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Part two of our Inquirer 2bU feature, out today. Click here to see part one for girls!
  
We laid out twelve different outfits using the same basic pieces, the styles of which you can easily find in your favorite stores or in your own closet.

1 Knitted long-sleeved shirt, Bench
2 Graphic printed tee, CPS Chaps
3 Tribal print scarf, Aldo
4 Plaid button-down polo, F&X
5 Faux leather and suede shoes, Aldo
6 Cropped denim pants, CPS Chaps
7 Randy Ortiz for Bench coat, Bench
8 Leather and suede sneakers, Pedro
9 Plaid preppy shorts, Human
10 Straight-cut distressed jeans, Bench
11 Leather loafers, Pedro
12 Plaid fedora hat with band, Aldo

LOOK 1 = 4 + 10 + 1 +11

LOOK 2 = 2 + 9 + 7 + 5

LOOK 3 = 2 + 6 + 4 + 8

LOOK 4 = 4 + 6 + 5 + 3

LOOK 5 = 10 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 11 + Bench glasses

LOOK 6 = 2 + 10 + 11 + 3

LOOK 7 = 4 + 10 + 8 + 12

LOOK 8 = 1 + 10 + 7 + 5

LOOK 9 = 10 + 2 + 7 + 3

LOOK 10 = 2 + 9 + 12 + 5 + Bench glasses

LOOK 11 = 6 + 2 + 1 + 11 + 12 + 3

LOOK 12 = 1 + 6 + 8 + Bench glasses
    
What’s your favorite look? Click here to find out how you can win it :)
  
Photos: Richard Romero

The story we produced for Inquirer 2bU. We always say that with the right mix-and-match skills, you need not spend a lot to look stylish, even with a limited wardrobe. Today we show you exactly what we mean. We laid out twelve different outfits using the same basic pieces, the styles of which you can easily find in your favorite stores or in your own closet.

1 Shirt with cowl collar, Herbench
2 Sheer polka-dotted vest, CPS Chaps
3 Knitted cape vest with buttons, F&X
4 Tribal print wedge booties, Aldo
5 Sleeveless flared jumpsuit, CPS Chaps
6 Glitter knitted cardigan, Herbench
7 Metallic strappy gladiator heels, Pedro
8 Ruffled chiffon skort, CPS Chaps
9 Bright army green carrot pants, Human
10 Black leather wedge booties, Aldo
11 Printed shirt dress, Herbench
12 Tribal print scarf, Aldo
   

LOOK 1 = 2 + 9 + 4 + 12 + Aldo bracelet

LOOK 2 = 5 + 7 + Aldo bangles

LOOK 3 = 1 + 3 + 10 + Pedro bag + CPS Chaps wristband + Aldo socks

LOOK 4 = 1 + 8 + 10 + Aldo ring and earrings + Human belt

LOOK 5 = 3 + 9 + 7 + Human necklace + Aldo bracelet

LOOK 6 = 5 + 3 + 7 + Aldo necklace + Pedro bag

LOOK 7 = 11 + 6 + 10 + Human necklace and belt + Aldo bracelet

LOOK 8 = 2 + 6 + 9 + 10 + Aldo bangles and earrings

LOOK 9 = 5 + 11 + 12 + 7 + Human bracelet + Pedro bag

LOOK 10 = 5 + 2 + 4 + Herbench shades + Pedro bag + Aldo bracelet

LOOK 11 = 2 + 8 + 4 + Aldo necklace + Pedro bag

LOOK 12 = 11 + 3 + 4 + CPS Chaps wristband + Aldo necklace
   
What’s your favorite look? Click here to find out how you can win it :)
   
Photos: Richard Romero

Full page today on Philippine Daily Inquirer, thank you! :) It’s on page E2 in the 2bU section (logo illustrated by Val), another mix-and-match fashion story because a lot of readers ask for it on Dear Love Chic. Please grab a copy—Part 1 this week is for the girls’ looks, Part 2 next Friday for the guys’ looks. Thanks to Contributing Editor Stef Cabal for letting us produce this!
  
Taken with iPhone. Click here for the full feature and bigger, nicer photos :)

“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.

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

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

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

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!