BIG JET PLANE

I do not even remember when I last posted random rants (entries I have not really thought about or are not about my latest looks) here. So, now I am moving backwards because my fingers feel so liberated and have never been in a coma with my laptop's keyboard for months. That is the thing, I am not an avid fan of liberal views, ergo, I lack spontaneity--you do not see the connection but I do. I cringe when I utter the word but I am jotting down (no, not mental notes but real and actual notes) ways on how to be spontaneous. Of course, you would laugh. And now that I think about it, I am ruining the whole point of being spontaneous. Who makes a list of activities when the whole point is not to make one? Me. But I am a beginner. For what it is worth, my planner is stashed away and I have not seen it in months. So, this is a good start.

I will share some photos shot by none other than my brilliant cousin, Clara. She studies every single hour of the day and I am worried for her as I came across a Tweet by her sister Lela: "My sister is balancing a teddy bear on her head. The effect of over-studying"





I am posting my latest look on Chictopia here later. I am so happy it got 103 votes already, which is more than the number of comments.

PINK GRAFFITI

I never really thought I would come to my senses and appreciate the color beige. Now, I am professing my love for it along with my current appreciation for suede Bluchers (click on the link, mine is in beige). Best paired with absolutely everything! I promise to go easy on them.


I referred to this as my "boy-meets-girl" outfit. It is all over the place and it seemed like I just threw in whatever was in sight, which I did.


Hot pink H&M top, L.E.I. denim shorts, beige soft Zara Bluchers, beige dual H&M bag, black rebel Ecko watch, leopard-print lower H&M barrette-slash-brooch, and granny pearls, which I got from I do not remember. Ha ha ha. No rings for now.


Trusty red lips to vamp a simple outfit. It never fails.


I am starting a new collection. It is going to be anything with shoe laces on. My dependency on ballet flats and weird-looking heels will be put to rest first.


Barrette mania. This one is rather heavy than expected. But ain't it pretty?

It is a quick post. I should have given more justice to my current outfit mix-up. I had an exam for a job awhile ago. I went without any sleep. What a waste!

Photos by: Clara Tan
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DRESSED IN DRESDEN

“Oh, you think so? Well, I know so. And when the lights all go out. Slay me, hold me down, and hollow out my heart.” – Dressed In Dresden, The Hundred In The Hands

Overdue look (I posted a new one and will blog about it tomorrow):


Black Forever21 cardigan, Be Free cropped tank top, H&M Bandage skirt (given to me by Angela, black Zara purse, gold Headphones necklace (can be seen only if you zoom, ha ha), Random bangles, Rubi ring and chain connector ring both from Aldo, Over-sized owl ring from Forever21, and my best-buy from my trip to China...


My brown leather, 4-inch clogs with orange floral detail.


Also available in white and black. Look at how pretty these are, I had to take a photo. I wanted to buy all three but they won't fit into my suitcase and I am afraid I won't have money left. This is located at the Ongoing Department Store, 1618 Nanjing W. Road, Jing An District, Shanghai,China. I think that this is also the only mall that sells Doc Martens. So, friends, if anyone wounds up in China, please get me the other two. I will pay you and thank you forever.


I do not think that I can go on with life without a bandage skirt--it goes with anything. Find out how celebrities wear them. Check it out HERE.





I have always been addicted to barrettes but this hot pink floral barrette is striking ergo added to my favorites.



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Photos by: Clara Tan -- make sure to visit her blog and send some love, she is amazing!
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NUMBERS DON'T LIE

By The Mynabirds

Finally got to update my Chictopia again. I have so many stories to tell--my China trip, my good finds, and a whole lot more.

One thing I love about my mom is the fact that she accepts my very weird taste in clothes. I would say "fashion" but I do not think I have the credibility to carry such big a term. Anyway, she got these acid wash-looking but tie-dye in real life men's trousers that I have been meaning to purchase for months now. I saw a lot in China--trousers placed in second in my "to-buy" list, next to Doc Martens Hello Kitty edition. Both, of course, were not bagged. The trousers I have seen are all plain and this is the reason why I snagged these pair from my mother who was really cool about it. It is a little loose on me but it is to die for so I try to cope.


I love you, Mom. Worn with a splattered Zara tank top, 5.5-inch satin pumps from Aldo, gartered belt with gold heart medallion from Zara, red zebra print bangle from my brother , psychedelic bangle (my all-time, trusty favorite from The Bead Shop), gold bangles from Aldo, ruby ring with gold band, and gold chain connector ring, both from Aldo.








Full deets HERE

Photos by: Clara Tan

REAL LIFE AND THE VIP CARD

At long last, I have been approved to be a Chic VIP on Chictopia (I know I will be bashed by Clara--ha ha ha CHIC!). Just a quick post because this look was posted about 3 days ago. But in my defense, I prepared and planned on writing good thoughts about this one.

Outfit inspired by Emily (Pretty Little Liars) but I failed and realized it just now. So, I am changing it... Outfit inspired by Real Life by The Tanlines.


Vintage denim polo from Guess, Jeans (Katy Perry would call it "Skin Tight Jeans" and a fellow Chictopian would call it "Cigarette Jeans", and I would just call it jeans ha ha ha) from Forever21, beige suede boots, vintage Gucci purse, and accessories from all over.




Flowers, heart key, owls, cameras, and lock & keys.







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POST-CHINA

Weird choice of title. I know. I will post photos of my China trip soon. But for now, I am gonna share a video that is all about my best buy in China (the rings are just an extra clip I included). I miss the busy street of Nanjing Road--this is how some of the Chinese girls my age look like in China.

Do you like my headband? I love it so I will probably over use it in my upcoming looks in Chictopia and Lookbook. I tried my very best to make my eyes super chinky.

"Hi, excuse me! I am now covered by a tangy pimple patch, I will leave tomorrow." - Trizia's pimple

Post-China from Trizia Lim on Vimeo.

Sneak Peek:


My "Eat Pray Love" moment in China.

(2) LOVE ON A HIGH (HIGH ON LOVE)

LOVE GIVES ME HOPE

There is a rule book made by millions and millions of girls. It contains the "when", "where", and "how" to's in this madness called L-O-V-E. These existing rules contradict each other often and I do not think there are any further references (much less, a solution) to fill in the gaps. Most girls have rules because they believe in love; they want this experience to be trouble-free, painless, and perfect. Some girls break these rules (more often than not, their own) because they trust in love; they have accepted the imperfections of it--the pain the other person inflicts on them, the bumpy road they go through, the sacrifices and risks they take, and mental killing of prince charming.

WHEN. Do you have to be an adult--over 18 and mature--to find love? I'm giving you two cases.

(1) My eldest cousin met his first love in high school, age 15, I believe. They broke up, got in and out of relationships, parted ways, and uttered not one single word to each other for a decade. They are both married now. To each other. They also have a plus one now, their daughter.

(2) He was spoiled, knew and cared about nothing but cars, ball, and the long list of girls who like him. She was the typical college girl, lots of friends, and guys fell for her but she would not budge, she was single since birth. Two people, age 17, with nothing in common but breathing found each other. I really have to save up for their 25th wedding anniversary. Story of my mom and dad.

WHERE. Do you have to meet him/her in church? At a bar? A coffee shop?

They say that if you meet someone at a bar, expect that the flaming love will end even before it begins. Why? I have no idea. But if you ask me, I would not want to meet the love of my life while Ridin' Solo is playing. If a stranger walks up to me and asks if he could get me a second cup of coffee, I would say, "Sure. Under the name "Free" (get it? One Iced Vanilla Latte for Free!--this is me trying to input some humor). And I doubt if I meet someone in church.

My cousin's flight to Cebu got delayed. She sat and waited in the aiport. There was a guy whose flight to Cebu got delayed. The two of them chatted only to find out that they were on the same flight. They are now happily married with two beautiful kids. They now live in Cebu.

Love acts in silly ways. If their flight did not get delayed, they would not have found each other. The 2-hour delay marked the rest of their lives together. What a sweet love story.

HOW. Do you have to build a foundation or walk in the park and meet the one?

The key to a successful relationship is friendship (sure). It is one of the love stories with a dreamy start, a shaky middle, and a happy ending. Just like any other romantic comedies, this one, I must say, is taken out of the oven, fresh from the cinema. It goes like this: Best of friends. He was in love; she was in love. But not with each other. He went through a break up and so did she. He called, she answered, and both of them (finally) on each others' end. He is the funny one, she is the serious type. They fell in love after years of being "friends". They were happy then became sad. They grew apart and have had enough. He tried to be okay. She pretended to be happy. The end?

It was just one look that made them fall back into each other's arms. It was magic. It was their magic that no one else can decipher. They had it in them. People around them can just feel it.

Therefore, the key to a successful relationship is magic. Something that not only they feel but what their friends feel.

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It took so long, I know. It is just so hard to knock some words out of my brain nowadays. I will be gone for a week.

I am going to China and maybe write about the third installment of this madness. A change of scenery would be good.

I'm going to a Gossip Girl-themed debut. What do you suggest I wear (head-to-toe)? Hahaha. Is it advisable to wear stockings? :) I admire your fashion insights, that's why I'm asking you :)

Hi! I wouldn't go for a pair of stockings. I have three outfits in mind. :-)

Serena: Wear a "dressy" dress. Dressy meaning cocktail, asymmetrical, long sleeve. Anything form-fitting. A good pair of strappy, chunky heels (chunky is the way to go). Get a basic pair, one that you can still wear and would go well with your other clothes. A vintage necklace. A messy bun would be perfect. Light or almost-natural makeup and pink lipstick.

Jenny: White top, black (preferably leather) jacket, black skirt, above-the-knee socks, and high-heeled booties. Silver and leather accesories--go heavy on your rings, bracelets, and necklace. Smoke-y eyes, super-red lipstick. For your hair, you can either go for a super straight 'do or waves. This would be my favorite look because I'm sure everyone is gonna dress as my Blair or Serena. :-)

Vanessa: Go for anything (maxi or short dress/top) that has a psychedelic print. Top it off with a denim vest or jacket. Large hoops, beaded bracelets, and rings. Your look should be very "disoriented" and "no-care-for-the-world". Ultra curls or high-messy ponytail with barrettes. A weird-shaped purse (crocheted or leather) with weird prints or statements would be good for this look. If you decide to wear a maxi dress, wear brown sandals, no heels. If you decide to wear a short dress, low-heeled or high-heeled booties would be perfect! :-)

I'm not gonna get into a Blair outfit because there is a large possibility that everyone would wear a headband, colored tights, blazers, and skirts. Everyone would look the same. Be different! Good luck! Please do tell me what look you'd go for and if I find the time, I will post an outfit for you.

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Have you seen the new iPod Touch? I want to buy it but it doesn;t take pictures,which sucks for me, and now am thinking of buying an iPad. What do you think?

Cool stuff but I find it weird that it doesn't have a camera but allows HD video recording and video call! Ha ha! If I were you, I'd get an iPad--it's gonna come along handy since there's a lot more you could do with it. (A BlackBerry would be great, as well, hee hee.)

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hi i've been reading your blog since i was in the pi and i still do while im here in england, any plans of coming over here? bloody hell i really miss home specially now that christmas is just around the corner, so random,hehe, congrats by the way :)

Thank you very much. If only I could! I also have a "so random" rant, I can't think of anything to write in my blog at the moment. That was really random. But, really, thank you very much. You just made my day. :-)

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Thank you Trizia!! :) By the way, where can I find a nice denim jacket at a reasonable cost? Lol. I've been meaning to buy one for weeks now! :)

You're welcome! Hmmm, I've seen one in Forever21. Try Topshop, too. It may be pricey but think about the durability and quality of the jacket. You will be using this for a really long time. Are you from Manila? (Because) I recently went to Greenhills tiangge, if you have a keen eye plus good bola skills, you'll get one at such a low price!

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Where do you buy accessories? :)

Forever21, Aldo, Firma. I also have lucky finds from different stores--the weirder, the better for me! Some of my accessories are gifts from friends and family from their out of the country trips.

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What's a nice pair of shoes to pair with a denim jacket and a dress with swirls as its print? :) Will the jacket and the dress look good together? Lol. Considering that floral dresses go well with denim jackets. :p Btw, anything but heels please! :))

Hi! Yes, the jacket and dress would look good together (denims are the in thing nowadays). I'd deff go for a pair of beige ballet flats because beige looks good with almost anything. I'm quite particular with how the flats would fit--make sure your toe cleavages show! Others: a pair of slide-ons for a casual look; leather ankle-strap sandals, preferably with a detail (like ribbons or flowers); ankle-length flat booties (there is a pair in Forever 21 that would look with a dress); or old-school brown oxfords with lace.

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(1) LOVE ON HALT

If there is one thing that I would want to be good at, it would deff be drawing.

Exhibit A: Love On Halt illustration is a disaster. But I am just trying to make the first chapter animated.



Back in college, my groupmates and I were given a task to portray unrequited love. It was hard enough to evoke the condition through dramatization as it was hard enough to act infront of our literature class. How do we show unrequited love--its causes, its conditions, its effects--when we know that the pain it causes never ends with just a drop of tear. To show unrequited in love and put it into a photograph, to me, was the best portrayal of the topic. Why so, you ask. In this situation, you just stay still, not moving, waiting for the other person to come to his senses... just like a photograph. A lot may say a photograph captures the best of the best but I think there is more to the best than there actually is. The truth.

The truth is hard to accept. Can love be measured? Does it have an expiration date? When do you stop? When do you give up? How do you cope? Will you want out? Am I losing? Is this a game?

And a lot more questions.

I have a template for these things that come about when my friends are in a deep love coma. "It takes courage to love someone more than yourself. But it takes more than courage to accept the fact that IT cannot be." What could IT be? Acceptance. "You know, there are things that cannot be handed out to you instantly. Sometimes, even if you work really hard for it, it still won't happen." Yes, rants about life-is-unfair take place BUT... "There is no other way to heal but to accept. Accept that he isn't the guy of your dreams. Accept the fact that he will not call you everyday. Accept the fact that he would rather spend his time hanging out with other girls while you sit at home on weekends. Accept the fact he will reel you in and drop you in an instant. Accept the fact that there is no future. Accept the fact that he could never be yours." Ouch. Reality hits. But that is the sad truth. There are things in life that do not belong together. There is no magnet.

So, I end that template with a shrug and "You will be okay. You just have to suck it up and never let the jerk see you cry".

P.S.
I thought it would be funny to put a watermark on my photo. You know, my art work is something that is hot and prone to internet photo thefts. Ha ha ha!

ONE, TWO, THREE

The past week has been a reflection of my views toward the ever so delicate topic that is none other than the 4-letter word most of us are afraid of... L-O-V-E.

We would talk about over coffee, think about it when we are alone, rant about it over the phone--yes, it is everywhere. Last week, three of my closest friends have asked for my advice regarding the topice ven if my credibility was unfavorable. On top of that, I received Formspring questions asking me the following: Are you in love? Have you ever had a boyfriend? Plus one that is nothing but disturbing--occasional questions such as Wanna get it on? I, of course, would not dare, for the life of me, answer those questions individually. If I have a boyfriend at the moment, trust that the things that you would be reading here are all about our heated discussions regarding the ending of the movie that have seen; our silent moments during our coffee dates, which I would consider precious; how he excused himself from dinner to buy the flowers that the vendors were selling outside some Italian restaurant we were dining in; how he supported me for my undying love for grease-y burgers and fries; how he laughed at me when I was wearing a dress plus my Hello Kitty combat boots; and so on. So, the answer to those questions is no, which I am deff okay with.

Now, ask me why. Three friends, three different stories and situations.

To make this even more exciting but more so to oblige myself to post an entry everyday, I will talk about each of one and divide it into three sections because I am very much inspired to talk about this and make you come to a very important conclusion.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS

As you all know (or not), I am very much addicted to the book series-cum-TV series, Pretty Liars that I decided to channel all four for my next set of looks on both Lookbook and Chictopia. I am down to the last one. I will be posting photos that my cousin Clara took plus a whole random knick knacks on what I have been up to lately.


So you all saw my Spencer look. I love Troian Bellisario, if I had her face, life would be so much better. Ha ha.

I do not think I pulled off Aria in these set of photos, wardrobe-wise at least, but the photography made up for it. Dark, gloomy, mysterious. I think the photos below convey the character.




Here is a sneak peek of my next look, which I am very excited to wear outside.


Channeling Emily with a little bit of flare. I cannot go by without over accessorizing, especially when I am just in jeans and a ragged polo. I will post this look soon.


My recent profile photo. I am wearing my black doll eyes contacts. They make my eyes look bigger.

Have you guys come across the MTV mockumentary, My Life As Liz? Today, after a 30-minute trip to get an NBI clearance, I took a nap and woke up with the sudden urge to dress like Liz--laid-back, no-care-for-the-world, easy-going, and all other antonyms of "uptight", which is the word that would best describe me.


Rotate... your computer. It's been almost 3 years since I last wore my Converse. I am excited to get the Hello Kitty edition of Doc Martens. I cannot hide how stoked I am.

I accompanied my friend Kandee awhile ago. We went out to get her BlackBerry and had coffee with Shai, Eleu, and Steph after. It was raining mad and I was worried about my car. It pukes pink, I laugh with contentment every time I see it from afar. You would not miss my car. I call RHYME!


I live for Starbucks. It is my lifeline, next to my phone. I came across the very first barista who asked the correct spelling of my name. I am so happy to see this. She spelled it correctly (with my help, of course) and had to take a photo of it. Thank you, Lala!


Tradition. I am happy!

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WHERE DOES THE GOOD GO

I finally got to update my Chictopia and now, under construction, my Lookbook. I am down with a cold + sore throat and what better way to ease the pain than to update the overdue photos I have been longing to post ages ago. I am not a fan of Photoshop--all because I do not know how to dance my way through the effects and all of its wonders. I am more of an "enhance-in-iPhoto-in-just-one-click" type of person. And most probably because my cousin Clara does all wonders by manually tinkering with her, I would like to believe, her beacon of hope, her armor, also known as her camera. I found a way to place multiple photos in one canvas using Photoshop, which is, of course, the farthest I can get.

I am addicted to the TV series Pretty Little Liars. My latest look is inspired by my favorite liar, Spencer. Full deets on the look HERE.










Photos by: Clara Tan -- Please do visit her site, a collection of how awesome her photography is.

"Where do you go with your broken heart in tow? What do you do with the left over you? And how do you know when to let go?
Where does the good go” – Where Does The Good Go, Tegan & Sara

ALL YOU GOT

Because I cannot think of a better title. I am listening to All You Got by Tegan And Sara

When us girls get together, we get together. We pick up where we left off, we tease each other every chance we get, we fall into silence from a momentous laughter and then laugh again. We have known each other for more than half of our lives, which I find very odd--a total mix of characters, if hand-picked by qualifications, characteristics, personality, hobbies, and so on, we would not have been chosen to be part of the same group. So, how do we stand each other considering the hail blend of personalities? I do not know. Tell me. If I message them one by one to answer this question, I would probably get a uniform response: "... Love you, Trish, go to bed." But this is what I think makes our friendship "long-lasting", so to speak. It is that we have no definite answer as to how we ended up as friends... We love and support each other despite our mixing bowl of personalities. (We miss you, Karryl and Chesca!)


Back in 2004, our senior year in high school. (L-R): Shai, Karla, Kat, Kandee, Laverne, and Con.


July 2010, Tagaytay for Kandee's birthday. We are missing two people: Chesca and Karryl.


Taken tonight, Karla's early birthday dinner/drinks. Thank God for side bangs, digital perm, hair dye, colored contact lenses, and a progressed knowledge on fashion.

Can u tell who's who? Tee-hee.

RUNDOWN PAR EXCELLENCE

This week has got to be the most record-breaking week I have ever had in my entire life--full of love, surprises, and undying appreciation.

The rundown:

- I am more than lucky enough to be connected to the web world at all times--I get to discover new things, read interesting blogs, and get to connect with awesome people! I have always wanted to "pimp" my blog and make it vampishly alluring to the eyes. And what better way to do this than to have such an amazing banner that I could not, in heaven's name, create? Thank you very much, Jessica Yun (Sydney) for stumbling upon my humble abode (and what is known to me as my blog--my lifeline). The banner is super-awesome. I am happy beyond words.

- My brother arrived from a 4-day trip to China.

- I had my first ever facial c/o my aunt who is a dermatologist and a good one at that. I had my pimple injected, blemishes cleared, skin tightened and rejuvenated, eyebrows lifted, nose enhanced, and who would have thought this could be taken care of... breasts augmented. I am kidding about the last three, of course.

- I had a few drinks with BC (my college friends). It was a major catch-up session over barbeque and banoffee pie. I do not have a group photo with them (cry!). First photo is of Philip (such a good friend) and I--he was trying to get a photo of him and the scribbles on my back (my face!). Second photo is of Sacha, me, and Bea. Speaking of Bea, I was at Forever21 the other day and saw her. I called out her name, almost gave her a hug... It was not her. It was a stranger who looked like Bea. Thank God, I was not slapped on the face, stoned to death... Only burning from sheer humiliation. I will talk about this some other time. Photos by: Pau Andanar




- My super cute friend Manuel celebrated his 22nd birthday along with his bestfriend (and a friend of mine, as well) Danica, who has grown to be such a beautiful lady. Geez, I sounded like a mom.



- Finally had coffee with Kam 3 days back. Just awhile ago, I had coffee and early dinner with Kam, Diane, and Angela. We will never ever get tired of talking for hours. I ordered my usual vanilla latte at Starbucks. I had China green tea with lots of honey, too.



- THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS WEEK: my Kong-kong (grandfather) surprised me with a hot pink metallic car. I will write a meaningful entry on this one.



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