Christmas Party Fashion Hack 2016 (Look Fab For Less Than A Thousand Bucks)

I am admittedly not a fashionista. I dress for comfort and I don't give a shit as to what others may think (though it took a while for me to be able to say that; to be comfortable in my own skin, to be totally honest). I'd wear a skirt or a floral and loud-coloured trousers when I feel like it despite, you know, my size (thick arms/legs, all big) and uneven complexion. I just do me. Casual and laidback. Never would have I ever thought of blogging about fashion but I was pretty happy with my recent purchases that I cannot help but share it.

So we had our Christmas party a few days back with the Black and White theme. Most of my dresses are black/white as you just feel sexy in anything black, or may be that's just me so I did not have a hard time choosing a proper attire for the said gathering. I just needed the time to shop and so, off to the mall I went.

I opted for patterns instead of plain and laced ones this year, and a dress as simple as I would usually go.

2012. 2014.

What amazes me is that I only spent less than a thousand bucks to achieve the complete package I am going for. Here's the breakdown:

Dress (Landmark Trinoma) - 379.00Php
Grey belt with tussel (Landmark Trinoma) - 179.00Php
A simple black choker (Landmark Trinoma) - 29.00Php
Shiny beads/flower head accessory(Landmark Trinoma) - 129.00Php
Glittery grey heeled shoes - pre-owned (My sister's)
Pearl earrings - pre-owned

Mousse!!!

While some of my colleagues spent a handful for hair and makeup, I had mine done by a good friend and for free because she's offered and she is really the nicest. I purchased a nude lippie (Shade: 656) and an eyeshadow both from Maybelline, though especially for this occasion because they are on sale at 200.00Php and 150.00Php respectively. What a bargain, right?

With my good friend Rea. She's all magic!

I also had a late-blooming acne-attack mid this year and I am still nursing it at the moment. I haven't really taken selfies for some months (not that I am fond of taking selfies, anyway) but here's a very rare (arting-arte) selfie for the occasion:

All dolled up. Or... well. I tried.

And some fierce-faced solo at the venue because why not.

Fashwan. Keeping it light for the hols and the parties.
Merry Christmas!

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