LYLE IBANEZ HOLIDAY 2011

Structural waists come in metallic peplums. Need to have one in my wardrobe.

The glove sleeve has been a Lyle signature for a few seasons now.

YVONNE QUISOMBING HOLIDAY 2011

The return of the comeback. Yvonne's attention is back to fashion in a whirlwind of soft delicacies.
Femininity is in the air.

My favorite piece used around 15 yards of fabric. I would know, I asked.

This is too sexy. WANT.





This dress haunts me. Although it goes best with a non existent chest. Big boobs are SO not high fashion. Thats what AC always says when he looks at my chest. Sigh. Eto na nga oh, naka minimizer naaaah.


Play of uneven hem proportions.

ACDC PFW DAY 2

Designer Chris Diaz was kind enough to make me a dress from his Holiday 2011 collection. Its a mullet maxi, with sheer sleeves. I don't have a photo of the dress worn by the model on the runway, however, I do have a snapshot of it backstage in the Chris Diaz post below. Laureen says I win "Best in Long Gown." Thank you very much and I Love You All!! heeh.

PEOPLE WATCHING DAY 2

Laureen.

Can Cherie Gil be any hotter? Rowr.

Daniel.

Pauline.

Anna.

Jerome Lorico.

JC BUENDIA HOLIDAY 2011

Reworking Filipiniana always makes me sit up and take notice. I would so wear these.

NOEL CRISOSTOMO HOLIDAY 2011

Noel always impresses me with his clean tailored lines. This Holiday, its all about cut out filigrees.

ARNOLD GALANG HOLIDAY 2011

I love how Arnold's pieces are so ready to wear. Not surprising since he has a line for SM Department Store. But still, he has his finger on the pulse, print on print pattern play and a lot of fringe details.

I'm liking this color combination. And that thigh slit skirt.

I like the proportions on this one too.

Consistent with the styling: fringe bracelet.

Fringe necklace.

And fringe belts.

It even came as back details.

And as a weaved top.

CHRIS DIAZ HOLIDAY 2011

Here we go! I hate it when my photos get archived and clog up the flow, its such an effort to catch up. But heres me trying to do it one day at a time. I know its a week late but I'm posting photos of PFW thats not all runway. I try to make it different from the usual sites--more details and backstage images. Heres Chris Diaz's ode to medieval romance. Armor, hauberk and rich tapestries included.



Leather breastplates.














Chris Diaz and Joel Escober

NO.

I did not fall off the face of the earth. After the last day of Fashion Week which fell on a Sunday, the team went to the L'Oreal closing party and partied the night away. Which resulted in a hangover for Monday, and a mad dash to close on Tuesday. Wednesday I left for a long overdue Holiday. Pagbigyan na. Even Pauline said I needed a vacation. So that meant, no chance to blog at all since i only brought my iPad. But the wonders that shopping can do. Hah. Oh. And an update, bought a brand spanking new camera, so after i post all Fashion Week shows, the photo quality will be AH.MAY.ZING!! Got back on Sunday only to find that we lost internet connection in the house. So there, will update this week definitely. Sorry for the long absence but will make up for it. Pramist. As of now though, its goodnight, 9am call later and last count, I'm only getting 6 hours of sleep. Cranky na toh. Later skaters.

P.S. Will answer comments later too. Eyes as heavy as doors. Still on vacay mode I reckon. Goodnight.

WELL. HELLO.

Maaaaaaaaaaaan. I missed blogging. I survived Fashion Week--it felt like a month. i watched ALL shows, except for one, the first show on Saturday because I had an earlier engagement that required me to be in Antipolo. But other than that, yes, I watched ALL the shows. I wouldn't be in a position to pick the ten best collections if I didn't see all yes? And I do agree with Pauline that every designer deserves to be seen. And even though i rant every night that I'm exhausted, that my ankles hurt from walking in heels, that i haven't had enough sleep, i wake up the next day with excitement to see what the collections are going to be. I love fashion. With all it's schizoprenias--and the Filipino geniuses behind it.

I would like to say Congratulatioins to the 101 designers who slaved over their pieces to come up with their best. And thank you to the people who helped us through the mad 7 days that was Fashion Week: Niko of Buensalido, you are THE goddess who opens all the doors for us. Thank you for always giving us the best seats in the house. The L'Oreal team: Alvin, Martin, Pam and the lounge, for giving us a place to hang out in with refreshing iced tea--or wine if we felt like some alcohol was in order. And, for the best closing party, EVER!!! Alvin, it's you na talaga. I've got photos to prove it too. Haha. Ouch, mad laughter makes my head ache, I'm nursing the hangover now with some hot soup. Ugh. Kat Reyes of Oxygen, The Misshapes was insane! Thank you for inviting us to the show and the after party. And the style soldiers who came up to me saying that you guys read my blog. You're awesome!! I was pretty impressed by what you guys were wearing! I would have taken photos of you too but we were always in a rush to get in to the next show. Sorry. =( next time defo! Maru at Macapagal, for awesome Korean food, our staple dinner at midnight for the past few nights. And my boyfriend for understanding that Fashion Week is girlfriend-less week. Thanks B.

PFW HOLIDAY 2011 DAY ONE

Tailored Nauticals.

On AC:
Suit, PROTACIO

On DC:
Cape, THE RAMP
Cowl dress, BAYO
Sheer skirt, JULIUS TAROG
Bag: CÉLINE