Featured in the news, the Korean series Boys Over Flowers has influenced Manila’s street fashion from clothing to hairstyles - specifically the lead actress’ short bob cut with full bangs.
Want proof…?
At dahil wala akong magawa sa buhay ko, I played with some pictures to see how’d they look like with the Geum Jan Di Hairstyle…
Wahaha! Want to try it yourself? I made it on InStyle. It’s here. 
Girls with Boyfriends out there, do you feel awkward when your guy shops for undergarments… with you? Well, hindi tungkol dyan ang spontaneous post na ito pero medyo may konek sa ipapakita ko.
Introducing Jonel’s Brief…
Bwahahaha! Thanks JLU for sharing this old video from somewhere. I have minor readers so I might delete this out once I get fed up. Wahaha!
Yes. That brand really exists/existed.
Hi,
I’ve been reading your blog and the letters that were sent to you and this inspired me to ask mine as well.
I’m going to ask about fashion, balak ko kasing gumastos ng 3k for clothing this month, like a super belated birthday gift for myself. I want to maximize my budget so I don’t really care about brands and I’d go for ukay. Though, I don’t know what is appropriate for me, I’m 15 and I usually just dress up when I go somewhere and I MIGHT be studying in a ‘no-uniform’ university next year so I guess this is a start.
I’m interested in those, I think stockings?, yeah, those. But I can’t find cheap enough pieces so I could buy at least three.I’m also inlove with heels at this moment.
To give you a gist of my style, Little J’s outfit nung binigyan siya ni Serena ng party. The dress, the dark stockings and pink heels. But I think walking in the streets of Manila, I’d be the center of attention. GAH.
So I need, a list for a 3k budget.
Where to of the stockings, I think?
And what style is age-appropriate.So please, help?
-ohblackstars
Dear ohblackstars,
Cherish your youth and teen years. Your age is actually the best time for you to start exploring fashion and girly style. I also adore how Little J dresses but with my mid 20’s age I’m quite hesitant to be in her teeny fashion - unless I want to achieve a pa bagets look. ;(
Anyway, 3k budget is a good start for your basics. For this entry, I’ll focus with the stockings. If you’re looking for printed and textured type, I suggest Leg Love by City Lady…
Vain people out there, meron na ba kayong Mirror Shot?
Kalat na kalat na para bang AH1N1 virus ang pose na ‘to. Ansaya saya naman kasi talaga mag-kodakan sa harap ng salamin lalo na kung mag-isa ka lang. Pero bakit nga ba nauuso na ang ganitong klaseng shot kasabay ng pagkalaos ng Friendster pose? Of course…
Pero kahit ano pa man ang dahilan, umamin kang na-try mo na ito. And yours truly is one guilty bitch…
For my friends: ito ang dahilan kung bakit hindi ako nakasama sa Matabungkay…
Hindi dahil sa aso! Ungas! Nasa Baguio ako…
…and since I’m already familiar with the sites here, I decided to dedicate my short weekend trip to window shop instead.
I was curious why Baguio is popular for its Ukay Ukay stores so I patiently checked for some good finds. I was actually surprised that a lot of things are authentic Prada, Burberry, Gucci etc. - though most of them are old and already used. :S
Just a warning for some Ukay shoppers; don’t be faked with some displayed high-priced items. I noticed that some designer bags are sold for 3k and above but after “scrutinizing” them, they’re just imitations.
It’s fun though. I think I consumed 3 hours roaming around the Ukay stores and I ended up buying 1 item for 100 pesos; which unfortunately, looked like an apron when I fitted it in the hotel. Haha! Wretched. 
I just realized that I’m a fan of vintage pin up girl trend after watching Lolita. I really find old school fashion colorful and flashy. Connecting to this, Shoulder Pads already made a comeback this year.
Shoulder pads remind me of 80’s movies and tv programs. Particularly some lady from McGayver or the Leading Ladies of local slapstick comedians and action stars…
Though with this fashion statement, I think I’ll pass. It’s not my type. Haha! Coincidentally, I can relate this with a video that’s currently making me laugh even if I watch it all over again. I know the vid’s already everywhere, but here it is anyway…
“The gayest man on earth would call this over the top…” Wahaha! Na-LSS na ko. :S
Pansin ko lang ‘no…
Kapag nagrereklamo o nagsasampa ng kaso ang mga celebrity tungkol sa pang-aabuso o pang-mamanyak, uso yata ang naka Artista Shades.
I was wondering, why not try Scarf? Headband? o Baseball Cap para maiba naman?
Or maybe they just learned something when Kris Aquino appeared in public without make-up or shades with the Joey Marquez incident, she looked so ordinary…
Promise, magsshades din ako ‘pag nagsampa ako ng kaso, kahit robbery… Wahaha!
As if.
Hindi ko naisipan mag-kumento kina Hayden at Katrina. Uber gasgas na kasi, at marami na ring tao ang nagrereklamo na sana ay kahirapan nalang ng bansa ang inaatupag ng mga politiko imbes na mga sex scandals. Riiight?
So without any leaders’ help? What can we do? Maaaring pamilyar na sayo ang site ng Ako Mismo. Syempre na intriga naman ako, kaya naki-usi at naki-uso narin ako.
Isa itong anti-apathy campaign which reminds everyone that progress should start with ourselves and blah blah… Surprisingly, hindi parin pala mawawala ang comedy sa kampanyang ito. Pasensya na, pero as of now ay wala akong maisip na magagawa para mabawasan ang kaguluhan sa bansa kundi…
at maaaring sila, wala ring maisip…
…at wala rin akong maisip na magandang entry.
Hey there!
I just found your site this week and let me tell you, I love it already! Your advise about everything is super helpful and fashion forward that I can’t stop reading all of the articles.
I was hoping you could help me with my problem. I really need a wardrobe change so I’m planning on shopping soon before school starts. Can you give some places and shops that are unique and fashionable? I am so sick of buying clothes in the mall because several people might be buying the same thing as I am. I hope you can give me some stores around here in Metro Manila.
Thank you so much in advance and more power to your blog!
Lei
Dear Lei,
If it’s a school wardrobe you’re concerned with, I assume you have already browsed this entry about must have school attire closet. This can also help.
It’s quite vague, of course, I’m not sure what’s your fashion style and shopping budget. So for the benefit of all, I’ll be suggesting some places you might want to check out depending on your taste; not the ordinary department store or every teen’s boutique like bench and kamiseta…
I was in awe while watching the season finale of Gossip Girl, my (so far) favorite series ever. And for other fans, don’t you just love C and B back together? A boyfriend going to Paris just to buy your much-loved macaroons is such a fairy tale. Well aside from my chick flick feeling towards the episode, I can’t help but adore Blair’s Headbands since mean girls of Constance are about to say goodbye to headwraps because the new Queen Bee, Little J, says so.
Jargon ba? Haha.
Anyway, I did a little research about these accessories and they were all from jenniferbehr. Well nothing much, just sharing. I hope to find an-almost-like one somewhere instead of those ribbon headbands. Misyado na kasing pakalat kalat, parang shutter shades lang…
