Thursday, May 21, 2009

GOD IS A DJ

Just pulled out past photos of DJs that I had to hear play when they were here in Philly, random whim. Indulge me.

Steve Aoki.

Steve Aoki again and the night of the barter-on-the-spot of shirts because I like yours better. I got his Dim Mak, he got my H&M. Lugi yata sya.

Tittsworth.

Kid Killy.

Roxy Cottontail.

A-Trak. Woop!

And heres a few, from the top of my head, that I hope *fingers crossed* could eventually make it to this side of the pacific.

Fake Blood/DJ Touché

The Aston Shuffle

VanShe Technologic

Kissy Sell Out

A-TRAK IN MANILA

Was soooo looking forward to hear him play, and he did not disappoint!! Woohoo!! A-TRAK!! Massive killer beats!!! AS EN!! Special shout out to EARL! Who had the foresight to get my camera (while I was so happily drinking my way to smashdom) and snapping half of the too-much-fun-its-almost-retarded photos here. hehe.



















PEOPLE AT MANILA CONTEMPORARY



Photographer Steve Tirone with his work.

Artist Kiko Escora with his red lined coffin.

MANILA CONTEMPORARY

SEEING YOU, SEEING ME: Contemporary Portraiture
16 May - 7 June 2009
WhiteSpace
Pasong Tamo Extension

A few highlights:

KOW LEONG KIANG
S Teddy
2009
Oil on Linen

Eeep, sorry, couldn't find the credits on this one.

RENAN ORTIZ
Tayon-igkas-ugoy
2008
Mixed Media

KARLO SANCHEZ
Because, because I love your baby feet
2007-2009
Ink on paper

NIKKI ABAYA
Life Replay
2009
Digital print on canvas

TATONG RECHETA TORRES
May 14, 1979
2009
Oil on canvas

MASSIMO DUTTI LAUNCH

At the opening of the Spanish label at Greenbelt 5, white as the color of choice for these two wins hands down.
Loving those structured fly away sleeves! Mai in Jun Escario.

This look just screams dapper with a contemporary twist. Liking the white suit and the red loafers, skinny belt, plaid shirt combo. The bow tie just gives the right accent. Organized pattern and color chaos? Hell yeah. Gerard in Zara.

SCARF IT DOWN

Citcit in a top, and tube used as scarf from Zara, shorts from tiangge, CMG shoes.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

The Century Tuna event in Boracay was deluged with gorge-ass people.
Isabelle Daza with her too cute French friend.

Century Tuna Grand prize winner, Van Victor Leano

Sleb spotting! Jon Avila, Joem Bascon, Rajo Laurel

Jon, Joem and Victor Basa.

Um. Rowr.

Monday, May 18, 2009

MOMMY!

I don't care what other people say, but I love fast fashion. And I love H&M. Much more so when their FW09 collection seems like its been designed especially for me. Drooooooooool.




NEXT GEN

I might have been whining lately about how I'm in sore need of new stylish people to photograph and then I stumble upon these cuties in stylebible.ph . Click on this LINK and you can vote for your favorite wardrobe blogger under stylebible's STYLESTAR. New blood and new passions! Cool innit? Love these chickies!

Michelle Ordoveza of Chic Clinic

Lissa Kahayon of www.chictopia.com/lissakahayon

Nina Estacio of www.chictopia.com/ninaestacio

Kookie Buhain of www.chictopia.com/deathbyplatforms

Karla Zulueta of www.chictopia.com/karlazulueta

Sunday, May 17, 2009

SALE SALE SALE

And still more reason for you to save up on those monies, Theodore's is on huge price with their shoes starting today. So go. Now.

Theodore's The Store
G/F Quadrant 4, Bonifacio High Street
7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Philippines

Friday, May 15, 2009

SPOCKIAO

Haha, this actually made me laugh out loud.
Image from spot.ph

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

PREVIEW ART BOOK LAUNCH

150th issue of Preview. Let's do the math, that's 12 best dressed parties, 300 fashion editorials, 23,400 pages chockful of beauty and style, and, a jazillion gillion fabulous readers. So, what better way to cap it off than to celebrate it with an Art Book thats coffeetable read slash visual inspiration, launched in a strictly by invitation party in Members Only, with martinis so strong that it makes your head spin, and it's sure to be THE go-to, be seen, dress to impress event of the night.

Cindy in a sheer and embellished scallop dress. Like the touch of red with her suede pumps.

Fashion editor Liz Uy looking fabulous as always in a super sleek do, diamond drop earrings, a body con Mango dress and YSL boots. Raymond all dapper in a high shine suit.

Aaaah, Marita, one of my favourite fashyown girls ever! Going monochromatic with just a play on surface texture: matte and shine. Top and skirt from COS. Finishing it off with Balenciaga booties.


Mai Kauffman is so cute! Grecian dress with slit sleeves by Jun Jun Escario.

Raena in structured jacket by Gian Romano.

Preview EIC Pauline Suaco so tres chic in a COS dress from London, and Alexander McQueen shoes.


Firma's Ricky Toledo in a quirky printed suit that I absolutely adored!! And powder blue trousers? Love it!

Ricky's partner Chito in a piped Prep school blazer and plaid trousers. I'm just loving the whole bow tie, classic loafers, chanelling the old world, classic dandy elegance.

And two pictures I grabbed from stylebible.ph. Agoo in luxe boho.

And Sarah, in what is becoming her signature look, ala Alexander Wang SS09, midriff baring loose tops and low slung skinny jeans. Hotness.

ZOOM IN FOR THE CLOSE UP

Heres a clearer(?) picture of what I was wearing. I'm sorry, but I just LOVE this dress!! And you wouldn't believe that it's not even designer or bespoke. Its off the rack at Ilaya for only P1700. High five!

Monday, May 11, 2009

BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL

Funny story. I now completely understand how all those editors felt in front row during Fashion Week. Most were rocking bold shoulders, and all were seated side by side. Can you imagine? Too funny visual. Well, at least AC and I had the couch all to ourselves, so we had the luxury of sitting a foot apart. I tried sitting closer though, but the shoulder structures just repel us like polar opposites of magnets. Must be the reason why we're both scowling. haha. yeah!

PAMS NEW PHILOSOPHY

New insights everyday. I wanted to shoot Pam with her giant Miu Miu Coffer but then she said: "Haven't you noticed that Carine Roitfeld never carries an 'it' bag? She explains that a designer bag usually takes away the focus from the gorgeousness of a dress, or of what you're wearing. One shouldn't revolve their outfit around a bag." Ouch. Point taken. And her point delivered. As you can you see for yourself. Lovely indeed.

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR LABELS?

We shot this girl and I said, I LOVE your sunnies!!! Where did you get them? And she goes, hmm.. Hong Kong, On Pedder. *Gulp* Is this what I think it is? And yes, it was!! So i had to try them on. A little too high on my face but still AWESOME. So, can you guess the brand?

SALE SALE SALE

Ka-ching! It's what we all want to hear! SALE!! Theodores is having its denim markdown (started May 1 Labor day) with 2 pairs of jeans for only P6,695. with over 29 brands to choose from. I want Taverniti, Goldspun, Miss Sixty, Rag & Bone, Surface to Air, Lalalalalalalala. And Rajo's celebrating his birthday by giving out discounts. Samples are on sale too!! =) So skeedadle over to both, because either youre the ultimate denim diehard, or the posh and chic sophisticate. I'm sure you'll find something at both. Whee!
Theodore's The Store
G/F Quadrant 4, Bonifacio High Street
7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Philippines

STYLE AT 5CM

Okay, Damn it, I left my little white Muji notebook with all their credits at the office. So that will have to follow. Black and white was the prevalent look for that night. Spots of color like red and green brightened the otherwise monochromatic pallette. Those in the know came in their favorite 5cm pieces. Robi Lolin, creative director of F&H came in a really cute skinny tie while Robby Carmona came in full head to toe 5cm.

Valerie, so hip and cool in her off duty model uniform. Cropped leather jacket and second skin high shine leggings.

Yes, and a little bit of eye candy. Hoe hem gee. They both look too good to be true. Alex, british. Markus, Thai. Rowr.

Future is at their hands.

Loving those grey socks with her criss-cross booties. And that red skirt! Thank you for bringing a touch of happy color!

AC of course in a Balmain-ish jacket by Cebu based designer Protacio.

Robby Carmona yo!

Stylist RCXY in a Geoff Gonzales blazer, Levis jeans, and brogues from Cubao X.

Stylebible.ph's Isha Andaya in a Patricia Field for M&S jacket, Giordano tee, old Helmut Lang jeans she cut up and Miu Miu slingbacks.

Stylist Paolo. HOT.

And a sprouting of Sprouses!!
Make up artist Jake Galvez in his gnormous Stephen Sprouse KeepAll.

Saw his shoes from across the room and had to go over and say Hi. Damn. LV sneakers? I've never seen anyone wear it outside the LV store.

Last time i checked, they retailed for around P60k. Soooo cute.

5cm

5cm, the cult indie menswear brand from HK is here. I've always checked their pieces in i.t because their pieces are so asexual, you can have your boyfriend buy it, then steal it from his closet. Loving the bermudas and suit combo, it can really and actually work here. Now, If only there were enough straight men who dressed like these. Rowr.

5cm
The Atrium
SM Megamall

DC AT 5CM

I love stylebible because it fans all our dark, subliminal cravings to be recognized. If you say otherwise, plastic ka. hehe. Tank: Zara, waistcoat: Promod, Ripped leggings: www.stylebreak.multiply.com, Shoes: HK