Fashionmia Style Board Inspiration

Sending my Monday greetings to y'all!
How was your weekend?

Today I'll be sharing some style ideas for bodycon dresses.

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“The bodycon dress, or by its full name body conscious dress, shouldn't leave you feeling self-conscious about your body. Most women believe you have to have the perfect figure to rock this hot trend, but that is not particularly true. Choose the right undergarment to help smooth out your curves. Certain prints of the dress can also make your body appear to have an hourglass shape. Remember confidence is the best accessory and prints are your best friends.”
- Celebrity Stylist Ali Levine

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Just discovered this online shop called Fashionmia and as I browse at their website they offer fashionable and cheap dresses. I found a lot of chic style boards posted on their Facebook page.
Since it inspires me, Ive collected some of the style boards particularly on bodycon dresses and Im sharing it here in my blog for inspiration. ;)

Drop me comments on what do you think about this and what style do you like most.

See more of Fashionmia cheap dresses here.

Inlove with Maxis and Side Slit

Happy Monday!

Today marks the end of the long weekend. It's back to school tomorrow so I'll be waking up early to take care of the kiddo's needs.

The kiddo's birthday last Saturday was fun and tiring at the same time. The city is celebrating its annual Higalaay Festival. So many people in malls and everywhere in the city because of so many events happening. It's crowded and traffic. (>.<) 

I don't know when this all started but I seem to enjoy quite places and/or places with limited people around. I'm no longer use to dealing with crowds. Even with friends Im connected to just a few...

If I hadn't promise the kiddo I wouldn't have go out. Anyways, it was his birthday wish. And it was worth it because he had fun. Ive granted all that he wanted to do on that day from catching Pokemons, to eating at his fave restaurant, as well as playing at the arcade (which gave me muscle aches the day after.)  

What touches me the most, is that with all those activities we did he always asked me if I enjoyed it as well. My heart melts...Such a sweet kid! It's his birthday but his thinking of me.

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About the look....

This was actually taken last May.
You may see this sleeveless top a lot for I have worn this a lot already. I just love mix and matching this Basic House top with anything.  

 I'm currently inlove with maxis and side slit. The skirt is my new addition in my closet. Found it at Centrio Mall Bazaar.

    

Chic and Cheap Outerwears from EricDress

Finally its weekend!

What's your plan for the weekend? As for me I'll be busy pampering the kiddo coz its his birthday. Will be granting his wish and go Pokemon hunting at the mall as he requested. :D

Anyways, today on the blog I’ll be sharing chic outerwears that I would like to add in my closet since fall season is around the corner.

I’ve mentioned this in my previous post that I have low tolerance with cold air and so I always make sure to bring cardigans or long sleeve outerwear in my bag whenever I go out. It’s very useful when I am in high air-conditioned places or when I go home late in the evening where air is colder.

This outerwears I am sharing to you are all from Ericdress.com. I notice they have chic collections that are rarely found from other online shop at a cheap price. And the reviews on their products are mostly good quality.

You will notice that most of this are not really thick and most cloth materials are either polyester or cotton, just so it will be handy to carry anytime.

Lace Sun Protective Outerwear $18.04 – The cloth material is polyester. And I love the lace details at the back.

Solid Color Thin Sun Protective Clothing $14.24 – The cloth material is cotton. I have always wanted one of this perfect for bohemian outfits.

Elegant Sun Protective Cardigan $21.84 - The cloth material is cotton blend. I like it’s waterfall style and the colors as well.

Don’t forget to visit EricDress.com for cute hoodies for girls (click here), cool pullover hoodies (click here), and cheap plus size winter coats which is very useful for the coming season…

Tomato Swap Watch

Hi there! How was weekend so far?

This week was not so good for me. For some reason, I suddenly felt not good and sad. I just cant concentrate at work. And so last Thursday, I went strolling to the mall to atleast entertain myself and get rid of those bad feeling.

The original plan was to go on food trip. I was so ready for food hopping but after my first stop the next thing I did was shopping for shoes and watch. I forgot about the food trip... all my time was spent shopping. I did felt better after. hehe

So this Swap Watch catch my attention at the Tomato Time kiosk. What really stands out with this watches is that you can design them with your own taste. You select the style of strap and the design of the watch face that goes with it.

Swap watches have a hypoallergenic silicone strap, stainless steel case back, and water resistant up to 3 meters in fresh water. The watch comes with a one year warranty on its Japan made mechanism.

The prices of the watch and the strap varies for every design. As for mine the watch face was Php 600.00 (12 usd) and the strap is Php 650.00 (13 usd).
I am thinking of getting another design on the face so I can have many options to match with my outfit and mood of the day. ;)

How do entertain yourself when feeling not so good?

The Good Things

It's weekend finally! Looking forward to grab some rest this weekend since last week it was a working weekend.

Since the kiddo and I  transferred house... I've been very busy. I must admit I was having a hard time coping up with solo responsibilities. I was so used that my mom is there assisting me with house chores and meal preparation. It was hard but this teaches me to get organized, prioritized and focus. I have also learn to practice positive outlook everyday -- to only focus at good things of everything.

So for today, Im listing those good things that I gain recently...

* Breath fresh air. Well... yes, it is windy in this house I don't have to worry on the hot weather. Other than that though, the previous house kind of too small for me, my mom and the kiddo. So we gave mom a space to breath, without us relying on her on everything.

* Follow early sleep pattern. Since the kiddo goes to school early I need to sleep early to wake-up early. I was actually having hard time and only got less hours of sleep at first. And I'm always running out of time that even if I go to work early I still cant catch up at the end of the day. However, as I follow regular sleeping patterns I got used to it and slowly catch up with the rhythm of the time. I do catch up long hours of sleep on weekend though. :D

* Streamline important responsibilities. In order to help me catch up I have learned to say NO and work on identifying what's more important responsibilities to prioritize and focus on them. I learn to think first before saying YES to any commitments. 

 * Thought me to move. Oh yes! Having a bigger house means bigger responsibilities. I need to dust, sweep, scrub, clean the lawn, water the plants and so on....

* Kiddo learns responsibilities. Since I have so much responsibilities at hand, I have an excuse to ask him to help me with things. And he also learn to prepare his own stuff in school.   

* Having time out of the computer. The downside of working-at-home is that I can stay all day infront of the PC...Which is a really unhealthy lifestyle. Because now I found reasons to move away from my PC and have a little exercises.

* Enjoy the natures view everyday. I mentioned earlier that some of my responsibilities are cleaning the lawn and water the plants. This is because the house is surrounded with plants and fruit tress. And... oh yes... I can enjoy eating mango, makopa (mountain/water apple, santol (cottonfruit) and guava fresh!  

* Have more time to think. Since moving here I have done a lot of thinking on what I wanted in life. The peaceful ambiance gave me moments to realize things in my life right now. I wonder if this has to do with me maturing or lets just blame it to peaceful ambiance. :D

There you go! Didn't expect this post to be this long. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section...

Have a fun and relaxing weekend everyone! 

Bag: Newchic.com | Vest: Thrifted | Top: Basic House | Shorts: Jag | Sandals: Payless Shoesource

Summer Fashion Essentials

Hey everyone! How was the weather there in your place?

Finally, we're bidding goodbye to El Niño that weve painstakingly endure for a year or so. It's now rainy season here in our country. And I am loving the not so hot morning, wet afternoon and cold evening. ^_^

On today's post, I am sharing some must have fashion essentials for summer. I know that for friends in the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere you're probably enjoying summer this time. This post can still be handy in our country as well though, because the sun loves to shine the whole year round.

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There are tons of summer essentials out there; and, with designers introducing and inventing new items on what seems like a daily basis, how do you keep up?
For us fashionista who loves to look great, and wants to have it all, these are a few of the best summer fashion essentials that you must have in your wardrobe.

Plain white tee - They are cool, they can be dressed up and down, they work well in an indoor or outdoor setting, and you can pair them up with virtually any outfit. White t-shirts look good, they are airy, they can be elegant or casual, and you can work anything around them to complete any look or fashion statement you are trying to pull off.

Ballet flats - Sure, gladiator sandals are a must have, as are flip flops and any other thong style sandal. But, the ballet flat is classic, cute, light in weight, and they come in dozens of colour varieties. They are both chic and comfortable, and go well with button down jeans, a skirt, shorts, or any other outfit you plan on wearing for the day.

The blazers - An elegant blazers dresses up any outfit. If you are going out for a night on the town, a date in the afternoon, or have to head out to a work meeting or event, the right blazers can spruce up even the most casual of outfits you have on. Black, navy blue, or any other colour you desire, it can truly add elegance and class to the right outfit you have planned to wear.

Always remember that fashion is all about looking your best and feeling great. Before purchasing a product you like you should always shop around and try and see if you can get a lower price.
When it comes to online shopping there are multiple catalogue comparison sites which can help you find the best deal. Justcatalogues.co.uk is a great place to start.

What I Wore | Rolled Sleeve Tunics, Shorts & Gladiator Sandals

Hello everyone! How was your week so far?

Today I'm sharing an outfit that I wore on a casual first-date-of-the-year of my girl friends. 

Lets start with my sandal whom I have already mention in my previous post. Expect more of me wearing this gladiator sandal in the coming outfits. I am, obviously, inlove with it! ^_^ 

StyleArt.com sent me this rolled sleeve tunics I am wearing. The cloth is cotton, its soft but its very light or should I say thin. Nonetheless, its perfect for the hot weather we are having.

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Style Art is a universal platform made particularly for people who are passionate about design, creativity and freedom of expression. They are the go-to place for anyone looking to create (and sell) their own unique t-shirts, tops, shoes, and accessories. And it doesn’t matter whether you are just a beginner designer or a more advanced one. They welcome all creative minds!

How does Style Art work?

You create designs, upload them and then publish them to their website. At the end of each month, you earn AT LEAST 20% commission of each sale made with your unique design. It’s that simple! 

Rolled Sleeve Tunics - Styleart.com

Gladiator Knee Flat Sandals - Yoins.com

What I Wore | Black Off-Shoulder Top & Floral Palazzo Pants

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Hello Feb-ibig... ♥♥♥

How is everyone doing on the second month of the year?
There's two occasions most people in our city looking forward on celebrating this month...
And that's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.
Since I'm no Chinese and I currently have a non-existent love life. Will skip this topics.
P.S. Love is spoken as pag-ibig in our local dialect. That is why I greeted you with Feb-ibig! ;)

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Aside from maxi dresses and maxi skirts I also love palazzo pants. I just love how comfortable and easy to style this type of pants.

My wide leg pants styling preferences...
I love to pair it with basic tees and a statement necklace.
I also love it with Off-shoulder tops.
I usually wear them on flat sandals.

My palazzo styling checklist...
Wear it with turtle neck tops.
Wear it with lace top.
For formal look, tuck in a button-down shirt with a belt.
Or wear it with blazer and heels or wedges.
For an edgy touch wear it with leather jacket.
And for casual take add denim jacket or vest.
To buy plain color palazzo pants specifically in white, black, red and dark blue.

Do you like palazzo pants? How do you wear them?

Wishlist: Stylish Cardigans

Hi Everyone!

Today Im sharing my cardigan craze. 

Though its super hot during the day here in our city I always make sure I bring cardigans in my bag. This is the reason I always have a bulky bag! >.<

I am not so good at dealing with cold air. So even if its not raining but Im inside an air conditioned place/venue I immediately wear my cardigans to protect me. I also wear cardigans when Im still out during the night. Too much exposure to cold air will eventually gave me headache or worst not feeling well. 

Could it be signs of aging? hahaha I dont know. All I know is that I find comfort wearing cardigans when it gets to much cold or windy. 

I am actually shopping online for some new cardigans to add in my closet.  And I found some stylish and great finds at Newchic.com. Since I cant buy them all at once, Im sharing my top picks or should I say wishlist here in my blog.  

Printed Loose Cape Cardigan ($10.90) | Aztec Irregular Loose Cardigan ($9.99) | Knitted Sweater Cardigan ($18.82)| Irregular Knitted Cardigan ($10) | Hollow Out Batwing Sleeve Loose Sweater ($17.30) | Geometric Printed Sweater Cardigan ($17.46)

Do you like wearing cardigans? 

Any picks from the cardigans Ive shared above?

Theme of The Year: #Invest2016

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Hello there midweek! How was your week going on so far?

Since the year Ive read Bianca Gonzales' article about Theme of the Year Ive  been using it since then. So instead of writing new year resolutions that I would probably not achieve by the end of the year, I set a theme to guide me for the whole year. My previous themes so far, has helped me to stay on track on what I wanted to achieve and experience for the whole year.  

Last year, I ended having the theme #Travel2015. So Im pursuing the theme #Invest2016 this year. This year will be all about savings and investment. I already have several investment in mind so wish me luck that I shall succeed it and achieve it.
My investment will not be solely about money. It will also be with things and actions that I believe will be vital for myself and my families future.
Have you think of a theme for yourself this year?

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Denim Dollhouse Top
Sammydress.com Boots

A photo posted by Venus Smileygal (@venussmileygal) on Oct 17, 2015 at 4:38am PDT

Link up: Shopping My Closet

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What I Wore | Sleeveless Lace Dress

It's mid-week and I cant wait for weekend! :D
Here's an outfit I wore at the Gibi Shoes Fun Day event. Attending invites like this, I always consider the venue, what the event is all about and the possible itinerary or happenings in the event, when choosing for an outfit to wear. Most likely casual chic is the usual outfit for this kind of event.

However, since we're going to meet and chitchat with celebrities; Jasmine and Ella before we go to the venue of the event, I choose to wear this lace dress so I will still be stylish yet comfy. And then paired it with a not so high wedge sandals so I can freely move at the event proper after.

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I'm honestly having trouble creating blog post right now...
Before I can immediately express what I wanted to share here.
Not that I don't have anything to share... Believe me I have lots of things that I wanted to share to everyone here but I just cant find the words say.
I don't know why...
But I am trying to figure it out. For now I shall bear with my slow pace in writing a new blog post.

Have a great day everyone!

A photo posted by Venus Smileygal (@venussmileygal) on Nov 24, 2015 at 7:12pm PST