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. :)

Breathe

When I had resigned from work for reviews (my arch'l apprenticeship program) early this month, I though i'd be able to blog more. Nothing is what it seems, apparently. With all the chores, reading, assorted freelance work, exercise, my blog has been quite lonely; but I couldn't complain, having 3 months having my time to myself is like a breath of fresh air to my lifestyle. Although it is pretty challenging in the areas of self-discipline, which I'm pretty bad at. (Such a struggle to wake up so early in the morning :( ) Best part is, I get to dress the way I want every single day. Haha. You would think it's a party, but I find myself dressing down a lot lately, like in this entry.

Here's what I wore on my way to a styling gig, the first ever time I styled a debutante besides my sister and my friends. I usually just do events and fashion shoots, this pre-event stint was new to me. It was a pre-debut pictorial and what our princess wanted was an all black- girls night out.

I did so much black-and-white pre-styling in the morning that I dressed myself with this bright and colorful aztec-printed midriff. I'm so much into these lately, they're just so feminine and easy to wear. I paired the canvass top with contrastingly flowy harem trousers because these are like, corporate pajamas and I had to look both mature for my debutante and comfortable enough to sustain hours of shooting. Needless to say, the footwear of choice were flats, because these are like, formal slippers as well. Haha. A satchel was in hand then but on the last minute, I resorted into this white crochet bag because it made the whole look fresh and laid back-- which seemed appropriate on that breezy and slightly gloomy afternoon.

Let me leave you with my favorite look from the shoot. I hope everyone's having a great semestral break/ halloween break! :)

x

Dawn

Bubbles midriff** Blind Clothing trousers**Braids and Bonds Arm Candies**Flats from a bazaar

Makeup: Ryle Young
Photos: Shanida and Dexter Maneja of 1up2down
Hair: Jomer Arances
Styling: Yours Truly
Locale: The Private Room by Secanara Hands
Model: Khyra Baguia