Fashion

Oh, Jeffrey Campbell

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Okay, so I am currently at work.  We’re going to be audited in a few weeks, and to be honest, the pressure is not doing me any good.  I’m actually shaking my knees and when I am done pounding the keys to finish my output for review, I get sleepy.  Even though the fact of the matter is I downed a good venti cup of Caffe Mocha this morning, the caffeine effect appears to be weaning off already, and I can feel the fatigue settling on my shoulders.  It is NOT good at all.  And besides, it is never a pretty sight to have an employee literally fall asleep on the job.

Here I am entertaining myself and introducing (some of my) readers to Jeffrey Campbell.  I don’t know why I haven’t mentioned the company before; they’re most probably the modern god of platforms.  And I say that because I absolutely positively desire almost every single shoe they come up with.  Seriously.

A little backgrounder:  Jeffrey Campbell started designing shoes long long ago.  It wasn’t until recently did his family decide to venture in the fashion business.  Yes, believe you me, it’s a family business.  He has his daughters test his shoes and he never fails to get creative.  Although his distribution range continues to grow season after season, Jeffrey Campbell (the company) remains relatively small.

I know.  It is quite depressing (at least for me) to not own a single pair of his shoes.  Mind you, because of its uniqueness, it comes as no surprise that the price tag is quite steep, especially for the middle class person.  But nonetheless, that is not a reason for me — and the rest of us — to stop dreaming and drooling over these fantastic platforms.

Some people may say they look impossible to walk in, but really people.  Look at the big picture.  Jeffrey Campbell is just making shoes and already making waves in the fashion industry.  His shoes are selling like hotcakes.  I HIGHLY DOUBT that these would be so uncomfortable if they’re selling that fast.

Unless of course, the fashion fierceness level is worth the pain.

If I am not dubbed as a shoe fan after this, well… dub me then.  Hahahahaha.  Oh and just in case you are wondering, I can start accepting Christmas gifts as early as now, provided that they are these shoes.

Jeffrey Campbell shoes range from $115-500.  You may view their retailers here.

Maximize me!

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So I know summer is not really the place to have too much fabric on your skin, but then, I beg to differ.  Maxi skirts are what I am falling for this month, and that’s because of the fabric.  Soft, flowy, sheer and light, these skirts are actually very comfortable to wear, even if they cover more than half of your body.

Of course the risk of you tripping on your skirt is still there, but once you own one maxi skirt with the right breezy feel, I bet you won’t stop.


Damn it woman!  Get your maxi skirt now!

Creative office dressing

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I think I have to come to accept the fact that even though what I wear in the office is appropriate, it is endlessly boring.  If someone were to observe my daily stylings, that person would say I have taken my liking for gray to a whole new level.  The only window of creativity that I often work around is the fact that I purposely use my shoes to accentuate whatever it is I’m wearing.

I mean, even Carrie Bradshaw would roll her eyes at me and say I am putting too much pressure on my shoes to make my outfit stylish.

Chictopia is always there to the rescue.  It is filled with endlessly stylish people and I find myself often in awe at how creative they get.  In short, I believe I need another trip to the neighborhood seamstress to fix me up some of these things.  (Recent weight gain has prevented me from fitting outfits that are not labeled S or M.  So I’m in denial.  Won’t you be?)

Now, who wouldn’t love an amazing printed blazer?!
In any other day, I would avoid pink like the plague. But I believe because of this outfit, I have completely changed my mind about it. :)
And here I thought orange seems so prisonlike. Don’t you just love how the color just pops off the page?
I’ve always known I would need a double breasted blazer soon enough. I absolutely adore the color blocking!
I knew I loved peach even before this. :)

So from the looks of it, I just have my new Monday to Friday look.  Hahahahaha.  I can so feel HR people rolling their eyes at my choice of color.  But really, who wouldn’t love the chicness of all these?  I so want to run to the fabric store already.  Now, to hunt for that seamstress…

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For those who are wondering about the guidelines of the 500th Blog Giveaway, I’ll post them as soon as I finalize the set of prizes.  Though those might not be much, I promise you’ll enjoy getting these free stuff. :)

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BARO for Stylista at the BIG BANG BAZAAR

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Because it’s Easter, please do join me in celebrating something new.  It is the newest brand of clothing to hit your neighborhood bazaar (and will be up soon online!) designed and stylized by Jackie Dionisio.

After having finished her course at the School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA), her itching need to create pieces and stylings overtook her.  Soon enough, after hauling what seemed to be yards and yards of fabric and thread all over the metro, BARO for Stylista is born.

Do catch them this coming weekend at the Big Bang Bazaar, coordinated by Ateneo Management Association at the NBC Tent.  Let me know if you’re going so I can snap a photo of you.  Here’s good preview of what you’ll catch at the bazaar.

Don’t forget to ‘Like’ BARO for Stylista on Facebook!
Follow @iamjackied for more updates!

Seeing those dotted pants, I am soooo ready for summer bazaars.   See you there!

Forever21 in Makati!

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I haven’t been posting for a while so you can say that this is no longer news.  My original plan to flock Forever21 on opening day at lunchtime was completely botched with the news that people had to line up just to get it.

And there is no way in hell am I going to wait under the hot hot hot summer sun just to get in a store.

So I went there on a random lunch hour, browsed for the items I want, then went back to work.  That afternoon, I decided to go there and pick them up.  They were all accessories, by the way, since I want to do the Speedy Gonzales and go home right after picking up my mom in the office (it was a long day at work).

On my way there, Jackie texted and we decided to meet up.  Check out our oh so affordable loot!

Disc earrings for P245, Stud set for P175

Some ignorant twat said my ring is the image of the devil.  Some people are just born in this earth so we have proof of our intelligence.  It’s a ram.  The Capricorn.  Twat indeed.

And of course, Jackie. :)

And I am yet to score more deals from this store.  I like the fact that the prices are soooo department store-ish.  Thank you, Henry Sy, for the genius that you are.  Maybe you should have franchised Payless too.

Just saying. :)