Denim in bloom

This year's Purple Sale is a case of "quality over quantity."

While the haul might not be as plentiful as the past sales, the gems were really gems.

Just like this denim ensemble fro RAF.

It's a denim vest and skirt, made from the same dark denim material. What makes it interesting is the floral details scattered around the pieces. They're also made of denim, has frayed edges, and are all detachable! That's fashionable yet practical.

Just like flowers, this is a fresh take on the denim-on-denim trend.

Double Denim week: Life is Pleating

This has got to be the fastest and easiest Stella buy in my history of Stella buying.

The moment my eyes locked in and saw this denim ensemble from afar, my fashion instincts kicked in and propelled me to the rack to snag these:

It's a beautifully pleated denim coords. The top is a sleeveless, pleated blouse made of dark denim. And it has cute ribbon details in front. The skirt is made of the same denim and the same pleating style. These 2 pieces complement each other so, so, SO perfectly.

Yes, this double denim look gives me life!

Double Denim week: Turn it up

This blog is a witness to this observation: Stella is such an underrated fashion brand.

I've been buying Stella for more than a decade, and I've been consistently amazed with the type of clothes they churn out. Of course, there are some misses, but mostly they've been hits.

Riding on the denim trend, they have a lot of very nice denim pieces on their racks today. And this double denim ensemble caught my eye instantaneously.

It's a skirt and top combination. The top is cute because it's designed like an inverted denim jean. The skirt is made from the same material, but it has this turned up detail that gives it an edge.

I'm excited to see Ate turn up in this denim ensemble.

Double Denim week: Blowing bubbles

 No, this isn't a post about that popular 90s clothing brand. But that begs the question, "What happened to Blowing Bubbles?"

But that's not what this post is about.

We're on day 2 of Double Denim week, and today, we have this outfit that's centred on a bubble skirt.

The skirt is from Penshoppe, and was on-sale! Then, the top is from SM Woman, and it was also on-sale at 50% off.  

This outfit is another example of "classic with a twist." The top is a classic looking button down, but the bubble skirt is the twist part of the story.

And now that I"m realising that this is also an LFLTAT outfit, I'm blown away!

Double Denim week: Out of the Boxy

There are so many nice denim pieces out there these days, you can actually dedicate a week for double denim pieces.

And that's exactly what I'm doing.

First up is this denim duo that has a very relaxed and boxy fit.

The top is from the RAF x Nicolo collection. It's a tie back top made of medium wash denim. It has a boxy silhouette which gives it a modern edge. The belted, wide-legged pants are from The SM Store, and the shape gives it a super easy-breezy vibe.

If a nonchalant, cool-girl went out in a double denim ensemble, this would be it

3D: Double Dark Denim

Although denim is a fashion staple, I've been noticing more and more denim pieces coming up and out these days.

Plains & Prints dropped their DNM Studios collection recently, and per usual, there were a lot of covetable pieces.

Just like this pair:

Yup, it's so good, I had to buy it stat!

The pants are cuffed, dark denim pants with side button details. The top is a loose, sleeveless top with a boxy silhouette. And together, this outfit gives a very nonchalant but cool vibe.

It's so cool, Ate wore it immediately.

And that's the sign that the outfit is doubly good.

Dolled up denim

There are a lot of ways you can elevate denim. 

You can do it by pairing a denim item - like jeans - with a more luxe item like a silk blouse or a merino sweater. 

You can do it though accessories - like a sparkly shoe, a statement belt, or a tweed jacket.

Or you can make a dress with a lot of fashionable details that elevate it. Just like this dress:

Overall, the dress has a baby doll vibe. But it's done in a very modern way. From the cuts and seams on the bodice, to the sleeve that puffs up at the lower part, to the big neck tie that further enhances the "doll" look.

This is more than just "Denim done right," It's "Denim done wonderfully chic!"

Two tones of style

Unpopular opinion: I'm totally onboard with the Canadian Tuxedo.

While some people might find denim-and-denim too much, I'm from the belief that it's actually cool and a great easy-reach outfit.

Plains & Prints - with their recent DNM studies collaboration - has its own take on this trend.

It's a denim top and skirt. The top is a jumper-style top with buttons in front. The strap can be brought up or to the side to give it 2 look options. The skirt has two-tones of denim, which is a good breaker.

Here's another proof that denim-on-denim is a look you can pull off with style.

LFLTAT: Distressed call

And the denim on denim saga continues.

Was just passing through The SM Store (yeah, right) and saw this denim ensemble that caught my eye. 

It's a denim skirt and vest combo in dark denim. What made this pair interesting were the distressed details on both pieces. For the vest, the hem was distressed, exposing the pocket. For the pants, the side slit had distressed touches, too.

What's even more interesting is that both items were on sale. So, this ensemble was less than P1000.

You did it again, SM. You did it again.

Denim & White: Pearl-fect!

The fact that this is the 5th post in a row that features denim & white is testament of how versatile the concept is.

And here's today's fashion entry.

The top is from Zara, and what's interesting about it is the fact that it has a built-in pearl necklace. Yes, it's attached to the dress by a metal chain and clasps. And because there are clasps, you can actually remove it. (Especially if you'll wash it in a washing machine.)

To make the outfit even classier, we have dark denim jeans and ballet flats.

Perfect!

Denim & White: Belated Bangkok

Thanks to this series on denim and white tops, I'm reminded of this fabulous BKK find that hasn't been posted yet.

So, here's today's Denim & White outfit.

The top is from Pratunam, and it's a white polo with a graphic print of 2 paws holding a flower. The cool thing about this is the fact that the flower is 3D! It can be removed, too.

Because the top is already so ornate and eye-catching, the classic dark denim jeans sets it off perfectly.

Better late than never!

Denim & White: Go wide

Sometimes, a simple detail can elevate a classic. 

For example, wide-legged jeans with an exaggerated cuff.

This is actually a semi-D.I.Y. pair. The jeans are from the Patty Ang x Bench collaboration from 2019. Found it in one of the Bench sale racks recently, and snagged it without any second thoughts.

The original pair was designed to be very long. That detail is what made me decide to have it cuffed. Actually, cuffed jeans are making a comeback in the fashion world.

After our modista did her magic, the jeans looked so different from its original look. The contrasting colour of the cuff gave it the oomph it needed.

Of course, the shirt had to have a detail, too. Thankfully, Memo had this white shirt with an oversized silhouette and a ruched front. 

And to cap the outfit off, the red ballerinas from Stradivarius.

This is so chic in so many levels.

Denim & White: The Lady

There's something about a boat-neck top that make it so lady-like.

Maybe it's because that style has been a signature of Audrey Hepburn for the longest time. And as we all know, she's the epitome of being a lady.

So, we take that lady-like, boat neck white top and put together this ensemble.

The top is from Penshoppe and the long, slim denim skirt is from Memo. Together, the ensemble screams quiet elegance.

Audrey Hepburn would look awesome in this ensemble.

Denim & White: Dressed up

One of the most classic fashion combos is denim and white. 

If you look at Gap, they've built their fashion empire on a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. 

Global fashion brands - from Zara to H&M to COS to Uniqlo - have their own iteration of this fashion stable.

So do I.

But instead of the usual combo, let's dress it up a bit.

The cropped denim jacket is so cool! The fabric has a nice colour and weight. It has a unique shape. Plus interesting details like the cuff and collar. It was a find at Pink Manila. While the dress from The SM Store is a cotton spaghetti-strapped dress with a bubble hem.

It's fun to dress up denim.

LFLTAT: Jump Twice

There's this stall inside Puregold Cubao that has long caught my eye but never gotten around to check out. It's a small stall filled with denim products in all shapes and sizes.

After a grocery run, the decision was reached to finally stop by and check out what they're selling. And boy, it was such a good decicsion.

They had a trove of denim jumpers, and the price was surprisingly cheap! And with less than a thousand pesos, was able to put together not just one look, but two!

LOOK # 1:

This light denim jumper had a tapered silhouette and pockets in front. To keep things simple, got a ribbed tank top from Straightforward to complete the look.

LOOK # 2:

This one was a dark denim jumper, also with a shape that's cut close to the body. To create a contrast, the inner blouse is a loose, striped shirt from Uniqlo.

This is twice the chicness for just less than a thousand!

D Squared

No, this isn't about the Canadian fashion brand.

But I'll get to them in a moment.

This is about how fun and fashionable a denim on denim look can be. Especially with the right pieces.

This ensemble is from 2 of my go-tos. The top is from Human, and the cargo jeans are from The SM Store. And let me just say, the jeans are super cool. The multiple pockets elevate it!

I'm amazed how these 2 denim pieces from different brands managed to come together seamlessly, as if it were just from one place.

Denim Diva

You can always dress up denim. But this dress takes that comcept a notch higher.

This denim dress from Bershka is made of a stretchy material in a medium wash that makes it good to wear for both casual and dressy occasions. The silhouette is very streamlined and flattering, and the neckline area has an interesting, asymmetric shape. The thigh-high slit adds a hint of sexiness.

Speaking of sexy, check out the back.

It's another one of those dresses that looks as great coming or going. Fitting for a diva.

Denim that's both casual and sexy. Good job, Bershka!

Jumper

For the longest time, Ate Bullet has been looking for a denim jumper. She's been looking for it both in stores and on-line. I've been looking for it at my usual haunts. And we even looked for it together during our siblings-day-out a few weeks ago. But we can't seem to find the right one.

Then, last weekend, I saw a really cool denim jumper when I dropped by Megamall. It was so cool that I had to snag it. It was so cool that I had to get a matching shirt and pair of brogues for it.

And Ate Bullet loved the whole ensemble that she wore it today.

It's the type of outfit that'll just make you jump for joy.

Double Ds

Most people are wary about wearing denim on denim. The most common worry is that they'll look like an Western-film extra or that they just stepped out of a saloon.

Personally, I think denim-on-denim is cool. Especially when done right. That's why when I was looking for a gift for my niece, Kai-Kai, I gravitated towards this denim combination.

It's a Derek Heart denim dress coupled with a Derek Heart cropped vest. The materials of both items are soft denim, and I've decided to mix light and dark denim.

The combination is very youthful, which fits my 15-year old niece. And it still has a touch of edge because of the denim combination.

Now I don't think this ensemble reads western or saloon at all.