Style and Soul: Inspiration

On clashing prints (Port 88 Bazaar)

4:34 PM

Seeing "them" in person.

Went to the Port 88 Bazaar yesterday; not to shop but to see other bloggers like Ana from Anagon and Chictopia Style Icon Aisa of Drowning Equilibriums. It was actually my first time, attending an event, for the purpose of meeting fellow style bloggers. Usually, I don't do that because I can be extremely shy when it comes to situations like that.

Seems unbelievable right? But promise I'm really shy in person. I remember back when I went to Forever 21 opening, I refrained from looking at everyone in the eye not because I'm such a snob (sorry if I may seem like one). I just don't want to feel a certain awkwardness - the feeling I get when I'm not sure if I should smile, or look away, if I should ask for a picture or not, (even though I would love to), if I should go to the person and say "Hi!" or if I should actually talk to them.

I just... don't know what to do. And not knowing what to do is something that I don't want to experience because it's just sooo uncomfortable. At times, I even feel like shrinking because I get starstruck with all these pretty bloggers that I just want to hide away. Haha.

Ana's little cute space! I'm such an Anagon suki!

With Ana and Aisa, OMG they are soooo nice. At one look, I felt the connection and ease. The odd feeling is somehow inevitable but after a few exchange of chats, we'd loosen up and sustain a good conversation. It was sooo great meeting them both.

First looked for Ana because I really wanted to buy the "love" ring. It's our monthsary the next day so my boyfriend bought me the rings that I wanted. I'm broke so I didn't really purchase anything other than that. Not even those Shoeology oxfords and Pill sandals that I badly craved. Ana shared a bit about her bazaar experience as a retailer. For her shop, the first day came out with better sales than the next one. It's funny because just when I was about to ask her for a photo, she got to say it first a couple of seconds earlier.

Aisa's also the owner of Archive Clothing!

I told Ana that I've seen Aisa earlier but I chickened out because she was busy at that time. Good thing she encouraged me to approach her, Ana has all kind words for Aisa, telling me how friendly she is. I'm sure I would have regretted it if I didn't introduce myself because Aisa was surprisingly chatty and all-out friendly. I didn't even expect her to sound cute! Gosh she's so bakla! I love it!

Before I forget, join Aisa's Big Blog Blowout! She's giving away not only cool but LOTS and LOTS of prizes!

Aaaw. Aisa's such a sweetie!

Meeting both of them was such a delight. They're both nice and very down-to-earth. When I found out they met Kookie and Lloyda beforehand, I was like "Eeek! I'm such a fan of both!" How I wish I saw them too. They had a lot of photos with other bloggers and store owners. On the other hand, I didn't have much, because I stayed only for a while.

"Love" and crocodile rings from Anagon!

My boyfriend and I had a quick dinner before heading straight home. We ate at Sizzling Pepper Steak in Glorietta 5. Food was good. I ordered a chicken caesar salad and it was delicious. For dessert, we ordered a blueberry cheesecake ice cream. Rating: 8/10 pepper steaks.

About the outfit: I was inspired to do the print on print trend again since Bestie of Capricious Club, Sybil of Animated Confessions, Kookie of Death by Platforms and Kristy of Monochromatic made a collaboration.

My long animal-print cardigan was from my supplier for my Asian Fashion section of my online shop, F-STOP. Please drop by and check out my items for sale!

INSPIRATION: Their way - Print on Print style trend by Kookie, Bestie and Kristy.

Fashion Flashback: Last April 17, 2010; I also did a mismatch print on print outfit combination. Paired my pink floral blazer with my Neon print hand-written print loose top from Black Sheep.

Fashion Flashback: My print on print version last April 17, 2010.

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Yes I was there too. (Forever 21 opening)

9:03 PM

Photo from: Style Bible

If everyone goes to the Forever 21 opening...will that mean they will all come to school next week wearing the same thing, feeling like unique, individualistic fashionistas? (Joseph, 2010)

At least more girls will dress better; even if they do in the same way. (Kim, 2010)

DUH Joseph, I'm gonna wear everything I bought next year pa! It's my style! Hahaha. (Nissy, 2010)

It started with my friend Joseph's facebook status then comments that followed were either interestingly funny or hilarious. And this one came from my boyfriend.

I don't know Forever 21 until today. (JR, 2010)

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Empty-handed.

That's how I left the Forever 21 store today after checking out racks and racks of clothes (along with about more or less a hundred other girls) because I realized that I'd rather spend my shopping savings on ukay, Divisoria, Quiapo, and department store shopping.

Yes (with a slight chuckle). I, the one who swore (to myself) never to go to Forever 21's opening day, the one who swore not to give in to the at-the-moment fashionista "craze", like every trend-savvy shopper in Metro Manila, ended up checking out the brand's flagship store in SM Megamall today.

Won't be using this shoe. I'll be selling it in my store! Hardly used. Wore them here and during my friend's wedding only (to be posted soon).
I need shoe closet space. ^__^

Price range of apparels is okay but pretty much just the same like Bayo, Kashieca, Kamiseta, Oxygen some Topshop and Zara items, etc (in short, like most brands in the mall). Accessories are affordable enough.

I liked a few items but aside from the fact that I am kuripot (so I plan to buy at least two items only if ever), I wasn't patient enough to fall in line and I meant LIIIIIINNNNNEEEE. So maybe, I'll just go back next time when there are "fewer" people. Saw a lot of girls with fab outfits but I was way too lazy to take pictures. Shy din kasi ako eh! Haha.

At first I was all cheers. I made it.

After a few minutes waiting... I looked bored and ready to leave.

While waiting in line, I saw my orgmate Joseph (contributor/photographer of Rogue magazine, daily newspapers, etc.). Thank god I had someone with me because my boyfriend really wanted to get out of there, go to the hardware store or book sale. Since Jo went there alone, we decided to be window shopping/ actual shopping buddies for the day.

Check Jo's blog for wonderful photos! Cutie much? ^_^

Jo wasn't that happy with the men's section of the store. We went to Oxygen then SM department store for their 70% sale promo. Weee! I bought new shoes. That's all.

Jo was like: What? P700 for a white shirt? My favorite white tee is from Divisoria. Just P90.
Yes that's our price standards haha. Echos.

Since it's our 25th monthasary, I had to leave Jo and go with JR. For more cheap thrills, we dined at Max's because they have an all-you-can-eat-chicken treat. Yey for JR only kei. I had tofu! Boo diet and healthy eating. Haha.

That's about eeeet! Oh wait! My necklace was inspired by Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2010 key accessory. DIYed it myself. I just slashed relentlessly on my old gray shirt and tadah! That's the product of my experiment. Though it doesn't look exactly like it, I'm still proud of my own little project. Haha. Lots of people kept on looking. Maybe they were wondering what exactly this is. Haha.

Photos from: Style.com

Filipino bloggers, please don't forget to drop by my shop for fabulous items!

Inspiration

Fashion Mathematics

7:53 PM

Inspiration

Body armor

5:51 PM

April 21, 2010

The old saying says "Try and try until you succeed." But what if your trying appears "too hard" to others? How do you go on when people tell you, you can't; when you yourself think you can't?

These thoughts were brought about by a kid's movie. My boyfriend and I recently watched How to Train a Dragon by Dreamworks out of curiosity since it did so well in many movie reviews. Kick Ass was a first choice but in a jack-and-poy match, we ended up seeing the animated film instead.

The movie is a witty, engaging and heart-warming piece of animation with good storytelling. The adventure is intended for the kids but the sense of humor and message are geared more for adults. The protagonist of the movie reflects one's struggle to make a mark, to create a different path and to prove everyone wrong.

I love the well lighted entrance of SM The Block.
Made my skin fairer than it actually is. Haha.

The only thing that I wanted to change about this outfit is the leggings. I didn't have any other (the other one's in the laundry). If I were wearing stirrups, my legs would seem slimmer and longer.

In How to train a Dragon, different weapons were used to slay various types of dragons. I, on the other hand, have a different armor of my own. I want to share one of my most favorite pieces in this look. My latest purchase is a body armor chain necklace from Anagon, an online store selling different kinds of accessories for affordable prices. Named after its owner Ana Gonzales, I admire and deeply respect the great job that she has accomplished in her web business. Being new in blogging and online money making (I have my online store too), I feel proud of my fellow online tinderas.

Body armor chain necklace from Anagon

Upon reading some parts of her blog, I found out that she has just been featured (very recently) in a TV show, only her first time in four years of accessory making. Any seller would truly consider that as a milestone (Even I would like to guest in a show one day. So yey, congrats to you Ana!). She's also very easy to transact with, no troubles at all.

I've been lusting for armor accessories since they came out and thanks to Anagon, I didn't have to spend too much on it. I'm a first-time buyer as well and expect me to keep on coming back. ^_^

Some of the armor chain accessories
Photo credits: http://www.armorjewelry.com/shop/

Another recent buy is this Maison Gilfy bag. It has two of my favorite elements, studs and sequins. I like how the studs are not overly placed on the bag and so does the sequins. I won't have a hard time pairing it with anything in my closet and though it's not that big, it has space enough for everything that I carry with me such as my kikay kit, gadgets, planner, umbrella and other accessories (shades, etc).

Meanwhile, I found this blue snakeskin low-heeled pumps just in time back then when (I call it) Mcqueen's reptile collection was released. No second thoughts! When I found out it fits, I bought it right then and there.

Photo credits: JR Espejo

Inspiration

2ne1 inspired

11:00 AM

I didn't want my previous post to be toooo long. I know how short are people's attention span in general and so I was my own gatekeeper and just decided to cut my journal after the 2ne1 feature. This post is a sequel to "Fall flat on your face. Just keep walking and take center stage.", a few thoughts about 2ne1's outlandish fashion sense and about having to wait for life's biggest break.

I had a few looks that were (in one way or another) influenced by 2ne1. It may not be too evident because there's nothing K-pop-ish about it. Others may not see 2ne1 in it at all. Haha. But of course, even though my style is based on something else, in the end, the outcome is (and should always be) true to myself. That's the most important thing I guess. Knowing who you are and not dressing up for anybody else.

April 13, 2010

Before JR (my boyfriend) and I went to continue our shoot for my store's latest vintage collection, we dropped by the mall to purchase a cheap laptop charger (from CD-R King). Mine's power supply was dead and it's been weeks since I've missed on using Niccollo (my laptop).

My mall outfit was inspired by 2ne1's "2010 Big Project Girl Group Cross-Dressing Photoshoot”, a collaboration between Star News and fashion site Style M (based in Korea) for the fashion magazine Arena’s May issue. The girls were dressed in full denim on denim (very "in" now). The styling was aimed to be slightly androgynous (that's why it was called CDP in the first place) but lace accents, scarves, earth-colored accessories and white touches maintained a feminine feel.

Lace blazer Thrifted | Denim pants | Black lace tank top | Black criss-cross wedges fashionstopshop.multiply.com | Clear glasses Bazaar

Would you believe I don't have a denim top yet (except for a blazer)! Honestly, I hardly buy clothes if the reason is they're in trend this season (doesn't mean I don't really follow trends though, I still do of course). So instead of strictly doing a certain member's look, I fused Dara's pants and CL's top for my own style.

My lace blazer is actually highly similar to what CL's lace long sleeved shirt from D&G.

I'm actually fond of folding my shirts' sleeves in general.

February 3, 2010

Note: This is not reblogged. Haha. I know, the pictures were taken months ago (still with longer hair, no highlights!) but I haven't had the chance to post about it because I was too busy with my RPN 9 TV internship then. I wore this on the second to the last day of my on-the-job training experience.

Ever since 2ne1 popularized poker shirts, I was dying to have one! I've thought of buying one online but before I decided on it, this loose poker top fell right into my hands in one of my thrifting adventures. It's unbelievable right?! When I saw this, all I could think of was "OMG! This is sooo 2ne1!!!" I only got it for $1.5 (holy smokes)! Since then, it has become one of my all-time favorite pieces in my closet. I actually wear it a lot because it's very comfy and the material (cotton) and design (loose with bat-wing sleeves) helps me withstand the heat.

Loose, bat-wing sleeve poker top Thrifted | Skinny jeans | Fringe and studded suede boots Thrifted | Brown faux leather cuffs Bazaar |

I always wear it on off-shoulder for that sexy appeal.

Though it's not exactly the same (I don't need it to be anyway), what matters to me is that I have a poker shirt now (in excellent condition) and it's really fabulous! Whenever I wear this, people kept on asking me where I got it (*blush*).

All my photos taken by: JR Espejo
2ne1 photos: Google Images

Style and Soul

On clashing prints (Port 88 Bazaar)

Yes I was there too. (Forever 21 opening)

If everyone goes to the Forever 21 opening...will that mean they will all come to school next week wearing the same thing, feeling like unique, individualistic fashionistas? (Joseph, 2010)

At least more girls will dress better; even if they do in the same way. (Kim, 2010)

DUH Joseph, I'm gonna wear everything I bought next year pa! It's my style! Hahaha. (Nissy, 2010)

I don't know Forever 21 until today. (JR, 2010)

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