different but it’s Christmas all the same

star printed sweater dress – thrifted | blue tights – gifted | flap booties – shopyapi.com |
fedora hat – metro ayala | dog tag necklace – custom made | brown sunnies – downtown find |
oversized ring – downtown find | work watch – gifted by my dad
true, this year was a different Christmas than all the others i’ve spent. for one, i missed a whole lot of misa de gallo because of work. i shopped too late for gifts because i was waiting for additional funds — like, 3 days before Christmas and i’m not done yet. it was the first time i decorated our tree on my own because my mom got sick with flu and it was already December 20 — Christmas is not complete without an overly decorated tree in our house. we didn’t have a big noche buena like we used to but my sisters (and i helped a little) cooked yummy seafood and hungarian pasta and we had our fill of my tita’s home-made ham. lastly, we didn’t open gifts after midnight because we didn’t wrap our gifts this year. to sum it all up, my Christmas was a lot simpler than it used to but you know what? what mattered most is that i had 85% of my family complete — with my little sister back from Australia but minus Harry who was in Bohol with his family. being in the company of people who will love you unconditionally is still the best Christmas one can have. i am, indeed, lucky. ♥

merry christmas everyone! ♥

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18 Comments

  1. I love this post, SO true about Christmas!
    As long as you have your loved ones arounds that's all that matters!
    Hope you have a wonderful holiday!!

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  2. mestizay says:

    I love your dress dear!
    I'm so flattered that you like my style.:)
    The feeling is mutual! Merry Christmas!

    Maureen

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  3. Stevia says:

    Your boots is super cool! And boy, you look so stylish for walking the dog! I mostly in my tee and shorts when I'm walking my dog :p

    Hopefully your mom is all better now. Merry Christmas, dear! Enjoy your time with your loved ones 🙂

    <3
    The Sweetest Escape

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  4. Yolandaas says:

    Thanks! Merry Xmas.. x

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  5. the stars are great ♥

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  6. devishanty says:

    merry christmas and happy holiday 🙂

    -devishanty-

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  7. tis the season to be jolly! Merry Christmas to you gizelle! 🙂

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  8. You look soooo cute! Love the cobalt tights

    Happy Holidays!

    Mally
    xox

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  9. Gillian Uang says:

    It's still Christmas! haha Happy Holidays! 🙂

    http://bydetails.blogspot.com

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  10. Natasha says:

    I love this post so much because it's so true. Our Christmas here in the UK was hectic too, and very last minute, but we had one of the funniest Christmases I've ever had, it was lovely. I'm glad you had a great day. xxx

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  11. titaz says:

    cool outfit!
    Merry X'mas 🙂

    Hello from Indonesia,
    Titaz
    http://www.stylieandfoodie.blogspot.com

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  12. I love the dress you have on, such a cute look.
    And your doggy is the cutest.

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  13. Wida says:

    You're so adorable! Can't believe that dress was thrifted!

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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  14. yiqin; says:

    that dress is amazing ❤

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  15. belated merry christmas…

    your dress with those little stars is far too cute.

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  16. aiz kim says:

    true. Nothing beats a holiday spent with the people most important to you!!! Cheers to best of the coming year G!!!

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  17. sigh says:

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  18. merry merry xmas and happy new year gizelle! wish u all the best 🙂 <3

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