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in Balesin        I cant believe it’s almost March – the cold Berrr months are coming to an end (can you feel it?) so it’s time to embrace the sun!     The Island Life On the last day of our Balesin trip, I made sure to slip into something comfy and city-appropriate. Slacks on the beach? Why not! Jaspal top from Adora | Abby Jocson white tote   SM Accessories brown floppy hat | Vintage silver cuff     Forever 21 Grid cuff    Silver & Gold This top is so beautiful but one thing I learned – sequins kind of trap heat inside so it got REALLY warm after a while. Haha!        At Balesin Island Club       Yuki Tansengco          See you soon, Balesin!    My Style Cat     Hope you all have a blessed Sunday and thanks for dropping by!!! 🙂 (Photos by Alaysa Bisnar)

                              A Closer Look At The Other World of Balesin I couldn’t explain the feeling when I received a blogger event invite to.. what – Balesin? Where’s that? Did I read it right? I was in for a treat when I hit that Google button. I couldn’t believe my first out of town event would be held in this beautiful 500 hectare island inspired and named after some of the most luxurious beach resorts around the world—Mykonos, St. Tropez, the Costa Smeralda, Bali and Phuket. Welcome to Balesin!                                             Touchdown, Balesin! Whoever saw the potential of this island (and developed it!) is pure genius – our view from the plane window shows more than seven kilometers of white-sand beaches. We arrived shortly in just a 20-minute private transfer from Manila to Balesin, departing at 6AM at the CAAP hangar.                                   Yuki Tansengco | Designs by Abby Jocson Tote This year, leading skincare brand NIVEA,…

Shape up or ship out This is it, page 1 of 365 once again and everyone’s excited to craft their own little list of resolutions to ring in the new year. Unfortunately, only around 10% of the list is kept throughout the entire year – maybe even less. So let’s keep it simple, shall we? 5 Resolutions for career in 2015  Personally, I listed a longer one but I realized if we keep it short, we have less to remember and a bigger chance of focusing on each one. Like most things in life, these are just suggestions I’m offering so feel free to agree or disagree with me. Which ones made the list? Hello, 2015! No matter how contented we are with our career and other aspects, it doesn’t hurt to find a little room for improvement. So before crafting your list, ask yourself, “What would I like to do differently this year?” I’m sharing with you mine! 🙂 SM Accessories taupe floppy | Daniel Wellington watch 1. Get up, dress up and show up I’m not saying you should look catwalk-ready on the most casual days but dressing up appropriately helps you play that dream role you’re working hard for.…

Convertible Clothing by YAY Imagine you’re on a beach trip. You pack this one piece that you can convert into a cover-up, a top, or an accessory – how hassle free, right? That’s how I felt when I discovered YAY. It’s a good option to travel in and a must-have in your closet. Using purl snap buttons, simply unsnap and convert to multiple scarves and wraps styles. Simple and easy It’s literally converting in a snap! YAY is designed by Yevgeniya Alexandrovna Yushkova and is dedicated to creating timeless, elegant, yet practical “convertible” clothing. This cost-efficient style approach is perfect for those who easily want to transform their looks from day to night! 1. Cropped Batwing Cardigan / Long-sleeve shrug One of YAY’s best-sellers is this Tulip Convertible Cardigan. It’s perfect when you go to places with varying temperatures. Here I’m wearing it as a long sleeve shrug with a snap closure at the sleeve inseam. 2. Low top / front One of my favorite transformations with the Tulip Cardigan. It converts to this sexy low top – perfect when pair with jeans or high-waisted bottoms.  2. Low top / back You see the metal snaps behind? Those are so easy…