After the Rain

I just love the weather this month, don't you? The cool breeze, the short rain showers,  even the gloomy skies that makes me just want to snuggle up in bed the whole day... *dozing off* 

What I love more is having an excuse to wear light winter clothes I can't normally wear in our tropical weather like what I'm wearing here. And, would you believe, everything I have on I got on Sale? Oh yesiree, I am such a sucker for sale items, it's in my DNA. Thanks to my mom who taught me and my sister how to hunt clothes for less. I'll share with you more budget shopping tips and where to shop soon Or you can also follow Clueless Mrs. on Facebook for instant Sale Alerts ;)

Anyway, on to my look... Because it was about to rain when we left home last Saturday, I decided to wear my new booties to match my now fave burgundy skinnies. Two items off my shopping checklist before I said goodbye to my 2012 shopping craze (which was extended until January 2013). *lol* To cover myself up from the cold, I simply snatched this *almost forgotten item* from my closet, a cover up from Memo I bought ages ago.

It was one of my lazy weekends so I just put on simple accessories, but a black crocheted beanie and half-palm gloves would have made my look edgier. Now, if only I had those... *hmmm....* waahhh....*killing the "tempted to shop" thought bubble because i badly need to save*

Price Tags?
Aztec Top: Cotton On same here(Sale @ SGD10 or approx. P330)

Cover Up: Memo (Sale @ P300)

Burgundy Skinnies: Cotton On (Sale @ P800)

Watch: Casio (Sale @ P495)

Black Booties: Payless Shoesource (Sale @ P1,115)

What do you think of my look? 
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xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Classic X Neon

When it comes to fashion, my personality really dwells more on the classic side. I love keeping it simple, "less is more" is what I live by... My closet is 75% black & nudes, so I can experiment and transform my clothes in more ways that people won't be able to tell that I'm just wearing the same thing.  Well, to be honest, it's also because I have really limited clothes since I got married coz I have a much smaller closet now, which I also share with my husband. To keep the trendy vibe though, I combine my classic outfits with playful yet still simple accessories to match, like what I've worn here.

This skirt is really one of my favorites that I frequently wear. Originally a midi (first worn here) I stitched up the front hem of the skirt up to the waistband to make it look like a bubble high-low skirt (next worn here). This is one of my styling tricks I am proud to share.  

B/W Aztec Top: Cotton On, Singapore (Sale at S$10, or P330)
Yellow Slim Garter Belt: The Landmark (P120)
(Transformed) Midi Skirt: Blanc et Noir (Sale at P349)

Wearing ultra-colorful things is in fact a lil out of my comfort zone but I really like these simple neon accents that gave my outfit a spirit of youth.

Neon Bangles: For Reselling Soon (Est. SRP P180)

Black Wedge: Sole Desire from People are People (Sale @ P699)

More often than not, I also dress up according to what I will do for the day. So, since I had to run around the whole day at work last Friday to rush a lot of things for our coming event this week, I also brought my reliable black flats, just in case.

xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.

Window Shopping at Cotton On

I was hopeful to sneak in the Grand Opening Fashion Show of COTTON ON last September 6 at the Mall of Asia but my hectic schedule just didn't permit me to do so. I knew then that I just had to scram my way to MOA last weekend to take a look at what they have in store for an eager Cotton On fan like me. 

I was surprised that I had to sweep almost the whole ground floor of SM MOA to find the famed Cotton On store, I was expecting them to be located at a more prime area, which is at the Main Mall Lobby. Flustered with excitement, I was so relieved when I finally found their store (store space where Kamiseta used to be, near the Ice Skating Rink). 

The store was not as big as I imagined it to be and I think they could have worked on their window display a bit more. The Cotton On store in Vivo City, Singapore would be a good peg- spacious and enticing. 

Needless to say that their clothes are fab as always though I have seen some of the same stuff when I was in Singapore just recently. Being a bargain shopper doesn't help in moments like this... I was very much itching to draw my credit card out of my wallet to swipe all the clothes my credit limit can take, but then again, I think I've already maxed out my shopping budget for the month so looks like I just have to hold my shopaholic urges till the end of season Sale. *just wishful thinking*  

My GPS thought bubble:
"YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION"

Tempting. Very tempting.

I would have bought the tops above,
the blazer and the jeans too!

For Men.

Sorry Ate, you we're blocking my view so sama ka nalang...

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xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.

China Doll

Overwhelmed by the COTTON ON news, I just had to wear something from Cotton On today. So, with China Doll look as peg, I wore my pale orange chiffon button-down dress from Cotton On paired with a black midi skirt. (Half of the dress is just hidden under the skirt)

Top/ Dress: COTTON ON Singapore (Sale at SGD10 or approx. P340)
Midi Skirt: Blanc Noir form SM Department Store (Sale at P350)
Black Peep-toed Pumps: Charles & Keith (P1,999)

I would have layered my necklace over a bigger chunk
to give my outfit more texture but I just don't have one yet
so, I just went for my usual minimal accessories. 

To finish off my look, I pulled my hair into a bun.

Lips: Perfect Bare 09 lipstick from Elizabeth Arden

Eyes: Maybelline Cosmetics

All photos shot using iPhone 4s 

edited via Pixlr-o-matic & Vintage Cam

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

IT IS ON! COTTON ON!

Couldn't think of a better title but all I want to say is... COTTON ON is finally in Manila and will open this September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia. 

Just when you thought MOA cannot get any bigger with the deluge of International Brands setting up store at the SM Mall Of Asia, which I'm sure everybody L-O-V-E-Zzzz...  COTTON ON is now finally here too. (I know this invasion will cripple local retail again but who can ever resist this?)

My first encounter with a Cotton On store was about six years ago when we went to Sydney, Australia for my parents' silver wedding Anniversary. Our timing was just perfect coz it was winter time so, all of the summer clothes are on SALE! Now, if you think that since the standard of living in Australia is high, you cannot simply afford anything, you are wrong. Tip: visit during winter season! I promise, you can buy a cool top or two for just about (AUD3) approx. P120. 

Cotton On was just one of the coolest brands I've ever bought a lot from. I love Cotton On because, same as Laureen Uy, I find their clothes not just fashionable but very comfortable as well. I swear every time I visit Singapore, Cotton On was definitely one of my stops at every mall. 

One confession though, since I'm always on a budget, I usually just buy items that are on Sale. My fave Cotton On price tags? $5-10.

For COTTON ON's grand opening, I heard there's going to a be a fashion show on September 6. The event will be by invitation only but I think it won't hurt to try and get a peek during the show. 

I heard they're also on the hunt for students and amateur models to strut Cotton On-style at the fashion show. So, if you guys are interested, here are the details:

a) All interested parties can do online submissions via Cotton On's Facebook fanpage or you can nominate your friends too. Everyone is welcome to join!

b) Cotton On is looking for new models/ students who are 18-24 years old who are FUN, YOUNG, HIP, HAPPY and BRIGHT… people who can best represent Cotton On.

c) Deadline for submission is on August 29, 2012. The selected people will be advised via Cotton On's Facebook fanpage and will be invited to the GRAND GO SEE on August 30, 2012 (that's a Thursday) starting 6pm onwards at the Suyen Corp/ Bench Head office in Pasay City. I will also be there to check out all the finalists. (Note: Suyen/ Cotton On team will communicate all these details directly to those models who passed initial screening).

For more info, LIKE Cotton On's Facebook fanpage or follow them on Twitter. 

Credits

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.