Tagaytay

SUNRISE SHOOT (BLOG GIVEAWAY CLOSED)


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Thanks so much to Ana for the lovely wire name necklace

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Riz, Joe, Robin and I drove to Tagaytay at 3AM to catch the sun rise this morning. We had to ensure there were a lot of laughs along the way so that everyone was awake while braving the badly-lit roads. We were also able to get a bit of energy from the 7-Eleven coffee vending machine + the tapsilog joint across the road where the Starbucks in Tagaytay was located. Funny how the first thing we all had to accomplish while the sun was slowly rising was to have our fill of iPhone snapshots for Instagram! We hurriedly set-up our gear since the purpose of this trip was for Rob to record a video for someone's birthday. We had a bunch of instruments, cameras and tripods with us. Riz, Joe and I recorded our own covers as well, but I didn't really like the song we picked. I'm not sure if it's going to be posted- I'm convincing my sister to record another song for us since we didn't get to practice for it. 

It turned out to be a perfect day to whip out a pair of reliable Ray-Bans and 'twas windy enough to wear my new studded cardigan from Zara. A bit oversized, it makes one look a bit top-heavy but I am in love with its silk, blanket-feel lining. It looks a lot like my coat from Spanish Moss Vintage but I purchased it anyway since I wanted one with silver studs + it's a lot lighter.  My boots are from Charles & Keith and I've been abusing them since my trip to China. The 2" heel adds just enough height and they're even more comfortable than most of my ballet flats because of the soft insoles. You'd think I'd get sick of wearing [black] boots to work and on gigs, but I feel as though I have to add to my collection just because I know they're always reliable and they can transform any plain outfit into a more edgy one (at least in my POV). 

I'm a bit dizzy from the trip and I haven't gotten any sleep since yesterday (hence the badly written entry) but I couldn't wait to blog this morning since I was too excited to announce that I'm giving away  brand new Ray-Ban sunnies!

Here's how you can win this pair:

1. Follow Ray-Ban Collector's Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@raybancollector)
2. Follow Eye Statement on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@eyestatement) 
3. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@raleene)
4. Create a blog entry on HOW YOU CAN BE A LEGEND. 
-the title should contain the words Ray-ban and Legends
-it should contain a photo of you or a celeb wearing Ray-Ban eyewear (he/she should be an icon that is a Legend for you as your inspiration)
-it should mention me/my blog entry inspiring you to write your post
-e-mail me the link to your entry or write it as a comment to this post

Criteria: 50% Creativity and 50% number of comments

One entry per blog site.
This contest ends on Nov. 30, 2012. 

GOOD LUCK! 

November 26- a shoot + thanksgiving


After arriving from my trip I immediately had to pull-out my outfits at MANGO (Rockwell) for our photo shoot... 

Lunch- a delicious (and pretty) greek salad at Cafe Mediterranean... 
Nothing like taking photos of your food to add to the awkwardness of eating alone.

A teaser from our shoot for MANGO yesterday...

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Kryz's camera hand strap from Crumpler

Laureen's 

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My eyes were SO red during the shoot. I had to switch to my glasses right after since I had allergies again. Patanol and a week's rest from contacts will do the trick. (my wooden frames are from Trilogy Boutique)
Oh, and that thrifted jacket & American Eagle tank top are probably the most overused items on my closet! I love repeating clothes that are super comfy. 


My sister and I caught up to our cousins and friends at the Riviera for a [late] Thanksgiving. 

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I missed this house! Summered here a lot back in high school. We also celebrated Christmas & New Year's here a couple of times. 

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Alecsandra and I- the youngest  + oldest among the Cabrera cousins (she's 9 and I'm 21). Funny how we're the ones who end up hanging out with each other during gatherings. 

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Alecs is holding a box of the yummiest dessert everrrr.

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a slice of this topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream = HEAVEN. 

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Only my little brother was lucky enough to have perfect vision. Alecs is 9 yet she already has astigmatism.  

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'Twas great seeing my cousins again... Hope you all had a great weekend!