How to use Metallic Jewelry Tattoo (Flash Tattoo)

Flash Tattoo is very popular these days. I've seen a lot of bloggers and celebrities wear these temporary jewelry tattoos, so I thought some of you would want to see how it's applied and removed.

I got this set of flash tattoo when I went to Divisoria a few weeks ago. You could watch the whole Divisoria haul video here. I got it for only Php 50 or about $1. It's so cheap, I know! Is there ever anything that's expensive in Divisoria? hehe Now I kind of regret that I only bought one set.

5 Fashion Trends I Won't Be Caught Wearing

Most, if not all, women love clothes! I personally do! I mean, if only I have all the money in the world to buy all the beautiful items I see at the mall everyday, I would buy them all! But there are few fashion trends that make me cringe and swear to never, ever get caught wearing them. 

Here are the top 5:

1. The new generation SKORT.

Many fashion bloggers will probably disagree with me...but I find this item really unflattering. When I was young I used to wear skorts, too. But they looked totally different from this. (That's why I said the new generation skort. lol) When I was young, skorts looked like an actual skirt in front and shorts at the back. But one fashion brand apparently thought it was cool to make skorts like this. Hence the abundance of this on lookbook and blogs. I did try to convince myself to actually buy this...but I would always put it back in the shelf. Some girls look good in this item, but I guess it's just not for me.

2. HIGH-WAIST SWIMSUIT

When dressing up, always remember to highlight your strengths and conceal your weaknesses. Since I was not blessed with long, slim legs and big chests, I feel like my hips and waist are the main points of my body. And hiding them in swimsuit is just a no-no for me. Short legs and small breasts are my weaknesses and I only look good when I try to show a little of my waist. Some people look good in swimsuits like this, especially girls with problems around the abdominal area. But I prefer low-rise swimsuits. (Plus I think they kind of remind me of lola panties. lol)

3. CREEPERS

Creepers creep the heck out of me! Every. single. time. If you are a fan of creepers, please don't be offended. But I honestly believe I would look like a creep in them. Though Spice Girls used to wear a lot of shoes like these back in the days. But I'm no Spice Girl and no hipster, either. I'd rather be seen in sky-high heels or extremely flat shoes than to be seen in creepers. But hey, it's just me!


4. Extreme PRINT-ON-PRINT

Print-on-print will make you look edgy, when done the right way. It is very trendy and hot these days. But some just go way beyond what's acceptable. I feel a little blotted when I see extreme print-on-prints. 

5. HAREM PANTS

For me, Harem pants are only for dancers as one can move around freely and comfortably in them. But when you wear it outside the practice room, it becomes a totally different story. One of women's assets are their legs. So why should one choose to cover them up, least in saggy pants like these? I just don't understand the concept behind Harem pants. And apparently, men don't, either. Based on surveys, harem pants is one of the fashion trends men hate on women. Good to know!

This is probably how men react to Harem pants :

Bonus :

Sparkly suits / coats / pants

One can always wear a sparkly item. Like earrings, a necklace or shoes. I won't be hypocrite and say I haven't worn any sparkly item. I did in fact wear a sparkly-ish/metallic leggings here. One can always wear a sparkly item but one can never be as as sparkly as Exo-sparkly! haha. I mean, look at those Sparkly pink coats and Glitter pants!


These are just my opinions, though. Of course, you can't always listen to what other people say. If you feel comfortable in a certain item or think that you look good in it, then by all means go out and be in it! :) 

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What are your pet peeves and what items do you not see yourself wearing? Let us know! It'll be fun to know your opinion, too. 

♥

Kristine   

The Best Swimsuit For Your Body Type - Swimsuit Guide

Summer is here, finally! I'm not really a beach-bum kind of person but I always feel excited to go swimming every Summer! I guess the reason why I don't swim too often is because my skin is already dark. I don't need more sun tanning. lol. Anyway, I'm sure you are excited to hit the beach, too! But have you found the perfect bikini for your body type?

There are lots of body types in the world. And knowing how body conscious us girls are, I'm sure we all have one or two insecurities in our body. To help you find the best swimsuit, here are the 4 basic (and most common) body types :

APPLE BODY TYPE :
Having Apple body type means the upper part of your body has more weight than the lower part. Chances are you have broad shoulders, larger bust and smaller hips and waist. When shopping for the swimsuits, avoid anything than will emphasize your upper body. Instead, try to draw emphasis on your bottoms.  

DO's :

• 1 of the two pieces should printed (and the other plain) to keep balance
• Go for tops that have flattering cuts

DON'Ts :

•  Avoid tube-tops and beandeaus
• Don't pick shapeless and unflattering tops

1.) Printed top and plain bottom
2.) Halter / loose fitting top and plain bottom
3.) Topshop black and white bikini - (link here)



PEAR BODY TYPE :
Pear body shape is the opposite of the Apple body shape. This means your lower body is larger than you body. Hips and buttocks are wider than the chest and shoulders. More often than not, your buttocks are big but your chest are small. For this body type, remember to draw emphasis on the top and downplay the bottom to make the shape of your body look balanced. 

DOs :

•  put emphasis on the top (halter or string)
• high-waist bottoms in plain 
• printed top and plain bottom
• Draw attention on top by choosing details like halter or cleavage revealing

DON'Ts : 

• Boyleg bottoms (it will emphasize hips)
• Bottoms with huge/loud print (it will emphasize hips)

1. ) Tomato high-waist bikini - (link here)  
2.) Roxy fringe bikini - (link here)
3.) Bon Marche 1-piece swimsuit




HOURGLASS BODY TYPE :
An hourglass figure is the most coveted body type of all, of course! If your body is like this, ikaw na! lol. Having hourglass body type means your upper and lower body are similar in width and your waist is more on the narrow side. You shouldn't have a problem choosing the best bikini since you will probably look good in anything. But to accentuate your figure, bikini in solid color or small print is the best since it won't distort your proportions. Monokini that has thin string will also accentuate your shape.

DOs :

• You will surely look good in bikini, so go ahead and flaunt your body! :)
• Swimsuits that have slim/thin strings 
• Monikinis that have slim strings

DON'Ts :

• Avoid swimsuits that have thick strings as they will draw attention

1.) Zalora white bikini - (link here) 
2.) Roxy strapless bikini - (link here)
3.) Black Monokini 


RECTANGLE / BOXY BODY TYPE :  
This means your hip and shoulder's width are the same. I regret to say this, but this body type has very few curves because the bust, waist and hips  have same measurements. There are two options. The first one is to choose a swimsuit that would fake some curves! Or go all the way and wear a skimpy bikini. 

DOs :

• Monokini's (to fake curves)
• 2-piece swimsuits
• String bikinis 
• Fake curves with padding

DON'Ts :

• Unflattering 1-piece swimsuits
• Bikinis with thick straps
• Swimsuits that are heavy on the waist 
• Avoid bandeau or tube-tops

 

1.) Zalora 1-piece monokini - (link here)
2.) Tomato high-waist bikini - (link here)
3.) Topshop scallop bikini - (link here)

Now, I know being aware of your body type isn't enough as some have hourglass figure but have a problem with the chest area. There are also that that aren't confident enough to flaunt their bodies. 

Here are some of the most common body problems that women have :

SMALL CHEST

Most Asian women have small chest. That's why no matter how curvy our bodies are or how flat our stomachs are, we still won't be half as sexy as the Brazialians and Mexicans! (lol) Anyway, to conceal small chest and make them seem a bit bigger, finding the right bikini top is the key!

(Roxy Floral Swimsuit | Tomato Fringe 2-piece | Purple Shore Pink Gingham | ILoveKoi Floral Swimsuit )

DOs :

• Printed tops
• Bikini tops with under-wire / bustier tops
• Fringes are your best friend
• V-cut tops that push the breasts a little
• Choose bikini tops that have volume on the top

 BIG CHEST

I don't know why this should be a problem in Summer. I mean, Summer is the only legit time where we get to flaunt our bodies without looking tacky or anything. But, in case this is really a problem then fret not, because choosing the right top will also lessen the probability of you being the center of attention at the beach. 

(Forever21 Baroque Print 2-piece | Tomato High-waist swimsuit | ILoveKoi Swimsuit )

DO's :

• Tops that don't come in V cut
• Tube tops and Bandeaus are perfect!
• Find a top that can support your chest (We do not want any of those waldrobe malfunction!)

UNFLATTERING TUMMY / STRETCH MARKS

Most people I know that have problem with their tummies are those who have given birth already. Most mommy friends I know are very conscious when we go swimming because they worry about their stretchmarks. 

( Tomato 1-piece swimsuit | ILoveKoi high-waist swimsuit | unknow brand of Tankini )

DO's :

• 1-piece swimsuits are back in trend, take advantage of it!
• High-waist bottoms
• Tankinis!

 SMALL BUTT/HIPS and/or STRETCHMARKS

This is also one of my problems! I'm not very confident to expose my buttocks area. Cover-ups are very helpful but once you get in the water, cover ups get wet this exposing the areas you'd rather not allow other people to see. Good thing, pin-up girl inspired swimsuits are back in trend!

(Tomato 2-piece boyleg swimsuit | Unique Vintage Floral High-waist , more here | unkown brand pin-up girl inspired | ASOS Nautical boyleg swimsuit )

DO's :

• Boylegs bottoms
• Printed bottoms
• Swimsuits that have volume on the bottom like ruffles, cuts, fold or embellishments

And that's it! Everything you need to know about choosing the perfect swimsuit!
Ahhh, I spent the whole day doing this post! haha. Now, I am so tired that I can't spell and grammar check this post anymore. I'll do that tomorrow! I usually take 1-2 hours to finish a post but this one took me 7 hours! I painstakingly tried to search the entire net for these swimsuits! Then, I made the collages.. then I studied the different body types. haha!  I hope this post was helpful. 

Thank you for reading!

♥

Kristine

Trends & Fads : Tribal Print

Fashion trends come and go. And these days fashion changes faster than we could imagine.

One day we learn about something that's really hot so we go to the mall to hoard our closet with it, only to find out that it's already out of style and there is another hot trend.

I see a lot of tribal prints these days. I've seen this print when I was younger. I wasn't really attracted to this trend back then... I just thought it was too complicated and loud. But even fashion sense changes. Now, I find myself wanting to collect items in this print. Gah!

Here are some photos I wanted to share.

Enjoy! :)

Tops

Bottoms

Rompers

Dresses

Shoes and Bags

Accessories

And even a pop group can pull off tribal print outfit...

♥

Kristine

*All credit goes to photo owners. No photo copyright infringement intended.
If you own any of these photos, and you wish for it to be taken down, please notify me.

All About Accesories : Buy Cheap Accessories Online

Whether you're wearing a chic dress or just a plain t-shirt, accessorizing is always fun as it adds up to the daintiness of the whole look.


Do you love trendy accessories but have a tight budget? Then, I have the answer for you!

A friend of mine, Mikaela, has always been into the retail business. Right now, she sells fashionable and up-to-date accessories that hip girls like you will surely love! She has an eye for eclectic styles and I am always awed with her collections.

Take a look at the pictures and see if anything will catch your eyes. :)

Necklace








Earrings

Bracelet

Couple Chains

I fell in love with this kitten earring the moment I saw it! I'm sure she has more items that are equally adorable available on her shop!

I also liked these wooden necklaces. I was wearing two necklaces when I took the picture. One was yellow and the other one was brown. I loved the combination of the colors of the necklaces and my tangerine shirt.

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Did you find anything that caught your eyes?

Here's the link to her online shop. CLICK HERE

Have fun shopping, ladies!

Thanks for reading!

Questions, comments & suggestions? Leave them all in the comment section below.

♥

-XOXO

Kristine