SUNRISE SHOOT (BLOG GIVEAWAY CLOSED)

Thanks so much to Ana for the lovely wire name necklace

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Riz, Joe, Robin and I drove to Tagaytay at 3AM to catch the sun rise this morning. We had to ensure there were a lot of laughs along the way so that everyone was awake while braving the badly-lit roads. We were also able to get a bit of energy from the 7-Eleven coffee vending machine + the tapsilog joint across the road where the Starbucks in Tagaytay was located. Funny how the first thing we all had to accomplish while the sun was slowly rising was to have our fill of iPhone snapshots for Instagram! We hurriedly set-up our gear since the purpose of this trip was for Rob to record a video for someone's birthday. We had a bunch of instruments, cameras and tripods with us. Riz, Joe and I recorded our own covers as well, but I didn't really like the song we picked. I'm not sure if it's going to be posted- I'm convincing my sister to record another song for us since we didn't get to practice for it. 

It turned out to be a perfect day to whip out a pair of reliable Ray-Bans and 'twas windy enough to wear my new studded cardigan from Zara. A bit oversized, it makes one look a bit top-heavy but I am in love with its silk, blanket-feel lining. It looks a lot like my coat from Spanish Moss Vintage but I purchased it anyway since I wanted one with silver studs + it's a lot lighter.  My boots are from Charles & Keith and I've been abusing them since my trip to China. The 2" heel adds just enough height and they're even more comfortable than most of my ballet flats because of the soft insoles. You'd think I'd get sick of wearing [black] boots to work and on gigs, but I feel as though I have to add to my collection just because I know they're always reliable and they can transform any plain outfit into a more edgy one (at least in my POV). 

I'm a bit dizzy from the trip and I haven't gotten any sleep since yesterday (hence the badly written entry) but I couldn't wait to blog this morning since I was too excited to announce that I'm giving away  brand new Ray-Ban sunnies!

Here's how you can win this pair:

1. Follow Ray-Ban Collector's Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@raybancollector)

2. Follow Eye Statement on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@eyestatement) 

3. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@raleene)

4. Create a blog entry on HOW YOU CAN BE A LEGEND. 

-the title should contain the words Ray-ban and Legends

-it should contain a photo of you or a celeb wearing Ray-Ban eyewear (he/she should be an icon that is a Legend for you as your inspiration)

-it should mention me/my blog entry inspiring you to write your post

-e-mail me the link to your entry or write it as a comment to this post

Criteria: 50% Creativity and 50% number of comments

One entry per blog site.

This contest ends on Nov. 30, 2012. 

GOOD LUCK! 

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November 26- a shoot + thanksgiving

After arriving from my trip I immediately had to pull-out my outfits at MANGO (Rockwell) for our photo shoot... 

Lunch- a delicious (and pretty) greek salad at Cafe Mediterranean... 

Nothing like taking photos of your food to add to the awkwardness of eating alone.

A teaser from our shoot for MANGO yesterday...

vindy

Went to the Riviera with the whole family today before my brother took some shots near Taal for his art/photography class. 

'Twas "very vindy". 

Shots by my brother, I just edited. 

Parting with my Lumix GF1 tomorrow and finally receiving my new cammy this weekend. 

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overindulge

Saturday- Lunch with Mia and Jimmy at Bonifacio High Street

(Chelsea Market/Cafe + Sonja's Cupcakes)

Mia's salad

A close-up of my favorite sandwich.

Cuppycakes!!! <3>

Toms and Sperrys! <3>

Had this at home- Laing + Margherita Pizza from Sandy's Pizza (new fave pizza place)

Saturday- Manila Yacht Club for Sam's going-away party and Riel's birthday party + Republiq with Mia, Jimmy, Matteo, Aivan and Pia!

Grabbed these pics

Sunday- family day

Tagaytay + Church Simplified + Bonifacio High Street

Took this photo of Riz with my iPhone 3Gs. Turned out pretty cool!

Finally got the flats I wanted during the Zara sale! Only 2 pieces left, one in my size... It was totally calling me!

Onion rings from Army Navy

Their Freedom Fries are TDF!

Veggie Burrito

Dad's pocket charger saved my iPhone from dying inside the van. Traffic was heavy cos of the typhoon and we were stuck, but thankfully his mobile WiFi kept us entertained...

Flourless Chocolate Cake from Cafe Xocolat! (Serendra, Bonifacio High Street)

"Original Sin" brownie a la mode!

"That Chocolate Cake"

What Riz and father got... I got some hot "skinny" xocolat

Bebo + Nikki sang so well during church service!

Robin + Bebo

Obsessing over the powder-blue nail lacquer from Dashing Diva. I want to find one by O.P.I. or Chanel!

It rained really hard today but I didn't get to dress for the weather since it was too sunny when we had just left for Tagaytay. Wasn't shivering, though. Can you say,insulation? :))

Dad's thin Salmon slices

Riz looks Japanese!

Funny how the peeps at the Green Giant FM contest said that she had "her own style"- and she quickly said that I was her stylist... I think the way I dress down has influenced her in a way (denims, very laid-back tops and layering), but honestly, I'm not so proud of that! I think I even have to put more effort in the way I dress, but I refuse not to cos I'm trying to prioritize other things and set fashion on the side just a bit...

Rizza's fish fillet + mashed potatoes

I pretty much wolfed down this entire pizza :)

Quick stop to Healthy Options

My weekend turned out to be so fun, with friends visiting from different cities and friends holding parties for their last day in the city... Found myself pigging out once again after finding out that I was below the recommended BMI for my height- but later realized that I was trying to gain it back THE WRONG WAY. I need to gain me tons of muscle and lose all the remaining flab. I guess I'm eating healthily, but I allow myself to indulge in the bad things (pizza, cake, fried food) when the weekend comes. I think I have to remind myself that I can only completely pig out once a week! Riz just rolls her eyes whenever I keep screaming out "I'm soooo hungry" minutes after my last meal, but dad keeps tellin me it's fine cos I need the energy for school, work and my workouts.

Do you guys find yourself eating more after increasing the intensity of your workouts??? I know I have to be eating less for my weight, but others say that I should be eating more for energy. I don't trust anything from the internet now since different sites state different things, so I think I'm better off asking YOU guys for help.... HELP! :P

On a side note, we finally made a Facebook page for WALKIE TALKIES! Like it and be one of the cool ones :)