During my birthday last September 30 I spent almost my whole day in school. My morning started not so good because I was 15 minutes late in my first subject and aside from that I wasn't feeling well the whole day. Good thing I felt better during the evening before we had my birthday dinner.

Before anything else I would like to share with you my outfit last September 30 during my birthday dinner. Fashion blogger muna ang peg ko! :))) This is what I wore during my birthday dinner. One thing that I told myself before my birthday was that I want to wear something black and white to come up with a classy and elegant outfit. I came up wearing my skirt from Plus Shop Ph (now More to Love Ph) and paired it with my lace Cotton On top. I thought of using my SM Accessories clutch too which my mom gave me (I actually force her to give me one. Hahaha) as a reward. To complete the look I grabbed some accessories from Mimi which she bought at Laureen Uy's booth last BU5. So here is the result of my mix and matching powers. Something I could have worn at Laureen Uy's Break My Style App lauch. Hahaha. Just kidding! I'm the queen of the day anyway! :)

My mom was also in theme black and white! Hahaha. I like it so much. She supports me alot when it comes to all this fashion thingyyss of mine. 

Moving on, my birthday ended with a family dinner with some of the relatives. I purposely chose Hap Chan because it's a Chinese restaurant and I've been craving for some chinese styled foods again and besides I've been getting good feedbacks lately from random good friends of mine. 

The place was very nice and the staffs were friendly. The interior, the smell and even the temperature in the place made us reminisce again and started a topic about our recent trip last summer where we used to eat in Chinese restaurants like this one. Okay let's use the hashtag #Throwback Hahaha. 

Look at these people! Most of them wore red! Chinese vibes all the way! Hahaha. I hope this year will be a lucky and prosperous one for me and for all of us. Let's cross our fingers! :)

And here I am getting fatter and fatter again. :'( Why?! Chubby face and chubby arms we meet again. </3 It's so hard to lose weight when the only thing that I can do now this sembreak is to stay at home, sleep and eat!

Picture with the oldies. :)

Foods we ordered. Actually these foods were all cooked in Chinese style. My best picks and now my favorites are the Hap Chan special pancit canton and Chinese styled sweet and sour fish fillet. The fish fillets were so yummy. It was so soft and totally melt on tongue. You should try this one when you eat in Hap Chan.

With the whole family. It's good to see that I still have on-the-go relatives who did shared, went and dine with me during my special day. You guys completed my day. 

With my two equally giant boys! :O People especially guys nowadays grow so fast. My cousin on the left is 17 also while my younger brother on the right side is 13 only. I guess our height totally runs in the blood. :)

Officially 17! I just want to thank everybody who greeted, gave gifts, surprised and celebrated with me my birthday last September 30. I am happy that the start of my 17th year was a prosperous and blessed one. I'm thankful to God because He gave me another year to celebrate and live this beautiful life with the persons I love.

xoxo,

SHAIRA

I am happy to announce that my first sem as a college student had just ended. 1 sem down, 11 sems to go!!! :) One of the most memorable and my favorite among all the past events that happened last semester was Billy Crawford's Concert. Let me use this blog to tell you my concert experience. :) I'm excited! 

It was a requirement for us in PE class to buy a ticket in Billy's concert. Most of the people didn't watch the concert and only bought because it is required while the others used their tickets so it won't go to waste. Justine and I took the chance and bought tickets in which we will be able to see Billy in the nearest possible way. Hahaha. We're fans, okay! He's one of the artist that I look up to since then because he's multi-talented and way back then I was really a fan of Billy and Sarah G's loveteam. Hahaha. :))) The staffs were hard enough to put gates that separated those who bought exclusive tickets from the not. 

The concert started at almost 7 in the evening already. You can literally count the people in the VIP and exclusive seats. It was really few. Justine and I were both very lucky to be there and you'll know why later! :) 

The concert started by the performances of the prides of LPU like the LPU Dance Machine, Music Box and more... One of the celebrity guest in Billy's concert was Barbie Almalbis. She looked as young as ever. It cannot be seen in her appearance that she has already two kids. So petite! 

When Billy Crawford came out Justine and I took the chance of going to the nearest possible place where we can clearly see and of course touch Billy. Look again at the Barbie Almalbis picture. We were honestly sitting in that view but then we just experienced an adrenaline rush when we saw BILLY!  We ran and occupied the 4th front row seats because it was vacant. I told you, there were less people in the VIP section! 

This was a compilation of the videos I arranged and took during the concert. Sorry for the shakiness. Play it in 360p or HD for better viewing results! :) 

The whole Billy Crawford concert experience was truly a memorable one especially when he went down the stage, walked down the aisle and held my hands for about 7 seconds. Another one was when Justine asked for my handkerchief (good thing I have 2 in my bag) and suddenly wiped Billy's sweat on his face. Lol. Bango ng pawis, swear! Hahahaha.

Okay, I think it's too much fangirling already. We just can't help it. I'm looking forward for more artists this coming semester. 

xoxo, 

SHAIRA

Sharing you again a very late post of mine. I still have 3 back logs after this. Hahaha. It is no other than school that caused me to have a busy life. Hello I'm in College already and besides it's my number one priority as of now. :) I'm loving everything that's happening in my life as a college student. I'm feeling determined and motivated. :)

It's been a long time since I documented and posted an ootd here. Tagal kong absent. I was more focused on the consecutive events that happened. It's funny that lately I always forgot to take an outfit shot even though it's only a click or two. Maybe because I'm always in a hurry and when I remember of doing some outfit shots it is already late because Mr. Sun has set already.

Maybe during this time I remembered to take my outfit shots because the place is a good background and eye catching. Who wouldn't want to take some shots in this almost perfect place. It's so gorgeous! Look at the mountains behind me. It looks like a painting! 

This view also! <3 It seems like we were in a different world when in fact it is only a place in my grand parent's. We can't help it but feel tourists again in our own place. Hahaha. This place is being commercialized and developed now and years later this will be one of the known tourist spot in the Philippines! I'm sure I'll be seeing you there years from now. :)

Top: Cotton On (borrowed from Ica), Necklace from a random bazaar in Manila, Shoes from New Yorker

My second youngest cousin in the family had celebrated his 3rd birthday the day before I celebrated mine. For some reason we were reunited again for this special event. This kid is very special to me. He's exceptional and definitely different from the rest. He's intelligent! I find it cute whenever he'll approach me and call me "Ate Shaira". He just turned 3 yet he already speaks in fluent words not like the other typical three year old kids. 

I helped in doing some of the arrangements for his birthday. Hahaha. Proud! His birthday turned out to be great and memorable one. 

I guess Hanz really loved our gift. The smile on his face was priceless during that time. I love this kid so much! I can't wait for him to grow bigger. 

xoxo,

SHAIRA

Last September 24 Faye called me and told me if we could celebrate in advance my birthday because she will be very busy during the next days in school and she will not have any free time to catch up with me anymore. I called Yram too and asked if she was available that day. Good thing our schedules matched that day and voila another one of a kind meet-up full of girl talks, pictures and stories with my best girlfriends!

Actually each poses here have corresponding meanings. I'm just too shy to tell you one because it might reveal my secrets. Hahahaha. 

with my posing buddy, Faye. Hahaha. I was flattered the other day when she called me and asked for my help regarding to what she'll wear to their Froshies Acquaintance Party. Fashion adviser and stylist mode on! :) 

Thanks for my balloon and cupcakes Faye. Since I became a teen I didn't had any balloon during my birthdays. I love her idea of giving me one. It's cute right? :) I felt like a kid again! 

My camera shy friend, Yram. Hahaha. During that same day she asked too for my help and advise on what she'll wear for the Med-Tech Night. I'm feeling pro. Hahaha. Accessories worn grabbed! I love my friends. They trust me that much when it comes in choosing what to wear.

Thanks Yram for your gift. I opened it already. The gift and paper bag matched together. You really know the abubots I love collecting. ;) By the way, I've been eyeing this paper bag since the day I saw it. Fortunately Yram chose it as the paper bag for her gift. The paper bag was really meant for me. Ang cute! Paris <3

And again I want to thank these two people who celebrated with me in advance my birthday. You mean the world to me. Thank you for supporting me in whatever I do and whatever I want. I know I can always count on both of you. Though everything was planned I was still surprised in some way. I love you both! 💋

xoxo,

SHAIRA