Speak and Style

Winter in the Tropics by chichonheels featuring blue shorts Being placed in a country near the Equator, the chances of experiencing a white Christmas is second to none. And so, being one of the majority who would like to try wearing faux fur over coats and turtleneck pull-overs, I decided to splurge on winter clothing that can be worn in the tropics. Sounds peculiar, odd and out of this world? Yep. Exactly. But here are my few recommendations on how to feel the winter vibe in the sunny Philippines :) (I'll enumerate the items from upper left to lower right ) 1. Oversized pull-overs. These couture piece has been dominating the runway of this year's fashion weeks. Celebrities are seen wearing these pieces and well it does give you that winter feels because of its long sleeves but when you wear it with pencil skirts or shorts, it doesn't make you really feel that warm. 2. Button down polos layered with a pull-over- it can be worn as an office look of for ...

Men's guide to Coachella by chichonheels featuring ray ban sunglasses Adidas tye die t shirt adidas.com White camo shirt etsy.com NIKE white sneaker $455 - net-a-porter.com NIKE sporting shoes $110 - zalando.co.uk Crocs flip flop sandals $34 - johnlewis.com Cognac belt sirjacks.com Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses $185 - zalando.co.uk River Island Light blue tapered crop jeans $59 - riverisland.com

Coachella Essentials by chichonheels featuring a mini bag J Crew keyhole dress jcrew.com Club L crop bustier $38 - nelly.de Overalls shorts 2020ave.com Boohoo skort skirt boohoo.com Quiz cover up swimwear $43 - houseoffraser.co.uk Sole Society black high heel boots solesociety.com Decorating shoes necessaryclothing.com 3 1 Phillip Lim mini bag $830 - ekseption.es Sport hat $110 - hatsandcaps.co.uk Chicnova Fashion lens glasses chicnova.com

The Basics by chichonheels featuring diamond rings                It's June and guess we all have our fair share of summer so we should be school ready by now. And here comes the new dilemma, what to wear for school? Everybody must have gone shopping by now, buying all sorts of new tees and skinny jeans. But from a practical fashionista right here, I jsut advise you to buy few things for the school year. For one, you'll definitely need a white sheer button down polo. It is the most basic among all tops but the most versatile as well. You need it because you can wear it many times, styled differently without people noticing you wear the same top every now and then. And you also need a printed white tee. Once in a while you need to splash color in your life and what better way to do that than to add colors in your tees. For your bottoms, a classic pair of blue jeans is always the best. You can pair it with any color and any type of top...

Grunge by chichonheels featuring leather fringe shorts My inspiration for this look is a day to night androgynous outfit. If you live a busy life, it is very important that you dress smartly and the same time comfortably. This outfit basically screams BASIC. I mean look at those collared long sleeves and oxblood leather shorts, they are just the comfiest outfit yet for anyone who travels from one place to another. And of course, you want to dress up without being too chic and laid back especially when you are meeting a lot of people. This look is best for casual meetings and errands. Pairing the blouse and shorts with a gold lace-up heels is perfect for those who want to wear heels even on daily basis; the height is not too high, it will make you look at least a few inches taller. And I found this bag from Topshop, which is by the way very affordable but has the look of that expensive Celine luggage tote. Don't you agree? Personally this outfit, explains my frustr...

Do it like a dude by chichonheels featuring flat hats If I wanna go and kick some arse, I make sure this is the kind of outfit I would wear! lol. I was just projecting my second semester-first day of class jitters. Well, let's talk about my new session in virtual styling. So I know that I have been telling you over and over about my obsession on corsets and pencil skirts, I go crazy on them too much that I made another post for that. The reason this time is that I want to pull of the swag look.  In the Philippines, "swag" is just a classy term for jej outfits or simply to put it as offbeat fashion. However, in the fashion world you know what they say art is art and you can't simplify that definition just because. So I made my take on this "swag trend" by making my own version. Although, I was so much inspired with Miley Cyrus and her beautiful body so I made this post. For the outfit, I chose a white corset and a black leather pencil skirt ...

Birthday wish by chichonheels featuring black handbags A pre-birthday post for my blog! Here is a list of things I wish to have for my birthday this year. And hopefully it will come true :> 1. Denim polo button down because I was imagining of a denim on denim outfit post ♥ 2. Acid Wash skinny jeans because I always wanted to have one ever since! 3. A body fit corset; I just can't find the perfect one though or if I found one it is too expensive ( it would be best if someone buys this for me *wink* *cute puppy eyes*) 4. A racer front bodycon dress. Just a spare killer outfit for my soon to be perfectly toned body (lol!) 5. A decent handbag that is both fashionable and functional; any brand will do as long as it is long standing 6. A sneaker wedge; oh I've been dying to wear heels again but then it is too impossible for a school like ours that is so mountainous with strict guards. ugh And sneaker wedges are the perfect solution for such dilemma 7....

 Today, speak and style goes  Fit and Fab!  You ask me, what keeps me busy these days? It's being healthy. I have been a dieter since I started joining pageants before and honestly, I always fail. I find it to hard to stick to meal plans and structured hard core exercises. It took me many years to finally realize what I wanted to do with my body and that is: to have toned muscles and fit body.  Perhaps what you see in these photos are the kind of body I want to achieve. Miranda Kerr, Adriana Lima and Scarlett Johansson have something in common that I am really envy of: their body. It is no question how their toned abs and legs are so perfectly toned. Yes, you can totally search a video on YouTube and learn different exercises that these models do. However, the quest for a perfect bod doesn't really end there. It has to be a continuous process, and tedious as a matter of fact. And then here goes the horrible diet that you have to follow. No chocolates. No alc...

Back to virtual styling! Yessss =) So, I have been painting this picture of me in my mind wearing a leather midrib corset and a leather pencil skirt. Swooon! Gaaaash, it is so not me. Well, I am turning 19 three weeks from now and perhaps I should reinvent my fashion. No, not the Miley Cyrus thing but try to reconsider it, she has been so amazing lately ( except for her outrageous music videos). I mean, her minimalist/ hipster vibe is to die for plus that sexy bod don't you think? So back to the outfit, I have noticed lately that this has been so trendy. And for some reason, it suits me. For one, I have been dying to wear something like this ever since high school but I am just too scared to walk on the streets wearing like this. I personally chose a Zanotti and not a Louboutin for the shoes because the new collection is darn hot! They've been combining black and gold or white and gold in every shoe, and I guess it has always been in my taste buds to fall for anythin...

crop it! by chichonheels featuring sleeveless shirts Delpozo top modaoperandi.com Roland Mouret top $650 - theoutnet.com Sass Bide bustier crop top sassandbide.com Honour cropped lace bustier zimmermannwear.com Mango leather shirt mango.com Topshop black slim fit shirt nordstrom.com Mango sweetheart neckline shirt mango.com Sleeveless shirt $16 - fashionunion.com

Black bootie call by chichonheels featuring black leather booties You would think by now that I am going out of my mind. No, I am still sane and this feature about boots is just the other side of me (lol!). Fashion is a never ending evolution, every year new trends are set and every year our tastes differ. It just so happens that my fetish this time are these booties. Although this is way too far from my comfort zone and I don't know if it is because of my obsessive fashion hunting or the influence of some of my most looked up fashion bloggers. I have to admit though that when I first saw people wearing this type of shoes I thought they find nothing worth spending a dime for so they just wasted it on these peculiar kicks. But I was wrong.  I was wrong because aside from the hipsterific vibes the youth has today and the dawn of the self-acclaimed "Cool Kids", probably the reason why many are sporting into these things. As for me, an ever devotee of elegan...

Summer Wishlist Pt.3: Bags by chichonheels featuring guess by marciano handbags I have currently laid my eyes on designer bags. My heart has now found another obsession aside from shoes, and that is bags. I have just realized now how important choosing the right style and color of the bag in your outfit. Before, I just throw on a nice outfit and the perfect shoe disregarding the kind of bag I'm carrying. And I just knew now how it sucks carrying a mismatched bag! But then, Polyvore has offered me too many choices for this. Instantly, I know I was gonna pick a Chanel classics, a Michael Kors clutch, a Prada bag, a Yellow Birkin and of course the newest addition to Celine collection the luggage bag.  If I have the money, of course, I'd buy them all at once. But seeing their sky-high prices, I just know how much saving up I need in order to buy even just one of these. Patience, my friend, patience. Well, anyway, I guess I'll be adding a part of my allowance n...

Summer Wish Pt 2: Shoes by chichonheels featuring pointy toe shoes April is almost over, and not even half of my summer wishlist is accomplished yet! But as I've been browsing through my favorite shoe websites, I've found what I've been looking for. It's funny how I find this kitten heels and the strappy heels so appealing these days. Suddenly, I find myself bored with all those platforms. I don't know why these sexy heels are just so inviting. I still haven't bought one though, but maybe soon. This year's color by the way is more on emeralds, and yes emeralds are just so lovely. But aside from that, I'm still the lover of the classic colors like the blues and nudes plus a miraculous addiction on the color royal violet and lavender. Okay, I'm still the pastel sucker, you can't blame me it's the feeling of lightness and youth that it gives me at the sight of it. Of course, the classic black pumps is eternal and thus the reason ...