On Dressing Up
just around the corner in every woman’s mind – is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.
– wilhela cushman
i am, admittedly, a fashion-conscious lady. but it is not just about the simple owning of things – the latest trends, prettiest accessories, or the most breathtaking pair of shoes – that makes me go the extra mile when dressing up. sometimes it is not a simple matter of self-expression, either.
when i dress up, i like to be transported into a world of play-pretend…a world where there is no judgment, no ridicule, and no one to tell me that i cannot dress the way i dress because it is different or inappropriate or just plain weird.
and certainly when i dress up, i like to come up with looks that are different from each other, too. because what is play pretend without the thrill of transformation, of an almost-daily make-over, the kind that makes your heart beat just a little faster and your face planted with the most ridiculous smile?
this shirt, for example, is something i wanted to wear “differently”. it would of course be fine on its own as a dress, or perhaps with some tights underneath. a pair of statement shoes would complete the look. but i wanted to play with layers and proportions. i wanted to stand out from the people who would wear this piece with its likely companions. so i wore my black maxi dress underneath.
but even that wasn’t enough. i experimented with the skirt’s length (full and hiked-up), just to show that even the most simple, basic pieces can be worn many ways.
to me, dressing up has always been, and will forever be, fun. (;
oversized shirt/dress – c/o simone’s closet
maxi dress – thrifted isabel marant
wedges – michael antonio
knit beret – forever 21
October 9, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Bestie! love the way you styled that shirt! it made it more classy.
you know, you being the Bestie that you are, makes me look at you in awe kasi i can really relate to you. na-inspire talaga ako sa mga sinabi mo! 🙂 play-pretend, i do that too.
xx, Channie
http://ceenpee.blogspot.com/
October 9, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I love this entry 🙂 love, love, love 🙂
October 9, 2010 at 9:32 pm
You're so beautiful! xo
October 9, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Pretty bestie 🙂
October 10, 2010 at 1:00 am
I like how you wore it! You pull the long-skirt trend very well!
October 10, 2010 at 1:41 am
super nice shoes 🙂
October 10, 2010 at 6:43 am
this is a nice post.. and you're right, "but it is not just about the simple owning of things – the latest trends, prettiest accessories, or the most breathtaking pair of shoes". I would agree with this one
October 10, 2010 at 8:23 am
The message on your shirt dress hits me! Yup, it's gonna be love, love, love….
October 10, 2010 at 9:16 am
i think this is my favorite post of yours now! that mustard yellow beanie is so freaking adorable on you and i love how you changed up the skirt's length and it changes up the entire look! the way you always experiment with different looks is so inspiring! and you pull off different looks so well! 🙂
October 10, 2010 at 1:56 pm
woah is that a knuckle ring? nice..
October 10, 2010 at 3:02 pm
I can't agree more on everything you said. I find it hard to concentrate when I don't like what I'm wearing. Sometimes, I feel like wearing really simple things, I take off accessories and replace them sometimes. There really is that unexplainable joy.
<3
October 10, 2010 at 6:24 pm
so adorable bestie! i like what you wrote here! 🙂 and i want your skirt!
October 10, 2010 at 7:58 pm
t-shirt over maxidress is something that i would wear actually and u've given me more inspirations how to wear them and such so thanku! 🙂 it's the comfiest thing to wear ever.
October 10, 2010 at 9:20 pm
That shirt is just lovely! And you are, too! 🙂
October 11, 2010 at 12:11 am
inspiring!:) and you know i love those shoes!=0
October 13, 2010 at 1:36 am
i love the whole outfit especially your accessories! 🙂 if i may ask where did you get your chain connector ring? it's so chic! 🙂
October 13, 2010 at 3:24 pm
@Mary Ann: It's from Aldo. (:
October 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm
hi bestie! what shade and brand of lipstick do you use?? i'm on the prowl for DARK maroon-ish lipstick..and i like yours!!
October 14, 2010 at 3:44 pm
@Anonymous: The one I am using here is from Ever Bilena, the shade is called Storm. It's awesome and dirt cheap 😀
October 17, 2010 at 8:34 pm
as i was backtracking your post. this ones i love the best! 🙂 dressing up will be forever fun and i liked what you have said *what is play pretend without the thrill of transformation*
i can totally relate! :)now i am inspired to dress WHATEVER i want, without the pressure of thinkin what others might say.
MISSY S
http://MYSTYLEFILES.INFO/
October 19, 2010 at 11:29 am
grabe.. amazing post.. very well written!! i like your pov on fashion and how you did this look based on your personal mood, style, logic etc. basta.. astig! 😀 this is so effortlessly chic!
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October 22, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Hello! I just want to know what brand and color of nail polish you're wearing? It's a really lovely color. Thanks! 🙂
October 24, 2010 at 4:41 pm
@Ylla: It's OPI's Strawberry Margarita. (:
November 1, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Couldn't have said it any better! 🙂
November 8, 2010 at 10:10 pm
want your shirt so bad !!