CHIC IN THE TROPICS | A Detroit Style Blogger and Filmmaker

Rad For Some Plaid

Plaid Moto Jacket, Bongo | loose satin tank, Abound | bucket bag, Steve Madden | leather lined pants, Romwe | Tika2 burgundy faux croc skate shoes, Topshop

A friend of mine back in the Philippines jealously quipped at one of my photos saying, "aren't you just sooo lucky being able to wear leather jackets without having your pits sweat buckets!"(and no, she wasn't rapping when she said this, haha). I guess you can call this my little tradeoff for missing out on all the beach and island hopping adventures back in the tropics. I know I'm missing out a lot, but hey, at least I get to rock a leather jacket in April. Take that, friend (haha, hear my bitterness talking?)!

On another note, I'm feeling steadily grand these days-- starting to meet creatives and other bloggers in Metro Detroit, steadily working on the groundwork of our revived video and film company, and my baby is doing better with sleep training and mobility milestones. Life's a daily challenge but hey, gotta be thankful for the small things.

Hope you're all doing great! xx

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Photo Diary: Toronto, September 2014

random streets and scenes, downtown Toronto

Photos by Thaad and Eden Sabolboro

Ah... Toronto. It is downright impossible NOT to fall in love with this beautiful and extremely vibrant city. I'm all about big cities that put arts and culture at the forefront, and Toronto is definitely one of those places where there's just so much of that to experience. After having the opportunity to visit the lovely city twice over the past year, I feel pretty blessed to have witnessed a smorgasbord of cultural experiences that I feel has personally enriched me. And not only that, the food and the people are always awesome. Toronto, I'll always miss you!

Early in September of last year, my heavily pregnant self went along with my husband and my brother and sister-in-law to attend the Toronto International Film Festival for the very first time, which has always been on my bucket list as an aspiring filmmaker. I'll be reserving actual photos of my festival experience along with a few survival tips in another blog post (trust me, you'll need it!), but for now, I'd like to share some of the snaps we got of Toronto-- it just comes more and more alive with every angle. :)

More over at Instagram @edeninthemitten -- see you there!

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Goodbye to the Thigh High

Bomber jacket, Zara | black dress, thrifted |bucket bag, Steve Madden | thigh-high boots, Wild Diva | tassel necklace, New York and Co.

After months of waiting and several freak snowy days in between, spring has really finally landed in my part of the Midwest. And I'm not talking about the 10-degree false alarms, I'm talking about sunny, fairly cool 50-to-60-degree weather, which is absolutely just perfect in my book. You're not sweltering and sticky with sweat, and yet, the sun is completely out and casting lovely rays. Though I miss crazy hot beach weather in the Philippines, nothing is more lovely than the perfect spring day. :)

Since winter is finally bidding adieu, these boots would also have to go for now. They've been my companion almost every time I'm out in the winter, as they feel perfectly dry and insulated, and I think just a tad bit too hot for spring.

Btw, don't be a stranger! Do connect with me over on instagram @edeninthemitten where I post tons of food porn, girly things here and there, and a whole lot more. :)

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My Little Bambino

Literally the most beautiful thing I've ever conceived in my life. I certainly wasn't prepared to fall deeper and deeper in love everyday-- it sure makes the stretch marks, sleepless nights, and the bouts of exhaustion worth it! Don't grow up too fast, little bub! :)