Alliance of Greeks and Romans?!

Well, maybe not. But two trends happened to drop at the same time and, magnificently, they compliment one another. Grecian-style, asymmetrical tops and dresses and Roman-inspired heels.

Hard to fathom?

Let me run it by you one at a time.
Brain child Zac Posen does Greek:



Do we loves? Not the usual take on Greek style. As opposed to cotton or silk fabric in white, we see an iridescent blend of silvers and gold and drapings/gathering in all the right places. Okay, so the model looks so pale that she comes off as the ghost of someone that lived during the Roman empire, but it is safe to say that all skin tones can pull off this color blend. Work it out morena beauties! :)

And on to the usual, significant question: where do we snatch our own? Well, when it comes to these meticulous sort of design techniques and the right fabrics, my personal favorite is Jeannie Goulbourn of Silk Cocoon. Judging by her personal style alone, can we all agree that she is a very classy lady?

(Jeannie Goulbourn, left)

Yes, her designs are quite pricey and they are made to order, but Silk Cocoon will definitely do the trick.


On to the Roman-inspired heels to be paired with asymmetry. While gladiator flats were all the rage at one point, I think you need both of these pre-requisites in order to pull them off: 1) height (I'm thinking at least 5"5, which is sadly considered tall for us petite Filipinas) and 2) beautiful feet (Like Ludacris stressed "pedicured toes, pedicured toes..."). If you don't possess the statuesque appearance or the pretty, ultra feminine footsies (and don't get me wrong, some feet just have NO hope, despite the works - foot spa, pedicure, etc. I'm just keepin' it real!) because then you will look extra height-challenged with manly feet. But have no fear, there are now some lovely heels a la Rome that do wonders for your overall look plus they don't necessarily have to be done in dull brown leather w/ gold spikes. I have found a really cute sample done in luxurious brown leather and kitsch spikes, though. Aside from those kinds, however, there are some gladiator-type heels that are done in multi-colored leather or suede, plastic w/ elastic, but still with the intertwining sandal straps. Here are some samples to give you an idea (exclude the pink bootie with the black lining, notwithstanding that it is bee-yoo-ti-ful):




Again, where do we get ourselves a lil' somethin' somethin'? There just so happens to be an ongoing sale at all CMG (Celine), Power Plant Mall branch! The shoesies are so satisfyingly lovely and even when they're not on sale, prices are not too bad anyway. You might something like this during your visit:
Muy caliente no?


So, while history tells us that Romans settled in Southern Italy first in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC, were influenced by the Greeks in the 8th, who later made the Greeks suffer slavery at their hands...and so on (you get the point, long standing rivalry)...have I not proven a point that in 2009, they really do make each other look good? Thank you very much.

That would be it for now. Do keep reading and shopping dears!

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Monique