Currently On Trend: Fashion Bloggers in Birkenstocks & Slip- ons

When slip-ons first boomed the catwalk for 2013 spring collection, it was considered a universally walloping fashion mistake. The ugly shoes as most put it. Those thick buckled straps and cork footbed, like the birkenstocks, widely remind us of a walk in the wet market, if at all, or of the days we're at home and would simply hoof it. 

Aside from having that mannish oomph look, there are only two obvious reasons to love these slip-ons-- that is for simplicity and comfort. With its rather normal, 'nothing fancy' impression, I see that the biggest challenge now is how to pull it off without needing for elaborate dresses of some sorts. We say that a true blood fashionista knows how to rock the basics. Tweet about that!

Lately, fashion bloggers' been keeping the trend in right proportions. A faithful revival of old fashion pieces were paired with it. The secret was to actually keep it minimal as opposed to counterpointing it with slinky accessories and detailed outfits-- so it becomes a fashion statement.

But if critics were to be had, as all around they are, another good key is to have a fresh pedicure-- a metallic or neutral color at that.

Camille Charrière of Camille Over The Rainbow | Bryanboy of bryanboy.com | Rowan Reiding of Red Reiding Hood | from Too Fashion 4 U | Kaitlyn Modern of Mordern Legacy |

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Birthday Grants: Caleigh Madison Loafers

I turned 22 just recently. As I write this, I’m in Mov&May Perivolos, Santorini probing Galliano Versace and Tony Cohen muftis. To which, everything is happening in my dreams. Teehee!

Okay well, all these fashionable designer outfits and nomadic affairs have been serving my bucket list for years; all waiting to materialize. I find myself having what I call, “head trips” as I begin to envision my personal hankerings.

Especially now that I turned 22, I’m starting to reconsider the choices I have been making in the past. And eventually move to a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Where everything has to happen with my pilates and bikram yoga exercises, healthy options diet, daily scripture readings, and constant physical primps and pampering.

Saying all these things doesn’t exactly mean fighting the guilt of extravagance. At the end of the day, women reap desirable results to looking and feeling better when they start to take care of themselves in and out.

Having said enough, I feel extremely happy to get to win a Snake Skin Studded Loafers from Caleigh Madison’s giveaway. 

The loafers come in khaki with a snake skin texture and black edgy sequins. Inside is carefully tailored and comfortable to wear. 

Holy kamote I could never be so excited to give this pair of loafers a most-deserved wear!

Thank you Caleigh Madison! It’s a birthday wish granted!

Style Reverie: Fendi S/S 2013

While most Filipino internet users rant about the recent cybercrime law, I opted to use the idle hours to talk about the latest Fendi Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2013; burgeoning the statement colors and geometric style of their clothes, shoes, and need I mention their, baguettes and 2Jours bags. How the show started and ended has been nothing short of fascinating.

The designer took perspective of the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel which largely sported mixtures of triadic cadmium, blue, and sophisticated black. The sculpture-like proportions and design also gave it more savoir faire.

For someone who barely thinks runway clothes as applicable for everyday fashion, Fendi's S/S  2013 collection is one of the exemptions. Svelte and casual alike. I honestly drooled dream for it. 

Here are some photos from Marie Claire @ Yahoo

And Fendi's facebook page. Bliss!