F21 Valentine’s: Preppy Love

Schoolboy meets schoolgirl in collared button-downs, knit cardigans and loafers. “Campus crush” looks for the Forever21 Valentine’s Lookbook contest.

We’ve been blogging these sample entries to give you guys a better idea how you can go about your own entries for the contest.

It could be as matchy as you want, or not! It could be in a studio, or outdoors.

It doesn’t really matter as long as your theme is pretty clear, and you’re able to express your individual and paired-up styling.

Show off your sweet style and get to win a P10,000 shopping spree from Forever21.

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Don’t read this if you’re on a diet

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Don’t say you haven’t been warned—following these outfit photos are scrumptious shots of what we had for dinner at Torch with friends. Hence the garterized skirt to make room at the tummy area. Haha!

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Cole Haan Fall/Winter 2012: Don’t Go Home

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The Power Plant boutique of Cole Haan became filled with pretty lights, good music, fun food and great company on October 25, the brand’s Fall/Winter Launch Party. Taking the spotlight was the Women’s LunarGrand Wingtip Collection.

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Dark Brown Suede/Orange, Navy Suede/Topaz and Gull Grey Suede/Volt. Everyone loves their brogues for sleek style and comfort, but these ones are simply as far out as their name. 

Slipping into the grey pair—easiest to mix and match, of course! The rest of the outfit: Style Hub colorblocking top, Giordano pink jeans, SM Accessories necklace and bracelets.

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Also in LunarGrand Wingtips were two very familiar girls: models Julia Sniegowski and Helena Belmonte.

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Strikingly simple

Yes, you can pick random stuff from your closet, tie your hair haphazardly, wear no makeup and still blog about it. Blind Clothing floral dress, Ziggy & Zooey zebra print flats, Martina-Martina tribal-inspired necklace, Chemistry bangles. Hype this on Lookbook here.

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Hello, Hong Kong!

A week ago, we were blessed with the most amazing opportunity: to do coverage of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Love Chic! We actually received the invites to be official Overseas Journalists (OJs) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council as early as Christmas time, but we didn’t want to believe it until we actually had the plane tickets on hand. In effect, we were still completely surprised when they arrived in the mail!

The flat little building amidst all the skyscrapers is the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), where the fashion shows, trade fair and press conferences all happened. We’ll be posting all about these in the coming days, but for now, the obligatory outfit posts.

Topman shirt, Forever 21 Men plaid shirt, Bench jeans, Adidas sneakers, 101 New York scarf, Kissaholic satchel bag. Hype on Lookbook here.

From Bangkok dress, H&M shorts, Topshop stockings, Aldo socks, Parisian at SM Department Store booties, Kissaholic satchel bag, 101 New York scarf, SM Accessories connector ring. Hype on Lookbook here.

It’s our first time in Hong Kong, and also our first time to go out of the country alone. So despite being terribly underdressed for the fashion capital’s winter air, we were feeling warm and fuzzy inside. We can’t wait to share more photos and stories with you!
   
Happy Year of the Dragon, folks!
   
Special thanks to Miss Vivienne Chee and Chloe Kiosk of the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council for inviting us to be Overseas Journalists.

Candy Mag December 2011 - Six pieces, six outfits

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“Stretch Your Wardrobe” by Shai. Been doing this sort of thing for magazines and TV shows for five years now haha. Mixing and matching will always be one of our favorite things, and we’re happy to keep getting requests for it on Dear Love Chic. We can never get tired of teaching you guys how to maximize your budget—and closet.

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Featured: Human, Kashieca, CPS Chaps, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Jellybean, Susto, Adidas, Asian Vogue and Fidelity.

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Ashley Greene on the cover + Christmas shopping tips + holiday heartbreaks + Candy cuties calendar = one rocking issue. Plus…

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Our friends are also here! Calel and Crissey, styled by Tricia and photographed by Elisa.

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And cutie patootie Vern, whom we met in person at Bloggers United 2.

Shai recently did a photoshoot for Style Diaries as well, so watch for it come early next year. Meanwhile, we hope you get to read her fashion story and let us know what you think!

Let’s run away and don’t ever look back

“You make me feel like I’m living a teenage dream.”
    
On Seph: Shirt, Chemistry. Jeans, Mossimo. Shoes, Adidas. Socks, Dickies. Bag and hat, SM Accessories. Hype this on Lookbook.

On Shai: Dress from Bangkok. Stockings, Topshop. Lace-up wedges, Janilyn. Scarf, SM Accessories. Hype this on Lookbook.

Think Pink

What we wore to today’s general convocation of Commerce students in UST, where we gave a talk on “Creativity in Business.”

On Seph: Cardigan with scarf, Topman. Pink shirt, Chemistry. Jeans, Bench. Pink socks, Dickies. Shoes, Adidas. Camera flashlight used as pendant, a gift from Crissey. Hype this on Lookbook.

On Shai: Pink dress with white hearts and floral jacket, Chemistry. Black tights, Topshop. Silver ring and bracelet, Me&U. Camera pendant and flower ring from Bangkok. Hype this on Lookbook.

This day was a blur—as gasgas as it is to say this, time really flies when you’re having fun and fun we definitely had. This is only our second time to give a talk, the first one being for the ACLE of UP Diliman’s Engineering students (yes, it’s the same dress design on Shai, only in blue). So to be welcomed so warmly by the Thomasians, to be eagerly asked so many questions and be told how much we inspire students, gives us some seriously fuzzy feelings. As promised, snapshots below.

View of the slideshow from the upper rows at the back. The talk was held at the UST Medicine Auditorium.

Impromptu “class picture” of students who didn’t leave right away, taken from the stage. Now we wish we could’ve posed with them instead. Heh.

Our little sister Janine Cham. She’s one of the organizers, as the Public Relations Officer of UST Pre-Com Society. We’re so proud!

With hosts Topi and Chloe and events planner/host/voice talent Guggles. It’s our first time to meet them but we instantly clicked.


We want to post more photos, but different cameras were used and these are the only ones from ours. Whomever we missed, shout-out to you guys!

Thank you to everyone for having us, especially to those who made it possible. We really enjoy doing these things, sharing our stories, being stand-up comedians and impromptu dancers. So if you’re in school and you’d like to have us for your edu-tainment, email us and we’d be glad to be there.

Hearts Worn Out

On Seph: Shirt, Bench. Jeans and socks, Mossimo. Handkerchief, SM Accessories. Porsche shoes, Adidas. Biker jacket and bag, from Bangkok. Hype this on Lookbook.
     
On Shai: Trapeze dress, thrifted. Knee-high socks, Mossimo. Scarf, SM Accessories. Studded platforms, from Bangkok. Studded bag, Susto. Hype this on Lookbook.
     
Photos: Janine Cham

A Face Affair

This video is up on the Nivea Philippines Fan Page! Watch, comment and share on your Facebook wall to win awesome prizes.

Our pretty media savvy Shai Lagarde of Love Chic reveals what she does, what she’s most passionate about and her secret to how she sparkles all day, everyday! Comment here HOW she sparkles and share the video for another goody bag!

Skin care by Nivea Sparkling White and makeup by Majolica Majorca.

Three looks from Forever21 using four pieces. Mixing and matching is always fun.
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. If you want your own beauty booty, have a face affair with us! A sparkling you up close can also start here. Get a makeover and a chance to win P30k worth of NIVEA, Forever 21 and Majolica Majorca products. Click here to join.

From being a his-and-hers fashion blog,
Love Chic 2.0 is now the style and inspiration diary
of writer, producer, stylist and youth speaker
Shai Lagarde.

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