What better way to celebrate Halloween season than with a party, candies and superhero/princess-clad kids. 

There's always going to be that "Awwww" moment seeing a kid walk by with his superhero suit ready to save the day or a fairy princess spreading pixie dusts. Well, that happened at the party. 

The team and I had 3 weeks to prepare for the big event; 3 weeks to hustle, hustle, hustle all while juggling our day-to-day workload activities. Pretty stressful, I have to say just because I had to lead this party and make it successful as possible. But with my teammates' efforts and support nonetheless,  all the breakouts, the eyebags, the stress were DEFINITELY worth it. I could cry a river on how proud I am on the outcome of the party: kids had all the candies they could've imagined, games and movies to destress (haha!) and a day for kids to be their own superhero and princess. 

There isn't much photos. I was too preoccupied during the party (I was the photographer...and other multiple jobs, as well) haha! But, please appreciate what you see haha! :)

I hope you guys get to dress up this coming Halloween. I know I will, watch out. Coming soon! 

S/O to my MAP 18 babies: Anna, Camille, Faith, Tricia and Vic! 

Shannen

xx

Top from Shop Carisse | Pants from Topshop | Sandals from Stradivarius

Most of the people who've known me for years still would not believe that I'm no longer a teenager, let alone a 21-year old working "woman".  Not complaining though, forever young (lol!). I just celebrated my birthday last July and it's the first time celebrating it away from my family and from Cebu. Nothing major happened, just a simple celebratory lunch out with my Manila family (aunt, uncle and cousin) and a hair dye session for a changed look.

I can't thank God enough for these past months leading up to my birthday. He has blessed me with so much that I could receive and I've never been less than appreciative. From graduating college (with honors, hehe) to moving in to Manila, my God and my family have been there every step of the way. Sorry for this sentimental part, but this is moment is the moment I have realized how fortunate God has paved my life to where it's supposed to be. For that, I'm very blessed. 

Emotions aside, I'm still obsessing over the off-shoulder trend. Instantly fell in love with this top that I just recently bought from Shop Carisse. The last of its kind (well at that time when I bought it) and was the perfect fit. So, what better time to wear it than on my birthday. Though it isn't summer anymore, I paired it up with my favorite printed tartan pants and slip-ons for a more relaxed but fun overall vibe. Be bold when you mix and match. I wanted to have fun and celebrate being 21 and my clothes expressed that so be bold and don't be afraid of prints, color and new trends.

And that ends today's post.

Shannen

xx

Here's to the first adventure of the year with the family at one of the most visited places in the Philippines. Revisiting this place of pure nature and history after 7 years with the best people to hang around with.

It's pretty much a challenge to find the perfect background to take outfit shots. I have a fair share of looking for the perfect place to take photos where no one is around and you've got the place to you and your photographer. Luckily, I finally found one place that I instantly fell for.

Hats off to welcome 2015 with my

Fashion Illustration by Jean Yu of Anything Goes

Having to spent most of my summer days canoodling with social media and endless Arrow episodes wasn't the ideal summer I would spent. So when my tita (aunt, in English) from Manila invited us over to celebrate her birthday, we couldn't say no. After all what better way to escape

Jacket from Promod, Sunnies from Sunnies by Charlie, Jeans from Mango, Shoes from Australia

Quick outfit post to keep the blog going. I got inspired by

An all-white outfit is all I'm about these days; it started out me cringing over it at first but I saw

Of salty waters, sea breeze and grilled bellies, there's no better way to start summer than a dip in Cebu's finest ocean waves and sandy beaches. Island hopping was the go-to getaway from the aftermath of what school had to give us.  For some of you who hasn't got a clue what this getaway is about, we get the chance to ride in some small boat (aka bangka/banca), go to islands or just dock in the middle of the ocean and jump our asses into the water.

See that first island picture above? That's Sulpa Island. We first docked there, though we didn't set foot on the island itself since most of the islands have entrance fees ranging from Php100-Php200. We just anchored a few feet away from the island and took a little dip in the shallow, sandy waters.

I would suggest you bring raw marinated meat and fish and let the boat people grill them for you, that way you're feeling the island/Caribbean vibe, I guess. We did that, and let me tell you, grilled foods are the best ways to eat when going to these kinds of things.

 Other islands I would want for you guys to visit here in Mactan, Cebu are:

 Top from WAGW, Sunnies from Sunnies by Charlie

 Photo credits to Licah, Jenqin and Pocholo. 

xoxo,

Shannen