If you live in this tropical country named Philippines, you are likely used to the hot weather especially during the summer months spanning from March to May. However, the whole global warming phenomenon is completely changing the seasons. It’s not even the end of the dry season and the country is already experiencing rains and storms. Talk about weather change. I remember a few years back around this time of the year, I would still be complaining about how hot it was and how we need snow donation from those snow-covered countries. Beach bums could still go to the beach, hangout, swim and burn their skins to bronze without worrying about strong winds, currents or any impending storm. 

Hello Rain

Nevertheless, we could use a break from the sun once in a while. I for one could use an excuse to wear one of my jackets / coats. They were pushed at the back of the closet because summer and jackets don’t exactly mix. 

The excuse came yesterday. Rain clouds covered Metro Manila leaving no trace of summer. As I dressed for work, I decided to wear my favorite silver gray trench coat. I’m particularly fond of this jacket because it’s the product of my impulsive buying. And yes, I wear trench coat in this country. It’s just a fancy jacket only longer. It made the typical office wear – blouse and slacks – a little bit special. The outfit’s a bit too dark though. The bright yellow bag gave the whole look color. 

Though I think I’m a bit dressed up. Where I work, people are usually in smart casual attire. Walking around the office yesterday, made me feel over dressed. But what the hell. I love clothes, shoes, bags and shopping. It would be a waste if I don’t wear the clothes I bought. 

Shhh!

Forgive the picture. Despite being into photography, I can’t take a decent picture of myself. Anyway, I’m just giving this “lookbook” a try. I stumbled upon lookbook.nu and got jealous. The outfit photos of the members of that site look so effortless, so spontaneous. But I’ll bet it still took them several tries to get that one perfect shot. I know I did and it’s not even perfect. The background doesn’t even suite the whole look. Oh well. Excuse the purple pink of a wall. That’s the color of my bedroom wall, that I chose when I was 14. Obviously I never bothered to redesign (repaint) my room. So shhh!