InstaBEAST ❤

Since Instagram has become such a daily habit for me, it has turned me into little miss lazy pants in terms of actually getting my behind on blogspot. In an effort to change this, I have decided to start updating regularly with all my Instafashion/beauty related snaps.

1. Summer heat + fever = death. Hat from Bangkok, monogram shirt thrifted.
2. My blatant half-nekkid contribution to Stylebible.ph's beach/pool wear feature. Zara bikini bottom, DIY headband worn as bandeau, silk kimono made by yours truly.
3. Playing with my happy meal toy in my Wanderlust by Maggie Wilson ruffled bikini, tortoise sunnies from street market in Morocco.
4. "I don't have ugly friends." And they all talented, too. #beastfriends
5. Now and then. Summer Hair Dare feature by my lovely amazon friend Sarah Meier on spot.ph. What's next?
6. My usual "work-bound" outfit & my friend Dee Jae Paeste's insane-o street-art. Ladies and gents, TALENT.
7. Post hair chop at The List. Snip snip snip. Hello summer heat, I'm ready!
8. What I wear to work on Incognito Fridays.. so you can remember to....... Comme Des Fuckdown tee from Terminal Inc. at Ronac Center. Go get 'em!
9. Sunday SUNDAZED at Aracama outfit.. a.k.a. "Group Therapy" for me and my galpals. Illest tee cut up into one-shouldered tank, swag courtesy of Mr. Fatlace, the man behind Illest himself. Illest is available at Trilogy boutique, and soon on Pormada.com. Snapback from Bangkok, shoes from Parisian.
10. Cameo by yours truly in the Philippine Star for StokedInc in their brand new surfwear. If you are a waterbaby, you must must must check it out.

I have realized today that Instagram has helped me appreciate my blessings in such a big way. On the dog days, I spend a few minutes scrolling down on my profile, in order to remind myself of all the beauty around me, and it instantly brings back the happy. I highly recommend it.. now go and post something inspiring, and flood my feed!

HOLLA at your girl on IG @renegadeloverrr  ❤

Hope you kids had a perfect sunday, because I sure did. Bisouuuus X

All about that, personality crisis, you got it while it was hot

I was always under the impression that lighter hair made me look younger.. and possibly friendlier. But after piling on the pound of makeup I wear to work, I am starting question that all over again.

But then again, maybe my filthy nicotine habit is to blame.

So I'm halfway out the door to test drive the "new me" - back with a conclusion soonish, which I can hopefully come up with after all the chemicals have stopped seeping through my skull and destroying my last 4 brain cells.

Hopefully.

And I would give all this and heaven too

Who would have thought I might be able to fake the bride gene so easily? And to think, the day we shot this, was the day of all "I didn't sleep because I was fighting with my boyfriend all night" days. And the best actress award goes to.. Of course, if you have a whole team of beauty experts and an obviously indescribably talented photog/magician on your side, the results aren't all that surprising. And if you are wondering why I look so happy and giggly, I must confess, it is probably because of my good friend and stylist Erica Paredes telling me I look like a cream puff in the dress and then commanding me to look "glowing" and "radiating" - two words I would only use to describe myself with if I had suddenly turned into bright yellow radioactive matter. Naturally.

METRO WEDDINGS May 2012 is now available on stands. ♥

Metro Weddings May 2012

by Erica Paredes

Photo by Dix Perez

Makeup by Ara Fernando

Hair by Elaine Ganuelas

Will you still love me tomorrow?

My first mobile post! My can't-live-without MacBook is at the shop do I have to grin and bear, meaning figure out a way to scratch this itch via iPhone. In a few days I'm getting on a plane and flying into wonderland.. I am a bag of nerves!!!

Today I shot a beauty editorial for Bridal Magazine. I am so not the 'bride type' and I'm honestly almost convinced I don't posess the bride gene. Nonetheless, working with my pseudo sister Erica is always something I'll get out of bed for. Especially because she knows me so well, that she already had the flowers ready to be inserted into my hairdo. And while the other two models were giggly and in love, I couldn't help but remark that maybe I could be "cynical bride", just to restore some balance in the world. Of course Erica, knowing me all too well, couldn't hide a giggle. But I think "grumpy bride" would have worked just as well.

♥

I told you I was trouble, you know that I'm no good..

 What a rollercoaster! I need a breather, someone step on the brakes!

These photos were taken two Saturdays ago, at Jean Hill's fashion show at Fever Luxe Lounge at the Sofitel. The hair and makeup was amazing, bold and feminine, lashes to death and hair braided in sections and then bunned at the nape. Jean made me a different dress at the last minute, so i wasn't prepared for how sexy mine was gonna be.. I should have hit the gym first! I swear, I didn't breathe much that night.. hahha.

Her clothes are not sewn but braided, knotted and woven together. Its hard to describe, even for myself.. you have to see it in person. The seamless fit almost molds the dress to your curves.. and then just drapes. Everyone looked amazing in their outfits and although almost naked, I felt comfortable, much thanks also to the help of a little double sided tape..

I can barely find the time to blog, I am always either tired, hungover or on the brink of an anxiety attack. I have quit (for the Nth time!) my disgusting smoking habit.. 3 days and counting, but my withdrawals are making me nervous and sleepy at the same time, if that's even possible. Only a little wine and lots of fried rice seem to help and long long walks.. at the mall. Sale season is beckoning me to sacrifice myself and my financials - at a constant rate. Now that I think about it, I should probably just stay away from a mall, yes? It is lovely that I have reignited my flame of a love for this thing we nonchalantly call "footwear".. but I fear this time around it will drive me to starvation.. I will become a skinny girl who loves wine - and has pretty shoes. Sounds like a plan.. no?

wearing (after show) Forever 21 lace shorts, vintage bodysuit, Zara platform heels

 Photos are by:

Jun Reynales
Eddieboy Escudero
Allen Ros
Melody Gonzales Lucson

Do you cry out in your sleep?

Time to focus on the basics: finishing Homer's "The Odyssey", painting my nails, illustrating, blogging, writing.. anything that will keep me away from my best friend Jack and the trouble he brings..

Hello Loverrrrr

Nu haer? Noo heyr? New hair?

♥

LEE Rocks Boracay * Black Moon

wearing vintage leopard shorts, Hanes polka dot bra, Forever 21 tank, flea market bag, I love you store nametag w/DIY chain

Everyone knows I'm a bit of a neon/black light fan, so this party kinda blew my mind. I have to admit I was tempted to climb up on the barricades to fish down one of the giant spiral dream catchers.. now if only I had brought a bag big enough to hide it in. The drinks inside the pastel buckets were deadly and enough to intoxicate an entire family of drunks. There were people smeared with neon paint, who had to be dodged in fear of staining my favorite tank, and some of the things written on their bodies made for some pretty unexpected entertainment. Why anyone would seriously write "Mr. Hotness" on their chest is a tad confusing but nonetheless amusing as hell.. oh and also a little unsettling.

How amazing is Earl Semitara's hair? ♥

More events coming up this weekend [Women's Health, Havaianas..] so I guess I shall see y'all on the beach then. Remember to slather yourself in sunscreen, the heat is intense and I pretty much just wish I could spend my days sitting in a bathtub full of frozen yogurt.