Cover Snaps: June Issue

Hello Charmed!


      I've been strolling around the local bookstore for some inspiration, usually about fashion and magazine matters and I happen to see the latest covers of the some famous page flippers! I took pictures of some that grabbed my attention (read: critique). Covers are really important, first of all because magazines are usually sealed before you buy them!  Next is the appropriateness of the theme/article teasers to your  taste and need. Some are new, some are fresh, some stuck to the old fad. If they effective or not? Let's look at the covers!

I would give Vogue a thumbs-up for their July issue. In this "Ageless Style Issue",  making Helena Bonham Carter as their cover girl  was  a nice classic twist from the usual fashion forward themes.   Women from mid20s to 40s won't miss a chance to catch a glimpse of this, especially those who are torn between keeping or throwing their classic pieces and buying the trends (read: summer cleaning). It's like Bellatrix saying "Hey, you could still be fabulous even after 20 years in Azkaban!". Don't you love the hair? 

 Meanwhile here's the June issue of Vogue featuring Kate Moss. I liked how they made summer issue a high fashion one. But isn't too overwhelming? Kate Moss is regarded as a top model, they could have get a "not-so top" one for this issue (obviously, Tyra Banks won't work too).  Beach chic? Why not Cameron Diaz? Or Gwyneth Paltrow? The could also do a high-fashion shot, yet their cheerful vibe is what I want to see during the summer issue. Looking at the those Vogue issues, I could say that Helena knocked it off.

A back-to-school issue won't be over without featuring Emma Watson as a cover girl in at least one magazine. Trust me. It seems like the people can't get enough of her brainy Hermione/Sam character. In fairness to her, I liked how she sport a sexy preppy teen in here. A fresh, neat look and a strategic peek-a-boo cuts just show that you could stand out and in your own simple way! Really geek + chic!
  

In the local scene, Metro and ABS CBN did a good job on marketing both the magazine and their cover girl. Kathryn Bernardo sported a coming of age, minimalist look in here. With a classic  white midriff dress and a breath-taking cool layout made a different  take  from her  sweet demure image. But I also remembered Charice's cover on Preview (Jan.Feb issue) before, doing the same fierce pose in a minimalist up-do.
Hmmm…. What do you think?

This is not a glossy paper but this got my attention too!

 Cool sequel title. Haha XD

Anyway, they are just my opinions. This is what I gain after a year of writing for a magazine, I think. But I feel like doing this every month! It's fun. I hope I can hear from you too. What do you think about these covers?

Love,

MoMo
  

ZALORA Picks: Pretty Little Liars' Emily Fields' Style

Hello Charmed!

Here's another Jolie Petite Menteuses. That's Pretty Little Liars in French. Haha XD Je parle un peu francais. And I want to refresh my skill in there, so I think I need to have a French speaking friend. Haha! And I think (according to my stats), I have few French readers. Allo, mes amis!

The 3rd part of my ZALORA picks featuring Pretty Little Liars cast is the style of Emily Fields. She's the swimmer and the Ali's "pitbull" as her friends say, 'cause she's the only one on Ali's side no matter what. She loves Ali too much that she became emotional when her best friend was gone.




Aside from this, Emily has a strict parents. That's why she has that laid-back, conservative, sporty look.

Whenever we go to school or party, we all love to dress up and be glamorous but in the end we all just want to end up with this relaxed look like Emily's. The t-shirt-jeans-flats combo and a cardigan cover-up or varsity jacket to finish the look!

I always wear this look whenever I go to school. Since we have no uniforms, and I prefer to walk around the campus, this style is very appropriate.

You could get them too at ZALORA and get 5% discount by entering Charmed123 for purchases Php500 and up!







'Til next!

Love,
MoMo :)


Disclaimer: PLL images from Google images

OOTD: Summer Laid-back

Hello Charmed!

    This post will be the last one I'll make during the official vacation. *sigh*  Because tomorrow is UP's registration days. And it's like Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in our favor.

Anyway, I just want to thank those who invited me to watch Sa Wakas! You spiced up my summer! Haha! For my local readers, don't miss it, okay? :D

Since I had a lot of time dressing up and self-timer-ing myself, I've almost made a stylebook! Haha! Here's an outfit that you can rock when you're jet-setting or travelling around. Especially if you're not so slim or sexy (like me!). When you've gained that extra pound or just don't want to show the big arms (I know what it feels guys :/ ). But that won't stop you from being fashionable right? Right!!

Here's the trick: Like me, I've always wanted to wear this dress, but sadly, it's sleeveless and too girly, so I searched for a cover-up. Instead of picking a bolero or cardigan, I opted for denim jacket for a laid-back look. Since it's kinda big for me, I shrunk. Tee-hee. And another is the belt. Tee-hee-hee. :D
I matched everything, including the accessories and ...


Voila!

I'm ready to stroll the beach!

Earrings- Arteefakt| Denim Jacket and dress -mine (old)| Wedges- Payless
Hype this look on Lookbook and Chictopia

Have you spotted that chandelier earrings from Arteefakt? Actually that is from Paige. She won it from a giveaway. Since she doesn't have ear piercings, she gave it to me! I'm very fond of them!

Dragonfly ring-mine | Watch Bracelet- Craft Monster's Flower Realm

Functionality and style in one! Love that watch bracelet from Craft Monster's Flower Realm!

And my fave hairstyle this summer.... messy bun!!! Whoo! I sooo love the loose hairs and bangs! :D

*emote* Haha XD

I hope you would be inspired by this look that, what ever body type you have, you should just know how to style it and be confident about it!

And most important thing is...



SMILE!!!

Happy Summer!!

Love,
Momo

ZALORA Picks: Pretty Little Liar's Hanna Marin's Style

And I'm back again with another Pretty Little Liar's fashion feature! Now, it's going to be fab! We all know that they're fab though, but this one really the most fashionable one. The ugly duckling that turned into a feisty swan... Hanna Marin!

From Google Images

When it comes to the character, I could relate more to her. Once being taken for granted and being ignored but now she's the popular girl in the school. I don't mean I'm popular too but just like her, I undergo some changes for myself to be a better person :D And that's because I was once bullied. But just like her, I get along with my closest friends a lot. :)

From Google Images

And when it comes to taste in fashion, this is really the one to steal! Hanna Marin's the dressy type and always stands out in the crowd. If you happen to read the books, it was said that she's the trendsetter; she's always the first one (and the best one) to pull off, say, that Prada shoes or Zac Posen dress around their school, aside from Mona of course, her (ex)bestfriend.

from Google Images

Good thing there's ZALORA! There are a lot of fab items you could choose there! And what's more? They have almost every week discounts! Can't count! But here's a discount you could steal right now: GET 5% off your purchases P500 and up when you use our code Charmed123 ! Here are my picks featuring ZALORA!!!

All items available at ZALORA

Enjoy shopping! 'Til next!

Love,

Momo

Hello Summer!!

Hello there!! How's your vacation huh? Say hello to the hot weather, the splash of the water because it's officially summer! (Rhyming FTW! LoL)
Anyway, there were sometimes that I was left alone in the house so I decided to have a photo shoot by myself! Haha! Self-timer mode!

For this, I wore the staple outfit for summer,... what more but white shirt and shorts! I tried different looks with these so tune up for my next posts! But now, I want to welcome the summer with my favorite    colors, black and white! And of course to add flair to these are the colorful accessories!

Vote for this look on Chictopia
Hype this on Lookbook

Notice my flats? You always see that in malls, and as of now they're the comfiest and durable pair I have! I always wear them during sunny days around UP.





                                   

You can't go wrong with the white shirt and black shorts because they can be paired to almost a lot! Feel fresh in white! Go with the relaxed look!


                   

This was taken inside my room Lol haha XD So I apologize for the quality and the poses! But I hope this will be nostalgic... back when we're not yet color blocking and trendsetting :) You can still have fun with the basics, right?

'Til next!



Love,

MoMo :)

ZALORA Picks: PLL's Spencer Hasting's Style

Hello Charmed!!

            As I promised, I wanted to share my current novel fascination… What more but these Rosewood girls that have well-kept secrets and now they are being haunted by someone who knows every little bit of what happens in their lives! Pretty Little Liars!  I know, I know. I'm kinda "late" for joining the mob but at least the PLL3 series on ETC is getting more exciting! *excuses* .  What I liked more is the diversity of the characters and their frantic reactions to A 's notes. You know A is/are such a clever person/ group, and they really had a thing for these pretty girls. A's haunting them… everywhere, every time.

Photo from Google Images

Okay, enough of the mysteries and horror! One thing that interests me is their fashion statement. Different girls, different attitudes and taste in fashion. Let's start with one of my fave!

Spencer is the smart, competitive student who's the only one who will stand up to Ali 'cause she's insecure about her straight A's. She always loses to her sister Melissa and wants to beat her in academic stuff and incidentally, steals her boyfriend. Her family is one of the vintage houses in Rosewood, having a barn and a mill. No wonder she wears the smart casual look; blazers and flats and mod fashion pieces with knee length boots.

  

Photo from Google Images

Photo from Google Images

It's one of my fave fashion statements because I have a lot of black and white outfits and looks presentable whenever going to school or events. It's like getting out of your vintage closet in style. Haha! But if you're having a hard time finding clothes for this style, you could always log on to ZALORA and find what you're looking for! Here are my picks for Spencer Hastings' style!

All items available at ZALORA

Use our code, Charmed123 for 5% discount for orders Php500 and above!




'Til next!

Love,
Momo

Velvet Handmade Wrist Candies by Momo!

Hello Charmed girls!

Here's my new handmade accessories at my newly opened online shop, Miss Bella Mode!





I just want to thank those people who became my inspirations in pursuing this hobby, Paige of Sweet Little Bits (visit her online shop too, Peu de Soleil) and my blog partner Aimee (her shop, Summer Dream). They are actually the first ones to craft arm candies! I got fancy too when I used chains for my earrings, so to be different, I used chains braided with satin ropes! So no itchiness! :D

Here's a preview of my collection!

They are all for 45pesos!!!

So how's that huh? Affordable and cute!

Order now!! :D

P.S. Join my PFW invites giveaway!


Love,
Momo :D

Dream-Catcher Inspired Earrings Collection

Hello Charmed Girls!!


      Cheers to my first ever handmade accessory collection!! Yay! *Claps!* Let me show you my Dream-Catcher Inspired Earrings designed by ME! I've been working on it since last month but I've only had the time to take photos of it today. I'm just too excited!
 
    I've been fancied by the handmade accessories so I've tried my luck on it. After buying some materials and brainstorm on different designs, here are my creations!

Sunshine Dreamer earrings - P65
So far, it's my favorite!

Blue Dreamer earrings- P65
 

Chic Dreamer earrings- P65
 

Lavish Dreamer earrings- P60Aimee liked this design! 

Peach Dreamer earrings- P60

Spring Dreamer earrings- P60
 

Lucid Dreamer earrings - P60
 

Misty Dreamer earrings - P60
   Aren't they cheap enough? What I like in these earrings are that they reflect light(except the last two)! Like the disco ball effect… so when you wear them they flash colors, so lively and fun! They might look big.. But they are so light weight!

 Here's how it looks like when you wear them…
 

Chic Dreamer earrings when worn

My shirt says "Money can't buy Love but it can buy Jewelry". Hoho. Sounds so true.
  

Spring Dreamer earrings when worn

That's my friend/orgmate Lia! I asked her if I could use her as a model, and I told her to pick her fave!
  

Lavish Dreamer earrings when worn

   It's an instant photo shoot! Just as we saw that Beetle Volkswagen parked near AS (Palma Hall)! Isn't the pink Beetle cute? :D

  One design only per pair. Order now before it's gone!

   They are now posted on Charmed FB page and you can message your orders with the ff. details:

Name:
Product Name:
Shipping Address:
Contact No.:
Additional instructions:

 Meet-ups: UP Diliman
Katipunan Ave.
SM North
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 Central Ave.
 SM Megamall (only Fridays and Sundays)


Visit Charmed Facebook page for orders and inquiries!

Love,
MoMo