Simply Formal

October 23, 2009 – 7:23 pm
Filed under women's clothing

Dear Leyn,

We are having our moot court competition this month. We are advised to wear formal dresses during sessions. So I’m having a problem of what clothes to choose without being so standardized. I don’t want my clothes to appear so boring pero ayoko din naman magmukhang casual. As I assess my professor, I think she wouldn’t be so strict of the clothes as long as it will remain appropriate in the event.

I am planning to go to some ukay stores to find some clothes. But I think thrifting would be easy if I already have some styles in mind. Para alam ko na hahanapin ko from shoes, to bags, to skirts. I am 5′1″, skinny and morena. I also have some problems regarding my being so skinny because I almost lost my butt. Alam mo na in my case that’s the danger of being so skinny.

Lastly, at last na last na talaga… yung event nga pala will be held at a resort and for sure we would be given some time to go to the beach. Ang problema ko I have some scars brought by childhood. Di naman ako pwedeng magpants dun.haha.. Ano ba ang maiaadvise mo sakin?

Good luck sa blog mo! Thanks! Mwah.

Sassy Girl from Makati

Dear Sassy Girl,

I hope the competition has not yet happened but I’d still offer some suggestions for your concern. If you feel that being skinny is an issue, then pass up the usual trousers or jeans so your figure won’t look “flat”. Wear something like, an oversized dress/blouse then match it with a pair of leggings. Make sure your top is hip length to cover up your butt part. This outfit will give sophistication and contour to your figure. To complement your skin tone, pick clothes with neutral shades of gray, beige or cream.

I assume you meant formal and not corporate so this attire won’t go out of place. Pair it with thin textured leggings and high heels. There are hundreds of choices if you buy in ukay-ukay stores so looking for these clothes is easy. Accessorize with a layered necklace which looks good on solid colored tops.

I’m not sure if I get it but I hope the beach thing is in different time with the formal event. Be in a long sundress and you won’t have to worry about your scars. You can even wear the sundress as a formal outfit but be careful with picking the colors. Bright hues may tend to look casual though if you intend to allot an extra dress for the beach party, then bright colors are okay.

I hope you get the styles I’m suggesting. Try to invest on accessories to avoid a boring outfit but keep your clothes simple.

Good luck din sa’yo. ;)

Love Lots,

Leyn

Layered Hairstyle

October 21, 2009 – 9:42 pm
Filed under beauty & wellness

Hey Leyn,

Hey Hey! Anyway I’ve been checking out the net for some great hairstyle/hairdo for my medium length hair but still I can’t find anything that fits my personality and maybe my face shape. So yeah, I decided to consult you :] oh wait ako pala si trisha. So eto i have a round face, black colored layered hair with a slightly side swept bangs so anong babagay na hairstyle sa akin kung saan pwede ko syang i-use everytime I go to school or even everytime I go to the mall with my college friends. hoping that you’ll reply to my message :]

More power! and thank you

trish

Dear trish,

Sorry for the late reply. (O diba, parang text lang). As what you’ve said, you can’t decide for a hairstyle that defines your personality. Well I have no idea what type of chic are you – you may be a rocker, girly or a stylish one who loves wearing hair accessories. Hairstyle sometimes doesn’t just depend on your face shape or features. Your hair line is one factor. Bangs cut is recommended for girls with high hairline that’s why the look isn’t appropriate for everyone. There are times we may notice that “this” style appears good on a celebrity then if we copy the hairdo, it just doesn’t look right on us.

I cannot directly suggest the BEST fashion for the crowning glory, so everything is still up to you. Basing on your description, I can picture that your hair is like this:

I also maintain a layered hairdo with side bangs because it fits any season. But if you’re willing to experiment, consider a makeover with these styles:

You can try full bangs if you have a high hairline. Full bangs looks good on girls with smaller face and will make you look younger.

This hairdo is perfect for those who have fine strands of hair. It’s low maintenance and appropriate for a modern gal. Just like Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl Season 2. However, if you have coarse or thick type of hair, you need a relax treatment to keep the ends straight. (So that doesn’t make it low maintenance after all. Lol.)

Practice your styling skills and buy yourself a curler. You need to torture your hair a bit when unexpected parties call. Add volume using hair mousse. If you get used to it, you can do this in a matter of 10 minutes.

For accessories, you can wear headbands but I suggest that you stick with the darker shades. Head accessories with black, silver and gray stones are the latest trend. Mahirap nga lang humanap so this will challenge your shopping expertise.

Just remember that no matter what hairdo you’ve got, it all fails if you don’t keep it clean, frizz-free and shiny. :)

Love Lots,

Leyn

Smart Casual Tips

October 7, 2009 – 5:15 pm
Filed under women's clothing

Hi Leyn,

Hope you can help me with my fashion dilemma. I’m 22 years old working for a multinational firm and I find it hard to mix and match clothes to look not so corporate yet not too casual. I also want to ask advice from you on a new hairdo/hair color that is easy to manage and maintain. I’m 5′3, 47 kgs and morena. Btw, I’m working on a budget :-) Thanks and more power! :)

Hi!

If you’re really determined to organize your office attire closet, allot a weekend to classify your things: which of your clothes should be kept for a while and clothes that you can still use at present. Having several garments in your cabinet can just give you difficulties in mixing and matching. So keep aside the outdated stuffs, arrange some of the in trend pieces and shop for necessary ensembles.

Blazers

If you don’t want to look so casual or tipong “paparty lang”, then you should pick cotton blazers. Be particular with color and material. Black may look very corporate so off-white or beige is better. These styles won’t get obsolete so it’s not a waste of money if you buy a couple.

Sundresses

Sundresses perfectly match your blazers and coats. Choose dark colored-prints to maintain a smart-casual look.

Tops and Bottoms

There are times that we don’t have much time to think for a “fad look of the day” so we end up wearing plain blouses and slacks. Wearing the usual office clothing is all right but adding accessories can improve a boring look. If you have lots of solid colored tops, collect some accessories and elegant stones that can outshine your plain outfit.

Vintage Bags

It’s not because I’m currently collecting vintage bags but I’ve been seeing a lot of fashionistas with a classic bag for everyday use. It’s actually a safe style. Add them in your closet and buy in different colors.

Shoes

Closed shoes are usually required in corporate offices. I assume you’re not that particular with height so it’s okay if you’re in flats or low heels. If you’re allowed to wear open sandals, then ankle cuff style is in. You cannot just wear them during work but also appropriate with casual wear or laid back “shirt and shorts” fashion.

Hairstyle

In my opinion, I would recommend a down straight hairstyle. It seems that long hair is hard to maintain but actually, short-length hair is more prone to fly away ends. Have your hair relaxed at least every 6-8 months. Working girls don’t have much time to blow dry everyday so you need a treatment that will let your hair be in place as it dries by itself. You should practice the “brush-up” hairstyle because it looks neat, sophisticated and easy to do (yung parang pang-model na naka-tease yung bangs). Lastly, I would suggest chestnut for hair color (or any brown shade not close to orange or copper).

Of course, you don’t have to buy expensive clothes but choose the right quality. Always think that you will use a prospect dress for 5 years so check if the fabric may possibly shrink.

Happy shopping dear! :)

Love Lots,

Leyn

Autumn Winter

October 5, 2009 – 9:04 am
Filed under men's clothing

Dear Sosyalera,

Malapit na mag-autumn dito sa lugar namin at kasunod na neto ang winter. Ano ba ang usong trend ngayon for this season? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng wardrobe dahil nakakasawa na rin yung mga bulky-type-jackets. Naghahanap rin ako ng alternative sa denim jeans. Wala kasing uniform sa school ko tapos lagi lang ako naka-maong na pantalon.

Pwede ka ba mag-suggest ng mga magagandang coats, leather/casual jackets, hoodies, cardigans FOR MEN etc.? I usually buy my clothes from TOPMAN and Urban Outfitters.

Thanks a lot!

-Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

Basing on the latest vogue from 2009 A/W runways, neutral colors and bold prints are all the rage. I’d be suggesting that you stick with the classic looks appropriate in school. Be fashionable yet think that you’re not attending a party or concert. With your case, it’s better not to catch much attention but pick clothes that you can effectively mix and match to maximize your school attire closet.

Cardigans: Classic V-neck type / Exact Fit / Neutral Colors

Coats: Hoodies / Double Breasted Coats

Style and Prints: Checkered / Funnel Neckline

Trousers: Dark Colored Pants

If you’re fed up with the usual bulky jacket, then avoid the nylon or leather materials which are prone to folds and creases.

To complete the outfit, gear yourself with a dark colored doctor’s bag. With regards to footwear, moccasin type of shoes is now fully fashioned to match any clothing without getting too corporate. If you feel awkward with the Native American feeling, then leather boat shoes, pointed lace ups or your classic white sneakers can also be your options.

I guess I don’t have to elaborate each piece since the concept of “classic grays and neutrals” is already understood. :)

Inggit ako. Sana may winter din dito. Hehe.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Petite Fashion Tips

September 23, 2009 – 5:51 am
Filed under women's clothing

Hi Leyn,

I’m not sure kung meron ka ng nasulat na entry about dito sa iko-consult ko sayo but I still wanna ask for advice about my fashion dilemma.

I’m a girl na 5” lang ang height and skinny. Well, I dunno kung skinny talaga akong matatawag kasi kahit naman payat ako, nasa tamang shape naman ang mga hita ko, I mean, hindi rin mahahalata na super payat ako. Yun lang siguro ang advantage ko sa ibang skinny girls.

Since karamihan ng mga girls ay sayo tumatakbo para iconsult ang kanilang problema pagdating sa fashion, at since matagal na panahon ko na rin namang sinusubaybayan ang blog mo, ginrab ko na ‘tong opportunity na ‘to para magtanong na sayo. Nahihirapan kasi akong mamili ng damit kasi una sa lahat, parang pang children’s section ang size ng mga damit ko at pangalawa, yun mga damit na gusto kong isuot e parang bagay lang sa matatangkad. Ayoko naman magmukhang trying hard kaya gusto ko sanang hingin ang opinion mo about this (and your recommendations as well). Isa pa, nahihirapan din akong mamili ng babagay sakin na accessories kasi karamihan, nagmumukhang malaki sa akin.

Gusto kong maimprove yun fashion sense ko. Sana matulungan mo ako dito. (:

More power sa iyong site, Leyn. You have my support sa dalawang contest na sinalihan mo. Hindi na ako magtataka kung mananalo ka. ;) Keep it up! Looking forward to your reply. Thank you.

Much love,

Ceey

Dear Ceey,

You can check my advise about Fashion ABCs for petite girls here:

Petite Flattering

Petite Problem

There are few email senders who have already consulted about their skinny figure or height issues but it’s okay if I’d add a few pointers for you. I know it’s hard to look for stylish and in-trend clothes in smaller sizes but if you just have the keen eye to spot for the right dress and where to buy, I don’t even think your height would be a problem.

As what you’ve said, you’re into certain clothes that complement tall girls. Actually, having wide range of variety of clothing will just make you feel frustrated because we have to admit that some clothes only flatter women with taller height. So the best thing you should take in mind is LEARN the type of clothes that will match your petite physique and then latest fashion trend comes next.

Everytime I window shop, I notice that boutiques and department stores still have stocks for XS or even XXS for smaller shapes (though you might have difficulties in shopping with jeans and shoes.) In case your size is only available in the children’s section, then that’s fine. I know some petite women who shop their clothes from teen/children’s section and it’s not a loss. People won’t even know where you buy your clothes. Organize your shopping list like this,

  • Buy tops and dresses from boutiques.
  • Jeans and other bottoms from the children’s section, department store.
  • A pair of no-size leggings is an alternative for pants.
  • Stick to thin, small-sized and elegant jewelries instead of big plastic accessories.
  • For bags, it’s better to use purses or small satchels.

Also, wearing two pieces puts an illusion that divides your top and bottom, so you should get used with wearing dresses instead. It’s all right if you’re always in blouse and jeans but you need to check the appropriate matching of clothes that go with your height.

Dresses / Jumpsuits

Accessories

Bags

Shoes

If you really want to improve your fashion sense, make an effort to read magazines and check the latest collection in stores when you mall stroll. Don’t just buy anything that’s comfortable and looks good in YOUR eyes because a lot of fashion victims think like this. When you shop, also prioritize the QUALITY (fabric and if sewing is aligned properly), SIZE (fit your prospect outfit and don’t buy if it doesn’t suitably hold your shape), PRINTS and COLOR.

I’m not just making you feel good but believe me, some girls would die for a smaller figure so that actually makes you luckier. :)

Thanks for supporting my blog, I hope you won’t get tired visiting my page. :D

Love Lots,

Leyn

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