APHRODITE

We were so excited, that AC was there at 4, Vince and I were there at 5 and Epoy was there already in the morning setting up because they were one of the major sponsors. Heeh, What's a concert without all your good friends? And ironically, even though we were such nerds beating the traffic and getting there a good 3 hours before the start, we still missed the opening because we were buying beer. Hahahaha. Hoewellz. Not too much of the first part really, just a few minutes prior to this:

Naked guys swimming in a pool. Obviously, Kylie's a gay icon.

But before anything else, rewind to the pre-concert crowd. We had dinner at Cibo, and then went down to the gate to check if was starting on time. Only to find out that most of the Industry was in Adriatico. Kaya pala ang ingay! All the beckys were there.

P.S. I'm so annoyed at how my photos are so uneven! Sorry about that, the cameras new photo size is not compatible with my blog settings hence the reason its all fluctuating. *Cringe* Will fix in my next.

Stylist Pam Q looking ultra hot in a sheer number.

Makeup artist Lala Flores.

Paolo Castro in the first of many shiny, shimmering, glittering sequined outfits worn by fans.

Jujiin echoing the drape sans the shine.

Jake Galvex in Nix Marquez.

Blade runners on AC. They're real too. Chos.

Disco Ball number 2. Pokwang bringing the light of Galadriel. Heeeh.

Okay, atat lang ako to wear my concert shirt. Baket ba! It goes naman with ze outfit. Porchi bought one too while AC and Bincht bought the book--which was sold out by end of the night.

The boys in my life: Bincht (Vince), Doitch (AC), Porchi (Epoy). I have a way of giving my friends pet names.

Gian and Asela

Laureen and more winking shine on Liz.

Vic and Divine

And we were interviewed for Kylie's APhrodite Tour Video. Woooohoooooo!!!
Watch it here in our: 2 seconds of fame.

Last photos before my camera died. Ano buzz.


The End.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOITCH!

What Andre asked for his birthday was a surprise party. Parang. Who asks that? Haha. Kaya nga surprise diba? Well, so surprise him we all did. We planned it the day after his actual birthday para no expectations na talaga. Porch said that I should definitely push through with the whole preparation (because I was procrastinating) and Vince suggested that I say its a meeting with a potential project (because AC never comes out). In the end, everything came together with all my friends, and his friends helping out. Thanks guys.

The gang:
Jot, Vince, Nino, Anthony, AC, Enrico, Porch, AJ, Eugene.

<3. AC looked like he owned Mangetsu. Ahihihi.

WE GOT THE MEMO

Remember when I said that we were shooting the Reunion special for Star World's Behind The Byline?

Well, on the day of shoot, Vince, Liz and I came waving the Philippine flag! hahaha. Seriously, we didn't discuss our outfit options. We just came in complementing brights. I personally think its quite brilliant. Heeeeeh.

Getting way ahead of myself. Call time was at 9am at Mother P's house for makeup with the fabulous Omar Ermita of Shu Uemura.

His weapons.

Mond was there in his Joey Samson jacket.

Tweed and Alpine spliced. I like.

I also liked Cindy's make-up. A line of bright turquoise in the eyes and orange lips.

At the shoot, this was our view for 7 hours.

My view on the left. Mother and her Celadon nails.

Thats our blocking.

And yes, it was soooper fun.


A lot more revelations in this one-hour episode. i won't do any spoilers but be sure to catch the reunion special of Behind The Bylines only in Star World.

SKELETOR

The team closed May issue today. And usually when its closing, social life grinds to a halt. Although today wasn't bad. We stayed in the office till 1130pm only. Yay! =) Rewind to the start of the day. I parked in the building beside our office and attempted to walk the rocky terrain in heels. Cmon, if international Editors can do it in JakandJil, so can I. Easier said than done, even went as far as getting sammiches and drinks at Starbucks for Mads (Mother P) and Bincht before testing out my new iron will.

Its about a 5 min walk. Not hard yes? But then theres a slope in that time frame that gently descends and ends in this gouged out concrete road thats been weathered by a gazimillion tire tracks carrying heaploads of whatever. So in other words, bako-bako parang crater ng moon. My heels were a decent 4 inches. SO shouldn't be too hard to navigate. But with the tote on one hand and a paper bag on the other, the tightrope had to be crossed in trembling ankles and about-to-get-cramped calves. Or maybe I was just stressing too much, but silently in my head, I was praying, Dear Lord, just get me through this patch without slipping, falling on my ass, and hurting myself. I know karma is digital but please don't punish me just because I thought I was good enough to replace practicality with vanity. But then I made it, (and it was only about 5 seconds), and I was once again back in solid smooth concrete.(Funny how this bargaining strategy also comes up when my plane hits turbulence: Lord please forgive me for all my sins. Ikaw na bahala.)

Maybe I should try it again tomorrow. Wouldn't hurt to have some extreme sports in my life.

So there, didn't go anywhere today. Was just in the office with the team discussing the next issue. Sooper excited about it. Although, it never fails. Pre-production and discussing ideas, trends and how to make Preview consistently dynamic always excite me. Really thankful that I know I'm exactly where I need to be. Happy and passionate at that too. Mother P, think that love letter thing is getting to me.

Anyyyyhoooooo. Straying off the path (why do i always do that?). Even if I was just in the office, theres always something interesting to snapparize. Preview team pa, they always come in like theres an event. I'm not exaggerating.

Heres bincht with his gray wolf sweater and Skeletor shoes. hm, a tad bit washed out here yea? (The high-tops I mean)

So, heres a close up. Not a franchise of the He-Man animation. Hehe. The label is not called "Made in Italy" also. Ano Buuuzzz. Nakasulat lang sa tounge eh, akala mo yun na. kalurks.

Heres a side view:
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And a rear one:

Sige nga, kung fashyon ka talaga, guess mo kung anong brand to. If you win, you get bragging rights of the day. Wooohooo!!! =)

BEHIND THE BYLINES

Today I went to the office because we were shooting Liz's episodes for StarWorld's Behind The Bylines. And as usual when I got to work after lunch, parking in my building was full already. So on to Plan B, which was to park in the mall beside my office and walk the short distance.

I'm used to this routine. Park. Buy a Super Taro Ice from Quickly and walk the 5 minute length, preferably in flats--as I pass through some rough terrain because of an ongoing construction site. What was different from my day today was this guy who came up to me while I was juggling my bags (with no poise AT ALL) coming into the basement mall entrance. He goes:
"Hi, can I have a photo taken with you?"
Till now, this question never fails to surprise, disconcert and dumbfound me. I never really know what to say back. And of course I go:
"Err, why?"
And then he goes:
"I read your blog!."
OHHH! Okay. *huge sigh of relief* and still not contended, I go:
"So what's the name of my blog?", he smiles and says:
"Stylesamurai."
Okay, GO! Pose. Picture! Phaakk! Haha. Thanks Ivan for coming up to me and saying Hi. And if I sound suspicious, my apologies. This whole people-recognizing-me takes a lot of getting used to. Because in reality, my work happens behind the spotlight. But I'm sooooper happy that you did. Apparently, we work in the same building, but he's from Accenture, and I'm from Summit. I have readers. Yay!! =)

And at the office, Liz and Vince pretending to not know that I'm taking photos. Heeeh.

Di naman ako na brief na Birthday mo pala mads! haha.

Yes, she comes to the office like dut talaga.



Meeting.

Meeting.

Adidas Giraffe Sneakers. So coot.

Bincht who looks like Nino.

Shuuzzangs.

And Liz's pretty assistants: Lissa and Reese.

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE

Waaah. You guys must have been sick to death of that Red Velvet cupcake in my previous post. A heart shape redundancy due to my sore lack of updates, SORRY. Last week was spent out of town and straight into a campaign shoot and a TV show. In other words, nyaarrrragerst. So here you go, as promised, Liz's Birthday Party at Robot. I didn't get to enjoy this party as much as last year.

First, because we came from a weekend in Tagaytay and I went straight to the Salon to have my roots retouched. Ouchers. and then I had to go home and change. Planned to drive coz I wanted to stay out late without haggarding the boyf. But when I got in my car, it wouldn't start. Discharged because I left my keys half turned overnight. Stress Drillon!! So ganon din, the boyfie had to come and pick me up. We got there late, and by that time, I wasn't feeling very well na. And with the busy week ahead, I didn't want to risk getting sick by drinking alcohol. (Sometimes it sucks to be responsible)

Decided to ride with Vince so I could stay longer, but when the boyf saw how far along Vince was getting into his drinks, he refused to leave unless he brings me safely home. So in other words, no choice kundi jumuwi. Chakaroach, kill me now moment. Argh. How anti-climatic!! But, still, good fun. Thanks Madzzzz! And Happy Birthday!!

Moet by the bucketloads.

Uh huh.

And Jaeger?

Sams new calling.

And the guests.. Mads. The real Mads and not Liz. Heeh.

Nino, Vince, My outfit, Mano.

Laureen and Anna in the color (and pose!) of the night: Neon.

Bianca.

Nix and Pam.

Mars.

Mond.

George.

AC.

The Concepcion cousins, Carlos and Mike.

Jerome, Alan, Robby.

My family: Agoo, Isha, Mother P and Bincht.

And the girls of Vince: Bea Soriano

Toni.


And contrary to popular chika, theres no catfights between good stylists.

But there was a fight over these sooper cute lolly-fruits.

And bow tie wars.

Robby had this amazing camera that could project photos instantly. Whoa.

Trippy.

The End.