The New Vintage

Ever since I started realizing how thrift/vintage shops can be so cool, I've gotten myself hooked to it that whenever I'm in Manila, I make it a point to drop by my favorite thrift/vintage shops. But since I've been stuck here in Iloilo for almost a month now, I only get to check my Mom's closet for great vintage pieces. One reason why I really love her clothes is because they're always made of rich, nicely printed fabrics. But again, the problem is, we're not the same size. Uuuhhh-oooh! So I just had to do some magic to make her blouse useful again..


Here's what I did.... :)

Tah-daaaann!! Now, here's my good-as-new top! Check-out my necklace... I made it too! :)

What I Wore:

deconstructed top from Mom,

skirt from Forever21,

shoes from Pedro,

lace and pearl necklace, made by me

Anyway, I also want to share these images from Rodeo Show's look book. I love the clothes and the styling too!

Midi Skirts of the 70's

Midi skirts were a big trend during the 70's, along with maxi skirts, wide leg trousers, clogs, and a lot more. And it seems like all these big trends are on a big comeback this year. I'm actually loving the 70's look that I've tried looking into my Mom's and Tita's closets. Sad though because they've only got a few pieces left from those times when they were around my age. So what's a better place to go to aside from a vintage store? Yep, I went to another vintage store after my first successful Ukay trip. Oh well I'd say it's another successful trip to the Ukay and this skirt is the evidence. I bought this pretty box pleated skirt for only P80!!! Can you believe that? :p

 Thanks to Kuya Guard for my pics. =p

red ruffled top from Forever21,

midi skirt from Ukay,

checkered bow flats from Chinese Laundry (pasalubong from boyfie (-: ),

belt from The Ramp,

bag from Guess

More of this look...

 

Topshop

Asos

Anyway, I'm really excited for the styling class I signed for this weekend. For some reasons I did miss Alyanna Martinez's celebrity styling class at the School of Fashion and the Arts last month so when I found out that there's going to be a batch 2, I headed to SoFA to get my slot. Thanks to my Mom for the sponsorship (hihihi). If there's anyone else interested to join the class, you may call or visit SoFA. :D

http://blog.sofafibre.com/

The UKAY Challenge

After re-doing my client's dress last week, I got so inspired that I tried my luck at the nearest UKAY-UKAY I knew of. I was never a fan of vintage shops before. I've tried a couple of times but I've never been amazed. In my previous attempts, I just ended-up having more clothes to give away. But this time, I found myself so amazed with the selection that I took around 10 clothes with me to the fitting room, haha! I got this pair of wide-leg electric pleated midi pants from my very 1st successful UKAY trip. I bought two more skirts with very interesting details too. :)

lace peekaboo polo from Greenhills,

wide-leg electric pleated midi pants from UKAY,

tassel clogs from Capital Vice by Soulier,

accessories from my secret place

 Here's another thing I'm looking forward to this month. I got myself this precious pass to Forever21's show for Fashion Week! Sad though because I had to break my piggy bank again just to get this invitation. But anyway, I'm excited and I so can't wait!!

I bought this super pretty pair of shoes from the store. Who would say no to such a beautiful pair? I can't wait to wear it! :)

Mom's Top + Trouser Project = Vintage Look

I finally got to wear my month old trousers which I made for our clown pant project. I made a top to match it weeks ago but I wasn't convinced enough that it looked good on me. Even if I don't have a full length mirror in my apartment, I just know what looks good and what doesn't. I had in mind a chiffon polo which I know would match my high-waist trousers perfectly. And guess where I found that top? From my Mom's closet (haha)! I don't have a sister to borrow clothes from. And  I never even considered sharing clothes with my Mom since her size is bigger than mine. But when I went home 2 weeks ago, I just opened Mom's closet (to check on whatever she left) and this polo was the very first thing I saw. When I tried it on, I thought it fitted me perfectly, so I asked for it from my Mom. And now I'm so loving vintage! And I guess I'm also getting closer to her size, haha. Next up, Mom's electric pleated midi skirt.. I'm still waiting for the perfect top to match it to fall in my hands!

Photos by Nor Garvilles

Thanks Norey! :)

 chiffon polo, my Mom's,

light blue pleated trousers, made by me,

pumps from Forever21,

bangles, rings and sunnies all from my secret place,

crystal necklace, made by me

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Dorothy Perkins

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