TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY

It was the morning of Valentine's day and my good friend, Grace, woke me up with a video message of Louis Tomlinson's guest appearance at James Corden Show as well as a mission to get me out of the house.  She traveled from Los Angeles to Wildomar and we decided to hit the wineries at Temecula Valley.  We did some wine tasting and ate lunch at the South Coast Winery and Spa.   The food was delicious and the wines were great; made me a little sleepy though because that is what wine does to me.

WHAT I WORE:

off shoulder black top from MANGOHOUSE

ochre culottes from H&M

purse from COACH

boots from H&M

eyewear from COTTON ON

scarf from OFFICE WOMEN'S DAY FREEBIES

lovely South Coast Winery

the front garden

grand lawn where wedding ceremonies are held, in fact, they just had one when we were there.

the hotel area

rancho california road

ON THE ROAD

 Nice weather, breath taking views and an empty road!  What else can I ask for?  surely you will be tempted to have your shot taken too.  These pics were taken at La Cresta community at Murrieta vicinity during my little photowalk session.  Usually, I try to wear flats for photowalk sessions especially when I know it involves a lot of walking.  However, this was an exemption because I was mostly in a car and I just got off it whenever I needed to take a pic.

WHAT I WORE:

cold shoulder from ZARA

black vest from WALMART (I got it for 5 dollars.  It was on clearance sale.)

culottes pants from H&M

black buckled boots from H&M

eyewear from MIUMIU

BEAT THE HEAT

Summer is my favourite season, why so? because I love the beach so much.  I am not one of those girls who are scared to death of getting a darker skin tone during summer.  I love the sun and I do think it is so weird to go to the beach and carry an umbrella to cover yourself from the sun (it is a normal practice here).  I will always soak up the sun but of course, I should have lots of sunscreen to protect myself from the harshness of UV rays.  So summer is the season to bare more of one's skin and in my case, it is usually my shoulder or legs.  I love off-shoulder tops because they are so comfortable and airy.  It is like a no-brainer outfit that you pull from your closet and magically transform your ensemble into a more fashionable one.  Match it with a pair of comfy culottes and voila! instant boho chicness for the day!

WHAT I WORE:

off shoulder top from HAODUOYI

culottes from H&M

wedge sandals from online shop

bag from WWW

bangles from FOREVER 21

THE BIRTHDAY JUMPSUIT

I certainly didn't think that at 36, I can still wear something like this.  The thing is, I wouldn't even have considered it when I was a lot younger primarily because I wouldn't have the guts to wear something as back revealing as this.  Heck, I did not even wear a two-piece swimsuit until I was married and had a child.  I guess, this confidence I have in me now comes with a more mature age and ripened by experience.  I can say that I am more confident in my own skin now; I may not be the ultra svelte woman but I know what works for me and what doesn't.  I am aware of what clothes can flatter me and what cannot compliment me.  It is a byproduct of mismatched things along the way but I learned from them; just likes the hurdles I encountered in life, it chiseled and sharpened me to a more courageous woman I am now.  So don't be afraid of getting older, because with age comes wisdom and with that comes a fiercer; a bolder and better you.

WHAT I WORE:

Jumpsuit from SOFIA

heels from an online shop 

faye bag from CHLOE

THE BROWN REVIVAL

I will be drawing a lot today so in times like this, comfort is really main priority on choosing my day clothes.  It is still a little cold even though it is officially spring but I am braving it with culottes and a long cardigan anyway.  I threw in some scarf for some accent detail; just to have a splash of color from the otherwise earthy hues.  Brown color has the tendency to look drab and dull so I always pair it with another solid hue like black to break the monotony as well as insert some color pop once in a while.

 

 

WHAT I WORE:

long brown cardigan from H&M

black inner long sleeves from H&M

ochre culottes from H&M

scarf from Women's day office freebies

wedge boots from H&M

bag from LOUIS VUITTON