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Ukay shopping isn't worth it anymore

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - November 16, 2011 - 12:00am

I never thought the day would come where I would lose my taste for ukay shopping, but so many things have changed since I graduated from college.

Why you shouldn't say 'You Shouldn't Wear That'

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - November 2, 2011 - 12:45pm

There are a few occasions where it’s perfectly acceptable for people to tell you what to wear. But outside of weddings, diplomatic functions or work-related occasions, I can’t stand it when people say,...

4 myths about flat shoes

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - October 12, 2011 - 12:00am

My love affair with high heels began at age 14, when I realized that adding a few more inches to my diminutive height gave my teenage self-esteem a much-needed boost. Although I stopped wearing heels in college,...

How to make the little black dress exciting

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - October 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Though I still rarely resort to wearing black, in the past year I’ve managed to find ways to make the LBD a fun fashion choice.

3 reasons why cheap shoes aren't worth it

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - June 22, 2011 - 12:01am

Recently, I’ve discovered that it pays to stop "dating around," so to speak, and start making a serious commitment to quality shoe brands. Cheap shoes may promise a more fashionable you at a price...

How to avoid buyer's remorse

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - June 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Buyer’s remorse or regretting a purchase is an awful feeling. Not only are you stuck with an item that you paid for, but you feel uncomfortable when you wear it and you feel guilty when you don’t. I’ve...

3 steps to a clutter-free closet

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - June 8, 2011 - 12:00am

Before my garage sales forced me to clean up my closet, deciding what to wear was always a major pain in the butt. I only used about 40 percent of what I owned, and that 40 percent would end up being buried under...

4 lessons learned from garage sales

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - June 1, 2011 - 12:00am

Weekends are spent taking a break from all my money-making activities (ie, work) to relax and enjoy the fruits of my labor. But not last weekend. Instead of being lazy, I was up and about selling my stuff at the...

How to go on a shopping ban

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - May 25, 2011 - 10:40am

I’ve decided to put myself on a shopping ban once again. A shopping ban is an almost-total ban on buying unnecessary things in order to save money – and 99 percent of my clothes, shoes and accessory...

How to shop for swimsuits without hating your body

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - May 11, 2011 - 12:00am

I used to avoid bikini shopping like the plague, but over the years I’ve figured out ways to buy swimsuits without hating my body in the process.

On being 'trying hard'

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - May 4, 2011 - 12:00am

The only way to overcome concerns about “trying hard” is to develop a thick skin (kapal ng mukha) and wear your clothes with confidence.

Beat the heat in style

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - April 20, 2011 - 10:00am

Sure, it’s a lot easier to dress sloppily, but there are also many ways to stay comfortable and stylish in the heat. In fact, I mentioned that summer is the best time to experiment with your personal st...

When is a bargain really a bargain?

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Bazaars, mall sales and ukay-ukays all sing a siren song about the cheap thrills waiting to be discovered inside. But have you ever given any thought about what makes an actual bargain? There’s more to a...

How to rock the color blocking trend

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - April 6, 2011 - 10:30am

Color blocking is by no means a new phenomenon, but it’s definitely back with brilliant hues this summer. Spotting this trend in store windows and blogs inspired me to come up with a little guide on how to...

Summer bazaar shopping strategy

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - March 30, 2011 - 12:00am

I had an hour to kill at a mall the other weekend, so I decided to poke my head into a nearby summer bazaar and see if I could score any bargains or interesting finds while waiting. After an hour of being pushed...

What do I wear to_?

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - March 23, 2011 - 12:00am

March opens up many opportunities to dress up and experiment with your style. Confused about what to wear to summer’s most important occasions? Below are my answers to the question, “What do I wear ...

Dress adventurously using summer trends

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - March 16, 2011 - 1:18am

This summer, I challenge you to take a one-day vacation from your personal uniform and become more adventurous with what you wear. There are many reasons why summer is the time to take a brave leap away from a...

3 ways to refine your personal style

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - March 9, 2011 - 12:00am

My style journey truly began when I ditched fashion magazines and found inspiration in blogs. Don’t get me wrong; I still pore through local magazines to learn about brands and products I can buy at the nearest...

Fashion versus style: A definition of terms

by Featured Blogger Lauren Dado - March 2, 2011 - 12:00am

When you spent most of your girlhood reading books, playing video games, and learning to smoke because it made you feel like a badass, the last thing you expect to do when you “grow up” is to write a...

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