How to fashionably wear shorts

Shorts, and I mean short shorts, are arguably my most signature style. Whenever you get a glimpse of me on any other day, whether I'm strolling off the streets of Bangkok, shopping, or spending a wonderful afternoon at the park, and unless I'm at work, you most certainly see me wearing shorts. Perhaps I can point at the weather in this corner of the world - which is always ridiculously hot - as the reason of my love for shorts; or probably, it could simply be due to my unconscious desire to bare more skin, I'm not really sure.

A few months ago, I playfully ask the question of how short do you wear shorts? I heard quite a number of amused reactions from the readers when they saw how some celebrities wear shorts. But today, to answer a serious question from a reader, how do you fashionably wear shorts? I came up with this post. 

Faded denim shorts, plain white top and flip flops or flat sandals completed with a fabulous jacket. Let the jacket speak for the outfit. Loud accessories obviously furnishes the look.

Layer your shorts with your favorite tights. This is best when it's winter or when you feel it isn't that cool to bear that much skin. ;)

I love this look a lot, very vintage. It's high waist short shorts with huge pockets that are clearly outlined. How the red stripes made contrast with the shorts' color is very intriguing.

Wear shorts as a teaser by pairing it with a blousy off shoulder top. I'd prefer wearing gladiator sandals for this look.

This is the look that my fiance hate to see me wear. The reason? He says that my rear isn't visible in this kind of shirt. And since I'm skinny, he thinks that the curves aren't displayed at all. If the shirt doesn't hike up at the back, it seems that I'm only wearing a long shirt and an underwear. Oh really? I don't really care. As long as I feel comfortable, a pair of well-shaped legs displayed suffice for the look. But oh, have you thought of using a really fierce hand bag for this outfit? 

Tattered denim shorts really impress me. Why not pair them with a loose knitted top or a transparent blouse layered by a fitting undergarment? And well, look at those shoes. ;)

Rider denim shorts can be really challenging cuz if not done right, you can look slutty. But if you're brave enough, wear underneath a pair panties leggings that extend down your legs to stylishly cover some length.

I'm not really sure if after getting up in the morning and just grabbing a leather jacket to cover your top is a good idea. After all,  isn't this nighties shorts look fabulous in the catwalk.

photo credit: weheartit.com

10 Great Gift Ideas for Mothers Turning 50

Delight your mom with a digital photo frame; touch her with a portrait from the past; personalize her own calendar; create a special audio CD for her; surprise her with a video documentary; buy her a posh garden kit; grab her a cookbook; inspire her with a piece of gold jewelry; treat her for a day at the spa; and indulge her with candies. These are some of the really great ideas you can give your great mom on her golden day.

Moms deserve extra special gifts on their 50th birthday. It's a golden day to celebrate her courage and constant love for you and the rest of your family through the years. Here are some really unique and memorable gift ideas you can consider for the best mom in the world:

♥Delight your mom with a digital photo frame

Who says golden moms can't have one of these gadgets? Surprise you mom with a digital photo frame, maybe around seven inches perfect for her side table. Load it with pictures of your family, her friends, colleagues, and other personal favorites to make the gift perfectly on her special day.

♥Touch her with a portrait from the past

One of the best 50th birthday ideas you can give your mom include a portrait of her from the past. Look for a solo vintage picture of her for a more classic and surprising gift. Restore the photo, have it enlarged, and frame it with an antique-looking frame. You can also have the picture painted to add more sentiment to your gift. A complete family picture when you were younger would be very lovely, too. Any picture you think she likes a lot, will actually do.

♥Personalize her own calendar

Especially when your mom's birthday falls on December or on the early months of the year, it's a great idea to give your mom a personalized calendar. Scenic, as well as family pictures and proverbs or quotes are great calendar ideas. This calendar would not only remind her of the dates of the year, but it becomes a special something for her to smile about every day of the year.

♥Create a special audio CD for her

Another touching 50th birthday gift you can give your mom would be recorded greetings from her loved ones. You can burn an audio CD with special greetings from family, relatives, and close friends. Companies like LifeonRecord can also help you do this without having the need to personally go to each of your mom's specials friends. If you decide to do it yourself, you can also include some of your mom's favorite songs on the CD to make your gift more memorable.

♥Surprise her with a video documentary

A fun gift is always a memorable gift. You can make a video documentary of the old videos you and your family have recorded through the years. Include birthday greetings of loved ones, too, to make it more special. If you're planning to throw a birthday party for her, you can also show this video during the party.

♥Buy her a posh garden kit

If your mom loves gardening, you might want to give her a posh garden kit. Choose red or any favorite color of hers to make your gift more special and memorable.

♥Grab her a cookbook

Make sure your mom loves to cook if you choose this gift. Buy her a cookbook for family days and gatherings. You can choose a cookbook with a variety of dishes or those that are specific for pastas, barbecues, or a favorite international cuisine.

♥Inspire her with a piece of gold jewelry

It's her golden day and your mom surely deserves to receive something golden, too. She may have a lot of jewelries in her box, but a piece of gold jewelry from you would always have a special place in her jewelry box and in her heart. You can buy her a pendant, a pair of earrings, or even a jewelry set. It all depends on your budget and what she might find interesting to receive and wear.

♥Treat her for a day at the spa

Moms love breaks , especially at the spa or parlor. Give her an extra special birthday gift by treating her for a day at the spa. Join your mom or let a close friend join her to make her relaxation more enjoyable and memorable.

♥Indulge her with candies

Candies? Sounds unlikely for moms, but they really make great gift idea. Give her a basket of mixed candies from her childhood and not only will you revive the youth in her, but you will also bring back those precious and priceless memories of her childhood.

The gift you give your mom on her 50th birthday need not be expensive or luxurious. What is important is that you are able to touch her heart and make her feel she is the best mom in the world, worthy and deserving of your love.

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6 Simple Ways of Caring and Mending Your Shawl to Keep It in Great Condition

You can keep your shawl in great shape by bearing in mind the following: hand wash your shawl, do not tumble-dry, know how to store your shawl, give importance to special instructions, do some extra research, and go an extra mile.

To give your shawl lasting beauty and comfort, you need to give it the best care. Here are simple means, by which you can take care of your precious shawl, as well as mend it:

♥Hand wash your shawl

The best way to cleanse your shawl is to hand wash it. Machine-washing can destroy your shawl with its tumbling motions. Since shawls are delicate, avoid bleaching them and use only mild soap or baby shampoo with cool water. After rinsing, never twist or wring your shawl, but instead, squeeze it gently to keep it in great shape. Dry cleaning is also acceptable as long as the treatment used is safe and mild for your shawl.

♥Do not tumble-dry

Tumble-drying can ruin your shawl in the same way machine-washing does. The best way to dry your shawl is to lay it flat out in the open air without exposing it to direct heat or sunlight. Some shawls do not need to be ironed. In case they do, always put a cloth between your shawl and the iron to keep its great color.

♥Know how to store your shawl

Since you do not need your shawl the whole year round, you need to keep your shawl in great condition for the next use. Do not hang, but rather, fold your shawl to prevent losing its shape, especially if your shawl is heavy. Keep it in a cool dry place, never in a damp or very hot location. If your shawl is beaded or has added embellishment, experts advise you to put acid-free white tissue in between folds to avoid imprinting these designs on the fabric of your shawl.
Give importance to special instructions
Shawls can be made from different fabrics and can come with different accessories, thus requiring special care for each shawl. Care to read special washing, drying, and storing instructions that come when purchasing your shawl.

♥Do some research

Sometimes, when you purchase a shawl, special instructions are not included. If you got it online, try going to the website of the shop and search for suggestions on caring for your shawl. You can also contact their customer support for more information. On the other hand, you can search for articles and topics that can give you shawl care tips.

♥Go an extra Mile

Just when you think that a shawl with traces of piling or has a hole or little tear is useless, think again. For piling problems or when your shawl is said to show bits of fluff on its surface, you can buy fabric shavers that are available at most household stores or fabric shops. For holes and tears, there are shops and people who can help you. These people, known as darners, have the special skills and equipment, such as needles and yarns, needed to fix your shawl and make it look great again for a certain price. Popular darners are usually found in India, but your shawl shop may just know some from your area. You can also search the Internet for special shops who offer such services. Finally, if you are fond of knitting and you are skilled at it, you can fix your own crocheted shawl by studying very well the pattern and getting the right yarn colors.
As long as you are willing to take care of your shawl inasmuch as it undoubtedly gives you elegance and comfort, maintaining the condition of your shawl is not that very difficult after all. Give your shawl the best care and it will give you the best beauty and warmth you deserve.

Fabulously Bumpy: Style Guide for Pregnant Women

One of the scariest things about getting married is that you'll eventually get pregnant. And for girls like us who are conscious about looks and outfits, this thought can be really frightening. Questions like "what if I won't get my body back?" or "what if I'll get so many stretch marks?" pop in. But most especially we ask, "what about my fashion?"

Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die! ...
~ Mean girls

Do you have to forbid yourself from the joy of sex and the bliss of marriage all for the sake of fashion? Of course not! Gone are the days when being pregnant is considered a blow to being fashion. Thanks to our dear celebrities who made it a fashion being pregnant. Aw, did you notice that? Being pregnant is fashion. But girls, don't hurry.

So I thought it is of great importance to blog about how do we maintain our creativity and *fashionability even if we are pregnant?

Hear my tips ...

♥Don't wear plain pregnancy dress just for the sake of comfort.
I have not been pregnant but I know that pregnancy brings so many discomforts the reason why many pregnant girls tend to settle with comfortable but boring very pregnant dresses. If you don't want to stain the stylish image you heart to maintain, then choose dresses that are sexy but are also comfortable such as Ella maternity. They can be dresses that show off your toned shoulders and arms or mini dresses that shows off your legs. You can decide to highlight either at a time. If you want to show only your arms and shoulders, you can wear mini dress or empire cut top and pair it with some black tights. This combination works even with you having the bump. Additionally, the dresses and blouses that you'd invest for during this period would never go wasted simply because you can still use them even after pregnancy.


♥Stay slim.
Some lucky girls stay slim even after getting pregnant and only that cute visible bump gives proof that there's real baby on the way. However, to most girls, they gain significant weight during pregnancy. This is when the challenge to look slim strikes. If this would be true to any of you, girls, then I suggest that you choose sleeveless blouses or dresses with thin straps or what we call spaghetti straps. Seek for clothes with vertical or diagonal narrow stripes pattern or a creation of dark prints which create a slimmer look. Should a taste for flowery designs comes, which is very likely if you're carrying a girl, make sure you stick for tiny prints. Bloom maternity black dresses aclaim the oldest fact we all know, that black always create a slimmer look.


♥Put your hands on those old stuff, wear your old stretchable denim jeans.
There are days when wearing jeans gives us the feeling of freedom that is denied by some clothes. Therefore it is a pain to not able to wear them when you feel like wearing. Well girls, the good news is that there is a way. Search your closet and look for some old jeans that you think still fit on the legs preferably those stretchable ones. Look for some old turtle neck top preferably black or gray. Then get some good sciscors, big needles and thread. Cut off the upper part of your jeans a little above the secret pocket towards the belt area. If the jeans are low waist style, then only a little portion would be removed, otherwise, it's up to you to estimate the length that would suit your height. The thing is, the pockets, after your done with your designing, would immediately extend below the bump. Next, cut off the neck area of your turtle neck top. It is expectedly stretchable and long. Now, you would have to sew the neck you cut from the turtle neck top to attach to your jeans. When done, you would now have a stylish preggy jeans that is still wearable even after you'll have the baby.

If you don't have the time or the materials that you'll need to create your home-made preggy jeans, then you can invest for some denim jeans like these. Your own design would actually look like this but only without the belt area. If it is summer and you prefer something cooler that are also denim, then you can wear denim pedal pants. They would in no way make you less stylish.

Making the decision to have a child- it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.

-Elizabeth Stone

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.

- Unknown Author

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What is sexy?

How would you define sexy? Is it the catwalk inspired definition that is being thin?

I remembered reading before the interview of Jennifer Lopez from the Reader's Digest. She said that if she sees two women walking, one is thin and the other voluptuous, she would look at how they carry themselves. The thin girl walks shyly unsure and unconfident of herself while the other walks with grace and certainty enjoying the sway of her hips and the feel of her hair with her head up, without doubts, the latter defines what is sexy.

While the world is succumb by the problems of eating disorders or anorexia, I think it is time to re-evaluate the real meaning of the word "sexy".

By the way, is J.Lo thin? And isn't she sexy?

What is your own definition of sexiness, girls?

Roc this Valentine's Day to the 91X's

We girls at creative fashion always track the latest trends if not the latest fashion for the season, right? And since we are now feeling the strength of cupid's bow, we might as well track all the season's fashion sale. Roca wear are giving 20% off their fashion products especially for the days of heart. For women's fashion: OUTERWEAR, SWEATERS, DENIM JEANS,TOPS, ACTIVEWEAR, DRESSES & JUMPSUITS, LEGGINGS & SOCKS, SKIRTS & SHORTS, SLEEP SEXY and all women's accesories and esentials, all are at crazy sale. Roca Wear line specializes for both men and women fashion, but obviously, we girls care for what we need. Yeah! There were very few purses and bags posts here at Creative Fashion, the reason why I became curious about what they have for this specific accesory.
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