Star Magic Ball 2012

Two years ago, I blogged about the Star Magic Ball. And it was viewed so many times that there has to be repeat performance. Fast forward to now, welcome to the Star Magic Ball 2012. 

And I learned that the theme is actually black and white. 

Here are my favorites. Enjoy the photos!

First in line are the guys starting with a dapper James Blanco. 

Although I wish his jacket sleeves were slightly longer to hide some more of the shirt cuffs.

Next is Piolo Pascual in Costume National. 

Last for the guys is Enchong Dee in a studded suit by Michael Cinco.

And now the ladies...

In a lovely black column dress, here comes Carmina Villaroel. 

Kinda reminds me of Angelina Jolie's 2009 Oscar gown.

Nikki Gil looked smashing in a textured dress created by Joel Escober.

The Great Gatsby-inspired perhaps?

Angelica Panganiban looked adorable in a dress by Elie Saab. 

Her uhm, chest looked sad, though.

Pretty Young Thing!

Megan Young wore a black Randy Ortiz dress with a clutch from Aranaz 

and accessories by Eric Manansala.

Adding some edge to the red carpet, 

Nikki Valdez wore a leather cut-out dress by Rajo Laurel.

Dawn Zulueta in Givenchy. Classic Beauty!

Another pretty young thing, 

Julia Montes wore a heavily textured and embellished Pepsi Herrera dress.

I am so happy I get to see this lady again. I am such a 90's kid.

Kaye Abad in a fringed number by Rajo Laurel.

The Black Swan swoops in the end.

 Bea Alonzo in a feather dress by Rajo Laurel.

What do you think? Share your comments below.

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How to Tie a Scarf

I have always liked scarves. Though I am living in the tropics, crazy aircon weather allows me to wear it. I wear scarves to work in Manila and to the malls, cinemas, etc. They add color, print, or something to whatever your wearing.


I came across a great video from Youtube by Wendy Nguyen. You can check out her website here. The video shows you how to tie a scarf in 25 ways in 4.5 minutes. The video is so fun to watch and I could imagine all the hard work that went into shooting it.


Here is the video:





Oh and the video was actually posted last year! Ha! The video also links to complete instructional videos of all 25 ways. Very helpful!


Cute, right?!?






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Dinner with Dolce & Gabbana

I have always enjoyed food! and no, this isn't turning into a food blog soon. I just wanted to share a fashion editorial from the pages of the April issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Featuring designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of Dolce and Gabbana. The two throw an Italian feast for London's It girls.

Clockwise from top left: Jade Williams, Mary Charteris, Cara Delevigne, and Florrie Arnold.

Domenico Dolce and Florence Brudenell-Bruce

Stefano Gabbana and Florrie Arnold

Tali Lennox and Amber Le Bon

Lovely photos, right? Though I wouldn't suggest wearing your Dolce duds while eating pizza next time.


Fashion and Food isn't the best combination for some. Stains, Diets, just be careful with that spaghetti next time...

Photographer: Terry Richardson. Fashion editor: Andrew Richardson

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Get Back, Stay Back (Updated)

Get Back, Stay Back is one of the editorials in the sports issue of V Magazine (Oh, BTW it features an androgynous Jennifer Lopez on the cover, in a codpiece nonetheless). The fashion story stars the gorgeous Lara Stone, styled by Carine Rotfield, and Photography by Nick Knight.

It features Krav Maga which translates from Hebrew as 'contact combat': Krav (קרב) meaning 'battle' and Maga (מגע) meaning 'contact'. Krav Maga is a practical and realistic system which teaches how to prevent, avoid, deter, or deal with all kinds of violent threats and attacks, including those which involve weapons. Krav Maga educates people in the subjects of self defence, self protection, fighting and combat skills, as well as the skills to defend others. Krav Maga is taught in a unique and comprehensive manner and was developed in Israel under realistic conditions.

Brutal Chic / Power Dressing

Lara Stone is always stunning and in great fighting form. Lovely heels from Prada, too! 

I love the combination of self defence and high fashion. Lara wore some serious Spring/Summer 2012 threads from Balenciaga, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Valentino and more.

You can see more of her in videos from SHOWstudio.

in Ralph Lauren's mint green evening gown

You can also watch a whole slew of video's from SHOWstudio's Youtube Channel. Below are some of my favorites.

March is also International Women's Month and this editorial is quite fitting, right?

Empowerment never looked this good!

Plus, here's a video from VMagazine's YoutubeChannel featuring Photographer Nick Knight.

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Adele's Big Win

I haven't been blogging in a while, fine, in a loooong time. I don't wanna bore you with another Glee post. So what better way to celebrate 2012 (I told you I'm late) than with Adele.

Yup, that's her. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. Not only did she has the most wonderful voice, she also gets credit for it. She had just won 6 Grammy's last weekend (Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year, etc.). I mean, she's won all categories where she is nominated!

As most would say, this is definitely her comeback. After some months of silence, literally, she's so back! She had a throat surgery which stopped her for a while. Her tour got cancelled, and she literally wasn't able to speak for some time. Also, she got called "a little too fat" by one Karl Lagerfeld. Yikes!

All that has past though. She's back and on the cover of Vogue's March 2012 issue.

Girl is definitely a looker! Though she was on the cover of other magazine, not one of them has shown this much of her. I mean, hello cleavage!

Here are some outakes from the magazine. Article can be found also here. 

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

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The Pitoy Moreno Gala

A couple of weekends ago, legendary designer and national artist, Pitoy Moreno presented a selection of over 60 Filipiniana garbs for a charity gala. There were more than 50 stunning pieces shown for the show.


Warning, this post will be photo-heavy!


The gala started with some tribal gear, er ensembles where beaded tops are paired with shiny tapis. 

Accessories included coral headgear and rope/twine belts.

Loving the metallic skirt paired with nude, but heavily embellished top.

 Next was a set of panuela-donning Maria Claras...

...and Barong Tagalog cut from piña fabric.

BTW, I'm intrigued by the lacy vest here.

There were also traditional costumes from different regions for women...

and for men, too.

(Imagine this jacket paired with dark denims, perfect!)

What comes next is a selection of Pitoy's famed Ternos. From more traditional looks to modern ones, his craftmanship and creativity definitely shown through.

Lovely Pinks

Bright Orange, with seven flower appliqués. Not to mention the ones on the sleeves.

I could almost hear the sound of what seems to be capiz shells on this terno.

Interesting shape, this calls for stunning footwear and perfectly pedicured toes.

Fringe!

Simple=Stunning

Sheer cloaks paired with cut-outs.

and oversized shawls

take center-stage.

Here comes the Brides...

in gossamer veils and lovely drop waist gowns.

with fauna and flora embroidered in color

some dots perhaps?

when all else fails, try gold!

And so I leave you, with the legendary.

Pitoy Moreno.

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She Who Must Be Loved

Amanda - She who must be loved. And how can you not love such a sweet young lady such as Amanda Seyfried.


My current Hollywood crush and I am soooo happy I found some images online for her cover and editorial on next month's Marie Claire US.

Although I might say, she does not have a perfect figure. (Though perfect really is boring!). The photos were taken by fashion photographer Marcus Ohlsson.

Lovely, isn't she?


I also found a video from WMagazine's Youtube channel. It's Lynn Hirschberg's Screen Test.













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