Three fashion bloggers flex their inner Miss Selfridge

MANILA, Philippines - While it is said that too many cooks spoil the broth, one can only expect the exact opposite in fashion, where collaboration is welcome. So when three of the country’s top fashion and style bloggers were invited by Miss Selfridge to style an editorial shoot for their autumn-winter collection, what ensued was creative output that captured the independent spirit of the brand and the vibe of the season.

Patricia Prieto, Tricia Gosingtian and Camille Co each picked their favorite pieces from the brand’s collection of embellished blazers, biker jackets, bodycon dresses, Peter Pan-collar tops, playsuits and feminine skirts to create style capsules that are young, playful and on-trend while still incorporating their unique aesthetics with every look.

Patricia Prieto
It takes so much fashion risk to reconcile an edgy look with sophistication, but Patricia Prieto has achieved both with her European street-style aesthetic. “Style is a form of self-expression. If you want to be edgy, girly, boho or whatever floats your boat, then go for it. You look best as you and not as someone else,” Patricia said.

She gushed over the collection’s jackets and peplum dresses. “I am a sucker for leather jackets, skirts, shorts and all that jazz, and I love how Miss Selfridge comes up with a balance of sophisticated and dressy pieces. I always frequent the store and am impressed with the clothes.”

This season, style icon and fashion blogger Patricia is predicting a full-on military trend with an unconventional twist. “Many will be into the whole camouflage thing, the sneaker wedge trend and lots of rich tones.”

Tricia Gosingtian
From how she describes her personal style (a fashion synthesis between western high-street fashion and Japanese gyaru), Tricia Gosingtian is far from your average fashion plate. “I have a ton of style icons but right now I am loving Ena Matsumoto from EMODA for looking so polished all the time even without wearing anything fancy. I also can relate with Miranda Kerr’s and Olivia Palermo’s street style…very laidback but also modern and chic,” she enthused.

A common thread of trendsetters is their knack for experimenting with various looks and with Tricia it’s more of “injecting bits of cuteness or youthfulness in classic pieces,” something she was able to translate while styling for the Miss Selfridge shoot.

“Shooting for Miss Selfridge was so fun since I got to work with two other blogger friends who modeled for and styled it. I love all the shiny, rich colors that are super fitting for the holidays. You can mix and match their pieces with other items to create the most wonderful outfit combinations!” Tricia explained.

Camille Co
While she is evidently having a lot of fun dressing up, Camille Co is also working hard to give her followers something to look forward to every time. “I’m at a stage in my life where I want to keep trying new things and you can see that in how I dress. It’s not always girly or edgy or funky. But no matter what look or style I’m going for, I always make sure to look put-together,” says Camille thoughtfully.

She defines style as “an extension of ourselves.” “It’s like the language we speak, only much more straightforward and personal.”

Collaborating with her friends and fellow bloggers for the Miss Selfridge editorial shoot was a refreshing experience for the designer-blogger-entrepreneur. “It didn’t feel like work at all be-cause I was with friends!” she enthuses.

Camille is partial to the collection’s tweed and leather mixed-material jacket, a versatile piece that can be worn with a dress, shorts and skirts.

Robinsons Specialty Stores, Inc. (RSSI) is the exclusive franchisee of Miss Selfridge in the Philippines. Visit the UK high-street fashion brand in Greenbelt 5.

Modeled by CAMILLE CO
Photographed by TRICIA GOSINGTIAN
Styled by PATRICIA PRIETO
Location: HEIMA store