Finals is consuming me.

So, while I take care of my academics, enjoy some pictures from my 21st birthday..

I had a great time, I will recap on it later.. as well as catch up on posting!!! See ya December 18th!

Bye for now,

-nalovita.

Thankful.

So today is Thanksgiving.  I have stepped aside from the family soiree, since it has been a full day event, and just wanted to reflect by myself on this weekends events.  Last night, my boyfriend, his brother and I went to one of my favorite services of the year, which is the Thanksgiving Eve service at our church.  This service is great because the youth choir leads the service, and at the end alum from the group come up to the front and sing an old favorite, Simple Things.  It's a really amazing experience, because it just grows and grows each year, and this year I was standing with now alum, that were freshmen when I was a senior in the group.  Time flies.

What was really amazing about this specific service this year, was that the church commemorated 30 years of ministry to two of my biggest mentors.  It is amazing that they have ministered this long, and have made such a huge impact on many peoples lives.  I feel so honored that I have been a part of the group, and that they still care for me, guide me, and they open up their home to me, because they are my boyfriends parents as well! I am praying that they continue to touch lives, even though I know they will!

It was great to be with so many loved ones last night as well, I had a great time, until a killer migrane just attacked me, and then my boyfriend and I had to go.. I was sad that I wasn't able to catch up with some people, and as much as I say I hate small talk, it really sucked that I wasn't able to partake in any at all!! But here are a few pictures that I loved from last night :)

Today, the whole family from my dad's side came over, and we celebrated in our recreation hall at our townhouse complex.  It's still going on right now, but it's always great to be with family.  I have stuffed my face all day, and now my waistband won't fit. :)

Here are some photos: (We didn't eat turkey, we ate lechon)

I am so thankful and so blessed, that I have these amazing people as family.  They are fun, and supportive, and it's just so great! And as always, an outfit posting, but I will warn you, I felt pretty frumpy.

Top: Cotton on

Skirt: Naya from the Philippines

Cardigan: Papaya

Sandals: Crossroads

I hope you all had a great thanksgiving, now it's time to ring in the holiday season!!

Bye for now,

-nalovita.

What I Wore Today: Lazy School Day.

It was a late morning/another sleepless night.. So I woke up a little later than usual. It was a little chilly out so I decided to go with a simple outfit, a sweater and leggings. Here's my take today on the Fall/Winter go-to.

11.13.12 Outfit:

Sweater: Thrifted - $5
Leggings: Cotton On - $10
Scarf: Target - $14
Flats: Nu Pair - $13
Purse: Ross (Lucky Brand) $70

I love this sweater so much, the cut of the neck is a boatneck, and really exposes the collarbone well, which I love. My problem with Cotton On leggings is that it collects a lot of lint, but they are much more opaque compared to leggings to F21. I have these flats in this camel color as well as black, they are by the brand Soda, which is a really cheap shoe brand since I have bought like 15 pairs of these flats, but no higher quality flat has caught my eye for the price.  The scarf has a really beautiful tapestry pattern and was a great find at my local target. My purse is a little out there for me, but it's a perfect school bag.  My aunt and my mom bought it for me when she was still here in the United States, now it is a memory of her (I need to continue my post series about her.. once midterm retakes are over) So comfy, and I think I will keep defaulting to outfits like this!

Bye for now
-nalovita.

What I Wore Today: Brisk Fall Day.

Sorry for the instagram picture, but it's the best I can do right now. It's hard to take outfit pictures with my DSLR.

Today was a day full of errands and working. It was a late night last night since my boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend were in town briefly.. So this outfit is a bit rushed.  I thought it was going to look pretty out there, and I must say the colors are not very fall like, but turns out I love it! I may put this combo back together in the spring.  Since one of my errands of the day was to do my laundry, most of my go-to fall clothes were dirty.. so I had to turn to my untouched items because I didn't know what to do with them. The green color in the sweater is really obscure, but I love the pop.  The Coral ruffle tank top is such an peculiar shape on it's own.  It's length is also very unflattering, but turns out together.. THEY WORK!
My new boots are my new best friend, I wore them today and yesterday, and they bring a skip to my step, just because the colors make me so happy.. this will probably be my go-to boot in the fall/spring.  Hope you enjoy!

11.09.12 Outfit:

Coral ruffle tank top: Urban Outfitters SALE! $5
Green Knit Sweater: H&M $17
Acid Blue Leggings: Topshop Gifted
Yarn Booties: GoJane.com $35
Purse: (Unseen) Target $24


Bye for now,
nalovita

Fall Season Purchases (sort of)

Hello once again! I see that my page count is going up, when I haven't even publicized my blog, so whoever is reading, welcome!  This post is totally light-hearted compared to my previous post, because when I arrived home from the Philippines, I had quite a few packages waiting for me, since I decided to treat myself to some new goodies for the Fall season.. Even though the weather here in the bay area has been very summery. So here are my purchases from GoJane, Free People, Topshop, and from other places.

Free People dress : $50. (Birthday Dress!!!) Here

I've been eyeing this one for a long time.  The original price was 168 dollars, and I got it for $50! Unfortunately, it looks like they have run out of sizes, because this is such a great deal. It appears that they only have dresses in Large left, but it is so loosely fit, that I feel it is workable. I purchased mine in a medium.

Free People Flatform Sandals: $30 Here

I love shoes that give height, but not too much, because it is unrealistic for me to be 5'5. This helps me accomplish my goal without killing my feet! Look at that deal too.  I was browsing their sale shoe section, and they have a lot of cute sandals/shoes that are great deals.. I may look again for more!

Giants World Series Shirt: $25 Here

I got the men's size because I hate how form-fitting women's t-shirts are.. I can cut this up and make it my own, as I love to do with oversized tshirts, so obviously, this was obligatory. Love them Giants.

GoJane Combat boots: $35 (No longer on site, but I found a similar more $$ on Lulu's Here)

These are a little more of a statement, but I love the yarn and the multiple colors, I feel that I can layer well with these booties, with neutrals. 

GoJane (Aubrey 3+1) Lace trim woven shorts: $30 Here

I have been looking for some cute new shorts that are lace trimmed but not too much lace, and I saw these on the site and just fell in love.  I know that it is almost winter, but honestly the weather here has been accommodating to shorts. !! So excited and they are an elastic waist band!

Dolce Vita Booties from TJMaxx : $60 No link

Unfortunately, since I bought these in store, and at TJMaxx, I can't link them, but there are many dupes for these kinds of booties.  This is in a great camel color, with a 1 1/2 inch heel, so I'm not dying. It's a little more pricey that what I would usually spend for shoes, but I am so happy with this purchase!!

REBBL Tea shirt, gift from my boyfriend! Thank you! Info on REBBL Tea at Not for sale

My boyfriend went to this conference this past weekend about human trafficking.  This is a worldwide issue that I think is one of the most horrible things that can happen to an individual.  Since I am Filipino, it is hard to hear the statistics coming from the Philippines. I feel horrible for the women and children that have to endure this physical and mental abuse. I will blog more about this issue later, but I am so happy with this shirt! AND REBBL tea is so delicious. (Jeremy Affeldt, Giants Relief Pitcher is one of the founders :))

Scalloped Tank from Topshop Manila : Gift from Tita Lydia.

After my aunt's funeral, my family and I went out to just distract ourselves from the events of the past week. My aunt took me shopping for an early birthday present at topshop, and I got three items! This is approx. $25, but I am not a good converter from Philippine Pesos to U.S. Dollar. Love this little staple.

Purple heathered mini skirt from Topshop Manila: Gift from Tita Lydia.

I wish I was able to photograph this better, but I don't have any pants hangers at my apartment right now. But I love the color of this, and I think it will be great layering for the fall!

Acid Wash Jeggings from Topshop Manila: Gift from Tita Lydia

Love these! I love leggings, and I know.. Jeggings are kinda frowned upon, but I love the look of these leggings with a dark large sweater, and maybe those yarn boots I just purchased. These are just easy and comfy, and the color is divine!

Blue Flats from Bayo: P780

My feet were smelling bad because of my only pair of sandals I brought to the Philippines. My cousins and I were going out to the bars that night, and I just felt horrible about my feet because of the stench, so we searched for some flats, and I found these blue babies! I love the royal blue color, and I realized I don't have any shoes of this color in my closet. I think this cost around $16 U.S dollars, but I am uncertain. Bayo is a really cute store, but we were in a time crunch, so I couldn't find more items.

Maroon Maxi Skirt: Naya P690

I just love maxi skirts, and since I was in the Philippines, the Maxi skirts they offered there catered more to shorter individuals like myself! This is a great thick material too! I just recently bought a maxi from Brandy Melville, and it was so sheer, I don't think I will be using it again. 

I will have another post about the skirts that I am having made for me when my mom returns, because she is still in the Philippines. Otherwise, those are my fall purchases for 2012! Hopefully I will have an Outfit of the Day posted soon, and maybe potentially a video showcasing these items, because you can't really get a good view of them because 1. iPhone Pic/Instagram. 2. The limited view that I have given. Yay for my first Purchase Post! I hope you enjoyed.

Bye for now!

nalovita