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Golden Hour

Since this heat is unbearable, I’ve decided to wear something comfy. My Pablo shirt which I got from an online shop and my jogger shorts is thrifted for only P70. I’m always thankful for thrift shops because they have been saving my bank account since day one and I get to be distinct from others. I’m sick of buying something costly in the malls and would see tons of people wearing it that’s why I seldom buy or let’s say if i buy its only the versatile pieces or the basic clothes that I could pair anywhere and if you’ll ask how about my sneakers. Yes, I do splurge in every pair so that’s an exception.  

Rest in peace my hair,its been dead since last week. I bleached and dyed it twice so can you imagine the pain that my hair went through? It needs to be repaired a hundred times. 

Golden hour is indeed the best time to take photos but you gotta seize it since it only lasts a few minutes. I love how my photos turned out.

Shades from Rubi for only P100. It’s a steal, I know!!

Less shots,more squats. Yes?

Thanks to my cousin for always supporting me! I owe you, a lot.

See you in my next post,hun!

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Summer is finally here,you guys! I’ve waited for weeks and months for this day to come. Thank God this term has come to an end,it is nothing but PURE stress. Well, the good thing is that i’m onto my last 2 semester. (Hopefully!!!). I’m thrilled to blog again and I have plenty of plans this summer. As in A LOT.

 In a different sense, let’s talk about Pinto Art Museum. Yes? 

Before all the hype with Pinto Art begins,this was already in my bucket list. I just didn’t have the time to visit because of you know why (school). Anyway, this is really something. I’m fascinated about the paintings and how they’ve constructed this whole place and more plus points because its very environmental  friendly. More green!!! Don’t you just love it when you can breathe fresh air and see trees and flowers around you. 

And yes,everything is aesthetic,perfect for us millennials who’s Instagram feed is kind of a big deal. 

Pinto Art Museum is located at Sierra Madre St.,, Grand Heights Rd, Antipolo, Rizal. Quiet far from me who lives North but this splendid place is worth the visit. Entrance fee is P200 for adults and P100 for Students with ID. Open from  Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. I suggest you come early because girl, lighting is everything.

What’s a post without my outfit. 

Sunnies from Sunnies Studio

Off-Shoulder Top from Espirit

Shorts from Baguio Thirft Shop

Converse Shoes  

See you in my next post. 

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2016 has been one hell of a ride and truly is this was the turning point of my life. I’ve been hurt, made a lot of wrong decisions and was lost and confused for a moment but I don’t regret anything and I think that it’s okay to feel hurt or upset because without all these, I wouldn’t realize what are the right ones. I wouldn’t learn how to be tough and I wouldn’t be able to conquer what the universe has set for me and that’s now part of who I am now.

This year, I stepped out of my comfort zone.  I learned to love my flaws and to constantly improve myself. I realized that I shouldn’t care about what others might think of me, as long as it makes me happy go for it . I’ve been to different places and experienced a lot of things but there’s always gonna be that certain place or people that will you will always come back to.  Go where you feel the most alive.I’m grateful for what this year has set for me. I’ve grown so much. 

2017, I’m ready for you! I will conquer more places and seek more experiences. May this year be filled with surprises, happiness and daze and to more blog posts to come (If school permits)

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The One in Valenzuela: Box Yard

Valenzuela improved a lot from the past few years and knowing that they now have their first food park ever excites me. Before heading to this place, I already had my dinner so I did not plan on eating something heavy. I just wanted to try the food that I was craving for and  also I only had few photos with me since my camera’s battery was drained.

Tokyo Tempura:

This is actually what I was looking forward to and it did not disappoint, the shrimp was big enough that you can really taste it, you won’t feel the “tinipid feeling kasi mura”, the price is reasonable enough thou I didn’t avail their unlimited tempura for only P199. But I will surely comeback for these.

Vinsky Big Tummiez:

I tried their Churros for P99 only and for me I find it to plain but still would recommend for you guys to try it and ofcourse, for the love of ice cream I also tried their Premium Ice Cream in Exciting Flavours in Coffee for P89, you get to have 2 big scoops for their ice cream and that made up for my dissatisfaction with their Churros. Here’s a picture of their menu incase you’re wondering.

The Bar’n:

When I saw the name of the place The Bar’n, I remembered The Barn in Taft. (Haha!) So lately, Smirnoff has been my favourite liquor and I bet you know that if you are following me in Snapchat and if not go follow me: nicolelures (Ew,shameless plug). So I decided to have a few bottles while chilling with my friends.

Overall, I would recommend Box Yard for those who are in search for good places to dine and for those who would just like to chill. Box Yard offers different kind of food but mostly I must say lutong-bahay, they also have pasta, burgers and milktea. The place is spacious enough as well as their parking area. The place is also well-maintained there are crews who roam around regularly so no worries.

It is open everyday from 4PM till 2AM and it is located at 54 Karuhatan Road. Near Karuhatan’s  Barangay Hall.

I would definitely go back here and try other food stalls. 

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One morning, I woke up undecided of what to wear and next thing I know I’m in a hurry so I just pulled out anything in my closet that is lightweight and something that I would be able to move freely since I have driving lessons to attend. Yas, your girl is learning how to drive and I’m definitely enjoying it thou Manila traffic is horrible.

This shoot was actually unplanned, I just needed to fill a requirement for my history class and saw this place and decided to take photos because why not? 

This look that I’m wearing is totally comfy and ideal especially for those who has a hard time deciding what to wear and doesn’t want to go over-dressed but still in style.Not to mention that streetwear is becoming a thing now. I bet for 2017 streetwear will become a hit and even girls would start wearing it and now everytime I head to the mall I found myself lost in the men’s section or stores that are for guys. Haha! (Even my bomber jacket in my last blog post is  from the men’s section)

Sunglasses by Sunnies Studios

Skull Tee by H&M Men’s

Shorts by Jennyfer

Mid socks from Nike Jordan

Nike Presto from Sole Academy

I’m choosing comfort over style since Manila’s weather is roasting even when its ber months already and as I said men’s wear is now a thing for me so I’m taking a break from all the feminine apparel.

If you love this look please give it a hype.

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I haven’t updated my blog for ages so here’s a comeback post. Oh and did I mention that I’m studying again? Yup! I’ve decided to pursue my degree after stopping for a year and I swear that term killed me. Before I begin ranting all over again about school, let’s talk about my outfit,shall we?

Bomber jacket is now of the must-haves it goes with everything and adds a different dimension. I’ve been on a hunt for a perfect bomber jacket that is inexpensive but quality is superb and finally the long search is over. Got mine for P800.

I topped it off with a grey-knitted top (P200) to add contrast to my outfit and black pants (P500) that makes my legs look thinner and longer and to wrap it up I wore my white sneakers that goes well with anything.

Bag from Forever 21 

What do you think about this look? Give it a hype if you guys loved it! 

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April 2,2016 (Saturday) We headed to SM North (as usual) to de-stress,bought tickets for Batman vs Superman and had our late lunch at Yabu. Then I remembered that tomorrow is gonna be our monthsary but I lost count of how long we are already. Haha,so Glenn had to remind me that we've been together for 4 years & 7 months already. Few months left till our 5th Anniversary!! About the movie,I must admit,I felt sleepy at the first part (haha). I am not really a fan of superheroes and stuff but I do watch The Flash Series and I like it. But overall,the movie is great! I loved the twist especially When I saw Flash & Wonderwoman is so freakin' hot. (Oppss,not gonna spoil anymore) After movie,we couldn't decide where to eat,I think we've spent more than an hour looking for a place to dine it and ended up trying Brickfire in SM Annex. We passed by Tous les jours and saw 50% on all their breads and got 6. Hahaha! I wish they also did that with their cakes. We went home after. I'm always in my happiest state when I'm with Glenn,truly a blessing in my life. 😄

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Less is more

Its the most beautiful time of the year,Christmas season. Nothing excites me more than a yummy holiday food and giving/receiving presents from your loved ones. Suddenly,when December comes everyone instantly become 10x happier than the previous months and the weather gets better too! There’s only one thing that I hate when its Christmas time I gain so much weight (Haha!) but I think that’s quite acceptable because its Christmas.

Bleached my hair for the second time and now its very dry but I don’t think that’s the end of it. I'm actually still deciding if I should go for blonde this 2016 or just lighten the ombre and dye my hair silver or pink or whatever. My impulsiveness has reached another level. Hahaha! Let’s see where will it take me.

Top: Jennyfer // Skirt: Local Store // Shoes: Jennyfer // Watch: Casio

I'm thankful for this year,learned and experienced a lot of things. Its like I'm a flower starting to bloom each day with life lessons though there has been a lot of tough times too but it made me stronger. I believe that God has better and bigger plans for me this 2016! I'm claiming it.

I must say this is one of my favorite outfits. I loved how I can just wear a striped tee and the skirt with slit brings a lot of twist in it. 

This is my last blog post for this year,I know there isn't much this year but you’ll definitely see more of me on 2016! Advance Happy New Year!! 

See you in 2016! 

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I am going to use Jania (pronounced as Ja-nya) Lures in my all social media accounts starting today. Here’s a little fact,before I used  to not tell people my second name not because I don’t like it, I actually love it until people start mispronouncing it and kept asking me over and over again what’s my name so I always end up telling them ‘Nicole’ to make the story short. On the positive side,I'm overwhelmed knowing that my name is a unique name. How unique? I have never met anyone with the same name as mine and if ever I will,I think we’re destined to be something. Hahaha!!! Oh and I used to think that people who are really close to me are the only ones who can actually call me Jania (I know right?) Ofcourse,these people knew how to pronounce my name correctly. 

I got curious and all so I searched what is the meaning of my name and in my surprise Jania means “God is Gracious” and I saw this:

“You are honest, benevolent, brilliant and often inventive, full of high inspirations. You are courageous, honest, determined, original and creative. You are a leader, especially for a cause. Sometimes you do not care to finish what you start, and may leave details to others. You can do well in position of authority, and prospers in intellectual and professional fields.You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.Position and social status is very important for you and you are always looking for way to improve your position in society. You have power and ability to chose your own destiny and achieve anything you want in life. You can expand in any direction according to your will and the set of values. You have passion for justice and belong to the position of authority. You have an inherent courage and endurance to accomplish "The Impossible Dream". With the power comes responsibility. You hold keys to the material world, but with this gift comes high spiritual responsibility to be fair and true to others. You are philosophical and mature, determined and intense with a desire to endure, often religious.”

How accurate can this get? 

Definitely,gonna use Jania and this how I want people to know me. (I would gladly love to hear how a stranger would pronounce it. Haha!)

P.S: 100% thankful for my parents for choosing Jania as my name. Hahaha! 

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Plaid Please

Recently,Letran won the championship in NCAA after 10 years,the crown is finally back in Muralla! Kudos to Racal and Cruz.I used to walk in Intramuros for almost everyday and never really got the chance to take good photos maybe because I was to busy studying. Haha! Yesterday,I was able to enjoy the beauty of Intramuros despite the insane heat but its all worth it,every corner is a perfect place to take photos plus you’ll feel that vintage vibes.

Decided to wear pieces that are light-weight since walking around Intramuros is no joke at all. A white-collared top that every girl must have because it will never get out of style. Not to mention I got mine for only P50 and this plaid skirt for P150 that contrasts your outfit.

Also went inside Fort Santiago and Rizal Shrine.You have to pay P75(adult) for the entrance and P50(kids/students) You just have to show your ID. In my case, I forgot to bring mine but good thing the guy is too kind and made me pay P50 only! Simple joys. Haha! Oh! and did I mention that we got lost that we had to ride a trike? My piece of advice? Always ask how much would it cost before you ride,you don’t want to end up paying P70 or P100 for a 3-minute ride. So,don’t be shy to haggle! 

This is my favorite part in Fort Santiago,love the brick wall made me feel I was in a Spanish Era. 

And once again,I dyed the lower part of my hair and I would probably dye in again anytime soon. Rest in peace my hair.

Top: U2 Thrifted // Skirt: Chicabooti // Shoes: Jennyfer // Bag: Nine West // Shades: Local Store P50

To sum it up I’ve only spent P250 for this outfit.I got my shoes for free again because I won Kat’s Giveaway with P5000 worth of shopping spree at Jennyfer and my bag was a gift. Look good and feel good without spending thousand bucks for a single outfit. Intramuros and Letran will always have a special place in my heart. Arriba!!!!! 

See you in my next post!

xoxo,nicole

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Hello from the other side.

I'm sorry for being inactive, I've been busy for the past few weeks.I started my online shop in instagram last September (follow floraison_ph) that ate most of my time from restocking,answering queries,shipping and meet-ups but recently my shop got disabled and I think I won’t be able to open it again so I had no choice but to create a new one. Nonetheless,I'm still thankful and blessed I learned a lot, I'm now actually more patient and when it comes to earning your own money and not wanting to spend it! Haha! My online shop is now a big part of my life, I get to splurge without asking money from my parents. (That’s a big achievement,Yes?) I've also been busy fixing my tumblr account,I moved back in simply because tumblr was there for me since day one and blogger.com is just to complicated for my life.

About my outfit situation,I think I just fell inlove with my jeans,who would have thought that wearing jeans can this be fashionable yet still comfortable at the same time? No need to flaunt your legs all the time. My slip-ons are from Jennyfer that I got for free. Big thanks to Kat Valdez! You can literally pair it with anything and your good to go and its super comfy. Yes,I had my hair dyed.

Top: F21 // Jeans: Pop Culture // Slip-ons: Jennyfer // Bag: Jessica S. 

See you in my next post! 

xoxo,nicole 

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Monthly Summary: June-July

I love how my life has been this past few weeks. Good food,spontaneous dates and my 19th birthday. I actually feel that my lifestyle is changing,how I look at things and how conscious I get with myself. 

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BLEU

Denim Jacket: Gap // Jeans: F21 // Top: Zara // Bag: CMG // Shoes: Converse // Watch: Casio

Quick outfit post of me wearing a pair of jeans lol which i hate to be honest but I'm sharing it anyway because in our country you can't wear shorts/skirt every single day, so you always have to come up with an outfit where you wear jeans and actually feel good about it *somehow*. So here is one of the few attempts.

That's it! See you in my next post!

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Not the usual

Dress: Mango //Sneakers: Converse // Cap: A&F // Bucket Bag: Paloma Picasso // Watch: Casio

Sometimes I just thank myself for not giving away my clothes and seeing these pieces come back to trend. I love how this plaid dress and high-cut converse complement each other. It gives me that cozy vibe that I can wear anywhere especially when I'm in a rush. Anyway, I hate to admit it but I've been obsessed with dress and sneakers been wearing these combo for weeks now.

I apologize for not updating my blog, I've been busy with french class which I am really enjoying except the commuting part. Taking this class makes me want to go to France instantly. Last week, I celebrated my birthday with my loved ones,can't believe this is my last teenage year! *cries*. Hopefully,this month things will turn out differently.

See you in my next post!

xoxo,nicole

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Monthly Summary: May

I decided to do a monthly summary of what happened to me the whole month since I'm inconsistent when it comes to updating my blog everyday. These are the highlight of my month. So let the stories begin:

Baguio 2015 and yes,I already blogged about that so I think I don't need any further explanations.

Tricia Marie, my godchild came over for more than a week, I think? and she's the most adorable kid ever. I love everything about her.

One lazy afternoon,my aunt invited us to watch hopeless romantic because the media gave them tickets so we did. The movie was okay and Julia Baretto is superb!!!

Me and Glenn celebrated his victory for passing the qualifying exams which means he is now a certified 3rd year BS Psychology Student in Letran (Yay!!) so we ate at Sambokojin and satisfied our tummies. All the days that we didn't see each other just for him to review had paid off.

Finally.went back to my dentist after months then went to Banapple to have our early dinner and ofcourse, me not being able to control my impulsiveness bought 2 lippies,which I blame because of there less 100php ad. (Hahaha!!) when my only plan is to buy "Besties" by George & Solenn.  

Spontaneous date with Glenn at National Museum. Well,before that we we're in Letran for his enrollment,I felt sad thinking that I won't be studying in Letran anymore (Boo!). Saw our friends and decided to have lunch with them.

Ienrolled in French Class in Alliance,Makati. I feel excited anxious at the same time. School starts this Tuesday,June 2,2015. Twice a week for the whole month and already got my books as you can see but I can't understand anything but maybe soon I will.

Another unexpected free ticket from our aunt who works in media. Watched Darren's Birthday Bash and I swear that night was the first time I knew about him because I don't watch tv at home. Hahahaha.

And to end our month,we had this spontaneous trip once again went to yellowcab and starbucks with our pambahay outfits,really never a dull moment with this guy.

Vacation is really here when you can binge watch series for days without thinking anything,so I just finished The Flash,The Walking Dead and Teenwolf while I wait for the next seasons I started watching Friends though I haven't finish Breaking Bad yet.

And that is how my May went,more on movies which I enjoyed but ofcourse,it would be more fun if I'm in a beach getting my tan or whatever but I know these coming months will be more fun,new experiences and adventures. Hola! June is here!

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Since I've been here few months ago for our humanities class, I promised myself that Me and Glenn will definitely go back here to take tons of photos and for him to experience the beauty of art. (As if! Haha!) So last Thursday we spent our afternoon here walking,laughing and appreciating the beauty of it despite the intense heat that we experienced,it is totally worth it plus the entrance fee is free for the whole month of May, really a perfect timing. Loved how our spontaneous date turned into something really memorable. Anyway,let the photos do the talking! 

Had snack in The Wicked Waffle,Sm Manila to end our day.

See you in my next post!

xoxo,nicole

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Here’s my Baguio Haul post! The thrift street (literally,the whole street is closed) is near Burnham park that starts at 9pm till 12am in which you can score really good clothes with affordable prices that you can haggle that is not much of a big deal. 

So here's what I got within an hour of walking around, 2 cropped sweaters which caught my eye instantly because of its colours ,3 crochet tops perfect for the weather here in Manila and a shorts which I loved because its one of the shorts that I've been looking for a long time and unexpectedly I saw in Baguio.

I included the prices in the picture so you can have an idea of how much their clothes costs. For me I've spent a total of 320 pesos for 5 tops and 1 shorts! So if you guys are going in Baguio try to drop by and I'm sure you're gonna enjoy it as much as I did!

That's it,See you in my next post!

xoxo,nicole