OH OH BOHOBO

Good day Thursday! If you guys didn't know this yet, Aya and I met in class as we were both taking our major subjects in Literature for the first time, more than a year ago. 


Back then Aya and I were a bit more intact with our "bohemian" selves. Although I always was a bit more boho and Aya always had a bit of rock and roll in her nonetheless we were both bohemian babies ready for the sixties. 


I guess the reason why a year ago I wore anything floor length from Maxi skirts to dresses(of which some I scored from my mother's closet real veeentaaaageee), was that it made me comfortable moving around. Everything was fuss free and you didn't have to think much about what you're going to wear because basically your peg was a carefree woman. Carefree equating to wearing very laid back pieces. I was so at ease with the look of a homeless person at the beach (boho beach bum)at the same time my style need not suffer. It took me no time to be ready for school and it was all too convenient as I had a lot to handle during the first terms of my Lit major life.

 I think if you let anyone wear a long piece of clothing it will give that person the credit of looking effortlessly chic. Just pile on bangles (heavily, as I do) and you're good to go. Accessorizing is a must for this look so you won't go overboard looking like a homeless person or an extremely lazy one that you might end up looking like you just got out of bed, and in a bad way.


Recently Aya and I have been wearing more "polished" things. A bit of collared tops here and there and androgyny is also along the line. We've also opened up to street wear recently because we're planning on learning how to skate, wish us luck okay.

Anyway so today I reincarnated my boho self and I must say I missed it terribly! This outfit is one of the comfiest I have worn forever the kind that I would be able to sleep in (next to this would be my sleep wear as outer wear, which I shall enlighten you guys with, soon!)

A grey maxi shirt dress(WAGW) is all you need to feel the love! Although Love does not equal to warmth so I brought my Denim Jacket(topshop) in case I end up in cold places! Trust me if you stay long enough in Starbucks or Henry Sy(Library) you'll find an extra layer of clothing handy! 

Instead of the usual thong sandals/gladiators I opted for my trusty all black champion sneakers from Keds to make me look more industrial plus its easier for me to run in these! (Aya noted that it's her rcok and roll edge I am harnessing)

In love with my light weight canvas bags from Muji and Cotton On which can pack a lot of stuff so don't you underestimate em! The ones from Cotton On says that it's part of their foundation and apparently the people from Mannya and Busibo in Uganda, East Africa are supported by this project. Both bags go for 120++ not more than 130 pesos, real cheap. I think I shall hoard these!

Keeping my resolution for the year, support local! 

My recent pin from Kedeng Stickers fits my new canvas bag perfectly! Also spot my new favorite bangle with the Elephant print (by the way Elephant is Deng's animal) which I got on sale 50 off from forever 21 when I visited their store in Cebu. The thin bangle on the left is from a Mangyan tribe from up north my Mum brought hope during one of her trips I think around 5 years ago. I remember she got them for 20 pesos or something like that, really cheap! for something hand woven.

                                                    I have to say I really feel like myself the most in this kind of style a nobo no brainer kind for me. 

                    x,
          Arabella( your resident raccoon posting at 3:30 am)

SMO COMIC CONVENTION--WHAT WENT ON?

The SMO COMIC CONVENTION last January 25 is considered one of the many "gigs"(frustrated musicians, ehem) we'll be doing this year. Luckily we were able to share a booth with Deng Queddeng of KEDENG STICKERS as she shares the same passion with us through liberating and giving people a different kind of commodity in an age where everything is mechanical and done touch and go. Both mAAnic mondays and KEDENG STICKERS invest our own selves in the things we do. We actually contemplate and go through a process even if it doesn't seem that what we do is complicated, we make sure that nothing is done half-hearted or half-assed if you may. Twice baked if possible. So enough of our ardent mumblings. Here's what went on... 

Say Hello to Deng the force behind KEDENG STICKERS

mAAnic mondays XX KEDENG STICKERS

By the end of the day we were already thinking of creating a "corporation" . People who dropped by kept telling us we were selling "hipster" things so in the end instead of saying "POSTCARD, PINS, STICKERS, NOTEPADS FOR SALE" We would just scream our lungs out "HIPSTER SHIT!".. watch out for our next big thing...HAHAHA

Arabella and her chosen statement

Aya and Deng manning the booth

KEDENG STICKERS were sold like pancakes! literally!

our so called notepads "art pads"

being somewhat introvert people, this is the only time we were glad to be enveloped by a so-called crowd

pins are not dead yo!

as human as possible

the squirrel and the raccoon

So thank you very much to everyone who dropped by our booth and brought home our one of a kind notepads! also to those who brought home postcards, stickers and pins, heeeepster cheeepster stuff made with life! also thank you to those who took time checking out our stuff, try to get a piece from us next time! Imagine bringing home something that is not touched by a machine. We even sleep beside robots so do think about it!

See you guys around! Continue supporting local!

COEXIST

Our very first booth plus our very first collab with Kedeng Stickers! Click here to check 'em out!

There once were two animals,

A squirrel and a raccoon

Who created some notepads, sold them

And sold out they were so soon.

One day, light bulbs flickered.

 They befriended a human 

Who sold postcards and stickers

Now the trio is ready.

Wiping the sweat off their brows,

They present to you a new born baby.

-- My ill attempt at poetry,

Aya

Hope to see you there!

                                      XX,
                                         Aya and Arabella

First Day Kit!

So yesterday was the first day of school and although I did not want to go back to school yet this shark simply cannot skip school, student force problems! Here are the things I prepared to keep me armed and ready and a teeny bit sane for school.

1. White Canvas Bag. Ever since Highschool I have been collecting canvas totes in all sizes. This was the time when people didn't bother to sell recyclable bags. Come 2 thousand and green people became all earth friendly. Not complaining here! This one I got from Muji for only 125 pesos!

2. Hard cover folder with refillable loose sheets. I feel like I'm going to have to write a lot with my last major subject this term! 

3. Assorted pens because I can't have just one. I get bored with just black ink to tell you the truth.

4. Little white eyelet dress from cotton on that I wore for the first day of school. Good-girl peg for the day to earn my professors' trust haha (cue evil laugh)

5. Dotted maroon socks which you can't really tell in the picture, sorry my bad! Didn't wear this with my dress but I'm sure ill overuse them with my sneakers because of our freezing classrooms. A steal for a hundred pesos at muji go get yours now!

6. "It chooses you" by Miranda July. I tell you guys just from the cover tells you that you're in for something 

“All I ever really want to know is how other people are making it through life—where do they put their body, hour by hour, and how do they cope inside of it.” 

7. Lastly, to keep Time. I promise this term to be punctual! Got a Casio black strap watch which I have been obsessed with since last year. Anyway this is perfect since one of my resolutions would be "don't waste time that you do not have".



It's a weird thing that our school started class late since we're known for never having enough breaks (last term we had a day for our term break, how about that?) 

Let me know what you guys prepared for your first day! Made new friends? Like your professors? or anything new during the first day we'd love to hear your stories!

X,
Arabella

My New Zealand Mini Haul-ish (let's not get technical)

AYA THE SQUIRREL GIRL HERE...

...and no, I did not go down under to New Zealand but my sister who lives there just came home for a visit! And here she is in her natural habitat...

Classy as f***

Does the bun look familiar?

I decided to share with you guys the things that she got for me and at the end is a little sneak peak for my Raccoon partner-in-crime, Arabella. We didn't forget you girl! Thank you so much Ate Tricia! I love you forever <3

On to the haul!

New super soft jammies from Cotton On Body which I think is not
here in the Philippines

Sling bags: PALE PINK WITH GOLD ACCENTS from Forever N-something, the tag was cut ,
BLACK W/ GOLD STUDS from Dotti (kinda looks like the one from Topshop but bigger and in leather)

Gold cross ring from Equip

Sheer grey studded top from Glassons

Orange asymmetrical maxi skirt from Portmans
Perfect for those boho days at school :)

MAC lipstick in Creme Cup which is a favorite of missglamorazzi a favorite Youtuber of my sister's
The photo on the right isn't mine because my other sister from the same mister
brought it with her to her condo in Makati

For those stubborn waterproof mascaras and eyeliners,
Simple Cleansing facial wipes another favorite of missglamorazzi

These round sunnies from somewhere haha
They look like the Prada Baroque style sunglasses which my sister actually has
Arabella, I know you have something like this too, can has photoshoot with them?

For my 50's pinup girl dreams,
a 50's style  bathing suit from Glassons

My sister knows I have a grunge-ey side so she got me these too! Both are from Cotton On and are super soft and comfy for those lazy days when I can get away with just a shirt and leggings.

Here's another sneek peak for you Raccoon. It's so much better than the BBM I sentchoo a while ago.

Canyaseeet?

That's all for my mini haul! But here, you can have old blurry photos of me!

P.S.

Spongebob sheets are off the chain!

Love the forever-12-in-the-head squirrel girl,

Aya