Hello dearies! How did your Holy Week go? Mine, my family and I just spent the Holy Week binge-watching movies about Jesus and on Maundy Thursday we did Visita Iglesia, wherein we visited few of the Churches located in the South of Philippines -- which is why I wore something comfy and decent.
To be honest, I am not fond of pants. Being a petite person makes it so hard for me to find pants that will fit perfectly to me, sometimes even skinny jeans do not fit well too. It is a good thing that I found this pants in Baclaran and you will not believe how much it only cost. Insert *drumrolls* sound effect. It is only 70 pesos! This has been my fave pants to wear ever since because it fits nicely, it is stretchable, and it got a nice washed-out color.
I paired the pants with a white button down. I got it from my mom's closet. Haha. My mom got a lot of clothes she does not use so I use some instead. The rose patch on the white button down was just sewed by my mom, it was not there when she bought this button down. In fact, she sewed patches on all the white button-downs she has. She thinks it makes it look nicer, I do think so too.
Another one from my mom's closet is this blazer. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it in her closet. My mom used to wear this to work. I am so thankful that my mom got a good taste in fashion as well, I got it from my mama!
Here's a zoom in to show some of the little details. As what John Wooden said, "It is the little details that are vital. Little things makes big things happen."
I know I look haggard, traffic was so bad that day and something unfortunate has happened. I'm glad I made the right decision to wear something comfy without sacrificing style. Btw, I'll be making another blog post regarding the Visita Iglesia, that post will cover where we went, what has happened during the trip and the unfortunate thingy that I mentioned a while ago.
Before I end this blog post, let me give you one tip, tuck in the front of your top if it is too long and just let the back part of your top drape -- this will work well for petite girls like me, it will create the illusion of your legs being long or it will make you look elongated.
Details of the outfit:
Button down (from my mom's closet)
Blazer (from my mom's closet)
Pants (Baclaran)
Shoes (Mario D' Boro)
With Love,
Mary
#itsjoyceootd
Korean OOTD achieved with just 50 PHP!
Friday, March 23, 2018 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Hello! It's been a while since I last wrote about fashion. Right? I'm sorry that I was not able to write about fashion these past few weeks. I'll make it up to you right now, dearies. You are actually in for a good treat because I will be tackling about achieving a Korean look/OOTD without spending too much. Want to know how? Well, just keep on reading.
I'm guessing that most of you who are reading this are into Korean dramas, KPOP or generally, the Korean culture. Raise your hand if you are one of them! Come on, don't be shy, because I am one of them too. Whenever I watch Korean dramas, I can't help but notice the outfits the actors and actresses wear, it is just too cute and beautiful to not notice. Admittedly, watching Korean dramas has helped me discover what style it is that I am in to, their outfits have become my fashion inspiration. Thus I ended up doing this blog post. Aside from Korean dramas, I also look on Pinterest for fashion inspiration.
What similarities have you observed in this group of photos? As what you can see from the photos, Korean girls/women like pairing collared top or button-downs with skirts, can't blame them, these two really does make a great ensemble.
Here's my version of the collared top/button-downs partnered with a skirt:
{ Details of the Outfit }
Top: bought from a thrift shop for only 25 pesos
Skirt: bought from a thrift shop for only 25 pesos
Shoes: SM Parisian
Yes, you may not believe it, but my top and skirt were actually bought from a thrift shop or "Ukay-ukay," as we Filipinos call it. Bought button down for 25 pesos, skirt has the same price as well, so that totals to 50 Philippines Pesos or 1 US Dollar. Not enough money? Don't fret dearies. Go thrift shop! One advice that I could give you is to look for outfit inspirations online first, like what I did on Pinterest so you would know what look you will be aiming for.
Anyways, I would like to thank Kat Aglipay for letting me use her camera and for taking wonderful photos of me. You are the best, Kat. Love you, Kat! Without her, this blog post would not be possible. I would also like to thank you, yes you, for taking the time to look and read this blog post. I hope you found this post helpful and inspiring. Love you too, to whoever is reading this!
PS: I will try to focus more on fashion now. So expect a lot more fashion blog posts from now on dearies.
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2018 is a year of self-care for me -- from skin care, body care, to health care. If you have read my previous blog posts, you probably know that one of my New Year's Resolution is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To be honest, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not easy. Why? Well, to maintain a healthy lifestyle you have to exercise regularly, sleep at least 8 hours each day, avoid junk foods and most importantly have a balanced diet. The latter is the trickiest for me. Living in a fast-paced life makes having balanced diet every day tricky for me, there are days when I do not have enough time to cook for food so I end up settling for ready-to-eat foods or canned goods and due to this, I don't get the nutrients that I need.
Luckily, from the land of the rising sun (Japan) Real Green has now arrived here in the Pearl of the Orient Seas (Philippines.) Real Green is a food supplement powder that is made using Japan technology. One sachet of Real Green (4 grams) contains a lot of nutrients because of its 3 key ingredients; Barley, Kale and Matcha Green Tea.
Benefits of Real Green's 3 key ingredients:
Barley:
An excellent source of fiber, helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. It helps you feel full for a longer period of time so you do not get cravings for snacks very often.
* High source of fiber
* Aid with weight loss
* Improves digestion
* Control blood sugar levels
* Protects against cancer
* Helps lower high cholesterol levels
* Prevents heart disease
* Provides antioxidants
* High in vitamins and minerals
* Protects against cancer
Reference: https://draxe.com/barley-nutrition/
Kale:
Of all the super healthy greens, is king. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant food in existence. It is said to fight cancer cell formation in our body, thus making it a great addition to your diet.
* Packed with Nutrients
* Has potent antioxidants
* Help you manage your cholesterol
* Can keep you from getting sick
* Can lower your risk of cancer
* Contains high levels of potassium
* May lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease
* Aids with weight loss
* Good for your eyes
* Help detoxify your body
* Powerful anti-inflammatory properties
* Rich in folate
* Help protect your brain health
* Good for fortifying your bones
* Improve the appearance and health of your skin and hair
* Helps to fight depression
* Contains an ample helping of manganese
Reference: https://www.authoritydiet.com/why-kale-good-you-health-benefits-nutrition-facts/
Matcha Green Tea:
Burns fat and enables you to exercise longer as it increases your metabolism and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Matcha is very known in Japan that instead of drinking water, they replace it with this wonder drink to enjoy all its health benefits.
* High in antioxidants
* Loaded with Catechin (EGCg), which helps to fight cancer
* Enhances calm
* Boost memory and concentration
* Increases energy levels and endurance
* Burns calories
* Detoxifies the body
* Fortifies the immune system
* Improves cholesterol
* Amazing flavor
Reference: http://www.naturallivingideas.com/10-amazing-benefits-of-matcha-green-tea/
Directions for Use:
Dissolve contents in 150 ml hot or cold water. Enjoy as Green Tea.
How many sachets does each box contain?
A box of Real Green Supplement powder contains 40 sachets. Each sachet weighs 4 grams.
Where is it made from?
Real Green is 100 percent made in Japan.
My verdict:
I've been drinking Real Green every day for 2 weeks now and I am very impressed with the results. Ever since I started drinking Real Green my stomach does not feel bloated anymore and I have achieved regular bowel movement, before Real Green I used to poo every after 2 days, now with the help of Real Green I poo everyday (excuse to those who are eating while reading this or is disgusted with the thought.) I like drinking Real Green in the morning, it has helped me be energetic and my mind works a lot better throughout the day. Real Green taste so good that you would want this drink included in your daily diet, it has a strong Matcha taste to it. So to all Matcha lovers out there, you will surely love this one, I can attest to it because I myself is a Matcha lover. I also love that it comes in sachets so I could bring it anywhere and it is not space consuming when you put it in your bag. This drink is also great for those who are not fond of eating vegetables because you will get the same nutrients there is when you eat veggies by drinking this. For those who would like to lose weight, this drink is for you too, just make sure to also exercise regularly. No wonder why people from Japan have a high life expectancy, they like living healthy and drinking supplement powder like this.
Where is Real Green available here in Philippines?
Real Green is available in all leading drugstores and Watsons outlet nationwide.
Want to know more about Real Green? Follow them on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/realgreenphilippines
Also use the hashtag, #RealGreenPH
With Love,
Mary
An excellent source of fiber, helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. It helps you feel full for a longer period of time so you do not get cravings for snacks very often.
* High source of fiber
* Aid with weight loss
* Improves digestion
* Control blood sugar levels
* Protects against cancer
* Helps lower high cholesterol levels
* Prevents heart disease
* Provides antioxidants
* High in vitamins and minerals
* Protects against cancer
Reference: https://draxe.com/barley-nutrition/
Kale:
Of all the super healthy greens, is king. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant food in existence. It is said to fight cancer cell formation in our body, thus making it a great addition to your diet.
* Packed with Nutrients
* Has potent antioxidants
* Help you manage your cholesterol
* Can keep you from getting sick
* Can lower your risk of cancer
* Contains high levels of potassium
* May lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease
* Aids with weight loss
* Good for your eyes
* Help detoxify your body
* Powerful anti-inflammatory properties
* Rich in folate
* Help protect your brain health
* Good for fortifying your bones
* Improve the appearance and health of your skin and hair
* Helps to fight depression
* Contains an ample helping of manganese
Reference: https://www.authoritydiet.com/why-kale-good-you-health-benefits-nutrition-facts/
Matcha Green Tea:
Burns fat and enables you to exercise longer as it increases your metabolism and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Matcha is very known in Japan that instead of drinking water, they replace it with this wonder drink to enjoy all its health benefits.
* High in antioxidants
* Loaded with Catechin (EGCg), which helps to fight cancer
* Enhances calm
* Boost memory and concentration
* Increases energy levels and endurance
* Burns calories
* Detoxifies the body
* Fortifies the immune system
* Improves cholesterol
* Amazing flavor
Reference: http://www.naturallivingideas.com/10-amazing-benefits-of-matcha-green-tea/
Directions for Use:
Dissolve contents in 150 ml hot or cold water. Enjoy as Green Tea.
How many sachets does each box contain?
A box of Real Green Supplement powder contains 40 sachets. Each sachet weighs 4 grams.
Where is it made from?
Real Green is 100 percent made in Japan.
My verdict:
I've been drinking Real Green every day for 2 weeks now and I am very impressed with the results. Ever since I started drinking Real Green my stomach does not feel bloated anymore and I have achieved regular bowel movement, before Real Green I used to poo every after 2 days, now with the help of Real Green I poo everyday (excuse to those who are eating while reading this or is disgusted with the thought.) I like drinking Real Green in the morning, it has helped me be energetic and my mind works a lot better throughout the day. Real Green taste so good that you would want this drink included in your daily diet, it has a strong Matcha taste to it. So to all Matcha lovers out there, you will surely love this one, I can attest to it because I myself is a Matcha lover. I also love that it comes in sachets so I could bring it anywhere and it is not space consuming when you put it in your bag. This drink is also great for those who are not fond of eating vegetables because you will get the same nutrients there is when you eat veggies by drinking this. For those who would like to lose weight, this drink is for you too, just make sure to also exercise regularly. No wonder why people from Japan have a high life expectancy, they like living healthy and drinking supplement powder like this.
Where is Real Green available here in Philippines?
Real Green is available in all leading drugstores and Watsons outlet nationwide.
Want to know more about Real Green? Follow them on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/realgreenphilippines
Also use the hashtag, #RealGreenPH
With Love,
Mary
Last February 25, 2018, my family and I decided to go to Quezon City for the Sidcor Sunday Market. My family does not usually like going somewhere far but I am glad that they finally decided to go to someplace we have never been yet.
The main reason why we went to Sidcor Sunday Market was, my mom wanted to buy more plants for our home. My mom loves plants so much that our home kind of looks like a forest now because there are plants everywhere! No joke. But I actually like it. No, not only like... I love it! Plants really do make every surrounding beautiful. Funny story, my mom discovered Sidcor Sunday Market while she was watching vlogs about plants. She told me about Sidcor so I researched how to get to Sidcor and told her that we should go because I really wanted to go somewhere we have not been to yet.
That day I decided not to bring my camera instead, to give it a rest because I have been using it a lot lately. Plus, I figured it would be such a bother bringing a heavy DSLR with me. We live in Cavite and I think you know or have an idea how far Cavite is from Quezon City. Also, we rode public transportations, so yeah, bringing a bulky heavy camera isn't convenient.
Lucky for me, I got Oppo F5. If you have read my previous blog post about taking mobile photography to the next level, you have seen that Oppo F5 produces high-quality photos. If you have not read it yet, fret not, in this blog all of the photos here are taken using Oppo F5. I took all these photos using the Expert mode, which allowed me to take photos like a DSLR.
As what I have mentioned, we live in Cavite, so we took the bus going to EDSA then we rode the MRT to Quezon Avenue Station.
Due to boredom, I decided to take photos of the views that I saw from the train's window.
After a few minutes, the train finally came to a halt at Quezon Avenue Station and we stepped out of the train. Eton Centris is just right beside the Quezon Avenue Station. According to what I have researched, Sidcor Sunday Market is just near Eton Centris. We asked where Sidcor is located to some of the guards in the area. Sidcor Sunday Market is just a few steps away from Eton Centris.
Too bad though, we arrived late. It was around 1 PM when we arrived and the stalls were already packing away the things they were selling. We were told that Sidcor Sunday Market was open up to 12 noon only. My bad, I thought that they were open the whole day. It is a good thing though that some stalls were still open.
This was my outfit for that day. I wore something comfy with a touch of vintage or 70s look. I really love how the Oppo F5 captured every detail of my outfit well. Oh if ever you are wondering where I got my top from, I bought it from a thrift shop at Quiapo.
Look at the lovely plants that I've seen in Sidcor Sunday Market...
Ahhh such colorful and beautiful bougainvilleas! Thanks to Oppo F5 for producing photos with lively color.
This is what I was most happy about that day! We found one stall selling variegated Monstera! So to those of you who have been wondering where to buy Monstera, it is available at Sidcor Sunday Market.
My mom bought Fiddle Leaf Fig. You have no idea how happy she was when she found a stall selling Fiddle Leaf Figs because that plant was soooo hard to find. I am happy that she found what she was looking for.
Since most of the stalls were already closed, we decided that we are going back to Sidcor again someday. Next time we will leave the house earlier. As what I have watched in some vlogs about Sidcor, there are some stalls that sell clothes, foods, fruits, fishes, plants, and even pets such as dogs and cats. I am so excited to go back again and see all of the stalls open. I promise my dear readers, I'm going to make a more detailed post about Sidcor Sunday Market next time.
We were about to ride again the MRT when I saw this amazing view from the station so I took a picture with my Oppo F5. I'm glad I made the right decision of not bringing my DSLR for this trip, it has made my trip even more convenient, lighter, and more fun because I'm actually able to take more photos in this compared to DSLR, in some places guards shoo you away or ask permit from you whenever they see you taking photos with DSLR, this has happened to me a lot of times whenever I use DSLR. I'm glad Oppo F5 serves as a perfect substitute from my professional cam.
To my lovely readers out there, let me hear out from you. How's life lately? Have you ever been to Sidcor Sunday Market? Anything you want to say about these shots? Let me know in the comments below.
With Love, Mary.
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