Who wants to be a trend-setter?

Top: thrifted | Polka-dot Overalls: Forever 21 | Shoes: Aeropostale

Be a bold trend-setter!

I wasn't always modest, but I was always an admirer of fashion. I adore how one can wear a piece of art, and I realize how much courage one should muster if she wants to be a trend-setter. Trends aren't born overnight - these are set by fashion revolutionists who are bored of the mainstream and who think that creativity is limitless.

I know how bold one should be if you want to be more creative with your clothes! If bold colors are a trend right now, like those found in runways this Summer 2014 (see this post), you would need the guts to color-block in the midst of the pale crowd! Sporting a trend can mean having your passion rule over your insecurities and fears.

But what is your passion?
What should be your passion?

Be passionate about the most beautiful thing in the world! Yes, be passionate about something even more beautiful than fashion itself!

Fix your heart on the Designer of everything beautiful! Be passionate about God more than anything. 

Your clothes can be a very bold expression of what you're really passionate about.

Are you more passionate about fashion, following the newest trends? Or are you more passionate for God, using fashion to glorify God?

It's your choice.

I don't know about you.

But for me, if I am bold in sporting a bright orange shirt in a scandalous polka-dot overalls,
I choose to be bolder in sporting a timeless trend called modesty, all for the glory of the Lord!

#RevolutionizingSettingTrends

Brighter For The Son

Designers are generous in splashing colors to their dresses for summer this year.

Roksanda Ilincic | Diane von Furstenberg | Alberta Ferreti
SPRING-SUMMER 2014

Real women rock this trend everyday!

Elizabeth Jin | Queen Horsfall
Grabbed from lookbook

Express how colorful life is with God, how happy and confident we become in following Him, with this trend! ;) I myself am enjoying lots of colors this summer. Hehe

Shorts-all-you-can

What's the most versatile piece for any kind of woman?

What's that piece of clothing that you can find in every Filipina's closet? :)

Tadaaaaah!

It's our denim shorts, ladies! Haha!

That's what I want to talk about in this post.

I think every Filipina owns a decent pair of shorts. Young or old, the rich kid or the not-so-rich-kid, fashionista or simply-me chicks. We all have this in our closet.

Or am I only assuming?

Nah, I think I saw every girl I know wear one. (at least the girls I know hehe)

If you're a Filipina living in the Philippines and you never owned a denim short, please leave a comment below and prove me wrong!

Haha, enough of that.

You know what I think? I think that denim short is like a wardrobe staple for us Filipinas. Our climate could be the number one motivating force when we buy shorts. It's like rice in the Filipina's closet. Like the different ways rice is prepared, e.g. fried rice, java rice or rice-all-you-can, shorts come in different styles, patterns and sizes. But it's still the same pair of shorts we all keep in our closet!

Now why are shorts adored by women?

1. They're refreshing.
       They give our legs rest from irritants. Our legs perspire and feels the Philippine heat too. When we wear shorts, we are somehow relieved from the scorching heat torture, even a little.  

2. They're good for girls with sensitive skin.
       I have mildly sensitive skin. Whenever I wear pants or leggings, my legs itch! A doctor said that when the skin comes contact with fabric, it could get irritated. Shorts give my legs a relaxing breath from strangling pants/leggings fabric. 

3. They're versatile.
       They can be worn with anything. By that, I meant literally anything. From plain shirts to dressy tops, polos, polo shirts, your statement shirts......... The list is endless! ANY TOP ON EARTH CAN BE WORN WITH SHORTS! Hahahaha! 

4. They make you look effortlessly fashionable.
       Shorts do not make you look too dressy. In fact, they make you look effortlessly beautiful. They make you look like you just got out of your house and tadah! You're beautiful! When you go somewhere with shorts, you would not worry about people saying, "Ano ba yan, dito lang naman pupunta, kung makaporma!" And you could expect remarks like "Ay ang ganda naman niya, ang simple lang oh, shorts. Pero sobrang fashion forward. Loveleeehhh!"

5. They showcase to the world your assets while they're at their best - your legs.       They are not firm and smooth all the days of your life. Most people say, e.g. Kris Aquino, "When you got it, flaunt it!"

Why do men adore shorts on women?

(okay, some men - other men hate shorts because they pursue purity!)

1. Legs' shape. Duuuude! Sexy! 

2. Legs' texture. They look so smooth bro! It makes me want to touch it. Maybe I will, maybe I won't.. Okay, in my dreams, I will. 

3. Legs' skin color."Legs legs legs mo ay nakakasilaw!"

4. Legs! They're legs, man! Who can say no to that?! 

5. It's cut near your behind. Oh my, her back side is so firm. 

I was a shorts-adorer! I got pairs in my closet, and some were even gifts from my dad. He knows how much comfortable shorts are for me so he himself hand-picked fashionable shorts for me! (My dad is a fashionista, by the way hahaha) I even used to wear shorts going to school! Especially during my first two year in college. I was staying at a dorm just a few meters away from my school. That's why I thought that walking for only a few meters in shorts would not hurt! And besides, in my school, it's quite typical. Wearing shorts is like being just a wave in a sea of girls in shorts! Haha!

I know that if we talk about wearing shorts, we would have different opinions.

"I think it's okay to wear shorts in the beach."

"When you play sports, of course shorts are normal."

"Shorts are not immodest. Everyone wears that. It's perfectly normal, so the perverts would just ignore your legs."

This could even be technical, talking about the length of the shorts.

Is it okay to wear shorts longer than mid-thigh? Is it okay to wear shorts that aren't so fitted?

Here are some responses by real guys:

These are modesty survey results from The Rebelution.

And the debate won't end that easily! Haha. But as for me, I want to avoid shorts.

Why? Because I think it's unnecessary.

I don't really need to wear shorts.

I only wanted to wear shorts.

Need ≠ Want

I would not die of heat! I would not die of itch from pants and leggings! And avoiding shorts is putting aside what I think is comfortable. You know what they say, to serve God with all you have, go out of your comfort zone! :))

I also do not want to risk anything.

Now that I've been shorts-free for months now, I want to share to you

the good stuff about avoiding shorts :)

1. You're always event-ready.       When you suddenly need to go some place where you need to at least look decent, you won't have a problem when your legs are covered. When you surprisingly meet someone of importance, like the President of the Philippines, your Youth Pastor, or just the conservative parents of your friends, you'll gain confidence that a pair of shorts wouldn't normally give you. 

2. It's comfortable.       You do not have to worry about the length of your shorts. You can do anything from sitting, standing, to wall climbing without worrying that some pervert could be staring at your legs. 

3. Your legs wouldn't have discoloration.       No awkward-looking tan lines for your legs! Yey! Happy leg skin for ya!

4. It sets you apart like how Jesus-followers should be set apart.       Go back to the sea of girls in shorts and people shall identify you as a woman set apart for God! Don't be surprised when someone asks you why you don't show your legs. And tadah! A great opportunity to share Jesus. :)

5. It promotes purity.       Sorry perverts, one down! The pairs of legs you're free to look at are decreased by two. Another woman chose to hide their castle from you! Behlat! :)
       More than that, you avoid direct skin contact between your legs and other people's skin. How awkward it is when the lady beside you at the jeep accidentally but inevitably touches your thigh. How ugly it would be if that happened to a guy!! This could ignite unwanted thoughts in men, so be careful!

When guys see how you dress, they should pray to thank God for one less temptation, and not to ask God to help them with the temptation your outfit gives them! 

Girls, let's wave goodbye to shorts-all-you-can

and say hello to worship-God-all-you-can!

Praise God in everything you do - even by simply avoiding shorts! :)

(should i cross out "simply"? 'cause it's not too simple.. but with God's strength, we can!)

What are your thoughts about shorts? :) If you're a guy, how is it helping you or does it give you a hard time?  An opinion would be of great help for us girls! ;)

Underwear worn as Outerwear

Photo grabbed here.

Underwear worn as outer wear.

That's a trend eating up women today. Corsets, bandeau and other underwear are now worn as tops! Isn't it exciting, not just for the fashion forward, but also for the perverts?

Read from an article that underwear as outer wear is a manifestation that there's no such things anymore as fashion dos and don'ts. Women do patronize this trend, I see it everywhere, worn on the streets, in the malls, in events, in the television. everywhere!

Wearing these makes a fashionista think of her freedom to express herself. Freedom from rules of fashion, freedom to express personal aesthetic taste, freedom to do anything she wants. But when you go out of your house, you're not the only one with freedom, you also give the world freedom to lust at you.

This trend is technically wearing lingerie with more casual patterns for casual wear.
Do not underestimate the imagination of some men! Haha! Some may be the kindest person you've ever met, but it does not exempt him from having struggles with lust. Wearing lingerie is something married women do when they're in bed with their husband. Wearing lingerie-like clothing out in the world may easily provoke men to think of how you would look in bed. :(

Moreover, these items should be seen only by your labandera or your future husband. Exposing these to the world will lose its worth and might actually affect your intimacy with your husband. Isn't it special when your future husband knows that your body wearing undies is an exclusive view for him? ;)

Maybe you've seen fashionistas sport looks with underwear as outer wear. You could have seen this everywhere, even on yourself.
Corset as a top matched with fabulous pants, a bandeau as top with the high waist maxi skirt, wearing bra alone underneath  your see-through blouse or even that cute bustier dress with great print.
These do not make a difference. These looks are so suggestive, especially that not all men will admire how fashionable you are. Most do not appreciate the pattern of your pants or the bright color of your corset. Most would only drool at you.. which may disrespect your boyfriend (or future boyfriend), or your husband (or future husband), or even your dad - the men of your life!

Let me share an actual event. I take LRT2 everyday going to school.
One morning, I saw a girl wearing only a bra underneath a sleeveless chiffon top and denim shorts. The chiffon blouse was beige and underneath was a bright yellow bra. It was bright yellow, mind you. She was little chubby but was very pretty, with fair skin that was attractive enough.
The girl seems to be a student in a prestigious school, but the people around her did not mind.
What did I feel seeing her? My heart ached so much. :( If I had a cardigan with me, I was very willing to give it to her. :( Her body screamed at everyone, her belly-button, her chest, her legs, everything. :( I wanted to cover it so badly :( It really pained me whenever I see her even at my peripheral view. :(( I did not know what to do!! 'Cause I thought that if I talked to her, I could offend her.. I don't know how to handle such situations yet, admittedly :( I looked around the train and guess what I saw, men of all ages, students, adults, professionals, even a couple of men who were with their families, takes a glimpse of her every now and then! I had a desperate feeling to protect her from those stares.. But I did not know how. :(( I almost cried :(
When many people got off at Legarda station, this girl sat beside me. I was surprised to see her at a different and closer angle, I literally see too much :( And it really saddened me and made me hate this trend so much!

Some say that women should not be chained by men's struggle with lust. Some say that women should still be able to do whatever they want without considering men. But what should we do? In our world blinded by wickedness, it is inevitable to meet men who struggles with lust. Letting everyone see you in underwear makes you an object of their lust. :( Ouch!

These are cute but .. no way! They're uncomfy! Haha!

Don't be like superman who wears underwear as an outer wear.

It does not make you a superhero.