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All that blooms

New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 07


Everything's in bloom! From New York's runways to The Body Shop's new fragrance, Cassis Rose Oil. It's clear now how the 2007 Philippine Summer is going to be. Wild, sultry, and of course, floral! The great thing is, Valentines is also just around the corner, and, as we all know, wearing girly and playful prints on a date never fails to signal good vibes.

Summer and Valentines, two very exciting times, two very good reasons to update your wardrobe! Why not start as early as now? It never hurt to hit 2 seasons with one stone.


Start your shopping with these Daaashing Valentines/Summer essentials!


This flowy blouse is so preeety it can make anyone bloom with delight. Only P500


I just love the Mexican inspired print of this pleated skirt. Only P500


Cool and breezy, perfect for a sunset date or a day by the beach. Only P450

All products are found at http://dash.co.nr

Goddess inspired fashion dominates

I watched the Golden Globes the other day and couldn't help noticing that most female celebs were wearing Greek inspired dresses (i.e. Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Drew Barrymore and, *smirk*, Jennifer Lopez). FYI, I LOVE ancient Greek robes with their braiding and draping of light flowing fabric. Add star power endorsement to the 2007 fashion forecast I posted here and what do we get? A potentially very popular trend.

Actually, I've been seeing bits and pieces of Greek elements since 2 years ago from all those strappy sandals and aquamarine stone jewelry and, of course, the bronze bangles. But it's only now that I'm sensing the Greek influence in clothes.

Of course, as ordinary practical people, no matter how trendy we want to be, we can't really wear these dresses to school or to work. So all we can do is wait for the RTW designers to convert these styles to more wearable pieces.

In the meantime, I recommend our Athena dress top. I've sold so many of these in, like, 10 colors already. Some of the girls have even bought 2 or 3 different colors of the same style! Hell, I have one. I just love it 'cuz I can wear it as a top with jeans or as a dress. And, yes, it does have that sort of ethereal Greek feel to it. Simply put, girls like it cuz it makes them look so good,almost goddess like. Sadly, I'm down to this last piece in cream. P500 only at Dash!

Get that look!

People loved this dress so much that I just had to do a refeature. And what do you know, Jessica Simpson has one that's almost like it!


Knitted mini dress for only P500, fits S-M
Watch out for it in the January Collection coming next week. For those who can't wait, you can have it reserved as early as, well, NOW. Just tell me. First come, first served!

Animal prints: Another trend that I surprisingly like

I'll never forget Gwen Stefani's animal printed platform shoes in the music video of No Doubt's Sunday Morning. I used to dream about them. I realize that was atleast 10 years ago but the image of those shoes just stayed in my mind. In contrast, seeing older women wear skin tight animal printed blouses (a la martini-drinking-momma in Las Vegas) was just que horor! Talk about tacky.

I guess as in all trends, there's an up and down side. When it comes to animal prints, it's easy to be on the downside. They've always been around, but I never saw them as high or elegant fashion (except for those shoes) because of how people wore them. Lately, I've noticed that they're dominating fashion pages once again, but this time, thanks to Kate Moss, Gwen Stefani and co., I can actually appreciate them without wincing.


So how can one wear animal prints without looking like a Las Vegas Momma? Here's a list of NEVERs:

1. Never combine it with other prints and bright colors. If you're wearing animal printed shoes, it'll probably be better if the rest of your outfit is plain and neutral-colored.

2. Never wear more than one piece of animal printed material. Don't go overboard on the trend and wear your animal printed shoes, animal printed purse and animal printed head band (with matching animal printed sunglasses and scarf) all at the same time. Settle down, there's plenty of time to wear them. Besides, seeing as animal prints have passed the test of time, this trend won't be going away anytime soon.

3. Never buy cheap animal printed stuff. The print is already stylishly dangerous, what more if it's made of leatherette that threads at the edges or of plastic that fades and gets scratched too easily? Las Vegas Momma alert! But don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should buy real fur with real animal print. Killing animals just for the print is just not cool.


4. Never buy animal printed stuff that combines more than one animal print pattern in the same material. Talk about overkill. Okay, we get it, you LOVE ANIMAL PRINTS!

Snag this animal printed bag from Dash for only P500!

2007 Fashion Forecast

Apparently, it's still a little too early for 2007 fashion forecasts. It took me a whole hour surfing Google just to find an appropriate article. I kept on stumbling upon 2007 Autumn/Winter trends, which, obviously, we can't use here in the Philippines. But for those who are fashionably brave, fur is back (faux fur, that is). Oh, and, layering is still hot (literally, in our case).

Anyway, here's one for Spring. Found it in a website called "Poughkeepsie Journal" (cute name!).


Future styles: What you’ll wear in 2007
By Kacey Carano
For the Poughkeepsie Journal
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061229/LIFE/61229001

To best understand where we are going in the 2007 fashion world, we need to look back on where we’ve been. The past year was huge in fashion.

For my generation, it was the first time we saw something we actually wore come back. Styles from the ’80s hit huge, and I finally got a taste of what it is like to try and reincorporate something that you wore the first time it was in fashion. My conclusion on this is that you truly should only adopt a trend once. Although I can’t live without waist belts and skinny jeans (which both carry on into the new year), overdoing the revival of an era looks plain silly on anyone over the age of 20.

2006 also brought about a massive change in proportions. Skinny jeans and voluminous jackets got us thinking in a whole new way.

The success of any season can be measured by how many styles we take with us as time passes. And by that measure, 2006 was a successful year in fashion. Nautical styles, jersey knits, bubble skirts, skinny pants, layering (this gets even bigger), sky-high platforms and metallics prevail well into 2007.

Look like a goddess

My personal favorite theme of the season to come is the fluid, ethereal, Greek goddess look — proving that sexy can be easy, flowy, natural and care-free.

Other themes have emerged from the runways, as well. The ’80s continue to play a major role in how we’ll be dressing, and this time around we take the “sporty city” angle from decades past. Chic wind pants and anoraks are perfectly suitable for day wear.

Big in the fashion world, though not my personal preference, is a “futuristic” note. More than likely, these high-gloss items will not be a rage that sweeps across the country, but their influence will trickle down on mainstream America. Designers’ unapologetic use of color — primary blues, yellows and robust berries — will allow these far-out designs to go from runways to department stores.

The zeitgeist that allows for ease of movement and individuality has brought us some really beautiful pieces.

The “fresh from the runway” must-haves for spring 2007 are:

1. Dresses. Keep them ultra-feminine. For fashion forward silhouettes go pouffy or try a tent/trapeze style.

2. A ruffled blouse. Typical tailored, button-down blouses look unnatural and stiff this season. Pick something soft, with embellishments that pay homage to the Victorian era, and wear a camisole.

3. Shorts. On the runway, we saw super short shorts. This style is made more practical by elongating the short. A city style, walking short or even a pair that has pleats is a more realistic way to go. Realistic, unless, of course, you’re on vacation somewhere sunny and then there are no limits as to how high they can go!

4. A platform wedge shoe. The higher the better, peep toe or strappy, bonus points if the heel is made out of wood.

5. A perfect flat. Go for a ballet slipper or something more tailored; either way, you’ll need this staple to rescue you from must-have No. 4.

6. An intricately floral-printed piece. It can be a dress or a blouse, but floral fits in nicely with everything girly that is happening. Steer clear of large floral prints, which tend to look matronly.

Replica dressing has diminished. It truly is about taking what is happening in the fashion world and adapting it to your lifestyle and personal preference. You should never wear something you hate just because it is of the moment. (For me, this is bubble skirts. I love them on everyone else, but every time I try one on, I can’t help but feel comical.)

Nor should you feel pressured to force yourself into one box as far as personal style is concerned. Modern dressing is about catering to all of your different moods.

Take Angelina Jolie for example, who can go from super sexy vixen in Versace to mother of three in a belted trench in the blink of an eye, while never compromising the style that is all Jolie.

Give ’em a break
Things to leave behind in 2007

Leggings: They prove to be a two-hit wonder and should go back into the fashion vault.

Constructed jackets: Items that are overly constructed or stiff are definitely out.

Ankle booties: This trend, which was not widely adopted, goes away.

Brocade: Soft floral prints seem much more now.

British invasion: Plaids are way too androgynous for a very girly spring. Choose a floral print instead.

*Clink, clink* Happy New Year!

This 2007, Dash promises to be Stylishly Stronger and Wiser. Expect the products to be even more fabulous and our service to be better than ever.
Watch out for the all new collection coming this mid January!


In the meantime, I hope you can check out products that are still available at http://h1.ripway/dashwearables/main.html

By the way, please pray that PLDT DSL will soon resolve the slow connection problem caused by the Taiwan earthquake. I've been having such a hard time updating the site and uploading stuff (!).

Cheers!