Monday, July 22, 2013

Good Dress Up Feline. ELENABLOG














 Shorts, ZARA. Tiger Print Onesie, FOREVER 21. Blazer, MOM'S CLOSET. Flats, FREE FISH @ Res Toe Run. Gold Cuff, HISSBLISS. Sunnies, CRAVE MORE.

Don't you just hate it how bipolar the weather is here in Manila? I'm running out of outfit ideas already! haha!

So last Saturday, I went on a Pump Juice Bars date with Christine at The Hub Greenfield District! It's sooo hot outside, it stings your skin! To survive the heat I opted to wear shorts and this pretty onesie I bought from Forever 21 last month! I love the Tiger Print! I layered this mocha boyfriend blazer for a more conservative look and for the rain. haha I think the rain pours everyday so better be safe than sorry. By the way, don't you just love my studded jelly flats? Yes they're jelly flats! They're my favorite pair right now! Super comfy and chic! I can wear it with almost everything! Check them out at Free Fish in Res Toe Run outlets! :)

Wait for my Pump Juice Bar blog post! Excited to tell you all about it!:)

Credits to Christine Liwag for taking these photos!

XOXO
NICOLE

Good Dress Up ZA Cosmetics Re-launch in Manila!. ELENABLOG


I think most of you girls remember ZA Cosmetics because they were once here before! Remember those TV Commercials they had with famous Hollywood celebrities? Yes, that's ZA!

ZA Cosmetics is back here in Manila! Finally! A make up brand that's perfect for Asian skin! They held their re-launch event last July 18, 2013 at SM Aura Premiere. Manila's top women, socialites, media, Beauty bloggers, and some fashion bloggers were present for this fabulous event!
If you're not familiar with ZA Cosmetics, let me tell you more about them.

Za is a cosmetic brand designed to support women who desire sophisticated beauty with confidence and vitality admired by everybody. Both Za skincare and makeup products require no special techniques to ensure easy use and simple skincare steps. However, they can improve your make up while making your skin look naturally beautiful. 

Za cosmetics allow you to shine your life style more beautifully. Za skincare enhances the skin's self-revitalizing power to create naturally beautiful and healthy skin. Za makeup ensures upgraded natural makeup to make the skin look naturally beautiful.

 They have different cosmetics such as moisturizers, whitening creams, foundation, powder, lippies, mascara etc etc! What's good about ZA is their cosmetics are perfectly formulated for Asian skin. 
I got one of these Lip Plumpers in a pinkish shade. I love it! Perfect for my day make up!:)





 The event was filled with lovely kikay people! So nice to attend make up events! Cocktails were provided by Bizu. :)
 The ZA Cosmetics team talking more about ZA...

 A fashion show featuring ZA's selection of cosmetics...


The host of the event Jessica Mendoza. She looks lovely in that pink dress!

BE UNSTOPPABLE! 
These gorgeous ladies walked down the runway in their LBDs in the most fun and flirty way!



The lovely Ms. Danes Lee

ZA Cosmetics Brand Manager

Zhuo-San of ZA Cosmetics

Yuki Tansengco and I with our ZA cosmetics goodie bags!

Hello to these lovely beauty bloggers and Bea from Meg!

The lovely Mikki Galang!

My date for the day, Yuki Tansengco! Thank you I had so much fun! See you soon, love!:)

You can check out ZA Cosmetics at SM Aura Department Store, SM Aura Watsons, Landmark Trinoma and Landmark Makati.

Follow ZA on Twitter and Instagram: @ZACosmeticsPH

XOXO
NICOLE


Good Dress Up Ladylike. ELENABLOG














Cropped Top, Skater Skirt, Heels, Gold Choker FOREVER 21. Gold Cuff, HISSBLISS. Bag, GRENJ BAGS. Sunnies, CRAVE MORE.

Trends has it's way of coming back. This cute cropped top trend is back once again. My grandmother tells me she sported this look waaaaay back when she was still a young lady like me. Must be nostalgic for them to see people dress the same again as they were before. hihi 

Anyway about this look, I wanted to wear something lady-like that day because I'm attending a beauty event: ZA Cosmetics. (will blog about the launch on my next post) I wanted to wear this cropped top since it's been hanging inside my closet since my birthday. Went shopping for basics on my birthday week. Glad I thought of a way to use this cropped top in a lady-like manner. I wore this black skater skirt with it. I wore it in high waist so it won't look too revealing. The use of gold accessories matched this Red and Black look perfectly! Plus my animal printed heels made it look classy and elegant. I'm so happy that I wore this that day because it's scorching hot outside. Speaking of cropped tops, I think these are very versatile pieces. You can wear it in different occasions. You can layer blazers or vests to look formal or for the cold weather and you can just wear it with shorts, skirts, or pants for a casual look. Style tip? Wear it with a high-waisted bottom for a more conservative and classy look!

Share me your take on cropped tops! Comment your blog post/photo links below!:)

Credits to Yuki Tansengco for taking these photos!

XOXO
NICOLE

Good Dress Up SM Ladies� Fashion Announces Plus Size Model Search Year 2. ELENABLOG


SM Ladies� Fashion Announces Plus Size Model Search Year 2
The country�s destination fashion store kicks off search for the new brand ambassador of women�s plus size department

Metro Manila �To empower and inspire plus sized Filipinas to look and feel fashionable, The SM Store is launching its Plus Size Model Search Year 2. Along with a one-year modeling contract with SM Ladies� Fashion, the winner will also win a trip for two to an exciting surprise destination.
The search is part and parcel of SM Ladies� Fashion�s commitment to helping women of all body types find the perfect outfit for every occasion. SM Ladies� Fashion encourages women to flaunt their natural shape with chic clothes specially tailored for sexy curves.
According to Bonibelle Siy, Brand Manager of Jus� Ur Size and Jus� Jeans, �We want to encourage full-figured women to embrace their bodies and have fun being stylish. Through our Model Search, we can help women take pride in their curves.�



Budding female models aged 16 to 40, at least 5�2� in height, and size 2L to 4L can get their unique participation code by purchasing an item from in-house brands Jus� Ur Size and Jus� Jeans. Participants can get application forms and details by visiting the Ladies� Wear Department of SM Stores nationwide or online at smladiesfashion.com and SM Ladies� Fashion on Facebook.

SM Ladies� Fashion Plus Size Model Search 2013 runs from April 15 to June 16. The top 8 finalists will get a chance to compete for the grand prize and the privilege of being an SM Ladies� Fashion brand ambassador.


Jenna Pertgen: A Model Through and Through
SM Ladies� Fashion Plus Size Model Search�s first winner shares her experiences

Two years ago, Jenna Pertgen was your average Filipina student, busy balancing her social life with her studies, sports, and fine arts. Today, she gets approached by people at her hometown in Bacolod, asking if that was her they saw on posters. As the first-ever winner of the SM Ladies� Fashion Plus Size Model Search, Jenna has been the face of the brand and an inspiration for full-figured women across the country.
Jenna always enjoys recounting how her amazing journey began: �One day my mom and I went shopping at SM Bacolod and one of the sales representatives came up to us and advertised the contest. So I joked with my mom, telling her to join because she always wanted to be a model.  And she answered back saying, �You join! So I don�t have to buy clothes for you anymore!�  The very next day, I took some photos and sent in my entry for the contest. �
What followed was an unforgettable experience, a combination of makeovers, modeling and styling classes, and photo shoots that catapulted Jenna from her quiet life to becoming one of the Philippines� more recognizable faces.
Since giving her acceptance speech at the competition�s end, Jenna has been a model in every sense of the word; aside from representing SM Ladies� Fashion�s plus size brands, Jus� Ur Sizeand Jus� Jeans, the vivacious 21-year old is more than happy to share style advice to other curvy women, helping them embrace the beauty of their bodies.
When asked how to take pride in a plus size figure, Jenna says, �I suggest that you add some color into your life. Don�t always wear dark clothing because you think it makes you look thinner. Mix it up. Wear clothes that emphasize your assets and show the world what you have.�
Jenna will soon be passing on the torch to another fabulous young lady at the 2013 SM Ladies� Fashion Plus Size Model Search, and with it the opportunity to uplift women�s plus size fashion in the Philippines. Whoever that lucky individual may be, Jenna knows from experience just how amazing life can be when her name goes up in lights.