More To Mica - Life & Fashion Theme Update

I've been contemplating whether I should write about the outfit like usual or share the thoughts that had been running in my head for a few days. I choose the later. I don't usually share personal stuff like this but I'll share it anyway.

The past few days the words, 'Look at me, now look at her' just suddenly popped on my head while checking my Instagram feed. For some reason I was comparing my work to some of them. I ended up feeling sad that my images aren't as beautiful as others.




Those thoughts were initially something I wanted to share to just one person but I blogged about it instead and let the world know. Lol. That said, the reason I wanted to write about it, is so that I could come back to this post and remind myself not to think that way. There's no point in comparing and it doesn't help me in anyway. Instead I can take inspiration and learn from the works of others.



Plus looking back, I've also upped my blogging game and life in general. I've grown and done so much in the past that I never even thought I'd be able to do. And I know there's still a lot of opportunities waiting for me.

The best comparison is not with others but with myself, it's about the previous version of me compared to the better and current version of me. It's about the achievements, experiences and even failures that molded me to the person I am now.

Time to just look at my own things, focus on that and keep going.

Just another day to strut and take ootds. Wore this bell sleeved crop top I bought on impulse almost a year ago.. yeah that long, huhu.. lol. Paired it with a white shorts from Butternut Clothing. Crop Tops & Shorts combo like always....

Despite the long overdue of blogposts, I went on a short break because I'm currently back to one of my old ways which is online gaming. Like most I get engrossed in the game, addiction sorts of build up and I can't stop playing. I also have a day job so my time is split with everything (working, blogging, playing) ... Haha.

Anyway, it's another #ootd fashion post again. This time it's even more special... I'm wearing something I made. Yes! From the pattern to sewing it altogether (Thanks FIP!). I wore this to the Trendsetter's Bazaar last June. I kept it simple and I wanted something I can wear A LOT and just play around it with styling. Keep browsing to see all the photos below.

A few weeks ago... I have been organizing my closet (trying to tidy it up until today). While doing so I've realised I've got quite plenty of clothes I haven't worn... and these are clothes bought 1-2 years ago. (What the heck.) I know I'm not alone and there are several girls out there with the same situation.



I used to buy most of my clothes online, and whenever I do I'd always order more than 1 piece in order to maximize the shipping fee... or I'd order more to reach the amount for free shipping. I'd even buy clothes/shoes/accessories for the sake of my #ootds.

Most of my clothes were bought online... Because of the shipping fee I'd buy more than one piece to distribute the shipping cost depending on the quantity I've bought. Some Instagram sellers would also give certain discounts if you buy wholesale, so that's either 3 or more pieces of clothes. Thus, a pile of clothing.




That said I promised to change the way I shop. It's also a good thing that a huge percentage of my earnings goes to funding a small business of mine. That way, I have more reasons to walkaway from shopping. And since I have gained the ability to sew and make my own clothes I've increased the ability to stop myself from impulse buys.



And with the stories of abused sweatshop workers who are stripped of a better life just to provide our ever growing demand for clothes, I've decided to get rid of the bandwagon and shop for the clothes that I REALLY need and not for the screwed 'I-want-that-so-I'll-pretend-I-and-probably-need-it-too' old shopping ways of mine. Some would say that there won't be any big difference, but I do believe that even one, though small can still make a difference.



'Shop less, re-use & recycle more clothes' is what I will live by from now on. That said, all the pieces I'm wearing in this outfit were either used twice already or more. Also, not many of you know but I do wear glasses and this is how I am most of the day #foureyed. I just wear contact lenses whenever I'm in the mood, do a shoot or attend events.

There was a time when I was at the stage of just shopping for dresses because I believed dresses were somewhat a solution to my 'I-have-nothing-to-wear' dilemma. Well truth to be told, when I had to attend events I just grabbed on to one of the dresses I had bought at that time.

Right now, I'm on the lookout for cardigans. The one's I'm looking for are those that are loose, they kind of give a more korean fashion vibe to the outfit (on my opinion).. and it just looks way cooler when it's loose compared to the body/arm hugging cardis.



For this look.. I wore this black dress which I bought for about 700+ or more I think from one of the shops in Paseo, name of the shop is Mic's. Paired it with an abstract/ethnic print cardigan bought from Robinsons. Necklace from a bazaar seller in Nuvali. For my shoes, I wore my go-to overused black flats.




Two wardrobe staples; a cardigan & dress makes up one easy well-dressed #ootd combination. Specially if you're lazy to dress up but you still want/need to look your best. It even brought out the best of my worn-out shoes.

I'm in dresses & skirts (fancy stuff) in most of my ootd's. This time I dressed down and plain jane to the last summer series of Trendsetter's Bazaar. I'm in my most basic and comfy clothes, I don't mind dressing this way any time, anywhere.

Pieces in white, cream and other similar shades are absolutely the first thing I would always go for when shopping, but would put them back in the rack and get the darker colors (black, navy blue) instead. You know how it is.. Kapag puti dumihin. But I've been wanting to gradually increase white/light toned clothes in my wardrobe. Despite my concern with stains, yellowing and such.. I'm in love with an all-white ensemble. Nevertheless here's a light, cream, ivory and white ootd.

The weather had been crazy this year, that day it was still extremely hot but it also seemed to rain, they sky was about to go gloomy. I was somewhat glad that it was windy but that made it difficult for an ootd. Atleast, the wind worked it's magic in some of the photos...

If you've been reading my blog you've probably seen me wearing this top (okay, let me link the post). Now here's the full look of it, shot at Evia Center Las Pinas by none other than my official photographer, the loml. Btw, the mall is still partially complete and some stores are still bound to open, but it's worth visiting and strolling around. So go na kayo!




For this look... I wore a lovely floral abstract top and paired it with an black with a hint of white asymetrical skort. For my accessories, a mini hologram chain strap for my bag and sunnies I stole from my guy.




This is one of my favourite top in my closet I super love the cut out detail on the sleeves revealing some skin and making things a bit cool for me since the fabric is not the type that's malamig sa katawan. Plus the print... it's so pretty & fab!




Another love of mine, this skort it's simply perfect in all angles. I love the white details on the bottom and the origami/geometric shape of the skirt pattern. I actually have a white one of it.



I also found a nice elegant 'monochrome-ish' ootd spot at Evia Center Las Pinas and it isn't hard to find!

Nice to have you here. If you've read my blog a few days back you've probably seen my post about Neil's Kitchen (Check it out by clicking this link if you haven't seen it). Now I'll be sharing details of the outfit I wore while having 'merienda' at the beautiful place. Brands are tagged at the bottom of the post.






We've been having an intense heated up/sunny weather here and it hasn't changed as I am writing/typing... That said I wanted to wear something that's fresh and cool atleast. I went for a simple loose white shirt, moss green distressed mini shorts, tossed in a greyish taupe trench coat and white Keds sneakers. Yeah, it's hot and I decided to wear a trench coat despite the intense heat *facepalm. I don't care, I liked how it matches and gives oomph to the look plus I needed added protection against the sun so... (and if it ever gets too cold inside establishments, haha). Lucky that my trench coat wasn't that thick or else 'isa na akong basang sisiw' (I'll be drenched in my own sweat)...




Finished the look with a 'Baby Girl' labelled bucket hat, white strap gold body watch and a stone necklace given by none other than my 'bee-eff'. Contrary to other bloggers, I'm not that of a watch person... but looking at how the watch I'm wearing levelled up this look (I think? Lol) I might start wearing watches from now on.