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

Bubblegum!

With Manila's temperature recording it's highest to 37-degree Celsius last Friday, I'm sure that every FIlipino would just die for a piece of Olaf's cloud of flurry.  But since that is impossible, I'll be happy with having refreshments as a replacement.  And what's the first refreshment that comes to your mind during summer?  Please say ice cream, please say ice cream.  Hahaha!!

I knew it.  This is what actually inspired my #ootd today.  And since it's #tbt, this outfit is actually a #throwback to this favorite ice cream flavor of mine that I used to enjoy when I was a kid.  I've been looking for a photo of it via Google but sadly, I couldn't find any.  I do remember the brand being Coney Island though and of course, the colors.  It's part pink/ part mint (or light-blue) and it has this yummy bubblegum at the bottom of the cone. Hehe. :) So if this post actually made you wanna eat an ice cream right now, go ahead and indulge. =)

Top: Aeropostale

Skirt: The Ramp

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Blazer: Sari-sari

MET Inspired

In my other lifestyle blog, I made a #threesomethursday post about my work outfit being influenced by recent events.  I can still remember what they were all about.  One is about wearing corsets.  I saw a Huffingtonpost  news article about a girl in Europe who made her waist size smaller by wearing corset everyday.  Not that I'd do the same.  Lol.  The others were about wearing black and white as a tribute to Michael Jackson's death anniversary (of course it was about the song, haha!) and doing a colorblocking of royal colors just in time for the royal birth. ;) 

Yesterday (yes, this post is very recent!) I was resigned to wearing an old combo of black and red at work when inspiration hit me while browsing through the MET Gala 2014 gowns!  Well, it wouldn't be such a highly-anticipated fasion event for nothing!  I'm still in an Emma Stone girlcrush mode after watching The Amazing Spiderman 2 last Friday with my friends at work Sad ending for Gwen Stacy tough (*tear) but I mean seriously, who doesn't adore Emma Stone? :)  Pink and Emma and automatically she's in my one of the best dressed list.  And please, let's not talk about how adorable he and Andrew look together at the red carpet.  So before I swoon further, I give you my Emma-Stone-MET-look-inspired workwear. :)

P.S.  Check out my other blog for a #threesomethursday post about wearing pink and red. :)

Top: Tomato

Skirt: Forever21

Belt: Meg

Shoes: Call It Spring

Winter White

The Winter White theme has been on since like forever.  And just because it has “winter” word into it doesn’t mean that it’s not applicable in this tropical country.  Nope.  Certainly not.  Atleast for me! *laughs out loud*   

I’ve seen Iron Man 3 before but I happen to catch it again a few days TV prior to the day I wore this.  When I saw Gwyneth Paltrow in that white-on-white ensemble on the very first few scenes, a sudden flash of inspiration hit me.    I just knew that I have to reproduce something like it.  It's so smart and sophisticated.  So as a slight modification instead of a white dress, I opted for a white skinny jeans and a white tank top.  And to break up the look, I knew something dark such as bright red pointy flats the exact hue of my lips would be a good mix. 

And now that I have recreated her look, it’s time to work on establishing her figure.  Ooh la la.  Who doesn’t envy her physique?  A woman of marvel indeed! ;)

Blazer: Mango

Skinny Jeans: Mango

Tank top: Topshop

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Watch: Mango

Lips: Revlon True Red

Zebra Stripes

If you see a dress modeled by a Victoria's secret vixen Miranda Kerr in a fashion boutique catalog, what's the chance of you wearing it better? Nil.  Nada. Null.  Zero.  Absolute zip.  Haha! This number with contrasting neutrals is something that I will never miss from Mango.  The material, albeit figure-hugging, will always be work-appropriate for me.  In the catalog, Miranda wore it with a huge black belt (like seriously, is there a need to emphasize her already minuscule waist? :)) but thankfully, this yet-another monochrome vest has always got my back (or rather my waist, haha!).  Didn't wanna deviate from the theme, I wore it with my comfy snakeskin print pumps. :)

Dress: Mango

Vest: Forever21

Necklace: Accessorize

Watch: Mango

Shoes: Marks and Spencer
Sunnies: from Hanoi night market

Dots & Lace

This skirt, aside from being a steal from Topshop on a discounted price being the last of its size, has become a yardstick of how much I gain weight. :P  The fit is just right (and makes no leeway for any size increase whatsoever) when I first saw it and stubbornly insisted to buy it using the excuse "office-wearable". Luckily, for times when I slack on my diet a peplum top comes to the rescue to keep off those bulges when it feels too tight. :P

P.S.  I really need to start measuring my weight and don't just depend on clothes to tell me my body's status.  Hehe. :D

Top: Dorothy Perkins Polka Dot Peplum

Skirt: Topshop

Necklace: Chatuchak store in Bangkok

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Watch and Wallet: Mango 

Hint of Gold!

This combination is memorable because its something quick that I came up with in that morning.  The inspiration came from the gold skinny belt that my Aunt left at home.  I thought I might as well use it while it's there.  Haha.  I created a blue color scheme by pairing my trumpet dress with that cobalt blue blazer from Mango (that will forever remind me of Kate Moss in that Mango cover).  It has some gold buttons that perfectly match the gold tip teal shoes.  For the accessories, I opted for a different hue with some emerald-like layered necklace.  And oh, I remember having a movie date in that afternoon too! :P

Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Blazer: Mango

Shoes: Dorothy Perkins

Necklace: Unbranded

Belt: Unbranded

Sunnies: Ray-ban