The first quarter of the year means wanting to get rid of the old and make a whole lot of room for the new and exciting. This year, we don’t only want to suggest which items in your closet to get rid of and what to keep – we also included some style tips to save yourself from the next fashion faux pas.
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We all want one: a pair of rugged, ripped ala-boyfriend jeans that has a comfortable fit. Let me show you how to achieve that vintage-y worn out look with a NEW pair of jeans: a tutorial from materials to the (very quick!) process. Rip away!
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Convertible Clothing by YAY Imagine you’re on a beach trip. You pack this one piece that you can convert into a cover-up, a top, or an accessory – how hassle free, right? That’s how I felt when I discovered YAY. It’s a good option to travel in and a must-have in your closet. Using purl snap buttons, simply unsnap and convert to multiple scarves and wraps styles. Simple and easy It’s literally converting in a snap! YAY is designed by Yevgeniya Alexandrovna Yushkova and is dedicated to creating timeless, elegant, yet practical “convertible” clothing. This cost-efficient style approach is perfect for those who easily want to transform their looks from day to night! 1. Cropped Batwing Cardigan / Long-sleeve shrug One of YAY’s best-sellers is this Tulip Convertible Cardigan. It’s perfect when you go to places with varying temperatures. Here I’m wearing it as a long sleeve shrug with a snap closure at the sleeve inseam. 2. Low top / front One of my favorite transformations with the Tulip Cardigan. It converts to this sexy low top – perfect when pair with jeans or high-waisted bottoms. 2. Low top / back You see the metal snaps behind? Those are so easy…
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Librarian chic Hold on – you definitely wouldn’t want to flip the page on this one. Just when I thought I’ve seen it all when it comes to upcycling – local brand “Kuwit” proves me otherwise. Behold, the “Nobela” clutch bag! Ruby, zero visibility We can all celebrate in relief that typhoon Ruby has left the country. It was a rainy afternoon, as you can see the puddles reflecting my OOTD, but reality continues. It was kind of chilly today, hence the ala grade school socks. What do you think? KUWIT handmade book bags Don’t you think it’s such a creative idea? You haven’t seen the details yet! Kuwit Nobela bag (used as a sling) | Zara suede black heels It feels like I’m back to my grade school days wearing black shoes with ankle socks. The TRUTH behind that is the shoes were a tad bit too big so I wore socks for it to fit snuggly. Just right! I dub this as the “Librarian look” :)) Kuwit | Handcrafted upcycled books I love how it is ORIGINALLY a book that has been given a second life in the form of a fashion accessory. It’s so smart! It gives that comforting…
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Lazy Dressing 100 It all started yesterday when my sundo was already outside but I still couldn’t figure out what to wear. I guess it’s safe to say that time pressure breeds creativity and resourcefulness – I instantly came up with an outfit! Yuki Tansengco Got a lot of button down shirts laying around your room? Here’s how you can transform your shirt into a skirt! 🙂 Lazy Sunday For the first time, I tried out Kanto and Kool Kids in Kapitolyo to see what the fuss was about. Two thumbs up! I super love the food in Kanto – so yummy and very affordable. As for the Kool Kids ice cream, you should try it when you want to see something new. Haha! Zara grey shirt | Thrifted Holiday-themed buttondown | Birks To get this look, simply button up the shirt until where it meets the waist then knot the sleeves part down the middle. Make sure you tuck the collar part inside and the sleeves under the knot for a neat finish! Try it out and let me know what you think! 🙂 Vans hologram sunnies | Storm brown leather watch You can experiment with different buttondown textiles like…