STYLE BLOGGING 101

I haven't posted anything in a while probably because it was a lot more work than I thought it was going to be. It was becoming impossible to get pictures of my daily looks (unless I hired a photographer that would shadow my every move). I wonder if that's how style bloggers live now a days? That only makes this even more intimating.

Nevertheless, I'm giving this another try. If I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it BETTER. But, I need to think this through that means solving a few things. 

1. How do I post quality pictures that doesn't require a photographer? 

-Well, I could ask people to take pictures of me, but that is actually getting harder to do. You would think your own sister would do it, but no, they wouldn't. You could ask a friend to do it, but somehow it gets harder to tell them again and again to get a better angle (you just sound vain and conceited). I could keep taking selfies but that wouldn't capture the whole look (Again, you are only validating your own narcissism). This leaves me with only one other option and that is to invest in a tripod and a remote control to take pictures of myself. 

2. How to tell my story? 

-I always find it hard to say why I chose my outfit or what makes it great. I've thought about how I could do this and I thought to myself, "I should check out my competition." This means getting lost in these amazing style blogs and see what they are doing right. This should give me a general idea of what to write about. I've heard a lot of great things about Madewell's blog "Madewell Musings," so I'm going to scope them out first and see if that will inspire me to write my own story. 

3. How do make myself stand out? 

-There are probably a thousand other style blogs out there, so how do I set myself apart from them? Every time someone asks me, "what makes you unique?" I just freeze up and I just hear this cricket sound in my head. So although, I have not figured this part out, I hope that doing this blog will shed some light on what truly makes me unique and will hopefully inspire other people to find themselves. 

Printed Pants

Hello Sunshine!

Nothing much really happened today, but I did get to wear some of my spring-summer wardrobe since the weather has been pretty great. One of my favorite pieces is this printed harem pants that I bought from Topshop. I know you can find a cheaper alternative, but I absolutely love the fit of this pants. It makes a huge difference how the pants really fit you because other harem pants makes your hips look wider. Aside from the fit, make sure to choose a print that fits your personality, does not overwhelm you and will not be so memorable that people will know when you repeat an outfit.

Top: J Crew Tee
Harem Pants: Topshop (PRINT SOLD OUT!)
Alternative: Topshop ($56), Nikki Rich ($55), Maison Scotch ($150)

Printed Skirt

Chinese New Year!

Something Yellow

In a Hairy Situation

Feeling Floral

Shades of Grey

Leather Sleeves

White Lace

Make-Up Gift Guide: Under $20

 

Pink Creation

Black and White Skirt

Travel Essentials

Just arrived here in Manila, Philippines a month ago and I still can't believed how hard it was to pack everything. So, I wanted to share a few of my travel essentials that every girl should have. Hopefully, you have better luck in fitting everything in your luggage than I did. 

1. Illesteva Acetate Sunglasses ($165)

2. Uniqlo Cardigan ($12.90) ON SALE!
3.Repetto Ballet Flats ($265)
4. Alexander Wang Shirt  ($88)
5. Topshop Moto Jeans ($80)
6. Tumi Neck Rest Pillow ($35)
7. Smythson Grosvenor Slim Travel Wallet ($670)
8. Chloe Baylee Leather Tote ($2250, only available in white) OUT OF STOCK




White Wash: Summer Essentials

Wear something white to cool you down this summer. Match a plain white tee with a comfy pair of espadrilles to get you where you want to go without breaking a sweat. 

1. Topshop White Broderie Bikini ($64) 

2. Alexander McQueen Razor Blade Scarf ($189.16)

3. Marc Jacobs Techno Wingman Wristlet ($118)

4. Gap Essential V-Neck T ($15)

5. River Island Clear Frame Retro Sunglasses ($26)

6. Soludos Blue Linen Derby Lace Up ($55)

7. Topshop Moto White Leigh Jeans ($76)

8. Essie Borrowed and Blue ($8) 

9. Shu Uemura Limited Edition Eyeliner ($21)  

Stars and Stripes: Wear Something Red, White and Blue

It's the fourth of July weekend! Whether you're planning to go on a picnic, barbeque out in the backyard or watch the fireworks at the beach, here's something to inspire you to celebrate this holiday.

1. Oasis Straw Shoulder bag ($35)
2. Equipment Signature Sleeveless Blouse ($178)
3. Sprinkles Cupcakes
4. Sea Strip Print Shorts ($290)
5. Chloe Runway Sandals in Gold ($675)

One Hot Day

When I wore this outfit yesterday, I didn't expect the weather to be so hot. All I could think of as I was walking was why didn't I wear shorts today? Anyways, looking at the pictures now, I think I pulled it together and didn't show how much the weather was really affecting me. I was probably glad to have a few minutes under a tree.However, this also gave me an idea to remix this silk blouse, maybe in a future blog post, to wear it with a pair of shorts and some cute sandals.

Top: American Eagle
Alternative Tops: Equipment ($166.99)
Sunglasses: Free People
Shoes: CMG, Philippines
Jewelry: click here for the Facebook page or message me to inquire

Spring Pastels

I've said it before, but I'm saying it again, mint green is THE spring pastel color. I love how this silk blouse complements this geometric necklace perfectly. And, it wouldn't be complete without a few arm candy to match the whole look. Although I wasn't able to get a full shot, I did manage to get someone to get a shot of these new cool accessories. Hope you guys enjoy it and feel inspired!

Top: Mosaic Boutique, Philippines
Alternative Top: Band of Outsiders ($280)
Watch: Marc Jacobs
Jewelry: click here for the Facebook page or message me to inquire

Mixing Prints

 

I've always loved weekends, but this time I can't even enjoy it. I just have too much work to do. I did try to have fun with my look of the day, hoping that it would cheer me up. Though you might be skeptic since I was not smiling in this picture, I actually did have fun. The "no smile" face was more for the drama of the shot.

This spring season, I've been seeing a lot of people try to mix prints and I wanted to show my own version of this trend. I chose a printed dress (well half of it) and a printed pair of shoes. I think both prints absolutely work together just as polka dots and stripes would match each other.

The trick is finding the right balance between the two prints. You never want to have an overwhelming amount of print. This will only make you seem as if the fabric swallowed you whole. Try playing with it by putting things against each other. If you want to ease into it but still look chic, maybe try a floral printed skirt with a stripes top. Above all else, don't forget to have fun.

Dress: Forever 21
Dress Alts: Forever 21 ($27.80), Urban Outfitters ($39.99), Armani Exchange ($98)
Shoes: Prabal Gurung for Target
Shoes Alts: Topshop ($116), Madison Harding ($231), Nine West ($39.49)
Accessories: click here for the Facebook page or you can message me

Urban Jungle

Another week has flown by and I didn't even notice it. Sometimes, I think I take it for granted that I would have another day to do the things that I need to do. I know I admit it, "I'm a procrastinator." I always plan ahead, but never them until the very last minute. I'm actually in the middle of doing something, but this "rut," I'm in also inspired me to create this outfit. 

I named this piece, "urban jungle," as a way to unleash all those doubts and fears. I am that animal who has to cope with the pressures of everyday life. Everyone has probably felt this way, one time or another, but I wanted to share with you my way of overcoming this. For me, it's about living a more creative life whether it's a hobby (e.g. painting or knitting) or expressing yourself through an outfit. In this look, I wore an animal printed button down shirt, paired it with a bright red lipstick and black gladiator sandals.

Top: Forever 21
Top Alternatives: Equipment ($110), Forever 21 ($22.80), Zara ($79.90)
Jeans: Topshop
Shoes: Boutique store from Hong Kong
Shoes Alternatives: Brian Atwood ($325), ASOS ($36.58), Tory Burch ($285)
Accessories: click here to inquire on the facebook page or you can send me a message here.