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2011-06-25T02:30:00.000+08:00

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XOXO,
Erika and Marga

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Emma Watson’s Vogue July 2011 — StyleFrizz

2011-06-14T20:27:00.001+08:00

Emma Watson’s Vogue July 2011 — StyleFrizz (clipped to Polyvore.com)

Wedding Bells Are Always Welcome, Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2012 Collection

2011-05-31T11:25:00.000+08:00

No, its not for me. the inspirations are for a good friend who just got engaged in Baguio recently.
So very happy for her.

I hope you like these inspirations as much as I do.

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

Nine

Ten

Eleven

Twelve

I like One, Five, Seven and Twelve the best. While Marga loves One, Eight, Nine, and Ten.

Where would you cast your vote?

XOXO,

Erika

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My Favorite Place for Cheap (but expensive looking) Swimwear

2011-05-30T09:45:00.000+08:00

I was off on an Asian trip with the family recently and while summer is nearly over, I had enough time to catch up with the season and get a great stash of swimwear.

I decided not to go for the ever so popular triangle bikini and decided to go for different styles and cuts.

Here are the swimwear I can't wait to wear... If only it won't be raining that is.

Here are the other colors:

Each suit (a complete set would only cost up to about Php 1,300 max!

Plus, you have the advantage of not seeing it on a lot of people as its not available locally.

H&M always has a good selection of suits every year.

I got this in a burnt sienna and black color instead of white and cream.

Here is the other suit I got in this exact color as the beige and black was too obviously animalistic for me and beige never looked good on my skin especially in the beach. I fade and bland in!

Did you love their designs as much I did?

Here are their other suits:

See above. Another one I almost bought in pink.

On Coming Home and Home Inspirations

2011-05-27T10:16:00.001+08:00

Coming back from a long trip never fails to make me feel a tad bit homesick. I miss my bed since I always put emphasis on sleeping paraphernalia, pillows and bed covers.

I miss having my whole array of things around me- just within an arms reach.

And I love being in the midst of my stuff, my organized chaos, and knowing exactly where things are.

I like the thought of knowing that I can look back and see my well lit, glass cabinet made especially for my shoes and seeing that every inch of what I see around me has come from 12 hours a day of hard work.

With something new and big just around the corner, I decided that my little special place in the world deserves a little sprucing up and so... here are the things on my Home Shopping List:

1) Artsy Fartsy Prints from Heima

2) Round Stool from Dimensione

3) Paul Smith-esque Throw Pillows

4) Armchair with Character from Our Home

5) Ottoman from Our Home

Other Items on the list include:

6) Floor Lamp (Restoration)

7) Clothes Stand

8) Shoe Rack

9) Vases (Haze)

10) Jewlery Organizers (Make Room)

What would your A

Part

Ment

look like?

XOXO,

Erika

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Beijing Shoe Loot

2011-05-26T08:51:00.002+08:00

Here's what I have robbed myself off during last week's trip... thank you to the people who have invented plastic. More power!

If there is one thing I always can't go elsewhere without buying... it has to be shoes.
So here is a rundown of the culrpits.

1) YSL Palais Suede Platform in Electric Blue Suede

2) Miu Miu Black Satin Platforms

Don't you just love shoes and that special feeling you get when you wear them?

XOXO,

Erika

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One for the Men, Zara Man 2011 LookBook

2011-05-25T11:13:00.002+08:00

Been trying to move the boyfriend toward the right direction, in a fashion sense anyway. And I tell you, it's not so easy to convince a man to (literally) change his old and faded ways.

In order to nudge him a little further and in a more affordable option, (so its okay to make mistakes) Zara seemed like the perfect choice to inspire him with its wide array of styles, its availability (it still has a little snob factor here in Manila) and of course, the great price.

Its a great starting point for any budding fashionsita!

I prefer the first, second and third look. The forth one is just too much for the guys guy in my opinion.

The first look is chic and very much European while the second and third look could go well in our weather- I am not too sure if Manila is quite ready for the suit and sandals look.

Absolutely lurve these looks! The outfits shout "Yes, I think of what I'm wearing because I do care!"

There is nothing hotter than a man who cares... and the confidence to carry it off.

Thank you, Zara for showing the cool, mature and confident man how it's done.

What kind of look do you wanna see guys wearing?

XOXO,

Erika

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It's all in the details: Ribbons in Pre-Fall 2011

2011-05-24T13:32:00.002+08:00

Some dresses off the rack..

Jelica from Kamiseta

Draped dress from Zara

Pleated strap dress from Topshop

There are times when it could be the small details that count.

XOXO,

Marga

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The Man on the Street

2011-05-20T17:50:00.003+08:00

He might as well be the man that started it all. 80-year-old New York Times photographer has been on the streets of New York since the '70s, taking photos of people and what we now call street style. Read up on his life and vision as written in the New Yorker. I hope to be inspired and appreciate fashion more through his eyes and works. A documentary entitled, Bill Cunningham New York was released this year.

Throughout the years he has classified two groups of New Yorkers—the fashionable people, whose style changes more rapidly than that of the masses, and the truly creative ones, whose style, while outré, in its theatricality never really changes at all—“On the Street”

Where do you stand?

XOXO,

Marga

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Thanks to Habitually Chic and the Sartorialist for the photos

Daily Inspiration: Long and Sheer

2011-05-18T15:41:00.000+08:00

I have been eyeing on this type of skirts since I first saw them last year. It seems to be Abbie Lee's favorite street style or off the runway look. Chanel is definitely on board when we saw it in one of their Fall collections and catalogue. Topshop and Forever21 has these skirts on very reasonable prices but of course still stylish and chic.

I know summer is not over yet but the unbearable heat for the past weeks makes you miss the cold and windy days. May it be chilly or not, I believe the main concern on puling off this look is to not get arrested, appear tasteful and well put together or at least not offend people with more conservative likings.

Love it or hate it?

XOXO,

Marga

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Daily Inspiration: Fishtail braid

2011-05-16T09:24:00.000+08:00

Side-swept braided hair must be one of the effortless hairstyles to do and wear. Runways and celebrities seem to sport a certain kind though - the fishtail. Your hair has def' gotta be long and thick for this look.

Love it or hate it?

XOXO,

Marga

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Kylie Minogue: The Show Girl

2011-05-14T16:28:00.001+08:00

First fell in love with Kylie whe she first came out with her single, "Can't get you out of my head" Nanananana na nanaaaaah....

I'd find myself humming to the beat in the middle of class just to keep myself awake.

She's hot, cute and in spite of the many ups and downs both in her life and in her career, she's timeless.

I can't seem to contain my excitement when I fund out she's coming to town for her Aphrodite Tour on July 5 at 8pm in Araneta.I simply can't wait. I hear she hardly disappoints her audience.

Tickets are hefty:

Patron A: Php 15,840

Patron B: Php 12,672

Lower Box VIP: Php 8,448

Lower Box: Php 6,336

Upper A: Php 3,696

Upper B: 2,640

General Admission: Php 845

In homage to Kylie's career, here are her outfits throught the years:

What is your favorite song and outfit?

Doesn't she make it so hard to pick?

XOXO,

Erika

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Mood Changing Polish

2011-05-11T09:00:00.003+08:00

Just when I thought they could not think of anything new aside from crackle polish, tie-dye polish, glow-in-the-dark polish, now they have mood changing polish which reminds me so much of my younger days when mood rings were the "IT" thing in school.

I'm not sure how accurately laquer or paint can in a way, sense, my mood considering it has to go through and feel my nails first. Nevertheless, its a fun thought and its worth a try.

In the Mood is a brand of nail polish sold in the States that has this feature.

They say that it works as it tries to sense the change in your body termperature.

If you feel cold, the Hype color will change from a highly pigmented pink to a lighter shade.

I'm not sure how the logic goes- whether the color will turn bright pink if you're feeling hot or vice versa.

It's worth a try since it's fun to check if it would also change colors based on your actual emotions and not just based purely on your body termperature.

If you are indoors with airconditioner, then you will obviously feel cooler. But if you're angry, wonder if the color will change to bright red?

In the Mood nail polish will be out in the United States in June.

Other brands that carry this mood changing polish effect is Claire's!

What color combination would you choose?

I'd prefer to have midnight purple when I'm feeling sick, bubble gum pink when I'm excited and canary yellow when I'm feeling content.

How about you?

XOXO,

Erika

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Jeremy Scott for Swatch

2011-05-10T14:50:00.002+08:00

Jeremy Scott is an American designer known for his avant guarde designs.
He Brings to life pop culture into fashion with his ever so groovy and creative designs.

With his collaboration with Swatch, now all of us can have a touch of his iconoclast worthy works of art.
Its great- we can now be popstars in our own right.

Here are some of his designs that are both tempting... and reasonable as it has a dual purpose- it tells time and its designer piece. Could be collectible someday too!

This is my favorite as its the most wearable due to its color. Then again, Jeremy Scott's pieces are meant to be attention grabbing!

If I were anymore of a brat, which I am suspecting I may be, I'd get this piece tooo, I'd always havea thing for wings and thunderbolts anyway.

The designs are classic Jeremy Scott since he is also well known for his winged Addidas sneaks in a collaboration he had with them. For anyone in the know with the fashion scene, it would definitely be his trademark design.

Glad to note that this special edition Jeremy Scott designs for Swatch are now in town.

What's your take on it?

Which one would you go for?

XOXO,

Erika

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A Review on the MET 2011 GALA- Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

2011-05-09T17:12:00.001+08:00

In one of fashion's biggest events, the MET Gala where designers, models, celebrities and musicians meet to show off their stuff.

This year's theme was entitled Alexander Mcqueen: Savage Beauty in apt homage to his work.

So here is a run down of this years best and worst... let me know which is which!

Miranda Kerr channeling a Prima Ballerina- Not too sure if this is 'Savage' enough for me.

One of the winners for the YFS 'Savage' award goes to Beyonce in this EmilioPucci number.

The dress is exquisite and it shows off her new svelte figure. Wonder if she could walk properly in this sepentina style gown?

Fergie may have gone for the right designer (I will forever love you Marchesa) but this dress spells "Wedding" much?

Rosie Huntington's dress is barely there. Does Burberry know when too little it a tad bit too much?

Another winner for me was this custom TopShop (oh yes!) Green cut-out dress for Jennifer Goodwin.

Who says great style much accompany a great price?

Putting the Capital "S" in Savage. Kurnikova gets it dominatrix-like in this John Paul Gaultier.

Very undestated but Savage nevertheless. Taylor Swift goes for a nude and black J. Mendel dress that is a sparkly but gorgeous work of art. Nice!

I'm not too sure if I am completely sold on this Karl Lagerfield dress for Chanel on Blake Lively.

Its nice no doubt but a little too much going on. Oh well, who says you cant go over board with the MET Gala?

Hailee Steinfeld gets it right (at such a young age) with this Stella Mcartney dress.

I love the color, the cut and the design on the fabric.

Can I pleaaaase wear this to work? Haha.

The most Beautiful Woman voted by People. I heart her too. Even more with her fashion choices exhibited via Idol. I don't care if they hate the foliage enveloping her arms! the color and the dress itself is marvelous!

A mature and very elegant Diane Kruger.

I'm supposed to go to a wedding soon. Yey! Love weddings.

Might have a dress made like this. oh yes- black and lace. Not too dark and not too over bearing.

Perfect.

Bride-like or not. I would wear this. The cut, the sparkles and the fabric done very well in all the right places.

Bravo Ashley Green. I'd like to see a dress like this in Philippine shores!

Sarah Jessica Parker in a McQueen creation.

She looks old. The old 'Here I am' attitude is also gone.

So disappointed. Perhaps we should just bring back Carrie?

Ashley Olsen in vintage Dior. Ehhh... Umm... No comment.

Mary Kate in a vintage dress.

Kudos for being herself. I don't actaully mind the mix of Green and Red in this case.

Never mind if it reminds me of Christmas.

It's still summer!

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Pinks and Oranges we currently crushin' on!

XOXO,
Marga

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Diane does not disapppoint

2011-05-04T18:36:00.003+08:00

Diane Kruger has been a red carpet staple recently. Well, you can't blame the girl since she has impeccable style. At 34 years young, her outfit choices are elegant and classic but will never fail to make a stunning statement. No wonder top designer houses couldn't get enough of this German beauty.

Just some of my favorite looks of her over the last few years.

NY Fashion Week SS2011 in Jason Wu

Met Gala 2011 in Jason Wu

Berlin Premiere of “Pieds Nus Sur Des Limaces” in No. 21

61st Berlin International Film Festival Closing Ceremony in Vionnet

Giambattista Valli Paris Boutique Opening in Giambattista Valli

as the face of the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Lady Ultra Thin watch in 3.1 Phillip Lim

National Movie Awards 2010 in Lanvin

Chanel Resort 2011 Front Row in Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld ‘Remember Now’ Short Film Presentation Party in Chanel

Met Gala 2010 in Calvin Klein

Inglorious Basterds Premiere in Atelier Versace

Cannes 2008 in Chanel Haute Couture

Venice Film Festival 2008 in Christian Dior Couture

Who are your other red carpet favorites?

XOXO,

Marga

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Coachella's Best Dressed

2011-05-04T18:25:00.001+08:00

American Kate goes Patriotic
Kate Bosworth is wearing the flag.

Kelly Osbourne- I thought you were in FashionPolice?

Please explain what happened to this?

Uninspired: Alexa Chung

I don't know who but I love these two.

Nicole always seems to get it right nowadays.

Nicole Richie in denim cut-offs.

Summer Simplicity.

Camilla Bell in denim shorts, an eyelet top and orange sandals.

So this is what Garance Dore looks like.

A silk top and a Isabel Marant skirt.

And my favorite - just because she brought her own Palm Tree!

What would have been your Coachella worthy outfit?

XOXO,

Erika

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Whites, Brights, and Stripes!

2011-04-29T01:18:00.003+08:00

White on white, color-blocking, and bold stripes -- looks that will definitely heat up our SUMMER!

Complement your whites with the right accessories to break the monochrome.

Bring out the bright reds, pinks, or blues from your closet and do not be afraid to mix (or mis!) match the hues.

If you decide to go striped, make 'em bold and fun!

XOXO,

Marga

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Dreaming of White

2011-04-28T10:33:00.002+08:00

Getting tired of all the blacks, blues and greys in the uptigh life of the office so while the summer heat is upon us, I've been veering towards white.

Its been a hard color especially if the material is thin making it see through so the underwear we use is a major factor. It also makes it difficult to maintain since white is... well, white! And all other stains, discolorations, dirt and wrinkles are easily spotted.

Sometimes I tend to get lost in the color because I'm pretty fair but I feel that it makes me look clean, fresh and crispy!

If I were to have it my way, I'd go for all white but I'm afraid it would make me look "trying hard" to look virginal. Haha. I love white pants and yes, I'm all for the labor day weekend!

Here are some looks from ELLE validating that aside from bright colors, white is here... and its okay.

My Favorite look and get up:

Don't you think wearing white in a Black and White picture makes it look so damn dramatic?

What color do you feel like WEARING nowadays?

I'm also trying to look into the possibility of peach! Ugh, yes, its starting to be an obsession!

XOXO,

Erika

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'Qutie Cute' Collection from MAC

2011-04-27T12:15:00.000+08:00

Just wanted to applaud the artistic point of view of the MAC chief stylists and their courage to come out with something new -and daring every season.

Just in, thier new Qutie Cute collection is for all those people who are defnitely looking to be axactly just that- qutie cute and everything bubble gum pop.

The colors may seem too "sweetums" for me but when mixed with other colors, it could really make a difference. Muted and bold are mixed into this collection and if you know how to pick your colors right, they could really work for you (or make yourself look a little funny) Funny Face much?

The designs remind me of my teeny bopper days and its hard for me to be able to segue into my 20's with such a look, although I am loving the peach lip look since I'm currently sporting peach nails anyway.

One thing of note however, would be this lilac lipstick that many say, is definitely Coachella ready. It takes certain skin color and personality to carry it well.

Would you be able to carry such a color on your lips?

I hope I don't look like i'm lacking oxygen when I wear it.

XOXO,

Erika

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A Book Like Hers- Kate Moss by Mario Testino

2011-04-26T18:14:00.002+08:00

If I could just have a coffe book of myself with these kind of pictures I could die happy.
No need to have anything else to show the grandkids.
Who cares about heirloom pieces and pass me down watches when you have something like this!

With the match up of Kate Moss and no less than Mario Testino, it's definitely a dream come true.

My Favorite Look:

Can I have a shot like this too? See below right.

The Special Edition Hardcopy is USD 500 while the Paperback is around USD 70.

What was your favorite shot?

Wouldn't you want to have one of your own?

XOXO,

Erika

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Photo Courtesy of whowhatwear.com

Reliable Flats

2011-04-25T13:47:00.001+08:00

We have these flats to rely on..

- days that we decide to rest our heels

- when the dress calls for nothing but nude sandals

- travelling in style

- moments when studs, lace, and other embellishments work nicer on flats; or

- subdued glamour and stylish comfort

XOXO,

Erika and Marga

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Salvatore Ferragamo Varina

Tory Burch Emmy

Zara Ballerina with Bracelet Studs

Tom's Women Gold Glitter

Zara Leopard Print Ballerina

Zara Sandal with Metallic Toecap

Khloe K's Kloset

2011-04-20T14:38:00.001+08:00

Just in case you were wondering what else youcould do at home during the holidays if you arent going to be be out and about out of town, here's Khloe Kardashian's Closet to inspire all of us to color code and at the same time, edit... and maybe give away the things we no longer need.

Khloe says she's a neat freak and color codes her closet- maybe we could do the same (just to make dressing up all the more easier)

Here is her shoe cabinet that's to die for.

She organizes her shoes in such a way that one is facing front and the other backwards to save space and all the more to admire the workmanship of these little pieces of art.

Khloe is a self-confessed stiletto queen but has to buy sneakers in order to indulge her basketball player husband, Lamar Odem. These sneaks come from Gucci and Louboutin!

Here are some of her favorite pieces, a pair of boots from her late father, one of the first high end pieces in her wardrobe and her ever trusty Chanel bag.

To further describe her wardrobe, Khloe loves bling. These are her Louboutin shoes that she describes as her Sex adn City Shoes which she wore during Lamar's Championship game and her equally bling-ed phone.

To have a deeper understanding of Khloe's style, she loves leopard print as proven here with her leopard print Balenciaga bag and Alaia boots. Drool.

Another source of inspiration for me was her Marilyn Monroe's painting which was set in diamond overlay. I want to have one of these too! Adds so much character to any place. Along side are her Labouboutin shoes and Louis Vuitton bag.

There is no denying that the girl has taste albeit a little too blingy for my liking.

Wonder what Kim's closet looks like?

These sisters certainly know how to shop!

What's brands dominate your closet?

Happy Easter!

XOXO,

Erika

Photos Courtesy of Elle.com

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Summer's Tie Dye For

2011-04-18T16:09:00.002+08:00

As Coachella comes a calling to many, the hippie chic vibe is back along with it are beads, knits and of course, the tie-dye. I think it puts the hip in hippie.

And Christian Laboutin think so too...

Christian Laboutin Tie-Dye Pumps

Proenza Schouler Abstract Print Shirt

Cheap Monday Tie-Dye Jeans

Michael Kors Maxi Skirt

Rebecca Taylor Silk Tie-Dye Dress

GAP Tie-Dye Cotton Scarf

Do you think this print is to "DYE" for or is it simply a trend?

XOXO,

Erika

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