Choosing the Right Outfit for a Special Occasion

     If you have a special occasion to attend like a garden party, a corporate event or a wedding, you want to look your best. Of course, that means going out and buying a nice outfit. It is a great chance to spend a little extra money, and buy something special. You are looking for the type of outfit you would never get the chance to wear otherwise.

     Dressing for special occasions in the Spring / Summer season is far easier than it is to find an outfit for an event in the winter or autumn. Generally speaking, in the summer, you have more options. For example, you can choose to wear a strappy sandal or a pair of closed in shoes. Both options work equally as well. Of course, in the winter, it would be too cold to wear open footwear, but there are always plenty of nice court shoes available.

Choosing the Right Outfit for a Special Occasion

A touch of luxury

     When buying for a special occasion it is always a good idea to try to buy something that is made from rich fabrics. Most of us do not wear silk, satin or lace in our everyday lives, which keeps them special. Rich fabrics like these look fantastic, feel good against the skin, and because they are heavier, garments made from them tend to hang well.

Tap into the theme

     If the event you are attending has a theme, bear it in mind when you are buying your outfit. This will help to inspire you and ensure that you buy something that blends in and works well for the special occasion you are attending. 

Follow the dress code

     For some events there is a dress code, which you should always read before you go shopping. It is usually wise to follow the rules. Sometimes, not doing so could lead to your being denied entry. 

Get the tone of your outfit right

     If the event is a traditional one, for example an awards ceremony or something like one of The Queen’s garden parties you need to get the tone of your outfit right too. The best way to do this is to look at photos of the last few years’ events, and take your cue from those.

Get the fit right

     For a special occasion, you should always shop well in advance. This gives you the time to try everything on together and address any issues. If something needs altering it can easily take a couple of weeks for your seamstress to do the work and get the item back to you. 

Accessorise carefully

     Perhaps the most important aspect of shopping for an occasion outfit is getting the accessories right. Little touches like having items like fascinators dyed to match the rest of your accessories can make all the difference to your overall look.

     Most women get their hair done on the day, but rarely consider getting their makeup done professionally as well. If you can afford it, and time allows, this is well worth doing, so you can achieve a flawless look. Sometimes employing a makeup artist works out cheaper than buying a set of new makeup products for the special event.

Buying Clothes for Your Man

     If you are looking for a gift for the man in your life, clothes could be the perfect answer. Gone are the days when most men could fit all of the clothing that they owned into a large suitcase. 

     These days, most men like to shop just as much as their partners do. They want to look good and are more than prepared to invest time and money in doing so. As a result, they really appreciate receiving clothing gifts.

     The only problem is that buying clothes for other people is not easy. Getting it right takes practice. To help you to get it right I have put together this simple guide.

Buying Clothes for Your Man

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center

     Our favorite clothing brand- Penshoppe opened its all-new flagship store yesterday and I got the first dibs on what Penshoppe has to offer this 2017. Definitely it's a new year, new store because the 800-square meter fashion haven dubbed as Penshoppe Capital screams all things fashion. This is not your ordinary Penshoppe store so you really have to see for yourselves :)

     Be in shopping haven as the store features an an edgy yet minimalist layout with white walls, floors, and ceiling. It also has giant LED screens playing the brand’s latest campaigns in place of display windows. Highlights of the event, my picks, and the pieces in store for you from Penshoppe's Spring Summer 2017 Collection below :)

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
photo grabbed from ARC Public Relation's Facebook Page

     FUN FACT: If you'll look inside hubby's closet, you'll see his work wear- all things Penshoppe! From his shirts, to his jeans, and shorts, well I can say he has this Penshoppe Basics Collection :) Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center is home to Penshoppe’s biggest selection of fashion pieces. From fresh drops to classic favorites like essential shirts and DenimLab pants, it will be the one place where anyone can go to see everything that the brand offers at a specific time.

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Jampacked VIP night- we're all in for some shopping treat!!! 

     

     Penshoppe Capital is one fashion haven and shopping destination because I've found everything I'm looking for- basic tees in all colors available, denims, dresses, accessories, fragrances, that are usually not available or out of stock in other Penshoppe stores.

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town CenterJeff Bascon, Penshoppe’s Brand Director

“One of our biggest considerations when designing Penshoppe Capital is to make it a destination,” shares Jeff Bascon, Penshoppe’s Brand Director. “In order to do this, we need to create a unique shopping experience. That’s when we thought about playing with space. The store is laid out in such a way that shoppers can easily move from one section to the next and allows everyone to have a clear view of the brand’s offerings at a macro perspective.”

Penshoppe Capital Experience

     I arrived early at the venue and roamed inside the store. There are different sections and true to what Jeff Bascon said, they've created these sections for shoppers to easily access one offering to another. My favorite sections are:

1. Basics- Penshoppe All Day 

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Penshoppe All Day Section for Men and Women

2. Graphic and Statement Tees

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Graphic Tees

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Statement Tees

3. DenimLab

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Power Stretch Jeans Corner

     The store is launched together with the brand’s 2017 Spring-Summer collection, which is composed mostly of functional yet trendy pieces that are perfect for making the most out of your summer. 

• Inspired by free spirit of music and art festivals.
• Summer staples like mixing of muted and neutral tones.
• Subtle intricate details and dynamic tropical prints.
• Young and carefree yet functional, flattering, and trendy looks.

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Penshoppe is ready for summer!!! Super like this OOTD :)

     Thank you so much Penshoppe and ARC for having me. Dearies, I'm inviting you all to come and visit the newly opened Penshoppe Capital. Get ready your spring and summer outfits, you'll definitely love Penshoppe's Spring Summer 2017 collection because they are suitable for our hot and humid weather :)

Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center
Shopping time!!!

Visit Penshoppe Capital at UP Town Center :)

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Good Times!~

4 Simple Ways to Stay Stylish

     Student life is the best period in a person’s life. A modern student is a multifaceted personality. Girls and boys aim to become professionals in their fields. Student days hold many events, such as morning lectures, additional academies, evening trips to either cinema or nightclubs. It is necessary to choose not only fashionable but practical clothes for supporting such an active life.

Many girls that have decided on their major, begin to dress as they would do it at work: 

• Future politicians, MBAs, and lawyers are preferable to wear business suits, that their career will oblige;
• More pretentious apparel is meant for Art specialties. 

     Style is a personal creativity for every day and whole life as well. And it depends solely on you her your style is interesting to others, captivates, makes to admire or emulate.

4 Simple Ways to Stay Stylish

 Ways to keep the style in a university routine:

1. Choose a Style

     A style should represent your character and compliment the build. Fashionable things are not those that fill every store shelves. But those things that will fit well, suitable for complexion and emphasize your individuality. Clothing should harmoniously mix with your temperament, mood and time of day, year, and your social status. Only then it will carry out its main task, making your image even more beautiful, more unique.

2. Color Combinations

     The prime thing that gives out a bad taste - it is wrong-chosen color combinations. Dark colors can make you entirely invisible, but the trendy colors may not match with your look. Popular shades are especially risky in this case. If things in fashionable colors don’t suit you, just accept this fact and find a small accessory in that color. Numerous magazines offer many tips on how to learn to understand the variety of colors and choose your exact shade. There is a simple principle of dividing women into the following types: Winter - Spring - Summer - Autumn. You need to properly classify yourself by a certain season color type. The rest is a trick.

3. Choose Accessories

     They are acceptable compliments to any stylish image. Today, Hand Made Style accessories are extremely fashionable. To create them, usually natural materials, fabrics, wood, and feathers are applied. Many famous fashion designers recommend using long earrings, original wide bracelets, metal products in the form of coins, birds, snakes, flowers and other shapes. Back to fashion are retro rings, vintage brooches, and layered necklaces.

4. Pay Attention to Your Hairstyle

     Style does not end at the line of shoulders. The best way to quickly and efficiently refresh the image is to make a trendy and comfortable hairstyle. 

Important image elements:

- Walk - one of the most important components of women appearance. It should be at ease and full of grace. It mostly depends on your self-confidence and a degree of charisma that will emanate from you. Keep track of your posture and do not slouch. Don’t walk too fast, bending knees;

- Gestures, facial expressions. In ordinary life, only apply those that express openness to others. Don’t forget to smile;

- Internal culture. A stylish person realizes her attractiveness but never behaves arrogantly towards others. Politeness, participation, nobleness - significant qualities for everyone.

Where you can take ideas for your image: 

- Cinema. Choose an image of an actor which feels close to you. Add your individual characteristics to the image;

- Fashion. You can’t become stylish just by blindly copying the trendy type. At the same time, you shouldn’t neglect fashion trends. Otherwise, you will look old-fashioned and gloomy. Every season add some fashion details to your look - interesting combination of colors, fashionable accessories, original things;

- Everyday life. You can borrow ideas from anywhere. Instead of placing the custom essay order online, use the Internet to its fullest and get into the trend. What’s more important is to make the process creative, making it with a certain amount of humor.

     Don’t be afraid to experiment, follow fashion lines and love yourself, create a beautiful walk. Also, don’t forget about grace and charm. Be convinced that your posture, makeup look perfect. Your style is a harmonious combination of many factors that dependent solely on you.

Author's Bio:

Written by Robert Everett, a freelance writer currently based in Chicago. Solving students career and university problems. His interest includes having interest in marketing and business.

Jollibee x UNIQLO UT

     When life wear meets Jollibee- there's Jollibee x UNIQLO! Here's another exciting collaboration of the country’s leading fast-food chain and global Japanese retail brand, Uniqlo. This collaboration is set to release a new line of graphic tees bearing the iconic Jollibee marque. The limited edition shirt collection is already available in all Uniqlo stores nationwide. 

     I'll be visiting UNIQLO this week and will check the t-shirt designs in this collaboration. But first, let me show you some of the designs below. Check it out!

Jollibee x UNIQLO UT

     Uniqlo introduces five new Jollibee t-shirt designs under its UT line, which has been featuring Asian brands that enjoy strong recognition and connection with the local market. And Jollibee is definitely a brand that’s close to the heart of every Filipino.

Jollibee x UNIQLO UT
Women's T-shirt

     The second Jollibee and Uniqlo t-shirt collection was launched during the #PinoyAndProud Grand Independence Day celebration, held at Metrotent, Pasig City. The new Jollibee tees exhibited versatility as its five designs were showcased in three different styling collections namely, Athleisure, Summer, and Denim.

Jollibee x UNIQLO UT
Men's T-shirt

     The new t-shirt series is also in line with the playful vibe that the Jollibee brand exudes, appealing to the child in every Filipino. And also in keeping with Uniqlo’s trademark basic, yet functional, and classic apparels.

The Jollibee t-shirts will also be available at all Uniqlo stores in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.