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Archive for the ‘Style Guide’ Category

July 23rd, 2008

I Feel Pretty in a Dress

… don’t you?
Looking at this Tiered Full Dress from Topshop makes me feel pretty even when it’s all in my head.

Tiered Full Dress, Topshop
Image: topshop.com
I mean, I’m trying to imagine myself feeling the fabric against my skin; seeing the tiered full skirt billowing around my legs while I walk — in stilettos or flats. […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 2 comments

July 21st, 2008

Dress and Skirt in Drapes

An accent that is sometimes overlooked or over-used by some designers and fashionistas alike. It is after all something that’s not easy to make or to pull off, respectively. But remains one of the better styles made on apparel.
The previous night, the subject of making clothes was raised between a friend, who studied fashion in […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

July 11th, 2008

Long Sleeve Wrap Cardigan

Image: bananarepublic.com
This Long Sleeve Wrap Cardigan from Banana Republic reminds me how layers and textures make a simple outfit stand out. Using lines to create dimensions, working on colours to highlight mood tone, and utilising simplicity to convey timeless chic. Usually this move effects a certain personality that you don’t need loud, bold designs to […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

June 27th, 2008

Floral Ra Ra Skirt

Floral Ra Ra Skirt, Topshop
Image: topshop.com
Summer is the perfect season to bare your legs, yea? It’s also the time for light, airy fabrics cuz we always want to be comfortable in the heat. So, when I spotted this Floral Ra Ra Skirt over at Topshop, I immediately thought that it’s one of the perfect things […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

June 26th, 2008

Swimwear Trend: One Piece

One of the trends I noticed for this season is the return of the one piece swimsuits. They don’t have the obvious sensual look of a bikini, but they have that sexy look all on its own.
Since Old Navy is currently having a sale, I went ahead and browsed through their swimwear selection and found […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 15 comments

June 25th, 2008

Risky Business

Sima Henley Dress by Joie
Image: shopbop.com
If I wear this Sima Henley Dress by Joie with my RayBan wayfarers, would it look too much like I’m doing a Tom Cruise of Risky Business look? ROFL.
I don’t know what it is about that look that caught my heart and had managed to be permanently embedded in my […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

June 25th, 2008

Why You Should Wear Pink

Growing up, Pink was never a favourite colour. I never grew a soft spot for it. I’ve learned to appreciate it more, though. But I will still choose some other colour to wear or experiment on other than Pink. I’m just not too comfortable with it, I guess.
However, with a recent conversation with someone, she […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 2 comments

June 20th, 2008

The NAVY-Black Style Guide

They’re saying that NAVY is making a comeback. They say that it’s the new black. Now, all I can think about is the 90s fashion era when Navy used to be a popular colour alright. Talk about de ja vu. Heh. Question is, are we ready to tackle this trend?
Net-a-porter.com offers a few ideas […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 12 comments

June 20th, 2008

Sasha Hearts

Image: angiehearts.net
.. the L & L Beige Lightweight Stretchable Cotton Quarter Sleeve Top (boy, that was surely a mouthful) that Angie Hearts.
The idea of wearing something like this has always been a wish. I just find myself too thin sometimes (I look ghastly whenever I wear something loose, you see) and not to mention that […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

June 19th, 2008

Star Embroidered Dress, Matthew Williamson

This Star Embroidered Dress by Matthew Williamson that I found over at net-a-porter.com is the love. Though I do find the stars a bit tacky, with it being colourful and stuff, I still find it gorgeous. The initial impression is glamourous. I esp love the kimono-style or the angelwing-slash-butterfly sleeves. It’ll look great with both […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments