Clear Waters, Clear Skies

When my friend Carol came home from New York for the holidays, she mentioned she wanted to take a quick beach trip and take surfing lessons while she’s here. Since I haven’t been to the beach for quite some time now and I’ve never tried surfing my entire life, I jumped on the opportunity and gladly accompanied her to the nearest beach for surfers from Manila–to the beautiful province of La Union.

I can’t believe I only visited this place now! Look at that sky and clear waters! Isn’t our country gorgeous? How can you not fall in love with the Philippines? I’m showing my love for our country even more with my With Love bag from Aranaz which has the word “Philippines” proudly weaved on it. There’s actually a great story behind this bag. I came to know of it when Aranaz asked me to part of its campaign. The With love bag was created by Aranaz for the benefit of Typhoon Haiyan victims based in Basey, Samar–a town that has mat-weaving as its primary livelihood. Needless to say, the typhoon has dampened this thriving industry. So in true bayanihan spirit, weavers from Bicol lent a helping hand by handcrafting the With Love bag for Aranaz. Aranaz is not taking any profit from this project, instead, proceeds of the With Love bag will go straight to the residents of Basey, Samar. This is what makes the With Love bag all the more precious to me and I’m honored to be part of its campaign together with women I look up to. With Love is available at all Aranaz branches and online at www.aranaz.ph.

SM Accessories hat | Moeva London bikini | Monkee Business skirt | Aranaz “With Love” bag | The Gap flipflops

P.S. If this post has you longing for the beach and looking forward to summer, you might want to join my blog giveaway!

148 Responses to “Clear Waters, Clear Skies”
  1. Quenniemacatangay

    Hi ms Camille. Your very beautiful, your posts really amazes me. I just want to inquire kun kyo din po nag makeup. Because super flawless nyu po. I believe po n yuo are gifted with beautiful skin. Yun lipstick nyu po ginagamit San nyu binibili and what brands of makeup po gambit nyu po. Gusto ko po San I try. Tnx ms Camille.

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Quennie! My favorite lippies are usually from MAC, Etude House and L’oreal. Pag makeup like blush, eyeshadows and foundation, I have so many brands that I use! Benefit, MAC, Nars, Urban Decay, Dolly Wink, Lancome, Makeup Forever, Shu Uemura, Bobbi Brown and more! :)

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  2. Christine Koay

    Looking chic in the beach, Ms Camille! Love your bikini and your skirt! And that bag is so cute.. I can see why you are proud to be a part of the campaign.. =)

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  3. charisse

    hi camille, nag message ako sa monkee business and asked them dun sa skirt.. sabi nila wala daw sila nun..
    but you said sa website mo na dun mo na order yung skirt.. aww, i really want those skirt, where can i get those kaya?

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  6. Tyrrah

    Okay! This answers my question! Its a Bikini! hehehehe. I love it, it so pretty and the beach is so beautiful it really accentuates your whole outfit. Love you po! :)

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  8. Gladys

    Paatras talaga akong nagbasa. Nandito pala ‘yung side view na ni request ko. And I was right, right? You look stunning. Your bod is perfect na po talaga. AJA! And the bikinis your are wearing really flatters your curves.

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  9. Relin

    omg your body is to die for! like srsly, how’d you get that butt? no offense tho. what workout routine do you do?

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    • Camille Co

      LOL! My butt has always been like this–kinda big haha! But they say squats help?

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  11. IVY OCAMPO

    How many Bikini’s do you have na kaya? Mga 1,782? You go to the beach often, everyday iba iba. Can I raid your closet? :)) I missed reading your blogs Ms. Camille! I know its really hard for you to schedule with what I;ve emailed you (sometime last December) anyways… I understand. I just hope that before I say goodbye to Philippines I can meet you! :)

    isabelle.ocampo13@gmail.com

    you can check your mail so you can MMK(maalaala mo kaya) what I’ve mentioned. :))

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    • Camille Co

      I don’t have a lot! :) Far from 1782! Haha! :) What is that? Let me check, my email is so busy! :( I’m so sorry!

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  12. Angeli

    I think I see the newest VS Angel… Haha. but seriously, I wish I had your body!!!! :( :) Love the outfit miss camille!

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  13. Shayne Lim

    gosh you have a great bod, so fit and curvy,so feminine tlga!!! I wonder what exercise or diet do u use to achieve or maintain such great physique?? I am loving this post,ur my FITspiration na!! take care ms. camille stay awesome..:)

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  14. maebs

    wow! you have a great body! :) pwede ng pang VS ang body mo ate cams. :) btw,sa thunderbird po ba ito sa LU?

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  15. Kim capeña

    PERFECT! Sexy talagaaaa! Jealous much sa long legs. Hahaha. I reaaally like your face I cant pick an adjective to describe it here. Say sexy ate camille! :*

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  16. Zhel

    Shems! Omg you dont have stretch marks on your butt area? How cooooome?! (Bigla daw akong naingget, haha) grabe ang sexy mo pala talaga Ms. Camile, nainspire akong mag work out ng 3 -4 times a day haha! Anyways, ano pong model ng Nikon mo Ms. Camz? :))

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    • Camille Co

      Sa sobrang taas ng araw I doubt you’ll see them in my photos! :) Meron naman siguro! :) D7000

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  18. Sydney

    OMG!!! Those flat abs!kaingit kaasar! hahaha how many times do you work out in a week and and how long?! anyways i love your shirt and the bag too! =)

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  21. Reena

    Goooooorgeous photos!!! Nakaka jelly yung figure mo pero nakaka inspire din! Will def work out na… malapit na ang summmmmmer!!! Yung previous beach post mo parang fashionistang kontrabida (the Beach Baby post last November), pero sa post na to your the sophisticated bida. ;) hehehe

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  22. Roxanne Atienza

    Aww! I hope i have a perfect body too! I will use olay na nga din for my fairer skin :p i really admire you miss cams, I love your blue bikini the skirt is ♥ i miss LU already^_^ God bless po…

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  24. April Fernando

    Hi Camille! I really love your style and unique sense of fashion! I adore you a lot!! Btw, i would like to ask your latest hair color? Thanks and stay gorgeous! :)

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  25. Colt Nava

    I super love how you’re not stick thin! You have curves in the right places and you have a bum! haha most girls with your built don’t have junks in their trunks eh. Lucky lucky girl. You are such an inspiration, Camille, fashion-wise and body-wise, I’m not fat but I’m not skinny either, I’ve always wanted to be that super skinny girl like I see on TV, I always feel like being average or medium-built is not enough, but you totally changed my point of view in this, you are successful yet humble and simple and NOT stick-thin like the rest of them. I’m not one of those crazy fanatic girls going gaga over celebs [except for Bigbang, of course] I only have a few idols and I’m proud to say that you’re one of them <3

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    • Camille Co

      Thank God for that because else, I’ll be a walking stick LOL! :) Thanks Kathleen! I’m flattered :) Love your body and take care of it! Health is wealth :)

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  26. Ava

    Ohhh-emmmm-geeee!! You are soooo sexy, Ms. Camille! :) Your body has indeed transformed! I was browsing through your old blog posts and deym! kitang kita ang transformation, in a good way of course! You look soo fit (and sexy! paulit-ulit?! Market Market?! haha! :P) May I know what workouts do you do, Ms. Camille? I am following you on Instagram and would love to see you post some workout vids, if you don’t mind. Hihi! ;) Try ko lang maging sexy katulad mo kahit katiting lang. Thanks in advance! Hehe! :D Stay gorgeous!!

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    • Camille Co

      Nagulat din ako sa transformation LOL! I guess the work outs are paying off. Or maybe it comes with growing up as well? Sige I’ll see if I can post videos but usually it’s just the usual free weights, sit ups, planks, trx, bosu ball etc :)

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  27. Kath

    Wowwwwwww! you are so gorgeous and even sexier now. and your skin is so radiant and kinis. i love you ms. camille :)

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  33. Angelic Robles

    So ethereal! Congratulations on your latest campaign, Miss Camille! Aranaz’s efforts are certainly a huge help. The native style of your bag’s woven material very much suits our unyielding Filipino spirit: close-knit as a nation, and unwaveringly loyal to our countrymen. I think you are a great example of these traits for this post.

    I’d like to say your swimwear is a definite WOW! Your silhouette looks different, so to speak. I’m used to you working your heels, pumps, and even flats, but here, au naturale’s the word with those pretty flip-flops!

    It’s wonderful to see you in a spread I like to think of as elemental. The light just catches in the blue hues of the sea behind you, giving your whole look a very lithe vibe. Your close-ups show off your beach-ready skin. (How were the waves? The surfing lessons? Would love to hear about your adventures!) The fifth to last picture is my favorite close-up shot of you. You look so pretty with your smile!

    I’m already longing for surf, sand, and sea because of these pictures! Thank you for sharing this little taste of summer!

    P.S. I’m sorry if my comments don’t show up on your comment form submissions. I do read through your entries. I think I reloaded the page once, and I didn’t get to see if what I wrote was placed for moderation. :-(

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    • Camille Co

      Oh don’t be sorry! Better to be sure right? Thank you Angelic! I love how you were able to associate the woven bag to our values and culture :)

      About the waves, surfing and my other experiences, I’ll share them on my future post! :)

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  36. Mary Ann

    Wow miss camille, you are so white and sexy!
    Been wanting to see you in a bikini and at last!

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  38. Krysna

    Hello! I am glad to hear nice comments from our place. And I would love to meet you in person when you come back here at Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union. Love lots!

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  39. Kris

    Hi Miss Camille you’re so pretty, and inspiring because despite being able to buy luxury bags, you still support the local ones especially those that are made for a cause :)
    …anyways, can i get an opinion about Tutum shop ( i followed the link in one of your posts)? Because i ordered a bag from their website and sent my deposit slip already but no response after that :(

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  41. Sherley

    A very tasteful outfit and the swimsuit is just perfect. It is very cold where I am so these pictures made me think of summer.

    xoSherley.blogspot.com

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  42. denisevhianca

    Aweee first photo is <3 :)) Everything here in this post are all beautiful!!!! Wish to visit La Union too.

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  43. Molly

    you’ve gained weight! but it looks good on you :)

    P.S. dalaga na nag ppost na ng naka two piece :p

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  45. blue

    witweew!!!! bikini with no cover-ups indeed..the color looks sooo good on you..mas lalong lumalabas pagiging fair mo..the bag is adorable..how i wish i can be as confident..hahaha..:) have fun! :) xoxo

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    • Camille Co

      I think blue does that to my skin talaga :) Thank you! :) Don’t be shy!

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  46. Anne

    Wow super sexy Cams! I love the photo of you and the skirt being blown by the wind (3rd photo). And you’re in BLUE!!! I love blue… <3 The bag is perfect for the coming summer days plus the message is beautiful. :) I'm looking forward to your Sinulog and Switzerland posts!

    http://annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com/

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  48. Ohms

    super sexy Ms. Cams, My first try in surfing at La Union was last year. Its great and fullfilling. Have u tried? Love your suit.:)

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  50. Ren

    Why are you shining bright like a diamonds? Dahil sa sunlight or talagang ikaw lang talaga? What a figure! I’m getting motivated to be more fitter already. No food!! Yess food!! Ano ba talaga ;)

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    • Camille Co

      Sunlight siguro haha! :) Thanks Ren! Yes to food, but yes to working out as well!

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  55. Sharon He

    Hi Camille! Can i have your email because i have been designing since i was 9 and now im 12 and i would like to show you some of my designs (if its not too much trouble) and some comments. If you cant, its ok but thanks anyways!

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  57. Naaj Rona

    You look like a doll in this outfit, the skirt is gorgeous and the purple suits you a lot, looking like a princess and a doll ( don’t know if that makes sense)

    I am missing the beach and already planned a trip to GOA, can’t wait. Philippines looks beautiful and I can’t wait to visit it one day.
    The victims are still in my prayers

    Naaj Ronas Lifestyle

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  58. freja

    Oh my gosh, I would like to commend you for being shameless this time :-),,,,I guess you definitely have it, So flaunt it, we love you camille, never fail to surprise us

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    • Camille Co

      Wag naman shameless LOL! It sounds a little off. Haha! Maybe braver? Thanks Freja!

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  59. nica raye

    So flawless!!! Gusto ko din ng ganyan skin paano ba yan? Hahaha . I can’t wait for summer :))

    P.s
    Hope you post something like what to wear on valentines when you’re single and dating with friends lang. Hehehe!

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  63. Krissy

    This is your first blog post ever where you’re wearing a two-piece with no cover-ups. :)

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  67. Jona De Guzman

    This is the first time I saw you wearing just a bikini! Pretty and sexy! xx

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  68. Tasha D.

    ay ang taraaaaaaay. haha! tumu-two piece na! you look so white! do you ever get tan? Bet ko sana magpa-tan kaso my skin gets easily irritated when exposed to direct sunlight eh.

    P.S. Your photos look GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS! taken ba by Nikon? crystal clear ang peg! Di ko keri yan…may chismis ang mala-manhole kong pores. chozzzzzzzz haha! #GROSS di naman manhole levels…mga eye of a needle level lang. #GROSSparin haha!

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    • Camille Co

      It’s so unbelievably hard for me to get a tan. I can put tanning lotion and spend an entire day under the sun and still not get that golden tan. No one even notices it LOL! Mega-effort to get a tan for me. But I still keep trying :)

      And yes, I was still using my Nikon here :) With sunlight, hindi mahahalata ang pores! :)

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