Yesterday, my siblings and I were literally baking in a cramped office that was the DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs). Its sad how most government agencies aren't given that much attention when it comes to facilities, man power and even a decent working space. I mean seriously, can they not transfer to some building with ample parking space and spacious working area? And can the government not build one enormous building for all its subsidiary departments just so the people wouldn't have to transfer from one place to another? Oh and please don't get me started with the turtle-pace system of some agencies! *rolls eyeballs*
We only needed to renew our passports but the DFA required (STILL!) an original NSO (National Statistics Office) birth certificate copy for my two brothers who are minors. I mean, what's up with that?! It's RENEWAL and not NEW application, people! Geeez! And just so everyone will know, the NSO is a marketplace and it'll take you forever to get your birth copy! Gaaah!
So after what seemed like forever, mom decided to just see our travel agent and leave all the work to them. teehee! The fam then made a beeline to the nearest mall to grab some lunch and buy school supplies for the boys. My sister and I however headed for home right after lunch for a client appointment in the afternoon. Busy thursday, it was :)
Oh and no matter how I adore my new Promise heels, I still brought along my trusty black flats to use for our morning stroll around Colon area. Walking in them in this part of town is just instant suicide.
Thrifted pinstripes L/S polo. Levi's Melissa blue jeans. Gojane heels ordered from Power Retail. Red braided belt from SM. Forever21 black bag. Accessorize ring. Sunnies from Metro.
hehe sounds like a good day:) you look amaizng i love yoru outfit!
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mel
peterbellandtinkerpan.blogspot.com
Beautiful outfit, love the heels!
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& I love your blog! :)
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i love this classic look toni :) i do bring flats whenever im in heels too!
ReplyDeletekagwapa jud nimu Inday Toni.I love the candid shots.very paparazzi-y!
ReplyDeletesame here, i also bring flats whenever I'm wearing heels.pamporma ra man taraw ang heels.haha.^=^
DFA madness, I experienced that too.labad sa ulo.
I know what you mean that's why I'm dreading the day I'll have my passport renewed.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous though. xoxo
I hear you, Toni! It´s really a mess. I got and renewed mine in Manila and while the DFA office in there is much bigger and cleaner, the NSO building is jampacked with people.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, you´re looking fab as always and good thinking on the flat shoes. I always wear one when I travel or during long walks.
Have a nice weekend!
Ohh my god what a beatiful blog.
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id never thought that the oxford shirt would go well with the bootcut jeans ! usually id pair this with skinnies :) but now im thinking of going back to bootcuts :)
ReplyDeleteOh you're making me want to wear flares again after YEARS of not giving them any thought!
ReplyDeletebureaucracy can be a pain..they definitely like to test our patience :)
ReplyDeletelove your outfit..very chic!
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haha, colon in heels??? that's something i want to try for photo ops purposes but walking would indeed be instant suicide..hehe. super angayan kaau ka sa flares and heels ensemble...i'd look too short in them..LOL.
ReplyDeletei'm getting my passport renewed too..but i'm going through a travel agent..
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Great outfit, I love your polo!
ReplyDeletewhat busy day Toni...usually we get our birth certificates online and have it delivered right on our doorstep...and for our DFA renewals, my mom wakes up early in the morning goes to DFA line up for us...calls us when we are almost at the line and whala!!! FINISH at an instant hahhhahaha!!!
ReplyDeletehope everything goes well with your renewal love...
love the oufit...so chic and casual...and the heels boom!!! amazing!!!
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Sweet
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i wish i look as stylish as you when i wear jeans. I remember when I got my first passport, it was horrible.
ReplyDeleteLovin' the classic look. ♥
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Such a cute outfit! You look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSigh, dealing with the government is never a fun experience.
I too prefer flats, most of the time :)
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Raisa
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Nice blog.. I really like your woven top
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hay, I know what you mean about those government offices. BUT you look so chic especially with the heels. Good thinking about flats. they do save my life too.
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Toni! :) I wish I'd look good in jeans! Classic! :)
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