How to Dress Up Shorts

Top: Shein
Shorts: Choies
Clutch: CNDirect (c/o)
Watch: Rumbatime c/o Shopbop
Sandals: Black Canvas c/o Shopbop
Earrings: Adia Kibur c/o Shopbop

Before I start, allow me to greet you all a Merry Christmas! We had a wonderful celebration at home - it was the first time that we got to celebrate Christmas Eve at our new home. Hope you had a blast just like we did! I am going to share this pre-scheduled post with you while I gorge on leftover food from last night. #sorrynotsorry

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I've always been of the opinion that red and leopard is a classic combo! I am therefore drawn to this pairing and it never gets old for me. The vibrant red with the statement leopard print is a nice way to elevate a simple look, such as this one that pairs a simple V-neck shirt from Shein with shorts from Choies.

Top: Shein
Shorts: Choies
Clutch: CNDirect (c/o)
Watch: Rumbatime c/o Shopbop
Sandals: Black Canvas c/o Shopbop
Earrings: Adia Kibur c/o Shopbop

Even though shorts are known as casual items, there are plenty of ways to dress it up. Dressing up shorts is definitely easier than you think, and you don't always have to pair it with heels just so you can elevate the style. If you're like me who hates wearing high heels all the time, listen up to these tips.

My first idea is to pair the look with statement earrings. In this outfit, I am wearing my blue tassel earrings from Adia Kibur. Do not be afraid to make a big statement with your earrings! Even when you are wearing a simple top (like I did here), don't hold back when it comes to your earrings because this will add that style statement you need.

Another way to dress up your shorts is to add some sparkle. In this case, I used my metallic clutch from CNDirect to add a layer of sparkle. I'm sure you can find a dressy clutch in your closet somewhere so add that into your outfit for an unexpected detail. Aside from your clutch, you can also add other sparkly accessories to complement your shorts outfit (such as a belt or blazer).


How do you dress up your shorts?

Blogger Boss: 2017 Must-Haves

Since I am admittedly an OCD, I do like to keep things organized. I plan my week ahead of time. I always want to make sure that my works are finished at least an hour ahead of deadline. I can say that I am the master of organization when it comes to work and blogging. Hence, I have listed a few things that will help keep me organized this new year. Check out as you might find a few things to help you get organized and achieve your blogging goals for the new year:

1 - ban.do Sticky Note Set
2 - Rifle Paper Co Notebook Set
3 - Kate Spade New York Gold Dots 2017 Planner
4 - Kate Spade Pencil Set
5 - ban.do Best Year Ever Wall Calendar

What organizational item do you rely on to help you keep track of your tasks? 

StyleWe Holiday Picks + Giveaway

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The holiday spirit is truly in the air! Hence, I am excited to bring you a last-minute gift (more on that later!). For now, I would like to share a few of my cold weather picks from StyleWe - one of the top online fashion shopping sites for women. This website has been one of my favorites because of the vast array of designers to choose from. It started off as a small-time website that provided an avenue for fashion designers to showcase their work and their inventory continues to grow by the day. 

For the holidays, I've spotted a few great options from StyleWe, particularly in the knitwear section. Knitted pieces are essential for the colder months but I love that they're comfortable enough to be worn even on our side of the planet where we don't have winter or snow. Hence, if you are going to invest in a cold weather piece, a knitwear is going to be a smart investment as it would be easy to transition to other seasons. 

Knitwear can also be versatile. You can buy a knitwear dress, sweater, top or outerwear. There are so many options available in the market that you can find a piece that you like. Speaking of a piece that you like, here are some that I do have my eye on: 

Grey Solid Cardigan
Mustard Knit Long Sleeve Sweater
Vintage Knitted Fringe Sweater

Beige Casual Sweater
Red Long Sleeve Lace Hem Sweater
Khaki Shift Knitted Color Block Sweater

Now onto some exciting news in time for the holidays... I've partnered with StyleWe to give one of my readers a chance to win a piece of clothing from StyleWe (of your choice) valued at $60! It's so easy to join and all of the steps are indicated below:


a Rafflecopter giveaway
The giveaway runs from now until December 26. Winners will be chosen randomly and I will contact you directly about claiming your prize. This giveaway is open only to residents of the following countries: USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, Canada and France. 

Hope you have a great holidays ahead!

Paisley for the Holidays

Dress: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Shoes: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Purse: AMIClubwear (c/o)
Necklace: Mod & Soul (c/o)

Paisley is not a pattern or print that you would normally associate with holiday glam looks. Hence, I wanted to come up with ways in which I can glam it up a little to make it fit for the holidays - since after all, I'm trying to showcase holiday-inspired looks for the blog this month! As it turns out, it does not take much to elevate simple dresses like this to make it fit for your holiday parties or a glam NYE party.

SHOP THIS LOOK
Dress: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Shoes: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Purse: AMIClubWear (c/o)
Necklace: Mod & Soul (c/o)

This paisley print dress is made of a soft cotton fabric. I initially bought it for casual use because it feels so comfortable on. To dress it up a little, you need a pair of statement heels. This one is from Twinkledeals and it is super affordable. The suede exterior gives it a cool-chic vibe to it. Meanwhile, a statement necklace like this favorite of mine from Mod & Soul can easily dress up any outfit.

For this holiday season, if you're not too keen on buying party dresses that you won't have much use for, I suggest you try it with some of your existing dresses in your wardrobe. An accessory or two (my favorites are statement necklaces -or earrings- and statement heels) can go a long way in terms of making a simple dress look party-ready!

Have you picked out what to wear for the holiday celebrations yet?

NYE Party Dresses: Splurge Edition

In a previous post, I've shown you budget options for New Year's Eve party dresses. Today, I am going to showcase some splurge options, if you're willing to spend a little more on designer pieces. I love the quality of the sewing, structure and colors of these dresses. Which of these would you see yourself wearing for New Year's Eve?

Bec & Bridge Off Shoulder Mini Dress / Cinq a Sept Yael Dress / Amanda Uprichard Shalyn Dress

Elizabeth and James Martika Dress / Rachel Pally Nita Dress / Nicholas Off Shoulder Mini Dress

Elizabeth and James One Shoulder Dress / Yumi Kim So Social Maxi Dress / AQ/AQ Peyton Dress

If you're looking for more budget options instead, be sure to check out this post!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. However, the items picked and opinion are my own.

NYE Party Dresses: Save Edition

Christmas is a little over a week from now and that means the New Year's Eve celebration is just around the corner. It's time to start thinking about what to wear as you ring in the New Year! And I am back with a Save vs Splurge edition wherein I help you find the perfect dress to wear for your New Year's Eve while also taking your budget into mind. In this first edition, I'll be bringing you some of my picks for your budget options - nothing here costs more than $100 so you can celebrate in style without hurting your budget!

Sequined Bodycon Dress / Pink Skater Dress / Black V-Neck Cap Sleeve Dress

Black Mesh A-Line Dress / Black Off-The-Shoulder A-Line Dress / Contrast Mesh Crochet Dress

Silver Pleated Dress / Grey Halter A-Line Dress / Navy Wrap Pleated Dress

Coral One Shoulder Dress / Blush Off Shoulder Dress / Forest Green Lace Up Dress

Which dress caught your fancy? If you're looking to splurge a little on your NYE dress, be sure to come back on Friday as I will have the next edition of NYE party dresses, this time featuring some designer options.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. However, the items picked are my own.

Gingham Dress

Dress: Fashionmia (c/o)
Watch: Rumbatime
Clutch: AMIClubwear (c/o)
Shoes: Payless
Necklace: Rosegal (c/o)
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

This dress was one of those that I wasn't so crazy about when I first got it. I admit, I got it basically out of curiosity. I haven't had a gingham piece before so I was curious to see if I could wear it. As it turned out, it was pretty easy to wear. This midi dress from Fashionmia was the right item to break into the pattern: it is modest with a hint of retro style. Hence, it is my kind of dress!

SHOP THIS LOOK
Dress: Fashionmia (c/o)
Watch: Rumbatime
Clutch: AMIClubwear (c/o)
Shoes: Payless
Necklace: Rosegal (c/o)
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

The gingham print does the talking in this outfit. As you can see, I tried to keep everything else as simple as can be with basic black pumps and a clutch. Even my jewelry is minimal - I had on a pair of classic pearl earrings and a gold bar necklace from Rosegal. It is the kind of dress that you can dress up with sneakers for a casual weekend outing or wear to church with heels (just like I did here). With more glam accessories, I can even see wearing it to a wedding.

I'd like to get a pulse of my readers here as I am curious if this pattern is still a hit today. Is gingham a favorite for you or not?