Monotone

I have always loved the allure of black and white photos; especially ones with just the right amount of grain. It gives off that nostalgic feel; of memories gone by and time passed. It's amazing how photos can contain the emotions of people, freeze a smile in time, and preserve a memory in just a snap of a shutter. 

Drama aside, I thought about posting these photos because I don't want these snapshots to rot unseen in my hard drive. I personally think people should take photos of other things beside themselves because you never know what you're going to get sometimes. It's also a good outlet for creativity. And you don't have to be a professional photographer. Sometimes, a hobbyist can take just as good photos. You never know, it just might be the thing you're going to be good at.

Old Hallowed Halls

I attended my sister's Recognition Day in DBS a few days back. It was the school that formed my elementary years. It's quite small now since I already grew up. HAHA 

I found the Recognition Day rites a bit boring. And to think that I've been a part of so many of those! I was actually an overachiever when I was a kid; getting all kinds of awards and medals, unlike now. But really, must've sucked for the parents who are waiting that long; mine included. Lol.

I had the camera with me that day and since I was bored beyond belief, I started taking photos; random snapshots to be more exact. Did it in black and white for a more nostalgic appeal. It's only now that I started to appreciate the schools I come from. An appreciation a bit too late, don't you think?

I miss this place. I miss being a kid. Nearest thing I'll get to being a kid is to be a kid at heart.

Go lang ng go!

Mode Fashion Show

Last March 17, Saturday, I went to school to see Mode,  the fashion show for the fashion elective students of the third year class. Set inside the minuscule AVR of our building, the set was surprisingly big and looked like a legit fashion show! Swear, kudos to the team for pulling the stage off! It was an amazing thing to see; up and coming future designers from our college showcased the best of what CFAD has to offer to the fashion industry. With the fashion industry teeming with Thomasian (more specifically, CFAD students), blood, it's no surprise that maybe one or many of these students will dominate the Philippine fashion scene in the future.

I saw lots of on going trends in the show. Themes ranging from pastels to neons dominated the runway; it was an amazing sight. And with some of my friends showing their first pieces here, I'm really supportive for this event. Also, legit models and future models sashayed in their creations. It truly was an awesome night!

Velada Thomasina: A Hundred Years Back in Time

We had the Velada Thomasina yesterday and the experience was surreal and mind-blowing. Everyone was decked out in clothes from the 1900's and there were "kalesas" and "karwahes" all over. Even the priests were decked out in their traditional garb. It was amazing to see and feel how it is over a hundred years ago. The guards were even greeting in Spanish and I could have sworn I heard a group of students conversing in Spanish! 

We also had a procession all over the university and had a mass afterwards. It was quite stressful (especially for the ladies.) to wear layers and layers of clothing in this mad Manila weather. Nevertheless, the experience was a memorable one. Sobrang fasyon ng Manila dati!

As for me, I was dressed as an Ilustrado who just came from a trip to Russia, hence the furs. HAHAHA

Sunglasses: Pretty and Perfect Closet
Coat: Vintage Giorgio Armani. It was my dad's in the 80's ata. LEGIT!
Chinos: Topman
Fur hat: From somewhere.
Fur vest: From somewhere too.
Polo: Wharton