Walk as one with the 2011 Havaianas Filipinas Collection.

Fashion has become an avenue to express love for one’s country. As nationalism meets style, the Philippine archipelago, faces of former presidents, heroes, and other national icons are now widely used as designs to convey patriotic statements. And with more Filipinos around the world giving us reason to banner national pride, Havaianas is giving Havaianaticos another trendy option to showcase Philippine pride.

Since 2006, Havaianas has honored the Philippines’ rich and colorful culture with designs that embody the spirit of Filipino pride. This June, Havaianas joins the country as it celebrates its 113th year of independence with the release of this year’s Limited Edition Havaianas Filipinas Collection.

“This year’s Limited Edition Havaianas Filipinas Collection hopes to reflect happiness, carefree fashion, and good memories with the playful use of color and inventive patterns. These attitudes truly match the Filipino culture and even the brand’s cheery personality,” says Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines.

The Limited Edition 2011 Havaianas Filipinas Collection chose to play with the colors of the national flag. With the dazzling shades of blue, red, yellow, and white, fused with contemporary, street-graffiti prints, the result is a modern yet decidedly nationalistic fashion statement, letting all fashionable Havaianaticos walk as one.

Filipinos from Luzon can literally wear their heritage at their feet with Havaianas Filipinas Yellow, with the name “Luz” imprinted on its soles amid artistic splashes of red and blue. Meanwhile, Visayans can flaunt their nationalism loud and proud with Havaianas Filipinas Red. With intense red straps adorned with the same engraved flag and Havaianas logo, the name “Vis” is printed across its red soles, complemented with vibrant shades of blue and yellow. Those hailing from Mindanao can walk patriotically in Havaianas Filipinas Blue, with lively cobalt soles that feature the name “Min” accented with bright colors of red and yellow.

Each pair’s well-crafted strap carries a unique rendition of the Philippine flag engraved with “Pinas” next to the distinctive Havaianas logo.

Refreshing, stylish, and artistically crafted for all proud and fashionable Filipino Havaianaticos, this year’s Limited Edition 2011 Havaianas Filipinas Collection will arrive in stores on June 12, 2011.

Get your hands on all 3 designs of the Limited Edition 2011 Havaianas Filipinas Collection, available in All Flip-Flops, Celio, Complex, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, Gas, KidSports, Manila Polo Club, Moana, ROX, Rustan's, Stoked, Tick Tock Flip Flop NAIA Terminal 3, and Urban Athletics. For provincial outlets, visit www.havaianas.com

I have a photo with G-Dragon!

Uh, yeah, so it's just a poster. But hey... I apologize for the silly expression but I feel weird to be smiling and posing for it seriously. Coz I'm cool like that. Yeah. G-Dragon, Big Bang's leader, is my style inspiration/icon. Coz he can dress up in just about anything and make it look cool and fashionable. As people would normally say, he just owns it. I think that's his appeal for me. That and his obvious love for fashion. Google his name and you'll see what I mean because I'm too lazy to post examples of his outfits. Lol. Yeah, I'm cool like that.

This is what I do when I can't go out.

Depot Fashion Magazine Feature.

Thanks to Angela Abores of boat ride through the sky. First magazine feature: Ambushed (I would like to thank my blazer.:D) so I'll be a geek about it! It's in the Depot Fashion Magazine Summer Issue. Go grab a copy! I see familiar faces! Lloyda Lim of Fashionista Fortune Cookie and Belle Fenix of Bellavenite.

It's my first time to own a copy of this magazine or magalog (magazine + catalog). With featured retailers and shops, it's very interesting since you can order items straight from them and you're guaranteed the highest quality, for those items have been given stamps of approval and you won't be disappointed. So for those fashionistas/fashionholics looking for quality and affordable items to add to your closets, this magazine is for you.

Visit their site Depot Fashion Magazine for more! Like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. I hear they'll be giving away freebies on Facebook once they hit the 2000 mark. Who doesn't want freebies? :D

I hate this love song.

Vest: From Seoul, Korea
Leggings: From Seoul, Korea
Glove: Aldo
Boots: Monki

Title is inspired from "Love Song" by the Korean group, Big Bang. Been listening to the track nonstop for two days. Even now! Anyway, this shoot was particularly hard to accomplish because of the strong winds (Weather has been gloomy the past few days). Lol. It took a while to capture shots without my hair all over my face and my clothes in disarray. Well, it appears like that somewhat but let's just file that under artistic vision. Lol.

Tweaked the colors a bit with photoshop. Translation: Auto Tone. Lol. The leggings appear a bit darker in the photos now. And yes, it's a random shirt with Karl Lagerfeld's face. Lol. Thinking of retiring my Aldo gloves. They're already starting to go... Hope I can find something nice to replace them. Raining right now. Sigh. I hope the news of the typhoon being long gone is true though. Praying.

Feeling really lazy right now. Just want to lounge around and watch movies! And have milk tea! Lol. My friend passed me her milk tea craving.

I hate this love song but I have love! Lol. Don't mind my babbling. I'm just writing down what pops into my head. I don't usually buy stuff that has love or hearts or anything like that but I really wanted this ring. I guess it's the font? Lol. It will be cool if they had -Game Over- ring in this font. One for each hand! I also saw a Darth Vader mask ring. Now I'm wishing I bought it. The inner geek in me.

Love the details on the collar of this biker vest.

Red, White & Blue.

Envelope Bag: From Seoul, Korea
Shoes: Venilla Suites
Blazer: From Seoul, Korea

Finally, finally found the perfect envelope bag. Don't know how long but it just seemed too long. Lol. Just the right size and the right color. My wardrobe mainly consists of black, white or gray so an eye-catching color for my accessory is just the right answer! If anyone's interested in getting this same envelope bag, I'm selling one! It's a different color. A beautiful blue one. See here for more details. I just feel all kinds of love for it so maybe someone will be interested too! :)

I've always wanted a bright-colored blazer and I found the perfect (Yeah, again.) blue one! Needless to say, I still want more. I want all colors if it's possible. Lol. Will never get enough of blazers. I know many out there feel the same way.

El Nido, Palawan.

A few photos from a recent trip to El Nido, Palawan. Paradise! Won't include too much photos with us in it. We haven't mastered the windswept look just yet. Lol.

With a coconut.

Prayer.

Japan is in our hearts.