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My Banggood Christmas Wish List

Hello Wednesday!
I bet everyone now is busy with attending parties and last minute shopping...
As for me, still here sat at my desk... with so many things needed to be done yet. Glad I am already done wrapping gifts to friends and love ones. I just need to worry on few more grocery for the some lacking ingredients for the food i'll prepare for the noche buena.

Is it late to make a Christmas wish list?
I just figured I haven't created any wish list for Christmas...

Just incase someone still figuring out what gift to give me. :D Here's some fashion finds I would love to own that I found at Banggood.com.

Banggood actually has lots of items from clothing and apparel, jewelry and watch, bags & shoes, health & beauty, toys & hobbies, phone accessories and many more. Took me awhile to picked something that I would like to be a fab addition in my closet but I magically manage to picked the best.

Lace Necklace - $ 0.95/ Floral Watch - $12.19/ PU Patchwork Bodycon - $14.99/ Tassel Bucket Bags - $15.99/ Heel Pumps - $29.99/ One-Piece Swimsuit - $18.69/ Leather Jacket - $24.59/ Maxi Skirt - $15.17/ Gladiator Sandal - $22.21

Happy holidays to my readers!
Thank you very much for your comments. I know I havent been so active and responsive lately but Ive been reading your comments. Hopefully I can adjust with my new jobs and find time to really connect with everyone.

What I Wore | Halter Maxi Dress & Antique Statement Necklace

Hi there! Its been awhile since I have shared a post here in my blog...

Been so busy with multiple jobs. Need to work hard for holiday season and I also have lots of events Ive attended that I cannot wait to share with everyone here.

Here's an outfit I wore at one of the events I have attended. I really love this halter maxi dress because its very comfy and flattering to your body. The cloth is spandex. I specially love side-slit on the dress.

To finish the look I wore this antique inspired multi-chain statement necklace that I received recently from Happiness Boutique. I really love the quality of the necklace. I also love the personalized packaging of Happiness Boutique. Perfect for gifts specially this holiday season. ;)

Dress: AIOnlineshop.com.ph

Necklace: HappinessBoutique.com

The way to be happy is to make others so.

A photo posted by Venus Smileygal (@venussmileygal) on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:05am PST

My Vampire

How is everyone doing?

Been drafting this post for couple of days already. So many distractions and "to-do-list" I have to attend that I left no time to blog and read blogs.

Thanks for the comments on my previous post. Since a lot of you just learned about me being a single mom. Today, will be sharing some photos of my son on his costumes at the Halloween events he has attended this year... McDonald's Fun Day and Centrio Mall Trick or Treat.

Days before Halloween he was very excited for Halloween because he wants to wear vampire costume. And so vampire it is...

For McDonald's Fun Day it was more of the classic inspired style with long sleeve, gloves, slack and black shoes.

For Centrio Mall Trick or Treat we went for a modern style with jeans, sneakers and yes the cape of course.
Make use of clothes he already has and just bought the cape. As for the vampire look I just place some BB cream to make his face pale and then use my red lipstick for the blood effect on his mouth. Was not able to find any vampire teeth in stores (Its sold out!) so his not wearing any fangs. It was already late when I discovered, I can make a DIY fangs with the fake nails. Maybe next time I can use this newly discovered idea.
It's always a learning lesson balancing single parent duties, earn for a living, de-stress/chill with my friends and enjoy life as it comes. I am so glad my kid is smart to understand my lacking and give me room for improvements.
Anyways, what do you think of my kiddo's vampire costume?

What I Wore | Monster High Venus Flytrap Inspired

Happy Halloween everyone!

Before bidding goodbye to October and saying hello to November. Will be sharing an outfit inspired from the Monster High character.

This isn't actually a latest outfit, its one of those forgotten one... However, I am so glad to find the perfect time to share this to you. Wore this outfit at my niece Monster High theme birthday party.

I am loyal to my real name so I choose to dress up like Venus Flytrap. I have so many plans on my look but ended not wearing any accessories and didn't even complete my make-up because I was so busy with the party details. I worked on the decorations of the party and also help the birthday girl's friends on their costume. I also did all the kids make-up.

I am glad I was able to have few solo photos though... I never thought I could.

That explains the a bit messy make-up look and outfit in this photos because this was taken after the chaos... errr party! :D

Watch out soon on the blog, will also share the kids Monster High outfits.

What do you think of my Venus Flytrap outfit?

What I Wore | Pink Long Top/Dress

Hey everyone! Hope you're having a fun and well-spent weekend.

This long top or rather dress I'm wearing is not mine actually... A friend who is equally fashionista and more shopaholic than me purchased this online at Shopthiseasy.com.
At first glance, I know why she purchased this... It's because she loves pink. However, she told me she purchased this because she finds it very attractive on the model. ^_^ hahaha

Do you buy clothes because it looks very pretty and attractive on the model/mannequin?

Well, I use to do this before, but not now anymore. Nowadays, when I buy I have to think of the comfort, flexibility, and functionality of the clothes.

Back to the dress details...

Its cloth is suede fabric. The style is perfect for my friend because she is pregnant. The golden mask feather Corsage can be optionally removed if you don't like it.

Lastly, it was on sale so it's really a good buy.

The model that made my friend purchase this dress. Photo grab from the online shop.

Long top/Dress: Shopthiseasy.com

What I Wore | Knitted Top and High Waist Denim Skirt

Hey everyone! How was your weekend?

As for me, it was a weekend well spent.

I just started watching Hart of Dixie and really getting hooked on it. So this TV show just ended its last season this March 2015 and I just learned that there will be no season 5. And that rumors has it that in season 4 the episodes not getting interesting. Im still far away though, Im still in season 1. And since I am still very interested in it, will see.

I just love Rachel Bilson in this TV show. She's drop-dead gorgeous. I also love her outfits, so chic!

Anyone of you watched Hart of Dixie too?

Now, about my outfit... Talking about denim being never out of style. This high waist skirt has been mine from college days. And that's more than 10 years ago... And it still fits me?! Wow! I remember buying this with my girl friend... Risa. We both have the same skirt, you know that matchy-matchy fashion we do with our besties. ;D

On my top, I also shop this with my other besties... Dee has her fave pink knitted top while I have it my fave color, blue. ^_^

Do you also shop matching clothes with your friends?

What I Wore | Crop Top, Jeggings & Boots

How was your week so far?

My week started with laziness.

Ive been trying to post here on my blog since last weekend but cant find the words to say. Even the simplest one. (>.<)

So today, amidst laziness and painful menstruation I tried my best to compose a blog post...

Here's an outfit I wore when my friends and I went out for a new restaurant discovery here in Cagayan de Oro. We check out Macey's Cafe which is a cool place to hangout... I'll share more about this place on the next post... Lets talk about the outfit for now.

The crop top was a birthday gift to me by my pretty friend... Risa. My girls really spoils me with gifts that are definitely my fashion fave. Lucky me!

If you notice, this are one of the rare moments of me in jeans err... in jeggings now, so to speak. Was inspired to wear jeans because of my new edgy boots that arrived just recently from DressLink.com. It has been my new fave since it arrive.

With its cheap price of 7.14 USD I didnt expect much. I picked this boots because I have been wanting to have one and was convince by the great reviews it receive from others who bought it as well. This review page really helps a lot specially if there is photos included. I even got one size up than my normal shoe size as per the advice in the reviews and they were right because what I have now fit just right with a little space allowance for my feet to breath. If I ordered in my normal size it would have been uncomfortable because it'll be too small. The quality is good, no smell. It has a fur lining from inside, which is very soft and the leather is also very soft. Overall its a worth it buy!
Have your tried ordering at DressLink.com as well?

Crop Top: Mint

Jeggings: Bobson Japan

Boots: Dresslink.com

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...