Hi Leyn,

I always visit your site and read about those interesting articles. I learn a lot from your blogs, so thanks for that.

I just want to ask for your help about those what they call vintage accessories. Cause i have few of those accessories and I don’t know if I’m wearing it with the right clothes. So please help me find the right clothes for those accessories

I attached a picture of one of my vintage accessory, just to help you picture it in your mind

ANNA

Dear ANNA,

I’m not sure if you sent an e-mail twice but sorry for this super late reply. I hope you still read my blog. Lol.

Anyway, vintage accessories are really in right now. And these lovely pieces can be matched with almost any type of clothing so the style is versatile. So that everyone knows what I’m talking about, here are the necklaces I’m referring to:

As I’ve mentioned, you can wear them with any style – jeans, dresses, casual shorts, but i think you need to match your vintage necklace with the right colors. Actually, any color will do but basing on my taste, here are my picks:

For example, check out some cute dresses with peach or pinkish colors. Florals and small prints are trendy.

If you’re the jeans type of person, you can wear a loose-fitting tank top (or jersey) and skinny jeans. Upgrade your casual outfit from the usual plain shirt and wear something sleeveless.

Vintage charm accessories are better off with simple dresses (without so much details and intricate designs).

Vintage-looking necklaces like shown above are available in department stores for 150-200 pesos. I saw a stall named Funky Chic (not sure) in Robinson’s Place Manila that sells necklaces like these. The one with a camera pendant costs 180 pesos. It’s actually cheap compared to genuine vintage accessories sold in vintage stores.

Anyhow Anna, thanks for frequently reading my blog.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Good day Ms. Leyn,

I know that you already have a lot of queries asking for tips on  clothing for petite people, but I always find that the description of these petite people differ from my body type. I don’t exactly know what body type I am so I attached a few pictures that I hope could help you.

I’m around 5 feet tall (give or take 1 inch) and skinny like most people around my age.

Any tips on dressing up would be of really great help because I will be entering college this June and since I come from 13 years of schooling with uniforms, I don’t exactly know how to dress myself continuously every day as i’m used to usually wearing house clothes after school and just the plain t-shirt and pants kind of clothes when I’m out. Hopefully you can give me tips on what would look nice on me and what to stay away from.

Thank you for taking your time to read this, and I hope you choose to reply to this e-mail through your site

-collegedazed

Dear collegedazed,

Hey there, I saw your pictures and you’re actually cute. Can you date my single guy friends? Lol. Just kidding.

You know what, if ever I’ll be given a chance to change my body built, I’d choose being petite because small girls look cute when dressed up. Looking at your pictures, I believe you can be in any type of clothing because you’re long-legged regardless of being small. If you didn’t mention your height, I’d actually think you’re 5′3.

First, always remember these clothing tips for petite girls.

Second, check what’s in your closet. Set aside your old ‘junks’ and gradually switch to stylish clothes instead of the usual jeans and baggy shirt outfit. These are the basic must-haves in your closet:

Shirts and Tank Tops
Collect all plain colors and style for your basic top. Kahit bili ka nalang ng mura like Get Laud or plain shirts from Department Stores. Tipong 150 pesos each.

Jeans
Use your favorite jeans but I suggest that you put them on like twice a week lang. This year, skinny jeans and semi-fit pants are still in trend.

Blouses
When you’re in jeans, wear dainty blouses instead of plain t-shirts. And when I say be dressed in blouses, that doesn’t include boyish shirts with prints, okay?

Dresses and Skirts
You can wear dresses as is. With skirts, floral, geometric prints and detailed designs are perfectly matched with plain tops.

Shoes
Always have with you at least 2-3 pairs of shoes. From what I know, college schools are strict with dress codes so replace your flip flops with strap sandals or ballerina shoes. Just wear your sneakers during PE Class.

Once you’ve started organizing the clothes mentioned above, you can survive wearing different styles everyday:

So make sure that you buy clothes that you can mix and match. The key is to be particular with colors. Don’t just buy something because you liked it, isipin mo if you can also match it with your other clothes.

There you go, 1) start from organizing your closet, 2) keep aside the outdated garbs and 3) buy yourself the basic school clothes mentioned above.

Welcome to college!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hi Leyn,

I’m Cleo and I’m 24 y/o. I’ve been a follower of your blog since time immemorial :p Charos lang. Basta since blogspot days eh reader mo na ko. Pati nga twitter & tumblr mo eh pinatos ko na rin sa pag-follow =)

Anyhoo, I’m writing you an email to ask your help about fashion. A designer friend of mine invited me to attend the Philippine Fashion Week on the 28th at the SMX Convention Center because she will be showcasing her designs on the said event. Problem is, I haven’t been in a fashion show before. I do watch some on TV but never attended one in the past. I don’t want to look like I’m trying so hard to be a fashionista. Ayokong magmukhang I’m overdressed. We also plan on going out for some drinks after the event. What can you suggest for me to wear on the 28th? Okay lang ba mag-dress?

Btw, I’m only 5′1, fair-skinned and medium built.

Thanks so much for the help and stay pretty

Thanks,
Cleo

Dear Cleo,

Thanks for your continued support even though my blogspot is already dead. Hehe.

For the upcoming Philippine Fashion Week, it’s better to put on something from the S/S collection since this year’s PFW theme is ‘fashionable chic’. If you’ll be present as a guest and will merely watch the show, a simple cocktail dress and open-toe high heels is the safest outfit you can wear. Wearing a party dress with inflated designs and atypical style can make you seem overdressed. It’s not necessary to be in a super fabulous dress unless you’re one of the front-row guests. Remember, most people who attend such events are fashionistas so be careful with your get-up.

Little Black Dress
A simple yet sophisticated LBD doesn’t go obsolete. Whether you choose a tube dress or with sleeves, the style is apt for the said event.

Cocktail Dress
If wearing black is not your thing, then you can switch to a cocktail dress. You can choose from either a plain tube, bondage or bodycon. The simpler the prints, the better. Tulip skirts are still trendy nowadays.

Black High Heels
Your shoes can carry your entire outfit. Still, black high heels with cut-out or strap design can make your simple dress fashionable.

Relaxed Get-up
I might be attending the PFW but I’m gonna be there to take pictures. So in case you’re planning to go there to do a lot of walking just like me, you can consider wearing a playsuit or something laid-back. Like a clean white top and black harem pants. Match this outfit with a pair of detailed flats.

Lastly, don’t forget to wear the latest accessories. Layered chains, black studded necklaces and thin layered bangles are hip this season.

Basta don’t catch too much attention and stick to the updated but classic styles. Good luck and enjoy!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hello Ms. Leyn:

Hope this email finds you well.

I have been a long time lurker in your blog and this is the first time that I mustered the guts to ask for your advice. You see, I’m attending a friend’s wedding next week and bought some items on line. Now that I have them I’m not so sure if the shoes can be paired with the dress. I am attaching them both for you to see. Kindly give me ideas on the accessories to use, as well as the kind of shrug/bolero that I have to wear during the church ceremonies.

Thanks in advance!

Rowena

Dear Rowena,

Hello there another lurker.

I already checked the attached picture. The dress looks wedding appropriate naman and the shoes look stylish but I don’t think they look good together.

For the dress, I think you should pair it with black open-toe sandals, though it’s still up to you if you want to change your shoes. Your current strap shoes won’t get easily noticed because you’ll match it with a long dress. Kaso, I just think black sandals are more fitting. The shoes you have there are way better with a shorter dress.

As for your shrug, buy the kind with short sleeves. A long-sleeved shrug can make you look super covered because of the maxi dress. I think the most appropriate color you should pick is black.

For accessories, wear a simple set of silver or white gold jewelries. Avoid big accessories because your dress have bold prints already.

Hope this helped you a bit!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hello Leyn.

First time kong mag-email sayo and tong problem ko is about swimwear. Alam ko nakapost ka na about swimwear pero here’s my problem.Magsswimming kami sa May 8 pero hindi ko alam yung susuotin ko maliban sa tshirt at shorts.

Ito kasi ang problema:
- mataba ako.
- i have dark ua. so hindi ko talaga siya pwedeng ibuyangyang sa public. hindi rin naman ako pwedeng hindi magtaas ng kamay.

So, may ma-isusuggest ka ba sakin (at sa ibang girls na may same prob) na pwedeng isuot pag lalangoy. thanks. And sorry kung ngayon ko lang kita naemail regarding this, tapos sa sabado na pala yung trip.

Love,
beachbeach

Dear beachbeach,

Ayan, medyo rush response ‘to kaya maikli lang. Hmm, if you define yourself as “mataba”, you still have to classify yourself whether you have an hourglass, apple or pear shaped body type. This is if you plan to be in a swimwear under a shirt or cover-up.

Since your issue is about your dark ua, you might not be comfortable wearing sarongs or anything sleeveless. On the beach, you can wear flowing ponchos, a white tunic or handkerchief dresses instead. Its shapeless style can conceal your figure and then just show some legs para hindi ka super covered.

When swimming, you can use a silk like cover-up na parang kulambo instead of a plain shirt. Shirts tend to become heavier when wet so silky fabric are more comfy and stylish. Clothes like these are mostly available on department stores for about 250-500 pesos each. Invest on the cover-up instead of the swimwear. (Below is an example but it doesn’t have to be that long, just something like that.)

You can wear a tube swimsuit under your cover-up. For a more “summer” look, the colors of your top and under swimwear should be contrasting. (For example: Fuchsia tube and white poncho).

Preparations for the beach are really stressing. But don’t worry, once you’re at the beach, you’ll no longer think of these body problems because you’ll be enjoying most of the time.

Happy weekend!

Love Lots,

Leyn

hi leyn!!

it’s summertime right? so my super friends and I are planning for a summer getaway. well, we’re going to a beach somewhere in zambales i think. swimming of course and island hopping as well. now, i want to ask from you some ideas for super cute outfits for our summer getaway. i’m tall, morena, and skinny.

I know you know better. hehehe. that’s why i decided to send you an e-mail. actually i’m a constant visitor of your site. hope you could give me some ideas.

Thanks much! more power to your site and God bLess!

–znar

Dear znar,

Since you’ve been reading my blog, I bet you have already thought of a swimwear for the outing. I won’t be talking about the swimwear anymore and let’s move on with the beach accessories instead.

Even though you’re planning to wear a plain back swimwear (for example), you can still look fashionable with Beach Hats. Yun nga lang, I checked that most beach hats even cost the same as a typical swimwear. There are stores that sell such accessories like Girl Shoppe and Accesorize. Price ranges from 350-700 pesos. A white fedora hat can be an alternative.

Don’t forget to bring summer sundresses that you can wear over your bikini or swimsuit. Since you’re on the beach, kahit morena ka, any color is okay. The brighter, the better.

Another option is wearing Coverups.

Aside from your travel bag, carry your things using a summer tote. Something you can bring while you’re on the beach.

Lastly, don’t forget your two-toned wayfarers or classic aviator shades!

You don’t have to buy an expensive swimwear just to be fashionable. You should also prepare your accessories such as mentioned above. I know, going to the beach is about swimming and enjoying the water. But I believe it won’t hurt if you try dressing up a little.

Enjoy the trip!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hi Ms. Leyn,

I’ll be attending a debut on May (it’ll be my first time) and I’m one of the “18 treasures”. The theme is Hollywood Fashion. But the problem is I’m not into fashion and all that dressing up stuff. I’m just the type of person who’s used to wearing T-shirts and jeans. I’m 23 years old, 5′2” in height, thin (and flat-chested). Can you please help me decide what type of clothes/dress to wear and the accessories and shoes that go with it?

Your advice/suggestions are very much appreciated.

Thank you!

plain girL

Dear plain girL,

First, I’m advising you to check out Instyle.com for the latest Hollywood Fashion and Celebrity Styles. You can get inspiration from that website.

Well, 5’2height and  skinny built won’t have much problem in choosing the right gown. Since you’re part of the program, it’s valid that you’ll be in a fab frock. Actually, I’ve been suggesting these styles from the past emails I’ve answered. And as a recap, here are your options:

Long gowns with simple embellishments are popular with Hollywood stars. You can pair an evening Maxi Dress with a pair of Light-colored Open High Heels to add up height.

Another fashion you can consider is a Cocktail Dress. As much as possible, choose a dress with minimal print or design. Same as long gowns, light colored heels are perfect for mini dresses.

You can look glamorous in a simple gown with an Updo Hairstyle and Simplest Accessories. (Like thin chain necklace, small pearl earrings or a dress watch is enough.) Sport a red carpet fashion with an eye-catching Purse like Hollywood celebrities do.

Don’t feel plain and timid, events like this don’t happen often so you should be in your best look.

Good luck!

Love Lots,

Leyn

elo po ms. sosyalera.net

hinge lang po sana ako ng konting opinion. makiki-fiesta kame sa Manaog this coming april 1st, then mag be-beach kame ng family ko with my girlfriend.

ask ko lang kung bagay yung body shape between pear shape and hour glass sa monokini?? also she has a small bust. ang sabe nya sa sm north daw nakakita sya. then ito yung mga store na nabanggit nya. Sassa Activewear, Tomato and Cinderella. (good thing i googled it and visited your site ). this coming sunday namin balak bumile.

ty po.

Oh hello there anonymous,

Are you sure that’d be on April 1st? Hehe. Anyway, if you still need an advice, here it goes.

I’ve posted that Hour Glass Body type can wear Monokinis because they have a proportioned figure. But if your girlfriend obviously has fuller bottom then I don’t recommend the monokini style. Kasi the monokini can just emphasize her hips and bottom half especially that she has small bust line (like illustrated below). It’s just like the monokini will be formed into a triangle shape. As I’ve posted before, halter tops with underwire are more fitting for girls with small chest.

Again, I’m unsure about her actual built so it’s better if she’ll try fitting the monokini first. Kung Hour Glass type talaga ang body type ni girlfriend, monokinis are okay then you can just cheat the bust line with paddings. Hehe.

Nice to know you’re helping your girlfriend with this. Have a nice vacation!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hello Sosyalera!

Medyo related ang question ko dun sa latest post about church clothing. Kaso ang sakin kasi, meron kaming formal event (parang prom) pero church-related so siyempre, medyo conservative type ang clothing. May nakita na akong dress kaso tube dress siya. (I attached a picture btw) I was hoping you can help me kung pano ko maibabagay sa event yung damit ko. I’m thinking of either putting short sleeves, or boleros or something like that. Isa pa ring concern ko ay yung weather. Autumn na kasi dito so usually around 22-26 degrees C ang weather.

Thanks in advance!

Love,
Siopao

Dear Siopao,

Thanks for attaching a picture. Well the moment I saw the dress, the style that came into my mind is a Shrug-Dress-Leggings outfit. I didn’t include your dress here but you come up with something like this:

Look for a Shrug/Bolero with ruffles, details or fur to give life to your plain white dress. You won’t look overdressed as long as you maintain the solid black & white color as your base clothing.

Instead of wearing plain black leggings, look for laced ones that still complement black shoes.

Classic black pumps are the best pair you can wear that can set off with the entire outfit. It’s all right to wear black flats but high heels look more sophisticated and stylish.

Para sa aming nandito sa Pinas, 22-26 degrees is cold already (haha) so I’m not sure if you mean the same thing. I believe the style above is wearable for Autumn season. I hope my brief idea’s not late for the event.
Good luck dear.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Hi Leyn,

I’ve been an avid reader of your blog since Jologs Socialite, and I can see that you have your own SLR too. Which goes my question, how do you manage to stay fashionable while carrying your SLR with you? Like do you put it in your bag or bring it as it is? It feels so bulky whenever I go out because aside from my handbag, buhat ko rin bag ng cam. Or I use a big bag and put the cam in, which is bad I think, kase aalog alog. I need some tips, because I’m attending a grand family reunion next month and I still wanna look fashionable hindi yung mukhang photographer ka lang. As far as I know, no theme for the reunion.

I hope you can help me with this. Kung pwede isama mo na rin ang pwede kong isuot.

Isabel

Dear Isabel,

Hi! I only know a few people who are aware of my previous blog so thank you so much. Anyway, regarding your question, honestly I don’t have a decent camera bag and I’m just using the free black bag from Canon. It’s because I prefer disassembling my SLR when travelling and just put it inside my travel bag. If not necessary, I don’t carry it as is kasi parang ang show-off diba. Haha.

First, wag mo akong tularan and save your money to buy a fashionable bag. Like the ones from Crumpler. From what I know, they sell colorful camera bags and price ranges from 2500 up to 10000 pesos. Quite expensive.

Personally speaking, I don’t want to carry a camera bag especially when I’m in public places. So what I do is enclose my camera with bubble wraps and bring it using a large bag. On regular days, you can use a cushioned Tote Bag if carrying a SLR bag hassles you.

But if you’re not particular with the bag then just don’t overdress on the reunion. When the setting is quite formal or it’s an evening dinner, you can wear Jumpsuits to move freely. You can choose from either long jumpsuits (semi-formal) or short playsuits for casual events.

Complete your outfit with Flats or Mid-Heels sandals. Taking pictures may require a lot of walking and roaming around so wear comfortable shoes as much as possible. Avoid the laid-back rubber slippers.

No worries dear. Happy reunion!

Love Lots,

Leyn