My husband frequently tells me that his clothes are like squatting in our closet. Well, there's a veracity to that. Inside our closet you will see my white tops secluded in white plastic bags (of course with holes to allow air access) and are arranged neatly and accordingly. I'm very meticulous when it comes to my white tops. Accuse me of being obsessive compulsive, i don't mind.
Not only that, I also provided a separate hamper for those delicate ones. My husband knows that he cannot just dump them into the washing machine as the fabric might be distorted. I wash them gently with 'Perla', i don't use bleach not unless they are heavily stained. For scarves even white curtains, quilt covers and bed sheets never use starch, it's a sin! Using the latter will just weaken the fabric. It will just be a 'wear and tear thing'. ( FYI, Perla is a mild laundry detergent specially made for white clothes. Pinoys are quite familiar of this soap. For those who aren't, you can easily find it at any 'sari-sari' store.)
In addition, I always check my shirts for rips or loose threads. It is a routine for me to maintain them. My husband would sarcastically tease me whenever he sees me doing it - "Ano, ina-dasalan mo na naman yan?"...i'll just shrug off or abruptly change the subject. Napipikon kase ako.
Lastly, I always check the manufacturer's label (those that are purchased in 'tiangge' usually don't have it) for instructions specially in ironing.
I'm a simple person. I'm always comfortable on casual jeans - white tees combo.
I seldom purchase branded clothing. Honestly, I don't have the budget. Cheap but worth finds from 'tiangge' (flea market) will make me happy. The most expensive items I have are from our local brands like Kamiseta, Bayo and Shapes.
One of my favorite 'tiangge' is located in Quezon City district. When on vacation, going there is a must.
My white tops are my investment. When going for an employment interviews, I always wear white. In December 2010 i was interviewed at the British Council for my IELTS and mashallah...the result was quite satisfactory! I just had to wear white!
Some of them in random
White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Doctors don white coats, brides traditionally wear white gowns, and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home. -Credit: Sensational Color- |
| Taken at Changgi Airport. I got this from Bedok 'tiangge'.
In the Bible, white represents the color of light and is an emblem of the divine.
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| New Year 2011 Power Countdown Party at Marina Barrage |
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| A mother-daughter bonding In Christianity, a white lily represents the Madonna. - credit: Sensational Color - |
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| Universal Studios in 2010 |
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| With Mama and Papa |
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| With Tita Mila and Ate Nida |
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| 2009 Christmas - Taken at Constant Wind |
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| A Christmas gift from my husband in 2009 |
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With my childhood best friend Ma. Norren Saporna at Ricky's wedding in July 2008. She's like my sister. She can also be my driver, my nurse, my songbird and my protector. I'm grateful to have her.
White encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles and it evokes purification of thoughts or actions -Credit: Sensational Color-
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| Taken at my parent's small, undeveloped beach in Bacong-bacong |
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| During our participation in 2007 Gawad Kalinga Project |
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| My friends in Jeddah - Rosanne and Marj |
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| (With Marjorie Alvis-Pardo) When will i see her again? |
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| (With Laila Mataac) I miss having 'slight tsismisan' with her! |
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| Taken at Pasir Ris Park |
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| Taken at Orchard's Ion. I waited for it to be on sale. Well, it took me a year! |
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| Given by one of my college best friend, Rodella Dones-Diaz. Every time they go home from overseas, they make sure to buy us something. I miss them! |
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| One of Kamisetas “White covers a multitude of sins.” - Jonathan Milne |
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| Taken at the Bird Park with Dayne |
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| With Ivan Pineda at Marche |
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| Bought at Hongkong's night market. |
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| Taken at Ikea Tampines |
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Building 11 Faisaliyah Accommodation, Jeddah in Christmas 2005. While having our Chrissie Noche Buena with Marj and my sister Richelle  |
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| I bought this noodle strap for onlyThree Riyals at Balad Souk. The floral embroidery designs were done by me. With cousin Kuya Dondon |
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| At Singapore's Budget Terminal waiting to board for HK |
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| At Bugis Junction, where you can find cheap clothes. With Dayne and my sister A.C. |
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| One night at Clarke Quay with Irish and Lee Ann |
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| I got the top from a college friend Anna Ahorro-Agile. Taken at the Botanical Garden |
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| Singapore's SMRT Bus |
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| With my sister Annelyn and Dayne |
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| Elmer Yu's place with his wife Andrea, who inspired me to blog. I bet, you will love her blogs as much as I do! |
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| Celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary at East Coast |
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| With one of my college best friend, Bernadette Gulapa. Taken at Dad's Glorietta, one day before i was diagnosed of Dengue Fever last year
White ... is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black....God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white. - Gilbert Keith Chesterton -
 The first of all single colors is white ... We shall set down white for the representative of light, without which no color can be seen; yellow for the earth; green for water; blue for air; red for fire; and black for total darkness." -Leonardo Da Vinci-    I miss my Ward 10 barkada!    When a fashion brand makes a piece in several colors, there are a handful of standards that tend to get made. These include neutrals like black, WHITE, and grey as well as classic colors like red and yellow. For 2011, however, a deep burgundy color is showing up among the standards. - credit: Sensational Color - |
you do look so elegant and relaxed in white my friend. somehow you always know how to pull it off! :)
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