February 2012
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Luxe or Less + Jcube GC Giveaway!
I remember my first trip to Hong Kong and how I drooled over a good number of designer-inspired shoes but they were still out of my budget. Gone are those days with local online shops like Jcube that have designer-inspired shoes for a lot less! Just check out the shoes above and their designer counterparts. Not bad, eh? My Chloe Sevigny-inspired shoes (seen here) were also from this...
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Sport
Touching on the sportswear-inspired trend of this summer with these pants. I’m not very sporty now that my age has caught up with me but it doesn’t mean I can’t sport the look right? ;) I’ve always loved this style and even posted a similar look here. These particular pants look pretty streamlined so it’s a more polished take to the trend.
What trends are you...
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Summer Denim + Mia Casa Giveaway Winners
Posting the full outfit of my recent feature on Stylebible’s Blogger Challenge on Summer Denim. I wanted a look that was fresh and light given the peg and current season. I also wore this outfit to work so I needed it to look more polished. Do you like it? :) Check out the full feature here to see my style tips on wearing Summer Denim and check out the other looks and tips from...
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Anniv Giveaway Part 3: Punk-X-Pretty
Here’s the third installment of my 1st anniversary blog giveaway. This is courtesy of the uber crafty and uber talented Valerie of For Shoes we fall and online shops Punk-X-Pretty and Boho Vintage Love. Almost everything you find in her shop is made by her! Talented indeed right?
There are three prizes to be given away this time:
1st prize is the Cream Blazer (with floral accents &...
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Turning Japanese
The other Versace x H&M find worn during my recent trip. I was in a hunt to find more pieces like this collar-tipped shirt, some surf-inspired prints and some pastel pieces but sadly didn’t find a good number there. I was hoping H&M would have the items in their spring summer 2012 collection in the stores but only found a few. Must be they’re sold out? I wish...
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Let's get Tropical
Everybody love everybody! These Versace x H&M palm tree-printed leggings remind me of Will Farell in Semi-pro. Let’s get tropical! I love that these leggings are so travel friendly. They’re light and don’t take so much space in my luggage so I made sure I brought them to my recent HK trip. I feel like the print also works well into summer but I’ve been...
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Uniformity
Posted a similar look here. It almost seems like I have a travel uniform no? It’s a good thing I finally got to replace my old leather jacket. My Hong Kong trip was a blur but it was so much fun. It was nice to see how Valentine’s is celebrated there. It’s not that different from the Philppines. Lots of flowers. Long queues at restaurants and a good deal of...
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Lemon
Hello loves :) I’m back from my short trip to Hong Kong and couldn’t wait to share this with you. It’s not a secret that I love shoes and it’s been a while since I’ve been excited by a pair. My heart was aflutter when I saw these lemon yellow ones from Zara though. From its light yellow color, the unique shape of its counter, the gorgeous silver heel and the...
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Kimono
Happy to have scored this kimono at Topshop’s end of season sale. I can’t keep on the topic of clothes as of now since I’m so excited as I write this post. I’m currently on a short break from work and I’m off exploring. I hope to get back with a good number of pictures to share. ’Til then, keep me posted on what’s going on with you guys :)
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Hautepot x Miss Sartorial Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to the three winners of the Hautepot x Miss Sartorial giveaway!
Chili Geslani
Charlene Ajose
Angeline Rodriguez
The process of selection was done by assigning each giveaway entry a number and the winners were selected by generating a random number through random.org. Thanks so much to all who joined this giveaway and I’d also like to welcome some new readers to...
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Anniv Giveaway Part 2: Mia Casa Accessories
Here’s the second installment of my 1st anniversary blog giveaway. I was so happy to discover Mia Casa and it is now one of my go-to shops for quirky and affordable accessories. Two lucky readers will win either the chic snake bracelet or the House of Harlow-inspired ring from Mia Casa. Winning is simple:
1) Follow Hautepot on Tumblr and/or Google Friend Connect
2) Add the Mia Casa...
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Convert
I’m not one for hats but this burgundy fedora made me a convert. The color and the slightly larger brim makes it a keeper. I wish the weather was still cooler so I can wear it more often.
Gotta run since this is quite the busy week. don’t forget to join the Hautepot x Miss Sartorial giveaway here. The giveaway ends this Friday :)
Sweater and Hat: Zara. Jeans: Topshop....
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Sheen
I must be the last person on this planet to feature a metallic sweater. I’ve been pretty picky in getting one since I really wanted one with a thicker knit and seemed to be dipped in sheen. This one from Zara finally dropped its price so I went ahead with it. Pairing them with the Theyskens Theory-inspired shoes that I’ve been wanting since I posted it here.
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January 2012
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Blush
This pink suit has been sitting in my closet for over 3 months now but I finally got around to having it taken in since the trousers were a bit loose. I love that the color works well into summer.
I received an anonymous question in my inbox a few days ago:
I’d love to send you a few photo inspirations regarding your query so please drop me a message with your email address...
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East Pacific
I was surprised to find some pieces of the Versace x H&M collection while window shopping at the Archeology section of Rockwell Mall. These were from a new shop called K8 Los Angeles. I’ve been dying to get something with a tropical feel and this was perfect. The other pair of leggings had japanese flowers and origami prints that was also hard to resist. I hope this shop will...
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1st Anniv Miss Sartorial Detachable Collar...
It’s exactly a year since my first blog entry and what better way to celebrate it than to have a blog giveaway? :) Miss Sartorial, the most stylish source for detachable collars, was generous enough to provide me with three detachable collars to giveaway to three lucky readers. Winning is simple:
1) Follow Hautepot on Tumblr and/or Google Friend Connect
2) ‘Like’ the...
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No Regrets
I remember tweeting about buyer’s remorse when I bought these pants. I had a nagging feeling I was paying too much. True enough, they go on sale 2 weeks after and the price keeps dropping. Oh well, I love them nonetheless since the print is so me. You can’t win ‘em all!
How was your weekend? I hope you had a great Chinese New Year celebration. It’s back to...
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In Bloom
I’ve always wanted a full length jumpsuit but had my apprehensions due to a) bathroom break challenges and b) everything I’ve found so far was too expensive for my taste. I was surprised to find this black floral jumpsuit (in my size!) at Mango’s final markdown.
I’m not one for floral prints but this one reminded me of Celine Resort’s 2012 collection and...
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The Clash
the people from Harper’s Bazaar Russia are geniuses for making me crave for pastels and *gasp* florals! The clash of prints and textures got me hooked too!
Photos from lefashionimage.blogspot.com
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Whoa
It’s been a hectic start of the year and I had no clue this was happening until today :)) I was pleasantly surprised to find these features on my favorite local fashion hub. I’m eternally grateful to Stylebible.ph for giving regular folk like me a chance to share my personal style to a much larger platform like My Style. It’s been a blast and it’ll be a dream to work...
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Spring Bound
Summer’s lurking in the sidelines and I’m once again craving for lighter, brighter colors. Been obsessing over pastel colors which is all the rage for SS’12. Who would’ve thought I’d want these girly hues?! Pair with not-so-girly basic pieces like these, I guess I’ll get by.
Gotta run. Busy, busy. Have a good week ahead loves!
Top, trousers...
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DIY Skull Scarf: Outfit Post
Outfit post for my DIY skull scarf. Hope you like it! :) Gotta run! Going to a Baby Shower then Bachelorette party today. Possibly a late night meet-up with another set of friends after too! Whew! It’s one of those jam packed weekends but the day holds a lot of promise.
How are you this weekend? :)
DIY skull scarf (see previous post for instructions). Tribal pants (last...
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DIY: SKULL SCARF
I’m excited to share my first DIY project with you :) Unbeknownst to most, I have a soft spot for skulls. They hold a dark glamour that is oddly seductive. When I saw this Horace Skull Scarf, I went on a google search frenzy to find where I could get one. Apparently, it’s been sold out for years now. I sent a message to Horace and they explained that since they changed style...
New in the Shop
New items added in the shop :) You know the drill. Check ‘em out on eBay.ph or on facebook. For facebook, kindly leave me a message and wait for a response to ensure that the item is still available. I ship only locally for now.
Hope you find something you like! Have a great week ahead! :)
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The New Uniform
You’ve seen a very similar look on me before, but this white tuxedo jacket which I got from Forever 21 is such a steal that I could keep it a secret. The one worn here is my sister’s which she got on sale from the Kate Moss for Topshop collection. This style is also available in Mango for more than double the price (even whilst on sale). The Topshop and Mango ones are...
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No Bones About It
Rekindling my love for this Cluster of Bones necklace. I’ve been browsing through the new collection of OS accessories and it’s fantastic! It’s the perfect example of how creative and awesome Philippine designers are. I’m particularly drawn to the collarbone, bone shackle, bone cuff and knuckles designs. For now, I gotta stave off the spending since Christmas...
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Shop Hautepot
Decided to start the year with a bit of spring cleaning so I’ve set-up shop on eBay.ph and would love for you to check it out :) I’m selling some brand new and pre-loved items that you might fancy. If you don’t have an eBay account, I’ve also posted this on facebook but please leave me a message and wait for a response to ensure that the item is still available. ...
December 2011
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Twenty Twelve
I can’t believe the New year is here. It feels like 2011 just whizzed by. It’s been a busy but fun 2011 and I can’t believe Hautepot will be on its first year soon :) it’s surreal opening this blog and meeting such wonderful people. I went out yesterday and met Lisa of Parfois who told me that she’ll send me a stock update through my blog (without...
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Drama in the Back
The parties seem mandatory now that we are nearing the New Year’s. It’s a great excuse to finally bring out some dressier pieces like this Penelope Cruz for Mango dress. I think this has been in my closet for over 3 years now and it’s one of the best dresses I’ve ever bought. Though it hurt my pocket buying it full price at that time, the cost/wear has been...
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Christmas in Color
It took Christmas day to come before we finally got a feel of cool, breezy weather. It’s just what Christmas is supposed to feel like in Manila and even if it came a bit late, it’s such a welcome change :) I accidentally came up with a color-blocked outfit consisting of Autumn colors which I’m quite happy with.
How was your Christmas? :) I hope you had a great...
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Happy Holidays
Spreading some holiday cheer with this cute Christmas card by hat designer extraordinaire, Stephen Jones showing three seminal figures from Vogue Magazine.
Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you are home celebrating this with the people you love. To all Hautepot readers both new and old, thank you so much for making this personal project such a meaningful and enjoyable one. You guys inspire...
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Holiday Dressing
Lovely photos from Elle France this December 2011. My fantasy wardrobe for the Holiday festivities.
Photos from www.iamaddicted.net
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Double Vision
Was quite giddy to receive this detachable collar from the lovely Sharon Ong of Miss Sartorial. My sister has two detachable collars (one seen here) and the other one tucked away in her closet. I’ve been dying to use them but we have this rule in the family where one can’t use the other person’s new clothing not until she’s worn it, so there. I dunno what...
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Help for Sendong Victims
The best way you can give back this Christmas would be to help those in need. Click here or here for ways to share your blessings with our brothers and sisters affected by Typhoon Sendong.
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Jewel Tones
A bit of bad news comes with this post as my camera is malfunctioning. Looking at these photos makes me more sad since these were the last outfit photos taken with it. My camera will be sent away for repair/replacement and pray that it comes back to me soon :( I am quite worried.
On a lighter note, thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Coach Poppy Blogger Challenge :) Though...
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Knit Picks
Hello! I’m sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve been pretty much out of town and running around this whole week for work as we wind things down for the year.
Sharing with you my recent sweater find. I feel lucky I was able to snatch (and fit into!) this Missoni x Target sweater under their kid’s line, which my friend helped me purchase in the US. Adding a bit more...
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Tip to Toe
Current faves: a collar tipped shirt with a detailed back (penguin tail & open back) and a pair of burgundy chunky-heeled shoes.
Shirt: Asos. Leggings and Shoes: F21. Clutch: Zara. Stingray cuff: Vida Jewelries. Embroidered cuff: Topman.
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Burnt Orange
I almost forgot I had these photos, even after coaxing Niko to these under the heat of the sun. Thanks Niks ;)) I didn’t forget!
Happy to have found this burnt orange blazer at Forever 21. Forever 21 seems to be chock-full of great finds this season. Everytime I leave the store it almost feels like I just got robbed :)) but I’ve been quite happy with the few items I get...
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Carioca
Reeling over these photos from Carioca’s new collection. Carioca is inspired by everyday beach living and I can’t be happier. I love a good kaftan in a great print and this collection has both and screams effortless chic.
Check them out today at the Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market located at the Filipinas Heritage Library across Manila Peninsula Hotel. The bazaar is...
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Interwebs
New faves that have founded its way to me after ferreting the web. I love how shopping has evolved into a must “touch and feel” venue to a virtual space. Great for me, but not on my wallet :)) Still waiting for a few more of these rings though…
Shirt with collar tips, airtex leather detachable collar and sunnies: Asos.
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Poppy Seeds
My sister and I came up with two looks for the Poppy Blogger Challenge for Stylebible (effort much?). This was the entry that we didn’t choose. We liked this look more since it is more our style (my sister being hippie/boho and me being urban). Looking more like grape than poppy here though so we decided to go with the girly one :))
What about you? Which look do you like...
November 2011
12 posts
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Oomph
I received this anonymous message early this week and like a dork, I was thrilled to receive a request for style advice! I know, my life must be so uneventful :)) Thank you very much for your kind words and for reading my blog. Here are some photo inspirations that I hope could help you
I’m not sure what type of dress and shoes you chose, but I came up with this first look since the...
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The Poppy Project
Coach recently launched a new fragrance called Coach Poppy and I was asked by Stylebible.ph to join their Blogger Challenge inspired by the new fragrance. Mandatory was a pop of purple in the outfit.
The new Coach Poppy fragrance is described as Chic, Vibrant and Whimsical. The scent is undeniably floral and flirty. This was a REAL challenge for me. Purple isn’t really my color and...
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Undone
Pulling off an outfit that looks polished yet slightly undone is something so hard to do. I don’t know how some have this knack for looking so good but having this free spirited and careless way of throwing on pieces like Erin Wasson, Kate Moss or Elin Kling. I was going for laid back and undone but I don’t think I really nailed it. Maybe because it took too much effort...
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Primadonna Premiere
My photo diary of sorts during the launch of Primadonna Shoes’ latest collection. Reeling from the abundance of great looking shoes at affordable prices! I seriously can’t get over the oxfords with gum-colored soles and the chunky heeled shoes. I’m pretty sure these will find its way into my closet soon.
The event also unveiled Primadonna’s new endorser, who is...
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Influx
There’s been an influx of items that arrived through mail this week and I’m a bit overwhelmed :)) I’ve been quite proud of myself for not spending so much lately but it was surprising to find past expenses come in all at the same time. One of which are these shoes. I purchased these in March! It seems like light years before they arrived. The denim dress (used...
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The Shining
So here we are once again with my love for things that glisten this fall. I’ve been drawn to bright, shiny objects recently and it’s been a challenge practicing self control. I’m not sure how long the trend will last and don’t want to spend on something I’d discard after a while. This skirt though is a keeper. It has the right amount of sheen and I can...
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Tex Mex
It’s not a secret that me and my guy love to eat and its been a while since I’ve shared our local food adventures. I’ve been taking some food shots here and there and they’ve been rotting in my camera for some time now, so I’d like to veer away from the usual fashion-related posts to show some yummy food offerings.
The first is a relatively new Mexican restaurant...
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Twinkle Toes
A laid back outfit worn last Saturday. It was a pretty uneventful weekend but I enjoyed not having plans and just heading where the wind took me.
I’ve been loving the glitter/sheen trend now and was glad to finally get these silver oxfords at 70% off. There’s just something very rock n’ roll about it and it helped add a bit of ‘oomph’ to my otherwise blah...
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Shanghai Noon
My last batch of photos from Shanghai. These are probably my favorite since the locations are so scenic. Wish I could find more places like these in Manila.
Sharing two current finds from Topshop. So happy to have found this plum maxi skirt at their mid season sale at half off and these biker boots at a relatively good price. Since it’s part of their AW ‘11 collection,...