Hello Leyn!

Uh… Sorry about the screaming subject headline. But anyway, I think you’ll give me the best advice on what to wear next week—August 14. My organization is about to held this ‘awards party’ where we award org. people for their outstanding work in the org. (Durrr.) Haha.

And the sub-theme as what they’ve indicated is “Brooch”. And the main theme as fashion show…. So any outfit as long as there is a brooch! Dammit, as I know brooch are usually used by old/adult people. Yeah. My perception.

But anyway… there! I really need help. I want ideas. Well, I actually have ideas in my mind but I want more. I know brooches can be either pinned on the outfit or basta anywhere near the neck…or whatever. I don’t really know how to best place it WHERE.

And also.. fashion show. Daaaamn. Well, it’s a challenge ’cause I usually wear just the normal good dresses paired of with the right accessories. I just don’t know how to go out with a BANG!

Thank you very much! I would appreciate your fast response ;P

- aileen

Dear aileen,

I think this is the first time I’m answering a concern promptly so pardon if my response might not be that useful. Anyway, reflect on this – what do you usually see on a regular fashion show?

Couture. High heels. Glam Hairdo.

Quit the usual party dress this time. Be in something different. Everyday is not a runway day so this event comes once in a blue moon. First you need to spy on other people’s planned outfit. The occasion might be kind of formal, or maybe funky. I have no idea but you still have time to figure out because I bet you don’t want to end up looking bizarre among the crowd.

For the brooch, the usual designs are flowers and big gem stones. Try a different taste – like pinned charms and animals.

I don’t suggest that you just pin your chosen brooch on your dress or top like everybody else. So to add style to that brooch thing, fasten it on a flower corsage so it won’t look plain, dull and as is.

Well other event goers might have already thought of attaching a flower on any side of their chest and that’s so 2005. So wear it as a neck accessory instead so you’d look sophisticated and different.

Looks familiar? Yes, these are Serena and Blair dresses. You probably get the idea by now.

Brooches are small so they’re actually not the first thing that will be noticed that’s why you also have to think of your dress. This is an event so in a way, formality is observed but I believe this is a school thing so don’t make yourself look old and bitchy. Buy or borrow a dress with ruffles or full skirt. Avoid too much accessories because your jewelries might not match your brooch.

And lastly, whether you wear a short or long dress, make sure you’re in high heels.

Enjoy shopping this weekend. Need to catch some ZZZs now. Hehe.

Love Lots,

Leyn