Summer whites!

Nothing says 'hello' to summer fashion like white!

It's so refreshing!



The new Charlie's Angels

BFF's Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens rocking the boho chic look



Kristin Cavallari via people.com

I also love her berry-colored wedge shoes!



LWD + gold glads (left photo via stylebible.ph) photo from last year

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



What I Wore - Floral Jumpsuit

Occasion - Indoor photoshoot

What I wore:

Floral jumpsuit [from last summer] 

Hot pink slim belt, to highlight/define my waist

Tan wedge, see here

I accessorized with gold -- filigree earrings, stacked bangles and black cocktail ring

After looking at the photo, i realized that the shoes i was wearing doesn't go well with the whole outfit... I was thinking my new black wedge would have looked better! Oh well, one of those fashion faux pas we sometimes commit, lol!

See, i'm also not perfect ;-)



Left photo: Maricar de Mesa (via stylebible.ph)



And how would you feel when you see a local celebrity wearing the

exact same outfit you're wearing? 

Credit goes to my awesome 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! 

Color-blocking trend -- is it for you?

First, what is Color Blocking? Well, it is combining/pairing of contrasting, loud, bright, solid colors that support and compliment each other.



image via

Are you brave enough to try it? It is admittedly intimidating at first... but it is where you'll find it more challenging, mixing and matching everything in your wardrobe and with every [solid] color possible. It's more exciting! And you don't even have to spend, if you have solid color separates in your wardrobe, you can definitely start with those. It is also not just limited on the clothes... It can be a scarf, shoes or accessories, or it can also be your nail polish!

image via google

The possibilities are endless with color-blocking! It's more fashion forward!

So, is it for you? Be adventurous and try it, if you are not sure about color-combinations and you wanted to be safe, start with 2 colors like black and white or blue and white, then if you feel comfortable enough, try it with another color by adding a red belt on your black and white combo or a red shoes on your white and blue ensemble.

Fashion is all about taking risks so it's your choice.

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!

B&W

This is my outfit last Sunday 05.01.11 when hubby and I had a rare chance to go out by ourselves -- it is some sort of our 'anniversary date'... And yeah, I went [kinda'] all-out for my man wearing short-shorts! [I knew he love my legs!] 
It is now too hot to wear jeans or leggings.

This outfit was not planned, i just threw it all together and liked the outcome, I'm not sure about the sandals though, I should've worn this wedge for added color and visual interest to a somewhat plain black and white combo but since I knew there'd be lots of walking involved, i decided to go with comfort...

The white lace top is thrifted -- only P65.00 or $1.50... SCORE!

Spring-ready toes!

Disclaimer: As the title suggests, this post is loaded with photos of feet and toes... Be warned!

As a stay-at-home mom, i rarely get pedicures and when I do get one, it's DIY!

 

[Do I sound like I'm complaining? lol!]



 

And since it is very RARE, i have to document it when that happens! I'm vain like that!

DIY pedi

At least once in a while I want to give my feet and toes some pampering at a SPA,

[*hint hint* for hubby]

ooohhh, wouldn't that feel like heaven? I feel great already just thinking about it!

Mother's Day is just around the corner! [*wink*] 

Spring whites!




7forall mankind skinny low rise jeans $150

 


AG Adriano Goldschmied Stilt Cigarette Jeans $164

 

I am digging white denims this spring,
my turquoise wedges would look perfect with this along with a coral top...

Yummy-colored shoes

This color was last year's color, but I still want 'em

...and I got 'em!

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!

Must-have bag for shopping & travelling




...and it's PINK!

 

My go-to bag has always been the cross-body bag or messenger bag... And why not, it keeps both my hands free especially when I'm shopping...

I found this Gucci belt bag [though not a messenger or cross-body, it serves the same purpose]

and thought it's really cute as it is PINK! (Anything pink, cute and CHEAP, i BUY!)

...and it being a GUCCI, is definitely not cheap!

Well, I can dream, can't I?

The 'key to my heart' necklace...

view another post of this necklace here =]

They say....

Romping in denims and shopping...

This photo is old, taken around Sept last year,

i put it up because I saw this pic of Audrina Patridge



My outfit inspiration



wearing denim rompers almost identical as mine...

 ... and I am getting so inspired by the perfect weather we're having at this time, and though it still gets a little chilly in the afternoons and at night, i am so excited and already looking forward to summer [but not the heat though!]...

And eventhough I still have clothes that are dying to make their spring debut,

i'm excited to shop for summer outfits!

And shopping I went... I was able to cross-out a few items in my spring summer must-have list -- bliss!

And as if I don't have enough wedge shoes to wear for spring and summer, I got another one -- a cork wedge! in a very yummy spring color [separate post for that *wink*], a cut-out ballerina flats in blue, a couple of comfy leggings, a white ruffly top with a cute back, a lime green spring cardigan, slim belts in diff. spring/bright colors and a black statement belt I intend to wear with the dress that hubby bought for me (yup, he buys me dresses -- bought me 2, and a week prior, he got me a black tee from Zara,
 he's that awesome!)

**pictures later -- camera is with hubby in Shanghai**

My new loot --- a bib necklace

I have a confession to make...

I'm not much of a earring or bracelet wearer, but...

I am big on necklaces --- the statement kind...

when I see one, It kinda lures me into buying even if I already have a similar one...

 i think the above necklace looks a lot like this one i own but did it stop me? Nah!



[with the whole outfit]



I was just wearing a white tee and skinny jeans and black blazer

and then the necklace to dress it up a notch!

[Notice that I have no other accessory on besides the necklace?

But I did put on my wedding ring and big watch before heading out...]

[I was also wearing this peeptoe booties =]

My spring must-haves!

I am really enjoying the weather right now and it seems we're really sashaying into spring,
it's so great to go out and spend time outside...

 in these spring essentials no less!

Time to shop!

WEDGES --- My fave shoes of all time!

I'm not sure if you noticed but i'm significantly short, so it is not surprising

that I resort to wearing heels and sometimes sacrifice my own comfort

just for added height...  and LONGER LEGS!

 

Thankfully, there's this thing called WEDGES and I'm not afraid to say

I'm very partial with them ;-)

I buy anything wedge-heeled, be it boots (i got 3), flipflops, peeptoes, sandals etc...

I have  amassed quite a few, i call it my mini wedge-shoe collection....

Wedge bootie & here

Red espadrille wedges

Green espadrille wedges

Juicy Couture wedge thongs

Nude wedge sandals

Turquoise wedges

Suffice to say, I LUV 'EM!

True.

Seriously! It's already an addiction...

And why not? They are definitely easier to walk in than stillettos, I can walk miles in them with ease and they look cute with just about anything,

be it jeans, skirts, dresses and even shorts!





[my latest purchase]

 

Too-short a skirt?



denim minis + ruffly skirt



I bought this denim minis last fall without trying it on, (what? i know, who does that right?) Although the fit at the waist was fine, i find it too short for comfort :-(

...but i'm not willing to part with it without any last-ditch effort... so, i attempted to rescue it from being dumped at the 'to give' box by wearing it with another skirt underneath (i had a ruffly black skirt which is perfect!)

What do you think? Still too short? Leggings to the rescue?

Shopping with my Nanay...



Occassion: Shopping with my Nanay (02/24/11)



Cropped denim jacket - old, circa 2006

Striped tunic - local shop

Colored tights

Brown boots

Oh yes, another one of those striped thingy i've gotten addicted to the past shopping season! Please bear with me 'coz there'll be more! I promise!

 I took my mom to the salon yesterday for color and cut and I decided that I needed a cut, so I'm also sporting a new do... Cut a few inches and curled the ends, luv it!