Flower Power [ NAVA Giveaway 9 ]
by Danika Rio Navarro on May 17, 2012
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NAVA peach dress, floral tunic, crochet vest (old), sunnies, ring, shoes, silk scarf, studded bracelet | from MARKET MARKET mother of pearl bracelet | from BANGKOK necklace | from HONG KONG leather bag
Time to release (5) five more NAVA bags for Week 9! :) This week, we’re also giving away (2) two floral silk scarves (photographed below) from NAVA as additional prizes to the 2 favorite entries :)
Get a chance to be one of the 5 lucky winners! Just follow the 3 easy steps below *for local readers only*
ONE: Like: Hello-Rio (here), NAVA Shop (here) on Facebook.
TWO: Follow: @DanikaRio (here) on Twitter.
THREE: Complete the Phrase of the Week by commenting on this post. Do not forget to leave your full name, email add, Twitter ID and blog/site URL if any.
**For additional points, tweet this: “@DanikaRio I just joined the NAVA Giveaway at Hello-Rio.com! You should too!”
ANSWERS WITH NO DETAILS WILL NOT BE COUNTED.
Ready… get set… GO!!
P.S [ WEEK 8 ] winners will be announced later tonight via Hello Rio Facebook Page! :)
Duty Calls
by Danika Rio Navarro on May 16, 2012
I first picked out this dress from Sugarlipsapparel.com because of the ethnic print. I really like it! And I ended up liking more than just the print when I finally received it. For one, because it’s loose and modest. Two, because the fabric is light and easy. And three, because it is well-made. So yeah, I think I’ll be wearing this more often than expected. :)
And can I just mention… I adore this necklace so much! It’s big, and brown and blue and pearly! I just love everything about it. Dear necklace, prepare to be abused. Thank you, Things That Matter! :)
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A work day look. Just an easy dress spunked up with a handful of accessories in gold and mother of pearl for that classy appeal. I made sure to pop in tan-colored pieces too to break the black and beige monotony.
dress c/o SUGARLIPSAPPAREL.COM | necklace c/o THINGS THAT MATTER | ZARA blazer | NAVA sunnies | FOREVER 21 gold bangles | from MARKET MARKET mother of pearl bracelets, ring and earrings | from HONG KONG bag | JESSICA SIMPSON heels | nails c/o BEAUTY AND BUTTER | Color Collection ponytail c/o GOODY (hair to hold bun inside)
It’s been crazy lately. Been preoccupied with updating the blog and planning Hello Rio version 2.0 (which we will launch in September!), handling design projects, working on my PEFTA entry (due tomorrow!!!!! ohmygoodness) and now, I gotta add, I have to start preparing for Bloggers United too. But despite the stress, I’m glad that I am able to maximize this school break and do a lot of other interesting things. More than anything, I am happiest and most grateful because I have this privilege to do what I love to do. So thank you, Lord. :)
Come June.. more stress! Yay! haha :)
Pile Them On
by Danika Rio Navarro on May 14, 2012
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Add stripes + swirls + dots + fringe and you get this! Apparently printed chaos is the new fashion. I kinda like it :)
STYLING TIP: When doing an overload of prints and patterns, make sure you consider lots of classic or neutral-toned elements to avoid looking overdone. Yes, the trend might work in the fashion editorials you see in current magazines– and they look great –but in real life, face it, you might have to tweak some parts just to avoid all the stares and eyebrow raising. Two or three prints put together could be too powerful already so tone your combination down by: (1) adding more basic-colored pieces (like black, white, khaki, etc…) or (2) using classic styles and silhouettes (pencil skirts, simple round neck top, polo shirt, etc…) Go ahead, give it a shot! :)
NAVA striped top, animal print button-down, two-tone pencil skirt, sunnies, fringe necklace, heels | LOVE DIVA gold cuffs | from BANGKOK swirl rings, mother of pearl earrings | from HONG KONG fringe bag | MOSCHINO sling bag
By the way, please SAVE THE DATE already!!! JUNE 2. Mark it! Bloggers United 3 will be on that day! I’l be selling some pieces from my closet and items from my own line, RIO! I’ll feature them here when they are ready so do drop by again soon! :)
Bloggers United Strikes Three!
Third time’s the charm for the most anticipated fashion bloggers event in the country!
Bloggers United is staging their third bloggers bazaar this June 2 at the Grandview Events Place to once again gather Manila’s top fashion bloggers in one single venue outside of the World Wide Web. After holding two successful events last year, Bloggers United has easily become one of the most anticipated affairs for both fashion bloggers and readers in the metro. More than just a bazaar, Bloggers United also partners with charitable groups to use and channel their influence in a positive manner.
Through the overwhelming power of social media and blogs in today’s generation, the previous Bloggers United events have successfully joined forces with top fashion bloggers like Laureen Uy, Camille Co, Kryz Uy and many more to inspire their followers and to raise funds for various beneficiaries, namely KIDS Foundation and GMA Kapuso Foundation. This time around, the event will benefit Operation Smile Philippines.
The event gets better and better every time! To make Bloggers United 3 even more momentous, top Indonesian fashion blogger Anastacia Siantar of The Brown Platform will also be selling alongside Cebu fashion bloggers and our very own top celebrities Divine Lee & Sarah Meier.
So, if you love blog-reading and blog-hopping, Bloggers United is sure to be the perfect end-of-summer bazaar for you. Not only will you be able to bump elbows with your favorite bloggers at the event, but you will also be able to snag some of their own stylish statement pieces as they open their closets to sell to the public.
Bloggers United is in partnership with: Operation Smile | Globe Tattoo
Event is co-presented by: Colgate | Hedgren | Jansport | Canon | Zalora | Raffles | Clear | Pond’s | Hotel Celeste
Official Media Partners: ETC | Meg | Status Magazine | When in Manila | Gadgets Magazine
In cooperation with: Kotex | Payless | Nail It | Fashionary | Pinkbox | Coca Cola | Lorys
Special thanks: The Closet Goddess | Le Plume | Asian Vogue | Bubbles
