Valentine's 2014 (L&L x Purple Sole PH GIVEAWAY!) -CLOSED

Last Valentine's day, me and my friends-- being the single ladies that we are, went for a group date at Hotel H20 here in Manila. It's one of the most wonderful places I've ever been to (or maybe because I don't really travel a lot lol). The sunset is spectacular and will definitely leave you in awe. We also had an eat-all-you-can buffet at the Liquid Pool and Lounge Restaurant, which, I will blog soon. I didn't feel even a tad bit of bitterness (okay, maybe a little haha) during that day because I firmly believe that Valentine's day isn't only for lovers, but also for everyone who has every inch of love in their life-- whether love for family, friends, or self. 

I was completely in a good mood to have a Valentine outfit scheme by focusing on florals and red, and you could tell by the way I dressed that I was totally digging the whole Valentine-esque vibe. My Valentine look isn't complete without wearing a pair of red sandals. This beautiful pair of bright red sandals from Purple Sole PH definitely screams for L.O.V.E., and it swept me off my feet in a heartbeat when I first saw it. I love how the gold studs added an extra oomph, it made the sandals look chic and classy. This is the perfect go-to shoes for any event, be it casual or formal, plus, it is also very comfy! I can walk in it forever! You can check Purple Sole PH on Instagram for a variety of gorgeous shoes you can wear from day to night. I swear by it, they have the best locally made shoes. The styles and designs are very stylish and well put together. Not to mention that they're very affordable too! And guess what? THEY SHIP WORLDWIDE! A+mazing, isn't it? And to celebrate the Love Month, here's an exciting giveaway for you! Keep browsing to know more how to enter the giveaway!

Outfit details:

Top: Grab n Brag It | Blazer: Zhe' Closet | Bag: Charlie | Shoes: Purple Sole PH

GIVEAWAY!!!

I'll be giving away TEN (10) GIFT CERTIFICATES WORTH 250 PESOS EACH to TEN (10) of my readers! FIVE (5) will be chosen via Rafflecopter and the other FIVE (5) will be chosen by commenting below your favorite food! (I'm random like that haha) You can enter in BOTH categories and you can comment/join as many times as you like! More entries, more chances of winning!

MECHANICS:

1. Follow Purple Sole PH on Instagram

2. Follow me on Instagram: @rinaignacio and Twitter: @itstheRthing (If you don't have these accounts, it's very easy to make one!)

3. Tweet about the giveaway: "Win 10 Purple Sole PH GC's worth 250 pesos each on www.rinaignacio.blogspot.com!"

4. Comment your name, Instagram & Twitter Username, and your favorite food on the comment box below

REMEMBER: You need to follow ALL the rules to win!

Join the Rafflecopter below! Goodluck!

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Giveaway ends on March 3, 2014! This giveaway is open for Philippine residents only.

Love Makes The World Go Round

I know you've heard this blog post's title a gazillion times before. It's probably your definition of love, perhaps the one you write on your friends' slum books at all times. Lol. But then, these are just words and they'll always be words unless defined. 

For the past two weeks, I've been receiving messages from some of my followers asking me if I'm okay (which is really touching, I feel loved heehee) as they heard about the Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan which literally took the Philippines by storm. I live in Luzon so we were spared from this calamity. However, the Visayas region of the Philippines were not.

It was the strongest typhoon ever recorded and it definitely brought devastation (physically and emotionally) not only in the Philippines, but around the world as well. Thousands of houses, lands, and establishments in ruins, thousands of lives lost... Watching the news regarding this is already painful, so I just couldn't imagine the agony the casualties are going through. Depression is not even the right word to describe what I feel towards this ruthless catastrophe. I'm quite sure you guys feel the same way too. We can't change what has been done and we can't fix what has been broken, but we can always start again. Everyone has problems and everyone experiences pain because this is not a perfect world. It's a slice of what we signed up for in this mere existence. And I suppose this is the part where I say, "It's not how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up". 

If there's one and probably the only good thing that this trying time has achieved, it would be the moment where diverse countries unite as one. It's totally overwhelming how different nations from all over the world came together to send their love and help to the Philippines in this tough instance. We can't thank you enough for everything you've done. We will never forget. 

There are still a lot of people crying for help. As for me, I know I had to do something that's why I made contributions as much as I can.  And to everyone who's reading this, it is never too late to lend a hand. It may sound so cliché, but it is always better to give than to receive.

Let us all remember that whatever problem comes our way, God is still stronger than all of them. And no matter how many times we feel like drowning in life, remember that Jesus our Savior walks on water. Just have faith.

Outfit details:

Forever 21 top | DJ Online Shoppe skirt | Forever 21 bag (borrowed from my friend Mariell for photoshoot purposes haha) | Tommy Hilfiger socks | Skechers rubber shoes

Philippine Fashion Week - The Ramp 5.22.12

I’m gonna try to make this blog short and snappy, for it’s already 4:02am and I can feel the lethargy in me. Hahaha.

 

So, last Tuesday, I and my friends attended the Philippine Fashion Week’s first vogue blast which was The Ramp Crossings’ fashion show held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

 

 It was pretty much an entertaining show. The collection was just superb. I love how we can see every detail through our third row seats. What added more enjoyment to the show was the charming kids who walked on the runway. It was indeed pleasant to watch. 

 Highlight of the night, meeting the famous fashion blogger Patricia Prieto for the second time. As a fan girl that I admit I really am, I didn’t blow away the chance to have my picture taken with her... again. She is just so nice and approachable. She even liked our picture on Instagram. Did I mention that she’s extremely gorgeous too? I totally love her style that I marvel at how she can make any outfit girly yet edgy. She’s definitely one of my favorite fashion bloggers.

Speaking of which, my style inspiration for this outfit is a combination of another beyond amazing fashion bloggers/enthusiasts, Laureen Uy and Camille Co. Actually, the first outfit I planned on wearing was really a Camille Co-inspired outfit. I had a last minute shopping and bought a white sheer sleeveless top to match up with my tangerine mullet skirt and intended to complement my outfit using gold belt and accessories. If you know Camille Co, you’ll see how much she is into toning her outfits with gold and it enthuse me so much. Like what she said, it gives her an “ang yaman ko lang” look. Because of her, I became a fan of gold accessories. Anyway, so I didn’t push through to what I’ve planned because when I did the fitting, the top practically didn’t look good on the mullet skirt. Well, for me. There’s just really something wrong. And so I persisted on plan B, my sheer top with blue and white stripes. It perturbed me because if I’m going to wear it, I’m going to put it on two weeks in a row and nobody wants that. But then I remembered what Laureen Uy said, “It’s okay to repeat clothes as long as you style it differently.” Hence, I pursued it, also because it was absolutely a last minute fashion emergency and I didn’t have enough time anymore to find an appropriate top to go with my skirt. That’s the best that I got during that moment.

  

 

The first time I saw Laureen Uy in person was during a night out in Greenbelt. She was so stunning and her mullet skirt caught my eye. Since then, I’ve been a huge fan of mullet skirts. What I love most about Laureen is she always gives that sweet yet sassy vibe in every outfit. I just love her way too much. Plus, both of us are wedges buffs. For me, wedges are more comfortable than any other shoes. I can walk all day in it. In addition, it really makes any outfit stand out and gives oomph to it. I opted to wear white wedges, but I don’t know why the fashion fairy godmothers kept on sending me mishaps that day that my wedges broke down. It’s just cray. I went for gold-ish printed stilettos instead.

Top- Forever 21; Blazer- Tomato; Shoes- Zara; Ring- Greenhills

 

As you know in fashion, color blocking is the new trend. So I chose this hot pink bag to add a color to my outfit. Regarding my accessories, I just added a huge gold ring and gold with pearl earrings to prevent over decoration. I then finished and toned up my colorful outfit with a preppy gray blazer to balance the colors and voila! I’m good to go.

MORE PICTURES: (from Mariell de Guzman and Kim Cuyco)