LOVE ME TENDER: HIGH WAIST SLEEVELESS A-LINE DRESS WITH SIDEWAYS TIED BOW AND BLAZER

A little layering for Philippines holiday weather. ;) I’m a huge fan of blazers in any sizes and textures because I love the versatility of it. It can be layered over my sleeveless tops or dresses piece to keep my shoulder not too revealing. For this look, I layered my dark blue blazer under my powdered pink high waist sleeveless A-line dress. I add a little pearl and gold jewelry earring. Accessories make you more look gorgeous on your outfit piece but I don’t like to overdo it.

COMING OF AGE: BLUE GREEN AND FLORAL PRINT

Another year older…but still looking hot! That is the mantra I received from my gorgeous boss when I celebrate my birthday last week. Time flies! Another year of adventure and fun! Birthdays are special, as they remind us of how far we have come in life. They also remind us of just how much we have to look forward to in the future. Yes, you hear it right “future!” (thinking – thinking)

SWEET COLORS: 15 WAYS TO WEAR GREY, CANDY PINK AND SASSY MUSTARD 'KISS ME BOW' TOP

I'm so in love in these stunning blouses that I found in polyvore. High-neck and long sleeve blouses keep you covered and warm, they’re super on-trend like this ‘Kiss Me Bow’ top from chicwish, with self-tie bow on one side of the tunnel neckline. This loving piece comes in romantic candy pink, sassy mustard and grey color. What’s the best way to wear this look? Pick the one that suits you most; pair it with a floral midi skirt or trouser, a plain or printed midi skirt and a dazzling, glittering sequined pencil skirt to accentuate an elegant silhouette of this blouse. Modest doesn’t mean frumpy! Check out my 15 ways to wear this beautiful ‘Kiss Me Bow’ top.

ORCHIDS: DARK VIOLET TOP AND DARK BLUE MIDI SKIRT

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you’re having a great weekend so far! For the last few days, I’ve been busy working on my job as a graphic designer, so it took me awhile to update my blog. To be honest with you, I’m excited about getting dressed during Sunday and share with you my modest clothing outfit of the day. I’m either in a simple top and modest skirt or dress and blazer then pumps/heels or flats. For me, Modest doesn’t have to mean dowdy. Style is what you do with it. Coco Chanel said this and I always remember – “Fashion changes but style endures.” ;)

BEAUTIFUL DAY: PETAL SLEEVE TOP WITH TIED BOW COLLAR AND PLEATED MIDI SKIRT

It’s always a beautiful day during Sunday. Why? Because it’s the Lord’s Day, set apart each week for rest and worship. Here I sing the LDS hymn #103

HOT PINK: 5 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR HOT PINK MIDI SKIRT

Happy Tuesday everyone! In this post I’m going to show you the 5 ways how I style the hotpink midi skirt. You know how I love pink so much. This is Barbie’s fault haha. I love all colors, but pink makes me happy the most.

MANI PEDI MONDAY: DIFFI NAIL POLISH SUPER SHINE COLOUR A43

Today's Mani Pedi Monday is the color of life, renewal, nature and energy -- "Green". The lovely pastel green from Diffi Nail Polish Super Shine Colour A43. Green means go! ;)

SUNSHINE: YELLOW RUFFLE FRONT TOP AND STRIPE BLUE ANKLE LENGTH SKIRT

Happy Sunday everyone! Sunday means sunshine to me. As the song goes in LDS Hymn #227

MY FIRST ATTEMPT COOKING OMURAISU AND THE RESULT? AMAZING!!!

Thinking what to cook for breakfast? Get up and try this Omuraisu because they are simply....amazing!! Omu means omelette and raisu is rice. It's made of savory fried rice covering it with scrambled eggs and topped with ketchup.

WINTER COLORS FOR MEN: OVERCOAT AND ROLL NECK JUMPER

Created this set in my polyvore account kirstie-design

Hi everyone! One month to go and it's already Christmas. Are you excited? I really love watching men wearing overcoats and roll neck jumper in winter time. Well, there's no winter season here in the Philippines but I don't know I just love men wearing their overcoats and roll neck jumper.

BOLD AND STRIKING: HOT PINK LONG SLEEVE

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you had a great Sunday! I look sharp today. Wearing this hot pink long sleeve and pairing it with black pencil skirt.

SKETCH ME: A CHARCOAL AND GRAPHITE SKETCH

Fairy After The Storm by Adeste Deguilmo  I  Model: Kirstie Fuentes (Me)

Happy Friday everyone! Are you artist? Since its Friday, let’s talk art today. :) Okay story time, when I was in college of Fine Arts, we have Life Painting class and we have awesome teachers like Adeste Deguilmo and Jose “Kimsoy” Yap. They’re famous artist in local and international. I’m very lucky to have them as my teachers because they taught me very well but one thing I’m striving very hard in drawing is that I don’t know how to draw fingers and even until now hahaha. It’s funny right? I don’t know why but I find it difficult. It’s my weakness in drawing! Haha I remember my teacher laughing at me and saying “Practice Kirstie, practice” telling it with smiling faces.

A TASTE OF HOME: FILIPINO NATIVE DISHES

Have you always wondered what life was like in the province like in Mindanao? Today’s post I bring you food from faraway province in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, you will be introduced to the peculiar preferences when it comes to food. 

OOTD :: Fantastic, Baby! Polka Dot

I go for monochromatic outfit today like this one. I make sure that I pair different shades of that color together so that it's not looking "too blue" or "too flat". That way my outfit looks dynamic and far from flat. Give it a try! Wearing monochromatic is cool. I like it.

NOM NOM KOREAN FOOD: PORK BULGOGI

Bulgogi is a Korean dish and one of the most famous Korean foods. It is usually consists of grilled marinated beef but in this recipe I used pork instead of beef. I also tried it in chicken meat and it was delicious. The word Bulgogi means "fire meat" in Korean. 

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR VIEWS ON EDUCATION, TEACHING AND RAISING CHILDREN?

Image Credit: Marija Savic

I've been asked one of my dates a very interesting question that made me think and ponder. Asking questions is one of the best things at dating scene especially when you ask a question with a natural state of curiosity. Also, allows you to discover if you are on the path to success and of course a lot more enjoyable.

MANICURE MONDAY: DIFFI NAIL POLISH SUPER SHINE COLOUR A44

Today's Manicure Monday is a lovely pastel pink from Diffi Nail Polish Super Shine Colour A44.  Yeppuda! It means "It's pretty!"....Oh, time flies so fast! October is almost ending now! Two months to go and it's already December! Waaahh! Crossing fingers! ~~^^ Let's check it out below!

HAPPY TUMMY FOR THIS CREAMY CHICKEN CURRY WITH PEANUT BUTTER

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Are you feeling hungry? Love curry? This weekend you must try cooking this recipe Creamy Chicken Curry with Peanut Butter. I'm pretty sure you'll gonna love it! :)

My first try cooking Chicken Curry, was turned out pretty good and yum! This recipe is perfect with rice. It's creamier when I add peanut butter. My Auntie's, brother and the whole family love it so much. They enjoyed finger licking the creamy sauce and wanted some more. Yum! I am happy to hear their praises and compliments not knowing it was my first time cooking this very kind of dish.  

OOTD: POLKA DOT LONG SLEEVE + PENCIL SKIRT

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I'm wearing black and white polka dot long sleeve for my top. I really liked it. I look like Korean. ,,^_^v Well, I got it from Korean store here in my place. I paired my top with my navy blue midi pencil skirt for my bottom. I bought my pencil skirt from Mango. Then my white full slip. I always wear slips on all my outfits. 

STORY TIME: THE DREAMING HEARTS OF THE PRINCESS

Image Credit: Lamuchan

In a far far away land, there was a beautiful and charming Princess sleeping for many years.

The King and Queen worried, for she never awaken many years.

One day, the King and Queen notice that their daughter's face smiling so brightly and beautifully.

The Princess was having a beautiful long dream. A dream that every beautiful things you could imagine. Love, happiness and romance.

OOTD: RED JUMPSUIT AND RED FLATS

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Happy Wednesday Everyone! I'm wearing crimson red knee high jumpsuit, layered it with scoop back black tee plus comfy red doll shoes. Messy updo bun hairstyle and light makeup with red tint for my lips...

OOTD :: Burgundy Blazer & Rose Pink A-Line Dress

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Happy Tuesday Everyone! I'm wearing rose pink A-line dress pair with burgundy blazer with pearls and ribbon in detailed plus cream full slip under my dress, skin tone hose and my black patent leather pointed pumps...Carrying black/brown hand bag and pearl earrings for my accessories. Then light makeup for this OOTD. Hope you had a great weekend and thank you so much for reading!

WEEKEND DATE: PLAYING BILLIARD, STYLING

Hey guys! As you know, its rainy day here where I live and it’s a bit cold. In this post I’m going to show you few of Weekend Date Outfits that I’ve been styling for the past weeks. Let’s get started.

THE POINTED TOE PUMPS STORY

Hi everyone! I went online window shopping today and it was superbly amazing! :) I found these enchanting pointed toe pumps designed by Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo. It’s very classic; in shape, in style and smart-looking. These pair of pointed toe pumps gives us the freedom to wear with anything, on any occasion for day to night. It’s worth investigating and experimenting; I will tell you a story on my pairings. In this way, it helped me uncover my personal style through daydreaming. It allows me also to imagine different fashion scenarios. Please join me on a different characters that work together to achieve a common goal, "The Pointed Toe Pumps Story"...