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.

See yah later!

Sunday are for Friends, too

Yay for another post! A little more personal this time. Just realized I haven't posted anything personal for about a year now, so here it goes.


There are a lot of Filipinos working here in Singapore, some of them are my friends even. I had a classmate in college who started working here last November yet we haven't seen each other. I know that SG is just a small country but still, our schedules seem to not match all the time.


Thank God, after about four months, I finally got to meet her. And she brought her friend, too.


We went to this a nature park called Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve just today and I want to share some pictures.

Beautiful Mangrove roots take center stage as water recedes due to the low tide.

Stopping for Lunch (From Left: Grace, Gerce, Nica and Me)

Girl/Boy Band?!?

Smile! Thank God for tripod and camera's with timers.

Lookie! It's a crab with only one huge pincer and what seems to be only one eye!

I love this little structures along the Mangrove Arboretum.

The Aerie.

Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve is a nature park where mangroves and wetland wildlife thrive. It is home to mangroves and associated wildlife as well as to resident birds such as herons, kingfishers and sunbirds. For more information, please visit their website.






See yah later!

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.

See yah later!

Bench at Philippine Fashion Week 2011

The Philippine Fashion Week started last weekend and opening the week long festivities is Philippines' best retail store, Bench.


I probably have a lot of Bench items in my closet, from jeans, shirts, bags, socks and even underwear. I bought them not because they cost cheap but these items are classic staples that will last me for seasons to come. I mean, who can say no to a perfectly dark denims and stripey socks, right?


The show started with Filipino top designer, Randy Ortiz.. For more information, click! And here are the photos.

Bench is also known for putting celebrities and personalities as endorsers. A handful of them walked the runway as well. One of them is Isabelle Daza (pictured above) in a Randy Ortiz for Bench jumpsuit.

The colors featured were blacks and grays with a pop of red here and there, as the sweater above.

I love this gray sweater with a sole black sleeve.

Jumpsuits are really catching on. But can normal women actually wear this out?

I guess some women will choose fashion first than comfort.

Did you guys know that gray is my favorite color?

Bench is also known for their underwear and Part Two was a presentation for Bench Body.

Part Three would be the Spring Summer Collection 2012.

Cute couple alert!

Borgy Manotoc and Georgina Wilson opened that part to cheers and hollers.

Nicely done! Printed shirt paired with summer staple khakis.

Did you guys know that gray is my favorite color? I guess you know that now.

All photos were from Stylebible.ph. Head on to that link for more information.

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Esquire Philippines Ball

Though I am not based in the Philippines anymore (for now), I am happy to say that I am still in the loop on what is happening around my home country. Thanks to various blogs and twitter!


Recently, Esquire Philippines Magazine was launched at the Manila Peninsula with guests ranging from Fashion Folks, Models, Editors, Celebrities, and Socialites. In my case, I wasn't in Manila at that time. And even if I was, I don't think I'll be invited anyway. 


Below are my top picks for Best Dressed.


As it is a men's magazine launch party, let's start with the boys.

Borgy Manotoc rocks a short suit combo which is fitting as it was hot, literally, in Manila Pen that night. Not sure if the air conditioning unit was broken or it was because the place was packed!!!

Esquire's Food and Wine Expert Erwan Heussaff dons a slim suit from Joey Samson.
Plus points for the floppy velvet bow tie.

Mike Concepcion dons a navy blue (?!?) double-breasted suit.

Next in line is Carlos Concepcion in a crop pant suit with a bright orange pocket square.

Designer Rajo Laurel rocks a three-piece suit in Manila weather, Good Luck with that!

Nino Gaddi on a bright blue blazer! BBB!

Now, onto the ladies who did not disappoint. I've read a tweet that the Esquire Ball was just like prom only sluttier! LOL! Well, there were an abundance of skin for the ladies, it was either a slit to up there or a cleavage up to there! Or sometimes even both.

In no particular order,

Preview Magazine's Beauty Editor Agoo Bengzon

Sarah Meier-Albano in a bright red orange number by Sassa Jimenez.

50% Bohemian, 50% tribal, 100% Chic!

TV Host Bianca Gonzales looked fun and flirty in a fringed dress by Perry + Robin

Preview's Daryl Chang in a leg-baring, arm-covering dress.

An amazingly tall-looking lady, Arci Munoz dons a strapless art deco print gown.

In full bloom!

Andi Eigenmann in a bright dress and pregnant-appropriate wedges.

Phoemela Baranda is "le smoking" in a cleavage baring tuxedo by Rajo Laurel.

Philippines' premiere fashion goddess Anne Curtis in a sexy, plum Rajo Laurel gown, Jil Sander Heels and Jul B. Dizon jewelry.

Divine Lee looks amazing in a super sexy Rajo Laurel (again) gown.
Woot Woot!

Sheer Thrill!
Bianca Valerio sizzles in a Joel Escober gown.
I think she is missing some layers of fabric for her skirt. LOL!

Sheer it is. Seems like there was a dress code on sheer fabrics!
Maxene Magalona looks fresh and fierce in a sheer cut-out gown by Veejay Floresca and Jul B. Dizon jewelry.

Also in sheer and in Rajo Laurel, Cherie Gil rocks a white jumpsuit with sheer panels.
Watch out for the red wine sister!

Cleavage in all angles! Bubbles Paraiso in a fiery red cut-out gown.

Georgina Wilson rocks a healthy tan with a sheer Martin Bautista dress and Jul B. Dizon jewelry.

Preview's EIC and a mother of three (!) Pauline Juan wore Rajo Laurel.

Fun and Fab in a Jun Escario number.
Liz Uy looks amazing in this sequined gown.

So was your favorite! Do tell!

*all photos are from Stylebible.ph

See yah later!