Style Icon: Audrey Hepburn

A symbol of glamour and sophistication, legend of the cinema, one of the greatest inspirations to many women around the world. This is a woman who stayed alive after her death, a woman loved by everyone, synonym for femininity and fashion perfection. It can only be Audrey Hepburn.

One of the iconic dresses in the history of film and fashion designed by Givenchy

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Trend alert: Tolani scarves

If you like cozy winter accessories, this one is a must-have for you. Many celebrities and bloggers consider Tolani scarves as a perfect addition to any outfit. The Tolani designers have combined elements of traditional cultures blended with the modern design elements to create elegant and fun- to-wear products. Take a look at the various ways you can use them to add an instant flair to your look.

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Tutorial: Simple Everyday Make-Up

I posted the other day the ways on how I wore my basic white top and I came up with a simple make-up also to match with my outfit. Today, I am going to share with you the make-up tutorial on how I came up with this look. I actually just used two (2) color of eye shadows (a lighter shade and a dark shade) in this tutorial to justify the post title about a simple make-up.

A Simple Make-Up

Here are some products I've used in achieving this look. 

The step-by-step instructions:

Step #1. I skip with the moisturizer because I used my Etude House BB Cream in Refreshing. I squeezed out from the tube a small amount only and using my slanted foundation brush, I applied it evenly onto my face.

Step #2. I set my BB Cream by applying my IN2IT two-way foundation over it using my powder brush.

Step #3. Eyelids!

Apply the similar eye shadow color you have (it's like a mix of green & gray) using any small eye brush from the outer to the inner 3rds of your lower lash line.

Step #4. Crease!

Apply also any very dark brown eye shadow you have (provided it is matte) using a bullet brush from the outer to the inner 3rds of your lower lash line.

Step #5. Blend! Blend! Blend!

Step #6. Brow bone!

Step #7. Eye brows!

Step #8. Lash line!

Step #9. Contour!

Then, bring it up by stroking at the sides of your face to create shadow that will give an illusion of slim face.. I also contoured my nose using a big eye shadow brush. Do not forget your jaw line also. To make it more natural, I stroke the remaining product in the brush lightly on my cheeks.

Step #10. Blush!

Step #11. I applied a very small amount of champagne eye shadow mixed with a Stila in Moonlight eye shadow onto the corner of my eyes to make my eyes pop more and to make my face look even brighter. 

Step #12. Curl your lashes and apply your favorite mascara. I used Maybelline Volum Express.

Step #13. Lips!

And you're done! Here are some bonus photos before I get my hair curled and get ready for the photo shoot with my hubby.

This make-up is perfect for an everyday wear to work. Skip the contouring and bronzing steps, I really find this make-up look just so quick and easy to do. Talk about NARCISSISM, I hope I didn't get you bored with all my faces. 

I hope you find my make-up tutorial helpful.

iamjenniya

Ways To Wear A Basic White Top

Advance Happy New Year to all!

Why that is every New Year comes, aside from doing a general cleaning; I always find myself working very hard in cleaning out my closet? Is it just me or you do, too?

Okay, so there was one afternoon when I opened my closet and some pile of clothes fell down. I think I have lot of stuffs or maybe our closet is just literally small to make all our stuffs fit in. Hmm...

I selected clothes that I hardly wear (circa 2-3 years ago) and put it in other container for disposal. My siblings and my one & only niece will benefit from those and some are reserved as giveaway for my friends. While as I was doing segregation, something popped on my mind when I saw one - a basic white top. Do you know that a white basic top or a blouse or a dress is a must in your closet? I love whites! 

Rumor Has It by PeopleArePeople

If you wonder why the photo has still a tag, well, I took this photo as soon as I got home when I bought it for future blog purposes and speaking of it - just like today's post. 

I bought this white sleeveless last October 2011 before we went to Mindanao. I know that the weather in my hometown is always hot and humid all-year round and a basic white sleeveless would be perfect when we do a stroll. A white clothes tends to bounce back the sun's heat and it absorbs less heat than of any colors of clothes. To stress this out, avoid black tees when you know that you're going to spend more time under the sun because a black clothes absorbs more heat.

Moving on, basic whites (top or bottom) are easy to style with and is versatile to pair or to layer with. Avoid whites if you know you're a little bit bloated because it will make you look even bigger. In my case, I'm in denial, so please just let me wear it. Lol. So, after a much hard-work of compiling the clothes that need some loving and clothes that need some care in the hand of others (friends and my siblings), I came up with this post of styling my favorite basic white sleeveless. 

Office Outfit No.1

If I am still reporting to an office on weekdays, I would definitely wear this white top with a trouser. Always remember, if your top is fitted then pair it with loose bottom. And if your bottom is fitted, then your top should be a bit loose.

Of course, a blazer would complete this look for a modest finished. I wear it with a tiny Brown belt and a very dark brown high heels.

Outfit Details:

Shoes: Matthews

Belt: Forever 21

Necklace: Tiangge

Trouser: Surplus Shop by SM

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Office Outfit No.2

It is white and very, very basic. As I've mentioned earlier, this basic top I have is a combination of a blouse and a dress. If you are fond of wearing dress in reporting to office, this is just perfect for a corporate look but still looking chic and sexy.

It is stretchable, so I just pulled it down to make it longer. Wear it with just a tiny belt to make you look taller and it gives the illusion of long legs. 

Try it with a scarf! Remember, less is beautiful. Don't accessorize much. Just add a watch and a pair of bracelets would do. Don't forget the blazer to keep the modest look when needed like for a meeting.

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Office Outfit No.3

Back in the day, I always have a denim blazer when I work because our air-con unit in the office cool down the place very quickly and later on very, very cold. Brrrrr!!! Denim is a thick fabric so it's just perfect for layering and fights the cold temperature.

I changed my high heels to a wedge shoes to fit with my denim blazer. Denims can make you look tough so I guess the wedge shoes can balance your look than of the stiletto high heels. Agree?

Outfit Details:

Shoes: Matthews

Wedge shoes: KEDS

Belt: Forever 21 & SM Acessories

Necklace: Tiangge

Blazer: PeopleArePeople

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A Dinner Date/ Party Outfit

After a long day of work or a long week, a dinner date awaits with your girlfriends, boyfriend or your husband. Sometimes you and your office mates would like to hang-out in a club or a party. You can actually wear the same outfit provided you have prepared a clutch bag or a hand bag.

Since the fabric is stretchable, I pulled the bottom up for a sexier cut. I paired it with a stiletto shoes with a black and bronze/ gold design to match with my feathered clutch bag.

Outfit Details:

Shoes: Janeo

Necklace: Tiangge

Clutch bag: CMG

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A Common Outfit

After getting off from work or just a common day like weekend, use the basic white to a simple date or a simple stroll in the mall with your loved one (a boyfriend or a hubby). In my case, I love wearing mini-skirts or shorts.

I pulled up the dress and fold the edge in my hip area. 

Outfit Details:

Shoes: KEDS

Necklace: Tiangge

Belt: Babo

Hand bag: XOXO

Fyi, my hubby was the one who take all the shots happened in our roof deck. He directed all my poses. Okay, that are my ways to wear a basic top. How about you? Do you have a basic white tee? How do you style it? Care to share? I hope you find this post helpful.

iamjenniya

Mulberry bags

As you probably know, Fashion Is My Drug is a huge fan of Mulberry bags. Looks like these cuties instantly became the most wanted handbags thanks to fashion icons like princess Katherine Middleton, Leighton Meester, Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Olivia Palermo and many more fashionistas, who are faithful worshipers of the Mulberry brand.

The most popular model is surely Mulberry Alexa bag, named after Alexa Chung, the new fashion's "it girl". Almost 10.000 names are on the waiting list to purchase it.

Here are some of the most popular Mulberry models. 

Mulberry Bayswater

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Get The Look - Miranda Kerr

She is young, successful , charming fashionista. Her secret? Simplicity.

Wearing comfortable clothes her daily looks are casual-chic while in the evenings she turns into bombshell!
Her perfect figure allows her to look stunning in any outfit.

To get her look you should start with always fresh and light makeup. If you don't have her perfect skin,use light tone matte cover and peachy/pinky blushes. Lips are either nude-pink or red varieties.

Next step - shoes - nude & black pumps are all you need.  :)

Miranda is all about dresses & skirts in almost any occasion she finds a way to make ultra mini dresses look stylish and classy? Her secret is in simple colors & textures without sequins or too many colors.

Being practical her bags are big & spacious, in whole variety of colors to spice up her simple outfits.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK?
Comfortable & simple with dress with simple nude shoes glammed up with red bag& lips

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Victoria's Secret Pink

Victoria's Secret Pink collection is described as a comfy yet chic wear. Pink stands for the independent spirit - true of heart, intelligent, and empowered.
We love their crazy designs, sassy prints and vivid colors. Lingerie have never been so fun!

Here are some of our favorites:

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Stylish manicure ideas

Our hands and nails can say a lot about ourselves and our lifestyle. A woman should keep them clean, well taken care of and always impeccable. Nowadays there is a lot possibilities so it's more than easy to find the perfect look for your nails. Keep in mind that every style is allowed, as long as they're good looking.
 Fashion Is My Drug gives you a couple ideas.

Minty manicure is one of the greatest 2011/2012 trends. 

Leopard nails don't necessarily have to be cream/brown/black.

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Bling It Up

You have probably noticed that Fashion Is My Drug adores sparkling, shiny things. Flashy and elaborate jewelry pieces have always been trendy, but nowadays even phone cases, i-pads, furniture and nails are being embellished with dazzling jewels.

The question is: How much bling is too much bling?
If you don't want to look like rapper Lil Jon, we suggest you to have only one sparkling item, for example shoes. If you have a bling jacket, wear it with something neutral, like a little black dress we mentioned in one of our posts. Bling things hate each other so make sure they're never together on one person (this doesn't apply to Lady Gaga). :)
So, let's see some of our favorite jewelled items.

  

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It's Christmas!

It's 9 hours to go before the birthday of our Jesus!

So before everybody go crazy with Christmas greetings and get busy reuniting with your family and relatives, let me greet you now a Merry, merry Christmas! God bless everybody!

iamjenniya

The Truth About Marilyn

“I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else."

Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe was doubtlessly one of the most loved famous people of all time. Men wanted to be with her, women wanted to be her. The queen of pin-ups never stopped astonishing us. Even 50 years after her mysterious death, people still talk about her dramatic life, her imperfect but impressive beauty, her attitude that could break every single heart... She was an inspiration to many, in fact she still is. Famous and less famous women around the globe, such as Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Nicole Kidman and many, many more, are still trying to impersonate her, to act like her, to look like her. But we had only one Marilyn.

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Fabulous watches

Your time is valuable, so make it stunning.

Watches have always been one of my favorite accessories and true objects of desire. A good-looking, quality watch can pretty much embellish your outfit and add flavor to your look. When it comes to these adorable fashion accessories, "less is more" isn't neccessarily true. These days women proudly wear massive, eye-catching bling watches.  However, we have rounded up some watches that will certainly take your breath away. Enjoy!

It's all about sequins

Do you like sequins? We adore them, and New Year's Evening is the perfect occasion to sparkle like the most beautiful star up in the sky.
The only rule when it comes to this trend is that you shouldn't wear more than one sequined item. So, if you're wearing a shiny skirt or pants, let your top be simple, and vice versa.

Take a look at our favored sequin pieces.

What do you think?