Post Chemotherapy Hair

August 24, 2010 – 12:00 am
Filed under accessories, hairstyle

hi sosyalera,

ive been an avid reader of your page and im a cancer survivor. gusto ko sana patulong sa problema ko. kasi after chemo, 3 months tumubo narin ang hair ko, about 3 inches na ngayon at nahihirapan ako paano ko ito aayusin lalo na pag lumalabas ako with friends and going to church. i tried using headbands and hair clips, pero parang nakakasawa na ung laging ganun na hairstyle. gusto ko din sana itry ung scarf pero di ko lam kung pano ito gagamitin na babagay sa akin. gusto ko din sana magpa hair extension pero hndi ko alam kung san ba maganda at kung pwede ung hindi nman ako mamumulubi sa presyo.

thanks in advance and GODBLESS.

- cancer survivor

Dear cancer survivor,

I’m glad that you survived the condition and this is my first time to receive a question about post chemo so i’m quite amazed. Hehe. Well from what I know, hair strands start to grow back at least 6 weeks after your last chemotherapy. The newly grown strands are not yet as strong as your natural hair so as of now, I am discouraging you to undergo any kind of hair treatment (like extensions as you mentioned). You may want to hold off on having chemical processes like perms or coloring because your hair is still fragile and scalp is very sensitive.

Please use gentle shampoo (parang baby shampoo) and conditioner for your hair. You have to be patient because it’s safer to wait for your hair to grow longer than experiment. Your case is sensitive so it’s better to consult a dermatologist/hair specialist about the right products for your scalp. Taking Vitamin E can also help.

Fashion-wise, try collecting fashionable scarves you can use to accessorize. A colorful scarf can add life to a plain looking dress.

And here are some scarf styles that you can do. Practice makes perfect:

One disadvantage of using scarves is it easily falls off and you need to use a hair pin to stay it on place. But I find scarves more fashionable than using headbands and clips.

Just don’t feel uneasy about your look. Example, Emma Watson carries the same look (perhaps even shorter than your hair) with her new hairdo. It looks good on her because the details of the cut draw attention to her lovely eyes. So if the length of your hair is long enough to have it styled, it’s okay to cut your hair and look for short-hair styles that complement your features – eyes, cheeks or jawline.

That’s all! Stay happy and healthy. :D

Love Lots,

Leyn

Corporate Chic

August 5, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Filed under women's clothing

Good Day, Ms Leyn! I am a freshman college student taking up Tourism. I’ve been reading your blog posts for a long time and I find it very helpful and informative most especially to the younger generation. Just like your other fans, I would like to ask for some help and advice regarding my problem.

Weeks from now I’ll be attending a seminar with my fellow batch mates in a hotel. Our professor told us to wear a corporate attire during the seminar instead of wearing our uniforms. My problem is this is my first time attending a seminar and this is also the first time I’ll be asked to wear a corporate attire. The only idea I have in mind about a corporate attire is the usual attire of those people who works in an office like those slacks and blazers. I really don’t have an idea on what to wear for that seminar. I want to wear a corporate attire that looks formal yet chic and not old-fashioned. I hope you can help me with this Ms. Leyn. Thank you and God bless.

- V

Dear V,

As what you’ve said, slacks and blazers are like ‘the standard corporate attire’ so it’s acceptable if you wear them on the seminar. But just for a more stylish look, I advise you to wear a semi-formal dress with short sleeves, above-the-knee length and minimal prints. Pair it with a classic black pumps and you’re off to go.

Here are other dress samples and notice how a simple black purse and a pair of black shoes complement the dress. So be careful with the colors you pick. Safe shades are maroon, teal and other earth colors.

If you find the style a bit liberated, you can wear a blazer as a cover-up and it will also make you look “more professional”. Brush up your hair, accessorize with small jewelries and apply light make-up. From what I know, tourism students are advised to look presentable so make sure to look good especially on events like this.

Thanks for being a reader of my blog! Spread the love!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Leyn

Good Day, Ms Leyn! I am a freshman college student taking up Tourism. I’ve been reading

your blog posts for a long time and I find it very helpful and informative most especially to

the younger generation. Just like your other fans, I would like to ask for some help and

advice regarding my problem.
Weeks from now I’ll be attending a seminar with my fellow batch mates in a hotel. Our

professor told us to wear a corporate attire during the seminar instead of wearing our

uniforms. My problem is this is my first time attending a seminar and this is also the first time

I’ll be asked to wear a corporate attire. The only idea I have in mind about a corporate attire

is the usual attire of those people who works in an office like those slacks and blazers. I

really don’t have an idea on what to wear for that seminar. I want to wear a corporate attire

that looks formal yet chic and not old-fashioned. I hope you can help me with this Ms. Leyn.
Thank you and God bless.

- V

School Formal Party

July 6, 2010 – 12:00 am
Filed under shoes, women's clothing

Hi Leyn! I’ve been reading your blog ever since! Your advices are indeed helpful and I am meaning to ask for an advice, too :)

2 weeks from now, we’re going to have this party at school, the problem is, I still don’t know what to wear. We are ought to wear formal attires, but sleeveless & above-the-knee dresses aren’t allowed. I’m petite, dark, super tall, long haired. just imagine an ugly bitch! I’ve been wandering the web but still can’t find what would fit me best. I’m a bit desperate now. I hope you can help me? :)

- PIA

Dear PIA,

What kind of party is that? No sleeveless and short dresses? WTF. You’re in trouble. LOL. Kidding.

I didn’t quite understand what you meant with petite then super tall? Mali yata. Don’t call yourself ugly because you will definitely feel and look ugly if you think like one. Anyhow, with your case, the styles I can suggest are draped skirt cocktail dresses with sleeves. Here are my picks:

Match your knee-length cocktail dress with a pair of black pumps to elongate your legs. I am thinking of suggesting Maxi Dresses but long gowns with sleeves may look overrated. You will never go wrong with the classic black high-heels.

For accessories, just carry a small purse for the formal-look and simple set of jewelries. If you want ala-Serena Van Der Woodsen look, maintain a down straight hairdo or tie your hair up if you prefer to look more formal.

Just a tip, if you’re doing a little fashion research on the web, do not Google search like “dresses for formal party” or “formal attire for petite girls”. You might be landing on styles posted last 2003. Be specific on the actual dress you want to draw idea from. You should check out decent fashion brands (Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Juicy Couture, Chloe, Marc Jacobs, D&G etc.) and look at the updated collections one-by-one. From there, you will have an idea what are the IN styles, colors and designs.

And lastly, get yourself some confidence girl. You won’t ask for an advice if you don’t want to feel pretty. ;)

Time to shine!

Love Lots,

Leyn

School Accessories

June 16, 2010 – 12:00 am
Filed under accessories

Hi Leyn,

First of all I just want to say I am a big fan of your blog. I visit it frequently to get ideas or laughs. :)

Now that the start of school is nearing, I would just like to ask if maybe you could suggest accessories to make school uniform not look boring. Since I’m in high school, I don’t get to wear I clothes I want to. Do you have any ideas on how to make a uniform look more “me” ?

Alina

Dear Alina,

Hi there! Are you sure you’re a big fan? You might be mistaken. Lol. Thanks for visting my blog.

Anyway, unlike in other countries, schools are usually strict with uniforms so I won’t suggest something that can exaggerate your look. With regards to accessories, choose just 1 noticeable accessory per day. Collect headbands, bangles, and necklaces. Here are my picks:

Pick simple headbands. Do not be a gossip girl poser by wearing super-sized headbands and bright colors. Collect materials like thin ribbons, beads and thin chains.

Since layered necklaces aren’t appropriate with school uniforms, stick to multichain bracelets instead.

For necklaces and earings, wear the simplest pieces as much as possible.

Shift to shoulder bags from boyish backpacks. Though make sure that you choose youthful styles and not the office-type bags. Add charms and keychains to add style to your simple bag.

Just remember to buy accessories that are not too colorful para hindi mukhang cheap. Be particular with colors that should blend with your school uniform.

Good luck to your schooling.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Underarm Whitening

June 11, 2010 – 12:00 am
Filed under beauty & wellness

Dear sosyalera,

Good day! Reading your blog is very entertaining. Natatawa ako at the same time very useful ang mga tips and advices mo sa mga readers. I tried searching your blog if may advice ka with regards to whitening the underarms but I got zero results. Truth is I love dancing kaya lang dahil sa dark underarms ko… I shyed away. It is frustrating dahil hindi naman nagwowork yung mga whitening cream na nilalagay ko. I was hoping na sana mabigyan mo ako ng advice tungkol dito. Thank you for reading.

-tin-

Dear -tin-,

Hey there. Thank you if you find my blog entertaining. I always try to be spontaneous and serious but I end up making fun of myself. Lol. Anyway, you’re the first one who asked this kind of concern so you cannot find any inquiry about UA whitening.

Honestly, I don’t have the perfect underarms. Syempre may lines but I’m quite lucky they’re not dark. Lines and bumpy hair follicles are normal unless your skin is really perfect or “polished”. If your underarms have mild lines then whitening creams / deodorants will work. But if the darks spots are obvious then you should undergo underarm whitening treatment. Unfortunately, derma treatment is the most effective and fastest way of lightening dark armpits. Do not believe in the promises of whitening creams because it’s better to undergo skin bleaching to make sure the dark outer skin peels.

As you’ve mentioned, you’ve been using whitening creams. Have you tried using peeling solution instead? (For example Kate Jones underarms peeling solution for 400php.) But please do a research before trying products without consulting a derma, ok? I don’t want to recommend brands I haven’t tried before.

That’s it, to sum it up, do not depend on creams and try an advanced treatment instead. It may be more expensive but the effect is long-lasting. At least you’ll have more confidence especially on doing things that you love. But for the meantime, just be choosy with the clothes you wear while you decide for the right solution.

Cheers!

Love Lots,

Leyn

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