Just want to share something that I read on the internet...
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According to ELLE fashion director/Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia, the top 10 essential items in a woman's wardrobe are:
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- The Little Black Dress (LBD)
- A classic men's white shirt
- Cashmere cardigan or turtleneck
- Trench coat
- Denim
- A man's classic watch
- Diamonds
- Ballet flats
- A classic high heel pump
- A great bag
- Bonus: a dramatic piece, like a cocktail ring
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Even if it's a short list, ordinary mortals like me do not have all ten. Either we cannot afford it (diamonds + cashmere) or we cannot wear it here in the tropics (trench coat). So, here's my more realistic and more affordable approach on the top 10 essentials list.
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LBD + cardigan:
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LBD: export overruns shop at the lunch market @ Thb100 only! (Php140). Cardigan: Zara (not cashmere, but I always choose ones that have a nice luxurious finish).
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LBD + classic high heel pump:
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LBD: Platinum Mall
Nude pumps: Central Department store (got it on sale @ Thb399 from original price Thb1,500)
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LBD: same one from the lunch market
Cardigan: Kashieca
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Classic men's white shirt:
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Richard's Calvin Klein.
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Trench coat - you can't really wear a trench coat here in the tropics! But I think a black jacket or blazer will do just fine.
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Black jacket: AIIZ
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Denim:
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Jeans: Gap
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Man's classic watch + cocktail ring:
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Watch: Baume & Mercier
Cocktail ring: Diva
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Diamonds -- I don't have diamonds, but I have pearls. They're more affordable, yet a classic piece of jewelry.
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A great bag -- oh, boy! That's a tough decision because it's like choosing which among your children is your favorite. I love them all! But, I have to choose only one for photo purposes so I'm not playing favorites. Heehee!
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My Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy 30 because I can wear it with jeans, shorts and dresses. It can go from casual to dressy.
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Bonus: a dramatic piece, like a cocktail ring:
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Ring: Diva
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Even if I can't afford jewelry just yet, I'm very lucky that I can borrow my lola Nene's or my mom's like my lola's big-a** ring, which I can only wear on special occasions + mom's pearl necklace.
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Lola's other ring, which also my favorite. It's an oval ring filled with small diamonds set on gold. Sorry I don't have a bigger photo of the ring but it looks a bit like Bella Swan's engagement ring. Just google Bella twilight engagement ring :)
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Another dramatic piece that you can have in your wardrobe is a statement necklace. It's not exactly jewelry, but it's dramatic nonetheless. And cheaper too!
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All necklaces were made by KIMV :)
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If you notice, there's only one item on the list that I failed to mention: a pair of ballet flats. That's because I don't have one :( Sure I have flats but not ballet. I don't really have "normal" shoes, because I try to be more adventurous when it comes to footwear. Since I usually wear plain white or black or gray, I want my shoes to be more interesting in terms of color, design...but this year, I want to include more classic pieces in my shoe closet and a pair of ballet flats will be top of the list!
