RED SEE

You'll be seeing a lot of red, I guarantee. I wore a red blazer from Cebuano designer Protacio in the Behind The Bylines Reunion Special, and I again to the Fashion Watch show. This time though, the tailored overcoat with exaggerated lapels is from designer Julius Tarog.

Man, I lost those Topshop sunnies that I'm wearing in that photo. Still looking for a replacement. Had to take this photo with us three reinterpreting red with touches of stripes. Coat + tent dress on me. Ultra-deep v tank + tiered layer skirt on Jae and slouchy blazer + striped body con on Anna. Pretty much reflects each of our styles.

And then there are the blogggers: Kryz in her red shorts and Camille in her high waisted tube skirt. Coot.

JOEL ESCOBER FOR FASHION WATCH

Just got home from a two-hour Easter Vigil. Haven't attended one in a while. Thank goodness it was air-conditioned, and the lights were turned OFF for effect. Not that I was sleeping. Nooo. Heeh. It was better because it gave the mass a more solemn effect. (We had candles on) Halfway through it of course they turned it on to signify that Jesus has risen. Because I seldom get to go--having the chance to hear mass always makes me feel better. But since I got here on Thursday, I've been to 10 churches (for Bisita Iglesia) and a two hour mass. Check! Pogi points for my "good" book. I wanted to go to confession as well, but I think it was a majorest event for all the priests because there wasn't even one for anyone to confess to. Wow.

Anyway, sorry, I did say that I was going to update. But vacation mode took over and it was a marathon of movies and early nights in. In other words, *BLISSS* Siiiiigggh. =)

Anyway, heeeh. Back to fashion, this time, its Joel Escober for Fashion Watch.

Signature surface texture with tailored mens suiting in between.

Henjoy!








This is my favorite piece.

The end.

Just got done packing for tomorrows/later flight to Cebu. I'm stressing out over the potential long lines this mass exodus to the province will create. So I'm going to the airport 3 hours before my scheduled flight. International level lang ang dating. What a nerd. Well, least I don't have to worry if I'll make it to the check-in counter with 10 minutes to spare because of the insane queue. I'd get everything sorted and just relax inside with my Chariots of The Gods-kindle edition. Will update posts tomorrow, but as for now, it's goodnight. Enjoy Holy Week!

MUSIC TEST

Finally!!!!!! I figured out a way to put music in ze blog! Yipeee! =) *so happy*

I'll start with this old favorite from Ellie Goulding-Monarchy "The Horse Head Nebular" Remix. You can click the link below if you want to go to a separate page, but if you want to browse through the blog while listening to the music, click on PLAY at the blue gray bar on the bottom of the page. Enjoy! And goodnight. =)

STARRY EYED

JUN ESCARIO FOR FASHION WATCH

I'm multi-tasking. I'm writing my column for Supreme as I'm writing this draft. I'm actually stumped on the other end so I figured maybe if I de-stress here, words would come out freely in the other.

Was anyone out on the roads earlier today? It was sooooooper, as in soooooper traffic because of that fire in Guadalupe. I seriously thought that my PMS was spiraling out of control because my patience quotient was running on unbelievable low, (as en I could almost feel heat radiating out of my hot head, migraine girl lang) couple that with unbelievable ***holic drivers who can't seem to wait for their turn, tear-hair-out-and-gnash my teeth frustration moment. Have you guys ever had that? Good thing I wasn't on my way to a meeting, that would have been even more stressful. Gasht.

Least theres shopping for consolation, to those who haven't been to the malls recently, Topshop and Topman are on sale since the 15th. And I thought I'd know that first since I practically live in the mall! Yup, still worth checking out though, I found these nice, tan, pleat-front trousers for only P1400 in Topman, but I was in a hurry earlier, no time to try it on. Will definitely go back tomorrow. And even a few pieces not marked as sale are on discount, I would know because half the items I picked that I wanted to pull out were from the regular racks--but I couldn't get it because it was also on sale. So try asking the SAs, that dress you've been eyeing on might be yours tomorrow!

Anyway, speaking of running low, I'm also almost empty on images to upload, no events till after Holy Week. Everything slows to a standstill come Thursday. Flying to Cebu to de-stress. I'm hoping I could take photos of local stylistas there, but I'm wondering when will I get the chance? And where? I'd really like to showcase Cebuano style naman, I'm pretty sure theres a lot! But how?

Well, least here's a start, Jun Escarios show for Fashion Watch. The luxury couturier from Cebu showcased his collection in his signature elegant, romantic classic-ness.

Jun backstage with Jae and Isha of stylebible.








Congratulation Jun!

After the show I went backstage to take a closer look at the clothes.

Heres a few more that I liked but didn't get to photograph.

Somehow this suit reminds me of Alexa Chung.

And a secretary dress thats so 70s, I like.

AND THE WINNER EEES...

Wait, before that. A little background first.

Life sure is strange. No, thats not the background. Wait lang! Heeh. It's strange because I never really have qualms about approaching stylish people in public asking if I can photograph them. It could be my 8.0 Ixus thats the only non-credible thing in my arsenal of photo weapons but thats soon to be upgraded to a higher megapixel Canon. I love Canon!! (Just so you know, its not sponsored but a personal preference.) Yip! =) So last Thursday in Fashion Watch at The Shangri-La Makati lobby, i saw in the corner of my eye these two very dandy looking men. And I've never seen them before in the fashion circles so I was intrigued. New subjects! More so when I chanced upon the footwear, (intraspectator nga diba?) its was Prada Mens Spring Summer 2011 with the raffia soles and multi-colored body. And very hard to find!

Took this one on the sly--heeh, before I walked up to them and introduced myself.

Close up.

Say Hi to winners Chris!

With his Dunhill crest.

And his partner Ronald.

In this black boutonnière/brooch.


Well, when I asked them if I could take their photos, they both said they read my blog (*giddily happy*) and that they have an answer to my challenge. Of course I said, please post it in my comments, i would really like to hear what you have to say. And good thing they did because they are the winner for this weeks challenge!! Ding! Ding! Ding! Binggo!

Heres why.
WHAT WOULD YOU NEVER DO FOR FASHION?

Their answer.
"For us, to ignore or put it (Fashion) aside and dismissing it as mere frivolity and unnecessary."

That about sums up the whole frustration of the Philippine Fashion industry. That everyone else except for the people in it thinks that it is--shallow and frivolous I mean. Let's not forget that Fashion creates economies, in fact, in the U.S., its a billion dollar industry. And if you say that Filipinos have other priorities, of course we all do, but the way you match your shoes, to the tiniest speck of print on your shirt, even in your most normalest basicness still constitutes as fashion, and it defines you as well as it defines decades. So please, a little bit of respect for the industry that I love.

And. I was actually waiting for someone to answer:
I WOULD NEVER SAY NEVER. (wait, Justin Bieber lang? haha.)

That was my personal second answer.

But still, it was soooo hard to choose because you guys gave really good, honest, intelligent and sincere answers which I appreciate so much!! Thank you for taking time out to mull over it and write in the comments. Are you guys still up for another challenge? Please let me know here.

THE RAMP

Guys, as much as I want to post the winner of my challenge now, (I have a winner!) I think I would overshoot my scheduled sleep time. I'm planning to tuck in at 11pm. It's now already 10:40. Because! I have a 630am call time tomorrow. Eh, you know how I am without my eight hours. Cranky and swirly eyed like deees > @.@

So just one post today okay? And you'll know the winner by tomorrow. Prameees!

A lot of events these past few days. Went to the Style Origin show for The Ramp last Tuesday. Okay heres a secret, this store is one of my guilty pleasures. There's so many great clothes in their in-house brands and at such friendly prices! I once bought this tailored slit-sleeve cape thats very Celine Spring Summer 2011 when it still wasn't on the runways. Which reminds me, where the hell is that cape? I'll post a photo of that fabulous find one of these days. AND, again, they're also one of those stores thats so easy to pull out from! Another heaven sent in Publication Speak. =) Congratulations Xandra!

Was pretty excited to see their new stuff. A lot of on-trend stripes and color blocks, and some painterly hues injected in between. Okay, i'll stop blabbering now and get one with the show.

The aliens have arrived. Heeeeh. Wouldn't mind playing a DJ set in this set-up. Feeling Daft Punk lang.

Colored bermudas for men by Mundo. And the shoes! THE SHOES!!

Embroidered cap-toe gentleman slippers! Eeeek. Okay, blurry here.

Clearer! I. WANT.

Phaaaaak! Pati swimsuits color-blocked! Cheeeck! Love this piece. If only my tummy was like dut also. Haaay.

Espadrille wedge by Pill.

Fendi-esque "Flatforms", still by Pill.

I like dut top.








I like this dress.

And this one too.

The influence of Prada.


Interesting shape.

The End.


The Ramp, Crossings
Glorietta 3
Shangri-La Plaza
Trinoma

Goodnight guys.