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

Festival Spirit

Blame it on my Western dressing influence but Coachella is coming this week in Cali and I can't help but get a bit excited. Having said that, allow me to recall this poignant conversation I had with my Polish ex-boyfriend when we were still together. We were about to enter the mall when we came across this Korean mom whom he found so cute with her loosely thrown together articles of clothing and a strapped baby carrier. When he found out that I don’t share the same opinion about the woman’s laidback style (no jealousy here and he asked for my opinion to which I said "it's okay"), he simply stated “You all try to dress just like the Westerns do.”  Oh-kay. We didn’t really exactly have an argument about it but style is all about preference and it’s not my fault if I look up to Western fashion for inspiration. Right?

Anyway, back to Coachella. Yes it is a music festival but over the years with it's celebrity attendance, it has become a fashion festival too. I'm looking forward to what the celebrities would be wearing for the affair. Some has even predicted that with different retailers partnering up with the event organizers (hello H&M!), this event is well on its way on becoming a runway show soon. Fun!

If I were to attend a Coachella event, this is prolly what I’d wear. Instead of the usual cut-offs, I’d wear this asymmetric skirt I got on sale online. The event takes place in a desert like location in Cali so I think this crop top would pass for some abs (albet invisible, lol!) display and a wide-brim hat for protection from the sun. Lastly, I’ll finish this look off with some festival-ready ankle booties. All black may not be a typical color but the Kardashian sisters made it work some years ago! ;)

This is exactly what I wore to a street party held at concert grounds of Mall of Asia two weeks ago. What's best about this is that once again, it had the Topshop seal of approval in my Instagram. I really hope to see them use my photo one day. :)

Hat: Unbranded; Top: Topshop; Skirt: Zalora PH

Shoes: Mango; Bag: Charles 'n Keith

Japanese School Uniform

Japanese school uniforms are interesting because they are quite different from the standard school uniform of Western schools. It has been an iconic look of students in Japan because of the mangas and has even become uhmmm a fetish item for adult entertainment (what?!?!). I really didn't get that latter part but one look at it and I could say that it could pass for a corporate look - I mean the top part of course.

Today's #ootd feature is inspired by these so-called seifuku. It doesn't even have that sailor collar that reminds me of Sailor Moon but I learned that the students vary the layering styles according to seasons - hence here it is a blazer with a color that harmonizes with the skirt (it's actually a bright orange). The necktie is also another variation since most pictures would feature a bow. I just realized that I have experimented with different accessories before - suspenders, belts and hats but never a necktie. Why? Because I don't know how to do it. Lol! So what's the solution? Find a ready-made one in the kiddie section of the department store. Hahaha. I remember my brother having this when he was younger. =))) Of course, if the need arises like getting married in the future, I'd have to learn how to do the proper one for the husband. Right??? Riiiiiggghhhtttt! =))))

 Blazer: Mango

Buttondown: Mango

Skirt: Topshop

Shoes: Marks and Spencer

Bag: Charles 'n Keith

Sunnies: Flea market in Osaka

Pleated Culottes

A skirt-trouser hybrid – this is what makes this piece tough to pull off. It is also the reason why I’ve had this for a long time but wore it only a couple of times thinking it’s not that bad since like the PVC skirt in my last post, I got it also on sale from the same shop. :P

But with its recent resurgence in the runways, countless inspiring ways have emerged to wear this wide-leg bottoms  and I just couldn’t help being inspired. So, in a matter of months, I’ve managed to wear it in three ways as seen in my other blog here. :P But my personal favorite would have to be the one below: with my inspiration for losing weight this year – the cropped top (haha!) and a tailored jacket.

My favorite feeling is whenever I walk down the stairs.  What with its volume, yes it flows and sways but no need to fear on seeing undergarments because it is essentially a pants. Haha! 

Blazer: Mango

Top: Forever21

Trousers: Topshop

Shoes: Ezra by Zalora

Bag: Charles 'n Keith

Sunnies: Flea market find

PVC!

When this skirt first caught my eye, it was on sale. The color is neutral and makes for an easy palette. Plus, it has my size. What’s there not to like? My friend Ana reacted in a way that says – “Go! Only you can pull that off.”  But seriously, PVC in a pencil cut is just like any other normal work skirt. Need further proof? Check the three ways I wore it here. It’s just a material that can be quite uncomfortable at first and inconvenient if you’re not in a say, well-ventilated area. Paired with a white buttondown below, it couldn’t be more office-appropriate.  J

Sunnies: Ray Ban

Top: Mango

Belt: Mango

Skirt: Topshop

Shoes: Janylyn

Necklace: Zara

Drama!

The statement necklace and the long slit.  Perhaps nothing spells DRAMA more than this #ootd.  Although inspired by one of Blair Eadie's looks, a "special" friend couldn't help conjure up an image of one of Angelina Jolie's red carpet moment.  Can't blame him.  Maybe it's a way of channeling Mrs Smith's look just in time for her movie Maleficent (will hit the theaters next week I believe).  A sideway shot of this though could very well remind you of another celebrity - the future Mrs West (Kim K).  But I wouldn't post a picture though and leave that up to your imagination. :)

Necklace: Apartment 8

Dress: Topshop

Top: Dorothy Perkins

Shoes: Zara

Sunnies: Osaka flea market