I was already feeling feverish last Wednesday but that didn't stop me from going to the 1-day Only #SMLadiesNight event! It's SM Woman's 50% OFF on their house brands from 6PM to 9PM. The matter of fact is, I've been enjoying their SALE for weeks now since some of their items are already marked down to Php50%. But last Wednesday EVERYTHING was!!! So imagine me doing the happy dance when I learned about it!

I couldn't be more lucky because the brands on SALE are my current go-to brands! SM Woman, SM Woman Careers, SM Woman Basics and GTW by SM. I already find their prices reasonable and affordable to begin with so to have them at 50% off is like hitting the jackpot.

I didn't waste time because the good stuff were flying off the racks like craycray! Good thing I already know my size! Woot!

And to make it a little sweeter for all the shopper, spend a certain amount and you get some GC's back!

For every P1000, you get 100 SM Woman GC
For every P2500, you get 300 SM Woman GC
For every P5000, you get 700 SM Woman GC

By 9PM, I was carrying 3 full bags of clothes that costs about 12 to 13,000 but paid only half for it!! What a steal! :)

Don't feel bad that you missed this because they will have another one! So watch out for it at SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Aura and SM Mall of Asia! Can't wait to go to the next one!

If you've been seeing a lot of teal and mint, there's a reason. Fashion and design are motivated by the color of the year. For 2013, it's emerald. But I guess, many of us didn't want so much of the darkness of emerald and leaned towards more on the livelier shades.

Dressing up for my body had been a struggle. Especially when I started to gain weight. I admit that it took a toll on me and my confidence was quite affected. But I soon realized that only I can take myself out of that dump. So, I started to look at things positively. I didn't want to lose myself because of my insecurities. Seriously, no hate words can ruin what I've built and I'm pretty strong despite my size. :)

So, join me in saying.."Bring it on! Nothing phases me! I'm beautiful and I love my life!" (insert fireworks here!)

Now how do I get to this point exactly?

The trick is to embrace who you are. If you feel you don't deserve to look good just because you're on the plus size, then you're wrong. Here are few tips that makes me enjoy dressing up for my fabulous size! Read more and find out... :)

Photos taken with iPhone 4 by Mickey Isip.

At Salon De Ning, Manil;a Peninsula for an Avon event

At Opus, Resort's World for Shu Uemura x Wong Kar Wai Event

Looking at how I dress now, I'm definitely not the girl who use to settle for plain shirts and jeans. I'm quite proud of myself to be able to summon the confidence to don these clothes.

It took a while to gather spunk and self confidence but thanks to few inspirations like Oprah, America Ferrera, The Plump Pinays and Santana Lopez, I have no reason to think that I'm limited to frumpy outfits.

What's important is that I'm enjoying my life, having fun with friends and getting to feel at ease with my own body!

So if you're like me... don't feel bad at all. Instead, let the world know that you won't let the excess pounds stop you from living your life.

Happy monday, peeps!! :)

I'm not really into jeans since I started gaining weight. But what the heck! This pair fits me like a glove and it makes me look slimmer than I really am. Thanks to Tara who had a good eye when everything around us was so chaotic that even with a drink in tow, she managed to grab a real nice jeans. :) Elaine and I, seduced with how it complimented the svelte Tara, each grab a pair, too.

Promod's Denim Bar

Promod's Denim Bar

Boy, am I glad to be born in a world that women have more freedom... and not just about clothing. :)