BOOTIES MADE FOR WALKING

This is a pair of booties that a friend of mine (Marose) got from The Ramp Makati last year. She took a picture of it and posted on Facebook, saying that she hasn't worn it for quite some time now... Good thing she has...otherwise, it's bad waste for good taste ;-)

10 Ways to Wear Bright Colors #5

5. Mix Brights with More Brights
Why not mix all your brights together like Jean Paul Gaultier did on the runway? Cobalt, grass great, yellow and a spot of coral all play off each other beautifully.


Source: http://fashion.about.com/od/latesttrends/ss/10-Ways-To-Wear-Bright-Colors_5.htm

Below: Jean Paul Gaultier runway

Below: Looklet model Jaqueline
On Jaqueline:
Top- Strenesse Blue
Skirt - Topshop
Belt - Rules by Mary Belt
Shoulderbag - Only
Heels - Manolo Blahnik

Having created a more "wearable" look for most women, brights on brights did create a stand-out look despite the simplicity.  Again, balancing the extremes, I used bright colors for plain and simple designs/styles. This is how runway looks become more wearable.

As for the shoes, I chose a neutral looking color to tone down the overall brights a little bit. Considering the bronze color of Jaqueline, an old rose shade did not over power the rest of the outfit but at the same time, was not "left behind" because of its laid back style combined with the heels!

I would most probably wear this on a bright and sunny lunch date with girlfriends :)

10 Ways to Wear Bright Colors #4

4. Add Brights to Black.


Brights and black? It's no longer frowned upon as being "too '80s." Now, the hippest looks pair black with shocking brights. Cobalt and black is one of our favorite looks, like Lydia Hearst-Shaw is wearing. And black tights with bright blue shoes has been a runaway hit.


Source: http://fashion.about.com/od/latesttrends/ss/10-Ways-To-Wear-Bright-Colors_4.htm


Below is Lydia Hearst-Shaw

Below is my version with Looklet model Matilda

On Matilda:

Mini Dress - COS

Heels - D&G

I believe black goes with ANYTHING. (I'm sure there's a rule written about it somewhere) As much as I wanted to use a pair of heels much brighter than this one and just as fit with the dress, I really didn't have much to choose from. 

This is a perfect way of using your brights.  As for this outfit, it speaks for itself.  Even if all you have on is a dress and a pair of heels, always make sure that it can stand out on its own.  Pick a fashionably classy but simple short dress, preferably in plain and very dark in color. Then match it with a pair of smashing heels.

There's a reason why a little black dress is a must have, and it's because it can be matched with anything. 

Charlize Theron is one gorgeous celebrity that I know of who goes with hardly any accessories.  All she has is her natural beauty and an awesome outfit that turns anyone's heads. 

EYE CANDY

My eye candy for the moment :) Will catch my attention anytime...

Model - Lucy Jaques
Blouse - Whyred
Shorts - American Apparel
Belt - Beyond Retro
Handbag - Topshop
Ring - Zanzloza Zmycken
Socks - Sneaky Fox
Heels - Costume National

INSPIRARE INSPIRATION

Crowned Bird | French retro meets Japanese adorableness



From www.inspirare.com -- truly adorable | very inspiring

MY MOOD SAYS...

...that I want to head out into the night wearing this and doing whatever!

Model - Emmy
T-Shirt - Mouyo
Shorts - Zara
Wedges - Din Sko

10 Ways to Wear Bright Colors #3

3. The Bright Crossbody Bag.
The simplest way to pop some bright into your life? Add a gorgeous crossbody bag in a bright pink, blue, green or yellow. It's a small dose of chic (look how great it works for Ines de La Fressange) and works great to liven up a casual outfit.


Source:  http://fashion.about.com/od/latesttrends/ss/10-Ways-To-Wear-Bright-Colors_3.htm

*On the 1st photo is Ines de La Fressange

*On the 2nd and 3rd photos is Looklet model Sarah

On Sarah:

Hat - Smet

Scarf - Dagmar

Shirt - Wrangler

Top - Rodebjer

Jacket - G-Star Raw

Pants - Hunkydory

Boots - H&M

Shoulderbag - Only

Creating my own fab version of Ms. Ines, a bright red/pink shoulder bag was chosen as the crossbody bag. The style being originally monochromatic, the bright touch of the crossbody bag was able to raise the chic-level of the outfit a few notches higher. :)