Cassie Thriftier's First Birthday Giveaway!!! (CLOSED)

Hello my dear blogger friends! Today is my 25th birthday but I still feel the sweet sixteen in me. Anyway I am excited to announce that my blog will have its first Birthday Giveaway. This is a first time I am pretty excited and (nervous?).. This is open for Philippine residents only, but don’t pout International blog sisters, I’m planning for a next giveaway on my blogversary. 

One Filipina winner will receive a:

3 san san eyeshadows

3 san san nail polishes

3 Allue Nail polishes

Plus! a surprise accessory from Vanita Sorella

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Comment below your e-mail so I can contact you in case you win!

Please support me on these my dear friends so that many giveaway will follow in the future. ;)

I am Woman Now....
Not yet, I take it back ^,.,^

Cassie

Old Fashioned

Last June 11, an official trip has gone by my office mates to submit a numbers of important papers on our regional office at Intramuros Manila. Unfortunately due to an obligation we have no time to spot some excellent old buildings and forgot to capture imperative and noble landmarks there.

What I've got is the inside of Patio de Conchita Restaurant we’re we had our luncheon. The House is very decent when it comes to an old-Spanish style. I’ve enjoyed my lunch there not just because they have these sumptuous and very affordable home-cooked meals but the ambiance that is full of history and gives impression of nostalgia.

Interior of the Patio de Conchita

"progressing lumps on my cheeks" in short tumataba nanaman ako

Floral Dress Vanita Sorella/ VintageBag Mom's/EnamelledPendant/ VintageRing Etsy/ Parisian Sandals/ VintageWatch Tiangge

Manila Cathedral's tower from afar

The orange building is The Palacio del Gobernador

Earlier this day, my purchase from Vanita Sorella has been arrived including the floral mini dress that I’m wearing here. I paired it with my vintage style satchel and my favorite enameled necklace.  The old fashioned girl in me is very cheery because I create my outfit relatively suited the place that we spent on that day.

Intramuros, Manila wait for my prospect to come back to you. For that time I will capture your exquisiteness.

<3
Vintage Loving Cassie

A.R.K

A youngster looms near me while I was taking my lunch alone in a food chain. He inquires if I can give him a few minutes. I didn't refuse. I permit him to carry on to his words. He’s telling me that he is a self support student and he is presenting me several religious items that he’s selling. I didn't hassle myself to buy some of his items but I kind of gave him amount that somehow will aid him throughout the day because it’s palpable that his weary and drained.

Previously, before that moment I was agitated and disconcert and irritable because of the many factors on my living. It was just a good random instance that is when you give generously to total stranger and that person is giving you a big hearted ‘Thank You”, it such a thrill feeling giving me goosebumps all over. The joy and kind of feeling that I seldom experiencing day by day.

I am not significant about the generosity that I demonstrate with that young person, and maybe some of you win't flicker interest in this post but what I want to stress here is that at a random and irrelevant moment we can be a piece of blessing to others, small or big. It’s a kind of grand happiness that literally lifts inside our chest. That is what we call pure joy that certain thing money cannot acquire.

background image from www.hdwallpapersbest.com

I want to include here that It reminds of the movie called “ Evan Almighty”. Evan was told that the way to change the world is to give Act of Random Kindness at a time.

No doubt that all of us has offered their ARKs to others too.

<'s

Cassie

A Nostalgia Of my Petite Heels

I have this reminiscing about the beginning of my childhood. I use to wear my Mama’s black kitten heels because as a little girl I had this fancy about grownups shoes.  Mama keeps on telling me that “hindi pa yan pwede sa’yo baby ka pa, saka na kapag malaki kana” (It won’t fit for  you, you’re still little, you can have it when you’re all grown up”)as a toddler my thoughts about growing is on a daily basis. I will try on the heels everyday thinking that my little feet are growing or lengthening a centimeter somehow.

Now, years gone by very fast although the little girl has grown up,( I’m still little by the way) has her pecuniary resources by some means and can procure any footwear that she fancy for, has a melancholy for her little memories about the first pair shoes that she love.

 Even I don’t have the ability to own hundred pairs of shoes; this little girl in me is still in the exploration for the right heels to conquer the world.

As What Marilyn's Quote, this is the perfect image for this post
image from google.com

As I am writing this, I am emotional because of the memories of me and my mother, I am just tearful when discussing about a mother and daughter’s bond.

<3's

Cassie

Celebrating the Flag's Insignia

Am I Late? Oh OK I’m late for this post.. Let’s act as if today is Independence Day here in our country. To give a little background, June 12 are being commemorated and observed by all Filipinos because it is the declaration of our freedom from the colonial rule of the Spaniards since June 12, 1898. I love history but the history of my country makes me sluggish, I don’t how and why, criticisms are very welcome J

In any case, this is my first time to get involved being a blogger by creating a simple casual outfit for the primary colored flag, which is red blue and yellow. And I realize I just have a couple of yellow tops so I am need to go to thrift stores now. 

It's a lovely coincidence that our flag is peeking.

TOOTD: Thrifted RedBlazer/ YellowTop/ BlueLeggings/ VivienneWestwoodWedge/ Mom'sVintageBag

So there you go. Happy Independence Day Philippines! 

<3's

Cassie

This Girl Is On Flower...

Thank you #Camera360 

And the doorknob.. :P

Hello my blooming friends! Happy first of June. It's still summer but it's raining hard here in the Philippines. I never really made my summer a "Summer"

Anyway it took me forever to have time and patience to make a flower headpiece. It's almost a year that I've been waiting for this d.i.y and now I finally made one for myself. I set myself that month of May won't end without having this, but oh well I missed the last day but not bad. The first plan is I'm going to do post my version of guide of how I d.i.y this but unfortunately I missed/misplaced the floral tape that I bought . I'm not sure if I misplaced it or I never really brought at the counter since I have so many tools for craft in my hand that moment. It happens to me at times especially when I'm excited, I always forgot something (does it happen to you too?) my forgetfulness spoil the plan. So my flower crown has no floral tape around it. Nevertheless I am happy that I finally made one not perfect but I think it's pretty enough since it's my first time doing i.. And Of course this is not the last, crown that I will make, I will make many many more!  I guess It's not necessary for me posting a guide. Let's leave it to the Pro's. But if one you beg for request I might change my mind.. Haha... <3

Channeling prettiness right now,

Cassie <3

Peasant Blooms

I don't want to be cheesy but title of this post before is Flower Power. Anyway I change it rigt away ;)))

 Before I go home last Tuesday night, me and Dadee (boyfy) make our way to a local dept. store in town searching for his new appliance.  Me for some reason want to have many flowers around our house. So it would be nice if I bought some in decor section and also for my upcoming (my forever plan) d.i.y floral headpiece. 

Here are the Decor section for synthetic flowers..

And here are my purchases

A dreamlike shot

I'm planning to do some post in with my mini flower collection. Actually my love for flowers are just a recent story when I'm devoured with so many personal problems in life. I'd say miraculously flowers help me heal the sanity within me. whew! anyway It's good I'm blogging again, feels like forever.

♥'s

Cassie

#Throwback #Thursday

A #throwback #thursday.

This photo was taken way back two years ago, I was just 22 then. Actually this was the first entry I did when I try to join Lookbook.nu last year. A very awkward photo for me because I'm not confident about my styling back then. I admit that LB world taught me so much, about how will I express myself on the dresses I wore everyday.

Rundown:
Tube Dress - Unknown Brand
Valentino Watch

♥'s
Cassie, missing the slender arms and the not so chubby cheeks ;)

HAIR A LITTLE LATER

A little update about me pretties since I am m.i.a for 2 months? Haha so sorry my work is demanding me full time. (for now) and I pity myself 'cause my dream summer diy plans is gonna be a little late. I hope summer can wait.

I color my hair black and red (semi-permanent) dye. Not a perfect ombre but pretty enough for me since I was the "only one" and capable of /courageous to play with my hair.

Actually this picture is taken awhile ago and the red streaks had already fade. My hair as of now is quite black and muddy blonde, I'm not really sure but muddy blonde is the first thing that comes to my mind. Hope  you're all good this summer lovelies.. <3

Have a great Summer!!

<3's
Cassie

A TRIBUTE TO MY PROCRASTINATION #1

Christmas Party dinner last December 11,  2012
Thrifted H&M Blazer
Floral Dress, Local Brand
Yellow Pointy Heels, Korean Brand

I'm giving a tribute to my many outfit post procrastination. Here you will see quiet loads of TOOTD photos that we took time to take but unfortunately neglected and somehow left forgotten on my hard drive.

Another TOOTD when me and my beau watch a movie.
Mom's Bag - Versace
Beaded Bangle - Random flea market

Off to HBC for a facial treatment appointment.  January 05, 2013
I'm wearing the same floral dress from the first pic.

January 16, 2013
Thrifted Outfit, Top and Skirt

After work. January 19 2013
Thrift "Are You Hungry" shirt"
Blue dress underneath, Local Brand

January 29, 2013. Papito's birthday celebration. We went Malling and food tripping

 You will might notice the transition of my semi-permanent red hair fades as weeks gone by (and my size too!).  I'm afraid I can't post Thrifted Outfit of the Day for the following weeks since my work load became triple and I will be busy as the bees. But definitely sneak around on my FB and Instagram. Follow me on Instagram and I'll do the same.;)

Do you have the same procrastination too? Feel free to comment okay? Let's follow each other..

♥'s

Cassie

LEARN TO LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME

Scarf oversized blouse: Thrift, Blue Leggings: Offbrand, Casio vintage/retro Watch: Watches Authentic


"Learn to live one day at a time. Get out of the past and leave the future alone. Today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. Enjoy today. It is the only time you have."

- From the book "I don't want to Feel This Way by William B. Girao

This line from the book move me so much. I always worry, as in worrying a lot. I have not finished the book yet, but I guess sharing this will inspire most of us.

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Thank's for dropping by on my blog! I love to follow back, let me know just in case.. ♥

♥'s
Cassie

My Daring Street Style

This was my last TOOTD with my red hair. I say "daring" because It's the first time I wore a colored tights while walking in the conservative streets of Antipolo. 

Sometimes we have to dare ourselves to know what our potential and capable of doing things, but it should be something good worthy and improving. 

TOOTD RUNDOWN

Brown Biker Jacket - Thrift P3oo
Rock Top - Thrift P50
Denim Short
Red Tights - Leg Love by City Lady, Sm Dept. Stores
Black Sneakers - Converse

♥'s
Cassie

FLORA HELP ME UNEXPECTEDLY

it's a guilty pleasure that stains of depression from yesterdays whining slowly fades away with the weird help of florals in my outfit and wardrobes.  Guilty pleasure because in my younger years I'm not the type of a girl that loves floral print on shirts, notebooks, even the pink patterned hankies.. i don't know why, back then I perceive clothes with super feminine style makes me soft and vulnerable. I wanted then the dark colored clothes making me tough and not just a girly girl.

Today I'm wearing white semi-sheer long sleeves that I found on a new thrift store around town that is selling their goods on all P50. You're reading it right, P50 all items. isn't it a super duper fair deal? denim shorts that i distressed a few months ago and this cute floral oxfords that a must staple on every girly girl's wardrobe for summer. Obvious facial flaws can be seen, because...I'm lazy to wear a make-up. (blame it to my horones? )

RUNDOWN

White Long Sleeves - Thrift, P50

Distressed Denim Shorts - Offbrand

Floral Oxfords - Vanita Sorella

Panther Necklace - Random

Brass Bangle - Etsy

Really are when we're getting old things changes including taste on wardrobes etc. And it's weird also that whenever I'm expecting so many paper works in my job these season, it's a lot like I have the energy to blog a lot. It's a nice weird thing.. Hmmpp ;)

Special thanks to Vanita Sorella for selling me this oxfords, it's a blessing in disguise and I will never know why, the floral print is  like a therapy.

TTFN!

Cassie

I WANNA SOAR, TO BREAK FREE

puffy eyes. T.T

As I've wanted to post only positive things here in my little space, the more I hide my feelings the more I feel like I'm in the middle of two walls slowly crushing me inside. It was like I'm being forced to do things that my heart's not in it.

 I have gone through so many painful experiences in my life before, but at this point, I'm feeling I have no sense at all. I see things differently. There are so many factors that make me the way I am but I don't want to mention the details.
I see simple things too complicated and at a very rare case of my life's chapter, now I can't see happiness on things that making me happy before...I apologize that I can't explain or express myself very well. I know there are so many people that going through very big problems, struggling for their lives much worse than mine. I just wanted to breathe this kind choking piece like of thing and spit it out from here in my chest.

 I'm grateful that there is a sweet person cares about even though we're far apart, it was like we are behind each others monitor. That is YOU.

a qoute from Ate Donna of A Not So Secret Life

I'm telling to myself that I can do this, and I can make through with this, that everything will be alright.. Yes everything will be alright. As for now I don't want to think of anything and everything, I just wanted to SOAr to BREAK FrEE..

♥

Cassie