Formal Evening Gown Styles

Hi everyone!
How do you decide in buying a formal evening gown? Or do you buy or just rent it?
Formal evening gowns are usually worn in formal gatherings like prom, homecoming, weddings, and 'black tie attire' occasions. Events which doesn't really happen regularly in our life. Well, unless you're a celebrity, politician, or a socialite where formal occasions happen almost every week though. However, for someone like me which formal wear occasions rarely happens, deciding on what to wear is really tricky. Here are some great tips I have learned so far...

• Investing in a formal gown can be a good thing to do though so when cases that you are invited on short notice you will have something to wear immediately.
• You just have to make sure that you buy a formal evening gown that can be worn more than once.
• You can pick a solid-colored and simple design gown because they're simpler to mix and match. So it will not look that you're wearing the same gown as the previous.
• Come to think of it after wearing it, you can even have it rented. ^_^
• Take note also that evening gowns are available in many designs such as halter, backless, strapless, and many more, so make sure you know the shape of your body to know what gown styles will flatter your body figure.

Formal evening gowns that never go out of style:

One-shoulder - this detail seems to be steamier in some periods than others but it's still a timeless choice.

Halter - another classic neckline cut that will flatter all body shapes.

Strapless/bustier neckline - the heart-shaped.

Spaghetti straps - wide shoulders and top-heavy should avoid thin straps as they can look like two fragile threads on your wide/full figure.

V-neckline - a very flattering and sexy neckline that flatter all shapes.

The photos above are grabbed from JV Dresses where you can find affordable long dresses.
Have a great weekend!

What I Wore | Floral Dress

Happy weekend everyone!

You probably have an idea about today's outfit post... As I mentioned in my previous post about Apartment 8 Cagayan de Oro Branch Opening, that I didnt miss the chance to take my outfit of the day at a very photo worthy spot in the Santorini themed store. 

Do you feel the Santorini vibe? 

Im not sure if my outfit fits the Santorini themed though... I am just excited to wear this floral dress that I got from LightInTheBox.com. This dress along with the maxi skirt you see in this outfit post here arrived last September 23, 2015. I am obviously loving the items that I immediately wear them. 

I actually didnt expect much when I order this dress because of its cheap price and I am not sure on the cloth. However, when it arrived I was very happy to discover how comfortable and in good quality the dress is. My mom love it as well!

I have been so blessed this past few months that all I have is gratitude to everyone and everything. Although with all this blessings comes responsibilities and busyness, I embrace it with so much positivity and inspiration. I always think that if I work hard and give my best more and more blessings will come my way. Each day Ive learned to let go of the worries and stress. As well as, embracing everything with positivity little by little can go a long way. 

Thoughts to ponder:

If you worry a lot, then day after day you are learning how to worry even better. 

If you think about doing something a lot, then you are learning how to think about doing. 

Every moment you are happy, you are learning how to be even happier. 

Every time you act, you are learning how to take an action even better. 

What is it that you've been learning today? 

What is it that you want to learn tomorrow?  

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Floral Dress: LightInTheBox.com

Boots: SammyDress.com

Linking up with Lauryncakes-Bridgette Style, Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Color and Grace, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas

#CDOEvents: Apartment 8 Cagayan de Oro Branch Opening

Hello October and hello weekend!

Today I am sharing to you the event I attended last September 26, 2015. Apartment 8 just opened its newest branch at the 2nd floor of Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro. 

Apartment 8 was established in 2006 and re-launched in 2012. It is a one stop shopping destination for females ranging from high school teen girls to the fashion forward upper women age set. It specializes in the creation, development and selling of a wide array of ready to wear pieces that are on trend and fashionable.

Ive known Apartment 8 from celebrities I followed in Instagram. A lot of celebrities and stylist trusted and love their styles. I too love the variety of modern styles on their clothing.

I just love the theme of their store which is Santorini. And they even have a perfect spot for #OOTD shoot. Ofcourse I didnt miss it and you will see it on my next outfit post. ;) 

Here are some sneak peek of the event and the store...

Ribbon cutting with Apartment 8 owners Kenneth So, Sheiralyn So-Lim, Stephanie So, Bea Sy and marketing manager Katrina Aquino.

Me with the owner, Ms. Sheiralyn So-Lim.

That's it folks! On my next post, will be sharing some details of my lovely outfit. ^_^ 

You can visit Apartment 8 official website, Facebook and Instagram for more information.

What I Wore | Rayon Fabric Dress

Happy Tuesday! 

First of all I wanna send my warmest gratitude for the birthday wishes and greetings. Im as well glad that a lot of you like my turtle neck top and maxi skirt outfit. ^_^
On today's post I am sharing my outfit from last weeks event. The Samsung Happy Home Roadshow which happened at Limketkai Center. It was such a unique event because they did a drama showcasing newest Samsung appliances.
Now back to the outfit, this is such a comfy casual dress. I love clothes with rayon fabric because its flowy and flattering works best in our tropical country. Also if you have been reading my blog for a while now, you may notice the kind of prints on my clothes; aztec and jacquards. This prints really attracts me easily.
Notice my not so lovely hair? I seriously need a visit at the salon. I am thinking of changing my hair color and cutting it short but having troubles on what style.
Do you have any hairstyle suggestion that will suits me best?

Dress: Crissa Dress

What I Wore | Turtle Neck Top & Maxi Skirt

Happy weekend everyone!

Just celebrated my 30th birthday yesterday. Since few days ago until now I'm having mixed emotions... I didn't expect I'd feel this way. This must be what they say 30th blues... One more birthday and I'm out of the calendar... :D 

I usually don't make fuss on my birthdays, in fact I don't celebrate it. Growing up, I have never ever experience having a birthday party, most of the time this day just past by like most ordinary days. I appreciate few people who remember this day without any notifications from Facebook. Call it overacting but its the main reason I turned off my Facebook birthday notification so that I will know who genuinely remembers me on this day. Since I turned it off I did see a big difference, only a handful remembers my birthday. Only the closest of the closest, even the relatives and friends whom I've expected to remember didn't remember until they see others greeted me. Yes I know, I am such a sentimental person. ^_^

Anyways, on to my outfit... I am wearing my fave turtle neck top. I just love the cloth of this top which matches very well with my new maxi skirt from LightintheBox.com. This combo just scream comfort!
I have been eyeing this maxi skirt for quite a long time already from other online store but only this time I finally have it. It was so worth it. Its not thick and not too thin, very flowy and comfortable. 

Tip: Its sold in one size only and its a bit too tight on my waistline, I'm size 28 by the way. So just a heads up to anyone interested on this skirt. 

The aztec duffle bag is my another new fave. I bought it at SM Department Store at a sale price last month.  I really like it because I can put everything on it. Perfect when I work outside coz my 15" laptop fits on it. 

Lastly, the dream catcher necklace... I bought it when we went to Bohol last summer.

What do you think about this look?

Have you tried online shopping at LightintheBox.com?

Turtle Neck Top: Cotton On

Maxi Skirt: LightintheBox.com

Duffle Bag: SM Accessories

A photo posted by Venus Smileygal (@venussmileygal) on Sep 25, 2015 at 10:27am PDT

Kasalan 2015 Fashion Show

Fabulous Wednesday everyone! How was midweek so far?

Today Im sharing some of my favorite styles at the Kasalan 2015 Fashion Show that happened just last weekend. I didnt actually witness this fashion show but got a glimpse of the beautiful collections that was showcase in the fashion show through a photographer friend in Facebook.

Kenneth Anito's styles are so edgy and modern. I really love it! If im going to wear his collection I probably feel like I run the world. :D

On the other hand, I like Zoe Botwin's tame sexiness style. Talking about love affair with floral, high-lows and maxi skirts that definitely attracts me immediately... 

What I like on designer Mark Magallanes gown is that its simple and elegant looking. I also love the details on the gown.

What do you think of this styles?  Do you have any fave among them?

MACDO model Kissy for Kenneth Anito

MACDO model Lowella for Kenneth Anito

MACDO model Ella for Kenneth Anito

MACDO model Alexa for Kenneth Anito

MACDO model Eria for Zoe Botwin

MACDO models Mary, Kate & Rap for Zoe Botwin

Keena Streegan Dacubor in John Mark Magallanes gown

Photo Credits to Rich Neri Concepcion

What I Wore | Crop Top & Denim Jumper Short

Hello Thursday!

One day more and its finally weekend. Today is of those days that I am feeling lazy. I have a lot of cravings foodtrip, window shopping, grocery and so many activities... Yet here I am, in front of the computer and stuck in my chair. Still finishing tasks at work which took too long to finish even if its the simpliest one... Dont you just hate days like this?! (>.<)
How do you cope up when you feel lazy? Would love to hear from you...

Now on to the outfit. Here's another attempt to wear crop top. This time Im showcasing my nowhere-to-be-find abs. :D And then paired it with a denim jumper shorts to cover my belly.

What do you think of this outfit?

Linking up with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Color and Grace, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, For the Love of Leopard, Shopping My Closet,

What I Wore | Asymmetrical Hem Paillette Dress

#FlashbackFriday when my hair is brown and Im sporting a bangs.

Today I am sharing some throwback outfit I was not able to blog...

I wore this during my son's graduation ceremony.

Remembering what happen on that day makes me laugh at myself... On how I was still able to take outfit shots.  Which by the way was taken by my son (Excuse the proud mom spazzing. :D).

I was actually not feeling well on this day, so un-timely for my stomach spasms to attack. I really thought I wont be able to make it because when times like this that my stomach spasm happens I need to stay at home and rest. Not to mention on that day its the worst coz I had several trips to the bathroom. 

However, watching the excited face of my son turned into a worried face, then into a sad face after discovering I am not feeling well, gives me strength to feel better as soon as possible. 

Thank God for an answered prayer, felt a bit better. And we were able to attend the ceremony. After that we went home, rested for awhile and has manage to grabbed a dinner celebration at a restaurant nearby.

Being a single mom may not be easy.... You need to be strong and a fighter all the time. You need to be a positive thinker all the time, to attract positive things and miracles specially on days like this that your child's happiness is at stake. However, its all worth it and rewarding when you see your child grow up to be happy, kind, caring and educated. 

So much for a sentimental way of ending the week...

Enjoy the weekend!

Dress: Romwe.com

Boots: SammyDress.com

What I Wore | Long-Sleeve Top, Skirt, Boots & Denim Jacket

Happy Midweek!

Today Im sharing my outfit from last Saturday's Snoe Selfie Beauty Makeup Workshop.

After the workshop I went out with my girlfriends for a movie #Saturdate. I apologize for the faded make-up because I almost forgot to take an outfit shot. So this happens while waiting for our super late dinner.
Im wearing a long-sleeve top, skirt, boots and a denim jacket. I really like wearing this type of long-sleeves which I bought from Chili Girl Boutique because its not thick so if weather suddenly changes I wont suffer from it.
Finally rain is here!

Was actually puzzled by the news because it says El Niño is happening this month but rainy season has yet started here in our city... 

Anyways, I am very glad and thankful that rainy days are finally here because the hot weather is so driving me crazy...