MANGO FALL/WINTER 2011

Luxe 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.

So first, style spotting at the Republiq square.
Fur Gilet + bohemian accents = heart

Spotted this too cute Eiffel tower bag that reminded me of SJPs arm candy in SATC.





Paul of OS.

Ces.

Sanya.

Thysz and JP Singson.

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.

Sam.

Marita.

Ornussa.

Rosanna.

Camille.



And then to Republiq!!
Thanks Adrianne C! You rock! =)

Dong in his Givenchy kilt. There was a story about that notorious kilt that night but I'd rather not tell.

My anak, Preview's Fashion Assistant and couture sight to hold: Anna Canlas.

Mich and Patrick. As usual, I didn't take a photograph of myself, hence the blurry version of my outfit.

So I grabbed one from stylebible.ph. Alam mo na yown.


And off to Opus!
For an Editor's night out!


Marts!

Liz. I hate you mads coz you're so hot.

Rowr.

Mond.

Mike.

Vince.

Rayms.

Breathing fire.

Thanks B. Love this image.

The end.

FESTIVAL FEVER

This is one of the reasons why I want to live in Oz.

Parklife Lineup from Neon Elephant on Vimeo.

PARKLIFE!!! September 24! Sydney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain. MELBS! Huhu. Selling my liver now.

STILL LOOKING FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

The position has not been filled so yes, please send in those CVs and resumes to stylesamurai.stylesamurai@gmail.com

Just additional specifics:
1. I'm looking for full time assistants--and as much as i want to work with you talented students--if you're still in school, Im sorry to say, this position will not be workable for you.
2. Please attach current photos in your resumes.

Dats eet. Gootnight!

DR. AIVEE AGUILAR TEO

I'm not Kikay. Period. I don't have a beauty regimen, (a constant disappointment for our contributing Beauty Editor Agoo, She worries about my skin more than i do. Heeh) and my makeup consists of foundation (for events), blush and lipstick. I don't own an eyelash curler, until i recently got a Chanel one as a gift. I don't do mascaras and I've only just recently discovered make-up removers. I'm that in the dark about these things, so it was more like a "hey--what do I have to lose" attitude when we went to Dr. Aivees clinic in Burgos Circle at the Fort. Initially, Vince wanted to do consultation and since I was a bit curious if there was anything she could do about these two dark spots in my face, i tagged along.

A brief history: I've never had peeling my whole life. Virgin skin. And I've only had a facial once. Yup, thats about it. I've tried diet pills and had my hair color changed more than I have been in a dermas clinic.

So to have this greet me once i stepped off the elevator was disarming. I thought i walked into a suite by mistake. I liked the fact that the clinic had a whole hotel vibe to it. Posh. Definitely upscale. And if she took time out to choose an aesthetically symmetric logo that's tasteful, then Im pretty sure the service would be equally up to par.

And the lobby in soft pinks.

In contrast, for my consultation, and eventually my treatment, I was led into this room that was clinically spotless, all future white with high-tech equipments. Impressed. Haha. Dr. Aivee recommended Fraxel for me, I didn't even know what that meant but in laymens terms, it was a kind of non-invasive procedure with lasers that makes these microscopic wounds so that it triggers the body's natural response to heal. In other words, the face is sort of given a push to renew itself. Not a lot of downtime but a lot of sunblock and cream needed for the healing. So, okay. GO! They had to put anesthesia cream on my face for 30 minutes, but the process itself only took around 15.

I learned something new about myself that day. My face puffed and rosy-ed right after the procedure, like being burned from staying in the beach all day-- and this was normal. Patients usually go straight home and recover--standard SOP. But i still went to meetings after that, even a movie at the end of the day. I would rather face people with an angry blush than go to an event underdressed. I put more concern on my sartorial uniform than how my face looked. Haha.

Sidetracked, but was it worth it? He'll yeah, my skin after two weeks, has this suppleness and freshness that's amazing. I want to go back for more!!

Took photos of Dr. Aivees on the job dress code. She was of course part of the Preview 2010 Best Dressed List. Loved the bangles.

Thanks for making that experience relatively easy and stress free Doc! I'll see you soon.

KIEHL'S 160th ANNIVERSARY

I can't really say if I'm a workaholic or not. I try to deny it like some gurgling under the radar illness but then it comes out when i least expect it. I went out of town for Saturday and Sunday since i felt like I deserved some quiet, rest and good food--time well spent to kick off the 4 day weekend. That was easy, but when i came back into town and decided that it was time to let go of work, momentarily clear my mind, unanchor the mobile and just a read a book. I felt like i was missing something. I felt restless. Like i needed to be working since it was after all still a Monday.

But I fought it and instead i found myself devouring the new book in kindle: Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children which i bought this morning but finished now. Yesterday was finishing another book: World War Z, which incidentally I bought on friday. 342 pages, done in two nights. And now, since i have nothing else to do, instead of catching up on rest, I'm here online, updating. What I'm trying to say is... wait, ano nga ba? Haha. Eto, eto, To get maximum peace of mind, I tried to slow down my pace, I forced myself to go off the grid. Like not check emails, not blog, not attach my phone to my grip, but noooooooo.... It's an addiction, total blackout is death. Waaah Okay, melodramatic but at least now I know I really can't stay away. Its the pull. *shrug shoulders* Can't fight it, at least recognizing it is the first step. Hahahah.

Sowries, psycho babble. Anyhoo, backtracking to the Kiehl's event. 160 years. Wow. If that's not heritage, then I don't know what is.

The event called for vintage tees as the dress code. But I went instead in a vintage dress, channelling London with a porkpie hat and this seasons love for anything spotty and midi. Two trends in one. Check! Secretary dressing lang. Incidentally, this was the day after the Fashion Ball. Still had that pussy-bow hangover. Heeh. =)

And on to the peeps, Adrian and Raymond, long lost brothers hamming it up.

Yes, Preview girls do eat. Anna and Lyca.

Laureen.

Saab.

Nina of Shu Uemura and Cindy, our Beauty Editor.

AC in a sparkly bowtie that I will someday incorporate into one of my outfits. Heeh.

Cit-Cit.

It was actually a night of couples! The J's: John James and Jessica

Ziggy and BJ.

Cliff and Pauline.

Hannah and Anna. Not a couple but wonder twins definitely. Haha.

The End.