My summer as of now.

So I have nothing special to share aside from these photographs. Alas, it is safe to assume that my summer vacation (I have about a week left) is nothing but unproductive. Well, counting out the fact that I took summer classes (which quite frankly is the highlight of most of my days) and at times, tried to attend anti gravity yoga classes (which are fun! I’d like to do it on a regular basis but its just too hassle since I live far from the studio) I sometimes wonder what am I doing wasting all my time laying around doing nothing except change oxygen to carbon dioxide. 

To make myself feel better, I just try to think all those times I took spontaneous trips with friends, those spontaneous nights with the gang and all those unplanned moments that always turn out to be unforgettable ones. 

Okay. Now I feel better. And besides, after graduation, when will I have the opportunity to do nothing again? (assuming I’d be hired right after! HAHA)

So I guess you can say that I’m just.. savoring the moment. 

Anyway, I’ve been meaning to post my China trip but well, my laziness gets the best of me. There are just too many photos to edit. :| Maybe I should do it after I get tired of doing nothing. hehe  

Till the next! :)

Be Still My Heart

Sometimes, I can’t believe I’m the same girl I was 5 years ago. So many things have changed about me that whenever I see old photos of myself, I’m either lusting over my old body or cringing at the sight of my chubby cheeks, weird hair and fashion choices. 

Well, as they say, change is the only constant thing in the world. And sometimes, change is good. Let’s hope that it’ll get better and better for the years to come!  :D

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Incidentally, its been awhile since my last outfit post and well.. TADA!! this shall be my comeback post!

I wore this out to dinner with my family. Most of the times, its really difficult to choose what outfit to wear when I’m out with the fam bam. I wouldn’t want to appear overdressed when I’m with them but when they resort to the same old top and shorts combo, I couldn’t help but feel overdressed no matter what I’m wearing.

So.. what could a girl do?? Prepare their outfits so we could match! YEY!!! Sometimes they give in, sometimes they don’t. But its so fun when they wear the outfits I pick for them cause we then would look so cute (i’d like to think so that we do. HAHA)

[ Dress from Tomato | Belt from SM department store | Burgundy heels from Payless | Clutch from Mango | Necklace from 168]

Anyway, one more week to go and I’m free!! I really really need a break!!! :< I shall study for my upcoming finals and think about the awesome and fun stuff I’ll do once the term ends!

I.CANT.WAIT

Leaving you with an outtake with a silly looking me. HAHA 

Have a great weekend!

Hey, what’s up?

So, it’s been quite awhile since I last posted something here with my face on it. Maybe because I haven’t been taking my regular vain outfit shots these days. Or perhaps its also due to my lack of self confidence. Gaining weight can do that to you. Boo hoo.

Anyway, I was scanning my laptop and found some not so old photographs of myself. Probably the only set of photos I have with my red hair. I recently had my colorist dyed it to something neutral because I was thinking of going back to my brownish color but upon seeing the photographs, I kind miss my red hair and wants to dye it back to red. 

GAAH. I’m so indecisive! My colorist will probably kill me. Or my hair could just die on its own due to too much chemicals.

In other news, I took outfit shots today! Kinda missed it :3 Imma try to post it as soon as possible. Finals are coming up and I’m gonna need to focus so… yeaaah. 

I’m excited to post all my photos from the China trip too! So that’s something to look forward to. Sigh. I miss blogging. Makes me a ton better!

So, hmmm. Just a little update. Its now 5:42 in the morning and I’m queueing this post now. Till the next!

Oh so slow

Another backlog post with my old hair. Honestly, I kind of don’t want to shoot with my red hair just yet because it’s kind of fading already. I want it to be more vibrant so I’m thinking of dyeing it again before the New Year comes.

New year, new hair (NEW EVERYTHING!! HAHAHA)

Anyway, I wore this outfit to a casual date.

With myself. HAHA 

This was during the time back when I was so addicted to my magenta wedges that I almost wear them everywhere (just not to school haha)

[Top from Landmark | Leggings from Topshop | Boots from Forever21]

Anyway, days have been moving oh-so-slow after Christmas passed. I’ve been dying of boredom and too much food intake the past few days. My stomach is so full that I can feel it stretching every time I eat something (which practically every time I see something edible). I’ve been missing my yoga classes the past few days because I’m just so lazy to moveee. :< Must hit the gym or diet or do something about this fat I’ve accumulated over the holiday (and we still have media noche to look forward to OHLORD)

Anyway, just a quick post. Have a great weekend!

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

What have you done?

Humor me for a second.

Let us say that the predictions are true. That Dec 21, 2012 is indeed the end of the world; Ask yourself these questions: Where are you in your life right now? What/How do you feel in this moment? Are you contented, satisfied of how far you’ve come?

What have you done?

I asked myself these questions too many times already. I didn’t even need the end-of-the-world bullshit to assess myself. And maybe it’s the reason why I refuse to believe that the world will end. Because I’m so not done with my life yet. I need to change something. I refuse to believe that it will end this way. With me being too.. forgettable. (is that the word I’m looking for? I’m not too sure but it counts)

Indeed, what have I done? Absolutely nothing. Aside from me being selfish and all. 

So, what will I do differently till the 21 (and after if ever I survive, which of course is hypothetically speaking since I don’t believe in the apocalypse HAHA)

We’ll see :)

[Sweater from Forever 21 | Shorts from SM GTW | Shoes from Jellybean | Belt from a friend | Necklace from SM accessories | Bracelets from 168 mall]

Anyway, if the world ends, I’ll be prepared for sure and will be wearing something pretty. I don’t want to die wearing my rattiest clothes. My soul will burn in fashion hell if ever.

PS: Sorry for such a random post. It’s 5:29 am as I’m writing this post and queueing it up and I’m still up because I can’t sleeeeeepppp. I wish someone can keep me company but.. MEH. 

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

It’s been too long

So, this is another post waiting to rot in my drafts. I don’t know why I didn’t post this sooner. I absolutely love the lighting here, thanks to the magic hour.

And also to my sister for helping me with the shots :)

So, I’m feeling anxious right now. My last finals for the term was awhile ago and it was awful. Do you ever get the feeling like you just wanted to burst out in flames and just disappear?Well, upon seeing the super, duper long test questionnaire awhile ago, I swear I almost wanted to die right then and there.

Fine! Maybe I’m exaggerating a little bit but seriously, I don’t know if I’m getting dumber or tests are just getting more tedious and difficult. (I think it’s the former. Must be all the junk food. HAHA and also, my laziness probably is taking it’s toll on me.)

Anyway, I was feeling particularly very lady-like the day this was taken. So, I got my midi-skirt on and build my outfit from there. I would’ve added a floppy hat but I didn’t want to be overdressed for a casual sunday with my family.

My current hair is far from this photo. I had it cut and dyed into a new color last Sunday. I would’ve wanted the color change to be much obvious but I guess you’ll have to wait for my new outfit posts to find out if its a subtle change or not.

But if you follow me on instagram: tearsofjoycee you would’ve seen it by now! HAHA

I actually have 2 more pending posts with my old hair so I guess that has to go first. HAHA

[Top from Robinson’s department store | Skirt from Landmark | Wedges from OASAP.COM | Chain bangles from Tomato | Blue bangles from 168]

Anyway, it’s been too long since my last legit term break! Last term, we didn’t have one at all so…. I’ll enjoy my empty days till grade consultation day. I do hope I pass all my subjects.

For my intangible Christmas wish, that would be it! (cause boyfriend falls under tangible, duh! HAHAHA)

Have a great weekend! :)

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

Photoshop for noobs: Editing small blemishes

So… this post have been sitting in my drafts for years. I’m actually not quite sure if I should still post it since its a pretty basic tutorial and there are tons of more helpful tutorial over the net. But anyway, since I’ve been pretty busy with my finals, I decided to put it on queue and just get it over with.

I got the idea of this super basic tutorial from a friend when she suggested that I make a cheat sheet for her since she’s a complete “noob” when it comes to Photoshop. And so, this was born! 

NOTE: The shortcut for the patch tool is not (P). It’s (J) and I’m too lazy to change it. 

So that’s it! It’s easy right? 

Note: You can also opt to use the spot healing brush tool but as the name suggests, its build more for spots. I like to use the patch tool more because its gives me control of the shape I want to patch over. You can use it for eye bags too, but it’s a little tricky.

If you have any questions, you can ask me through my ask or my formspring.

I do hope this helps! :) 

Photoshop away!

Just a little something

Before I succumb to my academic activities and whatnot, I decided to procrastinate once more by posting this set of vain photographs. Just a little something before I finally commit to my studies and be a good student.

And yes, you caught me. It’s that season again.

The season not to be jolly, but to be persistent and hardworking. The term is closing to an end and it’s going to be my last chance to pass any requirements, ace my remaining quizzes and recite so that my professors will finally hear that weird girl at the back of the class speak. Yes, I dislike reciting in class. Graded recitation is like, my version of hell (among other things).

[Top from Robinson’s Department store | Mullet skirt from Forever 21 | Shoes from Shubbiz]

So, the stuff I’m wearing are actually nothing special. I actually think this could be a cute date outfit. But well, I wore this not to a date but bonding time with the family :P

And sorry for the grainy photos again! The sun was already setting when we took these shots. 

Anyway, the week is just starting but I can’t freaking wait for the weekend already! Let’s hope the week will go by a little bit faster! 

Fast forward please? 

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

School strut: Something borrowed

Film photographs have been my daily post for the past few days so, I decided to break the monotony and post this backlog outfit. 

And can I just say that I love having a brother! A choosy, I-only-want-branded-clothes kind of brother. That’s why for lazy days (like this one) or I-don’t-have-anything-to-wear moments, I just go to my sister’s closet (first) and if I don’t find anything there, I just go to my brother’s closet and choose from his wide array of guy shirts with funny statements. HAHA Although, this time I just borrowed a plain black tee.

[V-neck shirt from Zara men (my brother’s) | Skirt from Bangkok | Vest from SM Department store| Boots and bagpack from Topshop]

Anyway, this song seems apt for my title. It’s from the movie “Something Borrowed”.

It seems apt for what I’ve been feeling, too. CHOS HAHA

This week will be a busy one I can tell! Hopefully I can still update this blog. HAHA

Have a happy weekend! :P

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

It keeps me up at night

Mind boggling thoughts drain my time at night. I can spend HOURS lying on my bed, attempting to have a good night sleep and yet, after tossing and turning and trying to shut my mind up, I’m wide awake STILL.

I’m still creating fantasies inside my head; Asking questions that I don’t know and don’t have the courage to know the answers to.

I really wish my mind can have an on and off switch. That would be convenient. Wouldn’t it? 

Anyway….

I wore this outfit to the cemetery. I wasn’t really ready for an outfit shot that’s why I just threw on random things together. But the place was kind of nice (and a little bit of creepy) that I decided to get it over with and shoot photos. HAHA How vain can I get right? HAHA

It doesn’t even matter that my keys were showing or that my outfit’s kind of crappy and/or normal.

I took advantage of the nice location. HAHA

And as you can see, I also brought my film camera so there are a few cemetery photos in the film I scanned the other day. Will post it here for sure. 

[Top from Zara | Shorts from Landmark | Hat from SM department store | Shades from Jellybean]

I really wish I can forget the stuff that bothers me. I wish I don’t think about everything. I wish I don’t ask myself questions or wonder about things that will not happen.

I just wish I don’t over-think things.

Because it keeps me up at night.

And I love to sleep and I’m grumpy (or get really, really weird) when I don’t get to sleep.

I miss the days when I was so carefree. Happy. It’s been awhile.

Let’s bring the old Joyce back shall we?

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

School strut: Break down these walls

Been having a lot of busy days the past few weeks. Stuff have been piling up like crazy! This is what I get for being such a lazy-ass and cramming my way to everything. And so, that’s the culprit in why I’m failing to update this blog more often than I would’ve liked. Not that anyone cares but blogging actually makes me feel better.

Sometimes, there are things better left unsaid. But those things remain inside your head, messing you up. And well, I’m not the type of person that opens up to anyone that easy.  Maybe it has something to do with me not wanting to feel vulnerable. 

And sooo, I just blog about things. I get things off my mind without it being too.. “out there”. HAHA Actually, there’s not much to share. But then again, that’s what I say every time and yet I have tons of drafts on my tumblr and documents protected with a password on my laptop. HAHA

[Top and necklace from Robinson’s Department store | Boots from Topshop | Skirt from Landmark]

Pardon the blurry photographs :| My sister helped me with the shots and we were in a rush in taking them because we were paranoid of people who might look us funny (because duh, we were taking outfit shots inside a parking building!) HAHA

Anyway, this song seems apt for today’s post!

Enjoy!

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

School strut: Don’t worry

Pardon the blurry photographs. I’ve been having issues with my camera lately. It’s like, begging for its retirement and well…. HAHA

Don’t worry my little buddy, soon. (Hi mommy! HAHA)

Anyhoo, I remember buying this dress from a sale way back and I didn’t bother to try it on because the size tag said small and I was lazy and it was on sale. So I bought it. Only to find out upon going home (and was trying all my purchase like I always do after shopping), that it was a little too loose. (NAKS! small pero malaki pa rin! haha)

So, it was left hanging in my closet for a very looong time. Till one day…

I decided to wear a dress to school and was searching for one that could match my new booties. One look at the dress and I knew what I had to do. I gathered my sewing kit and decided to alter it myself.  And so, here it is! :) 

It’s still pretty loose that’s why I needed a belt. It didn’t have enough holes so I had to put it out like that. It looks more “okaay” in person than in photos though. HAHA

I look so weird in this photo. OMG WHY AM I POSTING IT? HAHAHA

And here’s my new favorite bootiessss <3 Couldn’t stop wearing them! They’re too comfy and prettyyy :3 Although, I have to stop myself because they’re getting too dirty and I’m always concern on losing the studs of which…. I already did. HAHA I lost one of the studs and that’s why I’m trying so hard not to wear them as much. 

[Dress from Zara | Booties from Topshop | White button down from Landmark | Necklace from Diva Accessories]

Currently, I’m stuck in bed. I had a pretty awesome day yesterday with my friends and then suddenly, BAM.

SICK. Just like that. :( hope I get well soon. I really don’t wanna stay in for the weekend. 

Anyway, happy weekend! And don’t forget your vitamins so you wouldn’t get sick like meee~

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

That sunny Friday

One friday morning, my sister asked me to drive her to Intramuros/ Fort Santiago so she could take pictures for her photography class. With nothing else better to do, I decided to go with her and just enjoy that sunny friday. And enjoy we diiiiid :3 We acted like tourists the whole time! HAHA I decided to document the trip through my film camera (which was ruined half way through the day) but I’m still going to developed them and just hope for the best :) 

Not to bore you with words, here are some photos:

(Looks like I have long legs! HAHA A tip: Ask your photographer to take your photo from a lower angle so you’ll look like you have long legs! mehehe *sneaky*)

(The friendly guard!! He told us where to go, what to do, what to try etc. Aaaaaand I love his uniform!)

Me with short hair? Yay or nay? HAHA 

[White crop top from Topshop | Cardigan from Forever21 | High waisted shorts and belt from Zara | Hat from SM department store | Sandals from Landmark]

I hope you’re not getting sick of my face yet. HAHAHA I suddenly felt shy after all these portraits. Don’t hate me for being vain :(

Anyway, its monday again tomorrow. Have a great week ahead you guys! :3

PS: Figured out how to activate disqus commenting shiz! Yey for me. HAHA

(Source: tearsofjoyce)

School strut: Can I keep up?

There are things that you can do alone. That you would want to do alone.  Like, to eat a whole box of pizza or a chow down a bucket of chicken wings. Or to sing nonsense lyrics around the house with your hair up in a bun, wearing your rattiest clothes.

Having an alone time is nice and all, but being alone a little too often can get lonely. That’s why you have your friends. Friends you’d want to share the box of pizza or bucket of wings with. Friends you can sing nonsense songs with and be silly with.

But sometimes, your friends have other stuff to do. They can’t always be (physically) there for you. No matter what they say, they just can’t. And it’s no big deal because well, that’s just the way it is. 

And me? I’m too tired of being alone with my thoughts. That’s why I distract myself. And I do that by……. SHOPPING. 

If only my wallet could talk (which by the way, would be so cool) It’ll just shout profanities and curses! I’ve been buying impulsively these past few days. I blame it to the fact that its been super hard to drag people to watch a movie with me. Everybody got somebody to watch movies with. So I just shop. (May new stuff pa ako!)

ONE BIG ANYWAY…..

Wore this outfit to a rainy day.

The end. HAHA

But really, it’s nothing special. I just posted it here caused I managed to have my outfit shots taken by my sister (whom was practicing her camera skills then) :> 

[Top from The Ramp | Riding pants from SM department store | Belt from a friend | Boots from Landmark]

Been itching to try new things, do more stuff or just drive somewhere far. I’ve been studying the roads and streets so I wouldn’t get lost. One of these days, I’ll just drive, alone as usual; and well, hope to get the adventure I’m looking for. 

NAKS HAHA

(Source: tearsofjoyce)