Since you all know my fave combo is a denim jacket + a Maxi Dress which I blogged here, I am always on the lookout of some footwear to match its easy breezy style. The usual is an open toe sandal for that casual vibe or if you are going to spike your usual ensemble, then a wedge would be a nice pair.
So while my good friend Helen(e) and Moi are up for some girl bonding, I spotted this red open toe sandals from Hush Puppies in guess whaaaaat???? RED!
Red is absolutely one of my fave colors. Okay enough said!
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| Hush Puppies Sandals |
Oh well, mind you it's one of the most comfy flats I ever had! The upper material is red leather and the inner sole is some sort of "Abaca" material while the outer sole is made of rubber. No need to break your feet while road testing them. I tell you, it's one of the most comfy things in the world.
And another highlight of course is catching up with my friend Helen(e).
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| Miss J and Helen(e) coffee-ing! |
She is like a sister to me. I feel so lucky to have good spirited friends. I am sure you also have that kind of friend you always thought to be like a sister. If you have one, then you must be lucky like me.
Love,
Miss J
Hola fashionistas! So far my usual outfit ensemble life revolves around two things:
MAXI DRESSES!
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and
SHORTS! |
Miss J's wardrobe timeline:
Mon to Fri= Maxi Dresses or Jeans
Weekends= Shorts
Miss J= Happy
Okay here's the deal: On usual work weekdays, I would probably be wearing maxi dresses more often than jeans. On weekends you would probably catch me sporting some shorts. I may not have the most fashionable legs in the whole wide world but I wear shorts like it's the end of the world, lol.
I guess wearing shorts reminded me of my childhood as a tomboy. I have no recollection that I ever played with barbie dolls. I was always with the boys playing those hard to beat boys' games, mind you. Even my dad at some point thought I was going to grow up like a man, hahaha! But of course, I was girlie girlie all the way deep inside me since I started having crushes at 14 (ehem!).
Aside from the bandage thingy which I really really like, I am also crazy about "Maxi Dresses" these days. I maybe the last person on earth to like this but I have no regrets. Before we call the "Maxi" a blast from the past, at least I fell in love with it:)
Now what is a maxi dress? A maxi dress is an informal or formal lengthy dress worn by women. Maxi dresses have hundreds of different designs, some for older ladies, and some are fashionable for the younger teenagers or young women. They can come in tartan, stripes, polka dots, floral patterns, and solid colours.
Now what is a maxi dress? A maxi dress is an informal or formal lengthy dress worn by women. Maxi dresses have hundreds of different designs, some for older ladies, and some are fashionable for the younger teenagers or young women. They can come in tartan, stripes, polka dots, floral patterns, and solid colours.
I am not a fashion guru and I just happen to like fashion but let me share to you some tips on how to pull off this great invention called "maxi" no matter what size you're in which I have gathered:
PETITE:
- A maxi dress can really swamp you up and make you look shorter and chunky, but the trick here is to choose a style that is well-cut - that means choose a full-length dress that sits more closely to your body
- To avoid looking like a tent, your petite shape needs a more structured dress, so try a maxi dress with a defined waist like for example empire waist, and if you need to minimize your tummy or the preggy look of an empire waist, wrap a basic belt around the thinnest part of your waist. The best hemline dress cuts for your frame are: Straight, A-line and bias-cut
- Elongate your figure with a v-neck
- For some extra height, wear pumps, wedges or high heeled sandals
- Look for maxi dresses in solid colors, especially black, olive green, deep purple and dark brown. You can also wear light colors but it still has to be a solid to 'draw' a straight line on your frame. Avoid horizontal and large patterns.
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| Nicole Richie |
PLUS SIZE:
- Long dresses are the perfect match for your frame as it minimizes large hips and legs
- If you have a wide or big bust, halter style or thicker straps will look flattering on you. Note: Thinner spaghetti straps will only make your upper part larger because of the contrasting proportions.
- Medium to large prints will complement your figure a lot better than tiny ones, but solid, and neutral dark colors like black, dark brown and olive green are preferable to help slim down your shape. Note: If you have a thick waist, place a solid dark colored belt around the thinnest part of your torso. This will give you a more balanced and lean frame as well as bring out a waist.
- Create a lean vertical line on your shape with v-neck.
- Loose-fitted maxi dresses will only make you look boxy, so choose a dress that fits closely to your body without being to clingy, skimming your curves.
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| Kim Kardashian |
And so when I started revolutionizing my own version of the "Maxi", I wanted to appear as fierce as possible hahaha. And so I opted to try this:
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| Leopard Dress: Trevise (Glorietta 5) Cardigan: Mental Bag: Charles & Keith Sandals: Lilian Watch: Kenneth Cole |
Raaawwwwrrrrr (with matching hand gestures)!!! Hehehehe!
Remember ladies, you can always find the right maxi dress for you no matter what size you're in. Ciao!
Love,
Miss J
