Good Dress Up Denim on Denim + Tiger Pad Guesting. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Denim on Denim + Tiger Pad Guesting. ELENABLOG

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Hiiii! :)

I must say, being a working girl really ate up my time and made me on a blogging hiatus for months! Actually not just work but I also chose to stay away from the computer on weekends to spend it with my family and friends. But now, I finally squeezed in some time to document outfits and write this blog post. Honestly, even though I dress up nicely at work (yes, we're required to dress up like a walking mannequin) I can't take pictures of my outfits everyday because I'm busy. hehe I just post outfits on my instagram account: @nicooolesantos.

 Anywaaaay I'm really excited to share this one to you because I finally have decent pictures and stories to tell. A lot of things happened to me these past few months. Awesome things actually. As much as I want to jot down everything here, time won't allow me to stay up too late because I have to wake up early tomorrow and I'm afraid I might bore you. haha! Still, I'm obliging myself to do so because I owe you one interesting post for being M.I.A. for months. ;)

I'm really thankful for all the things that happened and is happening to me right now. Really. First, even though I'm busy at work, I love what I'm doing and I just got regularized YAY! Second, I'm really enjoying spending time with my family and friends these past few days. I feel like a Superwoman whenever I manage to get things done at work and be good in being a sister, daughter and a friend to the people around me. Lastly, besides being a good sister, daughter and friend, I'm really happy being a girlfriend to the most awesome guy ever! (Yiiieee..Hi love if ever you're reading this. haha ew cheeseball ).

On the other note, I did something for the first time recently! I was invited to be a guest in Tiger Pad, a TV Production in the University of Santo Tomas to be interviewed live. It was shown in every establishment in the university. I was really excited because I'll be going back to my alma mater and I'll be doing this interview! Let me share you what I wore and what happened during that day! :)

Denim pants, Charm Bracelet, Necklace, Stilettos, Bag and Belt, FOREVER 21.

Who says denim is boring? I say otherwise! Denim is chic. I've decided to wear this denim on denim outfit, something casual yet chic for the interview. It's a school thing so dressing up comfortably is a must and I've planned lots of things to do that day. The secret to denim on denim dressing is wearing denim in different shades and wearing minimal accessories. Denim is heavy itself so wearing lots of accessories can make your look overdone. In this outfit, I chose to pair whites and a bit of gold to my denim duo. :)

 Feels so good to be back! I've missed UST! Quite nostalgic actually. :)

 As soon as I got there, the people of Tiger Pad oriented me with the flow of the show and the questions to be asked so I could make up my thoughts already because it's a live interview.

 Commercial breaks! Look at our studio! Small yet perfect for a campus TV production! Great job Prime Productions!:)

 I was asked about tips and how to's on Thrift shopping. Being thrifty was their main topic that day. Different ways to be thrifty in food and fashion. I find it a good topic for college students. 

 The Tiger Pad Team! Thank you for having me for your first Live TV Show, Prime Productions! I really had a great time! :)

So there, I hope I was able to pay up for my months of absence with this post! haha! Expect me to post regularly again soon!:)

Share me your take on the denim on denim trend! Tweet me @nicooolesantos or comment your links below! :)

XOXO,

Nicole

Good Dress Up In The Pink. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up In The Pink. ELENABLOG

BLOGGERS UNITED BU7 BU7SUNSILK fashion Nicole Santos nicolethedressupdoll ootd pink Sunsilk

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 Dress, Heels, Bracelet, FOREVER 21 | Necklace, SM Accessories | Watch, CASIO

I chose to wear pink for my Bloggers United 7 outfit! I think you've noticed that most of the bloggers that day are wearing pink or anything with a touch of pink! Of course we are! We're celebrating Bloggers United with Sunsilk this time! That's why I chose to wear this Sunsilk Pink dress! I came from work that day before going to Bloggers United that's why I chose to wear something that's presentable for work and for my next events!  Honestly, pink is my favorite color but I don't have that much pink inside my closet! Got this dress from Forever 21! It's so breezy and flattering! Perfect for this hot hot weather! I wanna buy it in every color!:)

Anyway, how was your #BU7xSunsilk experience? Again, I was so happy to meet everyone! Bloggers United has been the most interactive event I've ever been to! It's where bloggers and readers communicate to each other face to face! Admit it, it's nice to see a face to that someone you've always admired on the internet right? Plus, there were lots of games, prizes, booths and more items to shop! Everyone's dressed up so nice with their favorite bloggers as their style inspiration! Of course, I wanna see your #ootd s! Tweet or comment your links below!:)

Thanks to my laaav Cher Lui Pio for taking my outfit photos!:)

XOXO

NICOLE

Good Dress Up Good Morning, Sunshine!. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Good Morning, Sunshine!. ELENABLOG

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Knit Cover Up, Tank top, Shorts, Boots, Earrings, FOREVER 21 | Watch, CASIO 

Even though the weather's so humid, I don't mind. It's the season to wear my shorts, skirts, sleeveless clothes, short dresses and swimsuits! You gotta love Mr. Sun cause he'll be gone in a few months. Actually it started raining already haha! On lazy days, I always opt to wear high-waisted shorts (to make my legs look longer 'cause I'm just 5"2 hihi), a tank top and a cover up! This look is very versatile! Perfect for a hot and cold weather. All of us have our looks for casual or lazy dress up days, so that's mine. Now, I wanna know yours! Tweet or comment below your lazy dress up outfits!:)

Don't forget to join my BLOGGERS UNITED blog giveaway!
http://nicolethedressupdoll.blogspot.com/2014/05/bloggers-united-and-sunsilks-summer.html

Photography by Kyle Shih

XOXO
NICOLE

Good Dress Up Plaid is Rad. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Plaid is Rad. ELENABLOG

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Dress, STYLESTUNNERMANILA | Heels and Earrings, FOREVER 21 | Timepiece, CASIO

Graduation month is over! We can finally say "Hello Summer!". You know what summer means? Beach, roadtrips, vacations, music festivals and many more! For me, summer also means wearing my favorite summer-y prints! Florals, Nautical Stripes, Aztec and Plaid! This plaid drop waist dress is very comfortable, casual and chic! Perfect for your everyday activities such as random days in the mall, going out for a picnic, or just simply sipping cold drinks at the nearest coffee, tea, juice shop! The drop waist style of this dress made it look extraordinary. I opted to wear this pair of sexy heels to give a more sophisticated look. 

It's already summer! I wanna see some of your summer looks!:)

Photography by Kyle Shih

XOXO,

NICOLE

Good Dress Up Bag District Mystery Gift Box Giveaway Winner!. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Bag District Mystery Gift Box Giveaway Winner!. ELENABLOG

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The long wait is over! :)

I've already picked the winner for my Bag District Mystery Gift Box Giveaway http://nicolethedressupdoll.blogspot.com/2014/03/bag-district-mystery-gift-box-giveaway.html :)

and the winner is...

a Rafflecopter giveaway

CONGRATULATIONS JEENA AGUILAR @jeenabear101 !!:)

email me nicooolesantos@yahoo.com and Bag District bag.district@yahoo.com.ph your contact details to claim your prize!:)

Thank you to everyone who joined my giveaway! 'Til the next!:)

XOXO

NICOLE

Good Dress Up Monday Blues. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Monday Blues. ELENABLOG

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 Blazer, High-Waisted Jeans, White Pointed Heels, FOREVER 21 | Cropped Top, NOUN PH | Bag, GRENJ BAGS

I'm back! Being on blog hiatus for so long made me so guilty for being irresponsible that's why I put extra effort in this blog post! haha!

Anyway, it's March already! I can't believe how time flies so fast that the 3rd month of the year's almost over! You know what March means right? Graduation! May it be a high school or a college graduation, I congratulate everyone who's going to graduate this school year! I remember my college graduation last March, I was sooo happy! Although graduating means not spending time with your buddies all the time, the happiness for each other overrule everything! You can finally say you did a job well done! You finished school and about to enter a serious phase of life, having a job and applying all the things you've learned in school. Working is not so bad at all, especially if you love what you're doing. So to all the graduates out there, make sure to ace a job that you really want, not because it pays the bills$$$ (if you know what I mean hehe) or else you'll be burned out. You're just starting your career, you have few months or years to explore your capabilities and skills so you would know which career you really want to pursue. 

I am now on my second job and I have to say that working for a retail company is great. Since I love fashion, designing, styling and everything about it, might as well live to it, right? :)

Working in the line of fashion, I always require myself to dress up to the nines! You can always play with your clothes and have the perfect work wear. Yes work is tiring so might as well look good so you won't look tired. This applies to everyone, not just to people who works in the line of fashion. Corporate attire is boring if you wear boring colors and pieces. Try mixing it up a little like this outfit! I paired my royal blue blazer with my high-waisted pants for a formal yet chic look. I mixed things up a little by wearing a sexy cropped top, but of course make sure to check your company's dress code before planning your outfit. When it comes to the shoes, choose a sexy pair of shoes when wearing pants. You're wearing something that covers your stems so add a little height to look smart! There are a lot of ways to revamp your work wear, but what's more important is your attitude/personality, it reflects in the over all look.

Share me your work wear ideas! Leave your links below of Follow and Tag me on Twitter and Instagram @nicooolesantos!:)

By the way, you have few days left to join my Bag District Giveaway! JOIN NOW: http://nicolethedressupdoll.blogspot.com/2014/03/bag-district-mystery-gift-box-giveaway.html :)

Photography by Kyle Shih

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XOXO

NICOLE

Good Dress Up Malling in Style: The New Mega Fashion Hall. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Malling in Style: The New Mega Fashion Hall. ELENABLOG

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The Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall�s game changing new wing, opens on January 28, 2014 as a premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination.

Global Fashion Brands. Together. Here

What�s trending at the new Mega Fashion Hall?  It is home to the flagship stores of the world�s most popular fashion brands Uniqlo and Zara.  Many new global brands will be opening their first store in the Philippines at the new wing, including Denmark�s Vero Moda, Spain�s Pull & Bear and Uno de 50, LA based Joe�s Jean�s, London�s Savile Row and Burton, French shoe brand Nao de Brasil, and US skincare label Philosophy.

It is also the future home of the much awaited Swedish retailer H&M, which will open its first store in the Philippines in the middle of the year.

Contemporary Cuisine

It�s a moveable feast at the Mega Fashion Hall as it brings together some of the most exciting international dining concepts � Hong Kong�s Michelin Star dimsum restaurant Tim Ho Wan, the first Saint Marc�s Caf� of Tokyo, and gyoza specialist Osaka Ohsho.

Foodies will also love homegrown specialty restaurants like Abe, artisanal pastries at Chez Karine, and the hearty Viking�s Buffet.  And of course, the Mega Food Hall opens up a whole new world of dining possibilities.

Lifestyle and Leisure

The Mega Fashion Hall sets the standards for premier leisure and entertainment.

Here, film enthusiasts can enjoy the larger than life IMAX Theater, as well as private screening functions at the Director�s Club, which has its own butler service.

An Olympic- sizedice skating rink and a fully computerized 14- lane Bowling Center complete the new mega lifestyle experience.

Here's the list of the brands and stores that are open and coming soon in the Newest Mega Fashion Hall!:)

	NOW OPEN	COMING SOON
GROUND LEVEL	Uniqlo	H&M
	Vero Moda	Zara
	Superdry	Savile Row
	Pandora	CK Jeans
	Stuart Weitzman	Dune
	Joe's Jeans	Badgley Mischka
	Hedgren	St. Marc's Caf�
	Chez Karine	Cinnabon
	Bono Gelato	Tim Ho Wan
		The French Baker Salon De The
		Chelsea
SECOND LEVEL	Uniqlo	H&M
	Ever New	Zara
	Giordano Ladies	Pull & Bear
	Guess	Bershka
	G2000	American Eagle Outfitters
	Make up For Ever	Topshop
	Philosophy	Aeropostale
		Agatha
		Thomas Sabo
		Longines
		Shiseido
THIRD LEVEL	Uniqlo	H&M
	Giordano Concepts	River Island
	Camaieu	Topman
	Warehouse	Miss Selfridge
	TW Steel	Dorothy Perkins
	Victorinox	Burton
	Yosi Samra	Fox
	Quiksilver	Ellesse Italia
	Sledgers	Sports Central
	Volcom	Toms
	Mountain Hardwear	Wenger
	Salomon	Uno de 50
	O'Neill	Ippudo
	Eddie Bauer	Tuan Tuan
	Nao Do Brasil	Lugang
	Havaianas	Rosanjin
	Boqueria
	8Cuts
	Abe
	Osaka Ohsho
FOURTH LEVEL	SM Bowling & Billiards	Gruppo Armani
	iL Mercante Di Venezia	Schonbek
	Moen	Home Matters
	Illuminati	Bangerahan Antiques
	Larry's Curtain	P+G Design
	Color & Life	Leather Spa
	Move	Vikings
	Invitation House	Mochi Cream Caf�
	Scribe
	Celebrations
	Wrapshop
	Qrius
FIFTH LEVEL	IMAX	Aivee Teo Skin & Laser Clinic
	Director's Club	Brow Haus
	SM Skating Rink	Strip
	Active Fun	Tokyo Posh
	Academy of Rock	Lookbook
	Blo Blow Dry Bar	Instant Art
	Heavenly	Keeping it Together
	Paper Thinks	Xulera
	Lucca Bakery Pizzeria	Alterations Plus
	Serenitea	Gandiva Archery
		Bingo
		Kool Kids
		Pinkberry
		Mega Food Hall

Yes, I know you're excited too! I can't wait for these stores to open!!

XOXO

NICOLE?