Win a $93 worth of dress, join our giveaway!

What better way to start your week than a fabulous giveaway? Creative Fashion has partnered with Shabby Apple to treat one of you, my dear fashionistas, a beautiful Cotton Candy dress worth $93.

Experience more of a full swing summer with this vibrant pink floral empire waist that is created 100% cotton, thin and delicate. Its contrasting cinched empire waist, fitted half sleeves and shaped skirt exposes your flattering figure in a very interesting way. Not only is this dress perfect for a lovely dinner or a glamorous party, it is also very appropriate for work.

Cute, affordable and work-appropriate dresses are the main focus of shabby apple, a Utah based company. Their online boutique has a variety of collections that you would oh-so-love to discover. Each line of dresses speaks of unique characters and creativity. Every dress is worth to pick-me-up.

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen using random.org.

All the rage summer cutouts

Did you girls ever consider stunning people through your back? Probably, even the most gorgeous dress you have in your closet creates a statement mostly through its front view. But what about its back? Are you tired of a mundane plain back? It's time to let your back speak for you. Cover your cleavage, you don't need it because what is hot right now is something that's all about your back story.

Sale, how I love Thee: shoes, dresses, denim, tops and jackets from shopbop

I used to religiously scout for fashions on sale and blog about them every weekend. But then, my day job has taken over and getting too worn out all the time unconciously made me leave this passion - Sale, how I love Thee! - at the back burner.

But hey, despite my tiredness, I'm sure I couldn't let this good news fly off my window. I did for a lot of them. Shhhh! That was because I did not really want you girls to spend more of your money. Yet here I am, excited to tell you that Shopbop is having some really crazy sale.

♥I'm loving my Imelda

The first thing I scanned page by page was for the shoes. There are tons of them on sale and mostly are at 70%. Honestly though, a lot of them have not struck the core of my fashion sense. I didn't feel that restless feeling, with hands and feet sweating and mind swirling. Nah, not really. But since there are too many shoes on sale, that just meant I could search through all of them to finally find something to fall in love with.

Then I did find them, a pair that I would so love to embrace.

$650.00 $455.00 (30% off)

Loeffler Randall Lula Platform Booties.
I'm sure you girls understand why I fell in love with these shoes. Snake-embossed leather booties is something that would make you look fierce but effortless. Pardon me environmentalists; I don't really mind killing snakes and wearing their skin. But I mind the price. After 30% off, I still don't think I'd be willing to pay that much. Sigh!

And more shoes. I had a hard time deciding which color is best between the two booties.

Pollini Studio Pollini Cuff Suede Booties in Dark Green/Grey or Berry/Brown? Please help me decide girls. Their price is actually reasonable - $765.00 FINAL SALE* $229.50 (70% off)

Elizabeth and James Greta Woven Pumps. I was planning to look for a more daring bright colors. But I don't know why I ended up choosing for these. If not grey, maron or rust. Sigh! again. $425.00 $297.50 (30% off).

♥Little black dress Vs. Little white dress

Torn by Ronny Kobo Caroline Dress $231.00 $161.70 (30% off) or Alice + Olivia Wrapped Goddess Dress $264.00: $184.80 (30% off)

♥Lovely basic and bright

Tons of them are so loving and divine for summer outfit.

You can also check for denim, tops and jackets. They too are on sale. I'm just not certain if their prices are crazy too. ;)

Should you go bright and basic for your summer outfit?

What I love about having a style feeder is having someone feed me with styles to try on. Today, I woke up realizing that perhaps, going bright and basic for summer is a good idea.

The key for bright and basic color outfits is an accessory in a striking, notice-me hue.

♥Get that look: Silk-chiffon open-back mini dress

♥Get that look: Sash Draped dress with flutter sleeves

♥Get that look: Knit mini dress

Laid-back summer dress inspirations

What inspiration do you have for your summer outfit girls? Are you done with your quest for a summer look with edge? Summer dress continues to prove me great for the season.

I did not mean to leave my blog deserted for days, however, I just did. The turmoil in our city is extremely depressing that no matter how I wanted to write, I remained numbed in front of my laptop seeing how this lovely city that I adore is fighting severe destruction.

I almost succumbed to tears with the fact that is as hard as stone to swallow, my most favorite shopping mall, the Central World of Bangkok, just only after a year of being built anew, was set ablaze. Thanks to the red shirts’ act of terrorism; we call them “the arsons”.

And yet, after days of staring blank upon my laptop, I knew I can’t go on like this. I may be distressed but that doesn’t mean I can do anything, or perhaps, I can’t do nothing.

I need to get back my inspiration. Sometimes, it’s overwhelmingly abundant. Sometimes, it lightly flies off the window. But I realized I just need dresses to bid my sadness adieu. And what better way is there but to find these inspirations just sitting in my email, waiting patiently to greet me “hello”.

Summer dresses by Soft Joie gives summer a new definition. A girl doesn’t have to be hyper-active during this season. She can be laid-back too. Laid back glamour has actually an edge. They create fresh and effortless look on-the-go for any carefree abandon.

1 Kendall Dress. floral silk-chiffon dress with a single hook-and-eye closure at the split V neck.

2 Mary Tank Dress. Another floral silk-chiffon dress with frayed ruffles at the scoop neck and vertical lace and eyelet banding at the front and back.

3 Cambridge Dress. A racer-back print silk dress with a patch bust pocket and spaghetti straps.

4 Mazira Dress. A print silk dress with a sweetheart neckline and seamed cups.

5 Mary Jo Dress. A print washed-silk dress features a wide neck and leopard graphic.

6 Karla Dress. A scoop-neck washed-silk dress features pintucking at the yoke and pleated vertical banding at the front and back.

Search Shopbop for more Joie's summer look.

How to dress for a stroll in a field

When your city is engulfed with turmoil dividing people and shattering lives, you cannot bear to see. You close your eyes and press your lips ‘cause you know that there is nothing you can do to break free. For days you lock yourself behind curtains, sheltered and unharmed, but bored. Gone are all the alluring signs abound, enticing shopping malls and processions of fashionistas strutting back and forth in the streets when the pavements are no longer baked by the sun’s shimmering spikes. Such is the fate of the City of Angel for months now and it’s sad.

When your dream city turns into nightmare, flee to your field of dreams. Get your suitcase and pack for things just enough for a stroll in the up-country where there are no guards to stop you, no bombs and no maddening fire.

Look for a secluded meadow. Feel the breeze and like a bird spread your wings. Who wouldn’t love the taste a golden day of sunshine? Absorb it. Not everyone is as blessed as you.

But while you do so, enjoying your carefree abandon, make sure that you are dressed for the occasion. Take your best ankle boots or your most comfy casual shoes. You might love to take a pair of black or white sandals? Or even red? Go ahead. You’re out of the city and nobody’s going to notice that you’re in red. Go for an ESTIMATE floral-print blouse. Or if you’re on the mood, wear this very lovely JOURNAL dress. But whatever you'd wear, you're the one who decides for the occasion.

3 Best Summer Dress Alternatives

When we speak of summer dress, we automatically think of bright flowery dresses. However, if you’re a kind who craves for style with an edge, you might want to consider these summer dress alternatives that I suggest: Cutting edge patterned summer dress, sailor stripes dress or revised versions of plain old polka dots.

♥Muriel Stripe Dress
The prints of this jersey dress in themselves speak summer! The side ties at the bodice overlay are very girlish, the skirt is draped (what do we say about drapes?); while the two patched pockets create any day any time coolness. Worn with wrap around sandals, you have a perfect summer dress alternative.

♥Diamond Zigzag Dress
If you don’t want to settle for less on a summer, I suggest you go for another jersey in a form of a zigzag dress. Have you seen such a pattern somewhere? It has a pleating at the scoop neck and a V back. Is it a touch of vintage? Gathered elastic banding at waist, the skirt goes draped at the hips and then finishes the ends kind’a pencil cut. Something we don’t at its back is a double-button closure and cutout. Worn with some heels or wedges, you get a very elegant summer dress alternative.

♥Damisi Lawn Dress
Another alternative comes in cotton. If you want to bring back some memories of your childhood days, the ruching at the bust, back, shoulders, and cuffs of this dress is the answer. Its pattern is less cutting edge, but the color combination and lines are very summer. You better pull those Maison Margiela shoes from the back of your closet and you’re done.

♥Aqua Striped Dress
Would you like a dress that changes its allure from day time to night? The matter is just between a pair of white flip flops and glossy sky-high heels. The rest is yours to decide.

♥Valerie Dress
Another stripe comes in cotton. A very huge tee done up with a wide neck and opened via buttons down the back and blue and white stripes, comes a stylish summer dress alternative.

♥Viviene Westwood Anglomania
How sad it was when I found out that this navy and white striped jersey dress is out of stock. Artfully draped and with signature asymmetric detailing, what great statement does it create? If you ask what’s the best way to wear it? Bare legs and neutral heels are best for this fitted style. If you would like to go more daring, perhaps with this mini for many stripe wedge?

They say that the old good polka dots are fun, but the new versions are much more fun!

Versace

Leather cutout platform boots

♥Formal white long sleeves, black and white tiny polka dots paired with this so called fashion-forward footwear from Versace can be a very daring outfit for work. I guess this is perfect for someone whose job is fashion reporting. ;)

♥Take any sexy mini dress with just little touch of polka dots. Or if you nothing like that is available just take any mini dress, this Versace has a power to transform any of your choice into another summer dress alternative.

♥Two polkas in one

Did you know that you can actually wear different versions of polka dots for your top and your skirt at once? Take for instance this Lula Dot Print Blouse paired with Annie Mae Dot Sweater Skirt. You won’t go wrong for this alternative obviously.

Do tell me which of these alternatives earned your nod, girls.

Summer Outfits Essentials

Just around the corner in every woman's mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her. ~Wilhela Cushman

Wilhela is incredibly right. We girls have it always in mind the thoughts of outfits that would recreate us. That said, we don't have to explain why the need to recreate our style with summer outfits essential for this season.

From Coachella we received tons of suggested must haves for summer outfits.

♥M Missoni Bias Stripe Romper, ♥Ash Ivy Open Toe Studded Booties, ♥Something Else
Slouchy Shoulder Bag, ♥Blank Denim Stud Shorts, and ♥Diane von Furstenberg Zora Dress,

Gorgeous summer dress and spring dresses from Collette Dinnigan

Hunting for spring dresses or summer dress can be really fun. Not only that your mood is driven by happiness brought by the weather, not only that it marks the farewell to boredom that white surroundings inevitably bring, but that it signals salvaging and wearing more colorful dresses.

But while we blogged about must have flowery summer dress or printed dress, we found that alternative dresses can be otherwise. Brought by Collette Dinnigan, our alternative spring dresses or summer dress are not too flowery and not too printed but are luxurious, sexy and glamorous.

♥Pebble Beaded Strapless Silk Chiffon Dress
This posh and sophisticated dress in nude silk is a perfect evening dress. Its tube top, no sleeves and high empire waist screams sexy!

♥Pewter Embroidered Smock Dress
Loose fit are a favorite of mine for summer dress. For girls with active metabolism and sweat glands, this type dress offers freshness all the time. Girlish lingerie look, shirred elements and lace inlays are the key elements for the glamor of this summer dress.

♥White Embroidered Smock Dress
We cannot deny, that when it comes to walking under the sun, white is the best color of all. This white reflects the light instead of absorbing it, leaving you less hot. Therefore what is better for your summer dress than this loose cut, knee-length with discreet embroidery and shirred elements that is white?

♥Black Sequin Strap Dress
I cannot find better words to describe this dress. Should I just stay back and let you judge it by yourself? I'd say it cannot be a less luxurious cocktail dress.

♥Raspberry/Pale Pink Tiered Sleeve Ruffle Dress
Alright, so this one is classified on our typical spring dresses or summer dress; other than it is more an extravagant dress in raspberry silk.

♥Eucalyptus Drape Shoulder Silk Satin Dress
Another spring/summer essential - cocktail dress in mint silk. Noble one-shoulder Toga dress with intricate drapes. Drapes. And what did we say about drapes?

What are your thoughts on these alternative spring dresses and summer dress? Are you ready to salvage any of them?

Tips for your best summer dress!

Less and less we feel chilly, less and less smoke comes out the chimney. Yay! Summer is approaching. The big sun is coming. Such great news! Now brace yourself for the next move, Summer Dress hunting! It’s time to add your wardrobe with the best summer dress you can find. But take heed, as you do so, there are things you might want to consider:

♥Go flowery. I don’t know if you girls noticed but it’s just weird wearing something flowery during winter. You layer and layer but you stick with mostly plain dark colors. I don’t ask why. It is, so that more heat is preserved. But we don’t need such heat during summer, right? Therefore we go for a combination of bright or light colors. We basically get the mix of bright colors through flowery or printed summer dress. They give you the feel of freshness and high inspiration.

Whoops! You walk down the street and you see all the other girls in printed flowery too. Of course, you would not want to fade in the midst of all the walking colorful prints just like that. Therefore you have to consider the style. Choose the cut of your dress so that there are no other girls with the same. They may have the color, but they don’t have the style.

I would take a shoulder straps dress, cross at the back, lined with mesh for a fuller skirt, with flower prints all over such as Jack BB Dakota flower print dress. It would be a mini dress.

♥Go for plain single color, go orange. Maybe you don’t want to go flowery everyday. Take a single color for your summer dress. But make sure that it is orange. Orange is the most stylish powerful color among all the bright colors. It is almost black. You will never go wrong with it. It blends well with many colors. I strongly suggest accessorizing it with something black or brown. White would work too.

For my orange dress, I would want it to be a long tube dress hanging down to my feet. I would accessorize it with an elegantly waisted Kelly belt. I'd let the belt be responsible for shaping the dress.

I know you girls are so ready to start your summer dress hunting. Take my advice. If you find something similar that works, let me know where you got them.

Here comes the Sun

I know it's still chilly for most of you girls, however, I know too that you can just smell the fragrance of spring right at the tip of your nostrils. And we know what it means to fashion savvy ladies like us, right?

Right! It's time for us to update our closet with the latest trends of swimwear and summer dresses. What's more? We actually have to update our closet with the summer fashion outfits that our favorite celebrities are seen wearing.

You girls must really have to thank me because I am too fortunate to find these summer outfits that you would - oh, so love!

♥1 Elan International Long Side Slit Cover-Up Dress
Hot. Hot. Hot. The Elan International Long Side Slit Cover-Up Dress looks sizzlin' hot over any swimsuit. Features a long length with a thigh high slit, deep v-neck, and three-quarter length sleeves. Black Zig Zag Print.

♥2 The Vitamin A Kimono Gloss Silk Tunic is a gorgeous flowing silk tunic that looks fabulous over any of Vitamin A's suits. Ties at underbust allow for a perfect fit. Available in ultraviolet shimmer gloss silk. Wow! Incredible! Are the perfect words for this Kimono. While its see-through material give glimpse to your curves at the right places, it also supply perfect allure to nothing but stunning swimsuit underneath. It is in silk, therefore you can guess that it feels fresh to the skin. What else would you need if your walking right under the sun for hours? Would you need polyster? Nah, we're not foolish.

♥3 The Elan International Classic Hooded Cover-Up is classic, timeless, sultry...and plenty of fun. This hooded cover-up features a front kangaroo pocket, tipped hoodie ties, and a short length. Deep v-neck to show-off that bikini! Navy. You bet you're the most fashionista walking in the beach when you do such with this cover. Not only that it would serve as a tempting cover over your sexy bikini, it also would work even for other functions such as attending some close friends' party, going out for dinner, a quick visit to the closest mall, or a stroll at the park.
Multi-functional is the word for this classic summer dress which I so love the color.

♥4 The Vitamin A Lauren Long Strapless Sundress is a versatile, full length knit lounger with sexy tall slits at side seams. Features an empire waist and shirring at bust. Available in Pool Tonal Stripe. Pair with any of Vitamin A's fabulous swimwear to complete your beach ensemble!

Imagine yourself inside this dress, with some thin strapped flip flops and some flower on your hair. What a sight that would be?