ashes and wine

 
  
i just love that song by ‘a fine frenzy’… it’s great to listen to during sunset. i don’t know, maybe it’s because the first time i heard it, i was parking on the roof parking lot of ayala terraces and it was sunset. i had it on blast on my ipod, blocking any other sound from the world. 
although the sun is out, it’s still pretty much cooler today than yesterday. the wind was blowing my hair all over when we attended mass this morning. it’s the first day of lent — ash wednesday. a time for soul searching. ironically, it’s supposed to be the start of fasting as well but it’s my mom’s birthday today so food is very much abundant!  we can’t eat any meat on wednesdays and fridays of lent but my mom is preparing lots of seafood dishes from all that we bought last sunday.
♥♥ happy birthday mommy! ♥♥
thank you for all the love and support you have given us, all our life. you have never failed us. i love you mom!
on me:
floral dress – thrifted
pink sweater – gap
skinny jeans – chillypapas
green braided belt – thrifted
white studded sandals – so fab (a gift from lil’ sis)
layered bead necklace – bought from a friend 4 yrs ago
bangles: pink and gold – from india | blue and gold – hk shop
sunnies – thrifted

on mom (in hongkong):
green dress jacket – thrifted
black blazer – linea italia
brown leggings – ???
brown suede ankle boots – mongkok ladies market
blue green pashmina scarf – hk street vendor

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33 Comments

  1. ur mom is beautiful … n looks like she has inspired u a lot .. happy birthday to her <3 alisha

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  2. Andy says:

    love those bangles. your mum is so stylish! like daughter, like mum!
    happy birthday to her!

    xoxo,
    andyquirks.blogspot.com

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  3. Hillary says:

    Your mama is so stylish! I see where you get your good taste. 🙂

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  4. Jen says:

    aww your mom is so stylish too! i'm really loving your outfit here, that floral dress is gorgeous! your bangles go so perfectly with your look as well. 🙂

    and i love a fine frenzy! ashes and wine is one of my favorites along with almost lover and rangers. love her voice so much 🙂

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  5. Molly says:

    i LOVE those bangles. They add so much color and depth to your outfit.

    And your mom…wow…so chic. Her dress is adorable!

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  6. deanne says:

    pretty pretty dress 😀 your mom is as stylish as you are. guess it runs in the family 😉

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  7. Pipi Who? says:

    hey i gave you an award…check my blog out…^^

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  8. Victoire says:

    I'm loving the florals! Makes me miss spring so much. It cannot come fast enough!

    xx

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  9. Pipi Who? says:

    gizelle, i've posted a character for u… check it out dear..;p

    hope u like it….i'm sorry if it doesn't look like you…;p

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  10. Victoria says:

    Wow what a bright n pretty outfit 🙂 Caught my attention as a new reader! x

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  11. issa says:

    ooh love all the colors in the look!! and happy birthday to your mom 🙂

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  12. i can see where you get your adorable style from! your mother is simply gorgeous!

    xo.
    princesspolitico.blogspot.com

    ::post script::
    just got my ashes for ash wednesday too!

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  13. Jen says:

    Your mum is super stylish! Loving her outfit – and yours! Such gorgeous colours.

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  14. DIANA DYE says:

    Hey darling I have missed you sooooooo much! I love all of the bright colors you pull them off amazingly you really do!!! Awwww I love mommy’s they are the best they help us so much and are sometimes our best friends right? They are the best! Well take care amazing post….Love Dye♥

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  15. Happy Birthday to your mom! This post made me smile BIG 🙂 My ma is my best friend! On another note, those bracelets & sandals are unique….and though, I barely wear'em, I think my favorite fashion points lies in accessories:) I adore Claires….

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  16. Leah says:

    Your mom is so pretty… I guess I know where you got the genes. Happy birthday to your mom.

    I love the play of colors in your outfit… the bracelets and the necklaces are so fun.

    Have a great day Gizelle! xoxo

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  17. Mara says:

    yay happy bday to your mom! and nice call on the skirt over the jeans. and haha yes, i'm full filipino but moved to the US.

    already linked you ;D

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  18. Mara says:

    yay happy bday to your mom! and nice call on the skirt over the jeans. and haha yes, i'm full filipino but moved to the US.

    already linked you ;D

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  19. Denise says:

    they say if you wanna know what you'll look like when you grow old look at you mom, and girl your future you is so beautiful.

    happy bday to your mom!

    I am Denise Katipunera

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  20. piglet says:

    Love this fun and colourful look! The stacked bangles are wonderful.

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  21. superjadedC says:

    your outfits screams SUMMER! love it!

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  22. pensandlens says:

    Awww with the blog about your mom, it makes me miss my mom as well.

    Love the necklace my dear… hope to meet you when I get home.

    My 4th forever21 giveaway is open now for all Cebu bloggers and residents. You had one entry for my last giveaway.

    Take Care

    Always,
    Sweet
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  23. cool outfit !
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MOMMY !

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  24. Raez says:

    you and your mom are just adorable! and both very stylish!

    xx raez

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  25. Martwa Marta says:

    your mom is beautiful!!!!

    i like the floral skirt so much! it's so optimistic becasue of the wonderful colours!

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  26. your mom is lovely. ;()
    cybil says HI, gwapa ^^

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  27. Cute bracelets!;))

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  28. Elaine says:

    Happy birthday to your mom! She is so cute 🙂

    Don't forget to enter to win a tankini of your choice!

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  29. hey girl, sorry i've been mia – exams and vacays have been consuming my life for a little while. also, thanks for taking the time to enter my giveaway 🙂 loveee the layered bracelets ! and happy birthday to your mum 🙂 how cute !

    xx lue

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  30. michelle_ says:

    i love the stack of bangles !
    many thanks for the sweet comments .
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  31. love your sandals… and ur mom is awesome!!!

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  32. I am Khatu says:

    beautiful colors, and such a lovely skirt!

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  33. ur mom is so stylish. (liwat jd ka) hehe happy birthday mum! haha i love the bangles!!!

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