking in from the summer heat, we were greeted by the owner Jen Leung. She knew her stuff. Immediatley she knew how Diego’s hair was. Difficult, a mess, and all over the place. You see, Jen had studied in the states and had been cutting hair for 21 years over at the capital (Washington D.C.) She’s not the only one with years of experience. Her staff even includes a barbera! Yes, a woman barber! And don’t worry ladies, they do women’s hair too. So if you want to get your treatment done, a quick trim or even a mani-pedi while your man is getting his cut on, welcome the new bonding experience. Diego began with a good massage, which he definietly deserved after months of final exams! And soon the magic began… The Junior stylist Horhe began clipping, snipping and styling at ease. And soon Diego looked like a gentleman. Fresh and clean, and no more stressted-out medical student. 
Hombre Salon for Men is located on the ground floor at Park Square, Ayala Center, Makati City. (Across SM Makati) Hair cuts range from P450-P1,200 Contact and Follow: (0917) 721-6337 Facebook: Hombre Manila Instagram: @HombreManila
I love sweetheart halter dresses! They are the perfect structure for a day dress. Can’t get enough of them.
I have found a perfect infograph for those looking for a clear definition on what pinup, rockabilly and all vintge style is/consist of! This is perfect for those who follow my blog and want to get to understand my style and love.
The skater skirt has been a trend lately and most girls have them in their wardrobe in a number of colors. Red, blue, black…as it’s a basic comfy skirt it can sometimes be plain and sporty.
Here are some ways on making the skater skirt into a pin-up look.
Usually a tee or tank looks good with a skater skirt. But to make it a little pin-up I usually go for halter tops, sailor stripes or off-sholder looks.
For a cute look I like cardigans. Usually in bright pastel colors. Or if you want something edgy and going for a rockabilly look a fitted Jean jacket is great too.
SHOES. Ballet flats are the obvious choice for casual looks, but black and white Converse or the Saddle Shoes will make the look vintage preppy. Lace wedges or a Mary Jane pump will give the vixen pin-up look, yet still keeping it comfortable.
You can’t forget about hair and makeup. This is what will bring the look together. Winged eyeliner, red lipstick, curls in the hair and maybe a flower or a bandana. A pair of cateye sunglasses and you are good to go!
Easy pin-up style with a basic fun trend that you can easily do!
The Pin-up Girl Manila 