Astars x BMS Giveaway

 (Mademoiselle necklace, Astars top, Furla bag, Dress Code Project maxi skirt)

When the temperature starts to rise, everyone usually resorts to wearing as little clothing as possible- but how about wearing something elegant and breezy at the same time? Probably the easiest way to look classy on the beach is to wear a maxi skirt. This maxi skirt from the Dress Code Project has a high slit, making you feel like you can be comfortable the entire night. There's just something wonderful about the flow of this skirt- it makes it look extra classy. I love the elegance of a maxi skirt, and if your best feature isn’t your legs, then this is a great way to still get a sexy look without exposing your pins. What I love about it is I can wear it on the beach and even in the city too. Now, what's better than pairing it with this halter black top? A printed maxi skirt is extremely versatile, and this ruching top I got from Astars spiced up the whole outfit. There are a lot of directions you can think of when styling this top. The knot effect on top is superb and the style is really one of a kind. The fabric is so soft and thin too! I just wore this statement necklace to balance everything.

It's been a while since I last threw a giveaway so here- I'm giving away this super cute top to three lucky readers!!! Yes, one black halter top to three readers. All you have to do is:

1. Like this post

2. Like Astar's Facebook fanpage

3. Follow Astars on Twitter

4. Sign up to Astar's newsletter

5. Tweet, " Be beach ready by joining Laureen Uy's blog giveaway and win an @ASTARS_Women freebie. http://bit.ly/ZMKINl "

5. Comment below with your full name, Twitter name and the link of your status.

THIS IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL READERS. Please only comment once because I need to approve it first before it shows on the comments box. Contest period is from March 21-April 4 only. I will be choosing the winners via random.org and will be announcing the winners via my Facebook fanpage and Twitter account. Good luck guys. BMS.

Candy Colors

(Mademoiselle necklace, LOVE top, Fashion Galore vest, House of Luxe bangle, Marc By Marc Jacobs bag, Shortcuts shorts, Crocs rubber shoes)

This is what I wore to the Crocs event last week. I wanted to be a bit more playful because it was a young event, so I wore a candy-inspired outfit. The collar definitely matched the color of my shorts (which were actually Patricia's, but I found it too cute, so I stole it hahaha). I also did a play on denim by matching my denim vest with my dip dyed shorts. Too bad I already dyed my hair back to brown or else it would've looked better with my blue ombre hair. To tame down my very colorful outfit, I wore these comfy Crocs shoes in basic white. 

The event started with me welcoming the new users of Crocs- Camille Co and David Guison. I love that they're both my friends too! And of course, they also launch their new website. I was part of their NCNY campaign last year, so upgrade na talaga to. Cool, right? 

If you click on my section, I'll be asking you several things so I can get to know your style more, and at the end of everything- I'll be recommending certain styles of Crocs shoes for you. 

Lastly, they have a promo too! You can win a FREE 3-day, 2-night weekend getaway at Shangri-La Hotel for two! And it's so easy to join. You don't even need to move on your seat. Start your day right and check you NCNY's website. BMS.

Lavender

(Mademoiselle necklace, Tattle Tuesdays dress, Primadonna belt, Lunachic dolphin bracelet, Extreme Finds square bangle, Celine bag, SM Accessories rings, S&H heels)

Lavender is one of my favorite colors. There's something about this soft color that makes my day happy and light. I can't even count the times I've asked my manicurist to paint my nails lavender. It's really not normal for me to find a flowy dress (that I like) in a lavender color so imagine my happiness when I found this at Tattle Tuesdays- and the satisfaction that I got when I wore it was unexplainable. I love the overlapping effect of the sheer fabric below. Flowy dresses can make you look feminine and classy all the time, but when worn with a studded belt, it makes a difference. Though the studs were subtle, the color of the belt and bag really stood out, making this lavender dress more sweet and sophisticated. BMS.

Rainbow

(Versace sunnies, SM Accessories necklaces, Mademoiselle top, Cole Vintage cover up, Lunachic bangles, Chloe bag,  IAAH shorts, Tribute shoes)

When I came back from Cebu, I didn't have any extra accessories and flats with me and I had to meet with friends after. Uh-oh! Good thing I always have extra items in my car (I swear, my car is my house). I  intentionally left these orange SM Accessories and Tribute flats because I knew they were gonna be handy someday. These flats tamed my very colorful outfit but still made a statement because of its snakeskin design. It's foldable too, so I can bring it with me if I want to wear wedges during nighttime. When I arrived from Cebu, I really looked very vibrant but simpler because I didn't wear any accessories- It's amazing how accessories and heels/flats can actually change your entire look and feel. My advice? Always have extra pieces in your car for emergencies. BMS.

Mixed

(Hailey and Five necklace, Mademoiselle top, Iconique polo, Veva Deeluxe bangles, Chloe bag, Topshop shorts, Primadonna wedges)

You all know how I try and wear heels or wedges when I go out because I'm petite, so imagine my joy when I found these incredibly comfortable Primadonna 3-inch wedges. I try and avoid heels that aren't sky high, but this one is just too pretty to ignore. I brought it with me when I went to Cebu- the only pair of wedges that I actually brought because it's that comfortable. You can say my entire look is indescribable- I just love how the prints mixed well together and the fact that my polo is longer than my shorts. A casual yet wonderful effect. BMS. 

American Flag

(Romwe hat/stockings, Personalized Accessories necklace, Mademoiselle top, Hailey & Five bracelets, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Topshop shorts, Gold Dot wedges)

I wear make up almost everyday for shoots and taping, so when I get a free day- I really don't want to put a lot of make up on. The trick to look presentable? Put eyebrow pencil, eyeliner and mascara. So I guess you can say I look like an American flag- it just so happened that I wanted to work my outfit around the colors blue, red, white- and neon. The stripes of this Mademoiselle top is just perfectly uneven- I love it. The zig zag effect of the top actually gave justice to my entire look. Red is such a strong color, don't you think? Anyway, going on about uneven stripes- my Romwe stockings took it to another level. I can't really tell you how I organized this look, because to be honest- I didn't. 

ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!!! Now speaking of Romwe, they just sent me a special email saying they'll be giving one backless shift dress, $50 freebies and a secret gift to one lucky fan! All you have to do it SIGN UP on Romwe (so they'll know where to send the freebies) and tweet your friends to share the news! Just comment below with your email address and the link you tweeted. Contest will end on June 6. Thank you, Romwe! BMS.