Up Do

What I'm really liking right now are Updo Hairstyles! There's just something about it that makes me feel elegant and polished! I believe this kind of hairstyle suits me best because it makes my face look less round. LOL! I have actually observed that I feel more confident and in control when I put my hair up! Maybe it is because I'm a nurse and I'm used to putting my hair in a bun before working.

Hair and Make-up for both events are by Benchfix Salon Glorietta 4.

Up Do # 1: My hairstyle during my Graduation Day (March 31, 2012):

♥ Black Asymmetrical Dress and Earrings both from Forever21

This is actually a bridal hairstyle but I still went with this 'cos it looks so pretty and sweet! We were actually required to put our hair in a bun because we had Pinning ceremony before the actual graduation rites. I did  not want to put my hair in a bun so I decided to go with this. I actually got lots of compliments for this hairstyle!

Up Do #2: During my cousin Princess's debut I used Jessica Alba's side-braided updo as an inspiration for my hairstyle:

Photo from bride.net

I am actually into braids nowadays! I have a little secret to tell you, guys. I learned how to braid my hair just last summer!!! hahaha! My next goal is to master the waterfall braid and I'll probably make a tutorial so watch out for it!

 

♥ Blue Bondage Dress with Mesh Sleeves and Earrings both from Forever 21; Ring borrowed from my Mom

My bondage dress is already very sexy so I thought putting my hair up is the best way to make my look more sophisticated than sexy. I also like the fact that I did not have to worry about my hair getting unruly by the end of the night.

... And since I have a lot of time now, I'll probably practice and try to do these hairstyles on my own! ♥

How about you? Do you also like Up Do hairstyles? :)

xoxo, iara

Life Update

Hey guys! It's been 2 months since I last posted an entry here! Heehee sorry about that! But here's what's happened during those 2 short months...

Spa date with my GG's!. We are called the GG's, short for Glorietta Girls, because during our last semester in college, we would spend our Monday nights hanging out at Glorietta to eat and watch movies. We only got to see each other during Mondays because we had duties the rest of the week.

 With my friend Pauu, the brainchild of misspauuparazzi.tumblr.com at Cenral Mayapis!

 The day the NLE results came out!!! I'm so proud of my classmates! Go 4D! TAKE 1! :)

 My Bestest cousin Ralph and I at The Fort celebrating together! :)

My Sibs and I areof legal age already but we still get invited to kiddie parties! LOL! Taken at Amici during our cousin's 7th birthday party!

My friend Grace and I at Greenbelt chapel. A mass was offered for the safe journey of our friend Pauu. She left for the States the next day :(

During our school's Oath Taking Ceremony with our College Dean and President. I was only praying for a board rating high enough to qualify as a staff nurse at MMC, but God gifted me with something better! I'm in the top 20 of the June 2012 Nursing Licensure Examination. I'm rank 17 to be exact! Super grateful to God for guiding me and to all the saints who prayed for me!

With my cousins Nadia and Princess during DLSU's Annual Academic Recognition Day! Princess is a consistent Dean's List-er for 3 straight semesters. :)

High School Theme at Uverse! You get a free Starbucks frap if you come to work wearing your High School uniform!

I could not find my HS uniform hence the outfit. I think my mom threw them away already! The only thing left is my tie! :s

With my Sibs again. Now wearing formal attire!

The Princess turns 18!

My last day at work! Nursing profession, here I come! :)

Photocredits: Some photos are from Misspauuparazzi.tumblr.com