Christmas Kisses

Hello December! -to the most wonderful time of the year. For the days leading to this month I've actually been dreading it for some reasons of a case of seasonal affective disorder or simply melancholia for the ending year. Up until the festivity I find myself getting into the merriment and anticipating for this season. I would like to share a few December favorites of playing around bokeh lights and some holiday dressing.

I constantly find myself listening to nothing but Christmas songs the whole day long. I feel like every music I should tune into should have the season's spirit as I only have a month to enjoy listening to it. I especially love Ariana Grande's Christmas Kisses Album and its beautiful cover art.

I hope everybody's is having the time of their lives going around parties and coming home to their families!

Ankle Strap Flats

If the magic mirror would ask, Valentino rockstud shoes would probably be the fairest of them all. But we all can make do if we can't shell out about $900 or Php 44K. So I looked for more or less something like it and stumbled upon EZRA on Zalora.com.ph.

 I ordered this studded ankle strap flats online and it arrived 5 days after which is not bad. It's a brown faux leather with rose gold lining. 

Cons: the studs were not properly aligned and it has a slight scratch which is barely noticeable. The straps are not very sturdy and it still has some loose thread. I think the clasp won't hold out well and will probably slip off my ankle because the holes were not properly tacked. 

This is my first time buying shoes online. I would have to rate the experience fair. I don't often buy shoes  over the internet because I'm not really sure about the accuracy of the sizing. But I'm glad it did fit me well, I normally wear a size 7.5 and I ordered an 8 to give ample space for my wide feet. I've been looking all over the mall for another pair of ankle strap flats and I haven't been very successful with my search I think the shoes are decently priced and perfect for holiday dressing. I can't wait to wear them out. I'd give this 3.5 out of 5 stars.

A Year in Books

 In 365 days I've been in different lifetimes and places. Books are indeed the closest thing you'll ever get to travelling. And the cheapest! There's a lot of splurging, laughters, mind blowing, sleeplessness, fights and some tears on the course of acquiring and reading my most beloved stories.

It has the most intricate cover art the under the book flap is a dragon sketch. Funny how my letter of complaint got me this book and a lifetime discount card over a petty customer service misunderstanding.

Hands down Gillian Flynn has the most mind fucking thriller and crime stories. Gone Girl literally blew my brain away reading the books became an obsession. The blurb even said "Read it and stay single" coy huh?
Sharp objects was another star on my shelf. It's a wicked devious read.

Do you ever have that feeling after you're through reading and you seem to have an existential crisis over the end of a character. And then you'll come back to the blur of reality that is life. Well here's to more years and  books to come!