Complementary Hues

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a style rut when all you can think of wearing is black or white? How about playing with fun color combination to liven up your wardrobe? For today's style post, I'm trying out mixing cool and warm colors. Playing with colors can completely transform your look from winter to spring, spring to summer and so on. 

If you don't know some of the color theories, I will share one to you now because it is relevant to some aspects of style besides clothing as well. The color theory that I applied on my outfit is the "Complementary Colors" theory.. These are the colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel.

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Because of their high contrast, they complement each other as the name implies. To make it easier for you to decide what colors to combine, start with a primary color as the base which I chose to wear my blue pleated maxi skirt from CERTAIN THINGS and complement it with orange layered necklace and GOLD SMITHS GRANDAUGHTER bangles. To balance the colors, I wore my white mid-corset with floral prints that I got from CLOTHES BUFFET MANILA. FEET HER WELL comfy white ballet shoes and rose gold hand bag from BAGELLA NI TATAT to finish the look.

So would you wear orange and blue together? What do you think of my outfit? :-)

Top: CLOTHES BUFFET MANILA

Bottom: CERTAIN THINGS

Footwear: FEET HER WELL

Bag: BAGELLANITATAT

Accessories: GOLD SMITHS GRAND DAUGHTER & Forever 21

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Go Outdoors

It's that time of the year when the cold weather sends chills to your fingertips and the rain seems determined not to leave the country. Some, of course, make this as a reason to stay indoors with a hot chocolate but others cannot wait to gear up and get outside for an adventure.

Thank goodness waterproof jackets has come a long way in fashion. ALTUM CLOTHING CO. just makes style and comfort meets practicality. I'm not really a type of girl who brings everything inside her bag like an umbrella that makes my "Fleur Reverti" jacket comes in handy.  It's fashionable, practical and comfortable yet affordable for your pockets. It's also a two-in-one jacket. This jacket has both water resistant and a cotton side for both cold and rainy weathers. Awesome beans!

Completed this look with INDIE-GO high waisted shorts, Zara ribbon tie-front crop top, VELOCI metro watch and Nike shoes I got as pasalubong from Tito Balt. :-)

And now, I still have to pack for Ilocos for a game. Toodles!

Top: Zara

Jacket: ALTUM CLOTHING CO.

Shorts: INDIE-GO PH

Shoes: Nike

Watch: VELOCI

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Trendsetters Bazaar Experience

Oh hello Monday! That was an exhausting weekend but then all the sweat was worth it because the result was more than what we've expected. Thank you so much Trendsetters Bazaar for a wonderful experience. 

It's a romper kind of day so I went bohemian with my VETUS SHOP black and white romper. This outfit is comfortable plus fashionable. We had to set up at 10:00 am until 11:00 am before they open the doors but then we arrived like around 10:30 am so we were literally running and rushing all the display. Thank goodness I wore this comfy romper. 

Since I'm selling my old fashion clothes, footwear and accessories, I still opt to look presentable inspite of all the stress. So my accessories saved me, wore my Bershka round fedora hat, Terranova earrings, Forever 21 aztec bangle and VAINTAGE gold gladiator sandals.

Romper: VETUS SHOP

Footwear: VAINTAGE PH

Hat: Bershka

Bangle: Forever 21

Earrings: Terranova

Have a great weekend ahead!

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Green Green Grass of Home

Hello everyone! I hope everybody's doing okay. Lately, I've been going back to BF Homes, Paranaque at my sister's house to see her and my beautiful nephews. I'm really excited for the upcoming Trendsetter's bazaar this Friday because my sister and I are going to sell her oh-so-yummy cookies and brownies. I will also be selling some clothes from my closet so I hope to see you guys there on the 17th to 19th.

This day is too hot for sweaters and too cold for tank tops. MOSIMMO sheer top is something that works for in between the weather. Pair it with MOSSIMO skinny jeans, S&H FASHION boots and a Bershka round fedora hat for an on-trend outfit.

Sorry I just had to make this quick because I have to wake up early tomorrow. Toodles!

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Top: MOSSIMO

Pants: MOSSIMO

Footwear: S&H FASHION

Bangle: Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Necklace: BEND ACCESSORIES

Hat: Bershka

Suede & Aztec

Staying cool in these DAINTY PINK CO tribal scallop from shorts since it's been hot the entire day. Shorts are fully lines and have an elastic waistband so its very comfortable to wear. Thought of paring it with black sued crop top and PURPLE SOLE PH tall gladiator sandals.

If you're going for a dressier look, team it up with gold chandelier necklace, Forever 21 gold bangles and BEND ACCESSORIES multi-functional handmade accessories kit. If you're wondering how the multifunctional accessory kit works, they can be worn as belt, necklace, headband, and bracelet plus they don't tarnish. For this outfit, I used it as a bracelet. 

The ethnic and quite eccentric trend is actually easy to wear, just pair any patterns with a small print or solid prints without making a fashion faux pas. Always remember, if you're wearing a load or colorful print, try to make that piece pop by complementing it with neutral or basic pieces. If you feel like it's still simple, you can easily add spice to it by wearing accessories but try not to wear other prints or over-accessorieze.

Top: DAINTY PINK CO

Bottom: DAINTY PINK CO

FOOTWEAR: PURPLE SOLE PH

ACCESSORIES: BEND ACCESSORIES

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Blue Sunday Dress

Last Sunday, I decided to wear a blue dress. I'm not really the type who would wear a short dress because I'm pretty conscious with my battle scars from volleyball. However, this color really caught my eye when I saw it. I had this piece hanging in my wardrobe for a long time so I finally decided to wear it on a special day. Matt & I usually like to wear matching clothes during Sundays to church so he pulled of those nice Zara long sleeves from his closet that pretty matches my dress. 

After church we had to drive all the way to BF Homes, Paranaque for my nephews 4th birthday party so I just kept my outfit simple: CERTAIN THINGS blue dress, waist belt and block heels sandals. Accessorized my outfit with ASHBY bag, FRANZL BAJADA customized earrings and Forever 21 ring.

Dress: CERTAIN THINGS

Footwear: Primadonna
Bag: ASHBY

Earrings: FRANZL BAJADA

Ring: Forever 21

Have a wonderful week ahead!

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Denim on Denim

Some of you must be wondering how to pair your jean jacket with jeans? Now, that's a tricky one but with the reemergence if the 90s grunge and chambray, denim found its way back in the runway. As what Gap's director of engagement and marketing and public relations Olivia Doyne said, "The trick with denim on denim is to make sure you're mixing up both fabric weights and the washes". For example with what I'm wearing, I paired my MOSSIMO light wash and lightweight chambray Western shirt with medium wash skinny jeans.

The awesome thing about this look is that denim pieces are fun and edu and can be paired with just about everything. On the other hand, however, is that its really tricky to pull off and matching wrong shades can provide a fashion failure of epic proportions.

And, sure, the models look so cool wearing them but for an average woman like me, all I need is to tuck my jeans into my Call It Spring boots and rock the style without looking like a walking fashion faux pas. Jazzed up my jeans outfit with Forever 21 gold hoop earrings with dangling coins and bangles.

Whatever you want to say, denim is going to stay in the fashion trend.

Now try to do denim on denim. ;-P

Top: MOSSIMO
BOTTOM: MOSSIMO
SHOES: Call It Spring
Accessories: Forever 21

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Go Green

How's everyone been doing? Posting a sporty outfit today sporting the colors of green & white that represents my alma mater. I know all Lasallians are still coping up with the loss but win or lose, I'm still proud of how the athletes play for their school and supporters. Moving on, since season is getting near I have to do some extra work out especially cardio. By the way, I LOVE RUNNING. Especially, hitting the road alone and feeling the breeze brushing through my skin. Running, it's a way for me to think. You don't know how it helps me think deeper about things in my life. 

Other than the brain benefits of running, it's the best cardiovascular exercise ever. This is the cardio you can do at home and anywhere plus you don't need any equipment. It helps you burn fats developed in your body. But for those who have some problems with running then you can go slow at slow pace first. It also helps you tone those flabby part of the body. 

So, all you need is a pair of quality and light running shoes. A 145 pounds person can easily burn 300 calories in 30 minutes. There is no "right" cardio exercise. The best choice for you is the one that you enjoy and the one you'll work the hardest at. Set a goal, blast those calories to & get in great shape.

Sports Wear: HALISIFITS

Voss Water: QUINTESSENTIAL

Bose SIE2i Earphones: ELEKSIS MARKETING

Socks: AESICS

Shoes: NIKE

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