Well-suited

I've been seeing a lot of suit sets in fast fashion stores of late. It's such an easy and elegant way to look put together. Plus, it gives major boss energy.

That's how this look got put together.

This is a nice suit set because the top is a vest rather than a blazer. It has a modern shape, thanks to the extended shoulders. The pants also provide a contrast to the structure of the top, thanks to the flowy shape. Also, the beige colour makes it versatile for any occasion. And the belt gives it a fashionable punctuation mark.

Whether it's a day at the office, or a casual weekend out with friends, this ensemble is suited for both occasions.

P.S. The suit is an on-line find, the shirt is from Regatta, and the shoes are from ForMe.

Building Blacks

You can never go wrong with an all-black outfit.

Whether it's a combination of classic or trendy pieces, if it's all black, it's automatically becomes elevated.

This outfit was built around this pair of sporty ballerinas from Bershka. 

To complete the outfit, we paired it with a mock-turtleneck top from RAF and a skirt from ForMe.

Together, it created this sporty-feminine ensemble that Ate will surely rock.

LFLTAT: Rock the Oats

There's something very aesthetic about the colour oatmeal.

It's not as stark as white, nor is it as utilitarian as beige. It's somewhere in between simple and classy.

While at the mall, chanced upon 2 stores that had clothes in that nice, oatmeal colour. And it's an ensemble that's less than a thousand pesos!

The skirt is from Surplus Shop. It's a high-low skirt made of twill that's light enough, but has volume. Than, there's the top from For Me which has a boxy fit and a detail in front.

It's an oatmeal ensemble that's easy to rock.

LFTAT: The ABCs of fashion - the repeat

It was almost 5 years ago when I wrote about a Look For Less Than A Thousand that was put together using brands of Golden ABC. Yes, the Filipino fast fashion conglomerate with a lot of cool brands under its portfolio.

Yesterday, at the start of SM Megamall’s 5-day Sale, we have a repeat! presenting a new LFLTAT from 3 brands of Golden ABC.

The top is a cropped, oversized shirt from BOCU. The fact that it’s cropped and oversized at the same time is such a great play of contrasts.

The skirt is a wrap around, minimalist one from Memo. 

The slip-on sneakers are from ForMe.

I’m loving the overall neutral palette of this ensemble. Very cool and chic.

But the price is what makes it even more lovable. Yes, the entire thing is a few pesos shy of P1000.

LFLTAT: Femme Fatale

This Look For Less Than A Thousand started with a shirt. It was a shirt from ForMe which was from their 11.11 sale. The graphic tee featured 2 fashionable women, and the word "Femme" emblazoned in the middle.

To keep the shirt chic and casual, there was a pair of striped shorts from The SM Store which was part of their 65% off sale. That made the price dive to around P350.

The short had an accompanying soft blazer, also at 65% off! Such a great deal!

So, together, this 3-piece power suit rang up to less than a thousand.

Now, that's one fabulous femme!

The short and short if it

During a trip to one of my haunts, there was a pair of shorts that caught my eye from afar. It was because of a combination of the colour, the fabric and the cut which was very classic.

Upon closer scrutiny, it turns out that the shorts were from the Kendall & Kylie collection which is usually sold at Walmart in the US. So, this is probably made in the Philippines and imported abroad. The shorts are called "Icon," and for a good reason.

Because a classic deserves a classic, this iconic pair of fatigue shorts deserves an iconic white, boyfriend shirt from SheIn. The result is this very comfy, chic and fashionable outfit.

Now, the same pair of shorts was available in a dusty rose colour. Of course, had to get that, too, and pair it with this feminine graphic tee from ForMe.

These shorts are so chic!

Our Blues. And whites.

To paraphrase Nigel's Line in “The Devil Wears Prada:”

“Give me something blue and white with a hint of art and I’m on board.”

That’s the reason behind my obsession with Ming Vase prints on clothes, and that’s also the reason why this ensemble from Plains and Prints was seared in my mind the moment I saw it on their lookbook.

This blue and white ensemble is a classically cut - a pencil skirt and a cropped square neck blouse. What elevates it are little details like the side buttons and a contrasting belt.

And of course, the blue and white print! It’s a bit tropical, a bit Mexican, with a bit of Morocco thrown in the mix. Overall, it’s a stand out despite it’s veiled simplicity.

Of course, it was hard to get this without a pair of white sandals. And ForMe has the perfect pair.

This ensemble is so effortlessly chic, that when you wear it, Miranda Priestly immediately comes to mind. Once you rock this outfit:

“That’s All.”

Black and White Summer

Yes, when the word "summer" is mentioned, the images that are usually conjured up in the mind are all bright, happy and colourful. Think tropical prints, huge flowers, neons and pastels - that kind of vibe.

No one equates "black and white" with summer. Summer = Colour. That's the rule.

Then again, rules are made to be broken.

That's why this black and white ensemble is also summer worthy.

The dress is from the latest Ines dela Fressange collab at Uniqlo. It's a flowy dress with a plaid print that is reminiscent of picnic mats. Picnic = Summer.

The sandals are from Forme. These are very strappy, easy-going, and has that seaside vibe. Seaside = Summer.

So, it's as clear as black and white. 

Black and white can be summer.