Basic Instinct

It’s back to basics once again. This is what I call corporate chic styled in a minimalist way. It’s the classic black and white combination. Practically anyone can pull this off! It’s as easy as batting your pretty little lashes. :)

I’ve always wanted wide trousers. As I’ve said before, Mango always has the best collection of pants/trousers. I prefer them over other brands because they’re usually long enough for me to wear heels with. Wide trousers in particular are so hard to find in other stores. Whenever I find the perfect pair, they’re either too thin or too short. With Mango, they always fit right.

So many pleats going on!

Since it’s Christmas season already, I know a lot of you are looking for party outfits. Party dresses and formal wear are usually our go-to outfits but for some corporate parties, I think this is a good look. Of course if the dress code is formal, then it’s a little too simple for that. But otherwise, an outfit like this can actually work. All you have to do is accessorize. The right accessories can make your outfit party-worthy. In my case, it’s gold accessories again. (You know me!)

Hype this look at Lookbook.nu here

Mango top

Mango belt

Mango rings

Mango heels

Mango pants

And you know what Christmas parties entail right? Christmas gifts! While looking for your holiday party outfit at Mango, here are a few more items that I think are perfect gifts for your colleague, mom, sister or friend!

Drop by Mango‘s branches to see the rest of their fall/winter collection!

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124 Responses to Basic Instinct

  1. kath lim December 30, 2012 at 6:31 am #

    one-great-beautiful miss :)

    • itscamilleco December 30, 2012 at 12:20 pm #

      Thanks Kath!

  2. Isa Reynoso December 25, 2012 at 5:07 pm #

    I love the whole outfit! <3 it's so crisp, basic and simple but still super chic and classy! I adore how you accessorized with gold! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 12:34 pm #

      Thanks Isa! :)

  3. Kal December 25, 2012 at 2:13 am #

    In love with this outfit!!!!

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 2:39 pm #

      Thanks Kai!

  4. Armine December 23, 2012 at 3:51 pm #

    Love it! I could use an outfit like this to work! – after I graduate, ofcourse ;)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:58 pm #

      Thanks Armine!

  5. aurasalve December 23, 2012 at 1:51 pm #

    Designer Look ang PEG mo ate camille! Pang Project Runway :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm #

      Thanks Aura!

  6. Raxelle December 23, 2012 at 9:23 am #

    hi camille, Merry Christmas!

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:06 pm #

      You too Raxelle!

  7. Lance December 22, 2012 at 7:11 pm #

    i am just curious.. i hope it’s ok with you.. will you dye your hair black or a really dark shade of brown? i have never seen you with that hair color.. ^_^

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:13 pm #

      Hmmm maybe next time? :)

  8. maebs December 21, 2012 at 5:10 pm #

    a perfect boss look. I will be very honored if you are my boss :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:18 pm #

      Thanks Maebs! :) Nako be careful what you wish for haha!

  9. Janina Valerio December 21, 2012 at 1:54 pm #

    No wonder you’re the Mango “It Girl”.. You look stunning Miss Camille :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm #

      Thanks Janina!

  10. virginie poetry December 21, 2012 at 1:35 pm #

    how can I not love this sophisticated look..
    you look amazing <3
    Bisous!

    http://sequin-queen.blogspot.com

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:55 pm #

      Thanks Virginie!

  11. Hannah December 21, 2012 at 1:10 pm #

    Hi, Camille!

    I absolutely love your blog. I was wondering what camera you use for your photos. Do you post-process them after? And what mode do you use? :)

    Thanks a lot! More power! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:56 pm #

      Thanks Hannah! I use D7000 and edit the photos on Photoshop. Nothing fancy and super basic lang :) I use manual mode :)

  12. Kei December 21, 2012 at 12:49 pm #

    I SUPER LOVE THIS LOOK!
    This is something i would want to wear at the office :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:57 pm #

      Thanks Kei!

  13. Abby Gonzales December 21, 2012 at 12:23 pm #

    Gorgeous! :* Do you live in BGC?

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm #

      Nope! :) Thanks Abby!

  14. raine December 21, 2012 at 11:23 am #

    i just love Mango! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm #

      Me too!

  15. Mary Phoebe December 20, 2012 at 7:28 pm #

    I wish I could really spot you there at the parking lot one day. Waaaah!! Can I approach you when I do? :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:41 pm #

      Sure!

  16. Janie Garcia December 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm #

    the next Miss Universe :¨> spell FIERCE: C-A-M-I-L-L-E :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:42 pm #

      Aww thanks Janie!

  17. Palm December 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm #

    I always love the corporate look.. And am into it almost everyday. This is something I can wear too, I guess.

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:37 pm #

      I’m sure you can!

  18. Steph December 20, 2012 at 3:58 pm #

    wow! you’re so pretty camille. i love the corporate look :P

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:27 pm #

      Thanks Steph!

  19. Jonaida Cayme December 20, 2012 at 3:52 pm #

    i love the color combinations-white, black and gold look so classy! at bagay na bagay sayo, whatever you wear naman bumabagay pa rin sayo..: )
    I also love your hair! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:28 pm #

      Thanks Jonaida!

  20. Aerielle M. Nuestro December 20, 2012 at 3:46 pm #

    Love this! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:37 am #

      Thanks Aerielle!

  21. Nory Anne Carpio December 20, 2012 at 2:58 pm #

    Hi Ms.Camille!
    I would like to ask a very irrelevant question, if it’s okay with you po. :)
    Why are you not on Pinoy Topblogs anymore? Just curious lang po. teehee. ;)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm #

      I removed it :) Just cleaned my layout a bit :) I have Google Analytics naman :)

      • Nory Anne Carpio December 20, 2012 at 5:11 pm #

        I see. Kasi po I always check it to see if who’s the top fashion bloggers. And no!!! No Camille Co on the list?!? Pero okay lang po, you’ll always be number one in our hearts! (Naks naman! Ms. Janine Tugonon for Miss Universe lang ang peg! :D)

        • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:36 pm #

          Hahaha you’re so cute!

  22. Ashley December 20, 2012 at 2:50 pm #

    Chic power outfit! What color of lipstick are you using?

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:42 am #

      I mixed MAC’s what a blast with Estee Lauder :)

  23. JaneyJane07 December 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm #

    Eto ang elegante na corporate look. Lurv it! :)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:42 am #

      Thanks Jane!

  24. Krystal Cordero December 20, 2012 at 1:10 pm #

    You’re so pretty. :)) Uhm, YAH! What’s your Christmas outfit? :D

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

      Thanks Krystal! I was in Hong Kong then so layers of clothing!

  25. mk December 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    pleats to pleats

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

      :)

  26. Josephine December 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm #

    Wow, that’s an extremely gorgeous outfit!
    I think you’ve just given me some fashionspiration (I know. I’m lame… -3-)

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

      Why would you be lame? Of course not! :) Thanks Josephine!

  27. Colt Nava December 20, 2012 at 11:18 am #

    I love your belt, Camille! Goes well with all the other hints of gold of your whole outfit! Lovely <3

    Random Q:
    Do you smoke?

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:32 pm #

      Thanks Kathleen! :) Nope, not once in my entire life :)

  28. Bianx December 20, 2012 at 11:17 am #

    truly a mango lover! :) u look great.. simple yet very elegant! i think its better if you’ll put on a red lipstick.. (imagining) very sexy indeed! <3

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:32 pm #

      Coming! I already stocked up on lots of red lippies! :)

  29. jhay-cee December 20, 2012 at 9:30 am #

    Black and white always chic and stunning and you nailed it :-)

    xoxo – jhaycee

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:33 am #

      Thanks Jhaycee!

  30. Chai Chen December 20, 2012 at 9:12 am #

    Perfect look! :) Super love it! Best corporate wear! :)

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    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:34 am #

      Thanks Chai!

  31. Gemnikka Alcantara December 20, 2012 at 9:01 am #

    Wow, great combination, Camille!! You look so fierce here, too! :)

    Gem
    gemnikkaonthego.blogspot.com

    • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 10:34 am #

      Thanks Gem!

  32. Dianne December 20, 2012 at 8:06 am #

    i love it! if you want to stand out in the office, this is appropriate to wear too!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:19 am #

      Yes it is!

  33. Gladys December 20, 2012 at 3:12 am #

    …Is the top you are wearing Miss a sheer one?

    The outfit is simple yet very striking!!
    You are over all mango! :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:24 am #

      A few parts are :) Thanks Gladys!

      • Gladys December 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm #

        …one more question..:))

        I love your lipstick here…what did you use?? kami ng mga friends ko talaga ay love na love ang mga ganitong kulay ng lipstick mo and the pale pink ones…Ang gandang tingnan eh.

        • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm #

          Thanks Gladys! I mixed MAC’s What A Blast with a wine color from Estee Lauder :)

  34. Lovely darkness December 19, 2012 at 11:26 pm #

    nice look, Black&white

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:23 am #

      Thank you!

  35. Anelle December 19, 2012 at 9:13 pm #

    I haven’t been able to visit your blog for a while but I’m glad that when I did, I came to this post! I love the wide leg pants, they are so chic! That blouse looks so billowy and my eyes instantly gravitated to those rings and belt. They are fantastic!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:27 am #

      Thank you Anelle! :) Welcome back!! :)

  36. shamenth December 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm #

    love you hair a beautifull look

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:26 am #

      Thanks Shamenth!

  37. Annabelle December 19, 2012 at 7:47 pm #

    I freakin love those pants! You look so chic and sophisticated!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:26 am #

      Thank you Annabelle! :)

  38. Jayr Gutierrez December 19, 2012 at 7:42 pm #

    The good thing about white & black , its so versatile. Like you can play with it with no limits. Black+white+gold=lakas maka mayaman ang dating! I heard that in liz uy! Hahaha I love the way you pose, bagay na bagay. May pa lakad lakad effect ka na(sideview version) hahaha ikaw na! Sana pupunta ka ng davao at magpa workshop about blogging ang photography. I have random question again, visitor ka ng isang fashion blog, ano yung unang papansinin mo, is it the quality of his/her photos or yung write-ups niya? Choose only one. Thank you in advance! Merry Christmas!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:29 am #

      So true! I agree, it really is the best–white+black+gold. :)

      Haha! Thanks Jayr! :) Para maiba naman ang poses ko :) I like the visuals more. I’m creative kasi so I’m very visual :)

  39. Trisha December 19, 2012 at 6:50 pm #

    Mango studded again =))) I also have outfits that are fully Mango =))) I love the pants! HEHE And I do agree that sometimes putting basics together makes a better outfit HEHE It’s what I do when I ran out of outfits to wear XD

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:30 am #

      Diba? Always classic!

  40. Elle December 19, 2012 at 6:13 pm #

    Hi Ms. Camille!

    It’s my second comment!hahaha… :D your reply inspired me to comment more often…

    you looked taller here btw! kakainggit ung height mo… :( anyway, it’s relaxing to check ur blog after a hard day’s work… :)
    keep inspiring people… <3

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:30 am #

      Thank you Elle! :)

  41. Tasha D. December 19, 2012 at 5:55 pm #

    Oh God. I really, really LOVE this! Definitely one of your best looks since you’ve started blogging! And your belt! At 1st I thought it was a designer piece! This look is definitely serving some Midas’ Touch realness! haha! Gotta love gold accessories on black and white garments!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:31 am #

      Thank you Tasha! :) It’s one of my favorites too! :)

  42. inca December 19, 2012 at 5:40 pm #

    Full on Mango…you could be one of their live mannequins in their store
    Just hold your pose..hehe ;)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:32 am #

      That’ll be hard haha! Thanks Inca!

  43. marie December 19, 2012 at 5:10 pm #

    This is my Fav outfit up to now <3 <3 loove it
    New post on my blog
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    oxoxoxo
    Marie

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:32 am #

      Mine too! Thanks Marie!

  44. Mark U December 19, 2012 at 4:58 pm #

    Kryptonite!! I’m a sucker for power suits/dresses and this is no exception!!

    Very clean cut corporate and still very stylish. I like how the pleats of the pants lend to the less accessorised look.

    The high waist line also accentuates your already statuesque height. :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:33 am #

      Thank you Mark! :) Power suits/dresses are so striking!

      • Mark U December 20, 2012 at 8:31 pm #

        They’re a statement is what they are. :)

        • itscamilleco December 27, 2012 at 3:41 pm #

          Thanks Mark!

  45. Rose Cruz December 19, 2012 at 4:32 pm #

    You truly are a Mango It Girl! Love the look. Simple yet classy. :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:34 am #

      Thanks Rose! :)

  46. Hannah December 19, 2012 at 4:15 pm #

    Love your outfit, ate Cams! :) Haha, heeey MANGO girl! ;D

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:30 am #

      Hey! :) Haha1 Thanks Hannah!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:34 am #

      Thanks Hannah!

  47. haze December 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm #

    Simply amazing! This is just so perfect for any corporate agendas. Effect! may pa emote emote p.

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:31 am #

      Syempre! Haha! Thanks Haze!

  48. Nelle December 19, 2012 at 4:07 pm #

    Your outfit kind of says: “I mean business.” (in a very ladylike way) LOL :D I hope you have a Mango Giveaway soon. :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:35 am #

      I mean business! :) Thanks Nelle!

  49. Bernadette Czle December 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm #

    This is so edgy! Cool, pretty Camille!

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:35 am #

      Thanks Bernadette!

  50. Joyce December 19, 2012 at 3:48 pm #

    love it! even simple outfit suits you! :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:19 am #

      Thank you Joyce!

  51. cathy December 19, 2012 at 3:45 pm #

    way to go camillee! looking boss, might I say!

    x
    Giveaway: Infinity Necklace!
    http://onceuponasprinkle.blogspot.com/2012/12/giveaway-infinity-necklace.html

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:19 am #

      Well, like a boss! :)

  52. j9 December 19, 2012 at 3:41 pm #

    Stunning! I always love this ensemble. I love everything… your so pretty. <3 :-)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:20 am #

      Thanks J9! :)

  53. Cass December 19, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

    how do you keep your back acne free & fair for your backless clothes? ty :))))

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:20 am #

      Wash it properly! :)

  54. sheron December 19, 2012 at 3:26 pm #

    You look so much like Im Soo Hyang!
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Do,_I_Do

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:21 am #

      She’s so much prettier! Thanks for the link!

  55. Sam L December 19, 2012 at 3:20 pm #

    Simple yet classy! I’m lovin’ the whole outfit.

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:21 am #

      Thanks Sam!

  56. Abba December 19, 2012 at 2:17 pm #

    Jeeez, I so love the 5th Picture. The Seductive look. :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:22 am #

      Thanks Abba!

  57. Vanni Yeth December 19, 2012 at 12:21 pm #

    “corporate chic styled in a minimalist way”. Indeed! *u*

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:23 am #

      :)

  58. Jean December 19, 2012 at 12:18 pm #

    Love eeeeeeeeeeeeeeet ate cams!!!! :)

    • itscamilleco December 20, 2012 at 8:25 am #

      Thanks Jean!

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