WHAT I WORE: Casual Summer Luxe
6:46 AMSo, summer is definitely coming to a close... and I think I'm going to miss it terribly. Who wouldn't?
You all saw and knew what summer was like for me--great beach escapades, fashion events, new friends, and good times with old contemporaries. I could only send this summer off with the hope that the next one will hold even a tad bit of light to everything that transpired these past 2 (or3?) months.
Sob, sob... okay, I gotta stop before I get all teary-eyed with all this nostalgia. That said, and given just the right touch of sun to go with it, I "said adieu" to summer in this casual day classic ensemble:
WEARING
silk paisley button-down -mom's own
studded belt- Primark
denim shorts- Guess Jeans
strappy wedges- Xhilaration
brown leather tote- SM
Boy am I glad mom has great clothes... well, at least to have aunts and friends with great style to give her great clothes. You see, mom is totally from a parallel universe when it comes to fashion--yep, we have had major throwdowns before because she gave away MY stuff like the perfect Dorothy Perkins black pumps or a pleated Nine West bag or an old Prada wallet(!!!!) simply because she didn't give a care in the world about them. Yep, that kind of mom. Argh, you can sense my frustration, right?. But well, gotta love (and hate, lol) her! Also, a humongo thanks to my make-up artist and close friend Chiqz Espinoza for the Xhilaration wedges from the US. thanks hun!
But I thank her for this silk paisley button-down though. I've literally stolen this from her for YEARS now. it never gets old--definitely a classic staple worth having in the closet. plus, paisley is just incredibly cheerful, yes? this bag also is quite reminiscent of Balenciaga's motorcycle bag series, but then. its just another SM steal buy.:)
Sigh, the saffron colours of the shots just make me melancholic more, because bidding adieu to summer is really imminent. But yes, fall IS my favorite season to dress up, so at least that still makes me smile. What about you, what do YOU look forward to during summer?
Oh, and I gotta say THANK YOU as well to Ashita of Les Nymphs for this meaningful award! You guys have all been so incredible and I really owe a lot of the blogging motivation from all of you. So with that, this goes out to all of you who have really come to mean a lot! XOXO
37 comments
wow, the necklaces adding so much chic to the look
ReplyDeleteAnd it truly sounds as a Great Tribute to Summer (EEeeuuuhhh -very shy and confused - I don't want to be too vicious - I am really a nice French guy !!!- BUT this is the beginning of Summer here . . .)Sexy shorts + Wistful glance = Mesmerizing equation . . .
ReplyDeleteà Bientôt, Antoine
i love last photo!:)
ReplyDeleteI love the last picture - the light and colours are beautiful and you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour blouse is great :-)
And don't worry, the next summer will come soon!
Love that bag and those necklaces!
ReplyDeleteI am so loving thus look! Loved the shorts, the top, the sandals, the bag, the accessories, hhmmm... ok, ok, i love everything about it! You look so chic E!
ReplyDeletelove the top! reminds me of Gretchen Barretto (I say this in a good way ha..=)) I love elevator shots I have a lot of them haha
ReplyDelete-Mads
It's definitely getting warmer out there and I love it!! You look so fresh and pretty in this outfit...your necklaces are wonderful touch to the silk shirt! Perfection! xxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous as always. I can sort of relate about the mom thing. My mom has a great style, but she's just so different from me. LOL.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I'm completely in love with your dress from your May 23 post. So Grecian. :)
aww that outfit is so summerry. short and wedges goes well together!
ReplyDeletei thought summer in philippines will be longer? no? cause in jakarta, we still get great sun until june or even early july.
eden, thankyou so much for all your sweet comments. it all made my day :)
love,
fhen
I didn't realise that the Phillipines had seasons! I thought it was warm all year round! Silly me. Anyway, you're looking wonderful. Those shorts look great on you :)
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is fantastic! I really like your blouse!
ReplyDeleteFM~FP
eden you are so chic!!!!! i love this outfit!
ReplyDeletelink me please: http://look10.blogspot.com/2009/05/chic-in-tropics.html
ReplyDeletethanks.
Kisses
Doesnt SM have amazing stuff? Oh and hows the weather down south? Its crazy hot here in Manila..
ReplyDeletegorgeous shirt!! well summer is just started here I hope it'll last a long!
ReplyDeletei love your bag!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice outfit with cute wedges, I have to say; all in all, great photo session!
Hey thanks for stopping by and commenting! Love your blog, you're so cute! I love the shirt with denim shorts. I've been on the hunt for some denim shorts & you're definitely rockin' them =)
ReplyDeleteSo sexy and hot in your outfit! Loving your silk paisley shirt, I do have some things paisley, such pretty prints,aren't they?;) Anyway, just dropping by to thank you for dropping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteCheryl
great addition of the necklaces
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit and the blog, too, of course. You deserve the accolade!
ReplyDeleteawww honeeey you are totally hot! i want your wedges so bad! xp
ReplyDeleteah ya dear. being a student of high school is absolutely fun! having a fling is awesome! oohh come on. you must be have one too! *tee-hee*
oh, dont mind it, sweet. i'm glad you didnt offended by that smoking prohibition. hihi..
lovely blouse <3!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great outfit! I like your wedges a lot!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have also awarded you! :)))
So trés chic!
ReplyDeleteThe winter is so much fun! I love to wear jackets and boots too!
kisses and hugs friend!
why is summer coming to a close already?? isn't it only just starting? you look gorgeous :) I loooooove the wedges! beautiful photography too xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric of that beautiful shirt! Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the tops and shoess!
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is perfect for the look. Love it very much!!!
ReplyDeleteHanh,
www.life-in-travel.blogspot.com
You look gorg! So lucky that you could borrow, er, steal your mom's pretty blouse! Unfortunately, my mom got rid of all her vintage clothes and well, I don't want to wear anything she has now! :) Congrats on your award.. so well deserved! And I am also very glad that I found your fab blog!
ReplyDeletexo, Becs
Nice outfit and you have beautiful hair! =)
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing, that shirt is the percet color and loooks oh so good with those shorts and wedges. big fan of the wedges!!!
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO
Libby
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this is such a cute look! and I'm loving that shirt you're wearing. I odn't think I could pull it off but you are rocking it!!
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a bientot !
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I love that shirt with those denim shorts!! Beautiful necklace and wedges! :)
ReplyDeletei have to add that you have killer legs!
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