Femme Ala Mod

It's been a looooong time since I made an outfit post. It's probably because my daily get up now involves a heavy Jansport and the most comfortable flats I can find. I don't know how many times I've shared that already but the sight of my haggardness is really that depressing most of the time. My continuous weight gain may have caused my confidence level to dip as well but I'm working on that. 

For the particular reason that I want to win an iPad mini, I entered this contest of Solemate by SM Bags and Shoes and made an effort to dazzle myself up again and courageously face the camera. 

Make Up trick:
Contouring for some instant cheekbones

It took me a while to get comfortable in front of the camera again but I told myself to just have fun and everything was a breeze from then on. It was just like riding the bike.

For my comeback outfit post, I decided to go Classy Casual Chic, and there's nothing more classy than a black and white ensemble. What do you think?

This is one of those days that I really miss home and have a wide variety of clothes and accessories that I can mix and match. And with "wide variety" I meant having three closets I can dig from- mine, my sister's and my mom's. Would you believe that from this whole outfit, I only own the necklace, the watch and the Solemate flats? Here's the breakdown and the budget-friendly price tags.

Necklace: Gift from my former boss (est. P600 - P800)

Bag: Parfois (Sale @ P899) *borrowed from mom*

Watch: DKNY (Est. P5,000+), birthday gift from in-laws
Cocktail Ring: Bazaar find (est. P100-P150) *borrowed from sister*
Bracelet: The Landmark (P120) *borrowed from sister*

The key piece to this ensemble is my Solemate flats. It's very rare for me to find THE perfect pair of black flats so I was really happy, as in up to my ears happy, when I found this pair. They're the most comfortable set I've ever had that I just had to have more than one so, I swiped to have a total of four pairs of Solemate shoes in different colors and designs. Not to worry about spending a lot though coz two pairs of Solemate is only priced at P399. Talk about budget shopping. 

Solemate Flats (Two for P399)

White tank: *borrowed from mom*
Sleeveless Blazer: Studio, SM Sucat Outlet (Sale @ P250),
*borrowed and arbored from sister*
Lace Shorts: SM GTW (Sale @ P150, same here)

I love how the texture on my white tank (my mom's I meant) perfectly matches the texture on my (my mom's) white bag. It made the simple black and white outfit totally not boring. Don't you agree?

What do you think?

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xoxo

The Clueless Mrs.

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.

Going Places

As I now officially bid 2012 a sweet goodbye, here's an inspiring lookback at one of the sunniest outfit shoots I had a few weekends ago.

So, what's sO special about this outfit post, you ask? Well, just my uuuber comfy travel-inspired skimmers that I won (Yep, I WON!) from Punchdrunk Panda. I rarely win in Facebook promo giveaways so when I got an email notification from Punchdrunk Panda that I was one of the winners of their 12 for 12 Giveaway Promo when they reached their awesome 12,000 fans, I totally screamed to the top of my lungs *WOOOHOOO*

This travel-inspired cool design for Punchdrunk Panda is by Kasey Albano and Arriane Serafico. Here's an inspirational note from the designers...

For every traveler whose wanderlust can never be satiated: let this pair be your lucky charm to attract magical travel experiences, your compass to lead you to discoveries off the beaten path, and your courage serum to start conversations with strangers.

So click your heels three times and get ready for the magic - with these shoes, you're definitely going places.

- The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams - 

I feel so inspired just by wearing these shoes because I am Going Places this 2013. Thank you Punchdrunk Panda!

Denim Dress: True Love, SM GTW (Sale @ P200) - borrowed from my lil sis.
Floral Denim Shorts: True Love, SM GTW (P399)
Earrings: For Reselling Soon (est. SRP P180)
Ring: For Reselling Soon (est. SRP. P100)
Women's Skimmers: Punchdrunk Panda (NOW ON SALE! @ P647.50, originally P1,295)

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xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Africa

Three days ago, I was severely suffering a fashion dilemma on what to where to my last event for the Sexy Saves Boracay camapaign- the Axe Anarchy Island Bikini Auction Party last November 27, oooooh what a craaaazy night it was... but I'll get to that later. *wink* 

I was on the verge of giving up and make it one of my "it's just one night" moments to jump into just anything I have in my worn-out closet. If only I'm still living with my family, I would have just easily stolen a dress from my lil sister's closet (old or new), which she hate sometimes because she's so petite that I SOMETIMES (emphasis on the sometimes) return her clothes in a stretched figure. hahaha...

Anyway, over a quick lunch, I realized... If all else fails, Makati office tiangges will always save the day! Lucky for me it's Christmas season so bazaars are just everywhere in Makati. 

I spotted this peplum aztec printed dress at a small nook of a bazaar in PBCom Tower and since the dress code was supposed to be a lil beach-y (think prints, earth tones & flowy chiffon), and you know I love earth colors, I thought it's just perfect. With my animal printed strappy wedge to match, I assembled an African-inspired ensemble that's club-appropriate. Now, apologies for the smoky and kinda blurry photos. These are shots after the party so my husband and I are both tired and smoky-eyed already, and probably my camera too.

I just love how my accessories matched. Specially this white and gold elephant bangle I borrowed from my sister. It just made my whole outfit more in sync. Don't you think?

Peplum Dress: Beau Monde shop (Rack Price PhP230)

Slim Garter Belt: The Landmark (PhP109.75)

Animal Printed Wedge: Syrup (Sale @ P699)

Sling Bag: Forever 21 (Sale @ 70% P661)

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.