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Dressing up is my favorite time of the day. I get inspirations from fashion blogs, instagram, magazines and Youtube. Last night when I was watching Michelle Phan's new video series Trend Report. Michelle did mentioned the sparkle trend, she showed pairing sparkling skirt with a basic tee which is obviously the inspiration of my outfit post.

I opt to wear a denim jacket on top of my basic tee to make my outfit church-appropriate and for a more polished look.

I choose to wear flats (almost) because I don't want to get noticed because of my short skirt. High heeled shoes automatically elongate the legs, while flat shoes works the other way.

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Top- Bershka| Skirt- SM Department Store| Jacket- Forever21| Bag- CMG| Watch- Michael Kors| Shoes- Charles and Keith

Every girls' guide to shoes

Shoes are girls' bestfriend, and knowing the right pair of shoes that suits your style and personality is an advantage when buying shoes. Sometimes buying shoes is like a battle between chic and comfort but it doesn't have to be that way. All you have to do is know your style, choose a pair that suits your lifestyle and go for quality shoes that will be with you until the end of time.

1. Casual comfy gal

Being a casual comfy gal doesn't necessarily means that you're not stylish. It is just that's you are after your comfort and you hate having blisters after a long day.

This Michael Kors jelly slip on sandals is my to-go shoes when I'm going to do a lot of walking. It is very comfortable and I recommend wearing this kind of sandals when going to the mall, especially when shopping for shoes because it is easy to put on.

Charles and Keith is my favorite brand when it comes to shoes and I have to share this black and white wedge sandals. It is also comfortable at the same time it gives an additional inch to my height. This is a versatile piece that can be paired with jeans, skirt, shorts and yes almost everything.

2. Little miss office girl

Have you seen someone who's looking professional but wears a neon colored pumps? Yes, that is a big no-no especially in the corporate world. There are only two types of shoe color that is accepted in a business attire; the black and the nude.

A black high heeled shoes is a must have in every girls' closet. It's not just because it is very formal but you can also wear it outside the office. You can pair it with a body hugging dress for a girls night out, it is also perfect in jeans. I bought this shoes in a local department store that is only Php 600.00 or around 15$. It is a great deal because it's on sale and I never seen like this before, the plain black leather shoes with the perfect 2 1/2" heels.

This Charles and Keith suede nude pumps with snake skin accent on the back is a timeless piece. I can see myself wearing this shoes in the future. Wearing this shoes helps elongate my legs.

This heeled sandals is also appropriate for business attire. the color is nude and it elongates the legs. The 2 1/2" of this heels is also acceptable, in way that it can be worn whole day (It depends upon the person wearing it, but for me I can wear this a whole day.). This shoes is perfect for any type of skirt. This shoes is from Nine West.

3. Trendy chic

If you are the girl who love to read magazine and knows the latest trend, you are the trendy chic. Shoes with chunky heels is very trendy this season. I'm in love with this shoes because it is very comfortable and it also gives an extra inch for the height. This shoes is from Charles and Keith.

4. Clubbing sweetheart

This shoes is not only for clubbing or GNO (Girls' Night Out) but it is also perfect for different types of event. I've seen a lot of glittery pumps at the malls but the shape of this shoes is very elegant, just look at the tip of this shoes.This Charles and Keith pump is very classy, in a way that it will never go our of style.

5. Sneakerhead girl

A Converse/ Vans type of girl should switch to Keds for a little bit of femininity. Keds offers a lot of cute sneakers which gives us girls our desired comfort but at the same time the girly vibe on our outfit. they have various collections like Taylor swift, original Keds designs and the limited edition Kate Spade. I love my Keds shoes, but it tends to fade when you wash it even if its just water. Keds should address this matter. Nonetheless, Keds will be my favorite pair of sneakers.

XOXO

Every girl's guide to shoes (Sneak preview)

Here is the sneak preview of my upcoming post about every girl's guide to shoes. I'll talk about the latest trends and the shoe pieces that never go out of style. Be sure to check that out!

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How to dress in different types of silhouette

On dressing different types of silhouette, we should know what type of body we have. Knowing the type of your body is like having a canvas. You cannot paint without a canvass as well as you cannot style yourself without first knowing your body type.

• Bean Pole- You are thin and does have a narrow shoulders and hips. This is almost similar to pencil body type.
• Waif-   This is the best body type which is the most acceptable in the modeling industry. They have the towering height, long legs and skinny body. Most of the ladies out there love this body type.
• Top Heavy- This body type accentuates the upper portion of the body especially in the bust area. Women who have this body shape has a fuller bosom which gives her an illusion of a slimmer waist.
• Pear shaped- If top heavy emphasizes the upper part of the body,pear shaped accentuates the bottom part of the body. It is derived from the fruit, pear which is obviously bigger on the bottom. Their hip is exaggeratedly big.
• Masculine- Women who falls on this type of body are women who have a broad shoulders. Some say that it is associated with the sporty women who have muscular legs and arms. Their waist and hip size has almost the same size.
• Belle of the Bottoms- Booty is their main asset. They have a sexy booties paired with a tight leg. Beyonce and JLO is the best example.
• Curvy- Some men just love curvy women. They are the women who have a full body. Big breast, small waist and full hips. They have their natural curve so what can we ask for?
• Tall-This body type is for the beauty queens. They are not as skinny as the models are and definitely not as big as the plus size. This is for me the sexiest body type.
• Petite- Small ladies fall on this type. They are the one who is thin and small. The cutest body type for me.

Now, you already know your body type so here are some tips on how to style and emphasize your asset or de-emphasize your imperfections.

• A tiny waist- Choose low slung skirts/ pants. Knot shirts at the waist. Cropped tops are not just for Britney but they are for moments of extreme confidence and reckless abandon, aka holidays and special occasions.
• Ample cleavage- Wear necklaces to draw the eye down. Open- necked shirts. Strappy tops are great so you don’t look bound in or constricted but only opt for spaghetti option if you have enough support elsewhere.
• Enhanced cleavage- Pick V-neck jumpers, or again dangling necklaces that draw the eye down. Padded uplift bras are a given.
• Broad shoulders- Go easy on the shoulder pads, favor cardigans and soft open tops, or structured tailoring.
• Chunky thighs- Wear loose plazzo pants. Flowing skirts.
• Chicken arms- Cover shoulders, wear shawls, pashminas or chiffon capped sleeves.
• Long legs- Lucky you. Wear minis- why hide them?
• A shapely derriere (butt)- You need to show it off. Pencil Skirts.
• Big tummy- Wear baggy shirts over trousers, empire-line, dresses, suit jackets and nothing too fitted at the waist.
• Big hips- Again you can conceal with loose baggy tops, flowing feminine skirts and highlighting another area.
• Oversized proportions- Remember that big is beautiful. To streamline and slenderise, head-to-toe black works.

However, let’s face the fact that there are some clothes that is really unflattering. So here’s the list of clothes you have to be aware of:

• Horizontal stripes
• White jeans
• Flannel Tracksuits
• White tights
• Blue lipstick
• Wellington boots
• Dungarees

If you find yourselves cute wearing these, good for you. This applies to most women. :)

Information from the book “How to walk in high heels” by Camilla Morton.Stay tuned for more.

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