Balmain x H&M Recreation

You are probably wondering (as a fashion enthusiast), what are the items that sold out in record time last year? No? Well, let me atleast tell you some of it anyway. =))

I'm only going to talk about one of those items and you could have guessed that Kendall Jenner being one of the endorsers played part in it. I mean seriously, anything that that family touches turns to gold! And let's just add the fact that Adidas Yeezy Boost sneakers that the whole family wears got sold out in 15 minutes. Yowza! Anyway I digress, I am talking about the Balmain x H&M collaboration. The entire collection was sold out in minutes too.

Like this is news right? H&M's collab with designers is one of the most anticipated events in the fashion calendar. This is already their second collab this year after Alexander Wang and we knew what happened there (30 mins record). My favorite pieces from the collection would have to be the jackets and the jewelries. But as though I stood a chance there. Sigh. So, what a girl's gotta do? Re-create. ;)

First look:

Top/Boots: H&M; Skirt/Belt: Dorothy Perkins

Second look:

Coat: Zalora; Belt: Dorothy Perkins; Shoes: H&M

UP!!!

Nothing special. I just feel that things are looking up lately in this little styleblogging world of mine especially when I look at the numbers in this blog. Wow, I really do appreciate statistics now. :P So, what better way to express my gratitude and happiness than by posting this very spontaneous shot of me holding a set of balloons that I borrowed from a vendor and totally reminiscent of that house in the cartoon movie. Hehe. I hope everyone is having a great week so far. :)

Dress: Topshop; Shoes: H&M

Them Thigh Highs

Late news but as a style/fashion blogger I feel a bit compelled to write something about this fashion giant and its recent opening in our country (their 55th!) – H&M.

I had my first experience about 5 years ago. I was in HK and much eager to see this retail brand that one of my favorite lifestyle bloggers is raving about. It was January, end of season sale and let’s just say it didn’t take minutes for me to love the shop upon entering. Lol! My very first treasured purchase is a pair of snakeskin cutout booties for just 100 HKD. I call them my “hooker shoes” and I wore ‘em to an event here.

I had my hesitations when this Swedish company announced their opening here. H&M visit is always a highlight of my travel abroad (lol!). I cherish those spring in my steps when I finally reach a mall that has their store. And them opening a branch in the mall where I go to during weekends would only mean bankruptcy for me. Lol.

But I guess all that changed when I found these thigh highs in the shop last month. I’ve been ogling these babies since late of 2013 and could only ooh and aah over the style mavens wearing them. As a shoelover, I was completely hopeless that I’d find anything like this here in our country but there they were displayed in my size at H&M Makati. Yay! What can I say? It was definitely meant to be. Lol.

I’ve worn it a couple of times and even performed a Latin track in them. Oh my. Click here. Dress over pants trend is the new louche layering for 2015 and this is somehow a preview of that look. Not sure if I’ll completely try it though. We’ll see.

Top: Unbranded

Skirt: Maldita

Shoes: H&M

Watch: Guess

Necklace: Zara

Bday Suit

Has it happened to you before? You're in another country spending your birthday weekend and all of a sudden, you receive a fancy lunch invitation from someone. I was even so proud to have packed lightly for my 4-day trip (everything in just one medium-sized tote with just a ballet flats and slip-ons). So you could just imagine how panicked I was when I got the invitation. This is truly a "I have nothing to wear" moment. Lol! I initially considered taking a raincheck but luckily I did my shopping quite early and scored this marked down high-low dress at H&M (15 SGD baby!). Well, the shoes were something new as well and somehow matched this vest (my airport-look!) though I know the whole look is best with heels. The earcuffs? Yes, I got them the same day with the dress. I've been looking for this since forever. I mean, don't you just love H&M? Haha! 

Oh and if you're asking, yeah the lunch date turned out fine. It was a good day! :)

Vest: Mango

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Rubi

Earcuffs: H&M

Watch: Mango