#ALMbisyosa GOT LEID last Friday!

My family got LEID last Friday during the 18th Aloha Bday Party of my twin nieces::

It was fun full of Lei - everyone got leid even kids too:)

With My Niece - AJ

Miguel got Leid too!

My #OOTD for the Aloha party.

White Sabrina Lace Top - HK

Beige Skort - SM

Red Wedge Shoes - Marikina

Bag - LV

My Pinterest Pins

It was last year when Pinterest started , I think, here in the Philippines. Creating an account is so easy, as well as sharing photos too!  The photos I adore most are all about fashion.  I get combination and trend tips from this site and I pin my office day look here too. I also get inspiration from this site on what to wear, etc.

Sharing with you some of my favorite PINS recently.

Enjoy!

Follow me:  http://pinterest.com/almacala

and I have this pair:)

Classy, boots, shades

#ALMbisyosa Series: The #ALMbisyosa daughter

“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” 

― Elliott Erwitt

My mom loves taking pictures, she wants to capture every moment especially during occasions.  I remember when I was a kid, she would let me change outfits, do some make up, hold the telephone and pretend that I am talking to someone and she will take pictures of me.  So don't wonder why I love posting pictures, with or without occasion, because mana ako sa nanay ko.   But of course, the "heritage" of taking photos will also be passed on...to my lovely daughter..I 'm posting some of her "ARTE photos" here so you will see and just make the judgment!

#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: Michelle Simbulan Peg

Because I miss my Michelle Simbulan so much, I decided to wear an outfit inspired from her look.

White Jacket:  HK

Mini Black Dress:  HK

Black Stockings:  7-Eleven

Shoes:  SM

Pearls:  thank you Tony:)

Photo taken by:  Celyn Lampino

And here's my inspiration:)

#ALMbisyosa Series: LBD Vintage Style

This LBD is from Jules Veloso , her pasalubong to me when she went to Hongkong a month ago.

The cut is very classic, and it's so me:)

Little Black Dress:  thank you Jules Veloso:)

Shoes:  Zara

Pearls:  Tony Ahn

Bangle:  Charriol

Photo Credits:  Cuy Legazpi

Oh! Red lisptick goes well with LBD... (Thanks Vea:)

#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: Going Jersey

I always love to mix and match my new and old stuff.  My Jersey dress could be used as a top or mini-dress, you can also wear this with a blazer to make it look smart-casual :)

Jersey Mini Dress:  SM Dept. Store

White Boyfriend Jacket:  Foz

Shoes:  Zara

Bag:  hahaha, props lang from Aui:)

Love this shot.... Julius posing for #ALMbisyosa!

#ALMbisyosa Series: Victorian Wednesday

Pa- girl lang!!

#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: And the winner is.......

One of the reasons why you need to consider working in an agency is receiving recognition of your campaigns from different award giving bodies.  When I started working in GMCI (GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Inc.), I have not yet realized that this will be my career, that this will  give me recognition I never expected.  Just so you know, I have accepted that I don't need commendations from other people to be motivated, as I know that I fulfill myself - that's my motivation (PAT ON THE BACK:) - to be excellent in what I do and to have my own identity...and I dont want to expect recognition from anybody ---- talk about false hopes! Motivation comes from yourself FIRST.

Nonetheless, I am still very grateful (and happy:) receiving awards from the campaigns I directly supervised..to name a few, National Thank You Day, Wyeth's Bata Movement, Barbizon Mommy Milkshake..these have received awards from different organizations.  Recently, the Aray Ko Galing Ko won several awards . Blued Stylepreneur, which was managed by Anika Punzalan  (ex-GMCI) and Andrew Sha, won an award too:)

Sharing with you photos from the 47th Anvil Awards....

 Our Strategic Insighter - Brad Geiser (one of my mentors;)

 Didn't I mention that I love wearing cocktail/gowns??? #ALMbisyosa;0

 with Nonoy (Tony Ahn's friend)

Love this shot!

 with Andrew Sha

Andrew Sha

#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