Winning an “Oscar”

Meet Josh, my one and only nephew to date, the bouncing little baby boy who turned our lives upside down when he arrived. My elder sister (his mom) and I just barely started college when he popped out from nowhere and you can pretty much assume what happened next.  Nothing can be any cuter than him when he was small. While cleaning his room the other day, I found an old picture of him wearing his signature “bunot” hair and chubby cheeks, playing with his toys minus the underwear. I had a good laugh. Well, the picture’s gone after I threatened him about posting it online if he bugs me. He’s growing up fast to be a young man, a tiptoe away from my height, it amazes me how talented and smart he’d become. Awww, he’s no baby anymore. Huhu.

When I see kids nowadays, I can’t help but get envious of their generation. They can do more to realize their dreams and has the freedom to express themselves and get to be who they wanted to be. I remembered wanting so bad to enroll for summer art workshop or guitar and voice lessons when I was young but my Mom couldn't afford it. (okay enough, I’m gonna cry) And now, they can get inspired and learn in one click. Most of all, they have a tool to show the world who they are and the power to preserve each and every single memory.  I wish there’s already Facebook back in my day, so that my Throwback Thursdays wouldn't be that lame and frustrating.
  

Speaking of hang ups, I only get to go home (Bacolod City) in the province once... or twice a year if I’m lucky. This time around, I see to it that I get to drag Josh for a fun shoot because aside from the fact that he’s graduating grade school in a couple of months, he’s about to turn into an official teenager at the same time. I wanted to take photos of him inside his school grounds as a remembrance; one that he can reminisce with when he gets old. In short, real deal future flashback materials, something that I've always wanted to have myself, don’t you? So this is me behind the lens this time shooting a professional model.  He changes his pose in every click like a boss and I was the one having a hard time keeping up.  Gosh, kids these days!

You see? Having a nephew like J Oscar L Burgos is like winning an “Oscar” after all.

The P.A.N.K.(Professional Aunt, No Kid),

Miss Erl ♥

Ghost Editor: Beging B.

Photos by: Erl B.

Leopard Hits

I wore this number at work on Monday, also known as the corporate attire day which most of my co workers dread. I, on the other hand would rather grab the opportunity for an excuse to chic things up and look fancy. Haha! In fact an officemate fondly took a photo of me and posted it on Facebook with a caption that says, "kailangan ang cellphone case terno sa blazer". Apparently, my DIY phone cover has a leopard print as well which I didn’t notice. Oddly, fashion experts suggest that you’re only supposed to wear one animal print at a time. Aha! Not because you have an abundant supply of leopard items in your closet that you have the license to wear it all together for the sake of matchy-matchy. Unless it’s Halloween and you’re going for the Nicki Minaj look, why, spell disaster! So to be safe, I partnered this leopard print blazer with my favorite color, black. Black bodycon, black heels and the recent trend, dark lips! My graveyard shift just ended and its midday which explains the sunnies and the urgh, my worn out look. By all means, here are a few snaps after lunch that I obviously enjoyed. 

P.S.: Refrain from going to the zoo wearing animal print. You don’t want to baffle the poor zebra and scare them away, offended.

(Blazer from Thrift Shop, Bodycon from Zara, Heels and Rounded Shades from People are People)

rawr,

Miss Erl ♥

Ghost Editor: Tin H.

Photos by: JR Burgos

 

Youth Coma

I can’t get over the fact that it's time to bid farewell to my twenties in the next few months. Right now, I’m just seizing the last few moments of being young and fresh while I still can. On that note, I vow to wear ultra-feminine attire, be as girly as I can, and do my utmost to conceal the obvious. Sorry but I’m not going to apologize about having a hard time undergoing a phase which I’m having a tough time absorbing. (Wailing internally!) :'(

Moving on, anybody who knows who Verniece Enciso is would agree that she’s one of the prettiest dolls in the fashion blog world. Looking as cute as her 24/7 is frustrating for average girls. Trust me, I’ve tried. I asked for a selfie with her once in a Bloggers United fair and seen side by side, I looked like a Muggle who’s not even a distant relative of Hermione. Haha! Verniece is like a princess in person and looks very expensive. We commoners can probably put into practice the sweet-pretty-young-thing peg, but where would we get those lovely outfits without robbing the bank? One thing I hate is to wear something more than the amount of money I get paid in a day. And this blog entry is a money-saving ticket to be à la Verniece, after all. As always spotted wearing her hair down (to show her big, long curls) and dainty floral dresses (preferably in pink), I managed to score this perfect ensemble for less than P500 at Farmers Market to compliment the look that I'm going for. The crop top's P200 and the skater skirt's only P250. Though this outfit would require a little boldness if you wanna show some skin. You can always cover up with a cardigan… or not, since everybody wears cutouts these days anyway. A touch of the dainty with a ribbon on your locks and you’re good to go! Oh wait, don’t forget to wear cycling shorts and nipple tape. Please. *wink

forever young,

Miss Erl ♥

Ghost Editor: Angelo A.
Photos by: JR Burgos

Channeling my inner Carrie.

I don’t know about you but like most girls, I've always dreamed to be like Carrie Bradshaw, an independent woman, a carefree spirit, and a witty romantic writer with a killer fashion sense. Yes, that sounds like me. Char! Probably the only connection between me and SJP are our unsightly lumpy veins. Anyway, guess what? I’m blogging! Yes, I am now typing away the start of a new beginning… umm, right, more like a prelude to the next big nothing. Lol.

So... There have been a decent number of random people who once told me that I should fashion blog. Whenever I get confronted with these awkward remarks, I would just normally shrug and timidly reply with a “yeah” and a sigh. Well, I would love to… but let’s face it, I don’t have the resources. Besides, I’m turning 30 this year (don’t you think it’s too late for this?) and other fashion bloggers have been blogging since forever! (I’m afraid I don’t have a space in the blogging world anymore). Okay, okay, I heard you say, “of course, not!” but I don’t even own a decent laptop and don’t know a thing or two about layouts and hyperlinks. And those girls, those pretty bloggers (that I look up to and love) are having their hair and nails done at salons on a regular basis while I, however, would have to be content with home-made makeovers and sadly had to help myself alone with that ombré. Gosh, I've never even had a facial in my life! Pricey clothes are not a problem since I’m a certified bargain hunter but then, there’s the inevitable: I am scared that my insecurities and shortcomings will be magnified by haters. The internet is a cruel world, it’s like committing suicide. The limitations are endless but we have a saying here in the Philippines, “Pag ayaw, maraming dahilan. Pag gusto, maraming paraan.” I should blog because it makes me happy and fulfilled. It doesn't matter if others think that I'm not fit for this. As long as I inspire a person, even just one person, it’s already worth it. Why not take a risk, its 2014.

That’s all for now, I still have a lot of researching to do.



Photo grabbed from Google.

just me,

Miss Erl ♥

Ghost Editor: Tin H.