Books have been purchased, robes freshly laundered, parchment neatly rolled up, Knuts and Sickles ready for the Trolley, owl back in the cage, trunks packed and heavy, and my wand safely stowed in my pocket – It’s the first day of school for Wizarding kind, and off to King’s Cross Station we go!

September 1st marks a very special day in the magical community. For bright-eyed 11-year olds who have just received their Hogwarts acceptance letters over the summer, it is a day of many firsts. It’s their first ride on the Hogwarts Express, their first journey across the lake with their first glimpse of their Home for the next seven years, their first feast in the Great Hall, and who could forget – their first and only Sorting ceremony.

To celebrate the occasion, I’ve decided to do a first of my own.

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Remember when I said last month that I was starting a new series showing you the difference between Disney Style and Disneybound? Well for this month I’ve taken it a step further by adding Cosplay into the mix.

For today’s demonstration, I’ve chosen one very special character for one very special reason: Mary Poppins! Because today is her 55th anniversary.

“A cover is not the book. So open it up and take a look.”

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I feel like there used to be such a clear distinction among each decade when it came to fashion and style. You know that flapper dresses are from the 20s, full skirts are from the 50s, and flared jeans are from the 70s. And even when there was a bit of overlap or repetition, each decade always had its own special flavor. But if you were to ask me what that special flavor is for us today, for this decade – I wouldn’t be able to answer you because I don’t think I can narrow it down. And you know what, I think that’s pretty awesome.

There is so much room for individuality in fashion these days. So much in fact, that there’s even enough for something I never thought would see the light of day outside of theme parks – Disney Style. Continue reading →

Second day hair can be a pain, especially in the Philippine heat and humidity.

I try not to shampoo my hair everyday so it doesn’t dry, but by the second day it starts to become obvious. Normally I’d just use a cap to cover it, but that only works on errand days and weekends. For work days, I just put it up in a sleek ponytail. And while that’s all well and good, it also becomes a little boring after a while. So I decided to get a little more creative. And for me creativity usually means one thing: Disney. 

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I’ve been asked many times how I plan my Disney outfits both in and out of the parks. A lot of people think I never repeat my Disney pieces, but that isn’t true at all! In fact, I love reworking my clothes in new ways, and it’s one of the things I enjoy doing most.

To show you how simple it is to make the most out of your Disney wardrobe, I’ve decided to start another monthly series on this blog: The Disney Capsule Wardrobe. (That’s two you can look forward to now: the other is my Disneybound vs Disney Style series)

For this first edition, we’re focusing on summer outfits. So for any of you who are planning a trip to the parks this summer, or who simply want to breathe a little magic into your day to day style, keep reading!

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What is Disneybounding?

If you’re new to the Disney community, chances are you’ve never heard the term Disneybounding before. But if you are anything like me (an adult who loves all things Disney and who wishes they were young enough to wear Princess dresses in Disneyland – and well, IRL), you will come to love Disneybounding as much as I do.

The trend stemmed from the Tumblr blog: Disneybound.co created by Leslie Kay in 2012, as a way for adults to show their love for Disney in more modern, fashion forward ways. Since people above 14 years of age are not allowed to wear full costumes to the Disney parks, Disneybounding allows adults to dress up as their favorite characters without breaking any park rules. If you search #Disneybound today, you will see a whole community of participants showing off their creative and stylish interpretations of their favorite Disney characters.

How do you do it?

Now how exactly does Disneybounding work?

It is when you take elements from a particular character – colors, placement of colors, accessories, even hairstyles – and translate them into modern clothing. Like taking Belle’s yellow gown and turning it into a yellow off-shoulder sun dress. Or taking Ariel’s purple shell bra and green tail and wearing a purple tube top and green fitted skirt instead. The possibilities are endless, which is what makes Disneybounding so much fun.

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