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Quiet Nights Out.

(Top: Topshop | Headband: DIY | Skirt: Vintage | Belt: Glitterati | Shoes: SO! FAB | Bag: Marc Jacobs)

I have a confession: I haven't been going out much (thus the lack of blog posts!) It's been happening for the past 2 weeks but I reckon I find myself enjoying my time at the gym and at home or working at the store more fulfilling. People have noticed the very evident paradigm shift but it seems that I'm growing up and outgrowing the boozed up rubbing elbows at a crowded bar stage. Call it domestication, at its finest, but I am definitely enjoying this new so-called "me", sipping on my juju and wheatgrass rather than empty calories in an alcoholic cocktail. Even my household staff have taken notice on my very tame new side.

On this particular Friday night, however, I decided to go out of my comfort zone to meet up with my friend at a nearby wine and tapas bar. It was an early night but definitely lots of fun! It was a refreshing change, but trust me, I am in no position to trade in my workout gear for clubbing wear just yet....

My Accessories...

Check out my oh so amazing shoes from oh so fabulous shoe brand, SO!FAB which is one of my favorite latest new additions to my heel less collection! PS: It has a stunning lace strap detail which is just absolutely making me obsess on the pair particularly!

GET THE LOOK:

xx, JL

Online Shop Feature: Fashion Galore Makes a Comeback

Taking a brief hiatus from online selling, this shop makes a big comeback this year and it just keeps getting better!

Founded in 2005 by Jam Levina Chan, Fashion Galore made its way up as part of the Top 10 Philippine Online Fashion Shops - WikiPilipinas - #3

FG has a large variety of fashion accessories (necklaces, earrings, bangles, bracelets, bags, clothes, etc) Aside from selling fashion items, Fashion Galore also holds contests on certain occasions which is definitely something to look forward to in this online shop.

Adding to its growing collection of trendy products, Fashion Galore expanded recently to selling Cambridge inspired satchels and batches in 11" and 13" sizes. The shape and quality of the bags are amazing and I am a big fan of this bag shape, definitely a must buy!!!

PS: I did a shoot with the shop back in 2007 (college days!) and I love their stuff, seriously!!!! The cutest axes and satchels in the best price EVER!

For more information:

Ms. Jam Levina Fashion Galore Online Shop

Tel: +63-917-526 24 26 Email: fashion.galore@yahoo.com Website: http://galore.multiply.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/FashionGaloreOnlineShop

Twitter: http://twitter.com/fgalore

xx,JL

Somewhere In Between: Me and +RUCKUS

Hey everyone!

I can guarantee that 100% of the time, with the exception of beach trips/ when at the pool, I am fully clothed, no matter how edgy my outfit is or short my shorts/ skirts are, I never forget to leave the house without bottoms. So I guess this is a somewhat different side of me you shall see, as I modeled for my cousins fabulous accessories line, +RUCKUS.

I will not strip down in a bikini bottom and a cropped tanktop with a powerful and fierce necklace for ANYONE ELSE but family, you should know that Nikki Sunga. That's how much I love you. And thats how much you should also love +RUCKUS as they release their IN BETWEEN COLLECTION, today, April 13 at 8 pm. It's first come, first serve- and the pcs. are absolutely to die for (I would know) so log in and make sure you get your hands on her fabulous accessories over at http://www.ruckusaccessories.multiply.com

Ruckus Accessories brings you all the you’ve been patiently waiting for! Quite a number has been requesting for MTO’s and the like so here you go guys! This is your chance to get hold of the accessories you want! ;) They’ll be having about 35 pieces up for grabs.

the IN BETWEEN COLLECTION will be released this WEDNESDAY APRIL 13 at 8PM ;)

*some items will be sold for a lower price! ;)
*though this will be the last you’ll be seeing these styles.

Are you excited? I know I am!!!!

model: JL Ladrido
photographer: Enzo Ladrido

Lastly, since I am going ALL OUT here, might as well share some of the "out takes" from the impromptu shoot.

Shameless plugging, but I love my family!
Fully clothed JL will be back soon!

xx