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Bossed up with a touch of Filipino fashion using power staples and a @lineaetnika blazer. 🇵🇭 . Us diplomatic spouses tend to go to a lot of events pre-covid and such events will definitely be back again once we get through this pandemic. It’s quite easy to run out of what to wear and while repeating an outfit is not a crime, it’s quite fun to let your creativity and resourcefulness shine through fashion. 😉 After all, part of the role is to promote industries and artistry from home. . Enter pieces that you can mix and match, dress up or down. Like this blazer from Linea Etnika. They’re a brand that uses indigenous weaves from the Philippines to create chic pieces for the modern woman. This one is made of Yakan textile and is handwoven in Zamboanga. If you zoom in, you’ll see the intricate weaves and that gorgeous blend of green and purple. . Jumpsuit is from @mango, heels from @louboutinworld via @vivisbazaar, earrings from @zara, and bangles from Filipino designer @nlagdameo. High-low is definitely my thing in building up a wardrobe. Your pieces will go further in cost-per-wear if you pair them well. 💖 . Thank you to one of my #ModernFilipiniana inspirations, Deputy Speaker @iamlorenlegarda for my blazer. My collection and knowledge on weaves in is richer because of you, ma’am. 😘 . It’s been a long day for me so I’m glad it’s still Friday in different parts of the world. So, I’m adding this to my series of entries for #FilipinoFashionFridays. 💖 . . . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin . . . . . . . . . . #Filipiniana #filipinodesigner #filipinofashion #phfashion #fashionphilippines #FilipinaFashion #filipinianaootd #ifugao #modernfilipinianaootd #berlinlife #berlinerin #berlinblogger #blogger_de #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic  #womenwhohustle #living_europe (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFS4t4qgMc1/?igshid=1g8w9947pl3gs

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Posted @withregram • @almostdiplomatic The ‘My Love from Another Star’ remake you never knew you needed. 😜 . Prolly the hardest interview ever because a) I had to look at @soohyun_k216’s face all throughout and gosh, he’s absolutely beautiful. (Where were his pores? I want to be that flawless.) b) I only had 10 minutes and everyone I’ve ever interviewed can attest to how they never feel that three hours have already gone by (aka the chika method). And… c) secret na the last one 😜 . I’d like to thank my beloved editor, @aapatawaran for giving me this coverage. The kilig is obvious in that face but I swear I stayed professional. Best birthday gift, 2022. 😘 (After Alvin, of course. 😂) . PS I manifested this 🫶✨ Thank you, Mr. @bcbench and @benchtm! ☺️ . . #AlmostDiplomatic #JournalistLife #KimSooHyun #KimSooHyunxBench @soohyun_k216 #어느날 #OneOrdinaryDay#金秀贤 #koreandrama #kdrama #KimSooHyun #김수현 #金秀賢   #キムスヒョン #mylovefromthestar https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7kWkDBy2i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Kalinga fabric as a skirt but with sneakers? Why not? ☺️ It’s #ModernFilipiniana but make it Berlin, I guess. 💖
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When buying indigenous fabrics, always make sure that the symbols on it are allowed to be worn! They have patterns dedicated to certain rituals and symbols that are only for particular people or occasions. 
#Filipiniana #filipinodesigner #filipinofashion #phfashion #fashionphilippines #FilipinaFashion #filipinianaootd #ifugao #modernfilipinianaootd #berlinlife #berlinerin #berlinblogger #blogger_de #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #living_europe (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFANNQ1gRYy/?igshid=m61ocd9y5uqk

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Appreciation post for my handsome @juanchothecorgi who gives the @onepeloton high fives. He’s so supportive. Swipe to see him cheer for me while on the bike! 😍 . . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #corgi #hauptstadthund #hauptstadthundberlin #corgisofinstagram #expatdog #berlinlife #berlinerin #berlinblogger #blogger_de #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #fashion #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #living_europe #corgisofinstagram @corgifeed @barked @dogsofinstagram #onepeloton (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_poQxcAwLh/?igshid=pxaniw2uro7h

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My curls living their best, bouncy life thanks to @dysonhair’s Supersonic Hairdryer. Takes me between 10-15 minutes to get this hair after a shower and quick squeeze with a towel. I did a video on how you can achieve this hair and you can find it over at the @gadgetmatch @hergadgetmatch website. 💖 Direct link is also in my bio. 😘 . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #curls . . . . . . . #hair #hairstyle #hairtools #haircut #berlinlife #berlinstagram #berlinerin #berlinblogger #blogger_de #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #lifewelltravelled #living_europe #curlyhair #curlybob #curlcrush (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9HOoLXoyXt/?igshid=9mar3ieqfu3f

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In the future, this is how everyone will do a spin class. 😍 At your own time and in your own home without losing everything you love about the class. Check out my stories and see how I instantly fell in love with @onepeloton. ❤️ . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #OnePeloton . . . . . . . . . #fitness #spinning #spinclass #berlinlife #berlinerin #berlinblogger #workout #germany #deutschland #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #hometech #fitnesstech #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #living_europe (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7b54Upo5ao/?igshid=18fv53yqvzeht

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A friend once told me: “If you live in Berlin and you only hung out on one side, did you really live in Berlin?” . One thing I promised myself when I decided to go with my husband to his postings abroad is that I will make the most of my time at a certain place and get to know our current city as much as I can — the good, the bad, the crazy. . It’s been working out so far, living in the present and making the most out of my days anywhere I am. While I miss so many things from Manila and KL every now and then, it’s never enough to actually feel homesick. . For diplomatic and expat families, the idea of home changes every few years. After a while, the concept of ‘home’ is not just the place you grew up in or where your foreign ministry’s main office is. This is because at every posting, you build a home and every time you leave, you also leave a piece of you there. But knowing your roots and having a firm grasp of your identity helps in making sure you remain you while you immerse in different cultures. . QUESTION: How do you make the most out of your time at a certain place? Whether you’re there long-term or even just passing through as a traveller, we all have our ways and I’m curious about how others do it. 😁 . This post was inspired by messages from @dulche.amore who had me mulling over diplomatic life. 💖 Second photo is by @overdrive25. . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter . . . . . . . . . #berlinlife #görli #görlitzerpark #berlinerin #berlinblogger #blogger_de #germany #deutschland #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #travel #reise #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #lifewelltravelled #living_europe #citygirls (at Görlitzer Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pYfCHoAXt/?igshid=13yixdqb9bgp3

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Lucky to be friends with someone who would willingly time-travel with me and our amazing makeup artist @mmontajes12 to the 50s just so we can serve some ‘lewks’, go in between modern traffic in the streets of Prenzlauer Berg, and brush off the stares and judgment from Berlin’s all-black-clothing hipster crowd — just to make our photographer happy. 😂 • Also a friend who would go eat Korean chicken with rice with you before photos are taken just because no one wants to get ‘hangry’ and food is more important than looking our skinniest. 💁🏻‍♀️ • Here’s to more embarrassing and traffic-defying moments. 🥂 . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter . . . . . . . . . #vintage #fashion #1950s #makeup #ootd #fotd berlinlife #berlinstagram #berliner #berlinblogger #blogger_de #germany #deutschland #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #womenwhohustle #lifewelltravelled #living_europe (at Restaurant Poulette) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw8yZNBAAdS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b470jdck9pab

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Waiting for the next episode of #GameofThrones 50s-style. 💁🏻‍♀️ Hair and makeup by the amazing @mmontajes12! 💖 . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter . . . . . . . . . #berlinlife #berlinstagram #berliner #igersberlin #berlinblogger #prenzlauerberg #blogger_de #germany #deutschland #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #1950s #vintagestyle #retro #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #lifewelltravelled #living_europe (at Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw17WXEgsDn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uiy6g43re605

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Another @indiebeautyexpo discovery is @realhermakeup. 💖 The brand was founded by a father who was inspired by the birth of his daughter. 👨‍👧Each product has a positive message that he wants her to remember and live by. So sweet! 💖 • I enjoyed everything in their press kit but I have to say — the Girl Power lipstick is my absolute favourite. A beautiful, creamy, pink that’s a bit on the darker side. I pair this with the I am Confident lip liner to make my lips a bit plumper. • The brand is coming to the EU in a few weeks! 💖 Check out their social media to get updates. . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter . . . . . . . . . #berlinlife #berlinstagram #berliner #makeup #beauty #berlinblogger #blogger_de #germany #deutschland #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #lifewelltravelled #living_europe #makeupparty (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvjA0_yAFek/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sr2ngk9u68w8

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Beef Rendang and Chorizo tacos from my favourite Mexican place in all of Berlin — @santacantinaberlin! 😍 . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter (at Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany)

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Telling time using Berlin’s Mengenlehreuhr takes a bit of getting used to but it’s actually rather fun once you learn how. 🕰 . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Berlin #Twitter (at Budapester Straße (Berlin))

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Been munching on these seaweed chips for days now. A healthier alternative that doesn’t taste like paper. Finally. Also love it with the spicy vinegar. 💕 Both are from @manganbyiman — a social enterprise in Mindanao helping out members of the Sama Dilaut tribe. It’s a cause that’s really close to my heart. You’ll find out why in my stories. ✨ . . . . . . . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Manila . . . . . . . . . . #filipinoproducts #trylocal #trylocalph #lovemanila #christmasshopping #pinoygifts #filipinohomes #homeessentials #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #europe #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad  #womenwhohustle #supportlocal #supportlocalph #gifted #filipinosnacks (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI2huOjAO3B/?igshid=l52o0f8j68v5

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Eyewear plays your music and lets you take calls? Welcome to the future, babes. The review for the Huawei x Gentle Monster Eyewear II is now up. Link in my stories!
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I’d ask who wore it better — @juanchothecorgi or me — but I know that’s like shooting myself on the foot. 😜 Though I swear, if you start calling me Jun Ji Hyun or Cheon Song Yi, that’ll make up for choosing Juancho over me.
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#huawei #gentlemonster #almostdiplomatic #manila #huaweigentlemonster #DiplomatsWife #Diplowife #huaweieyewear2 #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #womenwhohustle #gifted #wearabletech #fashiontech (at Antipodean Manila)
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Filed under ‘answers to the question why I didn’t take the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) exams myself’. 😆 . When I was a journalist covering the Department of Foreign Affairs, I would often get told by senior diplomats that I should give the FSOE a go. Even our foreign minister at that time told me the same thing after I cornered him for a quick interview. It’s a great career and I did mull it over. But in the end, I know I love journalism more. In my 20s, I was also way too impatient, way too opinionated, and I can’t help but call out things I don’t agree with or when things are unfair. So it really is much better for our country that my mouthy self didn’t do it. . But life does love to make funny jokes on people and I ended up marrying one. In the last six years, while we were posted abroad, I had to learn to let things go, be less mouthy, be a bit more patient, and to express my disagreement without being disagreeable. It could be my husband’s traits rubbing off on me but I can always say I just matured as I neared my 30s. 😛 . And for aspiring diplomats, watch Ambassador @mtdizondevega talk about how one can become an effective FSO on my Youtube channel. ☺️ Will add a swipe up link in my stories. . If you have any questions that you would like to be answered in the upcoming videos, do comment below or send me a DM! . . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Manila . . . . . . . . . . . #manilablogger #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #asia #southeastasia #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #womenwhohustle #becomingalady #quotes #mondaymotivation #lifeinmanila #quotes #funnyquotes #keepitclassy #fso #fsoexams (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIpExytAPm1/?igshid=zop3g9n29rh5

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Had the pleasure of staying at @sonyasgarden for a weekend after we got our negative Covid-19 and wrapped up our two-week isolation. It was such a lovely experience to get close to nature, fall asleep while listening to the sound of crickets, and get to know more about planting organic fruits and vegetables. . I ate (and enjoyed!) a lot of champorado ans salad during that weekend in Tagaytay. Meat-eater Carol can’t come to the phone right now. 😉 . Sonya’s Garden is a Bed and Breakfast located in Tagaytay — a two-hour drive from Manila. It’s on higher ground so its a bit cooler and a great place to run to when you’re tired of the city hustle. The bed & breakfast also houses a couple of restaurants and a picturesque dining space dubbed as the ‘Proposal Garden’. You get a free tour of the place when you stay overnight which you should really take advantage of. I learned so much about planting that day. . It’s a place to relax and truly unwind with no wifi in the cottages. Don’t expect TVs or radios too. We stayed in the Borage cottage that had a selection of books and had the dreamiest Filipino-inspired interiors. Will talk about the place more soon on AlmostDiplomatic.com but for now, do check out this quick highlights video that’s mostly @juanchothecorgi enjoying the place. We have so many places in the Philippines worth a visit and I can’t wait until we can travel further again. That vaccine needs to get here — stat! 😍 . Fun fact: Sonya’s garden is a pet-friendly place and Ms Sonya says Juancho is their first corgi visitor. 😍 . You’re right, Tita Lo @iamlorenlegarda — it’s such a lovely place. Practically magical in the evenings, too! 💕 . . . . . #AlmostDiplomatic #Tagaytay . . . . . . . . #travelfrommanila #phtravel #manilatravel #tagaytaystaycation #sonyasgarden #bedandbreakfast #diplolife #diplowife #diplomaticlife #diplomatswife #fashion #expat #expatlife #expatliving #livingabroad #globetrotter #womenwhohustle #wakeupinthephilippines #misskanangfun #werecoverasone #tagaytaygetaway (at Sonya's Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CInCtn7Aoa1/?igshid=pz88qapfv7gf