Lookbook: Now THIS is Colorblocking!

I wore this outfit a few weeks back and I wanted to share it here as the colors make me so happy still.  As I wrote here some months ago, colorblocking is a fun way to dress up and punch up any outfit with colors and brights.  And now, even with the holiday season, it's still workable as ever.  And even just with department store and bazaar finds, the combination is just a happy, joyful way to wear this trend. :)

Yellow blazer from SM 

Purple random shirt

Pink pencil skirt from The Landmark
Pink braided belt from SM

Red envelope clutch from company bazaar

Charles and Keith heels

Gifted ring 

I wish everyone happy holidays! Cheers! :) 

Weekend Snippets

 

Just a few snaps from the wonderfully packed weekend.  Friday,  I was able to go the Brown Bag Vintage & Crafts Market, where I finally met Mikka of A Mischmashed Life whose blog I've been following for quite some time now. Even better, I got first dibs (and a discount too!) on the latest pieces from Carioca, a line of kimonos and caftans that she started with her sister (read about it here).  I got the Caravelas kimono in cotton fabric in my favorite animal print pattern and another one in silk fabric with a surprisingly gorgeous stripes print.  

I also came across other serendipitous finds at the bazaar, like cat-eye vintage Italian shades and handmade leather and fabric bracelets (so perfect for arm parties!).  Another favorite fab find of mine was Alunsina Handbound Books, where I scored a fully handmade journal with genuine cowhide leather only at P500!  I still open the journal from time to time just to savor the wonderful smell of the leather :).

Then dinner at Ayala Triangle Gardens with my friends ANT and S., who work near the area (and I was so engrossed with our chismis/ conversation that I forgot to take a picture!)  Then it was off to Midnight Mercato at BGC, where I went on a food trip while welcoming a friend's birthday. 

Saturday, I treated myself to lunch at Mamou in Serendra, where I remembered why their Lorenzo's Truffle Cream pasta is my favorite and of course, why their Angus Ribeye steak is one of the best in the city. Then the meal was capped off with Mamou's key lime pie (but eaten at Cafe Mary Grace, one of my favorite places for coffee). 

Sunday was spent enjoying the rainy day at home, in pajamas for most of the whole day and a good book.  It was a wonderful weekend.Hope you all had a good one too! :)

Fashion Friday: Red Pants!

I've always been drawn to red---whether it comes to my things (I have a red wallet , a red phone, and I love red nail polish), makeup, fashion. I'd like to think it's one of my signature colors. So it's no surprise to me that I've been lusting after a pair of red pants. It's supposed to be a trend for fall, although in our Philippine weather, I can also see it for the summer and even to add a pop of color for our rainy season (which has been year-round these days!)

These were my pegs when I was searching for a pair: 

Isabeli Fontana for Mango

Manila Fashion Observer in red Zara pants. I love this look---and the Oxfords too!

Via Jak and Jil

And of course, red pants are just perfect paired with stripes to come up with a nautical/preppy look, which I totally adore: 

Via Junialoves.com

Lucy Laught in Anna Sui

Brooklyn Blonde via Chictopia

I scoured the shops and found a pair of red jeans in Promod (although I didn't quite like the particular shade of red of the pants) and also in Mango (didn't like the fit of their red trousers and I didn't find the right size with their red skinny jeans). I was also still on the fence whether red pants/jeans was a basic wardrobe item so I still couldn't bring myself to shell out more than P2,000 for a pair (the price range of the ones in Promod and Mango).  So, it was lucky that I scored a pair of unbranded red stretch denim jeans while grocery shopping in Shopwise Libis.

The rainbow of colors was absolutely lovely, I wanted to buy one in every color.

The shade of red was just perfect and what's best about it is it was only P595! The fit was good---although I got a size bigger since I don't want my tummy area to be squeezed in.

Lately, I've been telling myself that I want to avoid as much as possible buying cheap but disposable clothes. That I would prioritize quality over quantity. However, I think for now, I'll make an exception for this pair and see for myself if it's a wardrobe staple that I want to invest in and upgrade :)

Stripe shirt bought from bazaar

Red pants from Shopwise

Rico Salandanan trench coat

Sperry Top-siders

Handmade bib necklace by Patricia Fernandez

Cole Haan tote

What do you think?  For more on red pants, I leave you with these lovely links:

*Salt and Prep-  Style: Red Hot

*The Coveted- Red Pants: Trend or Investment?

Have a lovely weekend!