Daily Thread: Tropicana / High-Low

I've been seeing the mullet style everywhere now. Everyone has really taken to the short-in-front, low-at-the-back skirt style, also referred to as "high-low." I only have one item in this style, the Joel Escober dress I wore to a wedding in Australia, but even though the market's saturated with it, I still like it. Not sure if I would buy it, though. I'm afraid it might be exiting the trend scene soon!

However, I won't say no to a bit of hemline play. When I spotted this H&M skirt, I had to have it! A cool take on the high-low trend, noh? Edgier, graphic, and very clean. I've already envisioned plenty of outfits around it. This time, I wore it with a sunny yellow tropical print top from Primark, color-block sandals from Zara (side note: I loved this style so much, I bought it in two colors! Cheaper in London at GBP29.99. Here, they're selling it for Php2,990), tribal bangles, and my oversized Lancel leather clutch.

Can I just say, I love all the new photo apps on Iphone. I'm able to "photoshop" quickly and easily, and create outfit collages like this!

Here's the other color I bought, as worn by Aimee Song, of the blog Song of Style. Love her quirky outfit!

I wore above-mentioned outfit when I had lunch with Tin of Manila Fashion Observer last Monday. I met Tin in NY, and I love her because she's down-to-earth, super friendly, hip, and of course, stylish in her own nonchalant way. I love the way she carries her designer goods—never OTT, and always discreet. You notice it because of the superb style, not because of the brand.

I also love her because she agreed to do a promo with my baby, the accessories line Martina-Martina! We've got tons of new stuff, and she's giving away three lovely pieces from our latest collections.

One of our most popular styles, the Braidy Bunch Friendship Stack (I like it, too! I wear mine almost always!)

Schoolgirl Collar Necklace in Ivory. A different take on the detachable collar trend.

Gold Tassel Necklace. A wardrobe classic! Long and fringy, just the thing to throw over a shirt and jeans/shorts.

Visit her blog to find out how you can win (super easy, promise!).

Are You A Roxy Girl? (If You Are, You'll Win $5,000, Two Amazing Trips, and More!)

Roxy, the ubiquitous lifestyle brand that takes it roots from surfer culture, is "on the hunt for  the most intriguing, fun, engaging, daring, and media-savvy girls in the world to experience a life-changing adventure." They're looking for THE girl to be the face and voice of Roxy.  They want THREE Roxy Girls, to be exact. 

And what exactly is a Roxy Girl?  “Roxy girls are unmatched. Full of energy and a genuine love for the world, we radiate optimism and warmth. We are kind-hearted, generous, and love to have fun. We dream big. We are always up for a challenge and down for a good adventure. We dare to be more. Do you?”

Maki-join na!

If you're answer is a resounding "YES!", then head on over to www.roxy.com/seaforyourself and submit 2 or 3 photos and a short 150-word (max) essay, or a short video telling describing what makes you a Roxy Girl. The contest is open to all Filipinas between the ages of 18 and 28 who wish to experience  once-in-a lifetime opportunity to live the life of a Roxy girl. Applications must be submitted by April 23, 2012. Contest ends June 15^th, 2012, when Roxy will announce the three chosen girls. The fans (you!) and the Roxy judging panel will ultimately select the three winners. The Roxy judging panel consists of one Roxy marketing official per region and one Roxy Pro Surfer.


If being singled out as a Roxy Girl isn't exciting enough, wait till you find out what other awesome prizes await the winners:

Wouldn't you just love to be on that (plastic) couch?

• A trip to Biarritz, France for the Roxy Pro Surf Competition (departing on July 9, 2012 and returning on July 16, 2012). Airfare and hotel accommodations included
• Meet the Roxy pro athletes
• Receive up to $5,000 USD
• Be outfitted in head-to-toe Roxy products
• Host Roxy video segments as be a face and voice for Roxy
• Learn to surf in some of the best waves in the world
• Get to know the Roxy Design Team
• Jet set on a surprise trip #2 (it's amazing!) – airfare and hotel accommodations included

Learn more about being a Roxy Girl by visiting www.roxy.com and  http://www.facebook.com/roxyphilippines.

For the “Let The Sea Set You Free” contest official rules see https://s3.amazonaws.com/wildfireapp/roxy-landing-page/Let+the+Sea+Set+You+Free+Official+Rules+FINAL.pdf

I can't join (booo!), but I will vicariously through you! Go Roxy Girls!

P.S.

In case you're wondering, no, you don't need to be a surfer to join. According to Holly Monkman, Marketing Executive for SEA, “What is most important in being the ideal candidate is your spirit and attitude.  I suggest that the girls take a look at our website and our Facebook pages to view the photos and videos of our Roxy girls in order to get the real feeling of what the life of a Roxy girl is all about."