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The afternoons I cherish the most are those spent simply and with loved ones. This happened to be one of them. Echo and I decided to drive through U.P. (University of the Philippines) and found this quiet park perfect for being snap happy. This time of year is my absolute favourite. I love the carols, the decorations, the 'Merry Christmas' greetings thrown here and there, the ham (I love the ham) and the excitement building of celebrating with loved ones. However, tis also the season where time flies - days spent gift shopping, planning family gatherings and attending christmas parties all seem to meld together and before we know it we're ticking off the resolutions we accomplished and/or creating new ones and counting down to one on December 31st. Although I've spent my entire life spending christmas in summer dresses rather than overcoats I love how being surrounded by these trees take me to a place I've never been to before. Central Park in the winter. It's so lovely to take a breather and just spend an afternoon going for a drive or randomly finding and playing with pink balloons.

Photos by Jericho Rosales

Asos Skirt, Zara Sweater, Jimmy Choo Heels

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I'm happy to be returning from my short blogging hiatus! It's still so uplifting to see the efforts of the Filipino people and friends from the international community raising awareness about Typhoon Yolanda and lending a helping hand! I want to personally thank everyone who bid on the items I auctioned off on eBay. Every item was sold and we managed to raise enough money to provide over a thousand meals to victims in the affected areas. Thank you so much! Let's all continue to help our brothers and sisters any way we can.

I received a message on Wednesday night asking if I'd like to be involved in a campaign with SM Megamall for the Mega Fashion Hall which would be shot by none other than THE Sartorialist. The words after '...to be shot by Scott Schuman' became a blur as I replied with a handful of YES's. Echo joined me on my super quick shoot with the world renowned street style photographer (OMG) and after we had our books signed, we went on our way (still over the moon and grinning) to take our own photos against the afternoon sun. These are my shorts of the moment right now, feminine, floral and fabulously fetching! Don't mind my blank gaze, I'm merely replaying the morning's events in my mind! Stay tuned for the release! I'll be posting more about my encounter very soon!

Zara Sweater, Asos shorts, TechnoMarine Watch, Zara Heels, Kate Spade Beau Bag 

Photos by Jericho Rosales 

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I know the effect of Typhoon Yolanda has inspired in all of us an urgent desire to help in anyway we can. It's been incredibly heartwarming and encouraging witnessing the people, here and abroad, rush into action organising relief kits and the like. I know there are some of us who want to help more and I want you to know that every effort, small or large, counts and will in turn inspire someone else to help in anyway they can. God will strengthen, encourage and guide you on what to say and do in these troubling times. Our country right now needs prayer so I hope I can encourage you to be the prayer warriors you are and continue to pray for the victims and the families and the Filipino people now and as the headlines inevitably trickle out of the news. I pray we all continue to stay strong and stay positive, with God nothing is impossible.

Here are some of the items I am currently auctioning off on eBay. There is still one more day to go before the auction ends so please take a look and see if there is something you like. If there is, please bid and know that the money you donate will go 100% to relief victims! 

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We couldn't believe how blessed we were last week while we shooting in Anawangin. Echo and I made the trip down to shoot a little special something and I was a little distracted, praying I'd get to shoot for Miss Jones in this little hidden area in Zambales. We arrived to Zambales, and started sprinting down to this little spot, borrowed camera in hand (Thank you so much mangoRED!) and made it just in to time to capture this adorable dress in an equally adorable setting at sunset. Surrounded by still waters, burnt orange leaves and lush green foliage, wearing a dress that made me feel like I was floating, Echo and I managed to shoot this in about 20 minutes flat. We realised there were little waves forming right in front of us so we grabbed our new boards (thank you all for helping me name her! I'm going to use her one more time before I decide) and finished off a perfect day surfing against this sunset. 

Asos dress, Swarovski Earrings

Photos by Jericho Rosales

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Quite literally saving this chunky knit sweater ("jumper" if you're a fellow Australian) for a rainy New York day, it had been buried in my wardrobe, tag attached, after making the 11 hour journey from Australia inside my younger sister's suitcase. It wasn't until I'd spotted this navy, checked, pencil skirt (three obsessions I can't seem to get enough of these days) that I unearthed it from my dark little drawers and donned it in the middle of the day. Outside. Under the sun. Just one of the things I do for fun when you have a talented young man behind the camera and you're greeted with rare, sunshine and blue, blue skies! 

American Apparel Sweater, Zara Skirt, Jimmy Choo Heels, Koket Ring

Photos by Edric Chen

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