8 Stylish Essentials For Your Daily Commute

 

Whether you ride the train, bus, shuttle, or you walk to work, daily commutes can get excruciating. Unless you enjoy the traffic and big crowds, there’s not much fun to it; especially when you’ve got the wrong items on hand. A bag too small for your things, uncomfortable shoes, and earphones you can never find, the stress happens even before you reach the office. But with a few functional and stylish things that will stay by your side day in and day out, the journey to work gets better. Below are the 8 stylish essentials for your daily commute:

Tote Bag

2.0 Toile Tote, Longchamp

Powerbank

Micro Check Slim Battery Bank, Php2850, Kate Spade

Sunglasses

Kelesse Sunglasses, Php400, Four Eyes

Watch

Classy York Rose Gold Watch, Php6,000, Daniel Wellington

Phone Case

Metallic Iphone 6 Case, Php1800, Marc Jacobs

Wallet

Flap Saffiano-Effect Wallet, Php1295, Mango

Shoes

Foldable Samantha Quilted Two Tone In Black & Black, Php4000, Yosi Samra

Earphones

In-Ear Gold Earphones, Php1900, Happy Plugs

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SPRING 2016'S TOP BAG TRENDS from Harpers Bazaar

TRY ME ON MY MOBILE

High fashion is embracing tech—your post-modern clutches are now equipped for your iPhone 6.

Pictured: Saint Laurent

Lanvin

Chloé

Burberry

IT'S TOPS

Whether you wear it at your elbow, or simply let your assistant tote it, the top handle is this season's ladylike winner.

Pictured: Louis Vuitton

Tods

Miu Miu

Maison Margiela

Gucci

Fendi

Dior

BUCKET SHOT

The bucket bag is evolving, with inspired takes on the simple shape, done up with added ruching, asymmetrical shapes or embellishment.

Pictured: Louis Vuitton

Stella McCartney

Marni

Loewe

Michael Kors

Céline

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Vans DIY Project

Hi friends! Here is part two of our DIY collaboration with Vans Girls! I love the nineties so I decided to create a pair of shoes inspired by all the beautiful parts of that decade! If you've never transferred magazine images to canvas fabric, it's easy! Here's how...

1. Supplies needed: Vans classic canvas shoes, vintage magazine, scissors, water, liquitex and paintbrush. 

2. Cut out designs from the vintage magazine. Keep in mind that the images will be flipped when you transfer them, so avoid letters and words. 

3. Apply a thick coat of liquitex to the image side of the magazine cut outs. 

4. Paste the images face down (adhering them to the shoe) in your desired design. Allow to dry. 

5. Once dry use a spray bottle filled with water to lightly coat the images. 

6. Use your finger to gently rub the paper off, revealing the image underneath. Keep in mind that this process is a bit mess, some of the image may rub off slightly as you remove the paper. 

7. Use another light coat of liquitex to seal your design. 

8. Elsie finished my shoes by adding drawings with a fabric maker

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DIY Miu Miu Sneakers

Do you remember the last time you Sharpie-d or embellished a pair of sneakers? For us, it had been far too long so when we saw Miu Miu‘s latest glittery sneakers for fall, we were anxious to bling out our own pair using a pair of classic Vans as our canvas. But honestly, what fun is it unless you can DIY a pair too? Leave a comment and we’ll select a reader, at random, to choose their own pair of DIYable Vans. More details after the jump!

You’ll need:

• a pair of white canvas Vans
• 8 ounces of Mod Podge
• 1.5 ounces of coarse gold glitter
• 1 small and 1 medium flat brush
• assorted rhinestones in settings
• heavy duty adhesive
• small plastic tray
• tape

Start by taping the edges of the shoes, covering the rubber soles. Cover both toes with tape as this is where the rhinestones will be glued on later. (Click images to enlarge)

Add one part course glitter to two parts Mod Podge into a small plastic cup or tray.

Stir the mixture thoroughly with a paintbrush. The consistency should be rather thick but not pasty. Apply a layer of the glitter mixture to the shoe. Allow to dry for 10-15 minutes and add a second and third layer until hardly any white space is showing. Use an exacto knife or the edge of your fingernail to scrape off any glitter that might have dried onto the grommets or soles.

Remove the tape. Using adhesive, glue the rhinestones on the toe in any pattern.

Sport your new Miu Miu inspired glittery sneakers with or without laces!

Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to DIY your own pair of Canvas Authentic orSlip-On Vans! (Sorry, limited to US & Canada residents only. Winner will be announced and contacted by email on Friday, September 9th. Good luck! xx) **Contest is now closed. Vans was kind enough to giveaway two pairs of Vans, so congrats to Rebekkah & Camille!

(top image by Bruce Weber via Tumblr, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

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5 Easy Tips to Look Fresh in Neutrals This Season

As we anticipate cooler weather in the coming days, it’s also high time for our wardrobe to take on a new color palette. Wearing neutral colors such as gray, nude, beige, and taupe is a surefire way to looking fresh while piling on thicker pieces and mastering your layering skills. These versatile hues are wearable altogether or can be styled with various textures and pops of color.

From Olivia Palermo’s neat trick to street style-proof accessorizing, here are 5 know-hows to looking très chic in neutrals this season.

1.  Try the on-trend sweater + skirt combo.

2. A long, tailored vest is worth the cash-out to create a sleeker, more polished silhouette.

3. Balance out the daintiness of the color palette with androgynous pieces like blazers and loafers.

4. Bring your look together with a tote in a warmer hue…

5. …Or have a bit more fun by playing with textures (denim and suede look fab!), prints, or a punch of color.

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