Vanillant

Thursday, May 26, 2016

How I Wear My Dress

Florals made in Polyvore

V neck dress
A light denim dress can be easily paired with soft pastel colors to achieve a preppy and chic look.

Topshop Unique white collar shirt
The shade of florals complement the hue of the denim dress.
It also makes the person wearing it look classy and elegant because of its simplicity.

Aéropostale buckle sandals
These sandals look good paired with the button down long sleeves especially because the hues of their cream match each other.

Old Navy vegan purse
A cream bag can never go wrong especially when it is paired with pastel colors.

Michael Kors earrings jewelry
Top the look with some studs to make yourself look more elegant.

Hello guys! I just wanted to share a very simple but elegant look that I usually adore. I hope that this outfit set may inspire you to achieve a preppy look (if it's your style). I've been hiatus for a long time because of summer vacation and other things. It's the start of my college term again so I have the time to post on the weekends. Hope I could keep this up for you guys. Thanks for taking your time to read this.

Don't be afraid to e-mail me at michelle_joanne2008@yahoo.com for advice. I make advices for love, life and studies. If you feel like giving up, talk to me and we'll make you feel better. You're wonderful. Also, feel free to follow me on GFC and Bloglovin' on the sidebar.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Save Money for Your Future Self

grabbed from vocalady magazine

Save money for your future self, who is indeed wiser and knows how to spend money well. Don't be regretful of putting your spare coins in the piggy bank or depositing your money in the bank. Just a little bit is enough and go a long way. Share to your future self who won't buy 5 tops that are really cheap. It won't be worn too much because it wasn't really that wanted and its fabric doesn't feel comfortable. Your future self won't buy the overpriced breakfast meal that had little servings which didn't fill her at all. In addition to that, your future self probably won't get the cheap dresses that don't fit well. She won't get that makeup line that made her skin breakout or get that nail polish that chips of easily. He won't buy those overpriced and overrated shoes that people will probably get tired of. She won't buy too much desserts that she won't finish. He won't waste his money on the girl who's probably going to friend zone him. So please, please give your future self some spare cash to spend. He/she would probably spend it well.

** A very short blog post I apologize. You probably see the gist of what I said so why does it matter anyway? Just kidding. Have a happy Thursday everyone!

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Preppy Casual

made in Polyvore

Pastel Pink Button Down Shirt

- a simple button down shirt that's enough to cover your bottom (of course it wouldn't be modest if you wear a short top with leggings)
- pastel pink is very suiting to the eye and is a preppy color
- this makes a conservative and feminine look

Black Leggings

- a very comfortable piece of clothing that you can dress up and dress down to
- remember to wear a long top while wearing this
- black makes your legs look thinner

Pointed Black Mary Js

- makes an illusion of longer legs because of the pointed front which serves as an extension of the leg
- a pointed front never fails to look classy

Pearl Earrings

- these earrings put an elegant touch to the preppy casual outfit
- you could never go wrong on wearing pearl studs

Glasses
- smart look, enough said

This is the first fashion post I have ever made. I'm just starting out with this so please don't expect me to make complicated fashion sets yet. I'll probably focus on what I usually wear at school and then I'll be putting sophisticated classy looks next. Please give this a chance!

Friday, February 19, 2016

NEW! : Fashion Combinations

taken from mindthismagazine.com

As I have started the second term of college, I automatically broke my new year's resolution of writing at least 4 blog posts on each month. I have had plans of changing my blog content to an inspirational and at the same time a fashion blog. It didn't push through because I had to get used to the feeling of being tired every time I'm done commuting. My university is one hour (sometimes one and a half hour) away so for me, it's really exhausting.

As I mentioned, I added a new side for my blog which is posting fashion combinations. The inspirational posts will be posted every 1st and 3rd week of the month and the fashion side of my blog will be posted every 2nd and 4th week. I will be focusing a simple, elegant, and chic style which is my primary style. Sometimes, I like to wear grunge but it's not often so I probably won't focus on that a lot. Also, I might add makeup styles for the fashion combinations that I will post.

Thanks for the supporters of my blog who convinced me to post in my blog again. Thank you so much! I'll do my best with my posts. I hope you get inspired with the things I post.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

2016 Planner

(grabbed from google images)

It’s New year tomorrow so I'm guessing that most of you have your planners already. The image above is what my planner looks like.

Let me tell you what factors I’ve considered when buying my planner. (You can use this as a basis for choosing yours too)

It’s light and simple. In my case, I prefer florals to compliment my journal so I bought the floral designed one. There’s also a choice of buying a plain journal but the same type of material for it.
It’s cheap! I bought mine for 3.20 dollars only compared to the other journals.
It’s hard bound which makes the pages well protected It has 2 divisions, one for daily tasks and for the overall tasks.
It has a big space to write on which is compatible for college (I expect a lot of schoolworks).
It can be converted to a bullet journal.

Okay, here’s where the “bullet journal” comes in, It’s an organized way to add tasks to your planner and it can also make your planner more useful. It was developed by Ryder Carroll for 20 years!!! It’s best if I just link the official site so you would understand how the bullet journal works.

CLICK HERE

I will be posting the progress of my journal on December 2016… I hope I could finish it!!!

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

New Year’s Resolutions

Now that I have Adobe Photoshop on my laptop, I decided to list down my new year’s resolutions in an image file so I can save it on my phone, iPad or even print it out for my planner. Here it is:

Feel free to add some of my resolutions on your list as well!

Also, since it's the season of giving, I will be giving a free layout of this resolution list for you to print out, place on your blog or save to your phone. Download the Image HERE. Comment below to link your new year's resolutions! Have a happy new year!

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Christmas 2015 Wish list (Way too late)

(All images grabbed from weheartit and google images)

Guess what, yesterday I got one of the things I wanted in my list and it’s a Macbook Air from my parents!!! I wanted an ASUS Zenbook but then it wasn’t available in the PH yet… But I’m really happy that I finally got my own laptop (not secondhand) after 123123123 years!!!

I know it’s waaay too late to post my wish list but I wanted to keep track of it and see if I can actually buy it before next year ends. I also saw various bloggers posting their wish list so I figured that it would be a fun thing to do as well.

I don’t have Adobe Photoshop for Mac so I figured that I should just post sample pictures here.

Hard drive - I need a portable hard drive for all my movies and files so that the memory of the laptop won’t be all consumed.
Iphone - My Samsung phone is getting very old and slow (My phone for 4 years). I also think that the functions of the phone will really help in my blogging and social media tracking. I think it will also be handy. I could also snap everywhere I go. I couldn’t send snaps in snapchat when I’m outside because the Ipad is very heavy to carry around. Also, VSCO will be easier to use. Expect better quality photos in my blog!!! (Thank God I won’t be grabbing photos online that much.)
Polaroid - I think that experiences will be more memorable if it’s documented by printed pictures than digitally. It’s nice to stick the pictures in the walls of the room or put the pictures in your journal or planner.
Bluetooth Speakers - It’s a nice way to listen to music when showering, working out or when you’re chilling in the room. I’m fond of listening to soft music when reading manga, writing, or doing home works. It would be good if it’s speakers that you use instead of earphones so it won’t damage your ears and you can move freely in your room without having cords dangling around you.
Glasses - My eye’s are kinda blurry when the text is far away so I requested my parents to buy me reading glasses. I won’t wear it permanently but only when I’m reading or doing home works.
Tennis skirt - I am in loooove with tennis skirts but I can’t seem to see one in the Philippines. When I see one, I will surely grab myself a white and black one immediately.

What is in your wish list? Make sure to link it down below so readers could check yours as well. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!

Monday, December 21, 2015

What Are The Things You Planned But Never Tried To Do?

(Shia Labeouf's "Just Do It")

I told myself last May that this 2015, my blog will be big. What happened? I stopped and gave up on the idea. I told myself that I would have big savings this year but it didn't happen. I told myself that I would become like this and like that and those things didn't happen because I stopped or I didn't try because I was scared or lazy.

Think of the what ifs if you did this or that or you didn't give up on what you wanted to happen. Think about what if I started my business last year or what if I started working out a long time ago and didn't stop. Now, take that what if and actually do it in the present day and don't just make it an idea. Don't make your future self think "what if". It's better to fail once in a while than living your life on 2 words "WHAT IF".

Now do this: Take a pen or just type on your computer the top 5 that you are planning to do. It doesn't matter if it's about health, money, love or education.

Example:
Start my own business
Spend time on my blog
Read an inspirational book every year
Always think positive
Drop coins in the piggy bank every time you get the chance to

Keep that paper by your bedside and hang it on your wall so you will be reminded of it everyday. You could also save it as your phone background picture as well.

Next year, come back to my blog and comment what happened when you started doing the challenge I told you to do. Good luck to us!

Thursday, December 17, 2015

I made it!

(grabbed a photo ftom weheartit)

Finally! The term is finished. Actually the term finished a week ago but I figured that I should revive my blog. I haven't blogged since college started. I had little time to do things and it lessened much more because I'm not used to managing my time just yet. I had troubles on the first months of college because I was adjusting to the system. I had failed tests and I wasn't used to the professors yet. Some nights I stayed up crying because I didn't like my course at all and I wish I could've done well in the entrance exams. I ended up in one of the top universities in the Philippines but not my dream course.

I decided that I should change my mindset. Maybe I wasn't excelling in my course because it was buried in my mind that I didn't like it. I tried to cope up by giving my best in everything I'm doing and it worked! I'm part of the dean's list for the first term.

Another sad thing that happened is that I didn't get in the singing club of the university. I wasn't used to it and I felt really sad. I used to be associated with music in my school but in my university, it changed. However, I heard that in that club, you get to go home at 10 PM every time there are important events or rehearsals. I don't have a condo near my university so I have to travel for 1 hour and not get enough sleep. I realized that it was a blessing in disguise. Maybe why I wasn't chosen to be part of the group is because I had to focus on my academics, family and friends.

In this term, I learned that I should see the good in everything and believe that everything happens for a reason.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Vanillant's Blog Critique

Happy Thursday everyone! I decided to critique blogs and check them out in order to find new blogger friends and follow new accounts. There are a lot of bloggers who want to know what people think about their blogs so I found a way to help you guys. It's called Vanillant's Blog Critique.

The procedures are simple:

1. Follow me in GFC and Bloglovin' (links on the sidebar) and state what number you are in my follower's list in the comments below. For example: I'm #8 in Bloglovin' and #14 in GFC.

2. Tell me you want to be critiqued in the comments. For example: "Please critque my blog"

3. Don't forget to state your blog link. It's funny if you did the first 2 procedures and forget to state your blog link.

Simple right? All free and you don't even have to spend much effort typing.

What I'm going to do:

1. I will comment on your latest post judging the blog by the following:

What I think the blog is about
Theme & its relevance to content
Social media buttons or links (Is it easy to find?)
About Page
Content of blog (Are the posts compelling?)
Advice (Optional)

2. I will follow the blogs that catch my eye. If I did not follow you but you want me to follow you back, be free to comment on my latest post telling me to do so. (I will follow you)

NOTE: Please do not be offended because I will be completely honest in my evaluation. This is for your own good but please remember that what I will say is opinionated and it's still your choice if you want to follow my advice.

Comment down below and I will answer as I see notifications. Have a great day!

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Set them free

(grabbed from google images)

I'm the only child in the family and of course it's natural to have overprotective parents. It would be tragic for them to have something unfortunate to happen to their child. Yes, this could also apply to children with siblings. It's hard to trust people these days especially in the cities because a lot of crimes happen. These happenings are reported in the news so parents can see them. This would naturally give them a feeling of nervousness.

I have experienced circumstances when I had to have a chaperone with me when I'm with my friends and it was a horrible experience for me because I felt immature, innocent and dependent. My friends were all alone and free without anyone hindering them. I was even deprived of commuting home because I might be "kidnapped" by the tricycle driver which really annoyed me. I was really envious of the people who were free to explore and enjoy in the city. In turn, I felt disappointed with my parents because of that attitude.

So if you are a parent, please take time to keep this in mind. Set your child/children free and don't hinder their happiness, especially when they're in the age where they could do things on their own. If they're aged 13 and above they could be taught to be independent. Yes, you could limit your child/children if you think that they are abusing the chances you give them, the people with them are bad influences or you are sure that the place they are going to is unsafe.

Don't overthink that things will happen to them because you will hinder their happiness and make them distant to you, at the same time you will heighten the chances of things happening to them because your thoughts are everything.

Most of all remember: "Overprotective parents raise sneaky children." which is more dangerous.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Posting Schedule

Hey guys! I decided to have a schedule for posting so that people will know when to view my blog or see some new updates. I decided to have it every Tuesdays and/or Thursdays because I believe that I am available on those days. I'm going to blog as much as possible because I'm definitely going to be much more busy in college. I better use this summer wisely.

I would also like to thank the people who check my blog and comment on my posts because they mean so much to me. Comment down below if you want me to check out yours (I follow the accounts that catch my eye).

Thursday, April 9, 2015

The Versatile Blogger Awardee

(I reworked the logo but if you want to use the original one click here.)

Hey guys!

I’m sorry for not updating my blog that much. I was too busy with school stuff and travelling. Now that I’m an official graduate of high school then I’m probably going to update so much more!

I would like to thank Victoria for tagging me. She commented on my post entitled “2 Books I recommend”. This is the first time I’ve heard of this probably because this is the first time I’m tagged.

Let’s get going!

You just have to simply follow these instructions:

Nominate 15 other bloggers that are relatively new to blogging.
Let the bloggers know that you've nominated them (either thru email or comments).
Share 10 random facts about yourself.
Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their blog.
Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post.

10 facts about me:

I’m deeply in love with gaming. I play League of Legends often. Username: okaylangako (PH server) Don't go adding me on the NA server!!!
Other than blogging, I make covers as well. It would really be an honor if you check out my Soundcloud & Youtube accounts. Please, please, please. I will love you forever.
Siomai is the best food for me. Siomai with chilly is the best (They sell this at our school and I eventually became addicted to it)
I’m in the interpersonal side. I like communicating and not that good in writing. I prefer talking in front or reciting than taking tests and memorizing stuff.
I’m addicted to clothes. Especially preppy & pastel clothing. I'm more of the conservative type but of course, still stylish.
I’m the only child. This is why my parents are too overprotective, but at the same time buy me things I like most of the time.
I watch anime. I'm one of the believers that anime gives you a lot of lessons in life. Also, anime is badass. Check out my anime list here.
You can associate me with the color light coral pink.
I’m part of a band. I'm one of the lead vocalists. We call ourselves "The Sirens" and we perform in our school whenever there's an event.
I’m an optimist. I believe that life would be happier if you look at the bright side of things.

I nominate these bloggers and their respective blog:

Micaela of Note + Rain
Nicole of Carpe Diem
Sammie of Sammie the Star Girl
Isabella of Sincerely, Isabella
Lizzie of World of Noise
Liz Cristina of Liz Cristina
Tiara of Little Tiara
Ying of YingcBeauty
Ellie of YoCandy
Kasumi of Hey Kasumi
Zori of Iris Shades
Yukitty of Yukitty
Takeda of Takeda's Blog
Jurika of Beautiful Fairytale
Meo of Porcelain Dust

I’d really appreciate it if you guys join. Thanks!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

2 Books I Recommend

I went to fully booked a few days ago and I stumbled up there for about 3 hours and I finished a book. It's really inspirational and could be a guide to start your goals in life or let your creative juices flow. The book is called Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon.

I know the title seems harsh especially because it has the word "steal" on it which is not a nice thing to do. The word "steal" in the book does not mean literally to take something from someone with them being affected but to mix a lot of techniques in order to make your own style. The book points out that nothing is original. To those who are pretty lazy with books, I recommend this to you because I read this one in one seating. It isn't complicated to understand. Another book I'm planning to read (I got a head start and it was pretty good too) is Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon as well.

This book will guide you to apply the things that you learned from Steal Like an Artist. This helps in order for our art to be known and shared. I would like to thank Austin Kleon for his amazing works. I would him to know how helpful he is to a lot of people.

These books inspired me so much because I'm actually keeping track of my life and became more organized. I choose to use my time wisely and strive to get my goals. Tell me if you're planning to read the books. If you read it already, what do you think of it? Are there any similar books you want to recommend? Comment below!

Don't be afraid to e-mail me at michelle_joanne2008@yahoo.com for advice. I make advices for love, life and studies. If you feel like giving up, talk to me and we'll make you feel better. You're wonderful. Also, feel free to follow me on GFC and Bloglovin' on the sidebar.

Monday, January 5, 2015

2 0 1 5, a year of Contentment

It's finally 2015 and I'd like to congratulate you guys for making it through the challenges last 2014! Yup, there were a lot of fireworks and food but we also have our 10 new year's resolutions (that we usually fail to do) but to simplify things I chose to focus on one value this entire year. That value is contentment. It is said that a person could achieve true happiness if they are contented. It is better to focus on the things we have than to focus on the things that we want to have or do not have. This year, I want to be truly happy and grateful at all times. I'm going to respect everybody and do the right things. I'm going to treasure the things that I have. How about you, what value are you practicing this year? Share it down below so that we could interact.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

The 30 day Positivity Challenge

You're about to see a very life changing challenge! The universe has lead you here because you deserve to be happy, my friend.

For 30 days, everyone should be disciplined enough to give a little time for reflection and thanksgiving.

So here it goes:

Day 1: Get a notebook you're gonna call your "happiness notebook", in this notebook, you're gonna write ten things your grateful for the day before you sleep. Continue doing this for the next 29 days.
Day 2: Keep a journal (your happiness notebook may be the journal), it's important to keep track of your progress and see the change after 30 days. Continue doing this for the next 28 days
Day 3: Read about meditation. Meditate before you start the day and before you sleep, continue doing this for the next 27 days.
Day 4: Start reading a new self help book
Day 5: Always start your day with a smile (smiling make you feel better even though you're down)
Day 6: Practice positive thinking, focus on the good aspects of things.
Day 7: Make someone smile today
Day 8: Appreciate a person and tell them what you like about them
Day 9: Thank a person today
Day 10: Give yourself free time to enjoy your hobbies and relax
Day 11: Help someone today
Day 12: Don't complain today
Day 13: Don't eat unhealthy food today
Day 14: Every time you see yourself in the mirror, think that you are beautiful.
Day 15 - Day 29: Remember to do Day 1 - Day 6 daily
Day 30: Reread your journal and see the positive changes you have in your life.

*It's better to continue this even after the challenge for more positive experiences. Good luck!

Friday, November 28, 2014

Failing is a reminder that you should do better

I had just competed for 2 contests this Thursday and Friday and won nothing. Of course my initial reaction to this would be disappointment and loneliness. Though time I realized that this is just a challenge for me so that I could do better and push myself more. I noticed that I have been laid back and distracted this month and I think I should regain control of my life again. Somehow I feel like my life is getting unstable and I should control it. I should focus on my priorities and goals more.

I know that everyday at least 1 person feels like a failure and it's perfectly normal. Everyone has their ups and downs but we should know how to get up and deal with it. There's no use in dwelling on the past mistakes we've done, all we could do is stand up and learn from it. With this, I listed 3 things that you should do if you feel like a failure.

1. Improve, improve, improve

Learn from those mistakes you made and do your best to gather more information and inspirations to improve your work.

2. Dwelling on it won't help

Why dwell on the past and hurt yourself emotionally when you could make things better with your goal in mind? Always think of the present my friend.

3. Don't give up

You're gonna give up on your goals just because of one mistake that happened? Think about it. This is what you want and all the effort you're going to give is gonna be worth it. Do this for yourself. Do this because it's your passion.

You can do it! (Here's a photo of me with my band mates, I'm thankful that I'm part of this)

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Step back and Retreat

I have been gone for awhile and I used that time to reflect and think about things. I cannot share positivity if I myself am unhappy. Things were unclear for me for the past few weeks and I needed time to reflect. All the sorrow and doubt ended after our retreat. Everything was clear for me after our retreat, when we chose to let go of the resistance and have faith that everything is possible with patience and perseverance. We left all our problems in the retreat house.

So why do we need to retreat after some time? The world is a battlefield. We are the soldiers and it's impossible that there wouldn't be challenges given to us. There will always be problems to encounter. Like soldiers, when they feel like things are getting messed up, they retreat and go back when they're ready. In life, we need to step back and look at things clearly. We shouldn't force things to be fixed when we don't fully understand the situation. We need to give ourselves time and space to reflect in life.

In this post, I'd like to share to you what happened in pictures and captions.

Here's a picture of our whole section. I'm glad we're complete. (I'm the one wearing the light blue jacket). They're really kind and fun to be with even though we have the nerd stereotype.

The retreat started by introducing ourselves and grouping ourselves into 5 randomly. Our team name was "Capteam America" since the guy in the middle is addicted to everything that's Captain America. I believe that there's a reason why we're groupmates. All throughout the retreat, we shared everything within our group. We affirmed each other, listened to each other and comforted each other. Everything each other said was respected.

Here's me with my bestfriend for 5 years already. I trust her so much in everything. I'm so thankful that she's my friend. She always listens to me and she's always there for me. I seriously love her so much.

I'm so thankful to have friends like them because whenever I'm down, the never fail to make me happy. They're always there for me and I won't ever forget them even after I graduate high school.

That's the only pictures I've gathered but the retreat house was so magical and I'm in love with it. Everything was like a video game. The chapel was so pretty and the wind was so gentle and calm. The stars were so wonderful and I wanted to be there forever. More retreats to come!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

How I express myself

credits to tumblr

Hey guys, I think I already mentioned before that I really like singing in my past time and I wanted to share to you where I upload my covers. Here's a link to my youtube channel (most of the videos were uploaded 2 years ago but I uploaded one recently): My channel
Here's the link to my soundcloud account (I mostly upload when I'm bored) : My SC

I would really appreciate any comments or suggestions, feel free to comment it down below. Thank you so much! I also take requests if you want me to sing something.

Don't be afraid to e-mail me at michelle_joanne2008@yahoo.com for advice. I make advices for love, life and studies. If you feel like giving up, talk to me and we'll make you feel better. You're wonderful. Also, feel free to follow me on GFC and Bloglovin' on the sidebar.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Always Strive to Improve Yourself

Don't just stand there and do nothing about your life.

Strive to be better than the person you were yesterday. Even though you already excel on what you do, strive to be better than that. If you're in square one, it doesn't matter, start all over again and learn from your mistakes. Learn from the pain you feel. The pain makes you stronger. Life is short and what we have to do is live every second of it and use these times very wisely. Refuse to waste time by having a negative view on life. Do everything to die successful. Make your existence worthy. Make a mark on this world. Love yourself, love everything. Refuse to give in to your problems or on the challenges life give to us. Strive to grow everyday and never give up. You're gonna be the best.

Don't be afraid to e-mail me at michelle_joanne2008@yahoo.com for advice. I make advices for love, life and studies. If you feel like giving up, talk to me and we'll make you feel better. You're wonderful. Also, feel free to follow me on GFC and Bloglovin' on the sidebar.

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