Sometimes I get asked about what goes on during my shoots. Let me try to show you by reading this blog entry! 🙂 This shoot was a fun collaboration with my friend and great photographer Jericho Cruz (@cruz.jerichojoseph) This was a studio shoot, which is a lot different from shoots I do on location. In… Continue reading Photoshoot Behind the Scenes!
The Underrated Italian Food Haven
When people talk about the best italian restaurants in Manila, they often rave about places like Bellini's. However, here's an underrated, unhyped place that's just as as good or even better; Pepperoni Pizzeria. (Photo taken with Oppo F5) Interior and Ambiance Pepperoni Pizzeria in UP Town Center is quite the charmer. With its well lit… Continue reading The Underrated Italian Food Haven
Stress Busting at the New Spa In Town – Soji Wellness Spa! ♥
Stress can cause more danger to you than you think. Thankfully, there are many ways to help relieve your stress, and well, pampering yourself at a Spa is one of them! I am so glad that I discovered this new hidden gem located at the Banawe Lifestyle Center, Quezon City: Soji Wellness Spa. Here are… Continue reading Stress Busting at the New Spa In Town – Soji Wellness Spa! ♥
On Ending the Stigma Attached to Getting Tattoos – Let Me Convince You
Having a tattoo in the Philippines means that you are already subject to discrimination. As someone who has five tattoos, I've been there. Many jobs require that you do not have any tattoos, or visible tattoos, no matter how competent you are for the job, you will not be accepted solely because of having a tattoo.… Continue reading On Ending the Stigma Attached to Getting Tattoos – Let Me Convince You

What Would Our Disney Princesses Be Wearing Today? Disney Princess Looks RECREATED! CLICK AND SEE! ❤
I've been meaning to do this piece for quite some time now and thankfully I was finally able to find looks and shoot them 🙂 so here you go, check out the princess looks I've recreated! ❤ 1. Belle Outfit Details: Top - http://www.shoptm.ph, Pants - Uniqlo, Pumps- Janylin 2. Aurora Outfit Details: Top - Dapper… Continue reading What Would Our Disney Princesses Be Wearing Today? Disney Princess Looks RECREATED! CLICK AND SEE! ❤
Kita Kita: The Good and the Bad – A Film Review
I hadn't watched the trailer, nor did I read anything about this film, except that people liked it, and now I understand why. There are so many great things about this movie, but there are also some red flags forgiveably ignored due to the raw and pure reactions of the human heart that this world… Continue reading Kita Kita: The Good and the Bad – A Film Review
“Marvelous Millenials: UP Diliman 2016 Clothing Tech Grad is Keeping Up With the PH Fashion Industry With Her Own local brand; Melbern Co.”
Only a few can muster up the courage to enter the competitive fashion industry straight after graduation; Christine Joyce "Tentay" de Leon is one of the few. 🙂 Unlike most online fashion stores that import their clothing from Korea or Thailand, she operates in a small space in Parañaque with four sewing machines. Despite the… Continue reading “Marvelous Millenials: UP Diliman 2016 Clothing Tech Grad is Keeping Up With the PH Fashion Industry With Her Own local brand; Melbern Co.”
One of My Worst Experiences with Clinical Depression: Temporary Mutism
I am Marlina Carlos, 22, diagnosed with Mixed Anxiety Depressive Disorder (MADD). When they say that mental illnesses aren’t debilitating like other illnesses, I have always disagreed. Having a mental illness is physically and mentally exhausting. Your brain takes over your body, and your mind prevents you from living a normal life; My recent experience… Continue reading One of My Worst Experiences with Clinical Depression: Temporary Mutism
My Top 5 Tried and Tested Online Shops For Affordable, Stylish, Fashion Finds ❤
Smart shopping requires a lot of searching. Luckily, I already have several affordable go-to online shops for my closet needs, especially since I can't just splurge on clothing, I have other bills to pay haha #OnABudget. 😉 Here are my top 5, rated accordingly 😉 Please note that this post is not in anyway intended… Continue reading My Top 5 Tried and Tested Online Shops For Affordable, Stylish, Fashion Finds ❤
The Two Faces of Labor Day In The Philippines
The words "Labor day" have long been taken for granted. Like most national holidays, labor day means just another day at home, just another long weekend, just another beach trip. But unlike other National holidays of great significance, Labor day has rised into becoming THE holiday for going to the beach and having a great… Continue reading The Two Faces of Labor Day In The Philippines