PFW FINALE WALK

PFW HOLIDAY 2012 is now officially over... So what's next?
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PHOTOS!
Here's a sneek peak :)

Philippine Fashion Week  Holiday 2012
(Saturday/Day 5)
Grand Allure Show

KEEP LOOKING AT THE AQUARIUM GUYS! :)

Summer Chic: I LOVE KOI SUMMER FASHION SHOW

Another Fashion Adventure with Ms. Kristin C

I LOVE KOI, the posh's fave luxe swimwear, had held it's summer fashion show showcasing it's newest swimwear and Luxe wear at the Privé Luxury Club in The Fort, Taguig City. Of course with me is Ms. Kristin as always, we've been having a Dora and Boots relationship nowadays; anyway, thanks Kristin for letting me tag along. Sorry if there's a scarcity of visuals here since cameras weren't allowed inside the establishment, and kinda had a dope moment not taking photo before getting in LOL.

There are two reasons why I went to see the show, one was to see what new things I LOVE KOI had in stored for the fashion peeps, and the other one was to witness a blogger-star studded event. Design collaborations with The Plump Pinay, Patricia Prieto, and Tricia Gosingtian were one of the highlights of the night; their designs embodies their style as how the Fashown World knows them.

(Main Collection)

The designs ranged from cute to phenomenal, an indication that I LOVE KOI can capture a wide range of those Fashionista Summerista girls. So for those girls that are planning for a last minute summer extravanganza try checking out I LOVE KOI.

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LOOKBOOK:

My homage to Philippine Summer, wearing a blazer that I've designed myself.
(the colors + pattern + salakotish fedora + espadrilles = Philippine summer themed outfit)
Credits to Kristin

Donning my favorite Blazer with a distressed old white shirt a custom-made blue shorts with my summer themed fedora and espadrilles from Hawk, I was unable to get inside the venue. But luckily Ms. K's place is nearby; so I've put on a pair of her white wide leg pants, that fitted me perfectly, and hopped on a cab back to Prive. (didn't able to get a photo of the ensemble though)

Ms. K's outfit, wearing her high-society summer look with her wedges from Parisian, and dress from Bossini.

The Hidden Treasures of Makati: Fashion Haven Chronicles

Hi Guys! here's an update to my agenda on my last blog "Plans.for.today.4/16/2012".

So last April 16th I went to Makati with my friend and co-blogger Kristin, I have had always admire her clothes having these vintage and frilly feel which I have thought to be very expensive. Little did I know that Ms. Kristin here has a secret a fashion haven kept inside the Makati's concrete jungle.

(TRUMPETS SINGS!) Makati Cinema Square. Yes, for all those young fashionista girls and guys out there who lack a little moolah should check this out.

Courtesy of Google Maps
A map to Makati Cinema Square

Inside the said establishments are series of thrift stores where you could get hundreds of FASHOWN pieces that you could mix and match to your liking. Tank Tops, Pants, Shorts, Skirt, Blouse, Polos, Shirts, Blazers, Coats, Shoes, Bags, name it and they have it there. (except for accessories though)

There are two stores that caught me eye and my pocket, one is Mohara, and the other one is unnamed. (there were no signage or any names posted) Mohara is a bit more expensive than the other one, but you'll surely drown with what she has to offer; while the other shop was smaller, but in my opinion, is more fashion.

You guys are probably curious about the price range... Well, Mohara's price range goes to 50php to 260php, while unnnamed store goes to 20php to 700php (for complicated trenches shipped from other countries). With my 600php that time I was able to get 2 blazers for 50php each, a denim jacket for 50, a hippie jacket for 150, a summer trench for 290, and 4 tops for 100php only. In summary 9 clothes for 600php ONLY.

Check it out yourselves guys I'm sure you'll definitely enjoy the experience.

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LOOKBOOK:
Credits to Ms. Kristin C for her SLR

"Urban Summer"

  Polo: Dansen

  Top: DIY Shirt

  Shorts: DIY-ed old pants

  Shoes: Hawk

  Fedora: Vistory Mall (Monumento)

  Sun glasses: Police

  Bracelet: Welmanson's (Quiapo)

Ms. Kristin C herself

Equipped and Ready!!

It had been a while since I've sent my resumes on dozens of companies that would help me get to my dream job, and the idea of a response is becoming absurd. Well little did I know that someone would call me earlier today, I was actually putting out the garbage when the HR called. :p

And as expected they did not know how to waste time for I'll be having my interview tomorrow 9am.

Good luck to me!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! :)

Plans for today 4/16/2012

Image from Google

Hey guys! Today I'll try to look for nice thrift stores (ukay) for me to blog. My agenda is to look for pieces that would create a summerific ensemble, to look good without spending so much. So stay tuned for more! :)

OPENRICE.COM

OpenRice.com is your online dining guide for restaurants in Metro Manila & the Philippines, with dining info on delivery, restaurant and food reviews, promos

HI guys I had just created my Openrice account, I'll be posting reviews for restos and such there so please do visit my reviews thanks!

DEGENERATE YOUNG REBELS AND I'M PROUD OF IT!

More works to come just keep looking at the aquarium guys! ;)

IT'S ABOUT TO ARRIVE

Summer's in and IT FEELS SO GOOD

A cool way to treat summer's heat, with its red and green touch, Life's like a Tomato.

A Photo by me

Model: Aeroul Franz

Top: Calvin Klein

Pants: People are People

Shoes: Custom made (model's own)

Hat; Thrift store

Art Students say: "We Paint Hard But Party Harder!!"

CFAD students celebrate their talent with another Artsy Fartsy Party Bash! Last March 13, showcasing more than their artistic capabilities, these talented students showed their vocal prowess that night. Accompanied with artworks on sale that night Artsy Fartsy made a huge BANG! As the students, mostly comprises by the Juniors and Seniors, enjoy their last few weeks of school days.

CFAD Adver Graduates danced their hearts out!

From left to right: Mae, Bea, Pikoy, Kido, Edes

Roses were given to girls as celebration to Philippine Women's Month.

Ate Jenn Pinon says "I LOVE YOU" with her roses.

These Three LOVABLE LADIES have been and still very essential in my life!

and two are very much available ;)

(email me for their numbers)

From left to right: Sab, Jaz, Lei

Yep Kido Onion Nose nosed it

Me
Photo by: Sab Tuanquin

And when the students got drunk THIS happened.

Bea as "Thalia"

I'm hoping for another Artsy Fartsy encore guys and be sure to invite me again next time YEAH! \m/

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WHAT I WORE:

Cardigan from Oxygen, Pants from Lee, Tank Top from Le Froge.

A TRIP TO ATC: A TRIP TO FILL MY TUMMY

An extremely late post, sorry I got a bit lazy last few weeks ^^p. I'll be a foodie on this post, but will still squeeze in a pint of fashion, my first love :p

A month ago my friend Sumi Go (food blogger, check out her site for cool places to dine in) invited me to join a focus group for Studio Kitchen, a resto in Alabang (located on Commerce Center Building's 2nd floor, above Army Navy). And indeed I'm damn lucky to have this experience.

It was my very first time to critique a resto or be a member of a focus group on that matter. So Sumi and I arrived a bit late, since we're not familiar with the south's terrain, we got a bit lost as we had a wild goose hunt with Studio Kitchen lol. Based on what I've heard Studio Kitchen is supposed to be a fine dinning restaurant, but I beg to differ, with it's minimalist textural walls to it's simple rectangular tables and leather seats it appeals to me as a bistro with an exquisite taste. I loved the mood of it's interior design a very modern casual approach that gave comfy a new description.

to rate its ambiance I'll give it a 4 out of 5 score.

Food wasn't immediately served since scarcity on hands were apparent at that time, But we didn't consider it a huge thing on our table, and the Owner/Chef did apologize on that matter. But there were two things that did bother me and my friends since there were no change of utensils every after meal, and the waitresses were a bit slow with their actions.

I'd rate their service a 3.5 out of 5.

Leggo to the food (YUM!)

Their dishes were nice but nothing much special on the taste. For me something is lacking, plus in my opinion the chef uses too much oil, which is evident since it's oozing out of the dishes. But a few dishes stood out for me, the vegies from their Fresh Crab Salad is way better that the Fresh Green Salad, and their Dutch Veal Cheeks were sublime. But what caught my attention and my most loved was their desserts, TRULY YUM!  ^^.

to rate its wonderful meal I'd give Studio Kitchen a 3 out of 5.

Fresh Green Salad (P300)

Lapu-Lapu Rossejat (P595)

Funghi Pasta Ala Chitarra, Appetizer (P375); Entree (P490)

Fresh Crab Salad (P330)

Braised US Beef Short Rib (P695)

Maple Glazed Pork Belly (P540)

Dutch Veal Cheeks (P925)

Surf and Turf (P740)

Chocolate Coulant (P300)

Laiskonis Egg (P130)

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WHAT I WORE:
I would like to thank Sumi for my outfit photos :)

Would you believe me that this FASHOWN cap came from Enchanted Kingdom?

Blazer from my own line Andro, Shirt from F21 men.

My favorite bag a gift from my uncle and shoes from Cubao Ex.

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Me and The Gang:

Who is Sumi? She is the pretty girl beside me dressed in stripes :)

Studio Kitchen, Alabang
Unit 202 Commerce Center Building
Commerce Avenue, Filivest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Philippines

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Fashion Design and Merchandising Program Graduation Gala Fashion Show

Will be watching CSB's Grad Show later!

See you there!

"Any fool can have courage. But honor, that's the real reason for you either do something or you don't. It's who you are and maybe who you want to be. If you die trying for something important, then you have both honor and courage, and that's pretty good."

-Michael Oher

The Blind Side

2009

AS THE GRANDEUR OF FASHION EMERGES, WAR IS INEVITABLE.

Needles had been raised as the battle for fashion begins.

Hope you guys tune in :)