hale manna part 1: tribal print x polka dots

it has really been awhile since i’ve enjoyed the beach. aside from having to maintain long hair to prepare for my wedding, i also promised myself last year to achieve my natural fair skin — which we got a hint of from my mom. i’ve been avoiding the sun and have been wearing sunblock everyday. whenever i need to be outside, i cover myself with long-sleeved cotton tops and oversized hats. last year, i only visited the beach once and we were under the shade of the boat, most of the time. don’t get me wrong, i have no regrets — i wanted to be fair so i will stand out in my wedding dress but i’m sure you can all imagine my relief when we got to hit the beach this year. 
words can’t describe how beautiful hale manna in moalboal is. pictures can’t even do it justice because you need to be there for the experience. yes, the sand is not as fine as that of boracay’s or bantayan’s and 25% of the resort is by the cliff but the serenity you feel when you’re in the place is beyond measure. the beach is lined with small huts that house mattresses, overlooking the ocean so we got to spend a whole afternoon relaxing. the service and amenities were amazing too. it didn’t feel like we were in a resort, we felt like we were in tita’s rest house. we were pampered beyond belief. 
hold on to your seats, this will be the first of 3 posts of our hale manna vacation. ♥

tribal printed swimsuit top – props | polka maxi wrap-around skirt – thrifted | elephant tusk necklace – bangkok find | oversized sunnies – urban outfitters, gifted by sister | bangles – braids and bonds & downtown finds

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Hi, my name is Gizelle Faye. I am an artist, florist, stylist, calligrapher, letterer, mum, and wife to Harry. I am a bohemian risk-taker who fell in love with an old soul. Three months before our wedding in 2012, I went cuckoo and left my corporate job to pursue my dreams and founded Cuckoo Cloud Concepts. For about a decade, I was the creative director of Cuckoo Cloud Concepts, dreaming up unforgettable and picture-perfect moments from a tropical island called Cebu. I specialized and honed my skills in photo shoot styling, product styling, floristry, calligraphy, and lettering. During the pandemic, I rediscovered my love for painting amidst the dark times. The universe proved a lot more cuckoo than me and sent me and my family on a journey that will find us in Camden, New South Wales. But I vow to always bloom where I am planted. Today, in this new city, I host art workshops and offer social media content styling and creation, and other creative services for small businesses. Here, you will find an archive of my paintings and other works of art inspired by nature, scenes, architecture, and BTS, as well as art events I run in different venues in Sydney.

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  1. Unknown's avatar Anita says:
    25 February 13 at 8:03 PM

    lovely post! i love your tribal swimsuit 🙂
    http://xtheperfectmess.blogspot.com.au

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  2. Unknown's avatar Mandy says:
    28 February 13 at 7:44 PM

    The bikini is just perfect, love the pattern!

    xoxo
    My Blog, Blonde but not least

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  3. Unknown's avatar Archer says:
    28 February 13 at 8:44 PM

    summer's finally here! love that swimsuit top and the sunnies!

    http://theartfularcher.blogspot.com/

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  4. Unknown's avatar anythingariel says:
    1 March 13 at 1:34 AM

    nice combo infurr 🙂 anything tribal prints ma inlove jud kO! if only i can show my belly i would definitely wear something like that. saon lagi ning palahubog ta. hahaha!

    waiting for your next post! 🙂

    http://anythingariel.blogspot.com

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  5. Unknown's avatar Lauren Green says:
    11 April 13 at 4:04 PM

    LOVE this combo! I have a tribal print bag that I use as a beach bag, it look like this: Pendleton shopping bag
    I get tons of compliments on it!

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