i-ADORE: Divine Lee

Pretty and Witty - That's how I would describe Divine Lee.

She is a model (not that surprising since she has that modelesque body), heiress, boutique owner and a blogger. Despite having the fame and pretty face-with-luscious-curls, she keeps her feet on the ground through her blog. 

I really admire the way she carries herself into unique pieces and I love that she is really being supportive when it comes to Filipino Fashion and Designs.

Divine in Nixon Marquez Dress. Very AMQ right? :)

Divine in Kermit Tesoro Dress.

Check out the heels - by Kermit Tesoro again!

Girly.

Maxi Trousers Trend. Wide legged pants by Rajo Laurel.

Visit her blog HERE. You'll enjoy it as much as I do ;)

Since I know she's super busy, this feature do not contain a QA portion. Sad, but atleast I've shared with you guys a stylish and proud filipina! :)

Be inspired and spread the fashion word!

Hearts,
Jill

i-ADORE: Lexi Gancayco

Long Legged. Trendy. Unpredictable.

Three words I can attach to LEXI GANCAYCO.

If you came across on her chictopia page, you will notice that her style varies. As she says, her style is temporary and no one can tell what she's going to wear tomorrow. Her modelesque body built can carry a lot of style and any piece of clothing works on her. Her love for fashion and vintage pieces comes natural to her since she owns a clothing line -- SECOND SHOP.

Here are some outfit shots of her.

1.) Who is Lexi Gancayco?

- "I'm Lexi Gancayco, a 19-year old student from the University of the Philippines Diliman campus, about to finish my 2nd year in BS Economics. Aside from being a student, I'm the "creative director" and co-owner of The Second Shop with my partner, Jason. I enjoy cheap thrills, a lot of DIY's and watching Grey's Anatomy. More than being into fashion, i'm into observing and appreciating the different color combination, art, design shapes around, and fashion has a lot of these in them."

2.) How would you describe your style?

- "Temporary. There's no telling what I'll wear tomorrow, or today."

3.) Where do you usually shop and get your clothes?

- "As co-owner of the Second shop, its no surprise that I like shopping in thirft stores! But i also like department stores and little boutique areas like 50th Avenue. Of course, theres Forever21 too!"

4.) Favorite trend of all time?

- "High waist shorts, maxi skirts, oversized tank tops."

5.) What is your favorite piece of clothing you have in your closet which you won't trade for anything else?

- "My black corset - because it goes with almost anything! I can wear it at night or in the day. It works well with all black, and outrageously printed bottoms and blazers! Its such a staple and must have piece."

6.) Who is your fashion icon? Where do you get your fashion inspirations?

- "I don't have any main fashion perce, but many Fashion bloggers like Rumi Neely (Fashiontoast) Marcella (Fashiondistraction) Hallie (Halliedaily.com) are just some of the really inspiring fashion bloggers I follow. There are also local fashion icons of course who are just as inspiring like, Kookie Buhain, Camille Co, Lissa Kahayon, Liz Uy, Daryl Chang and many more! Of course, there are also local magazines, friends, and things around me that continue to inspire me."

7.) What is your fashion philosophy?

- "If you feel good in it, wear it, work it and own it. Its not as easy as it sounds, because there are many people in the Philippines who are outraged by people who wear platform, sky high heels to the mall or in the day, but you should learn to ignore people like them continue to wear what makes you feel good."

8.) Advice and messages to all fashionistas?

- "Learn to find your own uniqueness and individuality, and don't be afraid to let it out. When you're inspired by different people, magazines, and blogs, don't copy what you see, just incorporate ideas into your own style. And like I said in the last question, If you feel good in it, wear it, work it and own it."

* All photos are from Lexi's Chictopia.

Be inspired and spread the fashion word!

Hearts,

Jill

i-ADORE: Vern Enciso

Sophisticated, Girly and classy. Those are the words that I can think of when I check Vern's Blog or Chictopia Page. She is a 17 year old girl and I can say that she's an early bloomer when it comes to fashion. Not only that, she is an aspiring make up artist and can do good make ups, check her portfolio/tutorials here.

Take a look at her outfits, so fabulous!

Classy

Printed Madness:

Casuals:

1.) Who is Vern Enciso (brief background, current achievements, etc)?

      - "I am an aspiring make up artist, a fashion blogger, a european studies student and a blogger asset for  

         Adidas."

2.) How would you describe your style?

     - "It would always be classy and girly but it will never ever be boring!"

3.) Where do you usually shop and get your clothes?

      - "Everywhere and I mean that. I shop in high end stores to the bangketa stores. I love SM, H&M, 

         Bazaars and Topshop :) those will always top my list!"

4.) Favorite trend of all time?

     - "Lace and floral! there will always be a tie between those two :)"

5.) What is your favorite piece of clothing you have in your closet which you won't trade for anything else? Why?

- "My blue balenciaga bag because it's my mom's gift to me :) It'll always be special to me :) "

6.) Who is your fashion icon? Where do you get your fashion inspirations?

- "Fashion icons will always be: Liz Uy and Whitney Port. Fashion inspirations: I believe that celebrities always have a stylist to guide them through their outfits so I've always been inspired by the regular people you see everyday :) and music, definitely music :)"

7.) What is your fashion philosophy?

- "Less is more but the right kind of less :) "

8.) Advice and messages to all fashionistas?

- "Enjoy dressing up! Those are one of the things you should never have to worry about because you can always try again tomorrow if something went wrong with your outfit today :) "

* All photos are from Vern's Chictopia

Be inspired and spread the fashion word!

Hearts,

Jill

i-ADORE: Lissa Kahayon

When talking about versatility, I can only think of one person in my chictopia list/style icons - Lissa Kahayon.

I really admire her style and even before I joined chictopia, I am already checking out her Chictopia page. Her style can transform from one trend to another: from boyish to girly, from rocker to casual, from printed to plain, from black to white, from branded to vintage finds, from flats to sky high heels. Name it all :) Being a stylist comes natural to her. She can recycle her clothes and make it look like another piece. I envy her being able to carry herself no matter what outfit she wears and tries on.

Girly:

Rocker Chic:

Casuals:

1.) Who is Lissa Kahayon?

I'm 21 years old, I graduated last June 2010 from DLSU Manila with a degree of Behavioral Science. I've always been interested in fashion so while studying, I pursued my fashion dreams thru blogging and thru my online store, Lovevintage. I'm now a fashion assistant of Liz Uy.

2.) How would you describe your style?

Unpredictable, moody and always with a twist.

3.) Where do you usually shop and get your clothes?

Anywhere, really. But I love Zara, Topshop, Forever 21, Mango, Tyler, Glitterati, department stores, thrift shops and shopping online.

4.) Favorite trend of all time?

Fringes, studs, chains. I love the key details of an outfit. I also like using corsets as outer wear. I like the balance of being sublty sexy and the femininity- just as long as it is worn in the right way of course.

5.) What is your favorite piece of clothing you have in your closet which you won't trade for anything else? Why?

My black shorts and my plain tank tops. I can wear them over and over again and I love the challenge of styling them in so many different ways.

6.) Who is your fashion icon? Where do you get your fashion inspirations?

There are a lot. I love Rachel Zoe, Giovanna Bataglia, Taylor Tomasi, Nicole Richie, the Olsen twins, Alexa Chung, my fellow bloggers. I get inspiration from everywhere- the streets, just by observing people, the clothes I see on the racks, even from paintings and random doodles. I also love checking out other people's blogs from all over the world.

7.) What is your fashion philosophy?

The shoes really make the outfit and don't fall for trends - before you buy clothes, envision first in your head how you can style and wear them in different ways. 

8.) Advice and messages to all fashionistas?

Never be pressured to dress up, it's all about having fun! :)

Be inspired and spread the fashion word!

Hearts,

Jill

* all photos are from her Chictopia page, check more here.