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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

August 20th, 2007

Trend Alert: Accessories in Gray

Another angle you can take for the trend of all things gray is to use accessories in that colour like the following:

Loro Piana Piccola Unita Cashmere Scarf

Burberry Deerskin Gloves
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By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

July 26th, 2007

Outfit of the Week: Belted Taffeta Shirtdress

Belted Taffeta Shirt Dress by Teri Jon
Glittery rhinestone belt accents an inset waist, vertically seamed for a slimming effect above a full skirt. Wing collar tops a gathered, V-neck bodice.
Believe it or not, I did find this outfit on Nordstrom’s catalog. And, yes, it’s on sale — their Anniversary Sale. I love its classic lines […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 4 comments

June 26th, 2007

T2B Shopping: Striped Mod Blouse from Sugaritta

As promised, here is the first installment on my reporting on the last shopping spree I did a couple of weeks ago.
I’d like to start by introducing you to a brand newbie in the local fashion scene (Manila, Philippines), sugaritta. I chanced upon their small boutique and I immediately took to liking their stuff. I […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 4 comments

April 24th, 2007

Exploring Ruched, Belts & Floral Accents

That’s right. I am currently exploring ruched, belts and floral accents. If you’ve noticed, in my latest shopping binges (part one and part two), I happened to accumulate a number of items with the aforementioned accents.
The one I’m wearing in the photo is the white ruched off shoulder empire blouse with aquamarine floral and belt […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 8 comments

March 24th, 2007

T2B Spotting | The Black & White Look

If you want to go for a more texturised look — going for variety than wearing a black ensemble — the Black & White look is a great step towards generating an interesting style.
At the Palm Trēo 750 Philippines Launch, I spotted Bliss Mabini of TriggerBliss sporting a chic B&W print dress, which she […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment

March 20th, 2007

T2B A-List: Belted Empire Halter Dress

It’s the fab find of a dress I spoke about on the post regarding my last shopping binge. Compared to the prices of the rest, this one is the most expensive of the lot. But it’s worth it. I simply loved wearing it. :D
The hemline is just above the knee and the flowing fabric leaves […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment

January 24th, 2007

Style Guide: The Belt Drape

As promised, here’s my first style tip on how to use the fashion accessory, belt, to come up with certain looks.
The Belt Drape
By definition, it simply tells the wearer to “drape” the belt on the waist area.
How?
Loose enough that your hips keeps it from completely sliding down to the floor and tripping you […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 2 comments

January 23rd, 2007

Style Tip: Don’t Overdo the Belt!

I’ve been noticing the belt on a lot of women lately. It’s great! It’s fabulous! It’s chic! It’s trendy.
Until you see it on an outfit that’s simply… wrong. Gah!
One thing I’ve learned along the way, when it comes to styling, moderation is key to preventing a fashion faux pas. You’ve got to make the outfit […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment