{"id":9156,"date":"2024-04-24T09:32:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T01:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=9156"},"modified":"2024-04-24T09:32:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T01:32:55","slug":"always-be-chic-by-miss-kayce-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/always-be-chic-by-miss-kayce-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Always be Chic by Miss Kayce’ launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does \u2018Always Be Chic\u2019 mean and who learns their ABCs in such a fashionable way? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author, fashion and wardrobe stylist KC \u201cMiss\nKayce\u201d Leyco grew up taught to dress up chic and introduced this new way of\nlearning ABCs to the fashion-forward at the SM Aura Book Nook last Friday,\nApril 19, 2024. In a chic celebration of style and sustainability, Miss Kayce\nlaunched the second edition of her book, \u201cAlways be Chic by Miss Kayce\u201d. Hosted\nby publishing house Bookshelf PH, the event was not just a book launch but a\nbold statement towards a more sustainable and inclusive fashion industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly updated “Always Be Chic by Miss\nKayce” is every fashionista\u2019s must-read manifesto that calls for a\nrevolution in how we view, wear, and care for our clothes. With enriching new\ncontent, Miss Kayce extends her narrative to delve deeper into circular\nfashion\u2014an ethos where clothes are designed to last longer, be reused more, and\neventually be recycled, reducing the industry\u2019s footprint on our precious\nplanet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I\nhave nothing to wear\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow many times have we opened our closet full\nof clothes and said \u2018I have nothing to wear\u2019?\u201d Miss Kayce asked. \u201cWhat makes us\nthink we don\u2019t own enough clothes when we barely have space in our wardrobes\nanymore?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donning an heirloom headscarf gifted by her\nlate mother, a frayed, black denim dress from her go-to ukay <\/em>store on Instagram, and statement black boots from a local\nMarikina shoemaker, Miss Kayce explained that this wardrobe brouhaha has a lot\nto do with our desire to keep up with fast fashion trends and thoughtless\nshopping choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHopping on trends triggers us to do impulse\nbuys, then later on we realize these fashion pieces don\u2019t suit us well or that\nthey\u2019re only worn once before we stash them in our closet behind a new pile of\nclothes,\u201d Miss Kayce explained. \u201cBeing chic isn\u2019t about not repeating clothes,\nbut it\u2019s all about choosing pieces that are made to last and can always be worn\nand paired with other pieces in a new way or repurpose for an entirely\ndifferent look.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nFashion Revolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fashion starts with the self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, Miss Kayce hosted \u201cHow to Be a\nStoryteller\u201d, a fashion revolution global workshop which included a series of\ndesign activities for participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From writing 10-minute poems to explain\nstories about their outfits to crafting short stories and characters about\ncircular fashion, these bursts of creative sessions provided a platform for\nattendees to express their fashion stories in unique and impactful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees, dressed in their expressive best,\nhad an immersive experience on the chic world of clothes, including Miss\nKayce\u2019s stories about working in the fashion and styling industry and insider\ninformation on the realities of fast fashion and its impact on Mother Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFashion, for me, is all about connecting with\npeople\u2013may it be those who create these long-lasting clothes or the clients I\nstyle to bring out their best selves,\u201d Miss Kayce said. \u201cI always make it a\npoint to buy from our local designers and sewers, while also accepting that\nevery individual is unique and that I\u2019m here to help them wear clothes that\nspeak their personality and authenticity the most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mini-competition during the activities also\nrewarded attendees who shared their stories with copies of \u2018Always Be Chic\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast-fashion\nto clothes that last<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A spirited Q&A session also offered deep\ndives into the complex issues of fast fashion including limited clothing\noptions for plus-sized fashionistas and the convenience of shopping online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHere in the Philippines, it\u2019s always a\nchallenge to find clothes for plus-sized men and women. This leaves us with no\nchoice but to purchase from fast-fashion apps online. Given this reality, does\nit mean we can never be sustainable with our fashion choices?\u201c an attendee\nasked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPurchasing fast-fashion doesn\u2019t entirely mean\nyou can\u2019t be sustainable,\u201d Miss Kayce explained. \u201cIt\u2019s not an end-all, be-all\nwhere you buy from a fast-fashion app and that\u2019s it, you\u2019re hurting our\nprecious planet and there\u2019s nothing you can do, no.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So in case you bought a cute top from a\nfast-fashion app, it\u2019s never too late to still be part of circular fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019re always advocating here is for you\nto buy clothes that last\u2013whether that\u2019s through rewearing them over and over\nagain or reinventing them to be new fashion pieces that will last in your\nwardrobe even longer,\u201d Miss Kayce said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SM Aura Book Nook, located in Level 3 SM Aura,\nis a community library and learning hub that houses a diverse range of books\nincluding a donated copy of \u201cAlways Be Chic by Miss Kayce\u201d and other Bookshelf\nPH titles. The donated copy is free to read along with other book selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlways Be Chic by Miss Kayce\u201d is available in\npaperback on PaperKat Books and available as an ebook through Bookshelf PH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the next creative book club session with\nThe Write Side of Bookshelf at SM Aura Book Nook this coming May 22, Wednesday,\n4pm. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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