Modern Filipina

top: People are People

bag: Tomato

shoes: SM Parisian

necklace: StyledUP

This is what I wore to lunch today with my sister. I had a gift check to Cafe France and wanted to treat my mom. However, the mother in her couldn't bear leaving the other children home so all of my siblings came and she insisted that I treat my sister instead as she took my rowdier siblings to eat somewhere else. We ate at Cafe France at The Peak, Gaisano Mall. I really loved the ambiance. With the huge windows and the chill music, it felt as if we were in a cruise ship. My sister and I even started calling each other "Emily" and "Victoria" after the characters on Revenge because of the Hamptons-esque feel.

I wore my white pants (I recently bought a pair because I think they easily give off this rich vibe) with this top my mother gave me as a belated birthday gift. When I got back from Manila, I found it in my closet. I was surprised cause my mom doesn't usually buy me clothes. I guess she really must've missed me those 4 days I was away ;)

This outfit reminds me of the outfits Angel Locsin wears in her Modess commercials, but I didn't want to name my outfit post "Modess" so I went for their latest ad campaign: the Modern Filipina. To you, what is a Modern Filipina? To me, it's someone who still upholds the virtues of the Filipina but is empowered. My friends Mithi, Heidi and I are really into women empowerment. But do you think there's such thing as "too empowered"? My mother once told me "you are too empowered" and I couldn't help but think about it. What does being too empowered mean? Does it mean that I don't need a man in my life? Because I totally do. Who would carry my shopping bags or change my light bulbs? (haha. I'm kidding) Does it mean something bad, or is it good but in a bad way? Does that mean I'm too outspoken?

Seriously though, sometimes I feel a tad misunderstood. I am independent and I love it, but not fiercely so that I am too good for anyone's help--I still do need help. Everyone does. Do tell me your thoughts about this "too empowered" statement. I would appreciate some help sorting out my thoughts. 

xx

Going International

flats: SM department
bag: tomato
scarf: People are People
coat: Surplus Shop

This is what I wore on our first day at Hong Kong. We spent the whole day at three different airports--Davao, Cebu and Hong Kong. It was my first time to step into Cebu, and of course, Hong Kong! :) I opted for something comfy yet something that would keep me warm as I really tend to get cold easily. Since my outfit was plain, I topped it off with a scarf I got from my aunt. I was quite hesitant to wear it actually cause it isn't a skinny scarf so it tends to add a bit more bulk.

I finally got to wear the trench we got from Surplus Shop (read about it here)! When we got to Hong Kong, we checked into the hotel and changed for dinner. We ate dinner at Spaghetti House, about a block away from our hotel.

What do you think? :)