the good kind of blurry days

i am going to use "throwback thursday" as an excuse for my delinquency because really, it's been a year since this outfit shot was taken. i did still have long, ombre hair but i am still wearing my favorite black booties. 

i count my months by how many weddings or engagement sessions i style now. i label my months as the wedding season (may, june, december, january) or as the ghost month (august) and before i know it, the year has ended. it really is different living an artist's life. the days are a blur but it's the good kind. 

 

 

owl tee - gifted by karen | white pleated skirt - primal rave | black booties - rubi shoes, cotton on | black bucket bag - thrifted | blue wide-brimmed hat - cotton on | bracelets - cotton on & downtown finds | feather earrings - downtown find | ring - downtown find | neon yellow belt - cotton on

i support cervical cancer awareness

this post may be late but it is definitely still worth posting because cancer awareness doesn't end when cancer awareness month ends. it should continue because we are in constant need of education. we humans, especially the Filipinos, are very guilty of delaying finding out the truth of what we're physically feeling because we are afraid of having to hear bad news. we are afraid of being aware and afraid of what awareness might do to our minds. we are afraid until it is too late. 

this experience has opened my eyes to the shocking statistics of cervical cancer in the Philippines and specifically to how it affects women. cervical cancer can develop in 10 to 20 years. that means, it can be contracted when we were young and only develop in our late thirties or forties. for more information about cervical cancer, get in touch with she matters. 

 

black and white collared top - props | watercolor silk skirt - thrifted | plum booties - gifted by sister | nude faux snakeskin clutch - props | necklaces: chunky chained necklace - borrowed from mom, white bib stone necklace - downtown find | beaded bracelets - downtown finds | claw duo-color cuff - borrowed from mom | studded snake bracelet - bangkok find | leopard ring - gifted by dad | black watch - gifted by sister | leopard sunnies - fashion de bella

sunstyle: summer skin and fashion fest

last March 16, Vaseline collaborated with Forever 21 and Zee Lifestyle Magazine for a summer skin and fashion fest held at SM Northwing. the event couldn't have come at a better time because the sun has begun to be scorching hot and we definitely needed not just lighter and fashionable clothing but a way to moisturize our skin and protect us from the sun despite the heat. 

the host, Karla Henry's fabulous shoes!

one of my favorite looks from Forever 21's spring/summer collection. i die for maxi skirts.

i'm more bohemian than grunge but i could definitely add that luscious leather vest to my floral staples.

the kid on the right is how i hope my kid would look like. isn't she adorable?

 

the tie-dye maxi skirt and floral jeans! super chic!

another great look -- the cutouts at the back of this top and those tribal-printed shorts are L.O.V.E. oh, she's one of my favorite models too. shout out to AR! 

totally love the look on the left, even when i've gained weight and cannot wear cropped tops anymore. LOL. the tribal-printed jeans on the right are pretty too!

ira jennena and toni pino

of all events that i opted not to wear heels, i was accompanied by two tall bloggers…LOL. 

see? i knew i should've worn my heels. but these footzyfolds flats are so comfy!

sheer button-up top - props | pistachio pants - forever 21, bestowed by toni ♥ | sequined flats - footzyfolds | studded bag - thrifted | geometric earrings - lovechic.ph | silver cuffs with pink shell accents - stolen from sis | skull connector ring - downtown find | bird ring - bangkok find, gifted by mom

yes! i shaved my head --- another risk. i'm that bored! haha. so far, i love it. it gives me more character. it doesn't make me think that i'm boring when i look at myself in the mirror. i might keep this for a while.  

look back once then move forward x cheers to 2013!

i'm in a bit of a panic here because not only is it another month, it's another year and i'm still catching up with posts from december 2012. so i better hurry up then!

but before i proceed with my catch-up posts, here's a quick look back into my 2012:

my favorite looks

it's on this year that i have found a sense of style that is true to myself. over the last 3 years since i started my blog, i've been experimenting with various looks. this year, i've been more picky with my closet items when i shop and only get the ones that truly represent who i am.

          

       

               

falling in love all over again

i was civilly married last year however, it was only this year that Harry and i started planning for our Church wedding. we had our engagement session shot by the amazing Marlon Capuyan and it felt like day one with Harry all over again. 

how i took the risk and chose my passion

i may have spoken about resigning in October and choosing to do what i love but i don't think i've discussed in detail what i actually do for a living now. my friend April and I launched Cuckoo Cloud Concepts back in October and as Harry would say it, "We've gone Cuckoo!"

Cuckoo Cloud Concepts specializes in styling and set design for engagement sessions that have a fun and quirky vibe. we love couples who'd like to tell a story with their engagement session and want to make a fun memory of their love story. we also style weddings for couples who want handmade elements in their wedding. so far, things have been unexpectedly good. we're still starting a bit slow but there has been a lot of potential and upcoming opportunities. we are especially thankful for Marlon and Mildred for their support -- as they've been there for us since the start. of course, our Mr. Cuckoos have been our number one fans. here are some of the work we've done -- and you can check out our website and Facebook page for more details: 

what i did, resigning from a high-paying corporate job, is a great risk. honestly, i don't have money to spend for personal stuff right now and my money is enough for day-by-day expenses but that's okay. i've realized you have to undergo a bit of sacrifice to pursue something you love. i love fashion that's why i have this blog but i'm also happy that i get to do a bit of that for the couples in their shoots. i've dipped my hands into DIY-ing again and it feels good knowing that i can create something beautiful with my hands. of course, i love weddings. am in love with weddings which makes this job all the more fun. so ---

"hi, i'm gizelle. former sales and call center manager. now a happy stylist and set designer for Cuckoo Cloud Concepts. nice to meet you!" ♥

experienced Bloggers United twice!

a look back in words

in words, my twenty-twelve has been a roller coaster. it started really dark what with the tragedy my family experienced in january. we slowly had to move on from it to support my sister and i underwent hell at work, all while preparing for my wedding. i lost weight because i could only eat once a day due to work stress and my personal life almost faltered. but in the end, everything turned out well. the choices we make mold our lives to what we what we want them to be in the end. on December 22, i got married in front of God and our families in my dream bohemian wedding gown and to the love of my life, Harry. (and if some of you are wondering, i'm 28. not 22 so yes, it's the right time for me get married. haha!)

happy new year everyone! 
here's a year of fashion brilliance (or mistakes) and hopefully a whole wall of beautiful shoes by the end of year.