Style and Soul

Sheer top c/o Oxygen | Skirt Thrifted | Boots F-STOP | Bone ring c/o OS | Necklace Aie Corpuz

Been able to get this  Oxygen  top because of the P3k GCs they gave when I attended their summer preview event.

Paul Jatayna gave me this ring courtesy of OS as an advance Christmas gift. Aaaaw super sweet!

Got my necklace from Aie's booth during the Bloggers United Bazaar 2

Ava, Mike, Dred, Gizelle, Aisa

Mike bought this polka polo at Bjorn's booth last Bloggers United 2

Borough food

Gizelle looks pretty!

Eden introduced us to her good friend Jeff :)

Best dressed of the night goes to Sarah Tirona!

Most of you know Tricia G. right? She's one of the very first bloggers here in the Philippines who has proved that indeed, blogging will really take you to places. From then on, many were inspired to blog as well, wanting to achieve the same opportunities that she had. Even her blog title (Tricia Will Go Places), has indeed been one of her power mantras and oh yeah, she has come a long way since then.

Similarly, Cebu bloggers who participated in the latest Bloggers United Bazaar 2 were able to fly here in Manila for free because of the Bloggers United team's sponsors. I would like to specially mention Multiply Philippines, our most generous sponsor of all, an event partner and major contributor in the event's funding because if it weren't for them, our Cebu blogger friends wouldn't make it here.

The bazaar itself was a busy one and so, we weren't able to bond with our Cebu friends. Despite tremendous exhaustion from the previous day's tiring work, we picked ourselves the day after and had dinner with these awesome group in Borough, Podium, before the fly back to Cebu. They were all so nice and reading each other's blogs seemed like we already know each other beforehand. Ang galing lang. No awkward moments just hours of chatting!

Bloggers United, in our own little way has taken some people to places. Starting from Cebu to Manila. We hope to be able to gather together other bloggers as well (sana dami pang sponsors, haha). Thanks again Multiply Philippines! BTW, if you guys are on a holiday shopping rush and the rainy weather is pissing you off, shop online instead!

Photo credits: Dred & Gizelle
Outfit shots: JR Espejo

For this weekly shopping guide, Style and Soul features some brands you might want to check out this weekend if you definitely want to shop more of what your money's worth is!

OXYGEN's Denim Revolution: Reversible Jeans!

Since the day OXYGEN revamped the clothing styles they bring to the market using extra edgy pieces, they've never stopped moving forward. They've consistently come up with clothes that fashionistas would love to wear. And now, they step up their game and hold their claim to revolutionize your daily denim wear.


Presenting... Oxygen's REVERSIBLE JEANS! These pants are no doubt the coolest twist that has ever happened to your normal everyday blue jeans. Twice the style, twice the quality, twice wearability but only for the price of one. Indeed, that's good news for budget fashionphiles like us.

As a budget fashionista, I'm in constant search for items that make me see the value of my money and this is one of them. It's also perfect for those mobile, always on-the-go fellows who instantly want to change up their looks in just one flip.

Everyone seems to want their own pair so I suggest you get one before it's out. It comes in different washes such as gray, dark blue, black and others. Drop-crotch or skinny? It's up to you!


While you're at it, pair these denims with comfy graphic tees from the Oxygen X Series: Roy Macam. These photographic shirts have been released for quite some time now, only for P499.


Dynamic, fresh and exciting. That's how OXYGEN has been these days. I'm sure it doesn't stop here. I have a feeling, there's more to come for sure. So don't miss out on the latest by liking the Oxygen page on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @oxygenclothing for more exciting treats.

Seriously check them out, I love the brand as well and I have my fair share of Oxygen style. Check out my Oxygen tags. :)


Pure by Paradigm Shift


Paradigm Shift, the avant-garde retail brand brought to you by Karl Leuterio and Mike Magallanes is out with a new collection - PURE! In today's trending styles with bursting colors and prints, the deviant brand has negated the trends yet again with its lustrous all-white collection influenced by the Japanese idea of minimalism and reaffirming the beauty of fluidity.
Paradigm Shift isn't cheap. It comes with a price worth of its unique, daring and head-turning designs. That's what you're paying for. Pieces from the PURE collection may look simple but can actually be worn in various ways for a wide range of styles and aesthetic. The lightweight material of the clothes was made of single knit cotton, chiffon and mesh that lead you into dreamy state with sheer trails, easy silhouettes, undulating drapes.
They've also added a few accessory designs like intestine-like neckpieces and cuffs made of cotton wool created to balance the blank and unadulterated clothing.



Simone's Closet Rainy Day Collection

It's not just "raining" these days. It's definitely the typhoon season here in the Philippines. And for this kind of weather, I understand how difficult it is to actually be fasyown. Well, you might get help from online shop Simone's Closet fab thrift finds from her previous collections and this latest one - Rainy Day Collection. She has also released cutie fringe necklaces that I'm thinking of getting, really. So drop by! It's within a click! :)

My boyfriend and I were on our way home when I suddenly remembered that I didn't have a decent outfit post of what I was wearing during the FaDAL fashion show last week. Our camera is having a problem for quite some time now, the auto focus isn't working anymore. We haven't gotten it fixed yet that's why I couldn't find anyone who would take my photo and request that person to do manual focusing instead. Hassle diba?

Bodycon dress c/o Oxygen | Body necklace c/o Saint Rebel Street | Fur cardigan Thrifted
Leopard wedges F-STOP | Fashion Stop (Shop Asian)

It was night and too dark to take outfit shots but I forced JR to do it simply because it's my way of thanking Oxygen for this dress and Saint Rebel Street for the body necklace. Most of you would probably say that I didn't need to wear the necklace anymore since the silver bib detailing of this bodycon serves as an accent. But I would have to disagree. The body necklace is simple enough so as not to overpower the dress or distract you from it. I felt really bare without it and for me, it actually worked. :)

Yesterday, I attended the sneak preview of Oxygen's F/W collection. Imagine, the clothes presented to us are the items that will be showcased by the brand this coming May fashion week. When I arrived at the venue (Ascott, Makati City), I was completely shocked to see how truly restricted the number of invited people were - about more or less a total of 20 people in the room. (Thanks Krissy for the invite!)

I felt awkward at first because the other half of the room was filled with the directors and designers of the brand, the PR representatives, a few people from the fashion industry like Mike and Carlos Concepcion, siblings Vicky and John Herrera, a couple of magazine writers and a few bloggers (so kami-kami lang din yun). I felt privileged to be a part of it but I just felt sooo awkward because I don't know how to interact with non-fellow bloggers, haha.

We were asked not to post photos of the collection in our blogs; since it is still partly confidential as of now. But to give you a visual idea, the items are casual and wearable but very high-street. Oxygen considers it as a notch higher than its May-July collection. I say, it is like an extension of some of the pieces that the brand has recently released but this particular set of clothes are more tailored, edgy and modern but with a relaxed feel to it.

Some of the bloggers had the chance to try on the clothes but I'm just sooo lazy to try them on, hahaha. My blogger friends (Aie, Ana, Ava, Krissy, Aisa, Vern) would want to take home the clothes na, haha. I personally loved the collection. They carry amazing detailed cover-ups, tops, dresses, pants and blazers that I'm very sure I can see Karl, Mike, Kookie and Laureen wearing. I liked a lot of their men's line for myself as well, hihi.

After the event, we helped Aisa pull out clothes and shoes for her styling stint and then ate at Cibo. Then, we did major Oxygen shopping! Thank you Oxygen!


The collection is a surprise for you guys. Watch out for it on May 1, 2011 (a day before my birthday). Meanwhile, enjoy Oxygen's spring/summer 2011 collection, New Hippies: The Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing.