WORLD PREMIERE: That Pinstriped Blazer / Trend of The Month Challenge: Colorful Blazer

I've been imagining how I'd look like in custard green or neon pink blazer with a low-cut tank top and silver shorts for months now.  This obsession with colorful blazers was temporarily appeased during my recent ukay ukay shopping. Upon unearthing this pinstriped blazer, I vowed to scour for the perfect pair of shorts next. However, this trend-of-the-month challenge's deadline made me rummage my apartment closet for something else. Fast! With the typically toxic workload during quarter-ends and my ongoing attempts to practice work-life balance, I can only afford to do the pictorial during office hours. And there's no way our security will allow me to enter the premises donning short shorts. Sighs. Ladies and gents, meet my bandage skirt again (you've seen it here, there and everywhere!).

Anyway, I like how this blazer's stripes serve as clue for which pair of shoes to wear for the day. I was initially attracted to bring out my t-strapped teal flats but changed my mind. In spite of the rain that greeted me this morning, I opted for the mint moccasin flats (world premiered here) for some instant sunshine this manic Monday.

 

 Colorful chick against the models in monochrome. Ha!

 Closer look of the stripes I've earned

Stripes + mint flats = fabness!

Do NOT try this...in the office! Haha!

If you just tuned in, let me inform you that I rarely go for the corporate attire. Collars and long sleeves lead to discomfort, I'm not fond of slacks and I'm far from being prim and proper. Haha! Anyway, this is one deviation that will absolutely have a repeat until I finally score my desired neon pink and/or custard green blazer and silver shorts. And THAT world premiere will definitely take place anywhere but in the workplace. Can't wait!

Outfit of the Day:

Pinstriped blazer from ukay ukay

Dark brown top

Bandage skirt

Mint moccasin flats from Fancy Flats

Photos by Elaine Elquiero and Sheryl Matucad.

Collage by Winifred Layug

SALE ALERT! Fancy Flats' 50% Off Tag Sale Tuesdays!

Sometimes it pays to be insomniac. Me and my overworked fingers had a serendipitous sole search without the usual hassle that takes form in heavy traffic, loooong queue and/or the recent unbearable, scorching heat. I know I wasn't supposed to spend for flats again after this episode, but, heck, how can I possibly resist an alluring offer like 50% off for patent leather moccasins without leaving my cozy bedroom one midnight?

INTRODUCING: Fancy Flats' online Tag Sale Tuesdays!  

Fancy Flats EMMA was 50% off for 24 hours ONLY!Original Price: PHP 895.00; Tag Sale Tuesdays Price (Less 50%): PHP 447.50  




And my pick! Mint, please! (NOT my feet)  

If I may just impart a very important tip when shoe-shopping or shopping for anything for that matter, it is vital to remain calm. Why so? I allowed the impulsive buyer in me to take over and immediately e-mailed Fancy Flats to reserve me their biggest pair for the abovementioned color even if I know for a fact that size 8/39 (their biggest size for mint) would potentially lead to blisters and discomfort. Hey, never underestimate the power of lighters! If you just tuned in, my first purchase from Fancy Flats was a 9/40. Considering how generous they are of their size chart reminders on their Facebook page AND email (upon confirmation of my e-mail order), I really have nobody else to blame but my overly optimistic self.

Now here's the part where I present my poorly-taken photos.

What's in the mail? My new pair of flats! Wee!  

New arrival! Literally!

Emma in mint, size 8/39, without flash   

L-R: Ciara brogues, Emma patent leather moccasins and... the space for my next pair from Fancy Flats! Would it be for Hailey neon espadrilles or Peony floral print espadrille brogues? Hmmm...  

Yes, their virtual midnight madness really happens every Tuesdays. In fact, they offered 3 lovely pairs 50% off the previous night! Check out the designs below.

  

Fancy Flats JULIA is 50% off for 24 hours ONLY! Original Price: PHP 795.00; Tag Sale Tuesdays Price (Less 50%): PHP 397.50  

Fancy Flats CANDACE is 50% off for 24 hours ONLY! Original Price: PHP 895.00; Tag Sale Tuesdays Price (Less 50%): PHP 447.50  

Fancy Flats KATYA is 50% off for 24 hours ONLY! Original Price: PHP 995.00; Tag Sale Tuesdays Price (Less 50%): PHP 497.50  

I'm sure you're already placing bets if I contradicted myself again and availed of this. I wanna hear what you'll have to say.

Pretty photos lifted from Fancy Flats' Facebook fanpage.

BlackBlurry™ photos by yours truly.

WORLD PREMIERE: That Bandage Miniskirt and Shining Shimmering Brogues!

It was high time for another skirt day. Sure, it's a common sight for yours truly to be in such attire (average of 2-3 times in a work week), but it's a big deal when my friend Rush shows up in a skirt, too. Remember our little pinkie promise? I'm sure you did.

Rush informed me beforehand that she'll go for a repeat performance of her layered skirt for tonight's photo opp. But there was this unstoppable force within me, urging me to report to work wearing my spanking new bandage skirt in jeggings-inspired fabric and my latest footwear from Fancy Flats. Yes, I've been obsessing about brogues lately and had been researching online and offline for something adrogynous, preppy AND big enough for these flat feet that even my own mother can not love. The skirt? Nah, it's just another by-product of my impulsive buying tendencies.

Check out the new skirt, the new flats and the hot legs in between!


Black all over!


Rush and her - all together now - layered skirt!


New shoes!




The outfit that made the entire bay pause from their tasks and give me a round of applause. *blushes*

Oh, I nearly forgot. Upon arrival in the office, I was informed that I will be interviewed for the job opening I sent my application for after shift (that's early morning for you). I was initially worried that this get-up won't strike the interviewers as professional enough and, worse, I had no time to go home all the way to Bacoor to change. My friends was even surprised that I appeared very prepared for the interview based on my outfit alone. Madness!

BlackBlurry™ photos from Rush.