Roberto Rodriguez sexy top

dare to bare and be frilly and fabulous!! =)

i saw this top a couple of weeks ago, and printed it out and asked myself whether i could ever be brave enough to wear something as head-turning as this. and by golly the answer is a big YES! =)


Roberto Rodriguez Silk-Front Top $275 or PhP 13,984.49

gorgeous, isn't it? it's sexy. it's fun, with a touch of old-world glam. it's like a modernized mourning dress from The Renaissance, only you wear it for guys to mourn over the fact they can't have you! lol.

it's silk and has a sheer lace front. it can be worn sleeveless (as shown in the first photo), or with cutout half sleeves (shown below). it has a banded waist and a cheeky silk tie on the side.

price-wise, it's not that bad, really, especially noting that this is like one of those pieces in your wardrobe you can just hang and stare at and it makes you smile knowing how sexy you'd look in it. so-so tops that nobody else but you would think is eye-catching actually cost more! :)

perfect for those spontaneous night outs with the girlfriends. oh, and do keep count, and tell me how many heads you've turned with this baby!

other top picks for NM's top 10

the day has come for TT to be sane again...hopefully. i wish you luck, my dear dear friend. in more ways than you've ever wished or even planned. but then again, our neurosis is what binds us together and lets us be. i have to stop here, before you tool up on me. lol!

so anyway, i'm still happy about the fact i was able to feature just one item per category in my personal picks for Neiman Marucs' top 10. whatever, right? but really, it's so surreal for me. just knowing that i was able to narrow down on my iwanttohavethemall streak.

however, no amount of hypnotism or self-talk can change a materialistic bitch into a saint. maybe some sort of narcotic, but drug-free? nevah... =)

Diane von Furstenberg Printed Wrap Dress
$345 or PhP 17,712.51

this is such a classic. so versatile. i, personally can't get enough DVF wrap dresses. in every single gorgeous print and solid color.

and talk about mileage! i've worn mine to weddings, to parties, to clubs, to brunch, to dinner, to church! lol! SO worth every single penny dropped!

it served our mothers well in the 70's, and it's still rocking our world NOW! ;)

definitely a staple in every girl's wardrobe...

Vince Draped Cashmere Sweater & Tank

Sweater Price: $275 or PhP 14,118.67

Tank $40 or PhP 2,053.62

Vince ring belt $125 or PhP 6,417.58

love the sweater, love the belt, but we can all do without the tank. =)

i don't care if it's 100% cotton. i'd use the 40 bucks to add to purchasing another sweater in a different shade! lol. 100% cashmere, babe. worth it, anytime. ;)

Prada Leather Oval-Buckle Belt

$295 or PhP 15,145.48

who can argue with Prada? ;) besides, imagine all the possibilities you can poof up in your wardrobe with this belt?

i'm loving the pewter over the black.

when it comes to "rock chic", nobody does it better than Alexander McQueen. i usually don't go for the whole "look", but his magic has made me a convert quicker than i can ever say, "no way"! =)


McQ Striped Tee

$130 or PhP 6,674.28

McQ Skinny Jeans

$225 or PhP 11,551.64

personal picks for NM's TOP 6-10 for fall

my top picks for Neiman Marcus' TOP 6-10 essentials for the fall....

6. Narrow Pants

Goldsign 14-K Gold Envy Jeans
$325 or PhP 16,675.26

from afar, most skinnny jeans all look alike, right? but i got glued to this particular one in an isntant. it's your typical dark wash jeans, with a golden twist ;) it has 14-karat yellow gold spun into the fabric. talk about feeling royal...discreetly! lol!

7. Dresses
BCBG Max Azria Kimono Wrap Dress
$280 or PhP 14,366.38

i spent SO much time ogling at the dresses in their selection, that i had a seriously hard time deciding on just ONE piece. i had to eliminate at least 5 favorites, and was tempted so many times just to post a classic wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg just to make it easier for me! lol! *lazylazy*

but definitely no regrets on this one. price is just right for a versatile wrap dress like this one. hello, a Prada keyring can cost just as much! lol! it's 100% silk with white ribbon & black lace-print trim.

beautiful, just beautiful...

8. Bold Gold
Rebecca Norman Oval Hoops
$150 or PhP 7,696.28

18-karat yellow gold vermeil.
classic, cheap, versatile, and just imagine the mileage! you can wear this even in your 60s!! i even know women past their 70s who still wear hoops (and of the J.Lo kind!) lol!



9. Black Leggings
Norma Kamali Catsuit
$170 or PhP 8,722.45

yep, the 80's is back, and have no plans of going away anytime soon. lol! thousands across the world have already pulled out their leggings from their disco days at the back of their closets, and wearing them everywhere! some even to church! lol!

if yours are already worn out...and well, stretched out, you can always buy a new pair. sure, you can go for the $12.99 ones at Target or Costco, but you can also slash some serious dough on a luxe piece like this one. why buy just plain leggings, when you can buy an uber-sexy catsuit? teenyboppers wear leggings...you, on the other hand, are a lady of zhazhing. ladies, represent!! ;)


10. Boots and Booties

Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle Boot
$870 or PhP 44,638.40

any season in 2006 would just NOT be complete without featuring a Louboutin. everybody's in on the craze...unfortunately, so am i. they're sexy as hell, and photograph oh so well!!! lol! they even make my awkward feet look like Aphrodite's! lol!

hate to break it, but yeah...Manolo just have to take a break and relax for the rest of the year or so...Louboutin is hot, and we all just want to be burned, baby! lol!

there, that's my TOP 10 picks for the fall, according to neimanmarcus.com...and despite the financial incapacity, i have this strange satisfaction just drooling over these items for the past 36 hours. lol.

personal picks for NM's TOP 1-5 for fall

ok, so i've decided to just to have my top picks for Neiman Marcus' TOP 10 for the fall season in two installments. i'm either not smart enough to figure this whole simultaneous uploading bit out, or i'm just not as patient as i'd like to be. maybe both. wait...yes, it's both. =)

i had such a hard time picking out my favorites from the selection provided, but i narrowed it down so i could stick to the plan and have just ONE item per category. besides, i don't have much time coz i'm already running late for a meetup, so excuse the short descriptions. i can always just yak on about the rest on some other post. ;) ...and will do!

so here's my personal picks from their TOP 1-5 selection...

1. Black and Gold bags


Miu Miu Maltese Napa Shoulder Bag
$1,445 or PhP 73,901.49

i just love how it's so much like an Hermes Kelly --can be worn on the shoulder, or as a handbag.











2. Red Accents



Dior Cannage Drawstring Bag, Medium
$1,245 or PhP 63,672.91

this is like a super-soft version of the Louis Vuitton Noe. i'm an LV-whore, but definite choosing this over its LV counterpart. =)


i also love the D hardware accent dangling on the side...
3. Belts


Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Snakeskin Belt
$560 or PhP 28,640.02

i know, i know, kindda pricey compared to my usual dibs on the belt department. but hey, it's Dolce, it's gold, and it's snakeskin...

3 elements of qualifications for having a hefty pricetag! lol

4. Tunics

Karoo Mark Eisen Cashmere Kimono Sweater & Long Cami

Sweater is $396 or PhP 20,252.59

Cami is $83 or PhP 4,244.86

i love the modern drape thing going on in this sweater. plus, it doesn't hurt that it's cashmere!

as for the cami, you can always just buy the sweater, and buy a cheaper cami, but of the same cuteness and comfort! =)

5. White Shirts

Theory Ruched Top
$95 or PhP 4,858.58

also available in black and gray (same price, equally gorgeous)

Theory has always been very dependable when it comes to modern yet classic silhouettes, all with a contemporary twist. and they're not as expensive either. and i am totally loving those sleeves!!!

definitely, this, i'm buying...because i'm sure i can afford it. lol.

Dior shades and the modern peasant top

i'm keeping this short coz my mouse is all screwed up. it took me almost half an hour just to log on to Blogger for crying out loud!

remember the peasant top days? well, i personally didn't give in to that trend then. not when YSL first started to pour in on all the fashion glossies everywhere, not when the rest of the designers started to follow trend and make their own, and especially not when SM and Metro started to produce their own!! lol!

but damn, i don't care if i'm like ages late, but i'm SO into the modern version of those nasty off-shoulder ones:

Peasant Blouse & Boot-Cut Jeans, both from the illustrious Yves Saint-Laurent collection. photo creds: neimanmarcus.com

Peasant Blouse is $348 or PhP 17,850.63 marked down from a whopping $695 or PhP 35,649.96!!! (still hefty, if you ask me. but..but...it's pretty! *pout*)

Boot-Cut Jeans are $448 or PhP 22,980.12 marked down from $895 or PhP 45,908.94!!!

*low self-esteem mode* yes, omg...i canNOT afford that! I WANT MY CARDS BACK!!!! you guys might've noticed i've REALLY REALLY tried hard to be practical in my shallow NEEDS. not just wants, i'm serious. =P and if i do have that amount to splurge...hello new handbag!!!

let's go to something more attainable, less depressing and less daunting on our financial life...
call me stupid, but this is exactly the photo i posted on MySpace. lol. i didn't have anything decent without my oh-shameful face in it. me shhyyyyie...

but i seriously love them. i know everybody's been donning oversized shades, it's almost sickening...but Cebu's too damn hot and just glaring to NOT have at least a decent pair.

Christian Dior overshine glasses for $240 or PhP 12,310.78

i still haven't looked up where to buy online, much less go to Executive Optical or Acebedo to check. just been to damn busy...slacking. ;)

photo creds: style.com

top picks for new designer markdowns

i tried to resist...but i just couldn't. you all understand how i feel right? i should really unsubscribe to these damn email newsletters from all my favorite sites. it really just started with innocent curiousity, and wanting to be updated, just looking at all those eye candy...which in turn have evolved into this whole monstrous addiction for online retail!! =( or =)... sheesh!!!

i was browsing AGAIN through the SALE section of eluxury.com and i just can't help but post these lovely goodies to you guys...hoping that at least one of YOU can get your hands on them, instead of me. and hopefully, you guys can do it soon, so it'll be sold out in like a few days, and i really wouldn't be able to find a way to get MY greedy hands on them!!! lol!

for the past two days, it was those two DKNY glazed leather bags (my "substitutes" for the almost-impossible to get Balenciaga Le Dix Motorcycle bag). tonight, i had eyes only for these four beauties. and all less than $400! see??? be proud of me please for trying my best to be frugal!!!! lol! i have so long dreamt of being a "smart shopper". and i think i just might be able to pull this off...especially coz i'm no longer daddy's little girl, and i need to "grow up", zero expense account, and all... *POUT!!*

Rock and Republic
Flame Trim Pump with crystals's original price? $495 or PhP 25,468.49...

NOW ONLY $249 or PhP 12,811.42!!


this can most definitely spruce up any solid-colored outfit. be it a wrap-dress, or even just a tank or tee with a pair of gorgeous skinny jeans!

Dior

Diorlita Espadrille Sandal. original price? $375 or PhP 19,294.31...

NOW ONLY $188 or PhP 9,672.88

they have these in orange as well...but i'm loving this lime one just fine! DIOR espradilles for less than 10K PESOS PEOPLE!!!

TAKE THAT eBay PEOPLE!!! LOL!! =)

Dior Diorlita Wraparound Sandal original price? $360 or PhP 18,522.54...

NOW ONLY $160 or PhP 8,232.24!!! NOW C'MON! THAT'S ALREADY A 10K DROP!!! lol! *evil tempter*

now THIS is especially dedicated to flats-loving Cebuanas. we all know how almost impossible Cebuano men are when it comes to stilettos...they pick on you nonstop, even when they're loving the effect it (stilettos)gives us! lol!

edit: OMG!! this pair is even CHEAPER at saks!! ONLY $127.90 or PhP 6,580.65!!! BUY NOW NOW NOW!!!

DKNY
Gold Stretch Twill Jacket original price? $295 or PhP 15,178.19

NOW ONLY $179 or PhP 9,209.82

ok, i know you guys might not see this as a "bargain". but REALLY, it IS.
1. it's a DKNY (LOL!!! label whore label whore!!!!)
2. this particular color is quite uncommon, and can carry on even after a few years. it looks almost neutral!! screw BEIGE!!! THIS ONE'S A MUST!!!
3. it'll be perfect for Club Vudu or Formo...then afterwards snuggle up at Mr. A's or Mountain View (for you Cebu party people) ...in style!!
4. it's simply just GORGEOUS!!

JC sweats part 2

ok, maybe i'll also just buy the pants...they're too adorable to pass up. i'll buy both pairs and also pose like this. now if only i could make it work so as to hide all the flab i've gained since summer started...tsk tsk tsk! oh baby oh baby! lol!
i love the "vicious" detail on the back! don't you?;)

follow up on Juicy Couture

remember those candy-colored JC sweats? it was the year of pinks, acquas, sunny yellow, teals, and limes. and who can forget the infamous chocolate brown and baby pink combo? god, i mean everybody! especially since USA Sports decided to make their own versions...in polyester and some sort of cheapass stretchy fabric. call me a snob, but i still prefer the buttersoft velour or fleece sweats of JC. and to think once upon a 4AM, i threw them at the very back of my closet when i realized how everybody was starting to look like they were going to the gym 24/7. the moment of epiphany struck when i saw a bunch of girls wearing them (the USA Sports kind. lol! wicked bitch) hanging out at Bigbucks at 3AM. sorry gals, it was just too much color to wear "out" supposedly coming from Vudu. i swear, i couldn't believe it...i was all like, "you went to Vudu wearing THAT?" in my mind, of course. silently bitching. what were you thinking?!?!?! and oh my god, i forgot to mention they were all toting those nasty jelly kellys , plastic see-through bags with multicolored mesh (again, plastic and mesh!), and those shiny patent PLEATHER gym bags with large number patches horribly stitched on both sides (usually a number 7 and in candy colors as well)!

still, despite my highs and lows with JC...i've come to love them once again. i tried to resist, but i couldn't. well at least not for these two pairs...all the other pieces were either too matronly, or too "busy". what do you guys think? nice, noh? and for my Cebuanofriends...it's wearable even in Cebu where the weather's a bitch (especially lately), and yet we all can't imagine leaving! and you can do what i just plan to do...buy the top or hoodie ($128-158 or PhP 8,209.43 (max). prices are quite similar to other popular favorites such as Roxy and Billabong)and forget the pants. i plan to wear them with johnson or bermuda shorts. love? LOVE!=)

inlove with the color GOLD

we all know it's been a great year of metallics. since late 2005 til now everbody's going gaga over metallics! but i personally still favor gold amongst the rest. silver doesn't even come close to my 2nd fave. rose gold is! i ♥ it to death!! here's a couple of my "must have items". most are a bit pricey, but i don't care! swipe those credit cards until they crack, pay for the new credit card replacement, and once you get your shiny new card back in the mail, put it on your brand newguccissima wallet...in (what else?) GOLD! LOL!

gucci horsebit wallet in the famous gold leather...SO delicious! for $590, it's SO worth it! available at gucci.com

here's another one of my favorite brands Sean Combs. i absolutely love their new women's line. only one perfect word to describe it = LUXE!

isn't this jacket just TO DIE FOR??! it's priced just right at $250. and mind you, it's not just the jacket i super love. it's the whole ensemble! the top ($62) is beautiful at the back (i have it in black), and the shorts (also for $62) are gorgeous. this is actually an old photo from Neiman Marcus. luckily enough, i was able to save it a few months back, since they're no longer available now. :(

this of course is one of the sold out Kate Spade items last year. the broome street continental which retailed for $195. it can be used as a wallet or a cute clutch.

i have millions of other items i'd just love to post but alas, i have don't have the time, nor the energy to do so.:) LOL. update soon!! new blog, new schedule. note to self: must be religious in updates! LOL!