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How to Plan Your Outfits

Here's why I started outfit planning...

I have never been the person to rock a really good outfit choice each and every time. I don't give a damn about how I wear things 5 years ago, but being in this society in this generation opened my eyes to something more great—expressing myself through the things I wear. It's definitely hard to find something that would pair up with another. I keep on buying matching things (or things being worn by mannequins) to prevent styling them... so I really praise fashion bloggers for their dedication with their work. But it's not too late to start styling clothes my way, right? :)

| The Benefits of Outfit Planning

- No need to worry about what you're going to wear on the spot. (Less stress!)

- It stops you from saying "I have nothing to wear!"

- Cleaner closet.

- It generally makes life easier.

| How To do it

- Plan your schedule ahead.

Know the events that you need to be in this month. Think about ideal outfits for every kind of event along the way.

- Get hangers.

I guess it's optional if you want to fold your clothes... but I personally prefer using hangers so that I have easy access to the clothes that I'm planning to wear.

- Create / reserve an area that will separate your clothes from your "planned" outfits.

You can also add a rack for your chosen outfits so you can identify them easily and for them to not get mixed up with your regular clothes.

- Organize all of your clothes in anyway you like. (+ Declutter when you can)

Try organizing them by color, by style or in any way that works for you. In the process of doing so, take out the clothes that you will most likely never going to wear again. Donate them to a local charity to help others out instead.

- Know the clothes that you own.

This is one of the steps that are very crucial for this process. In order to style things, you need to know that you own them for easier mix & match sessions. If you're having trouble with remembering the clothes inside your closet, here are some apps that could help you with that. :)

- Do research and take inspiration from others.

To get a basic idea that those things can be paired with those. Try flipping through magazines, checking out pinterest, tumblr, or just plain google.

- You're all set.

With all those things in mind, you can now live an easier life with no worries.

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I hope that this post helped you / encouraged you when it comes to planning outfits. If you want to be featured on a future Q&A video / post, leave your questions here. I'll see you soon, friends!

Peachy Keen

Hello everyone! I decided to do something different for my blog this time around. I made a pretty makeup look for you to get a head-start this summer time. :) (I hope that you guys will enjoy this post. I worked hard on this and I also tried to make the photos a little bit more better than before.)

The look was inspired by a lipstick (named Silky Peach) that came from Avon's Tropical Paradise Collection. I got this for only Php 259.00 from an Avon Representative. I mainly bought it because Angel Locsin is their model for the whole collection. hahaha!

I want to do a glowy, luminous and light look because we want to look sun-kissed under this beautiful weather... and to achieve that, I used some products to help me out.

Don't forget to prep your skin with sunscreen before you do anything else. Using sunscreen on your face will reduce blotchiness, skin discoloration, wrinkles and a lot more. Thank me later ;)

I used a pinky-peach with a little bit of glimmer for the blush. It gives out the color that my skin needs to attain a healthy glow without over-doing it. (If you want to know more about the blush that I used, you can check out the review I made for it here.) I didn't do anything for my brows. You can probably groom it, but it's up to you. Instead of giving the floor to my brows, I decided to use a lengthening (and non-clumping) mascara for my lashes.

I skipped the matte face, and embraced my natural oils peering through a light base. In order to achieve luminosity, make sure to use a light B.B. Cream/C.C. Cream that even includes minerals too. Use this as a way of making your skin relaxed every once in a while. Don't cover up! Embrace your fez hahaha! :)

This will not be glow-worthy if we don't use some type of a highlighter to highlight the high points of our face. The Mary-Lou Manizer makes your highlight reach Curiosity. IT'S THAT GREAT. (I'm planning on doing a review for this one soon enough) This makes your skin healthy and it enhances/gives light to the high points of your face. Lastly, make sure to bring a peachy-colored lipstick around with you at all times.

S H O P T H E L O O K

SHOP THE LOOK by arapostrophe on polyvore.com

Investment Piece #1 | Leather Jacket

I thought about making a series on this blog which includes investment pieces that everybody should save up for. It's good to find a really good leather jacket that would last for ages with proper care.

I chose this one from VEDA which has a peachy color that balances the masculine feel with much more lady-like atmosphere.

A leather jacket expresses attitude and a simple ensemble might need the help of a leather jacket for it to pop-up and make a clear statement.

You can wear it with a dainty dress, ripped jeans and a simple top + John Lennon's signature spectacles.

Is the classic leather jacket already added on your investment piece list? Tell me what you think! :)

Investment Piece #1 | Leather Jacket by arapostrophe featuring a motorcycle jacket