dissection of an ensemble {obis and kimonos}

I didn't intend this to be an outfit post, really. It's just that Mischka's authentic Japanese kimono was too cute to pass up on. Remember the Japanese couple I was telling you about at the Legazpi Sunday Market? I got the kimono from them. Looks like in a matter of weeks, it will be outgrown. So she had to wear it-- to school! I bet her classmates were wondering why she was wearing a tie-side jammie to class.

As for me, I just pulled the first dress I had in sight and cinched it with a vintage obi fresh from Bangkok. 

Hope your Wednesday is off to a great start!

Weekend Tidbits

To say that our weekend was well-spent is an understatement. As usual we try to squeeze in happenings too many in a span of 2 days. What you see above are just tidbits of Le Misch's jam-packed weekend alone. She spent one whole day with her dad who share her fascination with animals. And another full day with me taking a trip to the market to pick up her favorite croissant, decorating cupcakes, plus a quick 30-min play in Gymboree. We all capped off the weekend with some hearty Vietnamese fare, wishing it was only Friday night. 

The weekend that was. 

Weekend Tidbits

When we haven't pulled all-nighters nights before (which we rarely do), I like waking up and walking to Legazpi Sunday Market on Sundays when we find ourselves in our halfway home. Yesterday I was alone hence my leisurely breakfast and unhurried rounds of the market. I usually get my Sunday cup of joe at Tong's Coffee stall and yesterday I tried something new. Kesong Puti omelette by the husband and wife tandem of Tong's Coffee. Not bad, considering I am not exactly the omelette kind. 

The market is filled with interesting stalls selling gourmet fares, fresh fruits and vegetables, and local artists abound selling their art. I met Connie and her son Kaks (I hope I spelled it right) of Happy StarChild. They sell shirts and dresses with Kaks' drawings further enhanced by Connie's paintings. I was very impressed with the mother and son tandem. I spent a good 30 mins chatting with Connie and (Kaks too) and maybe another half an hour picking a shirt design. I walked away genuinely inspired and happy with my deconstructed white shirt with Kak's Andy Warhol rendition on it. When I opened it, it had a sweet note and a wish card. 

And then there was that Japanese booth that I love to browse. That day, I met the very kind couple behind the stall selling Waraji slippers and authentic kimonos, obis, and even organic mochi balls! It was so nice listening to them conversing in Tagalog, Japanese, and then English. I walked away with a real-deal kimono for Le Misch which I scored for just Php380(9USD!) and a little bird origami to keep. Sweet.

After my rather strong-Tong coffee, I usually cap off my morning with a Green Kiss Xavier concoction from RAWlicious. 

Another weekend highlight was the Dr. Seuss inspired fete we attended. I was amazed at the decors amazing mum Tricia put together just the night before. It was personal, cute, and DIY'ed in style. 

The weekend that was. Wishing yours was great too.