Fashion Fix : Evening Weddings

I've created a collage which shows what I would wear to a daytime wedding. Now here's what I would definitely go for if I had to go to one that takes place at night.

Evening weddings are less complicated, at least for me. I always, always default to something black. While I'm not a fan of too much drama, I also wouldn't want to look like I didn't think much about what to wear and look out of place. 

Dress : Roberto Cavalli one-shoulder long dress - I really love the draping on the front part because it will definitely hide that yucky-looking bulge I have. The detailing on the side serves as a pretty accent, not too overpowering or over-the-top.

Clutch : Alexander McQueen Cathedral Box Clutch

Shoes : Christian Louboutin Au Palace 120 Crystal Heel Satin Sandals

Earrings : Rona Pfeiffer Diamond Chandelier Earrings - since it's best to leave the neck area alone because of the one-shoulder style, your ears will have to be the main area of focus. Wear the biggest bling you have in your jewelry box or get something from your Mom's! :)

Hairstyle : With this kind of dress, I would want my hair to be upswept without looking so stiff. I've been a fan of the messy bun ever since my hair became long enough to achieve it. In fact, I do it almost everyday. The hairstyle that I chose here is not your typical bun, looks slightly more complicated. But still messy. I'm sure your favorite hair stylist can easily do this for you. I would skip the feathered accent though. Your earrings will be enough to draw attention to your face. 


And just to share, I went to a friend's wedding last weekend. Here's what I wore. The wedding was at 4pm, so I tried to find a good balance as far as my outfit was concerned. Can you tell I'm a fan of anything gold or nude?

Dress : Avenue Montaigne (online purchase)
Shoes : Aldo
Clutch : Mango
Earrings and Cuff : Forever21

These earrings didn't cost me more than P500 but don't they look fab?
And yes, I continue to be obsessed with curly hair!

A closer look at the cuff and clutch, plus a glimpse of my dress' print. I've worn this dress twice to weddings and I always get compliments for it. Seriously thinking of having it copied.

That said, I have a wedding next month and I'm hoping to pull something similar off!

Fashion Fix : Daytime Weddings

I don't know about you but I was never in the habit of investing in evening/formal clothing or accessories. A formal event always has me rushing to the mall to buy something to wear. I end up spending so much because I usually have to buy everything : the dress, jewelry/accessories, shoes and even an evening clutch or purse! 

What I buy also usually depends on a couple of  things:

The event's venue (indoor or outdoor)

Time of event (daytime or night)

Needless to say, one always needs to follow the required dress code too. So complicated, right? 

For those of you who are forever cramming to put together a formal or semi-formal ensemble, here's something I came up with. Daytime weddings are especially tricky because you can't choose the usual colors you would wear to an evening one. 

Duck Egg Lace Skater dress from Miss Selfridge

Studded clutch from Warehouse

Jimmy Choo Kani Criss Cross Platform Sandals (would you believe this will cost you almost 

Php 100,000???)

Kelena's Oval Red and Turquoise Cocktail Ring

Can you tell that I tend to stay on the safe side when it comes to color combinations? 

I would definitely wear all of these myself. In fact, I love the dress. In Philippine Pesos, it will only cost me less than 3,000 to get it. I'll have to find a much cheaper alternative to those shoes though.