What to wear in 2015 summer

Let's face it: accessories either make you or break you! It does not take a long time for any girl who wants to look good to put on some bangles, necklaces or rings. However, when women are faced with various accessories, they usually just want to wear them all, just like an arm party collection on the wrist or a dozen piece of necklaces hanging over the outfit.Whatever accessories women want to wear, it all depends on the color, texture, style of the dress or outfit more so, how one should carry them. Any attire can look outlandish or fabulous if not partnered with the appropriate accessories. You will definitely agree with me that an accessory is an addition to beauty, an added value to a dress and can make or break any look! Check out what I have for you below: Since, summer is here in the Philippines. I decided to go for an all out war, that is, an arm party:

Here you can see I matched the five piece arm party collection with a skull leather cuff, a brown naturally made wristlet, a spike leather bracelet,  a black onyx and a charmed bracelet. Styling tip: Be sure you don't match the same colors or styles to give your arm party a flair and a flavor. 

But, when it comes to accessorizing myself, I only choose one fashion accessory: the Chick Flick! Remember that any woman wants to look fabulous always and any outfit would not be complete without a piece of accessory. Chick Flick, which reminds me of  movies dedicated to young girl teens or growing up ladies, has it all. Here, I am wearing a floral fabric ring from Chic Flick. Isn't it cute?It definitely highlights my skin tone. 

An arm party collection rendition of Chic Flick featuring a silver and black round beads, a white spiked leatherette bracelet, an orange wristlet, a black and gold tiny beaded bracelet and a brown-gold ensemble. Take note that all round beads, when doing an arm party, should not go together. Try to insert some leather or anything made of wood, cloth or brass.

Only Chic Flick delivers the two rings in perspective to fashion. One portrait ring and the other butterfly ring can catch anyone's attention. The good thing about these rings are that they are effortlessly fabulous. Add glamour to your outfit with these rings and surely, you can now walk and stand tall confidently.  

Another favorite from Chic Flick is this elephant brass necklace which does not contrast with the background of my printed shirt. You don't need to wear something plain or monochrome so that your accessories will always stand out. What you can do is wear something that is edgy but still resembles that stylish, sexy but awesome appeal. 

Of course, Chic Flick having pink as the official color, places all the orders of its customers in this cute black, netted cover with a tag from Chic Flick, contact numbers as well as facebook and instagram details. Now, you don't have to worry for your accessories to get lost, just place them here and viola! You are now on the go! 

Look they also have a dancing lady long necklace for a price of P 120.00. This is already worth it.  

Finally, the Chic Flick collection of rings from snake, to butterfly, to pearls and peacocks and even to mustache. With a wide array of colors to choose from, you can surely match every piece to any outfit you like!

Ladies, it's time to be the CHIC  as you always are! Wear these fabulous and affordable accessories and FEEL THE NEW YOU! Stand out, besides it's Women  Month. So, celebrate YOU! For orders, contact Ms. Leine De Jesus at 09178578968 now! Like Chic Flick on facebook!

Latest summer accessories

Ever wonder what to wear this summer? What accessories to partner with your maxi dress or that free flowing floral skirt with bikini top and buri hat? Or, what sandals to wear to perfectly say that you are in summer look...Oh, are you summer-ready? I know I am. Now, there are a lot of accessories that are worth wearing while on the beach, on a fashion bazaar, on Boracay, or a nearby hang-out away from the bustling hustles of Manila. These accessories are all available at the only trendiest and hippest online shopping destination...Kosmos Philippines, where you can find the items below:

With these accessories, no need to wear additional bangles or bracelets because this one will envelop everything for your wrist. It's like having an arm party right at your fingertips. 

Introducing the St. Tropez Chandelier Crystal Chain...

New for Summer! Extra-long London Fog Grey & Eggshell Layer leather watch strap topped with Rose Gold rivets. Signature La Mer Collections' Circle Rose Gold Watch case. One 14K Gold & one Rose Gold Plated linked chain paired with our exclusive and oversize St. Tropez-Blue Swarovski Crystal Chain details attached directly to watch Case and strap. Wipe clean. 22" long and 1/2" wide strap, Buckle closure. .875" wide Watch case, Seiko watch movement, Nickel Free. Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, each watch may vary slightly. Made in the USA

Isn't the above bracelet AMAZINGGGG?Now, there's more, Kosmos Philippines offers you other kinds of accessories which are perfect for your summer fashion needs.

Jean & Rosz also offers you the latest in their accessory collection. Featuring a round-studded leatherette wrap around bracelet, a gold-plated necklace with turquoise pendant, a leather with ribbon bracelet and a wide antique bracelet, all available from Kosmos Philippines, the only shopping site that knows fashion and lifestyle. 

What are you waiting for? Visit their site now, only at Kosmos Philippines and purchase these fabulous accessories!

My perspective about fashion

Sometimes, it is not how you wear that matters . It is something more than that.

When you try to find a good outfit, or a good combination resembling your style, as if you have, for some reason, you question yourself, is fashion really important?

Some might even say that being in fashion or wearing these stylish clothes may give you an edge, a pleasing appearance, but it may be fake..a show -off of what is really the content inside you.
I have already written articles on personality and fashion and never had I imagine that for some reason, fashion may at all be just a facade. For some it is, but for me , it is very important. Remember when we were young, when our parents will try to dress us up, and becoming our stylist ALONG the way, Remember how we hated the color, texture and even the appearance of having that look be laughed at and ridiculed.

As we grow and find fashion all around us, we become so conscious, specially teens. But, come, 20 something, have you noticed that some people just ignore fashion altogehter for the sake of finding a decent jod, a family, a girlfriend or a good paying career. Isn't it not that our personality has been influenced by fashion? I have been giving you some rhetorical and thought provoking questions, byt at the end of the day, fashion becomes immensely vital to our senses that the sweater, cardigan or jacket which for some may simply be the same, come from a group of designers, stylists, editors, and public relations who want to make people look good. After all, is it not that outer beauty is a multi billion dollar business, and that includes fashion.

Fashion has shaped the way you and I view life. It sets trends, styles, backward and forward design essentials, music and even sports. It has known to become the most influential in the teenagers today aside from aside from music, pop and showbizness. But, all these three can't live without fashion. Imagine walking into a room full of glamorous clothes for all occasions. I would be very climactic! Would you!

The reasons why fashion has shaped/influenced/took a turn in my life as an individual are:

1)  Since I was a kid, I really loved fashion. I played with them, even helped in the hosting of mini events that depicted fashion, just for our kids though. I would play the stylist, dressing up people and buying stuff...cool stuff for them to wear, only just a game.

2)  I have always loved models on tv walking on the runway and I would envy their walk, clothes, their face and stature.

3) Colors - of different names have I memorized even when I was a kid,.I would know if it's lavender not lilac, teal, not blue, and cerulean not sky blue.

4) Growing up exposed me to different fashion shows as I was a member of a youth organization where our project was  a Miss Gay Pageant in 1995 and a Fashion show in 1996.

5)  After that several events on fashion took place as I began organizing Miss Freshmen, Miss Sociology and Miss Commerce in college.

6) I also joined the Mr. University pageant where I won Second RUNNER up.

7) After that, I busied myself reading fashion magazines, watching shows on tv and even  memorizing different styles in fashion.



Maybe, fashion for some is shallow. Since, it is only about the  dress, no it is not! It has moulded me , and maybe all the other renowned fashion designers there that could say that aside from fashion as a form of artistic expression, it is a life-changing experience that could help anyone to look good, to feel good when they shop the best clothes and to get the best partner because you look goooooood. Isn't tnis somehting that fashion has brought to the world. So that all of us can look pretty and handsome all the time despite all the hardships, hassles, and unfortunate events we have to go through.

Lastly, fashion for me has been a  partner in all my undertakings since looking good and feeling good about yourself means you are doing yourself a favor, not simply to impress others but to remind yourself and I that there is still a bright, wonderful moment out there, when you DRESS well, and others say, HEY DUDE, you look good!

Newspaper into Fashion

There are three ways to save the environment: reuse, reduce and recycle.Nothing is more captivating by transforming waste into fashionable products and no one does this better than the Solo Parent Group headed by Ms. Luzviminda Madrinan who hails from San Rafael, Bulacan. This is an organization that seeks to help out solo parents both men and women who seek clean livelihood in the form of bag making. Without any formal fashion accessory schooling, this group of parents is both gifted and creative having transformed neglected newspapers into profit. We all know that we can make something out nof these news papers but we never knew it can be in the form of bags! And, truly, I love bags because bags envelop your life and they are a manifestation of your personal lifestyle. In every bag I wear, it carries with me my whole personal appeal and interests!

For those solo parents staying at home, I have a question for you: Why settle at home and do nothing when you can learn the art of bag making from waste and eventually earn from it? Mind you, it's not just waste,these are old newspapers which can be turned into fashionable pieces like the one I am wearing below:

The checkered blue polo with denim jacket perfectly befits the newspaper bag that can be used as a shopping bag, a tote, a fashionable piece, a tablet container or even an accessory item. What's good about this it can accommodate up to 5 kilos. So my shopping needs are all complete since I need not anymore carry any plastic bags. It's intricate designs and newspaper details make it more stylish so you can carry it wherever you go. You can even catch anyone's attention with this elegantly crafted and beautifully designed masterpiece of shall I say, hard work, perseverance and love of our solo parents. Look at what industry and patience can bring to fashion! With the dedication of these parents, they can make you including me, delighted as they bring us these newspaper carry along bags that are worthy of emulation by others. 

Check out what other fabulous items newspapers can turn into. These are brought to you by: 

Eco-friendly dyaryo bags for life which is a hardwork-oriented output of the San Rafael Solo Parents Federation. They even conduct seminars, so if you wanna take part in it, earn extra income, or earn a livelihood then, this is what you are waiting for! The income that can give you life. In addition,you are also helping the environment, increase awareness and promote local products. Aren't we supposed to do that after all?  I mean, we should go back to our roots and patronize "sariling atin" we need not anymore buy something foreign or branded and spend much when we can purchase this recyclable bag that speaks of culture, nature and future!

Intricately woven, this bag with its cultured handle can match any outfit from boho chic look to an urban defined style. The color contemplates with any outfit and shoes too. 

 Who knows this is made of newspaper? From afar, it seemed like an stitched fabric but if you look closely,the bag's style is reminiscent of a fifty's fashion era where women would love to wear ostentatious accessories. Surely, this bag can create envy among women. 

This cute handbags can be used as your kikay set when you want to place your make-up and other accessories. Distinct yet striking, this bag will make you go back to nature all the time!

Tote bags need not be made of the same material, canvass, leather or even plastic. It can be made out of newspaper and what a way to help the environment and still look fabulous by wearing this tote made exclusively from recyclable materials. 

I called this the handbag of the future, this awesome piece speaks of function and fashion. Delectably styled with a durable handle, you can definitely rock any cocktail dress and still carry this handbag. One-of-a-kind bag, you have nothing to worry about having a duplicate piece. 

But just how are these products made? A thesis proposal on the Consumers' Perception toward the eco-friendly bags made out of woven newspaper:Promoting Dyaryo Bags for Life Products" made by Laine Manalese described how these newspaper materials are turned into fashionable bags:

"The bag-making process begins with sheets of newspaper tightly rolled into small strips. The strips are woven by hand to form the base, sides and flaps of the bag. The number of strips used depends on the size of the bag and then followed creativity and taste. Braided twine or leatherette can be attached as trim or handles. Colorful beads or metal rings can also be added for style. Then finally a coat of lamination called laminating glue is applied over the newspaper for protection. Dyaryo Bags for Life even contacted artists to paint on some bags to make them more attractive and saleable. The making of the bags sounds like a lot of work but the worker’s hard works are well worth the effort. The finished newspaper bags are stunningly beautiful and fashionable."

So, don't just be fashionable for the sake of mother nature! Integrate both concepts and be environmentally stylish! Are you prepared to do this? I know I am. Thus, I am ordering more of these products. Why wait now? 

For orders and seminars, please contact Ms. Luzviminda Madrinan of San Rafael Solo Parent Federation at 0932-727-4347 and 0915-3242-571. Of course, like them on Facebook: Dyaryo Bags For Life!

How to find the dress for your bodyshape

WONDERED HOW TO FIND THE DRESS THAT FITS YOU? GO FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

1. APPLE SHAPE - THEY CARRY MOST OF THE WEIGHT IN THE ABDOMINAL REGION. THE UPPER BODY IS MORE NOTICEABLE THAN THE LOWER BODY. HERE IS HOW: AVOID HATLER NECKS, BOAT NECKLINES AND OFF THE SHOLUDER. AVOID PUFFY SLEEVES TRY V NECK TO DRAW ATTENTION TO FULL BUST AND ACCESSORIZE WITH A NICE PIECE OF JEWELRY. A FULLER SKIRT IS A GOOD OPTION FOR BALANCING YOUR FULLER BUST.

2. PEAR SHAPE - SLENDER AND ELONGATED TORSO, SMALL BUST. A LINE SKIRT OR EMPIRE WAISTLINE. THESE SKIRTS WILL FLATTEN THE WAISTILINE AND MAKE THE BUST STAND OUT. STRAPLESS CORSET STYLE BODICE LOOK BEST. BRIGHTHER OR LIGHER COLOR IS ABOVE THE WAIST WHEREAS THE DARKER COLOR IS BELOW THE WAIST.

3. RECTANGLE SHAPE - WEIGHT GAIN DEPOSITS EVENLY THROUGHOUT THE BODY. CHOOSE A DRESS THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE BUST. DRAWING ATTENTION TO THE WAIST. CHOOSE WRAP OR SURPLICE TOPS. COORDINATED SKIRT AND TOP INSTEAD OF OPTING FOR A DRESS. FOR A DRES, INCUDE ORNAMENTS, BELTS, WRAPS AND RIBBONS.

4. INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE - OPT FOR FLAIR SKIRTS AND CHOOSE PANTS WITH FLARE AT THE BOTTOM. ACCESSORIZE YOUR OUTFIT WITH STYLISH SHOES.

5. HOURGALSS SHAPE- TWO PIECE DRESSES AND CORSET BODICES LOOK PERFECT ON THIS BODY TYPE AS IT ENHANCES NATURAL CURVES. AN OFF SHOULDER NECKLINE OR STRAPLESS SUIT FOR FIGURE.

Visual Merchandising Trends 2015

 Gold Plates are already here and since the black and gold are a good combination, I opted to place them in the Inches Boutique, Trinoma Mall. For this store window, since shoppers would also love to wear the punk, 80's and goth look, the cocktail dresses, blazers and even trousers display the gold plated material and color. 

The shoes are also amazingly high fashion as the store also captivates that Paris women boot style with studs. Also, some spikes and gold plated come over will also dazzle your precious feet. The attire above cal also be matched with the shoes below. 

The trends in visual merchandising now encompasses both black and gold and even flesh and beige colored undertones. Be sure that the clothes you wear either match your shoes or the accessories you wer. 

Fashion Quotes you should memorize.

A RUNDOWN OF SOME BASIC FASHION QUOTES FROM THE MOVIE, TV, MAGAZINE:  PICK YOUR FAVE:

• There is something about FASHION that makes people nervous.

• A good model can advance fashion by ten years.

• This is not British Vogue. This is an advertising magazine.

• Go ahead. Take a chance. Hire that smart, fat girl.

• Runway is  a fashion magazine, so interest in fashion is crucial.

• I will buy this and this alone.

• Style and fashion are different in many ways.

• This is Alette. Is this where you should be?

• It's for Paris. I'm on this great new diet. I don't eat anything and when I'm about to faint, I just eat a cube of cheese.

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