Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look

     Many women have a wide range of boardroom ready outfits and glittering formal attire, but what about those weekends where you want to go and have fun while still remaining comfortable? Creating a casual look that keeps you comfortable and still looks stylish can take more than just your favorite pair of jeans. If you are ready to take your weekend look to the next level without much effort, here are some fun women's accessories you can pair with jeans and your favorite top, whether it's a t-shirt or a button up and blazer. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Scarves

     When it comes to a versatile accessory, there is nothing easier to wear than a flowing scarf. Scarves come in all styles, colors and patterns to make your outfit unique. Thinner scarves are great to wear any time of the year, while knitted scarves are a great winter accessory. Scarves in bright colors or bold patterns can dress up a casual outfit, especially one that is built with mostly neutral tones. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Casual Watch Styles

     Many women have a nice watch that they wear for work or formal occasions. These watches may even be from designer brands, so you may not want to wear them on the weekends where you may lose them or have them damaged. A less expensive, casual watch style can help you keep time on your relaxed weekend adventures. The great thing about casual styles is that you can with color and texture. Watch bands for these casual options come in all varieties from rubber and metal to leather and cloth. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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Fun Shoes

     Another way you can dress up your weekend casual look is to wear a fun pair of shoes. These shoes do not have to be high heeled or uncomfortable to make your outfit pop. Instead, you can pair your weekend attire with cute patterned flats or sneakers in your favorite bright shade. 

Fun Accessories for Your Weekend Casual Look
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     These are just some of the ways that you can make your weekend wear stand out when you are out shopping, enjoying a great lunch or spending time with friends and family. These accessories are affordable options that can be versatile for weekend casual and your every day business wear.

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas

     And it's thirty days to go before Christmas, I'm still narrowing down the list of things that men, including my brothers, brother-in-laws, father, and my husband would love to receive this Christmas. Since I only have a month left, I need to look for alternatives that will make shopping for gifts hassle-free this yuletide season.

     The most convenient way of shopping for me now is online shopping. I can sit back, relax, and enjoy while shopping at the comforts of our home. So before I go online shopping for the remaining days and weeks, I want to share with you the gift ideas that I have in mind so that you will not worry and have second thoughts on what to buy online. Scroll down, please!

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas

     There are so many online stores that offer huge discounts and other promotions. I've been visiting several online shops last week and found five items that I'm sure will make the receiver happy and special once you give him one of these on the 25th!

1. Watch

     I think it's a no brainer that men's most favorite accessories of all time are watches. This kind of accessory makes their outfit complete. Whatever kind of outfit they wear, a watch is an important part of it. I was looking for a unique and trendy style of watches online and found one in my favorite online shop- ZALORA.

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas

     Zalora's been a favorite online shopping destination. I've bought a few items from them in the past and I love the smooth transaction and fast shipping. Check out this gorgeous watch collection from Valentino at ZALORA. I was amazed that they're offering this brand now. Lots of styles and collection especially for men plus some of the items have discounts too. The photos above are my favorites from the collection. These are affordable watches that have unique and elegant designs.

2. Perfume

     Another gift item that men would love to receive based on my experience with the males in the family. They were excited when a random family friend gave them colognes and perfumes when they arrived from overseas last year. There are so many perfume brands in the market today so finding the right scent will be a little tricky but easy. Most guys prefer aquatic and musky scent. To make sure that you'll be giving the right scent for him, you can ask them a random question about perfumes and what they like. For sue they'll e surprised to receive a bottle on Christmas day. Hubby's current fave are Burberry Brit Splash and Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Pour Homme

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas
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3. Sling Bag

     This fashion item is becoming a favorite and a must-have for men these days. If my memory serves me right, some men prefer not to bring a small bag when strolling at the mall or grocery shopping with the family. They just want to keep their wallet inside their pocket and hold their mobile phones. But today, I've seen men sporting sling bags in different sizes and shapes. Hubby received a sling bag last year that's been used and abused already. 

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas
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4. Shoes

     This gift item can be a bit expensive from the rest on the list but once received, a big smile on their faces will be seen. Who doesn't want to have a new pair of kicks this Christmas, right? Give them a new pair of Jordan shoes to add to their collection or let them change their style a bit and an Adidas Stan Smith will do the trick.

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas
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5. Wallet

     This prolly one of the basics but giving him a wallet will instill a habit of saving money. One of my bothers don't own a decent wallet before and he is complaining that there were times he forgot where he put his bills. I discovered that he only owns a small coin purse and don't mind having a wallet. He insisted that as long there's a coin purse, there's a place for paper bills. Fast forward today, he realized that a foldable wallet is important. It's not only for money, some of his important identification cards can be placed inside too. He was able to save money too because once he placed a paper bill inside, he's thinking twice whether to spend it or not especially if the paper bills are new.

5 Gift Ideas for Men this Christmas
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     That's it, hope you find inspiration on my list. It's not difficult to find these items on line and I'm sure you'll find one of the products I've mentioned above. Always remember that it's not the price tag that matters, what's important is the joy that you give in giving. The thought always counts! Happy shopping, dearies!

Will you consider one item that I listed above? Comment your thoughts below :)

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Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event

     Can I say that I'm lucky because I have bonding time with Kenzo everyday at home? Since I'm a stay-at-home mom, I have all the time in the world to spend quality time with him. I've seen him grow physically, emotionally and mentally. The experience of seeing his actions everyday is pure bliss. But there are times that we get boring, doing the same stuff everyday. So when the need to unwind and relax outside the house arise, we go out and chill in the mall. There are so many ways on how to spend quality time with your family and kids, sometimes the best venue- inside your favorite malls!

     Weeks ago, I was invited to have a unique bonding time with Kenzo. This bonding time is something that the whole family can do. Shoe shopping, anyone? Yes, buying a pair of shoes is a bonding where time will be well spent. I've realized that choosing the style of foot wear that I'll buy for my son will be more exciting if he's inside the store with me. There are times that I do the shoe shopping alone hence I've bought the wrong size and he doesn't want the style. With this kind of bonding, I've seen how Kenzo responded to different shoe styles. With this, he's able to show me what's inside his mind. More highlights of the event below :)

     Res|Toe|Run is the country's first and only restaurant-inspired multi-brand shoe shop: a Shoetopia for Shoeaholics, designed to satisfy one's infinite appetite for shoes. The product mix is divided into 3 categories:

RES represents the comfortable casual footwear line; 

TOE is composed of toe-flaunting sandals and flip-flops; 

RUN is made up of active and athletic-inspired shoes.

     Res|Toe|Run is bringing into the country a whole new world of shoe shopping experience with its wide array of heritage and alternative footwear brands. Res|Toe|Run aims to expand its reach to Filipino families everywhere with 50 stores this 2015 and the launch of its collection of Kids brands through the kids’ Rumble Yard. 

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event

     The Res|Toe|Run Kids Rumble Yard officially launched the store’s kids category last October 10-11, 2015 and is held at the Activity Center of Robinsons Magnolia. With the aim of introducing the kids brands available in store, they made this family-bonding activity that run for two days. It's a  playground-themed event that was open to public and to media, celebrities, and online personalities.

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event
Kenzo in front of the activity area

     Kenzo and I had a blast during the event. Res|Toe|Run’s kids brands set up fun and exciting booths for boys and girls to explore, create, and enjoy at the Rumble Yard. “The overall idea of the event is to represent each brand’s personality.

• DC gives the cool and hip vibe
• Native will awaken their creative side 
• People Footwear offers excitement and thrill by creating a buzz
• Flossy and Faux Pas are both for the young girls who love to bring out their princess side

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event

     The event was an enjoyable moment not only for the kids but for the entire family as well. The Res|Toe|Run Kids Rumble Yard is created for kids to have a special time to bond with their parents through fun and exciting games and activities. Family bonding and spending time with the kids is very important even in simple activities like this. That's why when they invited me and Kenzo to the event, I said yes. Looking for a pair of shoes with my son is a bonding that's so awesome. We enjoyed searching for the perfect pair of shoes.

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event

     Apart from the booths, the event also hosted a one-hour program that is absolutely engaging such as the Faux Pas Pin the Jams, People Footwear’s Spell it, Win it!, Native’s Twister!, DC Shoes’ Longest Breath Challenge, and Flossy’s Prints Matching game. Families also go home with keepsakes at the Res|Toe|Run photo booth.

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event

     Kenzo enjoyed the tattoo booth, he asked me if I will allow him to have this design on his arm. He wanted Spider Man but it will take more time to do that so the artist just tweaked the design.  It's still cool and Kenzo liked it!

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event
Brands they carry include Native and People Footwear

     More than just a go-to shoe store for the latest hard-to-find footwear selections, Res|Toe|Run seeks to offer the widest array of shoes for each member of the family. With its Kids collection in tow, Res|Toe|Run plates up a delectable footwear menu for just about everyone. I'll share with you Kenzo's OOTD wearing DC shoes soon. Thank you so muc Primer Group of Companies for having us :)

Bonding with Kenzo at the Res|Toe|Run Rumble Yard Event
Twinning with Kenzo wearing our oh so comfy People Footwear sneakers

     Res|Toe|Run is owned and operated by Primer Group of Companies. They have 40 stores nationwide as of this writing and will be opening their new branches in Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Newport Mall this November and Eastwood mall this December. 

For more  information on Res|Toe|Run's latest offerings,

Like them Facebook: ResToeRunOfficial

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Follow them on Instagram: @restoerunofficial

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Primadonna Pre-Holiday 2015 Collection

     There are times that I cannot decide what type of shoes or sandals to wear when going out for a family dinner. I'm more of a sporty type of individual when it comes to dressing up. I prefer flats than heels or sneakers over pumps. I always look for comfort when choosing my foot wear because I have very sensitive feet. I know that I cannot sport that sporty casual look in some events or family dinner s that I have to attend to. The foot wear that I  must wear should also be in accordance with the type of occasion BUT now that the sporty trend is coming back I don't have to worry because the new trend in sporty type of foot wear is the sporty luxe :)

     Have you seen your favorite celebrities or fashion bloggers in this type of foot wear? The sneakers, the manly sandals or mandals, flatforms, and graphic-thick-soled sneakers? Yes, that the in thing right now! One foot wear brand now caters to all your sporty luxe needs- PRIMADONNA! Last August, they've launched their 2015 Pre-Holiday Collection and I'm impressed with the styles they have. It's a luxurious take on the sporty foot wear. I'm sure you've seen those styles currently on display and I presume that you're eyeing on one or two styles. To know more about the collection scroll down please!

Primadonna Pre-Holiday 2015 Collection

     Before we proceed, I'm sure you've seen Kathryn Berndardo's gigantic poster in Primadonna stores. Isn't she the prettiest or should I say sexy wearing the white flatform sandals? Kathryn Bernardo is the endorser for the sporty luxe collection. The teen queen nailed it- fresh, sporty, sexy, chic look but pretty overall! 

Primadonna Pre-Holiday 2015 Collection

     Primadonna, a lifestyle footwear brand is known for carrying the latest trends for women's shoes. It caters to a variety of personalities and has a strong reputation for tasteful fashion while exuding style and confidence. The brand has been providing ladies of all ages with footwear that is up-to-date with the latest international designs, while making it more accessible to the local market. Ladies who wear Primadonna are young and fashionable, who loves expressing themselves through what they wear. 

Primadonna Pre-Holiday 2015 Collection

     This collection is composed of 20 styles reflecting the latest "Sport's Luxe" trend that was first set by designers lile Alexander Wang and Helmut Lang. When I saw some of the styles on display, the first person that entered my mind was sporty spice of the Spice Girls. I know it's so throwback but what Primadonna have now is more luxurious and can be worn with sweaters and cold season outfit now that holiday season is near. 

Primadonna Pre-Holiday 2015 Collection

     These chic sporty luxe foot wear have an  affordable price tag that ranges from P1,299.95 to P2,999.95. I'll be posting an OOTD wearing one of the footwear in this collection. To tell you honestly, I'm having a hard time choosing, almost all of them are OOTD worthy! Help me choose, pretty please!

To know more about Primadonna and their daily dose of fashion inspiration visit their official website

www.primadonna.com.ph

Like them on Facebook: Primadonna Shoes Official

Follow them on Twitter: @primadonnaPH

Follow them on Instagram: @primadonnaPH

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ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     One of the biggest international brands, ELLE, marks its 70th year, and here in the Philippines, the recent celebration was a chic fashion hurrah that showcased the iconic styles over the last seven decades along with the most in vogue styles of today.

     The star-studded event was held at Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall. Showbiz power couples were present with their families and friends to witness this grand celebration. Everyone's so excited to see the little ones strut the runway. The event also showcased the latest collection of ELLE Philippines including the travel accessories, kids' wear this holiday season, and other timeless pieces that only ELLE can offer. More details about the celebration below ;)

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     The event was hosted by Nicole Andersson where the fashion fete featured an array of activities including the ELLE Exhibit, with prominent issues of the magazine together with the Kids and Juniors collections on display; and experiential areas where participants got to decorate their own shirts and shoes, take Instagram photos for printing as souvenirs, and learn more interesting trivia about the beloved brand.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Kids got to design their own ELLE shirt and shoes, and even had a meet and greet with the models at the mall event!

     Celebrity stylist Alyanna Martinez also came out to give tips to parents and kids on appropriate and stylish dressing, particularly for the anticipated Fall/Winter season. 

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Celebrity stylist, Alyanna Martinez (right), with host Nicole Andersson (left), shares her styling tips for appropriate but chic holiday dressing for kids from ELLE Kids’ Fall-Winter 2015 Collection.

     ELLE’s celebration wouldn’t be complete without a catwalk presentation, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The limited edition “7 Decades, 7 Dresses” headlined the show with new frocks that mark each of the brand’s 7 decades. See the photos below :)

Feminine Flower Dress- celebrated women's power after the liberation from was in the 1940's    

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Gingham Dress- the sweet dress of the 50's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

MOD Dress- 60's signature dress

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Ascot Dress- of the 70's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Zip Dress- so reminiscent of the 80's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Minimalist Asymmetrical Dress- 90's

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

Modern Dress- 2000

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     A travel segment launched the ELLE Luggage line, with its array of soft and hard shell luggage in red, black, hot pink and copper colors, now available in the country.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
You will never go wrong when you choose to travel in style with the classiest luggage line ELLE has to offer.

     Young fashionistas took over the runway to show off the Juniors and Kids F/W collections. Girls are all set to be the belles of the ball, with flowing, delicate dresses, metallic knits, couture- style suits, tutus and sparkling skirts. Touches of gold, red and silver, plus luxe embellishments like quilting, embroidery and sequins further elevated the collection’s sophistication.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Make sure your kids are dressed in style for their kiddie parties this holiday season with trendy pieces from the ELLE Kids’ Party Collection.

     The boys aren’t left behind, fashion-wise, of course, with trendy bottoms, and cheerful, graphic tops fit for the festive holidays.

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style
Sporty looks from the latest ELLE Kids and Juniors collection

    ELLE Kids apparel and shoes are available at all leading department stores nationwide and at the Ogalala Store at Shangri-La Plaza, East Wing. Yay!

ELLE Celebrates 70 Years of Style

     I'm so excited to shop for Kenzo's outfit at Elle Kids. I'm sure he'll love this collection and will rock these pieces this holiday season. Thank you so much ELLE Kids for having me! Kenzo's OOTD will be posted soon wearing some of the ELLE Junior and Kids' 2015 Fall Winter Collection :)

To know more about their latest promos and updates on #Elle70

Like  them on  Facebook: ELLE Kids
Follow them on Twitter: @ELLEkidsPH 
Follow them on Instagram: @ELLEkidsPH

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