True Colors
24 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
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Basement Academy, 2008
My Graffiti make up interpretation
I remember discovering the world of make up at the tender age of 9. I would go through my mom’s dresser and experiment with her lipsticks, blushes, foundations and creams that I absolutely have no idea of at that time but stirred my interest way too much so i dabbed, puffed and blushed my way to the different palette of colors that waked my artistic inclinations. Growing up, I was always fond of colors and even tried my hands on painting using different mediums like watercolor, color pencils, and oil pastels. I just remember excelling in coloring more than drawing and find myself the go-to-girl when it comes to make up during plays, school dances, night outs and parties. I finally took formal classes in 2008 in Basement Academy and voila, one of my favorite creations during our graduation class. I also included some of my favorite looks that I did for a friend. I look forward to sharing my other passion and maybe one day become an alternative career..
Vigan
22 Sep 2010 2 Comments
VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR
Ilokana Beauty in a T'Boli costume
There is something nostalgic about Vigan that brings you back to a colonial era with its cobblestone streets, unique architecture and construction with colonial European facade and designs. I love the fact that our visit two weeks ago coincided with their annual Solidarity week and I was overwhelmed by a beautiful group of girls waiting for their turn to perform in the plaza wearing ethnic costumes of the T’Boli tribe. These tribal costumes inspired a lot of runway collections in the past for designers like Jean Paul Gaultier, Thakoon, Paul Smith and Christopher Kane just to name a few. I was astounded and reminded how rich and beautiful our ethnicity and culture is that I couldn’t help but snap pictures of these girls in their gorgeous ethnic ensembles.
The Cubao eXperience
10 Sep 2010 8 Comments
Vintage, Art, Antiques, Food and Fashion at its Best
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I first heard of Cubao X for their custom made shoes and antique shops way back in college. And as for my appetite with anything to do with fashion, I scoured my way through Cubao and found an enchanting haven of art galleries, shoes, vintage items, novelty shops and a quaint authentic Italian restaurant named Bellin’s. I paid a visit last week and Cubao Expo is still an interesting stop to appreciate local art, indie music, vintage items and unique fashion pieces. A go-to-place if you’re looking for custom made shoes, pop art, antiques, vintage lovers, art gallery junkie and a fashion seeker like me.
Sydney Series
08 Sep 2010 2 Comments
Sydney, Australia 2009
Harbor Haute
One of my favorite trips in my career in L’Oreal was our incentive getaway in Sydney, Australia last year. The land down under exudes a very casual , laid back and no frills kind of vibe so I opted for a plaid patterned maxi dress shaped by cinched belt topped off by a straw fedora hot to match the Aussie lifestyle. Perfect outfit for a lunch cruise around the city with the Sydney Opera House in sight.
