A TWIST ON FORMAL

Semi-formal evening wear doesn't always need to consist of heavily embellished chiffon pieces or tight body con dresses.

Cocktail dresses and high heels tend to suffocate me so when the need arises, I try to be more creative and find alternative ways to adhere to the dress code.

This is one example.

ZARA CHAIN BOOTS

It may not be for everybody but for me, this is the most comfortable way I can think of marrying semi-formal wear and street style.

Instead of opting for an LBD, I matched a semi-cropped top with a midi skirt to create an interesting silhouette.

I also like the unexpected touch of heavily chained boots instead of the usual pumps.

CHAIN BOOTS STREET STYLE

This is what I wore to the Paco Rabanne Eau De Gold "fragrance tasting" and the intimate Savoy Watch event that I have yet to blog about but I'm wearing one of my favorite watches from their new collection in the photo below, a rose gold face with an interchangeable rubber strap and accents.

SAVOY ROSE GOLD WATCH

CHANEL INSPIRED CHAIN BOOTS

It's also one of the looks they included in my Woman At Work feature found in the pages of last week's Style Weekend magazine.  (thank you, thank you Manila Bulletin for the lovely write-up ☺ )

sarah tirona manila bulletin style weekend

CHAIN BOOTS STREET STYLE

So there you go, hope you liked this ootd ☺.

Keeping it pretty short for now since I've been feeling a bit under the weather since we got back from Baguio yesterday. We visited Baguio Craft Brewery and it was extremely cold that night. I think that's what got to me plus the sudden change of weather in Manila's heat.

Lastly, in case you haven't joined yet, giving away tickets to Close Up Forever Summer and National Bookstore GC's + Progress Pre-School GOLD Milk! ☺

suiteblanco crop top | sm woman midi skirt | zara boots | savoy watch

photos by Dennis Sy and Ana Gonzales