tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224784867689067212024-03-13T19:10:51.969+08:00s t y l e s a m u r a ian intraspectator of Manila's fashion oligarchys t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.comBlogger646125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-42637391799229078722012-07-12T20:33:00.000+08:002012-07-12T20:33:20.833+08:00AMSTERDAM + BERLIN1 of the 1500 canals. Pretty.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7480168672/" title="1 of the 1500 canals. Pretty. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7480168672_36a1f62a12.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="1 of the 1500 canals. Pretty."></a>
Oooh. Fitting that into the itinerary.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7480181842/" title="Oooh. Fitting that into the itinerary. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7480181842_afbb795d58.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Oooh. Fitting that into the itinerary."></a>
Today I was in the presence of two art Gods. Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This one is the original Night Watch. I can stay and look at his work for hours. #wow
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7480572070/" title="Today I was in the presence of two art Gods. Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This one is the original Night Watch. I can stay and look at his work for hours. #wow by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7480572070_640c4f68b4.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Today I was in the presence of two art Gods. Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This one is the original Night Watch. I can stay and look at his work for hours. #wow"></a>
Going for a Rick Owens vibe here. Off to the canal cruise.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7489199934/" title="Going for a Rick Owens vibe here. Off to the canal cruise. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7489199934_b966b5b14c.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Going for a Rick Owens vibe here. Off to the canal cruise."></a>
Quintessentially Amsterdam---except for that jet trail in the sky.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7489302610/" title="Quintessentially Amsterdam---except for that jet trail in the sky. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7489302610_f677f455de.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Quintessentially Amsterdam---except for that jet trail in the sky."></a>
Had dinner in a beautiful greenhouse. Andof course the food resembled a pretty garden. Aubergine with edible petals. Strange but good. =)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7490033120/" title="Had dinner in a beautiful greenhouse. Andof course the food resembled a pretty garden. Aubergine with edible petals. Strange but good. =) by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7490033120_c9581ecac9.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Had dinner in a beautiful greenhouse. Andof course the food resembled a pretty garden. Aubergine with edible petals. Strange but good. =)"></a>
Netherland skies.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7495740916/" title="Netherland skies. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7495740916_9134c3b377.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Netherland skies."></a>
The red light district and the "coffee" shops. Vice hiding under nice.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7495814276/" title="The red light district and the "coffee" shops. Vice hiding under nice. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7495814276_d6f949ef9f.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="The red light district and the "coffee" shops. Vice hiding under nice."></a>
Word.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7495822770/" title="Word. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7495822770_4d2a1fbbf7.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Word."></a>
How crazy is this giant aquarium in our hotel lobby? No sharks though. =(
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7504398730/" title="How crazy is this giant aquarium in our hotel lobby? No sharks though. =( by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7504398730_2f2f829f1c.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="How crazy is this giant aquarium in our hotel lobby? No sharks though. =("></a>
To heaven.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7504591294/" title="To heaven. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7504591294_612e7117ec.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="To heaven."></a>
Followed the fashion kids here. Turns out, it was the venue for a grad show of one fashion university. Wish I had the time to sit in. =(
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7515237590/" title="Followed the fashion kids here. Turns out, it was the venue for a grad show of one fashion university. Wish I had the time to sit in. =( by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7515237590_6b5ee56a37.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Followed the fashion kids here. Turns out, it was the venue for a grad show of one fashion university. Wish I had the time to sit in. =("></a>
Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7515249092/" title="Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/7515249092_87fe3a50a2.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe."></a>
East Berlin and its amazing classical architecture.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7515275478/" title="East Berlin and its amazing classical architecture. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7515275478_2475ec70cc.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="East Berlin and its amazing classical architecture."></a>
Food and culture. Picking/eating Vladimir Mayakovsky's brains.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7550171654/" title="Food and culture. Picking/eating Vladimir Mayakovsky's brains. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7550171654_5de176c0ed.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Food and culture. Picking/eating Vladimir Mayakovsky's brains."></a>
Maybe if I clicked my heels three times I could go back.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7555485822/" title="Maybe if I clicked my heels three times I could go back. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7555485822_c2b4cbbfa5.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Maybe if I clicked my heels three times I could go back."></a>
Inked.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7555505880/" title="Inked. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7555505880_02365903dc.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Inked."></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-77846442377277435232012-04-23T19:57:00.001+08:002012-04-23T19:57:33.395+08:00HIPSTARS SUMMER OF LOVE.You know it's a scenester party when the pool is covered in giant Helvetica and bathed in neon.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7101056827/" title="You know it's a scenester party when the pool is covered in giant Helvetica and bathed in neon. #youknowyoureahipster by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7101056827_2ec4c18710.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="You know it's a scenester party when the pool is covered in giant Helvetica and bathed in neon. #youknowyoureahipster"></a>
The hubadera twinsies @annacanlas and @karenbolilia doing their versions of openworks: lace and lattice.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/7101043775/" title="At the Hipstar party last night, the hubadera twinsies @annacanlas and @karenbolilia doing their versions of openworks: lace and lattice. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7101043775_857c86d3fa.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="At the Hipstar party last night, the hubadera twinsies @annacanlas and @karenbolilia doing their versions of openworks: lace and lattice."></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-18259078778049905652012-04-23T19:54:00.000+08:002012-04-23T19:55:24.238+08:00PACO RABANNE IN UNIVERSHeard that Univers was starting to stock Paco Rabanne, so went to check the pieces out. The construction of this cropped sculptural jacket is amazing.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6954945470/" title="Heard that Univers was starting to stock Paco Rabanne, so went to check the pieces out. The construction of this cropped sculptural jacket is amazing. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/6954945470_68ea7fca77.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Heard that Univers was starting to stock Paco Rabanne, so went to check the pieces out. The construction of this cropped sculptural jacket is amazing."></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-81740035981026194112012-04-23T19:53:00.000+08:002012-04-23T19:53:29.654+08:00INSTAGRAM UPDATESThis Paco Rabanne clutch is gorg! It's called oil slick, pretty apt for that holo iridescent finish.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6954931834/" title="This Paco Rabanne clutch is gorg! It's called oil slick, pretty apt for that holo iridescent finish. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/6954931834_df8e484331.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="This Paco Rabanne clutch is gorg! It's called oil slick, pretty apt for that holo iridescent finish."></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-28863670951814692782012-02-16T01:20:00.003+08:002012-02-16T01:30:01.322+08:00INSTAGRAM ROUNDUPHey iPhone user, I'm on Instagram. Follow me @darylchang.<br /><br />Makes me want to buy some printed pajama trousers.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6870111143/" title="Makes me want to buy some printed pajama trousers. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6870111143_443df66776.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Makes me want to buy some printed pajama trousers."></a><br /><br />The best accessory for a garden skirt? Why, insect rings of course! Fashion coordination on Pauline.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835596433/" title="The best accessory for a garden skirt? Why, insect rings of course! Fashion coordination on Pauline. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6835596433_b3fb561eff.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="The best accessory for a garden skirt? Why, insect rings of course! Fashion coordination on Pauline."></a><br /><br />Happy Valentines!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6875868643/" title="Happy Valentines! by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6875868643_004f956bc9.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Happy Valentines!"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-42222889336935228292012-02-16T00:39:00.002+08:002012-02-16T01:14:18.561+08:00UNIQLO IN MANILAAt least this fashion rumor is true. Yes, the Japanese brand that creates great basics as "component wear" is finally opening it's massive 1,500 square meter flagship store in the Mall of Asia. Don't panic though because it's not until June. And I'm pretty sure I'll be updating you guys when it's close to launching. <br /><br />I'm psyched that they're here because I really swear by their button-downs.. Crisp, tailored and non crease! Rigid collars that keep their shape and buttons that stay firmly in place. I hate it when poor construction/loose thread result in lost buttons. Argh. But yeah, Uniqlo's version is pretty much my favorite. Doesn't even matter that I get it from the mens section. They're also bringing in their UT (Uniqlo Tees) line, which always has a great roster of collabs. The last one I bought was in collaboration with MoMA curated artists. Pa-culture. Heeh. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880697255/" title="P1040891 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6880697255_6938442086.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040891"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880696961/" title="P1040885 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6880696961_8f3b3628fe.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040885"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880697107/" title="P1040886 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6880697107_10ecceb2ab.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040886"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880697423/" title="P1040896 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6880697423_fb5080f7cd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040896"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880697597/" title="P1040898 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6880697597_7fcf368880_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040898"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6880697743/" title="P1040901 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6880697743_995db97293.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040901"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6847228605/" title="One of Uniqlos UT shirts that says it all. by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6847228605_dc2a9e3d26.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="One of Uniqlos UT shirts that says it all."></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-1242966936621999752012-02-07T20:02:00.008+08:002012-02-09T10:38:46.437+08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADS!Third year in a row. Present! Liz's birthday will always be an event. In other words, dress code: similarly enforced. Not verbally on the invitation though, but just as a self pressure thing knowing that it will be a fashion fete. Harder still is that it's a Sunday---so it should be party dressing that's not too contrived. Decided to ditch the plunging scarf dress for a more laidback t-shirt and boots combo. More than worked and its so comfortably me.<br /><br />Scene stealers of the night:<br />1. The giant Louboutin cake made by my best friend Epoy! <br />2. The bespoke gold Rajo dress that Liz was wearing, ang payat mo lang girl!!<br />3. Empoy's video dedication to Liz.<br />3. Ely Buendia dancing with Liz.<br />4. Rico Blanco hugging Liz. <br /><br />Konti nalang pwede na mag concert dahil kay Liz.<br /><br />Again mads, it was ultrafun! Labyu!! Alam mo yun!<br /><br />OUTFIT CHECK ON ACDC.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218065/" title="P1040654 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6835218065_a7db6427bc_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040654"></a><br />THE VENUE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835232507/" title="DSC_0875 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6835232507_03f35c2879.jpg" width="500" height="377" alt="DSC_0875"></a><br />LOUNGE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219999/" title="P1040713 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6835219999_e1f0610990.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040713"></a><br />CAKE EFFORT!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218233/" title="P1040671 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6835218233_036df4b0b2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040671"></a><br />BEA. GEORGE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218417/" title="P1040687 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6835218417_d7b5efe3f7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040687"></a><br />MIKE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218597/" title="P1040689 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6835218597_f319c5d23b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040689"></a><br />B.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218745/" title="P1040692 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6835218745_ca742099cb_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040692"></a><br />LOVI.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219247/" title="P1040697 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6835219247_ceb0b48030_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040697"></a><br />MARK. VICKY.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219853/" title="P1040706 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6835219853_6c0ef3bc2c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040706"></a><br />TIM. NIX. RAJO.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835218913/" title="P1040695 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6835218913_35eecbed47.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040695"></a><br />OUCH.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219075/" title="P1040696 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6835219075_9e8eeb5f0c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040696"></a><br />EPOY.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219411/" title="P1040699 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6835219411_fd533c4b62.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040699"></a><br />CAMILLE. REESE. CATHLEEN (thanks guys). FRANCIS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219553/" title="P1040702 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6835219553_004fc6fcc7.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040702"></a><br />BECKY NIGHTS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835219725/" title="P1040703 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6835219725_969c1cd75f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040703"></a><br />NINO. ARCHIE. VINCE. EUGENE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835419385/" title="P1040718copy by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6835419385_117c42159d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040718copy"></a><br />MADS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835220293/" title="P1040721 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6835220293_04412c1ce4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040721"></a><br />CLEAR SKIES.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835220431/" title="P1040723 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6835220431_43c8732b20.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040723"></a><br />Anna. Cindy. Lyca.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835220537/" title="P1040726 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6835220537_6f9a6823ee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040726"></a><br />GO TEAM!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835220679/" title="P1040731 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6835220679_756907ec2c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040731"></a><br />MADE YOU LAUGH.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835220809/" title="P1040748 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6835220809_5aa3b6f390.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040748"></a><br />BIG THREE ZERO!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835227935/" title="P1040764 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6835227935_fdfae0c919.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040764"></a><br />Bianca.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835228059/" title="P1040781 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6835228059_1275fcd6d8_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040781"></a><br />KATY PERRY MOMENT.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835228215/" title="P1040787 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6835228215_b912aaa98a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040787"></a><br />AC x VICE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835228549/" title="P1040806 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6835228549_b6a55eccc4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040806"></a><br />RAFFY <3 PAULINE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835228907/" title="P1040829 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6835228907_fc7c31ed70.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040829"></a><br />JEROME. LOURD.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229049/" title="P1040830 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6835229049_4c0d30731e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040830"></a><br />MARK. PAM.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229873/" title="P1040854 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6835229873_ebf2f885d5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040854"></a><br />MARTIN. RAYMOND. VICKY. ROBBIE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229979/" title="P1040856 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6835229979_15d1b364c4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040856"></a><br />VICE. MOND. ANNE. ERWAN.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835230105/" title="P1040857 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6835230105_3c1909859d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040857"></a><br />ONE DIRECTION LOOK.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229229/" title="P1040833 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6835229229_29b07f154e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040833"></a><br />GROUPSHOT.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229577/" title="P1040837 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6835229577_fdf5864feb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040837"></a><br />JM.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835230229/" title="P1040880 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6835230229_5be6ca5258.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040880"></a><br />SPARKLE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835230393/" title="P1040882 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6835230393_3e682e161d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040882"></a><br />FOOTWEAR MOOT.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835230909/" title="DSC_0647 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6835230909_45fa240c08.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0647"></a><br />YIIIII.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835231225/" title="DSC_0716 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6835231225_e03ccb9c5e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC_0716"></a><br />THIGH ZONE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835231513/" title="DSC_0821 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6835231513_a996ea1443.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="DSC_0821"></a><br />3AM.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835231957/" title="DSC_0856 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6835231957_3aeb197e68.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0856"></a><br />FlAWLESS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835229399/" title="P1040834 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6835229399_41eb2da86d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040834"></a><br />DAVID. ANNA. (ROWR)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835232667/" title="DSC_0888 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6835232667_21f2bdb939_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="DSC_0888"></a><br />FROM FOUR.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835233839/" title="DSC_0894 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6835233839_e55d205991.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0894"></a><br />TO FIVE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835234131/" title="DSC_0895 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6835234131_c355de0bdb.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0895"></a><br />TO NINE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835235761/" title="DSC_0896 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6835235761_4297a5d5bc.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0896"></a><br />PLUS THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835237061/" title="DSC_0898 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6835237061_ca44542f91.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="DSC_0898"></a><br />SOME UY LOVE.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835237211/" title="DSC_0913 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6835237211_4aa85049ca_z.jpg" width="485" height="640" alt="DSC_0913"></a><br />ELEVATOR DOWN.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6835237561/" title="DSC_0916 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6835237561_fd1a3f3f53.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="DSC_0916"></a><br /><br />THE END.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-44498795082847420602012-02-07T00:12:00.003+08:002012-02-07T00:20:55.857+08:00NEW ASSISTANT NEEDEDAgain, I'm looking for a full time assistant. The requirements:<br /><br />1. Must be done with school already.<br />2. Must have a true love for fashion and styling.<br />3. Is flexible with work hours. Meaning, curfews are a no-no.<br /><br />Please send CV's with attached photo, along with a cover letter to stylesamurai.stylesamurai@gmail.com.<br /><br />Now na.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-2675738499759741712012-01-30T23:59:00.002+08:002012-01-31T00:10:34.767+08:00I'M ON INSTAGRAMBut before anything else, can I just say that going to bed by 12 is so hard? I've shuffled priorities this year and health has won the top spot. Along with that is a new conviction to be in bed by midnight. But I get home at 1030 every night and that only leaves an hour and a half to unwind. There's still so many blogs to check, sites to lurk in, games to play!! But I'm putting my foot down and turning all my electronic babies off, laptop, iPad and iPhone. Oh but before complete blackout, I'm on instagram! @darylchang. I'm only two days old hence the 4 photos. But I promise you, it's going to be a visual ride baby! Goodnight!!<br /><br />With Aussie Senior MAC makeup artist Nicole. Hair clash!! Blonde versus bubble gum pink! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6782168487/" title="With Aussie Senior MAC makeup artist Nicole. Hair clash!! Blonde versus bubble gum pink! by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6782168487_b3cfb6d3fe_z.jpg" width="612" height="612" alt="With Aussie Senior MAC makeup artist Nicole. Hair clash!! Blonde versus bubble gum pink!"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-18062218561973207052012-01-27T18:57:00.005+08:002012-01-27T23:41:35.868+08:00MAD HATTERS BALLAC and I love dressing up. That much is obvious. More so when the party is themed! So many possibilities!! And because it was Tim throwing the party, the ordinary becomes extraordinary!<br /><br />A mad hatters ball!<br /> <br />Tim and his many hats. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770161155/" title="P1040615 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6770161155_aa67f1321a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040615"></a><br />How creative is this hat!! Double specs on Dong.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154273/" title="P1040543 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6770154273_fbac27cd2a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040543"></a><br />Birthday kase ni George. And Nix looking extra cute with his boater and round frames.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154389/" title="P1040549 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6770154389_6348b2a7fa_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040549"></a><br />Elvis has not left the building.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154503/" title="P1040551 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6770154503_9247c3bbe3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040551"></a><br />B is for Bianca.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154605/" title="P1040552 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6770154605_80d175f9ed_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040552"></a><br />Francis.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154711/" title="P1040555 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6770154711_1a07ce6d93_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040555"></a><br />Karen, Toph, Raymond.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154827/" title="P1040558 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6770154827_c6d3323908.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040558"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770154983/" title="P1040565 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6770154983_1dcfedc098.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040565"></a><br />Tina.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155119/" title="P1040567 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6770155119_fa3203fee5_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040567"></a><br />Pauline wearing Enrico Carado.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155247/" title="P1040570 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6770155247_fb0d5b2e43_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040570"></a><br />Anna.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155365/" title="P1040573 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6770155365_8f5a3acfc7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040573"></a><br />Mich in my favorite hat of the night.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155513/" title="P1040577 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6770155513_197d64305f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040577"></a><br />Frencheska.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155655/" title="P1040580 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6770155655_b605827c4f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040580"></a><br />Sidney.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155791/" title="P1040586 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6770155791_e627b4409b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040586"></a><br />Liz.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770155965/" title="P1040587 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6770155965_d586920b42_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040587"></a><br />Belle wearing her mums Miss Universe crown with Adrian.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770156107/" title="P1040593 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6770156107_2e40b7253c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040593"></a><br />I'm seeing double!! It's Cloie Concepcion (KC's half-sister) and KC.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770156211/" title="P1040596 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6770156211_72245f9352_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040596"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770156367/" title="P1040598 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6770156367_12c6c91408.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040598"></a><br />Daryl Maat.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770156475/" title="P1040599 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6770156475_8dc8e50846_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040599"></a><br />Mark.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770160787/" title="P1040603 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6770160787_81ddddc1dc_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040603"></a><br />Tessa.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770160931/" title="P1040605 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6770160931_3999b48b23_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040605"></a><br />Victor and Divine.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770161267/" title="P1040617 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6770161267_e0fa6fed30_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040617"></a><br />Lovi.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770161387/" title="P1040618 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6770161387_65365118e0_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040618"></a><br />DCAC.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770161575/" title="P1040625 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6770161575_ca6d97d0a1_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040625"></a><br />DC:<br />Rose and thorns headpiece: Ken Samudio<br />Suit: Julius Tarog<br />Lace dress: Supre<br />Skirt: Julius Tarog<br />AC:<br />Police Hat: Ken Samudio<br />Plane head ornament on hat: Herbert Custodio<br />Top: Jan Garcia<br />Pants: Protacio<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-30038341945271261892012-01-27T18:56:00.006+08:002012-01-27T23:45:44.391+08:00KITTY PURRY<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146185/" title="P1040477 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6770146185_dd80f6b157.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="P1040477"></a><br />This was how I spent Chinese New Year's Eve... In a Katy Perry concert. But that's not the start of the story, I'm getting way ahead. I had work that day (Sunday) with a call time of 5am in Binondo. CHINATOWN. Where the New Year revelry will be at it's peak. Good thing that my shoot was just near Jones bridge and not right smack in the middle of the festivities. But still, inner city, and a 5am call time. Ngur. And to top it all off, my tummy was all in a rumble. I was feeling sick and dehydrated. But in styling work as every stylist knows, there are no absent days. The show must go on.<br /><br />So I went out still dark, (there wasn't any sun yet) with just medicine as my only hope and savior, only to find that the location had no decent toilet. KMN. I had to suck it in and not think of the nagging wiggles in the stomach. I must have popped 4 imodiums that day. TMI. But then I was that scared to go to the loo. I was drinking sips out of my water bottle and not super chugs like my usual 2000mls a day. And my only meal was a pair of forlorn pandesals. I felt really thin though. <br /><br />But the location was amazing. It was an old rundown building that had a super high ceiling. Having that vast height allows more light in giving spectacular photos. <br /><br />Footwear dream. YSL's, Louboutins, McQueens, Charlotte Olympia's...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770942763/" title="IMG_6497 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6770942763_ec21e82a2d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_6497"></a><br />The space felt like a New York atelier.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770943027/" title="IMG_6498 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6770943027_033f354d9a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_6498"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770957869/" title="IMG_6495 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6770957869_67560aa00c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_6495"></a><br />Rundown buildings always have the best texture. This corner can already work as a lookbook backdrop. I had to try. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770943225/" title="IMG_6516 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6770943225_7a07dcd8d3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_6516"></a><br />Achieved! So yes, my shoot ended at 7pm. The concert was "suppose" to start at 8. Photo finish because we wrapped at 730. By this time I literally had the shakes from exhaustion. And I had to drive all the way to MOA. I really, seriously need a driver. I wanted nothing more than collapsing in my bed, but sayang ang tickets!! and not after buying it at the very last minute when the tickets were supposedly all sold out.<br /><br />Got there without any incident but the mall traffic and parking was excruciating. Luckily we found a spot at the far end, around the SMX area. Di na choosy!! we just walked to the concert grounds. In hindsight, it was better that we parked all the way there, we escaped the post gridlock after the show. <br /><br />It was a fun actually, found Katy to be very perky, bubbly and naughty. Hello, kisses on stage with that young actor? Aaaah, to be a popstar. I wasn't too sure about her wardrobe though. Eek. Anyhoo, we had a good vantage, Row V, which is 22th from the stage. I couldn't unscrew my lens to change to zoom (much to my dismay), hence the quality of the photos. But, I survived that day. With California Girls as LSS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146359/" title="P1040505 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6770146359_a1a02d7081.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040505"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146463/" title="P1040511 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6770146463_2d91d62cf5.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="P1040511"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146593/" title="P1040528 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6770146593_7f93d63e04.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="P1040528"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146743/" title="P1040533 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6770146743_e81223132a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040533"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-87425967848888719062012-01-27T18:53:00.004+08:002012-01-27T23:41:35.878+08:00THE RESISTANCEI've been waiting for the events to kick off the year but there's been a lull. But it's been trickling, as you can see in my posts. I want more though! Liz's birthday party is set on the 5th of February, so that should be something to look forward to... expect more and merrier photos.<br /><br />Last week I went to the press event of the new Globe Tattoo (promising a faster and more powerful internet connectivity), coining the new movement as the "resistance" against the usual pre-conceived notions of what a broadband should be. Of course new endorser Georgina was there leading the style army with her military inspired mini waistcoat. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770146049/" title="P1040462 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6770146049_bc30228f36_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040462"></a><br />Support! Dong, Borgy and Georgina's cousin.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770145543/" title="P1040453 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6770145543_ab39988485.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040453"></a><br />Mich is in town!! And so much skinnier!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770145667/" title="P1040456 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6770145667_2fc70b9e12_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040456"></a><br />I love this spring trend!! Scarf prints! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770145813/" title="P1040457 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6770145813_e584a0858e_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040457"></a><br />And Divine channeling some girly glamour.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6770145931/" title="P1040460 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6770145931_15d0bce8a2_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1040460"></a><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-47457340645932738202012-01-19T00:19:00.004+08:002012-01-19T00:32:40.685+08:00GOOD MORNING!What happens when you mix Bikini-bottom's hottest star with one of the geniuses of Fashion? Sponge Bob Karl!! Hehe. Too cute. Illustration by Dutch artist Mike Frederiqo at <a href="http://mikefrederiqo.com/">mikefrederiqo.com.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6720729993/" title="Mike Frederiqo, sponge-bob-fashion-series-4-538x540 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6720729993_fd232e1922_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Mike Frederiqo, sponge-bob-fashion-series-4-538x540"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-56302887322028499872012-01-18T23:28:00.003+08:002012-01-19T00:32:40.694+08:00PILIPINO ACCENT TUTORIALPoto-op with Mikey Bustos. To speaking using F's and not Ps. And B's instead of V's. He is hilarious. <br /><br />If you havent seen his video, its a must see! watch it <a href="http://youtu.be/3BBtS1ir4tA">HERE.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6720602623/" title="photo by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6720602623_e158fa135c_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo"></a><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-19551683757511004262012-01-18T22:56:00.002+08:002012-01-19T00:32:40.697+08:00THE DOC IS IN.Yup, they're back. In the country I mean. (The brand never really lost its cool factor tbh) The go-to footwear of three musical decades: punk, grunge, and the itunes generation toes into town with their iconic air-cushioned soles--reinvented into the newest must have Brit styles. <br /><br />Tasseled loafers.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880247/" title="P1040219 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6646880247_fdd79cf26e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040219"></a><br />Checker-board derby's.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880409/" title="P1040220 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6646880409_5741b25788.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040220"></a><br />Welcome back!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880591/" title="P1040221 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6646880591_e8f490324d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040221"></a><br />With a pop-up store located at The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880733/" title="P1040222 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6646880733_a53db2fdd8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040222"></a><br />Brogues/Oxfords.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880839/" title="P1040224 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6646880839_7e866ae23c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040224"></a><br />And a weaved creeper that's of course reserved for store owner Borgy. Ah, the perks of owning a shoe store.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646881009/" title="P1040228 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6646881009_d843633cba.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040228"></a><br />Bumped into friends, Mela and Mich! Congratulations B!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646881159/" title="P1040230 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6646881159_e5a21ce74f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1040230"></a><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-9353745246232146492012-01-16T01:02:00.003+08:002012-01-16T01:54:35.225+08:00SUNDAYI had work today. But having friends at the end of the day over good food makes it all worth it. We tried Romulo's Cafe in Jupiter. Ultra comfort food in a relaxed setting. And, I forgot to take photos. I haven't blogged in so long that I've forgotten to catalog my life. Now I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing. But mistake noted. Now my camera won't leave my bag again. Anyway, beside that point, interjected in between the menu was a brief history of Carlos P. Romulo's life. And at the end was a list of his achievements. It ran pretty long, journalist, author, diplomat, Pulitzer prize winner, National Artist in Literature, co-founder of the Philippine Boy Scouts, dubbed as Mr. United Nations and more. I was pretty awed and inspired. Even googled him in Wikipedia. I'm not even going to pretend that I knew about him till I sat down to eat some sinigang liempo, but am I wrong to think that there is not one poiltician now that has his heart in it for the country? And I get home and watch "impeachment" by Che Che Lazaro. And it's just so depressing. Is there still someone who runs for office for the pure purpose of wanting to make a difference? Or am I being naive? Who will save us? <br /><br />Till i research more on this, I'm going back to safer ground, switching back to fashion now.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-13045238141777036952012-01-16T00:23:00.003+08:002012-01-16T01:23:41.637+08:00TOUCH THE SKYE.I'm never out. My free time is spent on dinner with friends and movies. Ang tanda ko lang ba? okay, don't answer that. But once in a while i do get the itch to dance. And drink. But most clubs are too crowded for me to enjoy so I gravitate towards more quiet places to get my alchohol fix. Pauline invited me to Skye last year on her wedding anniversary and I fell in love with the place. As the name suggests, it's a rooftop bar. Huge too, at the top floor at W at The Fort, its a good alternative to the usual smoky, raucous crowd. Plus it has this astroturf frame that goes around the place, giving it a lawn + country club + rooftop feel. haylaveet.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646879885/" title="P1030747 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6646879885_84fffc0b26.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1030747"></a><br />Ginormous fan. They say that the word Ginourmous needs to be rested. But what to replace it with? Dinosauric? Megalithic? Those sound too off. Well, i could just say that this ceiling fan was really, really big.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646879479/" title="P1030673 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6646879479_ed0164e2ee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1030673"></a><br />And then from no bars to being at Skye successively. That is, when there's a table to spare. I heard weekends are crazily packed! I've only been on week days. <br />Happy Anniversary mother!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646879609/" title="P1030675 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6646879609_5cebfd83de.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1030675"></a><br />We celebrated Epoy's birthday here also with the O Gang! Next big one will be LIz's Birthday party. Can't wait!!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646880127/" title="P1030756 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6646880127_744193748c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1030756"></a><br /><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-43088121579998473512012-01-09T21:16:00.009+08:002012-01-16T01:29:16.709+08:00SARTORIAL SEVENI wish i could remember to take self-portraits during Fashion Week. AC always reminds me to but when he's not there, the need just quietly goes away. It's not really a priority, TBH, I'd rather take photos of other people but then how can I share the talent of local designers to the world? (world talaga?!) So if this post comes with interspersed photos from stylebible.ph, alam mo na yown---my twin, not present.<br /><br />Oh, and I'd like to debunk another fashion fallacy. During Fashion Week, picking the look to go with the day's show is not as effortless as it seems. We don't just wear the first stylish outfit we see in our closet. Planning and preparation goes into each one, going as far as buying pieces months in advance. So if somebody in fashion says, "oh this? It's just something I threw on." He/She's a big fat liar. <br /><br />Day 2. Is it me or do I seriously need some makeup here? Easing into my first day, technically. Missed the Sunday opener because I just arrived from a week long vacation.<br />Suit: ZARA. Button-down: BANGKOK FLEA MARKET. Lace maxi: ARNOLD GALANG. Bag: LANVIN.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6685404625/" title="Day 2 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6685404625_48a2200f3f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Day 2"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 3. Channeling a pre-war forties silhouette complete with wide brims and stacked mary janes. I might have been inspired by Evan Rachel Wood with her maroon leather trench by Gucci. I opted for a monochromatic purple instead. I love these tights, they're actually not so obvious in this picture but they're two toned Tabio's from Japan. Colored in front but black at the back. The Mary Janes are from H&M's new Conscious Collection, a range of sustainable and environmentally friendly pieces. <br />Dress: RONALDO ARNALDO. Hat: ZARA. Tights: TABIO. Mary Janes: H&M. Bag: Lanvin.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646878817/" title="P1030582 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6646878817_a3b1d856a6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1030582"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 4. Nothing speaks editrix more than a finely tailored piece. Plus this one comes with linear windows cut out of it. I remember my heart skipping a beat when it came down the runway. I wanted it so bad that I bought it immediately after the show. Heeh.<br />Dress and suit: VEEJAY FLORESCA. Clutch: GIVENCHY. Booties: TOPSHOP.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646878973/" title="P1030616 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6646878973_e190b22e1e_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1030616"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 5. An all-black ensemble will always be my most comfortable uniform. I just vary it with shapes, textures and contrasting finishes. Obviously, I'm a big fan of legwear, this one was another treasure bought in Japan. Its rare that I find a piece that comes with a pattern this intricate. It might be from a high street brand, but it's made in Italy---so even if we do have the brand here, I bought it anyway. Paired it with this a cape and a mullet dress. Oh, and those sunnies, they're my ultra favorite. But it finally retired last year when the frame cracked and the lens popped out. Aaaw. It did serve me well.<br />Mullet dress: BANGKOK FLEA MARKET. Cape: THE RAMP, CROSSINGS. Leggings: TOPSHOP. Booties: TOPSHOP. Bag: CELINE. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646879149/" title="P1030622 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6646879149_13167cd7f5_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1030622"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 6<br />Another monochromatic day, this time with caramel contrasted with metallic hues. One-alls are so comfortable to wear but such a bitch when the toilet calls. Obviously, I suffer for fashion. <br />Jumpsuit: 388. Cropped jacket: PROTACIO. Silver booties: UNIQUE. Bag: LANVIN<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6685406743/" title="Day 6 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6685406743_62c35c885f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Day 6"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 7<br />The boofy was kind enough to attend all the weekend shows with me. Black and white for the win. This outfit is one of my favorites. Love the sheer skirt with the pailleted wing design by designer Xernan Orticio. And the kimono top can work on its own as a short dress.<br />Kimono top: ARNOLD GALANG. Skirt: XERNAN ORTICIO. Booties: LIMI FEU. Bag: LANVIN. Sunnies: PRADA<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6646879323/" title="P1030631 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6646879323_1d32b16d53_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1030631"></a><br /><br /><br />Day 8<br />Sunday is an excuse to go a bit casual and easy so I went in a slitted pencil skirt, tank and cardi, albeit the said cardi comes fully done with gradiated paillettes. It's outerwear thats armor at the same time. <br />Tank: ZARA. Skirt: ZARA. Cardi: ARNOLD GALANG. Booties: UNIQUE. Bag: LANVIN.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6685408669/" title="Day 8 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6685408669_127f6d6d40_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Day 8"></a><br /><br />The End.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-69244526613590562942012-01-06T21:44:00.008+08:002012-01-13T03:26:18.526+08:00MACROMODE: MICHAEL CINCOI've always enjoyed going backstage. I experience the clothes on a more personal level. I can run my hands through textures and feel how it goes against skin. I can flip over hems and peer into inner constructions. It's like meeting a new and yet old friend. It's an emotion that's totally different from watching it glide down the runway, although both hold almost the same fascination for me. I'd like to say that I want to do that to all the designers that I review, but again, I'm always against time. So whatever chance that's given to me, I pack camera, hit fittings and just ogle, touch, take notes and be amazed. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344167981/" title="P1020297 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6119/6344167981_18392d2b2a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020297"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344920400/" title="P1020299 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/6344920400_e3d07a8d51.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020299"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6685272167/" title="P1020298 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6685272167_8f4cb64e3b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020298"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344173735/" title="P1020303 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6344173735_63613df47c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020303"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344176389/" title="P1020305 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6106/6344176389_720864cda6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020305"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344178033/" title="P1020306 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6344178033_93b906e428.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020306"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344928192/" title="P1020307 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6226/6344928192_bc5f6ddb11.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020307"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344180313/" title="P1020308 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6107/6344180313_629c57e45f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020308"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344931612/" title="P1020309 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6034/6344931612_c86a39f184_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020309"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344185157/" title="P1020310 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6037/6344185157_2c7bbeecab_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020310"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6685292987/" title="P1020322 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6685292987_c1e931f4a7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020322"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344189635/" title="P1020324 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/6344189635_6e678ecfe2_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020324"></a><br /><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-64440522466480071112012-01-06T20:45:00.008+08:002012-01-13T03:27:35.873+08:00LOUIS VUITTON PARTYMy resolution, as witnessed by my column last saturday, went along the lines of me putting in more effort to re-animating my sleeping blog. I really do say that every start of the year but I gradually lose steam around September. Heeh. Sorry naman. I'm not going to go down the justifying path and explain myself with excuses. Keeping a site really requires extra effort but there are times when I really can't update---so there goes a month of stylesamurai limbo. But the good news is, here I am! Let's move on. <br /><br />Or back. If my pictures reflect the times. This was last years Louis Vuitton party. A celebration of the newer and bigger store, now re-established in it's original Greenbelt 4 area. <br />Took the opportunity to snap Laureen.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344974538/" title="P1020347 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/6344974538_6ae0e75de4_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020347"></a><br />It was a strictly invitational thing with the brand requiring the presentation of the actual invites before entry. First point was the store of course, we got there late but was in time for the shuttling of the guests to the then undisclosed location. Which turned out to be a transformed whitespace. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344227605/" title="P1020356 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6093/6344227605_3fa7e0f505.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020356"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344241505/" title="P1020364 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6344241505_3e368681ef.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020364"></a><br />The calm before the storm. I wore this beautiful cropped top three-piece suit dress by PEFTA winner Xernan Orticio.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344991890/" title="P1020365 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6231/6344991890_dc5746945f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020365"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344244315/" title="P1020368 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6344244315_ba69e28b3e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020368"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344994326/" title="P1020373 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6344994326_ae156dcb3c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020373"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344997376/" title="P1020377 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6344997376_b26a3b834b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020377"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344250389/" title="P1020379 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6344250389_3f1247529d_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020379"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345000346/" title="P1020382 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6240/6345000346_aa3e8c8eda_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020382"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345001474/" title="P1020386 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6111/6345001474_570171b547.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020386"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344256777/" title="P1020392 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6119/6344256777_8ac94ece28.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020392"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345006492/" title="P1020393 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6118/6345006492_e309555e5c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020393"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344260921/" title="P1020398 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6037/6344260921_679bf36262_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020398"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344262121/" title="P1020402 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6223/6344262121_8500dc4525.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020402"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344259265/" title="P1020395 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6344259265_3fcd35902b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020395"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345010798/" title="P1020405 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6345010798_4841b5fc4b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020405"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345011660/" title="P1020411 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/6345011660_ba9df50639.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020411"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344269041/" title="P1020428 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6344269041_24386e8e64_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020428"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345012560/" title="P1020416 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6345012560_2e60a0dbc1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020416"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344278531/" title="P1020450 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6237/6344278531_4b44fcef03.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020450"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344267315/" title="P1020423 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6344267315_8de9a99d49.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020423"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344280439/" title="P1020451 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6344280439_2c140f3529_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020451"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344270581/" title="P1020432 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6095/6344270581_23542fd64a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020432"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344273735/" title="P1020445 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6344273735_e93a217f49_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020445"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345030180/" title="P1020452 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6240/6345030180_e55c5c10db_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020452"></a><br />Louis Vuitton's Asia Pacific vice-president of communication Dinesh Kandiah.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6345023976/" title="P1020447 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6345023976_5f29f83aae_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020447"></a><br />The End.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6344271743/" title="P1020441 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6105/6344271743_6f01dd607e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020441"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-46492892992754211452011-12-01T15:19:00.002+08:002011-12-01T15:27:09.333+08:00BLOGGERS UNITEDHow about that? End of the year closing in on us already? I haven't even started on the gift buying. Zoiks. I'm not sure if December means more money (what with 13th month pays and bonuses) or less money since I'll be spending it all on pressies for family, friends, boofie and myself. Heeh. Huwag naman tayo magpanggap diba? Aren't we all treating ourselves to something nice this December? Ayon pa kay Alvin of L'0real: because you're worth it. Haha.<br /><br />Anyhoo, if you still have some money left over (or unspent), I've joined the Bloggers United bazaar this Dec. 3. Ngayong Saturday na yun ha. It's Andre and I, and a heap of other bloggers selling our pre-owned stuff at dirt cheap prices. Everything starts at P100. Location is at Treston International College, Taguig. And if ever there is such a thing as guilt free shopping, recycling clothes lessens carbon footprint and part of the proceeds from this event will go to the GMA Kapuso for its school building project-- getting new (technically) clothes and helping the Filipino youth’s education--two in one, yea! So head on over if you can, I'm sure the vibe will be fantastic! See you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6435130065/" title="Poster 11-19 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6435130065_5ef27beb88_z.jpg" width="476" height="640" alt="Poster 11-19"></a><br />s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-37651809613415936032011-12-01T15:11:00.003+08:002011-12-01T15:27:55.433+08:00HELLO FROM VACATION LANDTook time out this week to go to the beach.I wish I could just leave everything behind and unplug, but noooo. Work calls even from the sandy shores of Boracay. But still, I'm on the internet researching but I have this view outside my room, aircon on but with the salty breeze and waves crashing. Sweet! Best of both worlds really. Ill be back on Sunday but wish you were here!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6435131991/" title="photo(2) by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6435131991_ae1d8a2f13_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo(2)"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-84996266362360844792011-11-05T01:12:00.003+08:002011-11-05T02:25:39.118+08:00ESQUIRE LAUNCHTold you I was catching up on events. Backtracking, I remember I scheduled a shoot on the same day. It was a fashion story with a portrait of an editor anchoring the page. In other words, it was our portrait shoot, replete with hair and makeup. Convenient as I thought that I could just transition the look from shoot to event. Thing is, I only brought one dress. So it was a self challenge on how to transform the piece from one to the other without making it look like I repeated. Well, you can tell me kung achieve, the fashion story comes out on December, compare it to how I wore it that night:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312100949/" title="P1020250 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6312100949_a314f41cc6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020250"></a><br />Side mullet dress by Norman Noriega paired with a button-down shirt and a bow-tie. Twin tower hair with AC. =)<br /><br />Other than my androgynous take on a gathering that celebrates mens style, the night was also a celebration of hot, HOT women. A lot of cleavage sightings on deep-front dresses.<br />Ces of Esquire.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312071699/" title="P1020199 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6312071699_c9570961d3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020199"></a><br />Phoem.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312592760/" title="P1020201 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6312592760_87174423e8_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020201"></a><br />Liz.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312074783/" title="P1020205 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6312074783_0cf495de11_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020205"></a><br />Bea<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312624044/" title="P1020254 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6312624044_3d6d25b07c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020254"></a><br />And a lot of peek-a-boos with sheer numbers.<br />Maxene<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312078973/" title="P1020209 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6312078973_0812b17dcf_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020209"></a><br />Charina and Divine.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312603148/" title="P1020219 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6312603148_5278a57dc3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020219"></a><br />Georgina.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312605920/" title="P1020222 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6312605920_2f9711708d_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020222"></a><br />Anne with Erwan.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312607548/" title="P1020225 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6312607548_3316b6a642_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020225"></a><br />Angel and Phil<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312095237/" title="P1020240 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6312095237_dd947c5d26_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020240"></a><br />Ornussa and Sanya<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312102963/" title="P1020252 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6312102963_4761389372_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020252"></a><br /><br />Of course the bagets got it right with a combo of form-fitting without revealing too much. Incidentally, both also are on the cover of Preview October wearing Louis Vuitton.<br />Jasmine Curtis<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312596104/" title="P1020207 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6312596104_1b8ca8f5c6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020207"></a><br />Lauren Young<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312097013/" title="P1020242 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6312097013_da1532b757_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020242"></a><br /><br />It wouldn't be an Esquire party without the men.<br />Designer duo Joey and Ivar.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312599772/" title="P1020212 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6312599772_8b8012fb2b_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020212"></a><br />Nix.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312601506/" title="P1020216 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6312601506_a5880627d1_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020216"></a><br />David of Supreme, Raymond G. of Esquire, Raymond A. of Young Star.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312611294/" title="P1020237 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6312611294_ce76136bf3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020237"></a><br />Alvin and AC.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312613372/" title="P1020239 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6312613372_c86a26d87e_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020239"></a><br />Malaya and Borgy.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312098885/" title="P1020243 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6312098885_28027c667c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020243"></a><br />Vice and John.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312106247/" title="P1020257 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6312106247_d03893c9d7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020257"></a><br />The End.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-66389622335974640162011-11-05T00:07:00.002+08:002011-11-05T02:22:03.517+08:00PEFTAI guess its better late than never. That night saw me hosting the party along with the rest of the Preview girls. And when i say host, as in, front and center with a mike. Quite an experience but I'm really not scared of public speaking, I'm more scared of going on long flights,swimming in the ocean and girls who are craftily devious. <br /><br />Anyhoo, would you believe that tonight is my only free night in a month? It was closing, then went on a one week vacation, and then when i came back it was Fashion Week. No time to breathe really, so now its uploading archived photos. Im thinking even though I'm weeks delayed with the event, the outfits still speaks fashion. <br /><br />Let me start with mine.<br />Ang girl ko lang dito diba? May sheer eklat pang nalalaman. But I super loved this dress from Joel Escober's SS12 collection. Its done with point d'esprit, covered in the front by this scrunched up heart pattern. Sweet lang ang drama. Pati pose! haha.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312055663/" title="P1020145 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6312055663_aaef41bbe1_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020145"></a><br />Okay, Rockwell Land's Malou Pineda always comes off as the epitome of class. I always like what she's wearing. This detailing on the hip reminds me of Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2011.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312057521/" title="P1020147 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6312057521_456aff92f3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020147"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312579062/" title="P1020148 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6312579062_a01d5ff8bc_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020148"></a><br />Penny Ngu of Apple & Eve, effortlessly pretty and whose style i can closely relate to. heeh. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312580988/" title="P1020152 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6312580988_ab27813ffb_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020152"></a><br />Maximalist Laureen in surprising minimal.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312062687/" title="P1020164 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6312062687_5868e364b3_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020164"></a><br />That night also saw a trending of one particular color. And its not black.<br />Rust and orange hues brought warm autumn colors on pretty event dresses.<br />Camille. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312583506/" title="P1020165 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6312583506_0e20d1b197_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020165"></a><br />Vicky.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312585440/" title="P1020168 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6312585440_d893532dd8_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020168"></a><br />Nikki.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312587186/" title="P1020169 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6312587186_4b6a707904_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020169"></a><br />And Pauline.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6312588778/" title="P1020172 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6312588778_6aa2698747_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1020172"></a>s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522478486768906721.post-23895587400833813432011-09-10T02:29:00.009+08:002011-09-16T01:02:58.402+08:00MANGO FALL/WINTER 2011Luxe grunge was the theme. Of course I had to go because my anak Anna Canlas was one of the 5 stylists doing the show. Support! Prepped my cam too because I know I'd be taking heaps of photos. Weirdly enough, not a lot of people came in plaid (the go-to signature of Grunge) as well as denim--ripped or otherwise. There were a lot of fur though, crafts (crocheted delicates) and a deluge of hats. Still, it was good fun coz technically I ended up going to three events. 1. The fashion show at the square then 2. Republiq and finally 3. Opus. <br /><br />So first, style spotting at the Republiq square. <br />Fur Gilet + bohemian accents = heart<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130285121/" title="P1010878 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6130285121_a2e6e4f501.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010878"></a><br />Spotted this too cute Eiffel tower bag that reminded me of SJPs arm candy in SATC.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130284813/" title="P1010869 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6130284813_bbd34d631f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010869"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130833732/" title="P1010841 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6130833732_1b3c152e04.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010841"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130834966/" title="P1010885 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6130834966_188d4a1f75.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010885"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130835062/" title="P1010887 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6130835062_70eca890b8_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010887"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130834304/" title="P1010867 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6130834304_551dcafcef_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010867"></a><br />Paul of OS.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130834198/" title="P1010862 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6130834198_bcdfc8b9b4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010862"></a><br />Ces.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130833634/" title="P1010838 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6130833634_0fccec27e6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010838"></a><br />Sanya.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130833850/" title="P1010848 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6130833850_abe4736606_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010848"></a><br />Thysz and JP Singson.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130284471/" title="P1010855 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6130284471_31b0cca380_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010855"></a><br />How cool is JP's mom? Didn't see her at the actual event but did in stylebible.ph. Ombré shift dress plus booties plus Celine luggage on Tessie Singson.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6139767781/" title="14_1315797879091211 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6139767781_8d1ca5cdee_z.jpg" width="451" height="640" alt="14_1315797879091211"></a><br />Sam.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130284995/" title="P1010870 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6130284995_94419c9c0e_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010870"></a><br />Marita.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130285639/" title="P1010895 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6130285639_0d33cafb6c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010895"></a><br />Ornussa.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130835300/" title="P1010897 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6130835300_863b8b3902_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010897"></a><br />Rosanna.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130835422/" title="P1010902 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6130835422_9571c5e3a4_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010902"></a><br />Camille.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130286013/" title="P1010904 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6130286013_2d698001df_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010904"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130286113/" title="P1010906 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6130286113_3048e5e948.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010906"></a><br /><br />And then to Republiq!!<br />Thanks Adrianne C! You rock! =)<br /><br />Dong in his Givenchy kilt. There was a story about that notorious kilt that night but I'd rather not tell. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130835716/" title="P1010910 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6130835716_913300a15f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010910"></a><br />My anak, Preview's Fashion Assistant and couture sight to hold: Anna Canlas.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130286301/" title="P1010913 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6130286301_63873053a5_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010913"></a><br />Mich and Patrick. As usual, I didn't take a photograph of myself, hence the blurry version of my outfit. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130835946/" title="P1010919 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6130835946_2efdb7a4a2_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010919"></a><br />So I grabbed one from stylebible.ph. Alam mo na yown.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6139767687/" title="8_1315797879091211 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6139767687_1e816c9318_z.jpg" width="451" height="640" alt="8_1315797879091211"></a><br /><br />And off to Opus!<br />For an Editor's night out!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840338/" title="P1010936 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6130840338_295cfd072c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010936"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840438/" title="P1010937 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6130840438_d3dcfaf8fb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010937"></a><br />Marts!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840638/" title="P1010954 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6130840638_ac47a64086.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010954"></a><br />Liz. I hate you mads coz you're so hot.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840864/" title="P1010956 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6130840864_b97b9aab49_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010956"></a><br />Rowr.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840762/" title="P1010955 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6130840762_7b94d298be_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010955"></a><br />Mond.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130840974/" title="P1010958 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6130840974_8219ef141c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010958"></a><br />Mike.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130291435/" title="P1010961 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6130291435_3538207999.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010961"></a><br />Vince.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130841416/" title="P1010974 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6130841416_97c0a509f2_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010974"></a><br />Rayms.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130841510/" title="P1010975 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6130841510_7959f5e67b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010975"></a><br />Breathing fire.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130841604/" title="P1010976 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6130841604_8d486da17a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1010976"></a><br />Thanks B. Love this image.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29822361@N07/6130841170/" title="P1010964 by DClektrik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6130841170_5774f53df6_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="P1010964"></a><br />The end.s t y l e s a m u r a ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959254687366567656noreply@blogger.com7