A DRESSY RESOLUTION

New Year, new clothes, new look, new you!

Part of every girl's resolution for 2012 should be sprucing up their personal style and updating their wardrobe. Who would want to be caught looking ugly when you welcome the New Year, anyways?! With grandiose festivities, gatherings, reunions with families, friends and loved ones as soon as the clock strikes at 12, here are ten of the best fashionable party frocks and casual get-ups that I recommend from the latest collection of topnotch local brands BAYO and MISSY that will have any girl starting the year right - and more importantly, fabulous!


RED FOR PROSPERITY

A dash of red in your outfit symbolizes bountiful new year. Blouse (Lenci): )P1395; Shorts (Ronda): P695; Shoes: P1499 - all from Bayo

GO FOR GOLD

Wear gold or something gold-like for a rich-looking 2012. Shorts (Minnie): P695; Shoes: P1499 - all from Bayo

LUCKY IN CIRCLES

If you don't feel like donning a polka-dotted dress, try putting on a polka-printed scarf to bring in some good luck. Cardigan (Kathleen): P945; Tank top (Trudy): P345; Shorts (Dessa): P795; Scarf (P399) - all from Bayo

GET SPOTTED

The round leopard spots on this mod-inspired dress signify coins - which means more money for this honey! Dress (Micailla): P1295 - from Bayo

COLOR DASH

Channel girl-next-door charm in this eye-popping yellow dress with circle prints combined with a dainty striped blazer and striking fuchsia bag. Jacket (Chante): P695; Dress (Dulce): P795; Bag: P1495 - all from Bayo

SHEER ELEGANCE

This flesh-toned pleated dress is pure class and sexy. Dress: P1495; Bag: P1495 - all from Missy

CHECK IN

This checkered tailored dress is definitely high on the style radar on a cold weather. Dress: P1095; Shoes: P1395 - all from Missy

MINIMALISM

This simple, geometric yellow dress says it all. Dress: P1095 - from Missy

SHE-MALE

A dash of teal in a mannish wardrobe has never looked so refreshing! Blazer: P995; Blouse: P795; Pants: P945 - all from Missy

NEUTRAL APPEAL

This beige satin top paired with dark brown pants and with the right accents will work best for elegant, casual evenings. Blouse: P895; Pants: P945; Necklace: P499 - all from Missy

For more info about the brands and current lookbooks, please check out www.bayo.com.ph. Or visit Bayo and Missy branches nationwide.