Zalora Style of the Week

Just the inspiration I needed. Gonna attend a retro themed party this coming weekend.

Got to rest because of a viral infection I caught. Huhu. Been sick for a week. :(

Well, visit ZALORA for these awesome stuff. What I love about them is that they do not have hidden fees and they just put the price out there. You don't have to ask. (Like a lot of online shops are super secretive about prices and shit like that).

Remember to use the code "IrinaTanw" to get your 5% discount. (Minimum of 500 peso purchases)

Androgynous fan must-have

This is one word that gets thrown a lot at me. Simply because I do look like a boy sometimes, and other times a girl. And I don't mind because I love androgynous looks on women. I think there is something about it that's really classy and sexy at the same time. That's really why I cut my hair so short recently. I love playing around and bending the gender line. I'm a gender-bender! (Futurama reference sorry I watch it too much).

I don't think it's offensive that a nice cashier girl in KFC says "Sir" to me. It's funny! Sometimes people don't really know that I'm a girl especially when I dress very manly. (And I do that a lot!)

So for me, if you're gonna pull off an androgynous look, here are the basic must-haves:

A nice well tailored blazer

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Blazers are an awesome way to push your look to the androgynous side. Specially the ones with the shoulder pads. I love blazers! They are very versatile. When you think a dress or an ensemble is close to slutty or trashy, add a blazer. It works wonders! Lakas magpalalake! It really transforms your look. I think suits are very manly and strong that's why blazers just puts the edges on your body.

High waisted trousers

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This type of pants/trousers are perfect for gender-bender-ing! I also love that it creates an illusion of a smaller waistline. (Perfect for people like me!) It also elongates your legs and makes it look like it goes on forever! Paired with the right shoes and accessories, this could take you to places! 

Brogues

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Love brogues. They are everywhere. I think the better option for buying brogue shoes are buying the "manlier" designs. I really like the manly version better than the slimmed down smaller versions. Good ol' fashion brogues are pretty! I remember my father owned plenty of these "dressy" shoes. I would urge him to wear it out because I thought they were cute and pretty. Sometimes I wish my feet were longer and bigger so I can borrow them all from my father!

So those are my must-haves if you do like the androgynous look. But if you really just wanna "dip" and just try androgyny one baby step at a time, I suggest pairing these with girly girl pieces in your closet. For just a hint of androgyny why not use the pants then pair it with a floral corset? Or wear the brogues with a flirty skirt/dress?

p.s. missed blogging really long and boring everyone to death with my """fashion""" advice. (those were sarcastic quotation marks) hahaha. And this is from a self appointed fashionista. Toodles! :)

Zalora Item of the Week

DRESS WITH FULL FRONT BUTTONS

by Charlie

I honestly love this dress and I love this brand. I have seen their clothes and they are all so unique and fun! I would totally wear this and maybe wear a sweater because of the rainy weather we're having. 

And this dress is only PHP899, and Zalora is kind enough to offer FREE SHIPPING for all their items. AWESOME!

More awesomeness is that I am one of the brand ambassadors of Zalora! 

*CLAP CLAP CLAP*

And because I love giving, enter the voucher code IrinaTanw to get an instant 5% off your purchase. (But you have to buy at least Php500)

What's even more convenient is that they accept online bank payments! :)

Emerging trends that I love

Trend report. damn I want me some of these... photos were from their respective website.

DOLCE AND GABBANA spring summer 2013 collection

They say they're so into baroque. These are some of my favorites:

LOVE EVERYTHING. the boots the dress the hair the expression. I wanna wear this out or something. I'll feel like a garden!

The "silk scarf" trend is really picking up. And this dress just screams class! I think if you're wearing this it would feel like you own 10 yachts or something! 

This shirt is super sophisticated. Love all the details. I feel like I'm looking at an old beautiful painting!

I love this dress. Absolutely sexy and stunning.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN spring summer 2013 collection

also features a kind of baroque style as well. Victorian shiz going on I think? And I love how sexy and androgynous everything is. 

I love everything! HER SHOES. gahhhh why must this be so expensive? I love the jacket. It screams sexy and sophistication.

Winner pants to make your legs look super duper long! I love the top, very contrasting with the chains.

This is absolutely gorgeous. The cut of the dress is super flattering. Should have worn something like this when I went to prom!

RAJO LAUREL spock and savile collection

Modern cut out and panels. Love his designs. Super refreshing and contrasting to baroque styles. I also love the concept of this photoshoot!

This dress will be very flattering to any figure! Love the details!

Love all the details specially the jacket/blazer.

This is just WOW. Love androgynous stuff so this definitely is a beautiful ensemble for me.

I LOVE EVERYTHING!

This dress is super gorgeous. I would've bought something like this also for prom. Yes I know it's black but whatevs. HAHA

Specially love Rajo Laurel's designs because it is super wearable! It speaks chic but it truly is wearable if you're a normal person. haha

So what's your favorite trend/piece?

Bags bags bags

Window shopping again! This has become my addiction due to the fact that I don't really have money to buy anything!

Saw these bags over at BagInc. And I swear my heart skipped a beat.

super perfect bag when I feel like pulling off a rocker look like this:

rockstar by irinameow featuring ripped shorts

                                        

This bag is super cute! I can imagine lots of looks for this bag! But I would probably pair it up with this ensemble: The pop of blue would totally make this look super chic.

peachy princess by irinameow featuring cotton shorts

This leather gray bag is super duper cute! It's not super dressy so you can use it everyday, specially if you're a student like me! I would use it with something like this look:

the student by irinameow featuring black shorts

This beautiful satchel leather bag is perfect for a cute ensemble like this:

Casual date by irinameow featuring a sleeveless tunic

Oh *sigh. I have so many ideas for these bags. Wish I could have one of them! Hihi.

So go forth and explore BagInc. I think their products are worth looking into! I read all about the compositions of their bags and I love that they are super high quality materials!

And oh because I love getting a good bargain, you can avail 10% off of your purchase at BagInc.

Just put the code TEN% and you get your discount! This discount has no expiration date! So from me to you, go out and get yourself a bag at BagInc. :)

15% off at Romwe

Hello ladies and gents!

It's been my hobby to browse online shops for some time now. I think I'm kinda getting hooked by these online shops. Everything's so pretty and beautiful.

I came across Romwe.com one day when I was browsing another blog and  MY my! Lovely clothes! I especially love their one of a kind dresses! :)

Love the color on this one! It is super feminine and soft!

This one is super unique! Imagine, eggplants on your dress <3

This dress is super cute and feminine. Kinda reminds me of the ombre hair trend.

This one is simply adorable! I love the fabric and the glittery stuff. It makes you feel like you're wearing the stars!

Anywho, ROMWE is giving 15% discount on EVERYTHING IN THE DRESSES CATEGORY!

SO come on down at ROMWE and buy your one-of-a-kind dress today! This promo is only until Feb. 25, 2012 so hurry! They also ship for FREE with no minimum order!

Just enter the coupon code: DRESSES15%

One coupon per costumer only. :)

HAPPY SHOPPING :)

Sequins Party

sequin party by irinameow featuring a sequin skirt

Alice Olivia sequin top
£340 - harveynichols.com

Sequin racerback tank
$325 - calypsostbarth.com

Halston Heritage nylon shorts
$411 - my-wardrobe.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors sequin skirt
£150 - harveynichols.com

TOMS flat shoes
€70 - jades24.com

Forever 21 high heel shoes
$25 - forever21.com










Stuff I would like to have if I ever had the money right now! Sequins are very dramatic and classy at the same time. Paring it up with  gold/bronze and black makes it all the more classy and sophisticated.

I especially love the sequin racerback tank with the blue at the bottom! It is super unique and I think shall go well with some faux leather leggings and sky high black booties of some sort. You can also tone down the "party vibe" of a sequined clothing by pairing it up with lace or chiffon fabric.

Like wearing the black sequined shorts with a white chiffon blouse or a peachy long sleeved sheer blouse. Then wearing a feminine pair of heels or sandals with a dainty color like peach, gold, white or a light brown.

Spending all day on polyvore is my happiness. It's like window shopping and I don't even have to leave the house! :)