Shoe me the love!

it really is an advantage to have friends who frequently jump into impulse purchases - after a not so long period of time, they finally realize, albeit quickly, that there are some owned pieces they can't really fall in love with. So what happens next? They sell, us friends haggle!

Here it is, my new-old Ann Demeulemeester quilted leather lace-up boots! Perfect for the rainy season! Thanks, Robbie for the bargain price! (:

At the Preview Ball

wearing Jerome Lorico pinstripe jacket, pants and knit waistcoat. Zara shoes and Pam's Alexander McQueen clutch.


with one of my best girls, Cit-Cit Sioson of Preview


Both in Jerome Lorico, the sweetest Boop Yap


Pam Quinones' posse! A year ago, we had the same, photo!




Rachelle Que, another party hard girlfriend!


Reve photos at the corner of Republiq! With Bibai Gaisano, Sidney Yap and Angela Alarcon


Smokin' hot!


and my favorite girl of the night, Bibai!!! Falling off her 5" black satin pumps, She is super bakla, I love her!

The July Cosmo

FLESH AND IVORY

Photographer: Charles Buenconsejo
Stylist: Myrrh Lao To
Assistant: Arbie Ubaldo
Make-up: Mickey See of Shu Uemura
Hair: John Valle of Loreal Professionel
Model: Jessica at Mercator

shot on location at the MMDA wrecked vehicle grounds

The June Cosmo

PARTY WILDLY
Photographer: BJ Pascual
Stylist: Myrrh Lao To
Assisted by: Arbie Ubaldo and Dee Sy
Makeup: RB Chanco
Hair: Jeff Aromin
Model: Jasmine of Mercator




My second fashion editorial - it's out! Please grab a copy of Cosmopolitan Philippines June 2010 issue (Marian Rivera on the cover)

PBB

My second magazine cover. I styled Gerald and Jason. The only reason why I did this is for the thrill of being able to meet Melai! (: Sample photo of the cover, though I'm not yet sure if this look was chosen to be. (:

Today's route

I returned items to Cosmopolitan Clothing and Firma - two of my favorite local accessories brands to pullout from. Ms. Anne, (fun fact: John Paras' mom) the owner of the former, gave me this cute cuff:



spent the rest of the afternoon fixing the clothes I used for my shoots/gigs then had a regroup with Pam, Martin and Patrick regarding another exciting project which will involve my friends Arbie and Kar, who were also present during the super fun dinner!


I didn't get to get a snapshot of everyone's outfit but I managed to 'steal' what Pam's feet has on. Debut! I always thought that out of all the shoes pam has, the Givenchy zebra-print is my one and only favorite, but here comes another - it's Alaia, and I'm super loving how she rocks it!

Melason

It's amazing how fate works the funniest ways. I once posted in twitter one of my guiltiest-pleasure-of-wish that 'I would someday want to be a stylist for Melai of PBB' but not so long after, I met her for a cover shoot, though I wasn't the one who styled her (my good friend, and the reason I got into this shoot, Kate Paras did), I had the chance of dressing up Jason (Melai's ka-love team!!!) and Gerald Anderson. The experience was one hell-laugh journey towards the end. Both Melai and Jason were so funny without even trying too hard!!!

out!

Cosmopolitan Philippines - MAY 2010
PRETTY YOUNG THING

photographer: Charles Buenconsejo
stylist: Myrrh Lao To
assisted by: Dee Sy and Arbie Ubaldo
Makeup: Angie Cruz
Hair: Geroge Aliben
Model: Lotus of Mercator




my first fashion ed's out! (for more than two weeks, already!) but because blogging can't be such an obligation to me but more of rather a celebration (lerks!) let me post some of the photos I myself retouched (but didn't translate on print! hahaha)

thank you to my friendly friends who assisted me during my shoot, Dee and Arbie. These were shot on location at the Manila Eco Park by my photoog friend Charles Buenconsejo.

I'm done shooting my eds for the June and July issue. I must say, two shoots after, I think I've developed my skills more. (:

asap xv

my first time to style a celeb for ASAP. I always assist Pam during her ASAP gigs for celebs but this time, since she's in Cebu, she made me do the job - more like a periodical exam. Big test!


I'm happy at least a lot loved her look. She was wearing a dress by Patrick Galang. Christopher Kane for Topshop booties, Firma neckpiece, Mango and Aldo bracelets.

Solo

Love got me this new pair of running shoes. It's from SALOMON, one of (if not) the best brands of outdoor shoes in the world. I seriously need to lose weight and get fit. Everyone's doing this new workout called Core Kinesis that I believe would really grip me on the sack when I would dare try so I'm giving a shot at running and badminton.


Spent 3 days and 2 nights with pam and Martin at Cebu for the Yamaha fashion show. I styled the guys who even rode this cute scooters (Yamaha Fino Fashion).



Then there's this new "IMORTAL" teleserye starring Angel and John Lloyd.


And surprise, surprise! Exactly a year ago, I was in the same Jeanne Young's studio for the Preview Bride supplement. Now I'm doing the same for yet another groundbreaking moment for the magazine. Let's all watch out for it this June!



So ayun, baklaan parin. This portrait by Roy Macam. (:

Quick update after a very long blog pause. It's been crazy the past few weeks but I'm genuinely excited for the upcoming things I'm gonna be busy with. With the campaigns and elections that have happened, a lot of the people I know have experienced stress in more ways than one. As for me, I'm keeping everything well-balanced - albeit hard.

I will always be proud of this :)

My very first trophy in my chosen field. It's so sparkly, it deserves to stay on a decent display shelf - something that's not too soon to happen when you're in a crazy apartment! hahaha

This one's for my Family, my God and my Love :)

Love's Day

It's my boyfriend's birthday today.
I know how much I have been greeting him already, but here's one for the memories.


I love you, Koko! Happy Birthday, Love! :)

555 Corned Tuna

A rather happy tvc. I styled JLC for this. (:

BTS video of velvet

Silver Prize!

Thank you for everyone who sent their kudos and congratulations. I am so ecstatic and overwhelmed by the people who said kind words. I honestly never expected us to win - and winning silver feels like winning the grand prize to me. This is one moment I will forever be treasuring in my life. Ang saya lang talaga! (:

it's a wrap!

After putting almost everything together, we finally finished shooting our entry to the Velvet 'tribute to the Oscars' exhibit. I swear I worked my ass off on that shoot because I had to gather everything from the clothes, accessories down to the hair extensions (since no hairstylist would want to do it) and props! The experience was a major learning experience that's why I am feeling so blessed now that we're done.

Kai Huang (photographer), Shaina Magdayao, Me and Angie Cruz (Make-up)

overdue!

belated valentines greetings!

from,

wait lang!

We are not doing the velvet-oscars competition anymore and it's really breaking my heart. I wish I had more choices. But things can surely get more confusing with too many options. I guess sometimes there really are opportunities that only come as an unexpected, spoiled, needless false alarm.

Le sigh.

human confession

I always feel giddy when I pass by the first ''real' billboard I styled along EDSA - Kamuning. Never have I imagined how big of a deal it is to actually be a part of something literally and figuratively big! (-:

email sent!

I just got home from a product shoot I did for a magazine to help out my good friend Happy Lopez. It's been so tiring these past few days but at the end of the day, I still feel the high of doing what I am deeply passionate about. I am applying for a new job (well, not really new because it's still in line with what I do now - the only difference is I get to focus on Men's fashion) and I'm praying hard that I get this. I remember Pam telling me that this will be a good training ground for me to learn and experience the basics. I'm hoping I get the slot!!!! The secret + prayers + talking to my guardian angel must work! (:

Good vibes, please!