Friday, July 31, 2009

Roll up for the mystery tour!

I'll be leaving for France in a few weeks to study/go sightseeing/visit different countries/take photographs/learn how to be independent. That said, I decided to create my own personal blog to document my four-month stay in Europe. If you're interested, feel free to visit my other account.  



love, mj


p.s. I'll still be updating in this blog too, of course! After all, I am, and will always be, a part of the fleurient trio.

Fugamundi


Don't know how I got into this hobby of escaping.
But books like these always lead the way...

And a man like him.

It's not that bad.


Love, look up if you like me,

Pearly

2nd photo from Moschino book

Monday, July 27, 2009

Neither here nor there

It's funny how things turn out the way they do.
How one event strings itself to another, creating this sequence I would've never expected to happen to anyone, let alone myself.
In retrospect, I feel I should've been more aware of what's going on around me because now, I feel like everything's changed 
and, to be frank, it bothers me a great deal. 
Surreal, if you know what I mean.
Not complaining though. 
Change is good. 
(and if it isn't, now's a good time to learn, don't you think?)


mj


wearing Topshop tank, Alexane blazer, Lee Jeans, Eiffel tower keychain from Paris-turned-necklace

Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Philosophy of Memory


"Too many guys think I'm a concept, or I complete them, or I'm gonna make them alive. But I'm just a fucked-up girl who's lookin' for my own peace of mind; don't assign me yours"
- Clementine, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind



Alessa


(Black Harem Pants from Cambodia. Topshop Tank. Felicity Scarf. Karl Edwards Bazaar Necklace. Vintage Beads. Aldo Shoes from Mj's sister)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Something borrowed, something new

So hold your head and run my time.


mj

cardigan from Mango, dress from Hong Kong, flats from Celine, rings from bazaars

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Motorcycle diaries

Why do I feel nostalgia


for the world I've never known?





Pearly



(quote from the film Motorcycle Diaries, motorjacket from Preview)

Wendy, be ready to fly

So I've never been anywhere people know,
but this is the list I made for Fleurient mj

let the the world change you

and you can change the world

Che Guevarra

Kiss kiss bang bang

Pearly

Monday, July 20, 2009

Extended Weekend

Went to school today to find out that my classes were free cut
I guess my professors also needed a break after that hectic Midterms
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My heels are high, my eyes cast low
And I don't know how to love
I get so tired after midday, lately
I take it out on my good friends
But the worst stays in, or where would I begin?
(Elevator Love Letter, Stars)



Alessa


(google images)


(Dorothy Perkins Tank. Vintage Necklaces and beads)


Next stop

I want to change the world
instead, I sleep
(Keep Breathing,Ingrid Michaelson)

Well, things are moving forward.
It's bound to happen anyway.
Am I ready?
God, I hope so.


mj



images via modelcouture

Seoulful

if i could talk,
i'd tell you

if i could smile,
i'd let you know
but my mouth is full.

Our korean fast break on my 20th,
we only had 30 minutes before Spanish Class.

(kimchi, kimbap, korean dumplings)


No longer a nadsat,

Pearly

Sunday, July 19, 2009

All hail the Queen

I simply love her

Done with Midterms, yay. I can now rest even if it is just temporary.
Just a month a half left before this term ends and for Thesis to start kicking in.



Alessa


(google images)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Perfection

Today my heart swings
But I don't want to play the part
And I don't want a taste of victory
No I don't want to read your thoughts anymore, my god
'cause today my heart swings

(The Heinrich Maneuver, Interpol)


mj


image via lefashion

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Let them eat cake


We are free to be ourselves,




yet pay to be French.



I'm growing a birthday cake.

Pearly




(Image: upcoming film Coco Before Chanel)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Totally Drained

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Outfit for the Nokia and Inquirer Lifestyle presents Leonardo Salinas
last July 9, 2009 at Makati Shangrila

It's midterms week for me and school has already suck the life out of me. 2 down (book report and Public Relations Test) and 2 more test and 1 research proposal to go before I can get that well deserve rest even for just a short time


Alessa


(People are People dress, Vintage necklace)

Running on coffee and..

..false hopes.

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Just a few more days.


mj


(topshop tank, mango cardigan)

Friday, July 10, 2009

Reel and Real Life


Barney girl: Have you ever felt like Barney? You know, just keeping
everything at attraction level. No-to-feelings stuff?
Barney boy: Oh yeah. All the time.
Barney girl: So is it possible? Just keeping everything shallow?
Barney boy: Maybe not. At least not for me, for long. Coz you know,
I try to act like Barney, but deep inside I'm just a Ted, trying to find the one.
Barney girl: People say I'm the girl Barney. But I think I'm more of a Robin.



Alessa



(Lelove, stateofjoe.tumblr.com)


Monday, July 6, 2009

Fringe benefits

Mama someday you'll be so proud of me
You'll see me hanging in a New York gallery
Someday I'm gonna draw from the left side of my brain
People are gonna ask, "is it brilliant or plain?"

(Little Joy, How to Hang a Warhol)


What I want is a nice, long blazer.
Given my current situation, however, (read: dirt poor) I'll have to get by with raiding my sister's closet. Tsk.


mj

(Zara fringe tank, Lee skinny jeans, Alexane black blazer, rings)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Guilty

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Don't you just love those four-letter word that brings music into our ears.
Going through racks and racks of clothing, long lines in the dressing rooms,
and even bumping into old and familiar faces.



p.s. I should really start saving before all hell breaks loose.



Alessa

Saturday, July 4, 2009

I Scream, You Scream


Excuse me
but I just have to explode

Explode this body off me

I'll wake-up tomorrow
brand new

A little bit tired but brand new

Pluto by Björk

maybe I just need a pie.
Pearly

Photos by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

Friday, July 3, 2009

Fated to Pretend

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Life is a beach, lets dance! Photographed by Elina Kechicheva . Marie Claire Italia July 2009

Yeah it's overwhelming but what else can we do
Time to Pretend, MGMT

So many things happening all at the same time
New faces, new experiences, new dreams, new love
Everything going
way too
fast



Alessa



(fakingfashion)