What's in My Bag v.4

Just thought of a quick post before heading over to UST for our Baccalaureate Mass.

I haven't had a What's in My Bag post for almost a year now and it's time for an update! Not to mention, I'm a sucker for making these kinds of entries.

I love using my Gucci body bag. It fits everything I need minus all the bulk!

Well this is all of it.

•  Black sharp cat-eye sunnies
• Maybelline pressed powder
• "Baby Lips" by Maybelline
• Vitress
• Accessorize Union Jack Wallet

•  Black and gold Cricket automatic lighter
• Sephora custom palette (it came with my Colorista Palette)
• Earphones
• iPhone + Vans Waffle case
• iPod Nano
• Brown sharp cat-eye sunnies
• Palladio lipstick in Coral Punch
• Some body spray I nicked from my mom's dresser
• Bayo perfume in "Powder" - This is what keeps me smell fresh all day!

And last but not the least, my wand. Because, seriously? What's a witch without it?

Art and Stuff

Recently, I've been trying to get inspired so I can produce more artworks - become more productive and all that so I can put something in my portfolio that doesn't look too god-awful. That's why last weekend over my dad's place, I was happy to have made something that's pretty pleasing to the eye: my first ever go at digital painting. Why not, right? The tablet was there, and I was never really any good when it came to digital painting. This wasn't so bad, though.

Lana Del Rey served as my muse. Maybe I should send this to her?

See my online portfolio here.

Graduation 101

At times, I find it hard to believe that a few more weeks from now, I'm finally graduating from college. This is it, I kept telling myself, but it hasn't really sunk in yet. Maybe it won't until I find the perfect dress to wear, or the best heels to walk in. I'm probably not the only one who has no freaking clue what to wear for their graduation day. There are probably a ton of you who are probably just as confused as I am. But I will do my best to help you sort it out!

Here are some tips and tricks that I picked up from a couple of friends who had to endure their graduation march:

Dress accordingly. Keep in mind that you're attending a graduation, not a party. Also that your professors are there to keep an eye on / judge / scold you. Not to mention, your love interest's parentals - in a sea of other parents. Yikes!

Wear shoes that you can walk in. Do you want to trip in the middle of the stage while receiving your diploma? The answer is a big NO. For girls, please refrain from sky-high stilettos. Do settle for sturdy heels that you're sure that you can comfortably walk in (Tip: Make sure you can still tip-toe about an inch from the ground while wearing them). For boys, always go for something classic. Maybe a pair of soft leather loafers, or dress shoes, but definitely no sneakers. This is a formal event.

Don't cake it up. Let's try and avoid a thick layer of make up. Who wants to look like a freaking clown when they come up the stage? No one. Berry-colored lips are really making a hit on the runways this Spring/Summer 2013; thick and bold eyebrows are definitely making a statement, and these will make you look younger (Believe me!). But the best make up trend that will surely last forever? Glowing skin. The one that makes you look like you're in love. Yup, definitely the best.

Keep it classy. Probably the best advice I can give you, regardless of gender.

Belated 22nd

I'm not really big on birthdays but it doesn't necessarily mean I don't celebrate it. After all, it's another year added to my lifespan, therefore it's something to be thankful for.

Started the day with a run in UP, Diliman with my good friend from high school, Kyle. He treated me for lunch in Roku, a Japanese restaurant that can be found in the 5th floor of Oracle Building along Katipunan Avenue. I love their sushi!

I ordered their best sellers (the rolls) and Chicken Teriyaki (Japanese food default / fave). The one in the upper-right corner is some sort of tuna tempura type of roll, below that are tuna and salmon rolls and Kyle's ramen. Sorry, I totally forgot what the food are called! In my defense, this happened a month ago.

Had dinner with my dad and not-so-little brother at Omakase in Ayala Triangle. Sadly, mom couldn't make it because she wasn't feeling very well. Double whammy on Japanese food!

Sam and papa, enjoying the sushi (I forgot the name again). Also, funny story. The three of us were wearing blue that day! Well you wouldn't see my outfit but I was wearing a light-washed denim vest. Scouts' honor!

After dinner and dessert with my two favorite men, I headed over to Eunice's place to hang out / catch up / relax / wait for David to come pick us up.

From Eunice.

When David got there, we headed over to Dillingers to have a small pre-graming. Plus David's rib eye steak.

After that, we went straight to Today x Future to celebrate my birthday (like what I did last year) with my other friends. Sadly, I don't have pictures for that but it was a really fun night. Thank you for making my night extra fun and special!

Top 10 Favorite Songs in 2012

Maybe a little bit late for a count-down because duh, it's already 2013. And maybe you're thinking that you don't want any of that 2012 crap. But here I am, listing down ten songs that I have been constantly listening to since the previous year started. They aren't necessarily "new", they're just pretty much a random listing of tracks that I kept singing to over and over again.

In no particular order, of course.

1. Bruised - Jack's Mannequin

2. Ridin' feat. Lana Del Rey - A$AP Rocky

3. Your Nickel Ain't Worth My Dime - Sleeping With Sirens

4. Hold On 'Til May - Pierce The Veil

5. I'm Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket - Pierce The Veil

6. Breezeblocks - ALT-J

7. House - Kindness

8. Detlef Schrempf - Band of Horses

9. Complete - Austin Gibbs

10. Latch feat. Sam Smith - Disclosure