Finally wore this top I got from someone very dear to me. Silly me went a little overboard and paired the top with one of my favorite rings. This outfit is suited for the hot weather here in the east coast; also, I wore it when I went shopping with my sister.
top: from Malaysia; shorts: Gap; ring: Betsey Johnson
Summer is at its peak, and it’s very hot here in the east coast! Stay cool, everyone. 🙂
top: Roxy; bandeau: Hollister; shorts: Abercrombie
Whew! It’s been a while since I blogged a fashion-related post. Well, here it is! Today’s topic is wedges. You may probably recognize this trend since it has been around for quite a long time. Wedges are great especially if you’re not one of those people who can last for hours in a pair of stilettos, but still need the extra oomph! Here are some ideas on how to wear wedges:
I, personally, don’t choose to wear wedge slides, but they are as great as wedge sandals. I think pairing a reasonably high wedge slides would look great with a pair of shorts. In this set, I chose to pair a color block top with some printed denim shorts, add some funky sunglasses, and finish with a hobo printed shoulder bag. When I think of high heels (wedges or stilettos), I immediately think of the word “sophisticated”. This look is very laid-back which balances the sophistication of the wedge slides.
Last, and definitely on the least: colors! I can’t get enough of it! For this look, I paired a coral-colored dress with some tribal, but colorful belt, mint green earrings, and a soft neutral messenger bag to tone down the girly vibe from the ruffles of the dress. When dealing with dresses, you can opt for higher than usual wedges. They will make your legs look longer, and you can thank me later.
So, what do you think? Do you own any wedges? Would you wear this trend? What’s your favorite outfit to pair with wedges? Tell me all about it in the comments below! 🙂
Next up for my under $50 picks: Chartreuse. Oh, how I love this color! I think any neon color is great especially when you’re accessorizing a simple outfit. Of course, the predictable side of me would color block with a color this bright. Chartreuse is great with purple. This was inspired by a room I saw on TV years ago. I kept the accessories simple and neutral with the exception of the earrings. I think these colors work well together.
So, what do you think? Do you like this color? Would you wear it? How? Tell me all about it in the comment box below! 🙂
Maxi Skirts are huge right now. I always see them — at the mall, at the beach, etc. Even my 3-day getaway at New York City, I see people wearing them. The key is finding one that has a very soft and comfortable fabric. If you don’t like maxi dresses, here are 3 ways on how to wear maxi skirts.
Color Block! Of course, you know how I love color blocking. If you happen to have a neon or bright-colored maxi skirt, don’t be afraid to mix it with other colors. Here I paired a purple top with a coral maxi skirt. The belt is optional. The bag and the shoes gives the whole look a native vibe, which is always good especially when you’re dealing with solid colors.
This look is perfect for the beach. I, personally, love the yellow bag. I’ve never seen something like it anywhere. I really think it will work perfectly with any outfit that needs a pop of color. In this look, I mixed two different prints together — floral and stripes. Again, don’t be afraid. Try different prints together, you’ll be surprised. Oh, and don’t forget your floppy hat!
This last look is probably my favorite. The sheer maxi skirt may look weird at first, but give it a chance. Since the top and the cross body bag gives a feminine look, I toned it down by throwing a pair of sneakers. It gives the whole look a spontaneous vibe. This look is perfect when you’re going out with friends or just strolling the mall.
I hope you enjoyed this post! So what do you think? Would you wear maxi skirts? Do you own any? Let me know all about it in the comments below! 🙂
Photo Credit: LimeWave Photo via Flickr
Hello everyone! Since my vacation starts tomorrow, I’m here to share what you and I should bring when traveling. Let me share something about myself first — I am horrible at packing. I always don’t know what to bring. I’ve been in several trips to the beach, and I always end up packing more than I need. Does that ever happen to you? Well, I’m going to make it easy for the both of us. I’m here to share some tips whether you’re spending a day or a week at the beach.
This is the most important. Create a list that will help you remember the things you HAVE to have when traveling. This includes everything from toothbrush to the littlest thing like a pair of earrings. It is possible to not include your wardrobe to the list. If you have an idea of which clothes you’re going to bring with you, write them down, but more on that later. It is okay if your list isn’t specific enough, just know which are the ones you always grab. If you have a million different facial washes, bring two — one for cleansing and one for breakouts; you never know! Just make sure you’re certain about your choices — you don’t want to bring something that you’ve purchased two days ago. You don’t even know if that certain product is going to work for you. The goal here is to relax and have a worry-free vacation!
Here is what my beach packing list looks like:
If you happen to find this interesting and useful for you, you can download the pdf file here.
Another important thing about traveling is your outfit. Okay, maybe it is the most important — you get the point! 😀 When choosing your outfits, you should know which clothes in your closet best flatters your figure. Also, know how many clothes you need to bring. If you’re staying at the beach in 7 days, bring at least 10 change of clothes. You’ll never know what you may end up doing! However, if you have planned out everything — what you’re going to do from the first day up to the very last — plan out your outfits! This includes everything from head to toe, inside and out! Find the shoes that goes best with everything. This is why you should pack the day before, not the day of. You have to try on everything in your closet so you’ll have an idea what goes with what. If you’re planning to sticking out with the basics, bring bold accessories! The key here is to have a relaxing but fabulous summer! Besides, you better look good on those pictures, right? Right.
Honestly, as much as I want to bring my entire make-up collection to this trip, I can’t. Besides, I don’t love every single product in my collection. I’ll tell you this though — I’m glad I got one of the last Clinique Bonus at Macy’s. What I love about those is that they are very travel-friendly. I have a travel size make-up remover, a palette with two eye shadows and a blush, a lipstick and lip gloss duo with SPF 15! All I have to bring is my foundation and my mascara and I’m ready to hit the road. I know what you’re thinking — why am I settling with just that, I thought of it too. I think I will add more eyeshadow rather than the boring brown that I have, but that’s about it. I’ll probably throw another blush that I’m willing to use everyday, and a couple of lip glosses. Okay, really, that’s about it! I strongly suggest that you pick all of your favorites and bring them with you since you’ll be using them everyday for the next 3 or 7 days! Also, bring a foundation or tinted moisturizer that’s darker than your current skin color unless you don’t have any plans on getting a tan. In my case, I have my two shades darker MAC Studio Fix Powder so I’m all set for that. If you don’t have a summer foundation, don’t worry, bring your bronzer! It will help, trust me.
Toiletries are important too, but try not to bring too much. If you’re going to be away for 1 week, make sure you have enough, but if you prefer buying them on where you’re going, do your research. Search for the nearest drugstores so you already know before leaving. For skin care, just bring what works for you. Enough said.
These are optional; you don’t have to bring these if you’re planning on having a peaceful vacation. I think vacations are meant to be savored. Spend quality time with your family and/or friends. But if you’re going to drive like us, bring your electronics with you so you have something to do on the way to the beach, but once you’re in the hotel room, try to enjoy yourself! 🙂
Last, but certainly not the least — and oops, it’s not on the list. Camera! You want to capture those memories from your vacation. Bring an extra memory card with you for when the one you already have runs out. Don’t forget your charger, too!
Photo Credit: Project-Blu.com
More Tips:
So, what do you think? Will my list be useful for you? Do you have any plans for the summer? Are you planning on going to the beach? What are your travel essentials? Let me know all about it in the comments below! 🙂
Since my Summer Staple series ended, I’ve created a new series. Here at Fashiometics, we like saving money; we hope you do, too. This series will be featuring different products that are under $50. I will explain why I picked what I featured, so you’ll have an idea on where and how to wear these. Brace yourselves, this is going to be a fun series! 🙂 Please remember that you can click the small thumbnails below and it will redirect you to the product and its cost.
From Top Left: Leather Bracelet, Nail Polish, Top, Sneakers, Earrings, Cross Body Bag
Teal is a blue-green color. It is a great color, because it is not really common and I don’t see this color at the mall all the time. Although it is not one of those pop-of-color kinds of color, it still stands out on its own especially if you pair it with lighter colors. My favorite out of six products featured above are the Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings! I think they look so cute, and for a pair of designer earrings for under $50, why not?
Here’s a set I’ve created and a way to wear teal:
So, what do you think? Do you like teal? What are your favorite colors? Let me know all about it in the comments below! 🙂
I saw these at Zara, and I immediately fell in love with it! If you don’t know yet, my favorite color is pink! A few years back, my closet was full of pink clothes, then I grew up and realized that I need to have clothes in different colors, but obviously, my favoritism is kicking up again. I think this blazer is well-made, the fabric is lightweight — perfect for Spring & Summer! I just wish I could buy it soon if not tomorrow! But I doubt it, it’s $79.90. I cannot spend that much on a blazer, but then again… 🙂
You can see this blazer here.
So, what do you think? Do you like wearing blazers during the summer? What’s on your wish list? Let me know on the comments below! 🙂
First of all, I would like to say that I don’t like this movie as much as I love the first two series I did with Like the Movies. I watched this movie for the first time three nights ago, and I immediately fell in love with Summer’s style. There aren’t a lot of people who wear this kind of trend these days, or maybe I haven’t found one. One thing I loved about this movie is the statement of the narrator in the beginning of the movie:
This is a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is not a love story.I don’t think there are many movies like this one out there, which is why I regret not watching it a long time ago. I’ve heard of this movie, but I didn’t really made the effort to find a DVD or stream it on Netflix, but now that I have watched it, I have to share which outfits of Summer I fell in love with.
This first set was inspired by the Ikea scene from the movie. Summer is wearing a very feminine baby blue dress paired with a straw bag. For my version, I picked a sleeveless baby blue dress with a mini sailor collar to complement the black knotted rope headband. I paired it with a very girly straw bag and a nude belt, then finished the look with a white flats.
500DOS: This is Fun… by mscelinep featuring headbands hair accessories
Next, I chose Summer’s outfit from when they met again on the train after they broke up. I think this look minus the tights is great for summer! By now you probably notice that there’s a theme here — different hues of blue, floral, and girly. Summer likes to mix everything, but she only sticks with one color. Pair an embroidered top with a pair of high-waisted shorts, throw some opaque black tights, then finish the look with some nude oxford flats!
500DOS: Seeing Each Other Again by mscelinep featuring high waisted shorts
This third and final look is my favorite. Summer didn’t wear any accessories at all, but she still looked incredible! I think a dress like this should be on a must-have list especially if you’re starting to build your wardrobe! To get Summer’s look, pair a blue well-cut printed dress with a nice hair bun then finish the look with a pair of girly wedges!
500DOS: Expectations.. by mscelinep featuring wedge heels
So, what do you think? Have you seen this movie? Do have any favorite outfits of Summer? Let me know all about it in the comments below! 🙂
Hello, ladies. This is my last summer staple post for the season. I hope you like posts like these since I’ll be doing one throughout the year. Here’s the rundown of my summer staple series:
For this last post, I have a variety of accessories that I consider as summer staples. I’m going to work clockwise from the top left.
Feather Earrings — These are great for a lot of reasons: lightweight, comes with many colors, and stylish. I’ve written a post about what to wear with feather earrings if you’re looking for ways to wear this trend.
Knotted Rope Headband — Knotted headbands are very cute and could polish your look in a second Blair Waldorf-style!
Small Pendant Necklace — These are my go-to necklaces during the summer. They are comfortable enough to wear around your neck during the hot summer days, yet they play a huge role for a polished look.
Weave Fabric Bangles — These bangles are perfect for summer since they are not as heavy as the metal ones, but not as cheap-looking as the plastic ones. You can stack them, or wear them one at a time!
So there you have it — the end of my summer staple series. I hope you liked everything about these posts, and please leave me a comment below if you have any concerns and/or suggestions! 🙂
Summer Staple: Accessories by mscelinep featuring a wrap bracelet
So, what do you think? What accessories are you planning on wearing throughout the summer? Let me know on the comments below! 🙂
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