Timeless with Stripes

Yes, stripes make me happy. If I could wear just one pattern for the rest of my life, this is probably the one. Thing is, it never goes out of trend. Never. There is always a timeless feel about this pattern that you can wear it with any season and can be easily mixed and matched with other prints. 

Dress: H&M / Shoes: CLN PH / Bracelet: Gifted

If you're wondering where I picked up this beauty, it's from H&M. I got it on one of my shopping trips in KL, Malaysia. Too bad we do not have a brick and mortar H&M shop here... or that is probably be where all my money goes to. So, I guess it's not too bad after all. I did find this same dress online here.

What is one pattern that you can wear again and again? 

 

All About the Basics

In the world of fashion, trends come and go. Following trends might be fun but it can be tiring to have to continually keep up. Investing in classic and staple pieces will make your investment worthwhile because you can stick to a timeless look and not have to worry about dressing up to suit the trends. 

For me, a timeless look consists of bold designs that feature certain colors and lack of intricacies in pattern or print. 

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Zalora offers an astounding array of basic pieces to suit your liking. Hence, you can stock up on these items and have something that can be easily paired with trendy pieces. If you would like to get 15% discount on your purchase at Zalora, you can do so by using this code: ZBAPZD4H

What is your favorite timeless fashion trend?

 

Blogger 101: What You Did Not Know About Fashion Bloggers

It's no secret that a lot has been said about bloggers. Fashion bloggers, in particular, are at the receiving end of the worst of that. For one, we do showcase our bodies and outfits to the whole world. It takes a lot of guts and confidence to be able to do that... sadly, some people make light of it. After all, fashion blogging showcases two areas that a lot of people relegate as trivial and shallow pursuits: fashion and shopping. 

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However, not all fashion bloggers are the same. We are not walking billboards drumming up publicity for certain brands. There is a lot more to fashion blogging than meets the eye. 

We do have other careers aside from blogging!

This is probably the most common misconception that people have of fashion bloggers - women who freeload off of others and get items from various brands or sponsors. Sorry to break your bubble, but we're not. I do have a full time job and several contributing stints in some of the top beauty magazines online. I blog out of hobby... anything else that comes with it is a bonus!

We buy our own clothes!

Getting free items or samples for review is nice. But majority of the outfits and articles of clothing that I feature on the blog are purchased by me. I believe the same applies with most other fashion bloggers, too. 

We do have other interests aside from shopping and fashion!

Just because you see us talking about shopping and fashion all the time, that does not mean we don't have other interests. I like to share a bit of my personal life in the blog. However, that is not even close to 10% of what is really going on in my life. 

We don't always monetize our blogs!

Yes, there are a few sponsorship opportunities that come my way through this blog. But if there aren't any, it's not like I am going to stop blogging.

We're not models!

Sorry for the awkward photos and poses... I'm still working on it. 

We don't shoot like fashion magazines do!

In order to distinguish myself as a fashion blogger, I try to focus on styles that reflect my everyday wear - things that I would actually wear in real life. Hence, I don't have a slipper or rubber shoes hidden somewhere that I quickly slip into once I finish shooting in high heels. What you see is what you get!

What are your thoughts on how fashion bloggers are perceived?

 

Ready for Summer

Nothing special with today's post. I am re-mixing this For Me sheer floral print top with my favorite cobalt midi skirt. I don't know about you but this look reminds me a lot about summer. In particular, I love to wear this particular outfit to the beach. There is something so casually breezy about the color coordinated look. 

You know I am so ready for summer when I can bare my tummy like that. Here is to hoping that my workout and boxing routine continues to kick my ass so I can achieve the shape I want. 

Anyone with me to welcome the summer with open arms?

 

Wishlist: Swimwear Edition

I have a confession to make: I am a sucker for cute swimwear. Think bandeau top, floral prints and mismatched bikini. I already have quite a few pairs in my closet but there is no such thing as enough when it comes to swimwear, right? Especially if you're like me who constantly prowls through the Victoria's Secret website looking for new styles. 

Pardon me if you feel like summer is still a long ways off from where you are in the world. In the Philippines, it is drawing closer and closer by the day. With the heat rising up, I can only think of one thing: beach! I just got a couple from Oasap and Sheinside but there is always room for one more (or two!). 

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What is your swimwear style? 

 

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