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School Formal Party

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Posted by leyn on July 6, 2010 – 12:00 am
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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

Church Dress Code

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Posted by leyn on April 12, 2010 – 11:30 pm
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hello leyn,

good afternoon, im a big fan of your site, and im so happy that i always find something new here. i love your newest article bec i like the dresses in them. anyways, let’s go to The dilemma.

in our church, we are counseled to dress modestly. although there are no exact rules, most of us decide to follow knee length when it comes to skirts and blouses with sleeves. no short shorts or anything skimpy, no cleavage, (you get the point?) unless your going to have to go to the beach in which case,of course youd have to wear a swim suit. i really like this idea of dressing modestly. wala kaming problema dito, we’re proud of dressing this way. contrary to what others say, i do not feel restricted at all.

sa mga parties, successful naman ang halos lahat sa amin sa mga sinusuot namin. walang nabebreak na rules. pero pahirap na ng pahirap maghanap ng isusuot. grabe sobrang hirap humanap ng dress na maganda na may sleeves. uso pa rin ba ang mga bolero. i hope you could help me look for fashionable finds

sincerely,
mimi mouse

Dear mimi mouse,

Hey, I appreciate that you always check my site. I just hope you keep on supporting my blog. Hehe. Anyway, I do understand some religion/church dress codes but yeah, it’s not an issue. I just noticed that most people who follow such dress codes have the same manner of clothing (like denim skirt and plain shirt). It seems that you want to be more stylish than the usual skirt & blouse thing so here are some ideas for you:

If you’re patient enough to browse some of my responses, you’ll know that I’m a sucker for girly Sundresses as casual wear. So my first tip is for you to collect Sundresses with sleeves. Florals, patterns and geometric prints give life to a conservative looking dress so you also have to be particular with the fabric print.

Collect White Blouses or any light color so you can match them with any skirt you buy. Instead of picking dull looking skirts, why not try different styles like Pleated, Handkerchief or Gartered. High waist style and colorful skirts are really hip this season.

Another option is wearing Maxi Skirts. The style may look conservative but I believe it’s still on how you pick the prettiest design.

Boleros are not weather friendly especially for the following months. I also don’t recommend layering unless necessary. But if you have some sleeveless dresses then wearing a bolero is valid. Just make sure its color blends with your base clothing. Just a tip, super fit bolero tops looks horrible so wear something that fits your actual size.

Lastly, you can add flair to your entire outfit with fashionable pair of sandals. Pick sandals with laces, ribbons and fancy stones.

Remember, there’s nothing wrong if you experiment with fashion. Just take in mind your culture’s rules. Good luck~

Love Lots,

Leyn

Debut Guest Attire

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Posted by leyn on April 8, 2010 – 3:00 pm
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Dear sosyalera,

Greetings!! I just received an invitation yesterday from a friend whos daughter is celebrating her debut on april 09. It says in the invitation that attire would be “strictly formal, any color except white”. my 1st problem is, im not used with wear formal attire because im just simple and i remember attending same occassion but with different attire such as beach, hawaiian attire. Please help me choose one which is fashion updated that i will be confident enough but won’t show too much skin. im one of the 18 treasures here. im 5′6 tall, morena, broad shoulders, shy type/not 100% confident, 31 years old. my second problem is I have some “peklat” above my toes so im not that confident enough to show my whole legs. But anything you will suggest would be greatly appreciated.

thank you and more power!!!

emz

Dear emz,

Since the debut will be tomorrow already, I’ll just answer shortly. As you pointed out, you’re not totally confident with dressing up. So based on your personality, you shouldn’t force yourself to wear mini-length dresses and tube tops.

Long Sleeves are valid for occasions like this. You can also wear a Maxi Dress. The key for looking sophisticated is choosing quality fabric and updated fashion. Just remember to avoid over-printed and colorful dresses for a more formal look. A conservative dress can still look stylish with details, drapes, ribbons and asymmetric cut. Black is fine but I think other solid color is better as a debut attire.

With regards to your leg scar, wearing skin tone stockings can help if you decided to wear a shorter dress. If the scar is bearable, ankle cuff or cut out shoes can conceal the flaws.

I just hope you still have time to look for the right dress. Thanks for dropping by.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Apple Shaped Body Type

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Posted by leyn on April 5, 2010 – 2:00 pm
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dear ms leyn,

hi. its my first time to visit your site and im really interested about your fashion tips. I was really having a hard time kasi finding a graduation dress that fits my size and i think that i have an apple size body figure, but im not so sure about it. I have this big bust. 38-C. But, my auntie gave me this floral sleeveless knee-length dress. i dont know if it looks good on me (coz i dont know to judge myself) hehe. Anyway can u help me, and give me some tips on how to improvise it and make me look good on it. thank you sooo much.

-aj-

I’ve been receiving a couple of e-mails everyday about graduation dresses and I’ve been answering them repeatedly so please don’t hate me if I can’t reply to all. Hehe.

Anyway, dear -aj-,

All in all, your issue is having the apple body type. Thus, to keep your figure balanced as a whole, attention should also be drawn on the lower part of your body. So basically, the style of dress I’m suggesting is something that appears like an hour glass figure.

I have no idea what type of dress your aunt gave you but I hope it could be altered to a balloon skirt style. In case you no longer have the time to shop for dresses like cited above, wear a pleated underskirt for an A-line effect. Ruffles on the skirt hem can also add volume to balance off the dress that fits your body type.

In addition, wear high-heels (or at least 3″) to elongate your legs especially if you’re wearing a knee-length dress.

Even on your daily attire, take note of these basic tips so you won’t feel mindful with your body problem. Congratulations on your graduation!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Graduation Dress

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Posted by leyn on February 3, 2010 – 10:00 am
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hi leyn :P
wenk feeling close. haha.
i really like your posts, lalo na yung mga jologs pictures. thankfully sa friendster pose lang ako guilty. wahaha :D anyway, im graduating from college sa march, and i was wondering if you could help me pick the right dress and shoes and give me an idea on the right hair and makeup. im 5′4, 108 lbs. long hair, fair skin, chinita. 7am-12nn yung grad namin, so malamang sa oo e ako na lang mag me-make up sa sarili ko. :O ayun. thank you in advance :)

Hey there,

Don’t worry because most people who visit my site are up to the jologs ideas because everyone can relate, including me of course. I remember during my graduation, we were making fun of some girls who wore dresses longer than their toga. (Yes, I’m one of the mean girls back then. Lol.) Anyhow, because you’re graduating from college then I guess you’ll be in a black graduation gown. Let’s start from there.

You may think that it doesn’t matter whether you wear a spaghetti, tube, off-shoulder or with sleeves dress because you’ll be in a toga. But to avoid fixing your graduation attire all the time, pick a sleeveless or spaghetti strap type. A simple and straight cocktail dress is enough.

For shoes, wear the classic black pumps but not the common school shoes. It’s fine for you to wear sandals but it depends on your taste. I just find closed shoes apt for this occasion because it looks more sophisticated.

On your graduation day, everyone will look alike because of the standard toga. That’s why your look rely upon on your hair and make-up. Common sense na your hairstyle should be minimal because of the cap. So if you’re not hiring someone to do your styling, it’s either you do the soft curls or low-back up do hairstyle.

For make-up, quit the red lipstick and smoky eyes then stick with the natural shades. It won’t be hard for you to choose the right colors because you have fair skin. Concentrate on your lashes and practice putting on eyeliner and mascara for your chinky eyes. Contour your cheeks to add shadows and avoid a flat-looking make-up. Also bring a handy peach lip gloss for retouches. Here are some inspirations:

Lastly, don’t forget to wear elegant earrings. A pair of pearls or gold with gems can change your boyish aura to a classy chick.

Enjoy your graduation and congratulations!

Love Lots,

Leyn

hi leyn :P
wenk feeling close. haha.
i really like your posts, lalo na yung mga jologs pictures. thankfully sa friendster pose lang

ako guilty. wahaha :D anyway, im graduating from college sa march, and i was wondering if

you could help me pick the right dress and shoes and give me an idea on the right hair and

makeup. im 5′4, 108 lbs. long hair, fair skin, chinita. 7am-12nn yung grad namin, so

malamang sa oo e ako na lang mag me-make up sa sarili ko. :O ayun. thank you in advance

:)

p.s. one of the boys pala ko. hahaha. hindi tibo no, boyish lang. dahil lalaki parin ang type ko.

:P

Hey there,

Don’t worry because most people who visit my site are up to the jologs ideas because

everyone can relate, including me. Hehe. Anyhow, I remember during my graduation, we

were making fun of some girls who wore dresses longer than their toga. (Yes, I’m one of the

mean girls back then. Lol.) And because you’re graduating from college then I guess you’ll be

in a black graduation gown. Let’s start from there.

You may think that it doesn’t matter whether you wear a spaghetti, tube, off-shoulder or with

sleeves dress because you’ll be in a toga. But to avoid fixing your graduation attire

constantly, pick a sleeveless or spaghetti strap type. A simple and straight cocktail dress is

enough.

For shoes, wear the classic black pumps but not the common school shoes. It’s fine for you to

wear sandals but it depends on your taste. I just find closed shoes apt for this occasion

because it looks more sophisticated.

On your graduation day, everyone will look alike because of the standard toga. That’s why

your look rely upon on your hair and make-up. Common sense na your hairstyle should be

minimal because of the cap. So if you’re not hiring someone to do your styling, it’s either you

do the soft curls or low-back up do hairstyle.

For make-up, quit the red lipstick and smoky eyes then stick with the natural shades. It won’t

be hard for you to choose the right colors because you have fair skin. Concentrate on your

lashes and practice putting on eyeliner and mascara for your chinky eyes. Contour your

cheeks to add shadows and avoid a flat-looking make-up. Also bring a handy peach lip gloss

for retouches. Here are some inspirations:

Lastly, don’t forget to wear elegant earrings. A pair of pearls or gold with gems can change

your boyish aura to a classy chick.

Enjoy your graduation and congratulations!

Love Lots,

Leyn