THE GEEK IN THE PINK

Inspired from Fracis Libiran's Hello Kitty haute couture collection for ANTM 18: British Invasion episode 8, me and Kristin made our own version of our Posh Pink Fun Shoot. My styling and photo editing equipped with Kristin's photography prowess all three of us ,including out model, had fun in creating our Vivienne Westwood like creative shoot.

To give the creative a twist, Kristin and I decided to use a male model so contradict the frilly girly setting that we have. And I've entitled the shoot "Geek in the Pink" from Jason Mraz's hit song.

So if there are guys who are courageous enough to be adventurous in fashion you can use this shoot as inspiration, as the saying goes "REAL MEN WEAR PINK."

So without further adieu, here it is guys.

Fedora and Shades: Thrift Store in Victory Mall (Monumento)

Top: Topman

Suspenders: Zara

Shorts: Hangten

Shoes: Zara

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