What I've been wearing: Denim jacket for summer

Yes, you read that right... I've recently purchased a denim 3/4 jacket and I'm constantly wearing them... I know it's summer but the weather here is like fall, gray skies, gloomy and cool, just perfect for my jacket!

So far, I've worn it three times this week:

I wore it over my black tank dress with statement necklaces and cuffs...

I wore it over my short green summer dress (H&M)...

And over a maxi dress (which I'm lovin'!)...

*Photo credits to the hubs

What I wore - Inspired by Kendieveryday

Have you seen Kendi's blog, I am such a fan! She always inspires me to dress up everyday!

This outfit is one of them... So, how do you think I did? Good? So-so? 

I was also 'smitten' by her two-toned necklace so I decided to do a little DIY necklace which I wore in our recent family photoshoot...

What I wore:

Flowy green dress, worn here

This denim jacket

Fuchsia skinny belt

Could you please just ignore the wrinkles on my dress? I just remember to take a photo after we came home and I already lounged around in the couch, lol!

What I wore - Leather jacket and flowy pleated dress

Holidays is officially over, ugh!

'Though I wish it's Christmas everyday, things get a bit crazy around here during this time of the year with my son's birthday, christmas and then new year, I also am glad to get back to my regular, normal, everyday life... although I must say that I'm having a hard time shaking off all that holiday hang-over.

This is what I wore.

(Well, not this but I had to give you at least a visual of what I wore since I was not able to pose for a whole body shot, but it was the same dress, in mint green.)

What I wore:

Soft, flowy pleated dress (same dress as above, different color)

Shearling aviator jacket (see here, i was lugging it the whole time last NYE but it was not that cold, worn here) which I eventually swapped with

Leather jacket, borrowed from my son

Leopard-print belt, close-up pic below

...and to prove to you it was really me and not some random photos which was just cropped [the heads off]... LOL!

Currently obsessing - Leather jacket and flowy pleated dress

I'm seeing lots of these lately and I'm currently obsessed as I have these items in my closet - leather jacket and flowy pleated maxi dress.... I plan to wear them when the weather permits... I hope NYE is not as cold as christmas eve was...

Wishful thinking.

Stripes times two!

This is one of those "So Nice, Buy It Twice" edition wherein I buy two or more of the same item just in different colors...

I usually do this when I really like a particular item and it's within my shopping budget...

I wore the black&white one on my birthday celeb last year and the blue&white just last month on our usual Sunday lunch out and I have another one in white&pink stripes.

MAXI-mize!

On a recent shopping trip, I came across a MAXI dress just like the one below,

only, it's not really a dress but a jumpsuit and ORANGE just like this one but with a belt...

...and because it's not a typical maxi dress coz it's actually a jumpsuit, I just had to have them!

Long story short, I bought it... I was about to pay when I saw another one in blue, also a maxi dress/jumpsuit, I can't decide which one so I had to buy both, and just as I was about to leave, another dress caught my eye because of the color, it's TEAL  [oh, how I'm loving the color TEAL lately] so naturally, won't pass that one up either...

Bought all three maxis just coz!

That is despite my earlier pronouncements that I have enough maxis already to last me a lifetime!

Now comes the real challenge, how am I gonna style them and what colors goes best with orange, blue and teal!

What I Wore - Sunday lunch out

Hubby took us out the other Sunday (July 17) because he thought Transformers 3 is already showing in theaters and he wanted to watch it in the big screen, unfortunately, it wasn't showing until the 21st so we just decided to eat lunch at Pizza Hut and go home...

This is what I wore:

Blue & white striped maxi

A&F white flipflops

White accessories: braide bead necklace, pearl earrings, Juicy Couture watch and Juicy Couture stacked bangles

Coz you know, I had to show you my back, and hubby was teasing me, hence the laugh, hahaha!

What I Wore -- Father's Day 2011

Did you miss me?

Awww! I missed you too! =)

But I'm back with some photos from last Father's Day, went out with my two boys

and Gabe's friend Wen Xing. It's actually a double celebration because we're also celebrating hubby's birthday which was last June 17th and so after the gift-giving and opening the night before Father's day, we went out that Sunday and ate at this Japanese Teppanyaki resto at MixC mall and here is what I wore...

I wore my blue maxi tube dress from this post and put an [neon-ish]orange slim belt, and my pink braided thong sandals experimenting on the neon and

color-block trend all in one outfit... =] 

I piled on some white and silver thin bangles/charm bracelets (Juicy Couture -- wish I had a close-up shot of them) and my favorite summer accesory, my white wooden bead necklace...

It's nice to have your own paparazzi anywhere you go, photographing your every move *wink*

Thanks for these photos, I love you, mwah!

Oh, didn't I say my hubby is also my personal paparazzi? Well, he is! =)

Can you see the 'love' in my eyes?

And here is the awesome celebrant posing for a photo with us,

my boys are gorgeous aren't they?

Stocking up for the summer...

 The 'heat switch' has been flicked ON!

What better way to enjoy the summer than to start hoarding stocking up on dresses!

i.love.summer.dresses.

They make my heart skip a beat!




3 maxis + a tunic

 

...as I am typing this, I already bought 5 in just a matter of 1 month! I would literally live in them this whole summer!

 



Taken at Gabe's school's playground [05.29.2011]



credits to the photographer, my hubs



To the MAX[i] - Celebrity Edition

Some people say maxi dresses or skirts is not for everyone, it isn't especially for short women... Very well, just take a look at how these stylish [short] women of Hollywood are rocking some MAXI-mum style and you be the judge.



Ashley Olsen stands at 5'0 flat

 

Rachel Bilson -- she could be 5'1



Nicole Richie -- she could be 5'0 or 5'1



 So, what do you ladies think?

Bottomline, it can be worn! Those people who say otherwise are dumb!
Just take a look at these fashionably petite celebs! It  does not look bad on them and by carefully following some tips below, we, non-celebs  can rock it too!  

* Maxis are best worn with flats (flipflops, ballet flats or sandals).
* Only wear heeled shoes or wedges if your maxi is overly long.
* Choose thin, light, flowy fabrics and avoid heavier ones, it would just drag you down.
* Go for slim A-line cut or prefer a straight one. Big full skirts can be overwhelming for a petite frame.

I also recommend wearing your hair up in a bun for a sleeker and slender look. It also adds a teeny tiny extra to your height which is what we're really after! 

To the MAX[i]!

If you've known me for a while, you'll know that I love all things fashion and have always been a follower of new trends. When the maxis first came out, I was instantly a fan, I wanted to try my hands on them despite my pint-sized frame... They say, maxis aren't made for petites coz it makes you look even shorter, but who are 'they' anyway? Being a fashion rebel, I'm all about breaking style rules. If I really like/love/want something, I make it work for me and wear them no matter what people say... Just like what I do with most styles or new trends... I will wear what I want and no one can stop me! ...well, hubby can =)

And since it seemed like spring is short-lived and summer's upon us I had to bid adieu to my skinnies and leggings for now because my thighs can't breathe! Which is all good, I prefer wearing dresses on long hot summer days anyway...

Last year's summer proved to be a year of maxi dresses, i bought a few pieces and the year  before last I purchased a couple of maxi skirts which I pretty much rocked everyday... Well not really everyday, but hey, I'd actually would if I could... They're so comfy and breezy it felt like wearing PJ's all day without looking like you just woke up! Win-win right?



Here's a recap of the maxis i wore all of last year --- for the love of MAXI! 

 


April 25, 2010 -- Pre-anniv celebration

 

May 1, 2010 -- Post anniversary celebration / May Day holiday [see post here]

    

June 17, 2010 -- Hubby's birthday [see blogpost here]

  

October 2, 2010 -- Family photoshoot at home

 

October 7, 2010 -- My birthday [see my birthday blogpost here] 

  

... and here's Maxi #1 for Spring/Summer 2011




April 2011 - Easter Sunday [see post here] 

 

So you ask, do I love maxis? You bet, I do!

Easter Black

I have always associated spring and easter with bright dresses and florals and much as I want to pick something bright for Easter Sunday, I decided to get this black maxi because it was very slimming [which I really need -- I felt bigger than ever,
that is despite spending 4 hours a week at the gym...]

Nope, i didn't wear this at the church, it's too glam for church, i know...

So are maxis not for petites? As they make you look even shorter than you already are...  i don't really care! I love maxis!

this one is the 'church version' -- i put a white tee underneath =]

and check out the bling, as in major major bling!

Beach Outfit Inspiration No. 1

Sorry if it may seem to you that I've been neglecting my blog, I'm not... Blogspot.com is having issues with postings lately, i just don't know why...

Anyway, I have been browsing Polyvore lately for beachwear coz we're gonna be hitting the beach this weekend, YAY! I'm so excited!

This is beach outfit inspiration no. 1 - it's nice and stylish and I think it'll look good on beach pictorials and some lounging around, but I don't know if I'm gonna go for this look - the dress is so high-maintenance [mental note to self: Be reminded that you got an 11-year old and a puppy! LOL!] I think I'm gonna need something I can run around with... Need to browse some more, be sure to drop by again coz I'll be posting more outfits in my future posts!

Bez naslova by Aida - B featuring Rampage shoes

Maxi Dress

I have the same exact white maxi dress that i haven't worn yet because it's too long... I tried to wear it once by pulling it up and folding the upper part, hiding the straps making it a tube maxi dress but the lining ended up too short, making it look funny... so I didn't!

I don't know what I'd do with it, should I cut a bit in the hemline? Not sure...

Oh, I could wear a platform sandals just like what's the model's wearing...

What I Wore - Hubby's birthday

Went out to dinner last night to celebrate hubby's birthday which is today.
Here's what i wore...

{though it's already summer here, I still bring my cardigan with me

because most establishments have AC's turned on and it can get chilly most of the time}

Cardigan - thrifted at local store $7, previously worn

Maxi Dress - local boutique $12.50

Burgundy tube (underneath for coverage) - got as gift years ago

White bag - unbranded $12
Gold bangle - purchased same day at Hotwind (local store) and wore it right away $9.5

Gold gladiator sandals - $12

{here's a closer look of the gold bangle & gladiator sandals}

What I Wore - Our Anniversary

Went out with my two boys to celebrate our 12th anniversary... It was a whole day of shopping, eating and having fun... Hubby decided to buy us a new lens, as anniv gift and we took no time testing it out!

This is what i wore that day... It was still spring, hence the cardigan...

Cardigan: Unbranded, thrifted for $7

Maxi dress: Local store $12

Turquoise bangle: Local accessories store $8

Bag: unbranded, thrifted for $12

Braided thong sandals: Local store $9