Sunday, February 28, 2010
SLIM LECTURE SERIES 1
At the Couture construction and conservation talk last Saturday, Feb, 20, the Nyoras came out to play, Cary Santiago (on left) gave a witty and funny presentation (looking serious here, but trust me, funny sha!!!) on how to create the inner bodice on a body form as well as the basics on draping, while Christian Espiritu (on right) gave a talk on Haute Couture then and now.
Opening the presentations was Preview EIC Pauline Juan in a beribboned dress in deep blue. Liking that contrast fuschia strappy sandals very much.
Hard at work finishing her speech with an impromptu interview backstage with Cary. A peek at the back detail.
Haylaveet.
SLIMS heir, Mark Higgins. Regal bearing.
in Lacroix.
A smattering of surface texture on the audience, Lace applique on brocade. Vintage dress from New Yorker on Geolette Esguerra.
Sheer, rosette and pearls on Treisha Vanns.
The wedge is the new heel of the season.
Though some might have an aversion to toes overshooting the shoe shape, this one is literally made to look just like that. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.
And heres the outfit that went with it. Print on prints! Marble-lized tights with a skull print dress on Nicole Puentevella.
Ahoy matey! Pirate dressing ala Cheetah.
How high can you go?
And on the other end of the spectrum, easy dressing on Curithy. Gray was a popular choice, simple tank, drapey loose trousers and embellished flats.
And here's gray again with the Chictopia uniform on Tere, tank, bubble skirt and open toe booties.
And even more non color on the twins, Paul and John Herrera.
I likey that bubbly skirty! Just in case you obsessively compulsively want your personal space. Marc Jacobs skirt on L.A. Ferriols.
And some gold sightings too! Cinch waisted harem pants. Cool.
A refreshing floral vintage number on Rosanna Aranaz. This outfit I saved for last because I just love how a classic dress can beat any trendy number given that the fit is superb, and paired with the right footwear and accessories. I've done a piece on Rosanna's style and she has that quirky adventurous taste that experiments vintage with contemporary. Ladylike dressing has never looked so effortless, tasteful, and so young! Check her wardrobe blog here: littlemissdressup.com
Opening the presentations was Preview EIC Pauline Juan in a beribboned dress in deep blue. Liking that contrast fuschia strappy sandals very much.
Hard at work finishing her speech with an impromptu interview backstage with Cary. A peek at the back detail.
Haylaveet.
SLIMS heir, Mark Higgins. Regal bearing.
in Lacroix.
A smattering of surface texture on the audience, Lace applique on brocade. Vintage dress from New Yorker on Geolette Esguerra.
Sheer, rosette and pearls on Treisha Vanns.
The wedge is the new heel of the season.
Though some might have an aversion to toes overshooting the shoe shape, this one is literally made to look just like that. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.
And heres the outfit that went with it. Print on prints! Marble-lized tights with a skull print dress on Nicole Puentevella.
Ahoy matey! Pirate dressing ala Cheetah.
How high can you go?
And on the other end of the spectrum, easy dressing on Curithy. Gray was a popular choice, simple tank, drapey loose trousers and embellished flats.
And here's gray again with the Chictopia uniform on Tere, tank, bubble skirt and open toe booties.
And even more non color on the twins, Paul and John Herrera.
I likey that bubbly skirty! Just in case you obsessively compulsively want your personal space. Marc Jacobs skirt on L.A. Ferriols.
And some gold sightings too! Cinch waisted harem pants. Cool.
A refreshing floral vintage number on Rosanna Aranaz. This outfit I saved for last because I just love how a classic dress can beat any trendy number given that the fit is superb, and paired with the right footwear and accessories. I've done a piece on Rosanna's style and she has that quirky adventurous taste that experiments vintage with contemporary. Ladylike dressing has never looked so effortless, tasteful, and so young! Check her wardrobe blog here: littlemissdressup.com
Monday, February 22, 2010
CARY SANTIAGO'S NEW MUSE
Guess who's wearing Cary? And mamatay na sa inggit, she's a freaking size zero.
I'm guessing those joints are a dead give away. look closely and those are hand pleated micro folds. Laser cut in filigree design. Kill me now.
It's Barbie!!! Wearing Cary Santiago couture!! She doesn't even have to work to earn a living and she gets to wear Cary?! Grrr.
Emote moment. Girl, Ken is gay. Please.
The micro detailing is fantastic!
Layered fan detail icing dress.
I bet every engaged girl wants to be her right now. Me, I want the 5 karat engagement ring first. Etchos.
Para sa Ninang na Madame, diba Car?
@.@ < swirly eyed from all that intricateness. Effort!
And they all lived happily ever after.
Cary Santiago Barbies will be auctioned off at the CCP. Watch this space for further details.
I'm guessing those joints are a dead give away. look closely and those are hand pleated micro folds. Laser cut in filigree design. Kill me now.
It's Barbie!!! Wearing Cary Santiago couture!! She doesn't even have to work to earn a living and she gets to wear Cary?! Grrr.
Emote moment. Girl, Ken is gay. Please.
The micro detailing is fantastic!
Layered fan detail icing dress.
I bet every engaged girl wants to be her right now. Me, I want the 5 karat engagement ring first. Etchos.
Para sa Ninang na Madame, diba Car?
@.@ < swirly eyed from all that intricateness. Effort!
And they all lived happily ever after.
Cary Santiago Barbies will be auctioned off at the CCP. Watch this space for further details.
AC
In Bottega Venetta inspired hair, looking like a sci-fi bootlegger in a tailored trench and man wedges.
It makes time traveling possible. Custodio Jewelry.
It makes time traveling possible. Custodio Jewelry.
BLOGROLL
I've been comparing these two photos and rationalizing why i look thinner on the first and heavier on the second. Mind you, theres no liquifying to death happening here, i reposted it as it is, i think it's really about the angles. The first one was taken higher up, the second one, lower. *note to self the next time*
Moving on. I was at the mall, (sourcing of course, hell, I practically live there), when this group of young uns' approached me, they were all toting cameras, so I knew even before they had the chance to explain that they were stylehunting. That was the easy part.
As I stood in my signature pose outside GB5, they all took positions 180 degrees around me. Paparazzi level! Like, whoa. Honestly? Na overwhelm ako. Haha. My camera never even stood a chance. Pretty cool actually. Check their website and just to stoke your egocentric fires, they post your photo with all the angles on the sidebar. (Duts a lotta work!) And not only that, they get your email address, and send all the files to you. Sweet. And! Last! Unlike photographing the scene (where people are dressed because there's an event), they capture people in life mode, like what you are in reality. Now why didn't I think of that? Check their site here: http://www.manilastreetstyle.com/
Yah, duts me. On a not so normie day.
Hah. And here's me passing off a top for a dress and looking 5 pounds heavier. Ugh. Check out the other photos here: stylebible.ph
Moving on. I was at the mall, (sourcing of course, hell, I practically live there), when this group of young uns' approached me, they were all toting cameras, so I knew even before they had the chance to explain that they were stylehunting. That was the easy part.
As I stood in my signature pose outside GB5, they all took positions 180 degrees around me. Paparazzi level! Like, whoa. Honestly? Na overwhelm ako. Haha. My camera never even stood a chance. Pretty cool actually. Check their website and just to stoke your egocentric fires, they post your photo with all the angles on the sidebar. (Duts a lotta work!) And not only that, they get your email address, and send all the files to you. Sweet. And! Last! Unlike photographing the scene (where people are dressed because there's an event), they capture people in life mode, like what you are in reality. Now why didn't I think of that? Check their site here: http://www.manilastreetstyle.com/
Yah, duts me. On a not so normie day.
Hah. And here's me passing off a top for a dress and looking 5 pounds heavier. Ugh. Check out the other photos here: stylebible.ph
GOURMET GARAGE
It was a visual guy feast at Garage's party at Fiamma. You just have to take my word for it since I didn't want my: "Excuse me, can I take your photo?" be mistaken for a pick up line. Pffffft. As if that's enough witty banter to pique anyones interest. Either that or we were just too distracted by the free flowing booze and I was too lazy to go around and snapparize. We didn't drink that much really, we just ran the bar dry and closed the place down.
We came in our party hearts, err, hats.
And blue seems to be the favorite color. I was actually wondering what we were celebrating. And it turned out to be Manilas hot new things? Or something to that effect. Rey, help me out here. I just got confused coz they also awarded girls too. (For those living under a rock, Garage is a bi-monthly Men's magazine) Designers Boop and Kim Yap in their own creations. Love that cyan color!
Metro Fashion Editor Mela De Luna in an electric blue mini with a lacy bright yellow slip thats too sexy for my love.
Creative-of-all-trades, photog/stylist/artist/designer/blogger Jujiin in asexually asymmetric tunics. I've got to say that Jujiin will always be one of the rarest style individuals in the city. He can even give Japanese people a run for their money. Check his blog here: Jujiin.com
Designer Gian tweaking leather for some edgy play on proportions.
Designer Julius Tarog in his reinterpretation of surface contrasts, micro pleats plus shine.
High-Low. Tailored blazer paired with gray sweats.
Chris Cayzer doing preppy.
We came in our party hearts, err, hats.
And blue seems to be the favorite color. I was actually wondering what we were celebrating. And it turned out to be Manilas hot new things? Or something to that effect. Rey, help me out here. I just got confused coz they also awarded girls too. (For those living under a rock, Garage is a bi-monthly Men's magazine) Designers Boop and Kim Yap in their own creations. Love that cyan color!
Metro Fashion Editor Mela De Luna in an electric blue mini with a lacy bright yellow slip thats too sexy for my love.
Creative-of-all-trades, photog/stylist/artist/designer/blogger Jujiin in asexually asymmetric tunics. I've got to say that Jujiin will always be one of the rarest style individuals in the city. He can even give Japanese people a run for their money. Check his blog here: Jujiin.com
Designer Gian tweaking leather for some edgy play on proportions.
Designer Julius Tarog in his reinterpretation of surface contrasts, micro pleats plus shine.
High-Low. Tailored blazer paired with gray sweats.
Chris Cayzer doing preppy.
JIMMY CHOO'S FOR MEN
This can SO work for women too. Why wasn't the Jimmy Choo's for H&M women's line as edchy as this?
Sunday, February 21, 2010
COLOR BLOCK
I was sourcing in the mall, going through the racks when I saw this flash of color in the corner of my eye. The lady was wearing these fantastic tri-colored shoes. And again with the orange brights on the soles. And lemon colored heels. She turned out to be Ann Ong, owner of the brand Cosmopolitan which sells affordable high street designs at Crossings, Glorietta.
She proudly says she's 43, but look at her, she looks 30ish to me. Fab, fab, FAB!
She proudly says she's 43, but look at her, she looks 30ish to me. Fab, fab, FAB!
I'D LIKE A COCKTAIL
To go with those cherries. How cute is that printed skirt? So quirky! I don't think I've ever seen one like it. Paired with a black corset top and a slim belt, she's as hot as those glossy reds she's wearing.
ORANGE YOU GLAD?
My previous post had the girl with the blinding orange mini, now its on Gerards buttondown. I can honestly say that I don't own one single orange piece in my whole wardrobe. But this pop of color looks great when worn right, on Gerard, its a striking contrast against the layered somber tailored hues, and a complement to the casual denim roll-ups. I like.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
PILE IT ON
When you've got a savvy street edge, overkill is actually cool.
Twisted necklaces.
Mash up bracelets.
Layered fringe and metal hardware.
Twisted necklaces.
Mash up bracelets.
Layered fringe and metal hardware.
