LFLTAT: Calliope calling

Was finally able to visit Calliope in UP Town Center again, and it feels like ages since my last visit there.

Maybe because it really has been ages.

The visit did not disappoint.

They still had a sale rack with items up to 70% off, and this ensemble is a product of that sale.

The dress is this classic striped shirtdress in a cotton material. The side ties give it an edge and lifts it. 

The sandals are these Grecian-flats which goes well with the relaxed vibe of the dress.

This outfit is perfect for a place like Santorini. And it's less than a thousand!

Skirt week: LFLTAT, too!

And here's the big reveal for skirt week.

Each of those skirt ensembles are also Looks For Less Than A Thousand!

Yup! The checkered one was the cheapest, while the green tribal ensemble is closest to a thousand.

Fashion can be fab and frugal, too!

Skirt week: Mixed-up tribe

Whenever you find an article of clothing that's really nice and chic, you buy it in all available colors!

That's a philosophy I often follow, especially when it comes to t-shirts.

So, that beautiful tribal skirt in green that I wrote about yesterday? They have it in mustard! So I had to buy it!

Now, this color also had a matching shirt, but I decided against buying it. Instead, I decided to mix it up and pair this printed skirt with a plain shirt!

This shirt is from Penshoppe, and it's amazing how the color perfectly blends in with the dominant colors of the skirt. Then, the blue sash is what breaks the monotony, giving it a much needed breather.

See, a plain and printed combination with a tribal theme can be just as chic!

Skirt week: Green Tribes

This week's posts will be about skirts. And it all started with this quote that Mark and I suddenly remembered:



But no, it won't be about hideous skirts. On the contrary, this week's posts will be about some nice skirts that I've found over the course of the weekend, at some of my favorite haunts.

The first one is this green, tribal print skirt from Calliope. I'm really digging the African vibe, the vibrant color, the contrasting belt, and the ease of the design.

Lo and behold, the skirt had a matching shirt! And since I'm super in love with the print, I had to get both.

Together, it looks like a pretty, tribal printed dress. But, as separates, you can wear the skirt with a plain top, or the shirt with jeans.

No skirting the issue. This ensemble is definitely fabulous.

In Poetic Fashion

In Greek Mythology, Calliope is the muse of eloquence and poetry. She always created beautiful things, that's why she's often seen with a tablet or paper on her hand.

With that context, the fast fashion brand Calliope fits its namesake.

It's an underrated brand that isn't as big as H&M, Zara, Cotton On and the other more famous fast fashion houses in Manila. But despite the size, they're really big on style. Whenever I pass by their store, I find something covet-worthy.

On this weekend's trip to Calliope, I found - and had to buy - this skirt.

It has a beautiful, African print which is so vibrant and eye-catching. It also has a classic flare silhouette, and a gross grain ribbon to accentuate the waist.

Then, I paired it with a plain, black tee from the same brand.

Like the poetic creations of Calliope (the muse), this ensemble from Calliope (the brand) is also a poetic thing of beauty.