Acquaintance Party 2018

I've found my style-- it wasn't easy. It came along with finding and losing myself time and time again. And my style will surely change as I change, that's a given. But now all I know is as long as it's comfortable and I feel good knowing that this is how I express myself to the public-- a representation of me in the form of clothing-- then I know this particular piece is my style. 

So, once again, it was our acquaintance party(I only post of my APs these days on this blog, I apologize for that), and I really thought I wasn't going this time-- what with depression causing me not to feel like being in a party that time(more on my feelings in a later post). But I went because it's not everyday you have Acquaintance parties and it's not like I'll be in college forever(I hope). So, I went. Tragically, I didn't have too much fun at the event since they mixed a conference with a party, but at least I got these pictures... and this AMAZING DRESS paired with me and this background! YES!

I bought this dress at a thrift-shop. How I found this dress: my friend and I were hunting for a blazer and a dress for him and I, respectively, the night before the AP. We were on a tricycle, and as we were going past this thrift store that I frequent at, I glanced at it and he nudged me to say that we should visit it. I had a feeling that I should, but the tricycle was going fast and it was already late, so I just said no. The next day, AP day, I still hadn't found a dress that I liked. So three hours before the event, I stopped by that shop we were suppose to stop at the night before because I really had a feeling something nice was there and, lo and behold, I found this dress. And for 150 Php only, no less!

We washed it up and it dried on time just before the event!

If you watch "Friends," then you probably know who I am coincidentally dressed as.

Yes. Yes, it is her. The one and only Phoebe Buffay. I actually really like her style-- minus all the big accessories, grandma blazers, and too bright colors. The colors I like are the ones in the background below. 

Warm, earthy colors. 

I kind of have Frida Kahlo vibes going on here as well. OK, not really.

I did my own hair and make-up for this party(I usually went to a make-up artist) and I was so nervous. I thought I wouldn't look fine at all or be able to pull off the dress. But hazzah!-- I pulled it off. And quite nicely too, if you ask me. 

I was hoping no one would notice at the party, but my bracelet is just a hair band with a paper flower on it haha. Totally DIYed this whole look.

I apologize for the low-quality of the photos, these were taken and edited on the phone. Also, the edits aren't consistent, but that's just how I felt they should be presented haha. 

So, what did I learn after going to a formal event only having bought a dress at a thrift shop and doing my own hair and make-up? That it was doable, more affordable, and things turned out the way I wanted them to. Usually, makeup artists either put too little make-up or put too much, so it pays to learn how to do your own make-up! 

>>> Till next time, lovely critters! <<<