Winter Feels

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I really miss blogging. I miss those days where fashion and blog are the only things inside my mind. Now, I really have to manage my time as my flight is fast approaching, and there are still procedures I need to finish.

And thanks God, I finally have a time to stay in a quiet place where I can compose a new outfit post. How to start? My goodness, I almost forgot. (Sigh). Umm, maybe, it's good to start with a fact.

Philippines is a tropical country, wherein Wet & Dry is the only season, unlike other countries, they have Autumn/Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter (Not in order). Filipinos, or any other tropical countries, only have two types of clothes in the closets - Sweater Weather & Summer Apparel. No matter how I want to wear scarfs, knitted, long coats, high socks and sky-high boots and also layering, I couldn't because the weather prevents me to do so. I know, I can do it, if I want too, but it's so unappropriate and uncomfortable, considering such factors.

But you know what? Just last week, I went to Baguio City to process my papers and to attend seminars. For the sake of those who are not familiar to Baguio City, it is one of the most popular cities in the Philippines, and it is actually located at CAR. It is known to be the "City of Pines" or "Summer Capital of the Philippines" because of their awesome weather. The fact that it is in the upland, their temperature is a little bit lower or colder compared to other places or provinces of the Philippines. I can't deny the truth that I fell in love with Baguio. Last week was not my first time in Baguio, I've been there for so many times, but my love for this place is like "First Love," it never dies.

Aside from their weather, what I love most is that I can play another stage of "Mix & Match" game. Yes, I can do layering, I can wear winter clothes and shoes thou they don't have snow rain, just a perfect sweater-weather. So, here's me wearing an ox red chain-knit scarf which definitely matches with my scallop skater skirt. Isn't it? And of course, black will never be absent in a cold weather. I just love my oversize black knitted pullover and so with my knee-high knitted socks. I'm so comfortable with them, the weather was not a hindrance to my errands that day. I never felt the coldness around me. By the way, meet my new chunky, I bought it in one thrift shop in Baguio, t'was actually as good as knew and you can't believe how much I scored it -- only Php300. :D By the way, I forgot to tell you that Baguio is surrounded by thrift stores, wherever you look, you can see some thrift stores, they even have this so called "Night Market," starts at 9 in the evening to 12 midnight along the street, wherein clothes, shoes, bag and everything you need for is all on sale, and price starts at 10 pesos, seriously, 10 pesos that looks as good as new, and there are also brandnew items. That's how fun Baguio is. 

Thank you for reading. I hope I gave you an idea what to wear next time you visit Baguio City. And for those you haven't visited Baguio yet, I strongly suggest that you should go there. The weather is perfect, a place for thrifters, and definitely for nature lovers. :)))) Don't forget to tag your Baguio OOTD on my Instagram Account ( http://instagram.com/jamaicafelichi ).

Xoxo,

@jamaicafelichi 💋

Is Fashion Just a Repetition?

"Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together," Miss Carolina Herrera, a Fashion Designer, once said.

Whether we admit it or not, fashion is just a repetition of ideas, from the most conservative to the truly provocative clothes, they've been existing before. Before they've trended today, fashion enthusiasts born on earlier eras had already played so many mix-and-match games on it. In fact, I want to share you my story, my personal experience, that made me agree with what Ms. C. Herrera said.

Last week was really a busy week for me because November is in a hurry, and only few weeks left before I leave Philippines for I'll be working at Canada, my flight will be on January 2015. Considering the month, it'll be winter. Honestly, that will be my first time to be exposed in winter, that I need to bring as many coats or warmers as possible. My grandmother invited me to visit and choose coats and jackets from her closet which she also used in her stay abroad. What came to surprise me was her denim collection. She has denim jackets in different sizes and shades, she even have long denim jacket that can also be a dress. And we all know that denims are very mainstream today. Ah no, denims are always there, they never leave. Well, I grabbed just two denims, the oversized jacket and the long jacket. I wish I could get them all but my they're too heavy, I think two is enough for the mean time.

These jackets are supposed to be wash and pack in my luggage, but how could I unused such? They're to radical! I must wear them immediately! After wash day, I wear the oversized one. And here are some of my OOTD-photos.

Did this oversized jacket look like from my grandmother's closet? Or did this gave a twist to my minimalist OOTD?

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Xoxo,

Aika 💋

How to Wear a Crop Top

Hi! I'm so back. Did anyone missed me? 😄 My photographer, who is my Bae, had been busy at their school lately that we cannot take pictures, but I'll surely catch up with you.

Just like what I've said on my most recent post, you'll see more outfit of me in Baesics. And I hope by now, you already noticed that I have this croptop obsession. I don't know if it's just me who feels so sexy wearing croptops. Do you? Honestly, I don't work out. I don't have a 24-waistline, not even a flat stomach (working on it soon! Hehe). What made me think croptops will fit me? The secret is "courage," my dear. As what they say, "If you want it, wear it!"

But I also whpant to share another secret in choosing what to pair with croptops, especially if you're like me, lazy to burn fats. Always remember to smile and be confident! It will perfectly match with highwaist or boyfriend jean, I'm sure, you'll forget about your not so sexy body and I swear, t'will make you feel sexier.

The boyfriend jeans will create an illusion as it hides your unwanted fats. I want you to meet my not so sexy body. I lifted up my top for better visualization. Then, look back on my pictures above. Did my jeans really hide 'em? You better try them then comment down if my secret also applies with you. :)

And before I forget, I also wear a black chunky belt as it coordinates well with my boyfriend jeans. But to destroy my boyish look, I decided to use a Gladiator Wedge instead on Slip-on or Sneakers. Apart from that, I also blended a touch of vintage -- my sunnies & bangles. Yes, they are categorized under vintage fashion. This sunnies are retro-inspired and my bangles are in vintage color.

Sunnies: http://instagram.com/blissfulclosette

Top: Robinson's

Belt: Guess

Boyfriend Jeans: http://instagram.com/thesweetcloth

Gladiator Wedges: Charlotte Russe

Vintage Bangles: SM Department Store

Clean Things against the Dirty Wall.

What can you say to my DIY distressed jeans? It was actually customized by me. :D

Let's Get Nautical!

Happy Monday Evening Everyone. Hope you all survived 'Monday Madness' 😁

Here's a Beach Attire Inspiration for you. Hope you'll like it.

Meet My Sanctuary

How's your day? I've been busy lately but I hope that you're still with me.

Let me first introduce to you my sanctuary -- St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, Vigan City. This is a perfect shot containing both the blessed church and the bell tower. Actually, I just grabbed this photo from google because I didn't have a perfect shot of them.

Here's another view. This time, it was taken in the Plaza Salcedo where the famous Dancing Fountain is. I love how the cathedral reflects on the lagoon, so beautiful. I hope you can come and visit our place. If you're a history lover, I ensure you that you will really appreciate my beloved city. However, if you're not that particular to history, you'll still love our place. It will bring you back in time, when the Spanish tried to colunized us.

On the other hand, I would also want to share my outfit. Here's me, standing right in front the northest door of our Cathedral. I am wearing a flowy lace top, which is as white as snow. I've matched it with my denim shorts with lace patch on the left side. And oh, please say "hi" to my new white chinky heels. These the too mainstream nowadays. Thus, lately, I've been busy hunting a pair of this. It's really hard to find the exact design I want in my size. But after some time, I finally found & bought this pair on my feet. It's from a thrift store on IG.

Here's a closer look to my outfit.

I've zoom it out so for better visualization. My accessories are the highlight of my outfit. I am wearing a floral watch with the shades of blue and green, blue to match the color of denim shorts and green for my stone ring. I intended to use other colors for my jewelries because too much white is boring. I believe that my jewelries give color for today's OOTD.

And because I'm inlove with my shoes, they deserve a selfiè.

Before I end, I would like to ask a little favor from you. My beloved city, Vigan, is one of the 14 finalists vying for the New Seven Wonders Cities, please join us in supporting Vigan by:

Voting Link:

Vote via SMS: Text VIGAN and send to 29290777 (1php/text) or

Text VIGAN10 (10php/text, equal to 10 votes)

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