SEW IT YOURSELF

This is one of the pasalubong items that Becbec gave to me when she arrived from Manila last month.  I was excited to wear it but there was something that needs to repair or alter.

The length and the waistline (32) are almost in perfect fitting.  The only problem was on the hip part.  When I wear it, it looks like this.  Lumalabas yung intestines niya or nagO-open mouth siya.  Lol!

Since I know how to sew, I also have a little idea to alter clothes.  So I did the "sew it yourself" project.

Then I designed it myself.  I used crochet thread ( I don't actually know the exact term, it's already late at night to ask google) and did blanket stitches to close the pocket both   sides.  It's actually a six pocket cargo shorts.

It's done!  I can finally wear it.

Another tip when you bought factory made clothes, try to check the buttons.  Usually yung mga ready to wear clothes ay loosen yung pagtahi ng mga butones unless you are a fashionista na palaging may dalang sewing kit.

This it it!

CALL ME MAYBE

It's more fun in the Philippines!  This video shows it all.  The trend video so far!  I love listening to Call Me Maybe song these days.  And I so love watching it on the video particularly the Philippine celebrities' own.




There's also the international all men models' version




And of course there's the local version performed by the Strawberry section of GMA-Iloilo




If there's Alpha Googles inside the Pinoy Big brother house, GMA-Iloilo has its Strawberry section.

They are fun to be with!

HARRY C. AS NYORA

Harry is a nice friend to all.  He has great sense of humor!  I am always confident when I am with him and he makes us (his friends) laugh.

The local T.V. viewers are happy and enjoy more to watch Arangkada every morning especially on Thursdays because it's Bulante day!

Here's the previous set of Bulante's videos.  You can watch more of Arangkada videos @ ARANGKADAILOILO.

Presyo sang isda:  His pilot segment

Presyo sang utan

Presyo sang manok

Presyo sang baboy:  Nyora Aunor

Presyo sang prutas:  Nyora the explorer

Presyo sang uga;  Nyora with Inday (introducing)

Presyo sang panakot:  Nyora as Vilma and Inday as Nora ( I like this segment most)


Presyo sang bugas:  Nyora as Cherry Gil and Inday as Sharon Cuneta

Watch out for their segment this week.  The Miss Universe 2011 segment.  I am so excited to watch it.  You will love it!  Nyora, go go go!

PATADYONG FASHION

The most popular and still existing finished item of Iloilo's weaving industry is the patadyong or wrap-around because of its encompassing bearing and meaning in the life of the people.

The patadyong is more than just a garment as a skirt or wrap around for women.

It serves as an umbrella to protect one from the heat of the sun and the onslaught of the rain. It also serves as a towel and apron combined.

It can be used as a private nook by which one can change her attire. It also functions as a crib for the baby when hooked to a beam in the wall or the ceiling and can be used as a sling to carry the baby while walking or moving around.

Persoanlly, I have a patadyong boxers.  It's comfortable as cotton. 

MY FIRST KNITTING PROJECT IN THE QUARTER TURNS

Knitwear has always played an influential in fashion trends and its latest manifestation is in the form of chunky knits.  Whether you are an ardent follower of fashion or a knitting enthusiast, you cannot have failed to notice the impact that chunky knits have had on the catwalk in the recent seasons.  Hmmm.... I am looking forward to see that in Magkaribal (if it would be featured).

Everyone can do knitting unless not interested or not willing to learn.  The classic way of learning to knit is to start with something basic and then move on to perhaps a simple garment using different shaping methods or stitches.

Of course, you should have materials to be ready for that like yarns.

And knitting needles ( I already bought knitting needles myself.  Using chopsticks as a substitute is just a last recourse or alternative or let's say way of practice.)

This is my first attempt.  The cellphone pouch.  As you can clearly see, it's not perfect in shape. 

Beaded butterfly is just a style not included.  But I will try to make bead projects in the future.  I gave it to my office mate.  It's bigger for my mobile phone.

This is my second attempt.  It's for myself.  The knitting and its shape is now neat. :-) Continuous practice makes it perfect.  I did until 2 am and it made me sick.  lol.  I am really obsessive in the things I like to do.  it's the worst attitude when I am in love.

There you go!  my new knitted mobile pouch.

This is my third attempt.  It's for my friend who loves violet.  She's finally pregnant!


Like in the beauty pageant such as Miss Universe, I would love to play the quarter turns during swimsuit competition.  Violet  mobile pouch be ready....

now,

and finally now.....  Thank you lady!  Lmao!

As a reward, there's Mr. Wow Ulam, Coco Martin!

Seriously now, there is always a sense of achievement when a new skill is mastered.

Another skill and project I did, the knitted bracelet.  It's not for the advance welcome of the Ber months. The red for the love of myself.  The yellow for P-Noy.  And the green in support of KJ's advocacy (since I don't have pounds just heavy pounds.).

He said:

Green ribbon stands for Protection of Environment (and animals too, i guess)

Gibo out, KJ in.  Kidding, please don't take it seriously guys.  I just followed Victoria's winning line.

I tried to wear the yellow one.  It looks like a sparkling gold but fake bracelet.  Lmao.  But I like the swan white button.

FIRST IN FASHION

In 1852, the first fashion model was a Persian shopgirl, Maria Vernet Worth, posing like a mannequin for her husband who was a dress salesman.  The first famous model who appeared in the cover of Vogue was Lisa Fonssagrives who becoame popular for having a waistline of 17 inches. 

Queen Elizabeth II love hats so much that she made it mandatory for females ages 7 above to wear hats during Sundays and holidays.  The queen has worn about 5,000 different hats over the past 50 years. 

THIS BLOG'S MAIN & SPECIALIZED CATEGORIES

On the day I posted the link of my website on Facebook, I received some surprised reactions, personal attention, some calls, some SMS texts and comments of encouragement, understanding and support.  Those feedback made me realize that I will not talk only about personal experiences and life's lessons but also my passion in arts and photography.  I will blog about business and virtual views too.  I would love to talk about entertainment, foods & occasions as well.  These are the main categories of this blog.

I like fashion, styles, and trends; health and beauty; hobbies and collecting and travel.  I will write these specialized categories on this blog sometimes.