2/1/12 - 3/1/12 - Shen's Addiction

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I am amazed by all your entries in the Fashion Mayday | Win A Pair of Ferretti Shoes Contest, Sponsored by Ferretti!

...and how well you got my style. I love that everyone partnered this satchel bag with gold accessories! I just love gold! That is why this bag is so perfect for me. The gold hardware matches ALL of my accessories that mix and matching is no trouble at all!

But the one that took my breathe away and made me mouth "wow!" is

....Argie's styling!

Here's how she styled my Ferretti Satchel,

"I'd love to see you in this frock below. I wouldn't want to take out the denim perspective because I know how good you look in jeans.

For your day/work look, you can be chic and comfy with this untucked cream pleated shirt with its sleeves rolled up near the elbows. Don a scarf bearing this year's color, tango tangerine; be comfy with strappy coral flats; and tote the Ferretti satchel as is and you're good to go.

For a dinner date, slip into a dual-toned heels and get the scarf off your neck. It's the bag's chance to go tangerine while you accessorize with statement black pieces. It would be nice to tuck the shirt in and wear a skinny navy blue belt to dress up the jeans."

What I like about this styling is that she makes me want to wear jeans again!

She was quite spot on how I want to maximize the bag and my outfit. And even if it got nothing to do with this year's lucky color, coral or orange is one of may favorite hues. But I just didn't know how to incorporate it in my outfit. And all those golden accessories just scream Carrie Bradshaw! The shawl have that hint of Blair while the bag with the pumps is definitely a bridge between Carrie and Charlotte.

This whole styling makes me want to search the nearest mall for something similar! As much as I love my dresses and neutral outfits, Argie's risks paid off quite well.

I will be on a hunt for these selections and hope I can show you guys how it will look on me IRL!

Congratulation Argie of HerRoyalBleakness!!

I will contact you via e-mail with regards on how to claim your prize!

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I take it that FHM Philippines didn't do research for their March 2012 cover in coloring models in black/brown paint, letting a snow white Bela Padilla pose with them and how this can cause major racial issues in our very much conservative Filipino society.

But then again, they are not the first!

Photos credit to: StylePopCrunch.com

Although the concept is different.. the message that came across was similar.

In the October 2009 Issue of French Vogue, they got a serious beating from everyone by covering the usual pale models (Lara Stone in the photos above) in black painting. It was called the controversial "Black Face" earning comments that they were "culturally insensitive" and "tactless". And who wouldn't agree, right? Why not hire a black model instead.As if there's a scarcity in that.

Same with FHM, seemingly wanting show that Bella Padilla has stepped out of the shadows and now taking on the life she is meant live. But cast the "shadow" as women who have dark skin is obviously racial.Was there no other creative way to represent shadows in her life.

This isn't a cover that is "much ado about nothing". These magazines are sold in bookstores, convenience store and places children can easily get to see them. Young impressionable kids who have dark skin may think they are not worthy enough if they don't have lighter skin.

Well, let me tell you that you're worth it! No matter what skin color you are, fair, medium or dark, you get a chance in this world. It only depends on how you see yourself. Your skin is not a hindrance in achieving whatever goal you have. Our skin color doesn't define who we are same as what people think about it.

There is a difference in enhancing or improving your skin from completely changing your physique to please society.

And I'm not a hypocrite and tell you that I'm not a fan of whitening. I am! But only to an extent that I think I need to. I am as comfortable in my skin as I am in my "pambahay." You don't have to care what everyone have to say.

Confidence doesn't come in makeup, soap, or a bottle. It comes from within... if only you'll allow to see the real marvelous YOU!

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