Lola - Filipino word for Grandmother

Last January, I obtained what I call a lola skirt when I was in a post-holiday shopping state. I actually had second thoughts on buying it as I was afraid it might make me look shorter, but once I tried it on, I just couldn't let go of it anymore. I first wore the skirt on the first day of classes on our second semester. Clad in a long conservative skirt, I heard teasing from my friends that I look like a grandma. Also, they kept on giving me gestures for respecting the elder just for fun (like mano po, etc.) Instead of being sensitive about it, I laughed as well and teased myself too because they had a point about my look and it was kinda funny. Some people loved it on me but the funny comments kinda bothered me and got me thinking about the skirt.

I figured that maybe it's not the skirt that had a problem. It was probably me and the way I styled it so I thought of better ways to style it. When a friend of mine insisted on a photoshoot, this look popped into my head and that's when I made my lola skirt look young.

My heart was filled with astonishment when the parky weather started this February. I thought it would never happen because, in the Philippines, the cold usually hits in late December or early January.  When I opened my closet, a turtleneck charmed me once again and I wondered “Why not?” I should probably seize this chilly weather as much as I can before summer comes. With my desire to embrace and take advantage of the weather, I paired the turtleneck with a black skirt and black boots, complemented with a denim jacket.


 After planning my outfit, I had no idea where to shoot and what peg I should achieve for the photos. All I wanted was a plain or simple background so that the photos could be Instagram friendly. Suddenly, my friend and I saw a small pink wall with a leafy situation at the bottom. We decided to shoot there, as it was a perfect backdrop. I've never loved pink that much. If you knew me and my style, a colorless palette is my soul mate. Yet, the beauty of the color pink made me want more shades and hues, so we took to a red wall with a gray accent as well. Besides, it gave a Valentine’s Day vibe to the photos, which is perfect because heart’s day is tomorrow! After several clicks on the shutter, we easily achieved the shots we wanted, the greatest feeling after a tiring day.



Happy Valentine's! xo

When deciding where to shoot, I always opt for buildings rather than trees. My love for skyscrapers and fast-paced life is limitless. I like to keep myself busy once in a while because my heart always craves for something to do since slow progress makes me pensive. These past few weeks, I took as much opportunity and chances as I can and I swear, it was exciting. However, these past few weeks became one of my most exhausting ones as well. My heart and mind arises as something goes along, but I felt my body and soul slowly giving up on me and that's when I realized that gaah, I really need some rest and a peace of mind. All of a sudden, my soul craves for serenity. I guess that affected my mood in the photos above. The aura of the nature and the outfit that I wore reflects my craving for calmness. And as I close my eyes, I feel better.