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It's a rainy weekend. It has been constantly raining for the last few days and you know what it means when there's rain — more and more sleep ...  NOT.

Our Prayer in Times of Worry and Fear

With an unpredictable situation, our world is facing right now, a lot of us may tend to be helpless. There are those who need to go outside and there those who are privileged to stay home. Regardless of what our status in life may be, we are all human beings who face the same battle with this disease. Thus I’m putting this prayer out here:

TOO MUCH PROMISES: VOTE WISELY

via Vote Wisely quotes

As early as now, every now and then I already see marketing campaigns from our local aspiring political candidates. 

MAMA, THANK YOU!

If there's one thing in my life that I will treasure forever, it will always be the people that I know I can count on and isa na dun si Mama because she's the one who brought me into this world and has given me so much of her love no matter what!

GUEST SERIES: FROM STRESSED TO BLESSED

How do you guys deal when you are stressed? I have met a wonderful girl online — her name is Anita Chitnis of www.unstickyourlifenow.com. She's the creator behind the amazing blog that can give one that extra push and confidence to live the life you want! Because of her, I am starting a guest series in this blog to create awareness on how to cope with anxiety, self love, confidence building and how one can change his or her mindset.

ON DEATH, MY TWO CENTS AND GUIDE IN HAVING A LIFE PLAN

"If nothing saves us from death, may love save us from life." — Pablo Neruda

That my friends are the first 12 words that I finally came to write after completely staring for 30 minutes at my laptop.

WHEN WE LOVE, WE SHOULD DANCE TO THE TUNE OF LOVE

Isn't it that when we love someone, we do everything and give everything to the one we love? Kayo ba? Paano ba kayo magmahal? They said, when we love someone, we should NOT give our ALL. Mag-tira naman daw ng kahit kaunti para sa sarili. But isn't it easier said than done?

A BALANCED MOTHERHOOD AND HOW TO PREPARE OUR KIDS FUTURE

Hey guys, today is declared a holiday here in the Philippines. How was your long weekend? Did you went out of town or had a staycation? I wanted to treat sana the husband and the daughter for another staycation but then again, I came back to my senses and asked myself "kailangan nga ba talaga?" So we just stayed home this time, para maiba naman. 💁 I think I should congratulate myself for being able to absorb the learnings from the talk that I have attended which was hosted by Sun Life Philippines last Wednesday. It was a "MOMS DAY OUT EVENT",  a stress-free day treat to Moms at I'm Onsen Spa at I'm Hotel with talks on self-care and money management.

10 REASONS WHY MOMS ARE THE BEST

Our moms can or may be our worst enemy at times. Raise your hands if you agree with me on this!

But one thing's for sure: no matter how we hate her, a mom will always love us unconditionally. I can attest to this ever since I became a mom. Tama nga yung sabi nila — you will never truly understand unless you will be one.

NEW YEAR, IMPROVED ME ( + a wishlist guide to achieve that "dewy fresh look"

It's 2017!!! Yay, Happy New Year everyone! 

It was all over the news that most Filipinos welcomed the New Year with full of hope. How did your 2016 wishlist go? Mine? My 2016 was not perfect, but I can call it PERFECTLY IMPERFECT. For whatever it is, with life’s roller coaster ride, again I have learned to become stronger and ehem, experienced....experienced in a way with every aspect of my life. Come to think of it, so many things happened in a period of 1 year and I call everything a blessing may it be a positive one or not.

I am sick at the time when I am writing this and part of my daily prayer is for me to get better na. Coz really, its hard to function well when you are not feeling right diba.

HOW TO BE A SELFIE EXPERT

Manila has been tagged as a selfie capital of the world -  thus in a world where selfie has been part of our everyday lives, by now, I think each one of us have already become experts in taking one or are we???

Here's sharing you some tips on how I do it to achieve that perfect selfie -

THAT ONE THING I REGRET AFTER HAVING A BABY

It has been 10years since I had my daughter Tammy. Yes, time flies so fast that I barely noticed that it has been a decade since I became a mother. At the time of my pregnancy, I would remember I read a lot of books and attended seminars about pregnancy, considered a lot of different birthing methods including hypnobirthing, then child care and even parenting. You can't blame me for doing all these since I want to be fully informed about everything because I'm a first time mom!

I WANT TO BECOME SAMPLE ROOM'S NEXT BEAUTY INSIDER

This photo has a sentimental value. This was taken last 2014 and have kept it well because Sample Room has become a part of my life already. 

Makes you wonder why I have written this blogpost?  Because I have always believed in the saying that "sharing is caring"~  thus, my wish to be a part of the Sample Room's Beauty Insider. Sharing to others what I have tried out already may help my well loved readers and followers for products that they have not discovered yet themselves.

Don't Judge me, THIS IS ME

If you know me personally or if you are following me via my personal FB, you would know that I’m a typical crazy-“walang ka-arte –arte” lady. (walang ka-arte-arte eh ang a-arte ng pictures mo! Wala ka pang ginawa kung di magpalit ng kulay ng buhok!)  I am the “what you see is what you get” type of girl. (Really now, eh ang plastic ng itchura mo!)

Don’t want to believe it? It’s okay, I don't blame you.

STYLE | Gloomy Weather

There are days when the weather is not cooperating and you just do not know what to wear anymore. 

Since Monday, the rain has been on and off. Some of us do get affected with the weather that our moods change as well. That sometimes, with a gloomy weather, we get lazy to dress up. Common’ you guys. We just have to dress fashionably comfortable. Don’t let the weather affect you~

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Maroon Beanie HeyJaimieGirl
Top Topshop
Bomber Jacket Urban Hour
Necklace HeyJaimieGirl
Arm Candies HeyJaimieGirl
Vintage Casio Watch Shop Jaimie's Obsessions
Shoes The SM Store
  

“ DON’T EVER LET ANYONE DULL YOUR SPARKLE”

Life is short... we have only one... so always smile!

Xoxo,

Jaimie 

xx MERMAID IN STILETTOS xx

Special thanks to the husby for the photos.

All my images copyright to MERMAID IN STILETTOS

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STYLE | Busy days

Once again, I went on MIA. I feel that my January, February and March just flew by so fast cause here we are, another week is ahead of us. It's the 7th of April and I so much feel that so much has happened during the past 3 months. We live in a very busy environment that most of the time I just don't realize that everything is happening so quick. Summer is really callinnggggg.... ang init init na. Perfect moment to head down for a holiday, take a deep breath, slow down and just appreciate everything that I have and what is yet to come.

Today's outfit post is still a backlog post ---> Obviously with my green hair still... :) :) I'm positive, I would be able to cope up with all of this logs pretty soon....

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Top - HeyJaimieGirl

Skirt - Kai's

Mandals - Carvil Sandals

STYLE | Big Things Coming

Hi and hello everyone! Happy happy March! :) Long time no post from me!!! Na -miss ko 'to and kayo... No bola yan.... :) I know I'm super behind na... (with all the backlog posts and all). Super many pending blog post talagaaa!!! Obviously, my hair is still green pa nga in the photos so you may expect atleast 4 to 5 blog posts pa from me with the green hair :)  

A number of you have been sending me private messages asking how I am, kumusta na ba ako or buhay pa ba akooo... Thank you! Thank you, I feel so loved cause a number of you care :)  

So what's the real reason why I went MIA(missing in action)? 

Things have become pretty crazy busy right after the holidays - yep, you heard me right! After the holidays pa!!! Tagal na diba?! Although, I admit, every year naman talaga eh nagiging busy kami everytime pumapasok ang January  because of the sunod-sunod na celebrations - birthdays, anniversary, school happenings of the daughter, you may include our short vacation cause January is the month when we are hibernating from all the pagod we acquired from all the events that we had. With all that said, you may already imagine our usual yearly "january happenings". Every year, sanay na ako ng ganun lagi. However, this 2015, we had a  different January. A SUPER BUSY but a VERY GOOD and BLESSED one because of a new project that has been awarded to our us. Ang ganda ng pasok ng 2015 to us 'cause we have been praying for this one and it came. Yun nga lang it was so challenging because of the 3 -weeks time frame given. 

Believe me, when I got the news, tumigil ang mundo ko. Ang daming apprehensions if we are to go for it and push it pa ba. But then again, when the Husby and I talked, we said to ourselves, "KAYA NATIN YAN. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE AS LONG AS WE WILL WORK TOGETHER!" And that's the reason kaya sobrang na-toxic yung schedule ko.  My schedule got so pre-occupied that I had to set aside posting some updates here in the blog, in IG and even in the account of my pop-up shops  too... ( Di-nelay ko lang naman ng konti). Syempre, dun muna tayo sa mas may pangkabuhayan showcase... hahaha! (joke lang..)

Kidding aside, I really learned a lot from that 3 weeks time! I came to a realization that you can't always wait for success to come to you (In simple words sa tagalog, wag kang magpatumpik-tumpik lang!)

Be excellent in every work that you do so you will be noticed. One must take the initiative to do more what is expected of you each day. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, go and take the steps you need to make the most of it. Be pro-active so that you will be able to attain the success you desire ~ Do it! And if it doesn't heat up, do it again and again and again. 'Wag na 'wag susuko!  :)

On another note, check out these photos of me - still with green hair pa yan (Payat pa ako jan~Promise I gained weight from the all the holiday eating we had, dagdagan mo pa ng stress eating sa mga ganap sa buhay ko ;p ) 

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Top |  VANITYCHICK

Skirt | KAI'S

Flats | SHOEZETTE

"DO NOT WAIT TO STRIKE TILL THE IRON IS HOT; BUT MAKE IT HOT BY STRIKING"

Special thanks to the husby for the photos.

All images copyright to http://www.jaimiefelix.blogspot.com

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STYLE| Happiness

Hey hey hey!!! So how was your Christmas? I bet all of you had fun and very happy during the Holidays. :) 

I do understand though that there are times in our lives when we feel so down that it comes to a point where being happy can already be a tricky task. Ito yung tinatawag na panahon ng sumpong, wala sa mood o basta wala ka lang gana sa mga nangyayari sa buhay mo. Pero since Chrismas Season ngayon... dapat lagi tayong masaya ok!

STYLE | Smart Casual

Have you ever been invited to an event or an occasion for instance where in no dress code was ever mentioned. It’s kind of freaking me out pag ganyan. Nakaka freak out naman talaga! 

Ofcourse, so many things are popping up in my mind. You might get over-dressed or underdressed kasi. Nakakabaliw mag-isip ng kung anu-ano. Pero mas okay na yung maging safe than sorry. 

STYLE| Fresh and White

A brand new week once again! How are you? All good huh? Yes? YES!

You may have noticed that once in awhile I randomly post inspirational and motivational images in my Instagram posts. 
I am purposely doing it to spread positive outlook to my readers and followers. 

Just recently, I have been getting some instagram direct messages and comments that they really appreciate these inspirational images especially at times when they are feeling low. 
Some are thanking me because they find the words uplifting. I tend to get motivated from my posts too you know...  :) :) 
It’s just that it brings so much joy to my heart receiving such appreciation not just from friends but even from my  followers around the world. 
To some, the simple happiness from being appreciated may just have a little impact but to me it means a lot. Either way, I am absolutely grateful to everyone who appreciates my posts. 
Knowing I have helped uplift them in their darkest moments is my happiness. I know we all need to be uplifted once in awhile and I just love how I may be making someone’s day a bit brighter :)

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Speaking about uplifting of one’s day, I find the lace top from VANITYCHICK SHOP so dainty looking that it makes my outfit so clean and neat even if I just paired it with a denim shorts. The lovely top perfectly made me feel feminine and girly while letting me express my usual casual -chic style. This is  the second time that I get to wear a piece from VANITYCHICK SHOP and I love how their pieces made my look different from one another. 

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Hair Color | Lucky Princess

Top | Vanitychick Shop
Belt | Burberry

Sunglasses| Rayban

Special thanks to the hubz for the photos.

All images copyright to http://www.jaimiefelix.blogspot.com

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