BRA TALK: Comfort and Confidence | Avon Fashions NEW Body Illusion 2019 Review

Okay, these new products shook me. I mean, are they for REAL??!

Well for someone who is trying to perform several roles in her late twenties; from being a blogger and content creative, to an online girl boss with a 9-5 job in a casino, it is surely one hell of a ride every single day---and I should always keep up! Like nothing can stop me from accomplishing my duties, as well as pursuing my passion, not unless something keeps on bothering me. And most of the time, *whispers* "It's what I wear inside". 

Alright, I'm talking about undergarments here, ladies! Yup, our ever-dependable bras and panties of course! And who among you will agree with me that these two can definitely make or break our day too? Come on, no matter how beautiful your blouse or dress is, if your bra gives you a very uneasy feeling, you can't simply be confident while wearing it. I know the feeling, because I often experience the "struggle".

#StruggleIsRealwithmyUndies

But who would have thought that such day would come, and I'll be so lucky enough to try these new products from AVON Philippines! Do you think I already found my soul mates?

AVON Fashions recently launched their ALL NEW BRAS and PANTIES under their Body Illusion innerwear line, which promise to give Filipina women seamless comfort and flexibility. The Body Illusion underwear, made with AVON's very own Invisilite material,  comes in two pairs: CHARLENE (underwire seamless bra and laser-cut panty) and SONIA (non-wire seamless pull-on bra and laser-cut panty). You can watch the short video below:

Though what's important here is to know if my own pair of Body Illusion underwear delivered what was expected. 

Oh my, I still want to delay this, but...YES, THEY DID! 

Now I'll try to give you a detailed review of CHARLENE. So what I got was a 34B underwire bra and a medium size hipster panty, both in Tuscany color. For the first impression (when I was not yet wearing them), I must say that:

1. Both appeared to be ordinary for me, in terms of design / style, and nothing really special. But I do appreciate the simplicity and functionality of the overall appearance. The thickness of the cups' foam is just right, and the width of the straps are just perfect for sleeveless tops. And for the panty, I pretty much like the cut. 

2. As I hold them, I was very impressed with the actual weight and 'feel' of both innerwear. They are super light (as in crazy light, and I can't believe it's actually possible for a bra with underwire), and feels very, very smooth on the skin (like where in the world did they got those kind of materials?)

3. Looking closely, I can say that both products are of high-quality. There are no seams on the fabric, yet the parts where the edges meet were sealed nicely. Plus, I was able to stretch both garments really hard, but they still manage to go back to their original form.


Here's a closer look:

Charlene Seamless Hipster Panty (Medium)

Can stretch up to twice it's original size

Laser-cut edges

Seamless, thus won't show through tight clothing

Charlene Seamless Underwire Bra (34B)

Eyeglass silhouette with ultra-soft foam cups

Underwires are not stiff nor heavy

Laser-cut edges

Foams are not too thick

Straps are soft and not too wide

The bra costs 899PHP, while the panty is sold at 299PHP. Quite pricey for me, but with the above impressions, I must say that I'm already half convinced to purchase another set. 

Of course, I also tried wearing both innerwear. Worn the Charlene bra and panty for three (3) alternate days, now here are my full thoughts about them:

1. They are my perfect fit. It has been a decade of struggle for me to find a comfortable cut for my undies, but I always end up with the "almost perfect" (either the bra cups are too big, or the straps are a few centimeters short). Now, I just look into the mirror with full pleasure. I just feel good in them. 

2. They are the most comfortable pair. When I slip on my corporate uniform on the first day, it was an odd yet great feeling to NOT really notice my undies! I can't see traces of them, and can't actually feel them underneath! No more pulling up and down, keeping my bra and panty in place---I was able to move all day in peace.

3. They never lose their form and are easy to maintain. I washed them for three times, and noticed that they are easy to clean and dries up pretty fast. Both retained their shapes perfectly even after washing. 

The perfect partner of a #girlboss

When it feels so light as air...

Indeed, I was even more confident to move around, accomplish tasks and go beyond my goals set for each day. All thanks to my new partners-in-crime! I will definitely switch to these bras and panties that can support my daily activities and will never get in the way. By the way, Body Illusion bras and panties are available in wide range of sizes, so you don't have to own the society's standard body size just to enjoy comfort.


#ForAllBodyShapesandSizes

Truly, every good thing starts from the inside. And with a pair of comfortable underwear, you can do anything and achieve everything as a WOMAN. Now that is FREEDOM.

Cheers to the unstoppable women!

Where to get affordable and ready-to-wear "suit and gown" for your next event

Going to formal events or social gatherings can be absolutely nerve-wracking, and at the same time expensive! Most of us would opt to buy new clothes, especially if the event has a motif or theme (unless you have a dream wardrobe that could cater any occasion). And though you're on a tight budget, you'll still be forced to shed some good cash just for a decent outfit. Of course, you would also love to look good on pictures too!

Even if you're not a fashion person, or someone who would always dress for the 'gram'; walking into a party wearing something nice will surely boost your confidence. And let me tell you this: You don't have to kill your wallet just to dress smart or look glamorous, 

All you have to do is...RENT. 

You read it right loves! And I'm pretty sure that renting clothes is already common to us, especially the gowns (will talk more about that later). But hey, did you know that you can also rent suits? Yes, female corporate suits!



And that's what I discovered at Suit for Rent.

Actually, I have never, ever, tried wearing a "suit" in an event, or anywhere else. Though I totally admire how some celebrities and fashion personalities manage to pull it out, I never thought that the jacket-trousers combo would (somehow) look pleasing on me. 

I had a try-on shoot at their boutique in Quezon City. The funny thing is that I forgot to bring an inner (blouse or tube) and a pair of heels! So I had to deal with it *face palm* and the fact that I only have my undergarments! (Thank God I wore something appropriate, and not the pink or flowery ones I have in my cabinet, whew!). The sad part was that we cannot take full body photos of me, since I was only wearing sandals. But with all the complications, I had so much fun during the shoot---and I super LOVE the suits!

There are a lot of designs, colors, and types of suits to choose from. You can easily go from plain to funky, and classy to modern style suits. I do love the quality of the fabrics used for each terno, as well as the cut and stitches. My fave was the cream-colored suit, which gave me the Heart Evangelista feels!

Overall, I am very impressed on how this manly ensemble transformed me into a femme fatale -slash- chic girl boss real quick! 

Oh wait, there's also Gown for Rent!

If you really can't pull off a suit, or just in dire need of a lovely gown, here's where to go ladies!

I chose a blue ball gown; just a simple yet elegant-looking one. I totally love it! Didn't expect it to be perfect, since it has been rented for a couple of times already, but still, it managed to keep its appeal.

It is no longer new to us that gowns can be rented. But what's amazing at GFR is that they have gowns for ALL occasions, like wedding, debut, etc. You can choose by color, and then PICK your match! (depending on your budget and style preference). The gowns were beautifully made yet reasonably priced (actually considering some gowns for my prenup shoot!).

Here are more photos! (hair's not ready, and I'm barefooted...but nothing can stop me from strutting in a lovely gown!)

YES! No purchasing needed, just rent and wear! Very practical indeed :) Of course, I cannot end this without a treat for everyone! You can now rent a suit or gown for less just by using my discount code: GFRMG0921---that's 20% off! I will also give away discount coupons / vouchers for lucky readers and Instagram followers, so please stay tuned!

Thank you for dropping by, see you on my next post! Don't forget to FOLLOW me on Instagram (@missgblogs) and LIKE my Facebook page (Miss Gs Diaries) and let's be friends! *hugs*

Don't let anyone rent a space in your head, unless they're a good tenant...okay? :)

Literati Manila's Stylish Cropped Tees + GIVEAWAY!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST collection of this online clothing brand? If you are always shopping at the Trendsetters Bazaar, you probably have seen them there! 

LITERATI MANILA has truly emerged as a fab clothing line, delivering youthful style and affordability all in one brand. If I remember it correctly, they started the brand by selling overrun branded clothes at different bazaars, until they finally launched their own line of statement tees just a few months ago. 

Now they have launched these lovely cropped tees! And I'm totally into them! Why? simply because:

• They are made of good-quality materials (breathable and durable) 
• The designs are simple, yet trending (There's a piece that will surely fit your mood everyday)
• They are sold at very affordable price (Who doesn't like a tee for less than 300 php?!)

These cool cropped tees are available online, visit @literatimanila_shop on Instagram to view their complete collection. You can also like their main IG account @LiteratiManila for the latest updates on the bazaars they are hitting next! 

I hope we bump into each other at the next Trendsetters Bazaar! In front of Literati Manila's booth of course! *smiles*

****GIVEAWAY TIME!****

And because I love you guys, I have teamed up with the very generous Literati Manila family for an awesome GIVEAWAY! 

Get a chance to WIN stylish cropped tees by following the simple steps below:

1. Like the photo on Instagram
2. Like @missg_diaries, @literatimanila and @literatimanila_shop

3. Subscribe to my blog (button on the right side)

That easy! Winners will be announced on Friday, October 6 via Facebook Live. 

JOIN NOW! Best of luck lovelies! xoxo

Always be fearless in the pursuit of your dreams...

Weekend Chill: SHIRT + DENIM + SNEAKERS

DRAGGING MY LAZY SELF, I decided to hang-out in Tagaytay for a quick break from work. It is indeed a good place to relax your mind, reconnect with nature and reflect on your crazy life. Of course, I can't let go of the chance to have some snaps taken too! 

Let me share with you my version of this classic style combo which is very comfortable yet stylish---perfect for lazy ladies who would still want to look great on their quick travel photos. 

SHIRT+DENIM+SNEAKERS 

I started with a V-neck white shirt---my fave, that's why it looked abused. I twisted the front end to make a knot instead of tucking it inside the pants. 

The denim is not actually a denim, but a soft-faded-high-waist-jeans. You can replace it with your favorite pair if you'll recreate this look.

White sneakers become a staple item for the stylish wanderlust beauties. Try to experiment with other types, as long as it's white. 

Lastly, I completed the look with a choker-necklace and a brown sling bag. 

V-neck white shirt and high-waist faded soft denim

  

White sneakers

Choker and necklace + Messy hair

Brown sling bag

The Overall look

I think I gained a few pounds already, so please don't hate me if you saw flabs instead of abs *laughs* I'm working-out now, not to please the eyes of those who'll look at my pictures, but just to feel good---for myself.

I hope you enjoyed the post! Follow me on Facebook for daily updates and on Instagram for some outfit ideas :)  

Always fab,

****Thank you to @japsalazar for the photos: capturing and post-processing****

#Twillies: Handle wraps for bag lovers

I DO LOVE BAGS, especially the big ones because I can stuff all of my things inside. However, unlike other bag lovers, I don't have those top-of-the-line collection of bags with prices that ranges from thousands and thousands of pesos (I think the most expensive bag which I bought only costs 2,000 php). Regardless of the brand, I'm always up to the functionality and durability of the bag. However, I always see to it that the design of each bag would easily match my clothes as well. 

But just recently, I found a lovely accessory that could spice up my bags while protecting them at the same time! I've been seeing these colorful twillies on Instagram. 

The main purpose of a twilly or handle wrap is to protect the handle of bags which are commonly damaged because they always come in contact with our hands. Look at your bags' handles! see? they are dirty and somewhat faded right? Aside from that, since our hands also produces acid mixed with sweat, it may cause corrosion on the covering of our bag's handles, especially for luxury bags---that's why we must protect them!

Oh my Bag Ph (#ohmybagph)

You can buy beautiful and functional handle wraps from #ohmybagph and change the way you sport your  bags---make them look lovelier as you preserve their appearance. Below are the two handle wraps I got from this shop: 

CAROLINE HANDLE WRAPS

EMERALDA RED HANDLE WRAPS

If you're worried on how to wrap the twilly, you can look for tutorials on YouTube, but since it's very easy, maybe you can follow my simple instructions below: 

STEP 1: Make a knot at one end of the handle. If your handle is short, you can even have a ribbon instead of a knot.

STEP 2: Wrap the twilly around the handle until it reach the other end, then tie a knot again (or a ribbon).

Voila! It's not my ordinary blue hand bag anymore! 

I also fell in love with their limited summer edition Emeralda red handle wraps! See how the twillies upgraded my super simple look for that day :).

I guess I'll be trying other designs next time---maybe twillies with classy patterns will look great on my formal hand bags :). 

I hope you'll visit their shop TODAY!, because aside from handle wraps, they also offer other functional bag accessories like bag fillers, raincoats, and even shoe stuffers! Don't forget to TAG me on your posts!

Because a beautiful bag makes a beautiful day,