I remember the days when SM was where my mum took me to buy white socks, black shoes, and hair clips for the school season. It would always be crammed with people and they rarely had anything beyond your basic wardrobe staples. Over the years, they've expanded to include bigger, better brands in their department stores, and even developed their own in-house, SM-exclusive lines.
I don't know what I was expecting when I came in for Philippine Fashion Week's opening day to watch SM's Parisian, WWW, and ladies wear lines, but it certainly wasn't the sleek, polished show that awaited...
The Parisian shoe brand has been on my radar for a while now, because I have freakishly large (size 9-10) feet, and they're pretty much the only place that sells affordable large sizes (hello, Parisian Plus). Their designs are imminently wearable and quite comfortable, and my only lament used to be that they weren't as stylish/outlandish as People Are People or WADE.
Well, ladies, I'm proud to say that that is no longer the case:
When I saw this image in the press kit, I definitely did a double-take. Ballsy, ridiculously high shoes couldn't possibly sell in the numbers that SM needs to move to make their shoes affordable, right? Wrong again, haha. These gorgeous shoes are already out, (I checked yesterday), and there were definitely quite a lot of women eying the displays. These come in a variety of styles and colors, though these are definitely the stand-outs of the crowd. Prices play at approximately Php1,400 each, making these an amazing bargain!
SM also featured their new Resort, Casual, Work, and Evening collections for the season, and they're definitely playing to their strengths. Wearable, affordable, and with just the right amount of of sass, their latest designs are sure to be a hit off the runway.
SM also featured their new Resort, Casual, Work, and Evening collections for the season, and they're definitely playing to their strengths. Wearable, affordable, and with just the right amount of of sass, their latest designs are sure to be a hit off the runway.
(I have to have those black-and-white leggings, omg.)
WWW (What Women Want) is a great place to buy affordable accessories, and over the past year they've really been stepping up their game. When statement headbands started getting popular, they featured the crazy peacock feathers and the chiffon roses at a fraction of the price of the designer brands. Now they've got statement necklaces, large bangles, and some seriously good-looking clutches and bags. (Now if they would only carry those huge cocktail rings, haha.)
Their pieces provide great accents to their clothes and shoes, and I'm happy to point out that the Fashion Week pieces are already on sale.
In any case, I'm sure you're all ready to see these gorgeous pieces of the puzzle put together, so without further ado, here are my Fashion Week photos!
In any case, I'm sure you're all ready to see these gorgeous pieces of the puzzle put together, so without further ado, here are my Fashion Week photos!
The first few minutes were spent featuring simple black outfits highlighting the gorgeous, to-die-for Parisian booties. I still can't believe I'm looking at SM shoes at this point, haha.
This gold pair of booties on the foreground model really caught my eye on the runway. The black comes with glints of silver instead of gold, but I prefer the tan/gold combination.
As the show progressed, the clothing got more complicated and the shoes began to take a step back. It's too bad that I don't have a better picture of the outfit on the left (above), because the top had such interesting details in mesh and glitter. The skirt was no slouch either, as it had some very interesting pattern work done in gold. The model on the right is wearing the white leggings from the press kit, and it looked even better in person than on screen!
There was a time when I wore nothing but black and white clothing, and when I saw how these looked on the runway, I remembered why. Black and white patterns provide such a classy finish, and whether you're wearing them as bottoms or as a dress, the results are equally striking.
There was also a smattering of Men's Wear throughout the show, and while the pieces were a little on the safe side, all of them were imminently wearable. On the other hand, I was immediately drawn to the dotted skirt on the model on the right. The way it hugs her figure while sassing it up with those lovely mini polka dot frills is simple adorable.
The next couple of dresses I chose for different reasons. The bandage dress on the right has been in style for a while now, and I've been hankering for one in this specific nude color. It's absolutely divine, and would be fun to accessorize with an outlandish necklace or a really loud bangle. The dress on the left is a gorgeous royal blue in real life, and I'm really liking the campy band uniform trims on the front. Very cute!
I think they really outdid themselves with the casual (and resort) wear, and I absolutely fell in love with that gorgeous dress on the right. It's perfect for, well, practically everything, really. Lol! Whether it's for lounging, walking, or even going out on a date, it would be perfect for any casual activity you can think of. The skirt on the left, on the other hand, is an absolutely dream. I've been so into florals lately, and the cut makes it office wearable. Handy!
I own exactly one pair of harem pants, and they're black and quite safe. The pair above is anything but safe, and they're a definite head-turner. I just love everything about that ensemble-- from the shoes to the top to her large mane of frizzy hair. I don't think I'd be able to pull it off with my non-stick figure, haha, but I definitely love the look. Now the dress on the right, on the other hand, I can definitely see myself wearing. I just love the burst of color, and the cut of the dress is very flattering to most figures.
These two outfits are part of the resort wear collection, and I'm really liking the bikini top and the zebra-print dress.
I couldn't resist putting in two shots of this gorgeous ensemble, as I really love how sexy that cover-up looks. The necklace accentuates the billowy white top, and the strappy wedges finish off the look. (Note: check out those gorgeous black harem pants on the model in the back. I love how billowy they are!)
These two are definite head-turners for the beach. The leopard print top and the gold sarong are a dream.
I'm a huge fan of blue fabric with gradations, and here they are at their finest. The blue bikini is no slouch either, and that Cleopatra-like necklace pops out like nobody's business.
Not a huge fan of ponchos, but these are definitely worth another look. That gorgeous green fabric is simply to-die-for, though if you're looking for less bright fare, the tan pattern on the left is certainly more subdued.
A resort collection is nothing without a bit of Boho chic, and I'm seriously loving those crazy bottoms on the right. Pair that with the lovely rainbow sandal and you've got an eye-popping winner. (If I was still in college, I'd totally wear this, haha.) Also loving the black and white dress on the left, as it's got some really interesting trim that you only notice upon closer look. Love that neckline, as well!
And as a reward for making it to the bottom of this incredibly long entry, here's a shot of the Men's resort wear, haha! It's not really very unique, but I'm sure my readers will still enjoy looking at the, uh, fashion. ;)
All in all, I thought that SM's holiday collection was very well done. There's something for everybody, and the pops of color really make some of the pieces stand out. I've already purchased some Parisian shoes from the resort collection (hello, floral wedges), and surprise, surprise-- I actually fit into a size 9 in their Teens section. Lol!
Hope you all enjoyed my coverage of the 2010 SM Collection. Stay beautiful, ladies!
Hope you all enjoyed my coverage of the 2010 SM Collection. Stay beautiful, ladies!
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