HUMAN/KASHIECA/BENCH PFW DAY 1

Came from a cover shoot today. Finished at 11 pm. On top of that, my Globe connection fizzled out at around 2pm. Do you know how annoying it is to not have service? O.EM.G. The network just couldn't be found! It was sooooo weird! But every one else had it. Twitterverse said that it was Cebu based numbers (which is what mine is) that were having no connectivity, how can they do that? Just suddenly leave people blindsided like dut? I swear, I tried everything, restarted my phone, took out the sim and the battery, restarted settings. All to no avail. I got network back at 10pm. Thats 8 hours lost. Maaaaaan. My messages must be in sms limbo. Gahd. All my appointments and plans, GONE. Well, least I know I can't live without my phone. Not going to pretend to be cool and say that I can. I. Really. Can't. I'm just happy that I have my service back. To Globe: please don't do that again. I'll die.

And so as promised, photos! My eyes are like shutting down too. Stuffed with Shakey's Pepperoni crunch and exhausted from doing 9 layouts. I'm ready to call it a night. Closing tomorrow and 2nd day of Fashion Week. To those who love fashion more than Justin Bieber, I'll see you there.

People watching.
Kai.

Tessa, Dong, Divine


Isha in frost blue leather.

Pauline and Shalani.

Pauline's Peter Pan collar which is sooooo Fall/Winter 2011! Check!

Loving Sarah's Ackerman-ish/grunge look.

Miguel Pastor is so cooot!

AC

3D mapping for the stage design. Measuring the edges to the millimeter to produce virtual textures and finishes. Coooool.
Tron.

Santorini.

First out: Human.

Surprising tailored pieces.

And sporty tennis dresses.

Second out: Kashieca

With their interesting Mary Jane socks.

And jewel tone Maxi skirts.

Third out: Bench



Last out: Bench underwear.
Jake Cuencas back.



Eeeeeeeek.


Some last eye candy.

Ben Chan looking so fit! with Joey Espino. Congratulations!

NEW ADD-ONS

As if we need any more excuses to shop!! Thomas Sabo is here!

With their gazimillion charm choices.


Thats also reflected in giant decor on the walls.

Tropical varieties.

Skeleton rockstars.

And shark rings!! My heart literally stopped. That was after a deep audible intake of breath. Those beside me must have thought I was crazy. Like I just went: I need to have that!!!

They even have a shark necklace! Groooaaan.

Solid and embellished versions.

Love. Love. LOVE!!!

Say Hi to Mako. My new baby. =)

Even Carla seems happy.


THOMAS SABO
2/F Power Plant Mall

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.

JEROME LORICO AT SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK

I'm so proud when Filipino talents carve their way into an international market. Jerome's first showing in Singapore Fashion Week resulted in him having new stockists from abroad. And isn't that the whole point of doing a show? To not only get more clients, but also for buyers to stock up on your collection to sell to a global market. Mistaken for having studied at Belgium by one of the press, Jerome of course is a graduate of one of the local fashion schools. Proud!

An all black ensemble of tailored versus slouchy. VERY ME.

Loose cable knits on sleek linear button-downs.

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!

MORE GOOD FOOD

Is there a trend for Taiwanese restos and an obsession for the best Xiao Long Baos? Well, this is the second one I've been to in months. Good too. And it's not the usual Chinese resto decor that comes to mind. Clean lines, Contemporary design--with a whopping three floors.
Heard that reservation is a must because its always full--especially at peak hours. But my chicky Maybz's boyfriend is the owners best friend. So thank you Ellery, for the table and the recommendations.

A table for 12 surrounded by what i can easily call a chain mail curtain.

Of course we had to try the Xiao Long Baos. Sarraaaapppp.

Actually forgot what this dish is called. Pepper beef i think. Its as good as it looks.

But this one takes the cake. That sort of looks half eaten because it already is. Heeh. We dug in before I realized we unconsciously attacked it. Sorry. Its pork with egg. Again, I can't remember what its called but its sooooo good topped on plain rice. Drool.

And i died coz Machang or Stuffed sticky rice is my favorite! AS EN!

Fried shrimps.

And fish that we thought was smothered in garlic-- (Ew. I don't eat garlic kse.) but it turned out to be peanuts pala, interesting texture.

Oh. And word to the wise, leave room for dessert. You have to get this peanut slush/shake/ice cream. Its so good. And its big too, we were 4 but one order was enough.



Lugang
116 Connecticut St.
Northeast Greenhills, San Juan