Velvet nails backstage at Ruffian (Photographed by Kristie Dash)

In the late summer 2011, I have witnessed this whole 'fashion turn-over' thing (as what they call it). I've been wanting and wanting (and still wanting) to blog about this, but I cant seem to decipher on why it has become a trend. What's the purpose, really? Famous fashion bloggers, lookbookers, stylists & celebrities are spotted wearing detachable collars. I thought it would stop as we leave the year behind, but more and more bloggers are joining the trend this year, 2012. The million dollar question is- "Does it look good on everyone?" Sadly, no. Not everyone can pull off such trend. From the runaway to Japanese/Korean stores and online shops, I'm just hoping it would NOT be that mainstream. The classy and elite look would fall down with the sight of a young girl, wearing a detachable collar in a weird, wrong way.

Here are some bloggers/lookbook-users sporting the said trend. (I do not own these photos)



Apart from the mind-bulging craze, collars of different shapes and sizes are also in for this year. Peter Pan collars, baby collars, sharp-edged collars, extremely gigantic collars, collars on a dress and the list goes on. This trend is my personal favorite. Automatically look innocent and add a sudden whim of princess look! Somehow, it's a mystery how it looks good on everything. Wear it as a classic dress or just pair it with shorts & jeans- you can never go wrong with it!  (I do not own these photos)

Peter Pan collars

Sharp-edged collar with optional ribbon

Tricia is my favorite. She's been sporting casual wear with collars lately.

Georgina Wilson on a short sharp-edged collar lace top.

PERSONAL PICK! I've been obsessing with these Zara dresses in different colors! It has rounded white collar... Cant remember when, but I know I've been style stalking this friggin dress for a long time now. Can I just have you in my arms already???  (I do not own these photos)

ZARA inspired dress.

ZARA inspired dress.

E JOINS: But of course, I wouldn't want to be out of style. I made a DIY collar too!! The design was inspired by Romwe's beaded collar. I was a playboy bunny last Halloween, so I used my old detachable plain white collar and sewed some gigantic pearls on them.

Wearing a DIY detachable collar from last year's Halloween.

THE INSPIRATION: Romwe's pearl-embedded collar My very own DIY detachable collar! ME GUSTA!!! Cant wait to wear them!

I've been spotting people donning the ever classic satchel bags. Mum told me back in her days, she owned a couple of satchels. Truly, fashion is just a never ending cycle. I was depressed by the fact that the famous Campridge Satchel Company sells their best selling neon colored bag for over $140-300 plus bucks!




 However, it didn't stop me from looking around international brands from our local mall, SM Cebu. I spotted some in Forever 21 with only one color, a pastel/neon pink bag! It was a bit pricey, too. I also tried looking in Accessorized, I found several colors and it costs around 2k something? Although I was expecting high prices, I still cant decide on whether it's worth it or not; and as Pinoy as I am, I will always go look for cheaper prices as possible. (True story, bro) My bf and I then decided to walk around Planet Exchange inside SM; and to my surprise, I found lots of satchel bags in different sizes, colors and designs!!! I was ecstatic when I found out it only costs around 1,200-1,500PHP! I secretly took a few pictures for future reference. It's found on the right most side of Planet Exchange from the entrance.