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.

PEOPLE WATCHING DAY 3

Anyone who can wear Jeremy Scott gets a definite thumbs up!! Laureen in wings and sparkles.

The low key but ubertalented Dubai based designer Michael Cinco on right with Val Taguba on left.

Established. Designers Louis Claparols, Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron.

Walked by them in line for a show. Effort with an A! Cheeeccckkk!!

Slivers of silver, Loubs on Divine.

Lyca in florals versus Anna in animal print.

Amina in some serious pattern clash love.

Kate in see-through (the 90's term fro sheer. LOL)

AC's spiked monstrosity

PEOPLE WATCHING DAY 2

Laureen.

Can Cherie Gil be any hotter? Rowr.

Daniel.

Pauline.

Anna.

Jerome Lorico.

NEXT GEN

I'm panicking. Because today was the first day of Fashion Week. And that means I have more photos in my memory card. And because I've missed blogging for the past 6 days, I have a massive backlog of stories to tell. Hopefully my five new posts lessens the catch up. Sorry about that, this week has been insane! But in an ultra good way. =) I bought a shark ring which I'll share with you guys in the succeeding uploads, and it has turned out to be one damn lucky ring... smooch on the head of the Reef Shark wrapped on my finger. Heeeh.

Well, Human/Kashieca/Bench show earlier at SMX, photos of that tomorrow yes? For tonight I'll leave you with the next generation of style savants. Not only are they bloggers, they're also well slashed. Not in a bloodied way silly, but like deeesss: blogger-slash-designer-slash-model-slash-endorser-slash-photographer. You get what I mean.

Two-tone nails on Laureen.

Vintage Chanel.

Lissa, Camille, Laureen

So coot.


Goodnight!

ALL DAY MONDAY

Overslept on Monday morning.

One of my major pet peeve: people being late. Because time is very important to me, with my schedule always packed--a slight deviation from anything usually sets back a lot of things--creating an unwanted chain reaction. So punctuality is ingrained (although I think this gets better with age), a decent courtesy other people appreciate because it shows that I also respect how valuable their time is.

So imagine me going helter-skelter when I didn't wake up with my alarm. Although in fairness, I got to my 11am meeting at 10:58. And in heels too.

Talked with the people behind The Gap for a Preview collaboration. Details to be announced soon. Nikki, the brand's marketing was all cheery. Cute outfit too, in a pleated blush skirt paired with flat leather lace-ups.

After the meeting, it was back to the office for the weekly roundup and updates with the team. Then it was off to source and pullout. Was in Power Plant Topshop when Divine walks in with Nix. Talagang naka Kermit Tesoro habang nag ma-mall. Daywear lang. Care! Lahveet.

And after a full day of heaving shopping bags full of soon-to-be-shot products, it was off to Ystyles Anniversary in White Space. Of course I got there just in time. 5 minutes before the fashion video (shot by Paolo Pineda) was shown.

Skull cut-outs. Amazing find from the Landmark on Ana Kalaw.

Transparency was a big choice for the night. One.

Two.

Three.

Char, I love your earrings.

Cinnamon bun shoulders.

Sis, blurred ka pa rin. Sorry! Laureen of breakmystyle.com

Pauline Prieto makes everyone else look fat.

Ria doing pastoral.

Projection on the walls.

Pedi brights x spiked hardware on ze Preview Editor: Pauline.

Robot was the place to be for after dinner and drinks. Long overdue catch up with Young Star EIC Paolo Lorenzana, who by the way came spiffied up in his 5cm suit, scalloped dress shirt and skinny suspenders. Fashyown. Perfect get up for a long night talking about relationships.

Although we all ordered Makis, I got the soft-shell crab, and truffled portobello, Tim made us try heaps of dishes. This was the Japanese pizza, where the dough came in the form of Japanese rice crackers. Bin-bin lang. The soft Uni and the crunchy cracker was a surprisingly good combo.

Chef Bruce Ricketts.
I go: "Kapatid siya ni Ronnie Rickets?"
And I don't know if it was Tim or Paolo who said: "Hindi, anak." Oo nga naman, ang bata naman niya maging kapatid. I feel old.

Chef Ricketts cooked us this amazing Sea Bass in Uni reduction with soft cabbage on the side. It. Was. Amazing.

And Tim going from eventologist to mixologist. His quotable quote of the night: "Maturity in a relationship is overrated. Be a child and be happy." Hahaha. Easier said than done though. Portrait courtesy of Raymond And. Thanks Rayms! Alam mo na yown.

The End.