I LOVE DAYDREAMING

Once in a while we daydream about the future. Questions such as "What do I really want?" and "What will happen?" automatically pop into our heads and we see sudden  flashes of images.

So what do I want?

Of course we all want a good life. Who doesn't? A good life doesn't require a perfect one. An imperfect life is the perfect one. We can't have it all and that what makes life more meaningful. 

Let me start with...

Graduating college, ah yes. Finally after years of hard work and fun, getting that awesome diploma is one of greatest achievements in life. Knowledge is that one treasure you will have and it can bring you to places you can never imagine to achieve.

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Yes yes, I know not everyone who are very successful now ever graduated college nor even entered college. However, this is something that I want because this is how I can repay my parents who have worked so hard all these years to give us what we deserve. There are only a few things, that parents should give us: love, support and education. 

After graduation, I plan on moving out of the country. This might sound a little bit crazy to some of you but yes I plan on moving in with my le boyfriend! Haha! Why? Well, as much as I love my country I've always thought that this is not the place for me. I believe that there is something else for me that is out there. 

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So good bye coconut trees and jeepneys, hello winter wonderland, tulips and windmills! 

Oh before I forget about something, I will also have to go to Brasil on 2014 for the FIFA World Cup with my friends and boyfriend! I know there is a rule not to bring boyfriends... but... HAHA! 

Anyway, once I move in at le boyfriend's casa I am so looking forward to having a hard time bringing all my things with me... Shoes, clothes, bags, sewing machine, books etc... Ugh.

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I can just imagine the hard work, expenses of shipping my stuff to my new "home" and all that. Hassle din.

So once we're all settled and stuff, I plan to go job hunting and apply. I can't just stay at home and not do anything. That's boring. I also want to earn my own money.

( Hint: currently trying to make connections with people from the Netherlands. Nothing is too early ;] )

I already have some companies, magazine publications and designers in mind. 

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Option Een: Work with the designers of a retail company

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Option twee: Be the personal assistant of Elle Netherland's editor-in-chief. Or any other big fashion magazine publications that is available there. I'm not sure if there is Vogue Netherlands na.

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Option drie: Be like Margareta van den Bosch and become the head designer of a retail company. I doubt that in an early age I can already be an independent designer. 

I still want to learn and go through heaps of experiences before I start on my own.

Aside from working, blogging, boyfriend all that: I must save up money for two things:

To travel with Jeroen & funds to enroll myself to a school so I can get my master's degree

Since I am going to be part of the competitive world of Fashion, I must step up my game. Imagine this scenario: 

Two hopefuls applying for a certain job.

Person A has a bachelor's degree + experiences + nice portfolio

Person B has a bachelor's degree + experience + nice portfolio + master's degree

Who do you think the employer will hire? Well duh... Person B. 

And don't say it depends on the employer (i.e.. "Your a great designer but your style is not what we're looking for" = "Oh don't worry, check out my other portfolios, I can prove to you that I am flexible with anything" -  a designer, stylist or whatever SHOULD be flexible with anything if you want to apply for a company. If you want to have your own style, then go on your own and establish your own line. 

Then after yearrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssssssss of hardwork and indulge ourselves with lots of cash we now have to  get ourselves a huge ass house or a posh penthouse.

Okay this is really nice... I've always wanted an elegant looking house.

Ahhhh yess. The dining area should be something like this. 

And the kitchen with another dining area! Hahaha! Why can't I have to dining areas, huh?

If ever I will have daughter(s), their rooms must include a nice small living room area for soirees or just even hang outing with their friends.

Jeroen and I must have separate bathrooms and also own one bathroom that we can both share. Haha! Weird, but I like it.

And of course Jeroen and I will also have our own sanctuary rooms.

I can imagine his own room to be something like this. Neat, organized and a bit traditional.

And the not so traditional me will add something like that! Voila! A tree branch for his clothes HAHA! 

And for my sanctuary room/office/design room or whatever would be like this -

BIG. WHITE EVERYTHING. CLEAN. ORGANIZED. AND OF COURSE AT THE END OF THE DAY IT WILL BE MESSY.

And the best part - my dream walk-in closet + vanity room

OKAY, ENOUGH. 

Then it would be good too if we also purchase a summer house like this in the Philippines! Hahaha! Then of course, there will be caretakers to maintain the house and all. HAHAHAHA!!! 

I still have so much photos to show you all but then I think we should move on because you get the idea ;)

As for a wedding... I haven't really thought about that. HAHA! But I did thought about having kids after 30.

I'd love to have sons! Very handsome and tall sons. I want girls to drool over them LOL okay fine, that is SHALLOW. Of course I want my future sons to be obedient, loving and those gentlemen type. And I DREAM for them to be football players. 

However, whatever they will turn out to be will be fine. I will love them no matter what and of course, it's not wrong to daydream for them to be football players right? Haha!

I've always envisioned myself as a hot soccer mom... parang Victoria Beckham lang.

As for the daughters... Oh wow. One word: Victoria's Secret angels. I want them to look and be like them. Nyahahahaha!!! I'm serious, though.

So I guess that's it for now, there will be more daydreaming soon. And I will update you guys with that. Hope you enjoyed this post! Stay dry and healthy everyone!!!

Love and keep on daydreaming,

Inna

*all interior decos/home images are from tumblr.com 

WE LOVE TO SHARE OUR BLESSINGS

You're not the only one who is going to get a new beautiful item from Fashion Dime, but the victims of Typhoon Sendong will get a benefit from your purchase as well! 

Fashion Dime's Classic Rock Collection Tonight!

Share your blessings to the ones who are deeply in need.

Let's pray for those who have lost their family and friends.

Let's help and pray to the ones who survived but left with nothing.

I am actually off to a drop-off center in a while at 6-D Cypress Gardens Condo 112 VA Rufino St. Makati City c/o Meikah Delid with some of my used clothes. 

Now, it is your turn to do your part. If you live in Makati, please do go there and help. The people from the affected cities really need our help. 

There's also another one here:

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The Little Big Spender's Second Christmas Giveaway-WINNER

The winner of my second Christmas blog giveaway is.....

Ana Monica Ayungao!!! Congratsulations, you just won an awesome dress, top and bracelets from Fashion Dime! Please send me your contact details and home address at innasantiago@hotmail.ph

Thank you to those who joined and of course, thank you Fashion Dime!

Don't forget to shop at Fashion Dime and watch out for their next collection!

They also have on-hand H&M items :) 

Have a great Christmas break one! And stay healthy!!! Currently sick :( 

PARTY & BULLSHIT ☮

I just got home from Subic a few hours back. Had such a wonderful night in Subic with friends, booze and good music.

Well, good food too. Courtesy of our lovely Dorota, Ate Ayen.

For photos from last night's party, click continue reading x

The Little Big Spender's Christmas Giveaway - WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS MARY JOY DE CASTRO FOR HAVING THE MOST AWESOME CREATIVE , CUTE AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT ANSWER!!!

Check out her answer~

The rest of the people who joined have really good answers too and I like how much you guys really want to win this contest! But there can only be one winner :|

But anyway, let's all congratulate Mary Joy!!!!!! :) :)

FASHION DIME'S CLASSIC ROCK COLLECTION

Prepare for a mind-blowing collection ladies because Fashion Dime will be rocking your world on December 20, Tuesday at 8pm with their newest items.

"Show attitude in timeless fashion with these dark, seductive and elegant pieces that blend masculinity and femininity" - Fashion Dime

If you think being feminine and masculine at the same time is impossible...

Well think again.

BALMAIN 

SPRING / SUMMER 2011 RTW

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Be inspired from Balmain's S/S 2011 RTW collection. This collection is more on the punk area, however Balmain decided to mix it up with other seasonal trends like rock. 

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I LOVE THIS DAY

Sigh~ Stuck at home while some of my friends are at the SoFA's 70's Disco Themed Party. Around 30 minutes ago I was outside... like really outside next to the main road of our village, I waited for a cab for more than an hour. Seriously, it can be tiring you know. I was wearing platform shoes, I had this jacket on and my make-up was melting. I was already discouraged to go. But I do send my love to my friends who are there, have fun you guys! We can always have a party anytime :) And to my other loves in Subic who will have their awesome foam party for Brian and Jimmy's birthday... FCK I WISH I SHOULD HAVE GONE! PROBABLY THERE WOULD BE SO MUCH AVAILABLE BUSES TO RIDE TO GO THERE IN SUBIC THIS AFTERNOON! 

And my moms are at their Christmas parties! Great! I'm stuck here... alone and kind of hungry.

Anyway, today was the last day of school for this year. Thank God I had Pattern II class, and it is the most fun class I have for this term. The teacher and my classmates for this class are just filled with pure awesomeness. 

It was actually a chill day, we didn't really have to do a lot. We actually just did one pattern and I am confident enough to say I will have a good grade for this class. However, I still do need a guy to bring to school for my finals exam. So if you know any cute guy who is willing to be measured by me at SoFA, then let me know! Haha! 

(Dress - from Joanna Ladrido's booth during the Blogger's United event, Necklace - Penshoppe, Bracelets - Fashion Dime, Ribbon - Landmark, Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell, Socks - Forever 21)

I am not really sure if I was opting for a good girl image since my dress totally emphasized my bubelya. However, the floral pattern and the ribbon on my hair balanced the whole look and not too... malanjutay aura.

After school, Nariz and I decided went to Forever 21 so she can buy the stuff she needed for tonight's party. Our friend Eunice also came (actually I just tagged along, haha!), then we went to Kaya restaurant and had such a wonderful time. We talked about so many random things and ate good Korean food. I had a great time with them! 

~Awkward Turtle~

I actually almost had a heart attack. I don't know why but Nariz and I just went crazy. Like super crazy. We're such "scene-stealers" when we're out in public. We're just so loud and crazy and we kind of love to annoy the people around us. Lol, kidding. 

Best part of the day was when Nariz and I went to Greenbelt and throughout out the way I would talk in a loud French accent. When I felt like going mad, my tongue would suddenly change it command me to talk in a German accent. It was so weird that I could actually copy them, it was really cool though.

I honestly find myself as a funny person. 

Oh by the way, my Topshop Underwear Giveaway is going to end tomorrow! So if you want to win, go join by clicking - HEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEE!

I can't wait to go to Subic tomorrow! Yay! x