Outfit of the Week: Laidback

It's been a while since I've posted an outfit post.  Blame it on the lazy me.  LOL!  This week's outfit is what I call laidback.  Ever get those days wherein you just want to chill but do not want to look frumpy while doing it?  Here ya go!  A simple top paired with a simple pair of chinos plus a bit of bling equals a relaxed yet totally appropriate look.  If you ask me where I could possibly wear this out, then I'd say:

1.  Shopping 

2.  A kid's (or a grownup's!) birthday party 

3.  Lunch (or even casual dinner) out with friends  

4.  Weekend getaway/out of town 

See?  So versatile!  The key to the outfit is the chinos.  I love how it's relaxed, yet it gives off a not-so-casual vibe.  So friends, to you I say find the perfect pair of chinos and hoard, hoard, hoard!  

Top:  Zara
Pants:  Gap
Bag:  Hermes
Shoes:  Syrup
Belt:  Uniqlo
Necklace:  Lovisa

Outfit of the Week: Going Back In Time

Presenting:  my teeny-bopper outfit.  LOL!  When I first laid my eyes on this jumper, I really wanted it.  But I wasn't too sure if it would be age-appropriate for me.  I texted my friend KL and asked, and her reply was a resounding yes!  Hence, you are seeing me and my outfit in this post.  Blame KL if you have been forever traumatized.  Haha!  Kidding aside, I wore this on the plane on our way to Hong Kong.  I love how comfortable the jumper is!  And since my gladiator flats have not seen the day since the LA outfit post, I figured I might as well make the most of out it!  First time I wore a hat too!  Not to shabby, eh?  Hope you guys like it! 

Jumper:  Mango
Top:  Forever 21
Bag:  Givenchy
Shoes:  Forever 21
Hat:  Zara
Sunnies:  Forever 21

Outfit of the Week: Biker Chick

And for the last outfit in this LA series, I give you the biker chick look.  Ok ok so it doesn't look anything like a biker outfit... well, maybe a little?  The top surely looks like it, right?  When I first got the top, I really didn't know what to do with it.  Loved the design, but wearing it with a camisole inside wouldn't look nice.  Besides, it would also be too hot for this kind of weather in Manila.  And wearing it with nothing inside would look too scandalous.  So what's a girl to do?  Bring it to LA where people couldn't care less about what you're wearing!  LOL!  Actually just wore this on a shopping trip, hence, the extremely casual flip flops.  Oops!  Haha!  Hope you guys like it though! XOXO

Top:  Mossimo
Skirt:  Zara
Bag:  Givenchy
Shoes:  Tkees
Watch:  Rolex

Outfit of the Week: Jazz It Up

Just a typical outfit at the mall.  LOL.  I'm kidding.  Well, sort of.  Because I really did wear this to the mall, BUT, I went on to an event afterwards.  If you've read about my past outfit posts on how much I love kimonos, this just goes to show that I'm still not over them.  I love how just throwing a kimono over a casual dress and adding some accessories immediately jazzes up an outfit.  Which reminds me, I have to stock up on accessories!  Gah!  No worries though.. as of writing, I am on foreign land.  So expect another travel post coming up real soon!  Oh and by the way, Happy Easter!

Kimono:  Forever 21
Dress:  Zara TRF
Necklace:  from the bazaar
Bracelet:  from the bazaar
Ring:  from Joyce Hong Kong
Clutch:  Prada
Shoes:  Forever 21

S-A-L-E

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Yes, the holidays may be over, but my most favorite holiday may just be starting... The SALE Season!  LOL!  Yup, start counting those moolah you've collected over the holidays because you just might have enough reason to put it into good use!  So what's on sale?  Here's the list:

STARTS TODAY (JANUARY 2, 2014):  ZARA

STARTS TOMORROW (JANUARY 3, 2014):  RSSI Stores

RUSTAN'S

STARTS ON SATURDAY (JANUARY 4, 2014):  DEBENHAMS

STARTS ON JANUARY 6, 2014:  ADORA

Aaaaah!!!  So are you as excited as I am?  Sigh, looks like I'll be throwing my need-to-shop-less New Year's resolution out the window on just the second day of the year!  See you at the stores!

Outfit of the Week: Vest Interests

LOL.  Sorry for the corny title.  I needed something to go with vest and this was the first thing that popped into my mind.  And being in a hurry as I type this, I guess it'll have to do :)  For some reason, I always associate vests with business, like they are only meant for business attire.  But that's so not true.  Today, I'll give it a different spin by pairing it with shorts.  It creates a perfect balance because the vest makes the shorts a little bit more formal, while the shorts make the vest a little bit more casual.  Do I make sense?  This would be ideal for casual meetings, or if you just want to go out but do not want people to think you just rolled out of the bed and didn't make an effort in dressing up.  Just throw on the vest, and voila!  Instant outfit changer.  How do you like it?   

Vest:  Zara
Top:  Dorothy Perkins
Shorts:  Forever 21
Bag:  Celine
Shoes:  Topshop

Outfit of the Week: Colorblock

I've been fascinated by the colorblock trend for quite some time now, but never got to try it out.  This week, finally threw together some solid colors and voila!  Colorblocking.  Or as Hubby would say, it's my minion outfit.  Yep, didn't realize that I looked like a minion with my yellow top and blue shorts, but to be compared to a minion, I think it's quite cute.  Despicable Me 1 and 2 are my favorites and it never gets tiring even if you watch it several times, or several hundred times!

Special mention to my shoes.  They're one of the most comfortable pairs I've worn, ever!  Can you guess where I got them?  Payless ShoeSource!  Such a steal too since they're having a buy-two-pairs-for-Php 1250 promo.  Amazing.  I think the promo is still ongoing now so better run to your nearest Payless store and get your shoe fix!

Top:  Zara
Shorts:  Gap
Shoes:  Airwalk
Bag:  Fendi

Pssst! More Sale Happening This Week!

So it's official.  The whole world is on sale.  Kidding.  Well, sort of.  Why? Because the sale season is finally on full blast.  Remember my post here and here?  Well now you can add these brands because they're also on sale!

What's on sale starting tomorrow:

What's on sale starting Friday:

Excited?  So am I!  So be sure to check your credit card limit because it's surely going to get maxed out!  Happy shopping!

Outfit of the Week: Gentleman

My outfit for this week is inspired by PSY's "Gentleman".  Have you guys seen the music video yet?  That song has been on constant playback on my phone last weekend and I still have LSS (last song syndrome) right now!  Ah, the power of PSY.  Actually, I've been obsessed with the harem pants for a while back now.  This pair I'm wearing has actually been sitting in my closet for quite some time; I just haven't found a creative way of wearing them without looking too sloppy.  The failure of finding something interesting and blog-worthy made me search farther into my closet and voila!  I found my harem pants!  And just in time too, since I've watched the "Gentleman" video one too many times.  Besides, I've been wearing too much girly stuff lately so I think it's about time I go a little bit out of my comfort zone.  So how do you like my outfit?  Did I pull it off?  Would like your opinion!  Sound off at the comments please :)

Top:  H&M
Pants:  Zara
Bag:  Alexander Wang
Shoes:  Ever New
Necklace:  Forever 21

Rant: The Far Too Disappointing Zara Sale + New Sale News!

Ok so remember my post yesterday wherein I was so excited about the Zara sale?  I finally got the chance to check out the Zara sale last night in Shangri-la Plaza and boy oh boy, was I disappointed.  Markdowns were very minimal, think Php200-300 off.  There were bigger markdowns on bigger ticket items, like a dress that was regularly selling for Php5990, marked down to Php4990.  Yes it was already a Php1000 discount, but if you see the bigger picture, it really doesn't make much of a difference.  I even saw the dress I bought in HK last year.  I bought it at a regular price and when you compare it to the markdown price here, it was still far more expensive than the price I bought it for.  Oh well... guess I just have to wait for the further markdowns before checking out the store again.

On the other hand, don't fret when you've feel let down with the Zara sale because I've got news for you!  Topshop, Topman, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Ben Sherman are now having their end of season sale starting today!

And more:  Rustans is also having their end of season sale!  There will be an Exclusive Sale Preview for FSP2 and Citibank cardholders from 8am to 10am tomorrow.  Simply present either card to enter!  Isn't that fabulous?  Here's more:  there will be additional discounts to be given for the holders of FSP2 and Citibank cards only for tomorrow and on Sunday.  Regular items get 10% discount while X items get 5%!

Zara: Now on Sale!

Hello everyone!  How has 2013 been for you so far?  For me, the new year would count as my favorite holiday of all.  It's just so nice to know that as the old year passes and the new year comes along, we all have a fresh start.  And you know what else I love about the new year?  Clue:  It's a four letter word.  S-A-L-E.  Oh yes, tis the season to whip out your credit cards or run to the nearest bank to withdraw some moolah because most stores, if not all are now on sale!  Everywhere you go, all you see is Sale Sale Sale.  And this just in:  the most awaited Zara sale starts today!  If you've gone wild during the Mango sale last year, chances are that you'd go bananas for Zara!  So why are you still reading this?  Go and shop now before I start hoarding!  Must. Control. My. Wallet.  LOL!  See you!