Fashion Experiment: Neo Neon and a Blast of Thin Stripes

Scientifically, Neon is a chemical element that has the symbol Ne.  A colorless,inert noble gas under standard conditions, neon gives a distinct reddish-orange glow when used in either low-voltage neon glow lamps or in high-voltage discharge tubes or neon advertising signs.^[5][6] It is commercially extracted from air, in which it is found in trace amounts. 

(via wikipedia)

But fashion-wise, seeing neon in an ensemble brings you back to the vibrant spirit of the 80's.

 

Fashion Experiment:

Neon + Stripes 

I mixed my neon stuff for more structured  geometrical figures, the lines.  
But in fashion, these lines are turned into what is called the stripes.

wearing:

Top - white fitted top with horizontal stripes in black 

Shorts -  black "puruntong" with vertical pin stripes in white

Vest- neon orange, can be tied in front

Shoes - neon yellow, patent leather, semi-pointed brogue-like flats

Bag - faux LV with graffiti in neon green

Fashion Lesson:

Wearing Neon and Stripes

See here for more on how to wear neon without looking too flamboyant.

And let's recall your basic knowledge on geometry.  There are two types of line: vertical (top to bottom) and horizontal ( left to right)

In fashion these lines are coined as stripes.  They say if you are quite gifted with love handles, horizontal stripes does not suite you, cause it will widen your shape, worsen your shabby look.  Vertical stripes will help petite ones appear taller, and make 'healthy' ones look slimmer.

Read more: How to Wear Stripes - Marie Claire

The key to wearing stripes in the real world is to always wear just one print matched with a solid. 

Well, I just deviated the above statement, but as long as thin and opposite stripes are worn at one time and color coordination must be apparent, nothing will go wrong.


Fashion is always an experiment. :-)
 

 

So do you have a neon and stripe story?

These, I Wanna Try and more...

 I wish I can have my hair permed and dyed (in fuchsia-violet) like this.

 Love to experiment: RAINBOW HAIR (for a day, or week. or month)

By 2013, my hair may (must) grow as long as this. 
Let's see, Rapunzel me, 2 years from now.

and more...

 i love to see colors in what I wear, COLORS give life and vibrance to an outfit

 cute Kipling bag with chain sling

the cape is amazing, one-of-its-kind = the modern heroine look

pics via smashion bubble, studded hearts, jestem kasia, the way we wore, garypeppervintage

Feminality

I am vainglorious to possess the XX sex chromosomes; because I can wear skirts, wear heeled footwear and can be as feminine as I can.

This is the symbol of the planet and Roman goddess, Venus; also used to indicate the female sex.

 Womanhood is the period in a female's life after she has transitioned through childhood and adolescence, generally age 18. (via wikipedia)

 A mother, mom, mum, momma, or mama is a woman who has raised a child, given birth to a child, and/or supplied the ovum that grew into a child  (via wikipedia)

 

 Let us celebrate womanhood!

pics via  welikefashion.com

Ode to Fashionista: Lovely Lissa

I browsed my chictopia account only everytime I remember that I have an account in that site.  But through chictopia there I discovered the charm of Lissa Kahayon then I was more glad to know that she unveiled her very own blog early this year, May 5 in exact.

 This is the very first picture she posted on her blog.

She's young, so vibrant,  so transparent, so real. And her sense of style, as I described it and frankly e-mailed her about it, is - simply distinctive, perfectly feminine and brilliantly flirty.

She is indeed a SCENE STEALER!
 

I'd like to share how she honestly and humbly answered my questions (all for the love of fashion).  I am so grateful that she basically spared me some minutes from her super busy life and took time to answer my 5 queries.  Thanks Lissa!

The Q and A:

 How do you define your style?

Lissa- very unpredictable- I can do rocker, girly, punk, tomboy, etc. :) It depends on my mood, the weather or my inspiration for the day.

What are your three essential fashion items?

Lissa- High heels, oversized earrings and a men's watch.

What will be your advice to fashion-novices?

Lissa- Confidence is key and don't follow trends. Always invest in the classics.

What makes your blog successful?

Lissa - I'm really honored you think my blog is successful. I guess when you're passionate about something, it really reflects on your work. I don't let photos pile up on my camera, I always make time to blog no matter how tired I am and I don't blog to brag or show off- what you see in my blog is the real me that I love to share with everyone.

What is your definition about FASHION, in general?

Lissa- Fashion is an expression of one's self. It speaks volumes about a person and is a reflection of who he/she is.

I so like these pics of her and David.  They look soo good together. 

Congrats  and More power Lissa!

For those who haven't known her, you'll never regret if you visit her here.

all pics via Lissa's blog

The Skirting Issue

I do love to wear skirts of any length,

I love skirts with artful details too,

then I gathered pictures from the web. 

via studdedhearts.blogspot,com, fashionising.com, cool hunter blog and causewaymall.com

I Work with Pink

I love this shade of pink on my cellphone and netbook.  

I think its close to old rose.  It's pink = girly but not flashy, perfect for a professional.  Fits for my generation too ( me, a product of the 80's).  I 'work' (do net researcher for my daytime work, do blogging for past time, play Angry Birds now, but was a Plants vs. Zombies addict, do updating my online shop (known by a few) in my mini offiice, inside my yellow bedroom with my pink hp mini and pink blackberry curve.  Guess what, both gadgets are sponsored by special individuals in my small circle.  

Even with my gadgets, I embed color coordination in my selection.  In my mini office, I am facing the wall, painted in yellow and decorated with wall stickers (still with the color pink) and photos that inspire me to do the best for my --- days. 

HP mini 110, thanks to my dad!  Pink Blackberry, thanks to my 'partner-in-crime', my soon to be business partner.  If not for them, I could not have the chance to get hold of these.  

Thanks to my special sponsors! lol.  But really, I thank them with deep sincerity.

Ang Siyudad sa Sugbu

Ang Siyudad sa Sugbu = The City of Cebu

These pictures were taken when me and my partner-in-crime drove around the city of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu.

I call this collection:

Can you tell where these pictures were taken?

Enjoy Cebu! and more to come.

Fashion Experiment: 4 Ways to Wear a Gray Lace Dress

I am not fanatic of neutrals but since I do not have a favorite color, you will definitely find the color gray in my closet. 

Fashion Lesson:

the GRAY color 

 gray is an achromatic or neutral color

Q: What is the correct spelling of the color: Gray or Grey?

Both can actually be used.  The difference is that grAy is the American spelling whereas grEy is the British spelling

the GRAY palette

  left:Warm Tones, produced by adding 6% yellow to the standard gray

right: Cool Tones, produced by adding 6% blue to the standard gray
via the wikipedia

I had some spare time to make an outfit shoot for my gray tierred lace dress which was given to me by my close friend at work.  Thanks to Ms. Rot.  

Fashion Experiment:

4 Ways to Wear a Gray Lace Dress

plus

GRAY + BLACK creates a MINIMALIST look yet MAXIMIZING only 7 fashion pieces

(1) gray lace dress (2) black full skirt (3) black vest (4) black jacket (5) black straw hat (6) black cork wedge (7) gray heeled boots

 

 ONE - wearing: gray tierred lace dress worn as long dress blouse, black tierred skirt (with garter on waist), originally knee-length but worn lower to create a long full skirt look - random; black cork wedge - Connie gifted from sis' travel in the U.S.; black straw hat - G. Fiesta

 TWO - wearing: gray tierred lace dress worn as dress underneath a black jacket with rolled-up sleeves-thrifed, opened in front to show the ribbon of the dress; gray suede heeled boots - Shubizz

 THREE - wearing: gray tierred lace dress worn as long dress blouse; black tierred skirt- random worn just inches above the knee to create an additional tier on the gray blouse; black straw hat - G. Fiesta; black cork wedge - Connie

 FOUR - wearing: gray tierred lace dress worn as dress underneath a black vest - thrifted; gray heeled boots - Shubizz; toying with 2 green stress balls

08-11 Travelogue Part Three: Liloan

Liloan is a first class municipality on the northern part of Cebu, sandwiched in between Consolacion and Danao City.  This municipality was our next destination.  

Hello Liloan!

We headed on first to the municipality's famous landmark: the Bagacay Point Lighthouse

Then we attempted to have lunch at Papa Kit's Marina and Fishing Lagoon

actually we had our lunch at a nearby Jollibee since the resto at the marina was crowded

and we tagged along our favorite niece and my cutie photographer

wearing: dress - thrifted; black belt - SM; denim gladiators - Shubizz; native/denim bag - Bohol Coop project; sunglasses - Forever XXI, Thailand; native fan - NCCC Mall; necklace - 27chic d-i-y

my accessories: elephant ring: Park Mall Bazaar; bracelets - Aizilym

Our last stop was at Liloan's pasalubong center - Titay's!

Have you been to Liloan, Cebu?