Milan photo diary [part 2 of 3] - Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014

The Salone del Mobile was the main reason why I traveled to Milan a few months ago [view part 1 here]. I don't really travel out of the country unless it's business-related or if I know I can attend a convention in the city [Instagram is deceptive]. This was my first time to attend Salone and I think every designer should go at least once or twice!

those planters are EVERYTHING.





My dad goes crazy each time we come across a booth with things made of polyethylene [well that's what we make, after all].


Strategic placement of lights create a tunnel illusion! This mirror was so cool.





I was happy to find the Filipino designers' booth! They were 11 showcasing in this space. Also glad I bumped into Kenneth C. and got to introduce him to my parents (dad's a fan).


I'll forever love shelves that serve as partitions.





Sleek boy's room.

[continued to part 3 here]

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Some hair + skin-related ramblings

outfit details here

Thanks so much Neil Felipp for my Zero Wing choker! 

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So I've given up on editing my hair black on all my photos. Decided to dye it deep black again 2 weeks ago at Basement Salon (SM Aura branch). Their services are a bit pricey but I'm just glad my hair didn't get fried. It's been years since my last hair treatment since I refuse to do anything to my mane. I'm a no-fuss gal who can't even be bothered to use a comb! I'm glad Asian hair isn't so hard to maintain but it can be a pain to watch curls uncurl in about an hour even with maximum hold hairspray on. I think I'm sticking to the all-natural, messy locks for now. 

I've also started to really spend some time under the sun to get a healthier glow!!! The thought of living in New York for 3 years without nearby beaches and mountains to climb is starting to scare me... I sometimes wonder why a lot of Filipinas just can't embrace their brown skin. I LOVE being brown but my tan usually fades after 2 weeks (no thanks to my mom's genes). Ocean Potion's Xtreme Tanning Xcelerator has been a godsend- just an hour an a half outdoors with that on will get you 2 shades darker! I practically hoarded a couple of bottles from Watson's at Aura after a week-long search since Cheyser recommended it. I know, I will probably get some flack for promoting sunbathing but doing it twice a year shouldn't hurt me since I put on a layer of sunblock...

I still have to post the 2nd blog post from my trip to Milan! Visited Cebu last weekend for a bloggers' bazaar + quick beach trip so I'm posting photos on that as well... 

LOL (lots of love), Raleeney.

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No more games, I believe.

Gunk on my face: Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse as concealer, Chanel Purete Mat pressed powder, MAC eyeshadow in Brun (eyebrows), K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm mascara, MAC blush in Melba = all effective in fooling people into thinking you are 100% healthy and glowing from the inside.

 giant gold wedge gladiators- Balenciaga, bag- Balenciaga (Town), top- Forever 21, tank top- Cotton On, leggings- random store in Milan, accessories- Tiffany & Co., floppy hat- Zara 

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Like Jenna Marbles, I may have categorised my outfits into 3 looks- I'm either in (1) active wear, (2) street casual and (3) madame/boss bitch mode. Rewind a few years back and I'd have to add club wear into that list. I've successfully eliminated that unnecessary subcategory because I can get away with wearing black to any event (no. 2 or 3) with just the right hooker heels. 

I've been in and out of the hospital since Monday for so many tests and I sort of feel like a voodoo doll with all the poking. As much as I approve of the interiors at St. Luke's BGC, hospitals are just always depressing to me. It may be due to the fact that I used to believe in horoscopes and I once read that an Aquarius would have his/her luck sucked out in hospitals. The only thing I feel is the emptying of my pockets. As long as my tests come out well this Friday, I'm good to go for another climb this Saturday. Folks, get yourselves checked regularly even if you feel as strong as an ox!

Now how does this week relate to this look? Well... being dressed as a madame/boss bitch really helps to avoid "friendly" people from approaching/bothering you. Don't get me wrong- I'm talkative, nice and approachable but I just hate being called snobby/suplada when my answers are quite disappointing and boring! Give me a break, I just had so many vials of life drained out of me. BRB, gotta recharge. 

[Much thanks to ate Kate Torralba for helping me score my new weapon. Follow her on Instagram for future bag sales/viewing parties!] 

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