Did you hear about the rose that grew

from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong 

it learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared. 

-Tupac Shakur

Its officially a year since I got my rose tattoo. I've been wanting an old-school rose tattoo since I was a little girl. I saw some Angelina Jolie movie back in the days and I knew I'd get one when I'm at the right age. I would doodle on my arm everyday and I started doodling on everyone's arms, too! You see, some people develop this certain love for body art/tattoos when they're adults but for me I was a kid when I knew I had to have one. Coming from strict parents it was difficult for me to express myself and to be who I truly was. Everyone has a million different ways to express art, individuality, uniqueness etc. Sometimes, you agree with them and sometimes you don't. If you want people to respect your choice of not getting one, respect the people who chose to have one. The world would be so much simpler if we all agree to disagree. And oh, happy 6 years to my blog!(there's a short thank you note at the bottom of this entry hehe). Crappp, time flies when you're doing A LOT. :<

Watercolor rose tattoo by: Paul Orellano from Martyr Tattoo.
Look him up on Instagram: @paulxorellano
Book a session now ;)

I've met a lot of people asking me 'Aren't you afraid it would look ugly when you get older?'. Truth be told, yes. The same way I'm afraid my face would one day be wrinkly and my hair would change, my body- vulnerable and helpless. With or without tattoos, we all grow old. It's inevitable. We all get those wrinkles, the only difference is that, mine is wrinkled and colorful. :)


Mom's old pinstripes slack pants that I altered to my size. I love mashing up vintage things with classic pieces<3



You might be wondering why some photos have these blurred out pink paint brush over my chest. I was trying to experiment if a certain photo would change if the cleavage wasn't as exposed as the others. Would some people notice that I'm wearing a long pants and a jacket over my shoulder? Or would it be the same old slut shaming for boobs? Lol I probably dont make sense here. But long live the rose that grew from concrete. :p

What I wore: Fila jacket; Corset bralet made by me; Mom's pants; Vans Skate-Hi sneakers


Tip: If you feel like a boy for wearing baggy pants and sneaker, put on your bralet top/corset and you'll instantly feel like a girl... Thank me later lol.





Nothing like a pair of Vans Skate-Hi beaters.

Thanks for being part of my journey for the past 6 years! I've never had any expectations for this blog but you guys had stuck through my laziness and mediocrity. From me being a university student, to being a fashion design student and finally being a fashion designer- its all been documented here! Originally a platform where I can just post all my weird fashion ensembles and a place where i can voice out my opinions, my readers has been a constant reminder why I never stopped even through my crazy busy schedule. I never wanted to be known as a 'blogger' because I'm not really good at this, I just wanted to have a place where i can dump all my outfit shots and post whatever I want without checking the quality and the editing. Prolly also the reason why I never got a domain of my own. This is all still an experiment for me. But its been surreal. Really. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

See you next year and happy holidays! Love you guys <3 

xoxo, your lazy blogger,

Eva M.

Shoutout to my main girl for taking my photos. 

( c) Roselyn Sagrado

I probably watch too many old movies and read too much 80s-90s magazines for me to realize that a pink windbreaker tracksuit is a (vital) wardrobe essential. That, and my old soul. A staple 80s classic: matching FILA windbreaker tracksuit. I added a little modern twist with my Ronnie Fieg x PUMA Sakura project shoes and a local brand Fake Friends cap and shirt. These photos were taken in the streets of Mongkok one rainy night. This was by far my favorite place in the country and I visit this street every night. It fascinates me how there are ALWAYS tons of people walking around- it feels like Christmas rush everyday. Its also a perfect place to observe their culture and the perfect place to buy pasalubongs! :> The ultimate sneaker street is also located here so...



A limited edition Fake Friends pink logo shirt- deadstock.


My love for matching tracksuits go way back as a kid. I remember just pulling out mom's old tracksuits (probably purchased in the 80s due to its very bright mixture of colors :O) and put it on me as I play dress up. Of course it was baggy and way bigger than me since I was only 9. I promised myself I'd wear it when the time comes... AND when the time finally came, I couldn't find it anymore. Mom probably gave it away coz nobody was wearing it. This is probably why I always have the urge to buy cute tracksuits whenever i see one. Sad twist lol.


I wear clear specs to hide the fact that I lack sleep! Lol perfect stylish disguise ~


FILA's comeback game is strong and I dig how they still stick to their vintage aesthetic.



What i wore: FILA windbreaker tracksuit; Fake Friends cap and shirt; PUMA x Ronnie Fieg shoes; SM Dept Store white bandana; clear specs from my shop





DETAILS. RONNIE FIEG IS A SHOE GENIUS, NO DOUBT

Thanks for dropping by my lazy entry!!!!!! 

Slowly posting my travel photos so dont miss my next entry soon!

-E <3

Finally posting these amazing photo set from Hong Kong's most 'instagrammed' basketball court and this forgotten old city somewhere in the northern part of  HK. We met a really talented local photographer and he brought us to these gem places! Despite the heavy rain that day, we went to this apartment buildings that was ancient (not rly) and the residents there were old people, too. He said people lived there all their lives, since they were young & single until they got old & married. Some of them never had kids. Whenever I travel, meeting locals and knowing their culture through the eyes of a young creative is my favorite thing to do. I always look forward to finding new people (thank you social media) and eventually plan a meeting ahead of time to agree on a place where it is convenient for us both. This is how I inspire myself and how I get through another year in my own little creative jungle. There are things you can never learn from school or from books and I believe those are the things that you discover when you travel. Tales and stories that your new friend shares. You want to believe you can keep in touch after meeting them, even when you know you might never see them again in this lifetime. :) But I do hope I'll meet them again in the future. And maybe by then, I'll be the one telling them stories and touring them in my own country. xoxo 

I HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY THE PHOTOS! Less words xx

What I wore: Visor and Jersey- FILA; White inner shirt- BAPE underwear; Adidas Gazelle shoes; Jumper overalls made by me

Lol

Thanks for dropping by!!! Will be posting more photos from my trip last month.

It's all on my draft posts, I just need the time to run through the photos and write a content.

<3, E