Color Style Equation: Black + White = Pink

As we identify our personal style, we also realized that we have propensities to certain hues from the color wheel.  With my strong and consistent favoritism to the classic color combination of black and white and the color that best represent Barbie - pink, I segregated my #OOTD collection wearing Black & White + Pink and created a new blog.

The new blog that unfolded last year was dedicated to my overwhelming love for the color combination of black and white and the various shades and tints of pink.  These colors are definitely obvious mostly with my daily style and even with my choice of stuff for home use, school or office use.

The photos in this post are all past #OOTD's and you can see the detailed posts in the new blog with a name that likens to a color equation:

BLACK + WHITE = PINK

My color style preference would either be in the following:

1. Hints of Black and White with Plain bold black or plain bold white

2. Head-to-Toe monochromatic in Black and White

3. Head-to-Toe in similar shades or tints of pink

4. Head-to-Toe mix of the shades and tints of pink

5. Melange of black and white with obvious hints of any shade or tint of pink

Which color palette do you love or see yourself regularly wearing?

Black and White?

Pink? 

Black and White + Pink?

Live in style, every day!

Work Style: Houndstooth

I have been attracted to the houndstooth pattern most especially in black and white color combination.  Here's me wearing almost head-to-toe houndstooth to work.

 WORK STYLE:

houndstooth collared sleeveless top - gifted by my sister / garterized semi-harem pants - G. Main / espadrille shoes - G. Capital SRP  / kimono cropped jacket - Mote / sunglasses - G. Country Mall

Sunday Style: Black and White Kind of Day

Black and White is a forever color palette that I am so in love.

And when going to church to hear mass on Sundays or other days of the week, it is most appropriate to wear your best Sunday dress in a modest length and style, plus the color combination of black and white does not create optical distraction and imparts a classic, refined style.

I can always, and if everyday permits, wear black and white (head-to-toe) and which definitely will go on forever.

The appliques of the dress and the unique collar and that ribbon on the center attracted me to purchase the dress without hesitation.  Aside from having sewn in my favorite color, there is an intertwining of beauty and art in this lovely fashion piece.  I love embellishments and eccentricities in my clothes and I am certain that this dress can withstand years and years of fashion evolution.

What I Wore:

black and white dress with white butterfly appliques - Le Pucci

black sheer blouse underneath the dress - my closet

white pumps - Payless Shoes

sunglasses - G. Fiesta Mall Department Store

black straw hat - Cyecle

pearl drop earring - gifted by my mom

Live in style, everyday!

1 Heart Dress, 2 Ways

My love for black and white is a public knowledge, as I have the propensity to almost always put on this color combination.  Upon having a sight of a heart print dress with the heart colored in white and laid out in a black contrast, I was certainly sure it will come home with me, and it did.  The immediate photo below that I grabbed from the internet is similar to my choice as to the print but differs on the hemline.

Whenever I purchase an apparel, I always ensure to maximize its intended function.  With my love for clothing and styling, I have fabricated a vault of fashionable imaginations on how to dress-up a dress, as in this new addition to my wardrobe.  See below as to how I styled my black and white heart dress.

Well you may have noticed that I have never posted a photo wearing no-sleeves outfit, simply because it is not my preference.  So when I purchased this dress, I disregarded the fact that it is a sleeveless dress, there a many ways how to address that concern.  I am also giving ideas on how to amplify the value of sleeveless dress, aside from wearing it as it is.

SIGH STYLE TIPS:

How To Dress-up with a B/W Heart Dress

How to Maximize a Sleeveless Dress

Styling No. 1

I wore the dress as it is, but covered it up with a black sheer kimono-style bolero and cinched it with a belt.  Matched the color combination of the dress with a black and white flats.

Styling No. 2

The other option of wearing the heart dress and not worrying that it is a sleeveless dress, is to wear a sleeve top underneath of the dress, and instantly you have a jumper dress!

Hope to have shared practical fashion ideas to maximize the use of a sleeveless dress.

What I Wore:

heart dress - G. Fiesta Mall / white top with heart appliques on the sleeves - Palacio de Fashion / white stretch belt - Landmark in Makati / wedge - Chinese Laundry / sunglasses - G. Fiesta Mall

What I Wore:

heart dress - G. Fiesta Mall / black sheer bolero - Palacio de Fashion / silver stretch belt - G. Country Mall / black and white flats - Belongse / sunglasses - G. Country Mall / bag - Louise Vuitton / pearl drop earrings - gifted by my mom

Live in style, everyday!

Play Boss

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!

I always see to it that I never go empty-handed from my trips abroad. Meaning,  I should come home with my something to add to my wardrobe closet.  And that becomes one of my travel habits.

In this post, some fashion items I wore are hauls from my personal vacation and business trips.

I admit that shopping is always on top of my travel itinerary, especially on personal vacation trips.   I am always, and will forever be delighted with shopping, most in particular, fashion shopping.

I shop from malls, to street markets, to flea markets, to boutique stalls. Anywhere, is 

actually the word. 

I can survive a non-stop shopping activity in a day, although there must be some sitting, sipping, eating minutes in between.  Then there goes my busy feet again, seems to be always in an endless haunting mode for anything fashionable.  Obviously, any ladies who love fashion and who love shopping would certainly agree with me and possibly have experienced the same thing.

What I Wore:

"BOSS" earrings - Siam Street Market in Bangkok

"PLAY" inspired white shirt - Siam Street Market in Bangkok

Chanel-inspired chiffon skirt - Mangga Dua Square in Jakarta

white flats - G. Grand Mall n Lapu-Lapu City

black straw hat - G. Grand Mall in Talisay City

Live in style, everyday!

How to Wear Black and White

Yesterday, I attended a whole day seminar relative to my profession.  Since I know this is one of those events that requires more dormancy than action i.e, sitting the entire time is expected.  So I decide to wear something comfortable without sacrificing my personal style. 

I am most attached to black and white, my closet is filled with apparels of the color combo. What I wore yesterday is a demonstration of how to wear black and white effortlessly yet chic.

 In events like this, I tend to wear my not-so-usual type of footwear.  I go for heels, kitten heels in exact.

I have always been opened to how much I am in awe with the black and white color palette, as seen HERE.

To break the monochromatic appeal of the black and white color concotion, I opted for a brown bag, another neutral color to match my classic ensemble.

Gold accessories added sophistication to my outfit.

What I Wore:

Top - Cyecle

Cropped pants - G. Fiesta Mall

T-strap B/W mary janes - Cardam's Shoes

Bag - Nine West

Accessories - Pop Art at ATC 

Sunglasses - SM Kids

Are you in to the black and white color combo?

New Year, New Realizations, New Plans

The new year is here, time for building new plans and realizing the long list of to-do's.

Last month of December, I admit I did something great.  I never thought I could achieve such.  It took me decades, literally, to accomplish it.  And I am more grateful to the Almighty God for helping me out so much.  And such accomplishment lead my 2014 to the most upright path.

I have several realizations when I welcomed the new year.

I realize, I should continue doing what I love.  Apart from my day job, I have other interests which fulfills my hunger for the arts and of course, fashion.   

Looking back 2013, reminiscing the forecasts of Feng Shui masters, last year was not my year. and even this year, some of them say it's not good others say it'll be okay.  And I realize that I should not allow myself to be drawn into such conclusions.  May it be true or not,  I should go on with what I believe what I ought to do.

I am the type person who lives life day-to-day.  I do look forward for the future but I am more committed to what is in today, checking from time to time if I have been doing things according to what my heart yearns and of course with God's will.

For 2014, I bravely plan to pursue my yesterday's dream, especially my other interests...fashion styling, photography, fashion merchandising, charity works, and all those activities that I have been itching to be into action.

 

My day job would still be there and my efforts for it would still exceed what is expected from me. 

I am ecstatic to act on all my plans for this year.  I have started some, not one buy one, but simultaneous as possible as I can.  I sincerely pray for God's guidance.  And I hope that this enthusiasm should remain as warm from the beginning as it should be in the end of the year.  I envisioned the prosperous fulfillment of the desires of my heart this 2014.

what I wear:

black and white chiffon top - Chic Vintage / twill shorts - my closet /gold sneakers - Juice / sunglasses - SM / necklace - Genevieve Gozum / belt - Landmark

Photos taken by my dear sister