#ALMbisyosa Series: Gray and Gray

I love that I bought a lot of wardrobe last year that I can still use now.  I stick to have almost 50% classics in my closet, 30% prints and 20% trendy.  For shoes - I always have the basics but I have plenty - as in more than 20 pairs!

This is the season of attending Christmas parties and staying late night.  The agony of waking up early in the morning to report for work is a pain in the ________, don't you agree.  if I could just sleep all day and party at night - that would be awesome . 

Today, we'll have another Christmas party with the Sales Team and for sure, it's gonna be so fun and we will all get boozed!  Since I need to recharge , I decided not to wear heels and skirt - and dress comfortably and wear safe colors. Here you go!

 Pearl Earrings:  gift from Amor

and the #ALMbisyosa is back!

Almost two months had passed.  I left the job I enjoyed for 9 1/2 years, and I pushed myself to move on to take a new leap.  The leap was more than I expected, a lot of great opportunities came:) a lot of people were surprised and happy.

I stopped posting for awhile because of Instagram and also, I focused on doing other things.

Since it's been awhile that I haven't posted here, I am sharing some of what I 've been doing for the past few weeks.. Ciao!

 Weekend attire

#ALMbisyosa Series: Hip Friday

It's been stormy-windy-rainy this week.  Time to show off your boots and pair it with your favorite jacket or top.

Here's what we wear today, boots, boots, boots!

#ALMbisyosa Series: Rainy Boots Monday

It's been raining since Saturday, classes were suspended this morning but private companies have work today.

This is the best time to have DVD marathon at home while eating your favorite Cheetos with Coke Zero.

And since we are obliged to go to work, besides it's payday, we have the reason to wear our boots today!!

Who says you cant be fashionable on a stormy day?

#ALMbisyosa Series: Super Casual Friday

It's been two months since I last posted here in my blog. I've been busy for the past few months , attending meetings , mounting events, etc.

And since I just migrated to iPhone days ago, Vea taught me how to use Instagram - yes, I'm a late bloomer - so here is my photo for my #ALMbisyosa series using my phone.

Accesories: 

White Pearls c/o Tony Ahn

Silver pearls and Charriol c/o Amor

Brown Boots:  Replay

Shrink Top:  HK

Black Sheer Vest:  HK

Leggings:  Divi

Photo Credits:  

Taken by:  Frances De Guzman

Edits by:  Vea Alvaro

Happy Weekend!

#ALMbisyosa Series: Fashionably Chic Friday

I am always excited to Friday because it makes me happy to welcome the weekend :)

Today, I had a meeting at Kraft for a briefing on Toblerone, yes, my most memorable and groundbreaking account that I handled (National Thank You Day).  I'm so excited to see the Kraft Team and I miss the Kraft kitchen (where I , Cla and Ange had lunch--YUMM!).

Here's a sneak peak of what I wear today....

White Long Sleeves:  Mango

Green belt:  Genevieve Gozum

Skirt:  HK

Shoes:  JADA

Pearls:  gift from Tony Ahn

Shades:  Landmark

Photo Credit: Cla Torres

**love the chair**

#ALMbisyosa Series: Loud (Coral) Friday

No more intro..just view my outfit, if you like it, leave a comment.

NOTE:  Am not selling my clothes, but my Buddies can borrow them ;)

Happy Friday!

Coral Maxi Dress:  Landmark

Vest: Shopaholic by SM

Orange bag:  Landmark

Shades and bangles: Landmark

Shoes:  Reva

Venue:  GMCI Office

Photo Credit/s:  Geri Pacleb using AJ's iPhone 4s

this is my inspiration for my today's outfit;)

#ALMbisyosa Series: Color Blocking and The-30-something-Publicist

I'm experimenting more colors on my outfits these days, since color blocking is so in.. you can get inspiration from Pinterest if you're into fashion... here's a sample of what I pinned in Pinterest.

And my version:

White boyfriend jacket:  Foz

Shades and bangles:  Landmark

Blue inner top:  SM Dpet Store

Green jeans:  SM

Shoes:  Zara

Bag:  Gucci

Photo Credits:  Julius Dela Cruz

#ALMbisyosa Series: Color means Summer

It's effin hot outside, obviously SUMMER is toooo hot and toooooo sunny ...my Blacks would not be appropriate for 'haring araw' so colors would be great.

I'll try to wear light colors for Mr. Summer...

Shades and Bangles : Landmark

Yellow tank top:  Baleno 

Necklace:  Distrito

Maong Jacket:  Penshoppe

Blue belt:  Genevieve Gozum

Skirt:  HK

Brown Strappy Shoes:  Gibi

photo taken by:  AJ San Pedro

venue:  GeiserMaclang Office

#ALMbisyosa Series: Colorful Friday

Color blocking is in , and this is the first time that I attempt to wear one.  I just mix and match my old stuff, paired it with my boyfriend jacket and voila - here is Rainbow Brite!!

Boyfriend jacket:  Foz

Orange T-Shirt:  SM

Belt:  Genevieve Gozum

 Hot pink Jeans:  SM

Shoes:  Zara

photo taken by:  Cuy Legazpi

#ALMbisyosa Series: Simply Jeans

Before I decide on my outfit for the day, I always take into considerations who I am meeting with, where will the venue be, and how many meetings will I have for the day.  Today, I am going to meet government officials so I decided to dress appropriately but still #ALMbisyosa (you just have to match it with the right pair of shoes and blazer:)

 White top:  SM

Beige Blazer:  HK

Belt:  Genevieve Gozum

Jeans:  Penshoppe

Pearls:  Thanks Tony! 

If you want to share your officeday look, please email #ALMbisyosa at alma.buenviaje@gmail.com

#ALMbisyosa Series: Lace-y on a Rainy Tuesday

Who says you can't wear lace on a rainy day?  Not Me!  I thought that a lot of people will be wearing their boots today, so I decided to be different.

enjoy!

inner dress:  Shopaholic by SM Dept Store

Lace Dress:  HK

Belt:  SM

Accessories:  Pearls from (wink*)

Shoes:  Zara

#ALMbisyosa Series: Officeday look - Sheer and Boots!

I always want to wear boots in the office.  and if there's an opportunity to wear it, yes - when it rains or just drizzle - I wear my boots!

Sheer top:  SM

Inner white top:  RedHEad by SM Dept Store

Jeggings:  Shopaholic by SM Dept Store

Boots:  HK

Necklace:  Forever 21 - thanks Julius!

Venue:  GeiserMaclang Office

Photo Credits:  Michelle Simbulan

#ALMbisyosa Series: Print Floral Thursday

Summer mood today - floral and flowy long back dress;)

Love this dress made by FOZ

Shoes:  Detail

Shades:  Dickies

Necklace:  Forever 21

Bangle:  gift from Jules Veloso

And Vea Alvaro is wearing floral print too -I love how she combined it with her red belt:)

Photo Credits:  Tina Antonio

Venue:  GeiserMaclang office

#ALMbisyosa SeriesL Officeday Look - Simple and Boyish Wednesday

I love that I get to wear my old clothes because I lost weight and I can say that "Chanda Romero" is going away.  Here's my officeday look today - very simple boyish Wednesday;)

Enjoy!

Black Top:  SM

Belt:  SM

Pants:  Shopaholic by SM

Shoes:  Zara Woman

Bangle:  Thanks Jules Veloso!

Necklace:  Distrito

Photo Credits:  Cuy Legazpi

With one of my besties in GMCI - Julius Dela Cruz - Elevator date! ;)

#ALMbisyosa Series: Beck to beck Thursday Meeting outfit

I noticed that every Thursday is a PACKED day for meetings.  This is an opportunity for us to dress up, be fabulous and be beautiful (kahit Pagoda).  I asked Brad Geiser to take a photo of my colleagues right after my 2nd meeting.

See - do we look PAGODA????? NAAAAAAHH!

Special thanks to Brad Geiser for taking this photo...Love it!

#ALMbisyosa Series: Office day look - White on white!

It's been a long time since I had my solo post here in #ALMbisyosa series.  And today , I'm sharing with you one of my "whites".  I so love playing with my white outfits, and add a little color, it feels so neat:)

Here you go!

PS:  Looking forward to feature other people tomorrow. So if you want to be included in my #ALMbisyosa series - you may send me your most fashionable photo!

White Top:  HK

Red Belt:  SM

White Pants:  Shopaholic by SM
Red Shoes:  HK

Bangle:  thanks Jules!

Necklace and Earrings:  Distrito 

Photo Credits:  Michelle Simbulan
Venue:  GeiserMaclang

#ALMbisyosa Series: Project Headshot

Today is a different day and it's payday! I just want to feature faces of the #ALMbisyosa.

Happy Friday the 13th!

Photo Credits: Andrew Sha @jasha09
Venue: GeiserMaclang Office

#ALMbisyosa Series: Wednesday Rush!

Got #ALMbisyosa volunteers this morning so i can post before lunch.

here ya go, sorry no posting yesterday as I was on Sick leave.


Cheers!


#ALMbisyosa #1:  Vea Alvaro
Twitter:  @VeaAlvaro

ALMbisyosa #2:  Gretch Laurel
Twitter: @Gretchen_Laurel

#ALMbisyosa #3:  Celyn Lampino
Twitter:  @celynmargaret

Yours truly, the real #ALMbisyosa
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#ALMbisyosa previous features in Style Manila (by Sasha Manuel)

I just want to share with you my two features in Style Manila years back.. Yes - you're right, before yours truly became the #ALMbisyosa, I have been and will always be a fashion advocate:)

First feature was when I met the fashion and beauty blogger - Sasha Manuel, in our Diamond Hotel Yakiniku event in 2007.

http://www.stylemanila.com/2007/10/28/style-sighting-almas-shabby-chic-outfit/

And another one was when I invited her to Phil. Fashion Week in 2008, during my 3rd pregnancy.. See...!!!

http://www.stylemanila.com/2008/06/07/style-sighting-alma-buenviaje-pfw-08/

Thank you very much to Sasha Manuel !!