15 February 2010

taking a big leap

 
i have wanted to do this since forever. only that i was making excuses for myself, basically because i was afraid i wouldn't be able to pull it off. so here it is -- shop yapi vanilla. it's partly named after the nickname my lil' sister has for me -- yapi (which is backwards for my childhood nickname). it will feature pre-loved items, vintage finds and some designs by me. *crossing my fingers* the shop is currently open to philippine buyers for now, only because i'm still trying to figure out a payment and shipping scheme for international buyers.

 
so summer is definitely here and there's no stopping it. the heat is almost unbearable! it is scorching hot. the season for cotton shirts, linen clothing, short shorts and skirts is here!

neon green shirt - thrifted
plaid skirt - props
black beaded sandals - DIY (finickee sandals + old buttons from people are people)
white bag - mongkok ladies market, hk
dog tag necklace - custom-made
rings: blue - props | orange howlite - dane's giveaway


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29 comments:

  1. hi hi hi!
    thx a lot for leaving comment on my blog.. I reaaallly appreciate it <3
    anyway, you're opening a shop?really?really??*cant waiiitt!!!* please do ship to Indonesia. please please please!! ;) #jumping around

    copyproof.blogspot.com

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  2. hi love love the outfit...so fit for summer. can't wait to go home to Cebu... I miss the place....

    Take care
    Sweet
    http://pensandlens.wordpress.com

    By the way I am giving out my 3rd Forever21 giveaway exclusive for Cebu bloggers and residents only. You might want to check it out.

    http://pensandlens.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/3rd-forever-21-giveaway/

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  3. casual, yet chic :D I'd wear this any day

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  4. High Five! I say 2010 is the year to take GREAT LEAPS and explore :)

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  5. That's so exciting! Good luck with your shop!

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  6. Your tee is awesome! Love the color!

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  7. congratulations to your shop opening :) And your skirt is adorable
    *Nathalie

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  8. Love your outfit... so cool. And I love your new header. xoxo

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  9. i love your skirt Gizelle!
    and the yellow lime sweater on shop yapi vanilla! mine na?? sent u an email :)

    toni ;)

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  10. congrats on your new store. good luck! i like that skirt

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  11. Oh PLEASE open it up to international buyers! I'd love to shop your closet.

    Also, I am insanely jealous of today's outfit - it's really warm enough to wear that?! To give you an idea of the cold here, I'm currently sitting in a huge hoody, under a woolly blanket!! :(

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  12. i'm so excited to see your shop items (i'm heartbroken you won't be shipping internationally!) :(

    this outfit of yours is adorable though, i love the casual feel. and that skirt...i wish i could steal it! :)

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  13. jealous! i wish i could wear shorts! i miss the philippines soo much! following you now ;D

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  14. I love how happy your blog is! And how you get sunlight. I say this all the time but IM SO ENVIOUS OF IT.

    You look adorable! (SO JEALOUS YOU CAN WEAR A SKIRT WITHOUT TIGHTS!)

    Congrats on opening your blog shop :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by!
    quirkyexplosion.blogspot.com

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  15. congrats on the shop!! I'll definitely be checking it out :)

    and what a cute skirt, looks great on you!

    heyfancypants.blogspot.com

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  16. Love, love, love your rings! Such a cute look on you!! :)

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  17. Good luck for your shop, sounds exciting!

    And your comments are called scoops! Bless!

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  18. i like this outfit very much - especially the skirt!

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  19. i'm looking forward to your shop gizelle. it's gonna be great i'm sure! and how i envy summer!!!! i always love summer regardless of the heat!

    xx,
    betz
    http://herarmoire.blogspot.com

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  20. so jealous of your warm weather even if it is unbearable! fab skit girl :)

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  21. Adorable, as always! I'm adding your link to my blog, by the way. (:

    xx, Melissa

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  22. Love you skirt! I can't wait until it starts to warm up..which should be soon!

    www.sonyasark.blogspot.com

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  23. congrats on the shop, sista! and that outfit you're wearing today is really cute. your skirt with that bright top is not something i would combine, but you've proved it to be a striking combination.

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  24. Love the outfit. Chic! :)

    I'm also open my own online store and I will also sell vintage stuff. Cheers for out stores! :):):)


    http://studdedbliss.blogspot.com

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