Opposites Attract

 Opposites attract, they say.  To me it doesn't only apply with people but also in fashion: like how black with white is a classic favorite,  how tight looks great with loose. But more interestingly, how these dense leather pants can make a good match for my light linen beach top.

I couldn't believe how this Aga Mulach top (as we fondly call it, lol) has been a closet staple of mine for years now--to think, I just got it from my Pop's closet. I used to pair this top with washed denim/ printed/ombre/colored shorts, but today for the first time I tried something different and I like how relaxed but chic it turned out. I folded my leggings to make the look more casual--it is after all a holiday today. I think I'll wear this again on a weekend meeting someday. Seems like the type. Oh and I don't know if its age, but what took me so long to realize the beauty of a good office bag?

I've been contemplating lately about my true identity (OA. Fashion wise at least. Haha.) and realized just last night after going through a fashion book my Japanese client gave me, that I am most comfortable in laid back, effortless chic fashion. Ofcourse, that's with a hint of playful festival fashion (because I was once a bohemian kid, part of me will always be). I'm always so drawn to Rumi Neely, Kate Bosworth, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Palermo. So perhaps more of that in the coming days. Don't kill me for repeating adjectives then, I don't think I'll find find other words to describe it.

Today is a holiday where I'm from and on my itinerary was some light and easy work time in a coffee shop with the boyfriend. Leaving this coffee shop now (where I stayed in all afternoon) to grab dinner.

It was a good day.
:)

Top: Tropical Relik (Dad's)
Leather Leggings: Blind Clothing

Heels: Nine West

Bag: Tommy Hilfiger (Hi, mom.)
Earings: Forever21

 

Don't forget to check out Blind Clothing's newly launched SS13  collection here! Or simply see my older post to view it. :)

Back to Black (and White!)

 There's something about a hounds tooth pattern that just spells high street fashion. When I saw these pants, I instantly knew it was something my wardrobe-overhaul project needed. I've been thinking about how to keep monochrome patterns interesting, since blocks of black and white are making a big comeback this season. I tried hard to find a top with a color that will work beautifully with these pants and then it dawned on me, that I just had to embrace the beauty of  its black-and-whiteness and maybe play with pattern instead. So there I was, throwing on another black and white piece, this sheer striped polo, and I loved how sophisticated and interesting it turned out. A little color pop from accessories would not have hurt, but I was just sold.

photo from fashion.telegraph.co.uk
Left to right: Michael Kors, Philosophy, Balmain, Acne

photo from fashion.telegraph.co.uk
Left to right: Unique, Marni, Sportmax, Marc Jacobs

Black-and-whites for summer, really? Yes, really. I won't lie, I was taken by surprise too. Monochrome stripes and checks, and strong lines are hot commodity this season, and the bigger and bolder the motif, the better. 

 

Pants: FashiondiariesCebu | Polo: Forever 21 | Shoes: Leaveland | Bag: Hongkong find from Mom | Sunnies: Vaintage

**Thanks to Ninz Sy for taking my photos, mother nature for the lighting, and SHS-J for the backdrop. Haha. This day was my brother's graduation. Hey, Congratulations to all the graduates out there! It's officially summer! Who's excited? :) **