The Search Is Over *

(This is a self-indulgent shopping post. Don't say I didn't warn you!)

A bright (literally!) ray of sunshine on this otherwise exhausting day:

I found a pink blazer!  In the exact shade of pink that I wanted!  Nevermind that I can never wear this thing to work, it's perfect for those days when I want to pull off that polished preppy look ala Pippa Middleton:

Yes, I am fascinated by the Middleton sisters.  I love how they both look stylish without having to wear expensive designers. Pippa's blue blazer is from Zara, just like my pink one :)

And right on cue, this was delivered today:

It's my first and only pair of brogues, from the local brand Renegade Folk.  I've been meaning to get a pair, but I didn't want to spend so much on shoes that I wouldn't be able to use a lot.  Then I stumbled upon this pair on sale at more than 50% off, and I couldn't resist.  A pair of genuine leather brogues at P1,199.00 is a good deal!  It was serendipity, I tell you :)

There are still a lot of shoes on sale right now at Renegade Folk's Multiply site.  I highly recommend this brand...not only are the shoes locally made, they're also very well made.  I also have a pair of loafers from this brand.  I am particularly impressed that the soles are stitched on, not just glued on.

(Meanwhile, I've obviously just discovered the wonders of Instagram. Hehe)

*Also the title of a power ballad by 80's band Survivor, a song I was so obsessed with in high school.  I still know the lyrics down to the last word after all these years.  Cheesy, I know.