After 100 Jurassic years... Fiona is back!

Last 2007 my cute little niece, her overly adorable baby brother and her Mom (Ate Inday) and Dad (Kuya Francis) went to Canada because her Mom was offered by the embassy to work there for 5 years... and now my little (sarcastically saying because she's already bigger than me!) niece is back! She'll be studying at De la Salle Zobel this coming school year and she has to take an exam and then go back to Canada to finish her last school year there.

My cute little niece back then... aaaw ^_^

Look at her now! She's taller and definitely sexier than me! But she's still cute ^_^

We had a little get-together at our my Aunt's house. 

Yummy food!

They had a picture exactly like this when they were 6 or 7 years old. ^_^

Ladies of the night

I don't know who owns this baby, I just took it! haha

My goofy cousin and I.

My niece dancing the dougie hahaha

Oh no! Psycho at your back!

Oh no! Psycho at your back!

Wahaha one funny moment of the night... my nephew [Kobe - the one wearing the green shirt] accidentally drank a glass full of wine and coke hahaha he choked and did not like the taste at all.

[Pictures taken last January 7, 2012 - after my photo coverage]

Everything seems clearer at the back of a camera.

Hi world! Last December 2011 the Head Nurse Administrator of the last hospital I've worked in asked me if I could shoot her daughter's 7th Birthday party. I was a little sceptic because photography is just my hobby and I mostly take pictures of myself (ha-ha obvious na VAIN!). So during that one month of preparation, more like deep thinking, I agreed a week before the event.

With only my big bros camera and a tripod I was in a shooting frenzy... here are some of the selected pics taken from the event. [Pictures taken and edited by me]

Mother and daughter

The Birthday girl and her family

Prettiest cup cake tower I have seen.

The Birthday girl and her friends are about to dance "Rainbow Connection". Cute!

They have a bubble machine ^__^ cool!

One of my favorite shots of her.

This one too ^_^

Aaw.. (~.~)

The Birthday girl and some of her fairy friends.

It was very tiring going around and taking pictures of every kid in the party... some were too shy to take pictures; some were hogging the camera ha-ha. It was a great first experience for me and guess what... I booked a new client! Hopefully it pulls through... fingers crossed. ^_^


[Pictures taken last January 7, 2012]

The beginning of a shoe addict.

Hi, my name is Joy and I'm a shoe addict.

Okay, so I've just started collecting shoes last 2011 and I haven't quite made that much of a number. Reason #1. Shoes can be expensive #2. There's so many shoes to choose from! #3. Since I'm a nurse, I don't get to wear my shoes that often 4#. Most of my shoes are sky high that it can be inappropriate for some occasions that I attend to. Ha-ha! #5. Uhmm did I mention that they can be EXPENSIVE???

So here are some tips for essential shoes in a girls closet: 

Tip #1 - The Little Black Pumps

It should be a girl's best friend! It goes well with a lot of outfits; may it be pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, and the likes. It can be rounded, pointed, peep toe or any style that you want you LBP to be.

LBP#1

LBP#2

LBP#3 | Don't you just love the sparkles?!

LBP#4 

Tip #2 - The heavy duty, versatile, sassy, sexy, chic, cute FLATS


Okay, a lot of women today wear high heels but there are times that out beloved heels can be a b!tch and hurt our feet; from calluses, blisters, sore feet, and sometimes broken foot/feet. But thanks to our trusty flats we can always confide on them. A lot of shoe stores, may it be online or in boutiques, have made flats that are so comfy, so cute, so versatile and can fit into any purses and bags. Gone are the days that our feet are all swollen and battered by our sky high heels

Flats#1 | Cute and dainty bow ^_^

Flats#2 | Fierce is red. Red is Fierce.

Flats#3 | The design is a little out of the ordinary but still these 2 pairs of flats are cool!

Tip #3 - W.E.D.G.E.S.


If you're not a big fan of thin-heeled shoes and scared that you may look like Bambi taking his first steps, better go with the WEDGES. Wedges give the same effect like high heels (e.i. Booty tooch, proper posture, sexy walk and elongated legs) and you'll have a better balance and confidence. There have been an array of styles for wedges that the imagination of a person can only limit itself. There's the espadrilles, the Mary Jane, the Penny Loafers, and a lot more depending on your style, Wedges have become edgier and edgier as time goes by.

Wedge #1 | Ugh!!! to die for!

Wedge #2 | Edgy

Wedge #3 | I <3 PINK

Wedge #4 | Looove this one too!

Tip #4 - Sandals. 


For those who are not a fan of high heels and wedges, one can never go wrong with sandals when it comes to comfort style. Just like the evolution of heels and wedges, there have been a lot of varieties of sandals for the demanding consumers. I like sandals that can be statement pieces for an outfit, with lots or ornament, complementing combinations of colors, sequins, glitters, and a whole lot more! I haven't found the perfect sandals for me but I do have two or three sandals stuck in my closet. Ha-ha

Sandals #1 | Ribbon for the girlies

Sandals #2 | Ornaments is key!

Sandals #3 | Simple but I bet it will work with most of the clothes in my closet haha

Sandals #4 | Been fond of buckles lately

Tip #5 - Flippy-floppy FLIP FLOPS.


Hey! I know what you're thinking, flip flops aren't stylish and must not be a part of the SHOE ESSENTIALS. But here's a thought, flip flops can be stylish enough as long as you know what kind of flip flops to buy. They are not the typical "PANG-BAHAY NA TSINELAS" anymore. As i said with sandals, Ornament and all the other hullabaloo are key to a trendsetting flip flops. I have been a fan of flip flops since college, using my favorite brand Havaianas.

Flip flops #1 | <3

Flip flops #2 | Perfect for the beach ^_^

Flip flops #3

Flip flops #4

Tip #6 - BOOTS to boot.


Ooookay boots may not be advisable in the Philippine weather but there are boots that are designed for our tropical weather (minus the fur or wool lining inside). I particularly want to have a leopard designed ankle boots, they're so fierce and wild! It's one of the shoes in my SHOE WISH LIST! :)

Boots #1

Boots #2 | My dream shoes!!!

Boots #3 | Hmm adding these to my wish list :))

Boots #4 | And these ones too!!

Tip #7 - Burn some Rubber - RUBBER SHOES.


Being in style while getting fit is a must. Nothing but a trendy and comfortable shoe to accompany your feet while running on a treadmill or just simply strutting your stuff in the gym.

Rubber Shoes #1 | Shape ups 

Rubber Shoes #2 | Nike Air Max

Rubber Shoes #3 | Nike Air Max

Having these SHOE ESSENTIALS will jump start your shoe closet for sure! Just a friendly reminder... store your shoes wisely! (Hmm what a great idea for another blog!) T.T.F.N. :) <3