Blooms

(Damsel in Disdress dress, SM Accessories belt, YSL/ Vita/ Extreme Finds bracelets, Bring ring, Celine bag, Fashion Wrappz heels)

Soft and comfortable, floral dresses are one of the hottest trends every summer. Somehow, it just doesn't go out of style. Large floral prints with a little touch of vintage inspiration work perfectly for girly/ youthful looks like this. This floral dress I got from Damsel in Disdress has such a nice print- and it even has a petticoat inside so the dress will look fuller. I love its additional fabric inside as a layer- not all dresses have these and it does make them look way better. You can pull together a very special summer outfit by mixing a pair of stunning heels from Fashion Wrappz. What's nice about these heels is that you can detach ankle details, so you can just wear the red pumps if you feel dressing simple. This outfit can also be worn as a casual/ daytime ensemble; floral dresses have always been associated to a romantic look- I'll just keep looking for a date then. Haha. BMS.

Hong Kong Day 2

(H&M hat, Gurly Glam Shoppe scarf, SheInside jacket, Celine bag, Arm Candy bracelets/ cross ring, Jag jeans, Primadonna boots)

Everyone seems to be obsessing over something: hair, makeup, dress, or even shoes. Some people tend to forget one of the most important things when dressing up: accessories. I can never leave the house without wearing accessories- whether it be bracelets, a ring, etc. Accessories can have a large impact on your everyday outfit and can push it over the top and wow everybody. The key to accessorizing is to accent your outfit and to keep things fresh and trendy. Bringing these Arm Candy accessories to Hong Kong was one of the smartest moves I've done. They're designed to lighten things up a bit and give you a playful look. For me, Skulls + Studs + Neons = happines. And these arm candies are light too so I didn't have to worry about bringing them with me. Since my outfit revolved around dark colors (and to keep me warm in HK too), I decided to lighten the entire look by wearing colorful accessories. BMS.

Under the Weather

 (Goody hair tie, SM Accessories scarf, Plains and Prints polo, Mango jacket, Celine bag, Butintings ring, Zara leggings, Uniqlo socks, Cole Vintage flats)

Hello Hong Kong!! I love going to HK during this season because the weather is just perfect. Layering clothes is a must so I got this jacket at Mango (luckily it was 50% off too) that was just right for the weather here. Black will never be out of style and it's also something that will make you look classy in any occasion, so my entire apparel was black and I added pops of color like my scarf and bag just so it won't look boring. The studs on my jacket and the dots on my socks are a wonderful combination too. These pieces can be found in SM Mall of Asia. I love how SM MOA has everything you need. 

I'll be posting more photos of my HK trip in the future, but for now- I just had to share these amazing photos that my friend Khai Van Kampen took of me. When I knew I was going here, it was a no brainer to get him as my photographer. He just takes photos as a hobby but you can clearly see that he has exceptional skill. 

It's actually SM Mall of Asia's end of season sale and they're down to their last four days.. so hurry!! Aside from the clothes I wore above, expect the prices to go down until 70% off on selected items from participating brands like Shoe Salon, VNC, Kamiseta,  Bench, Lacoste, MAC, Muji, Calvin Klein, Charles & Keith, CMG, Bayo, Cotton On, Fino, Aldo, F&H, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins and a lot more. You can check the End of Season Sale poster for more details or follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook. Happy shopping! BMS.

Lines and Curves

(Fayeness Shop headband/ bangle, I Love Fashion Forever necklace/ ring, Mary and Maria dress, Celine bag, Forever 21 booties)

This dress from Mary and Maria actually makes your body look thinner than usual. The shoulder pads gave the entire look a more powerful effect and the lines on the side gave a mirage that you’re curvier than usual. The slight cut out detail on the shoulder area is definitely a surprising/ amazing idea too. I balanced the tough – feminine look by wearing these black booties and a floral necklace. Oh, and did I mention I love this spike headband too? I don’t normally wear headbands but I just had to. BMS.

Casual Chic

(Guess apparel and shoes, Fab Czhik accessories, Celine bag)

Women today have a wide selection of outfits to wear for their everyday lives. Nowadays, I prefer wearing casual attires more- whether it be a quick errand run during the day or a late night dinner with friends. This outfit is stylish, functional and workable. Classic will never be out of style- plus the right mix can make you look and feel good about it. I layered this printed top from Guess with a cardigan. I also paired it with this super comfy jeans for the look to be more relaxed and wore this pair of strappy heels to spice up the whole look. BMS.

Nature

 (DCG necklace/ bangle, United Colors of Benetton top/ pants, Celine bag, Comfit shoes)

I just got this outfit from United Colors of Benetton (UCB) and I know it was exactly the perfect corporate-casual look for me. I love the fact that my silk button up top really went well with these pair of casual khaki pants- making my entire ensemble look sleek. The earth tones of the entire look made me feel good too. For a day filled with clients and meetings, it's really a wise choice to wear UCB. Plus, I didn't feel uncomfortable the whole day too. The vibe I got from this silky top is nature- having the tree branches, leaves and sky all in one piece. I chose a size way bigger than one for my built for a different effect. What's great about the brand is that it's really a store where you can find classy and sleek pieces from head to toe. The printed top + trousers are such a good combo if you have to attend meetings. It also made sense for me to wear this matching DCG necklace and bangle too- totally went well with my entire look. Actually, it's very hard to find accessories like these- ones that really look good and made with good quality at the same time. Adding these pieces of accessories gave it a statement. To be more playful with colors and prints, I wore this snakeskin heels for some crazy experimental effect.

 Now, READ CAREFULLY!!! Shop with me :)
I'm encouraging everyone to "get this look". Meaning, submit a photo of yourself inspired by any piece from your closet and the one reader who I think pulled this look the most gets P10,000 GCs shopping spree with me at United Colors of Benetton! Easy peasy right? All you have to do is send your look at laureen.uyyy@gmail.com with subject title as "UCB entry" with your full name and Twitter account. Let's go! Career mode niyo guys- shopping at United Colors of Benetton will be the best! And of course, I'll be there to help you out with your choices too. Good luck! BMS.

*Contest period from December 10-24 only. 

Printed Feathers

(Mel's Collection necklace/ bracelets, Red Dot dress/ cardigan, Celine bag, Sophisticat shoes)

I can't tell you how excited I am for Christmas! So ang background theme ng outfit post ko ay Christmas colors hahaha. I wore this feather printed dress from Red Dot during a day filled with meetings. It also started to drizzle a little so this glitter gold cardigan was the perfect piece for my look. If you're looking for glitter cardigans, this one's the bomb! It's ideal because you can wear it during the day or night- and since Christmas is fast approaching, it's the right piece if you want to be noticed in parties! Now, to add more color for my look, I wore these bright and radiant necklace/ bracelets from Mel's Collection. There's something about matching accessories that makes the look extra special. It's also easier to pile on watches and other pieces of accessories too if you have solid ones like these already. BMS.