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Tops 2 Bottoms

July 7th, 2008

Lantern Skirt

Lantern skirt, Topshop
Image: topshop.com
I reckon it was early this year when I spotted a gorgeous skirt during one of my shopping expeditions. It was from one shop (off-mall) which carries a lot of unique dresses and other apparel and accessories. I love the place. Very artsy.
This Lantern skirt from Topshop reminded me of that skirt. […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 1 comment

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 -- 1 comment

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 -- 13 comments

May 24th, 2008

Basque Skirts

Image: topshop.com
Seeing this definitely took me back in time. I still remember the days wherein it was such a rage. I guess with all these talks of 80s inspirations on fashion and accessories, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity on featuring this Leather Basque Skirt I spotted over at Topshop.
Basque (bāsk) n.
- a close-fitting bodice, […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

April 23rd, 2008

T2B Shopping: Aéropostale Denim Miniskirt

This denim miniskirt and I have a funny story to tell. But instead of narrating the entire story, let me just tell you the short version. I went to the beach. Stopped over at the Free Port Zone to do a bit of shopping and have dinner before hitting the road back to Manila. Left […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 4 comments

April 8th, 2008

Outfit: Hitting Two Looks with One Top

Photos: Sasha Manuel | iPoint, iShoot
Just a couple of outfits I recently put together. If you look closely, I used the same top but achieved two different looks. One on the left is partnered with the Vintage Silk I bought over at Etsy. This is my first attempt in wearing the sarong. I wore […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

March 24th, 2008

Ophelia has arrived!

Earlier than I expected. Yay! Ophelia arrived with my younger brother, who came home from a business trip. Ophelia is vintage silk sarong I bought over at SohoKarma’s Etsy shop.
I’m a bit intimidated with her, I have to admit. The length, prints and fabrics are creating style ideas in my head however since it’s a […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 4 comments

January 31st, 2008

Bailey 44 ‘Writer’s Block’ Skirt

I have no idea why this skirt is called “writer’s block” but I really think I should have one considering I’m having a hard time writing the past couple of days. Heh.
Bailey 44 ‘Writer’s Block’ Skirt
Wide stretch knit waistband perfects the fit of a woven cotton skirt with a sophisticated color palette. Inverted pleats […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 2 comments

January 20th, 2008

T2B Shopping: The Topshop Skirt I Got On Sale

I bought the skirt last weekend. I was happily surprised to have found something that I liked among the items that were on sale. Topshop was running a sale — last time I checked (Friday night) they still are — that day and we just thought of browsing through their stuff before watching a movie. […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 0 comments

January 9th, 2008

T2B Shopping: Vintage Silk, Ophelia

vintage silk double layered and reversible wrap garments, one of a kind fine wearable artisan made, combining colors and fabrics in a unique and exquisite original fashion design
I bought this item Tuesday morning over at SohoKarma’s shop at Esty. I was curious as to what sort of vintage stuff I’d be able to find that […]

By Sasha Manuel -- 13 comments