Packing the Ultimate Carry-On

As I've mentioned in a post a couple of days ago, I made a big decision last weekend. Part of that decision is actually traveling, well actually living in a different country. I have been trying to figure out in my head what to bring, what to leave behind, and what to discard on the things that I have. Well, faith brought in this link from the guys at Details.

It includes everything a guy needs to know when it comes to traveling in style. At least, that's what they said. The entire page is dedicated to travel, which includes what to pack in your carry-on, stylish bags for traveling, the perfect travel outfit, celebrity rules for traveling, the best way to pack, and more.

I almost never pack light. I have been known to carry a couple of average sized bags as an overnighter, while my friends carry a back pack. I pack for 6 days for a 3-day trip, and so forth. I mean, you can never know what will happen, so I always pack extra.

Anyway, here are the Details Essentials for the carry-on.

1. Bag ($1970, Louis Vuitton)

The one in the photo costs around $2000 dollars and is by Louis Vuitton, it's leather, and almost susceptible to scratches. I am flying coach btw so I'll probably bring my gym bag from Converse instead.

2. Chunky Cardigan ($1590, Tom Ford)

They say it always gets too cold on airlines so it's always good to bring a cardigan. Not in my case, although the cardigan in the photo would be perfect as a pillow, it would have no use in wherever I am heading because just like the Philippines, it also is a tropical country. Imma bring a lighter cardigan instead.

3. Notepad ($28, Düller)

If long travel hours bore you, bring a notepad with you. And don't forget to bring a pen. It'll come handy when you head over to immigration.

4&5. Tech (Headphones - $200, AIAIAI & Camera - $150, Pentax) 

Noise canceling headphones come handy when your seatmates, or the flight attendant, try to bother you. Another good option, fake sleeping! Also good choice for tech is a digital camera, so you have something to document the trip.

6. Sunglasses ($420, Oliver Peoples)

Not just for protection, these babies will hide your tired eyes. Good call! Although, I am practically blind without my glasses so, next!

7. Scarf ($485, Brunello Cucinelli)

I always bring a scarf wherever I go. Even on short trips, they are very useful. You can even use them to hide into.

8. Sleep Accessories ($268, Alicia Adams Alpaca)

A travel set elevates your feeling to first class almost instantly, too bad my flight is just about 4 hours.

9&10. Storage (Pouch - $25, ACL & Co, Passport holder - $390,  Goyard, iPad case - $450, Burberry, iPod Nano - $179 & iPad - $829)

They'll provide safe enclosures on easy-to-lose, hard-to-find items. On that note, I just bought a Team Manila passport cover. Too cute for words.

11. Extra Clothes (Jeans - $70, Gap, Shirt - $190, Diesel Black Gold, Sweater - $80, Express & Socks - $17,  J. Crew)

It is always good to be prepared with set of clothes in case the airline looses your checked luggage. I had read this on a magazine before and had been doing this ever since. Don't forget to pack underwear and your jewelry on the carry-on as well.

For more information, head over this link and read on!

See yah later!

Piñagayon Fashion Forecast 2010

Last November 25, at the NBC tent here in Taguig City, Philippines, Manila's fashionistas collide for this year's fashion forecast.

Fashion Forecast is an annual designer exhibition which promotes the Philippine Culture and the Arts. It is a show that is conceptualized to explore on design possibilities that makes the present and the future meet. Focusing on Filipino design creations, Fashion Forecast uphold the Filipino innovation on demanding what clothing element would be next.

This year see the talents of designers Alcs Porras, Avel Bacudio, Charette Regala, Eric delos Santos, Frederick Peralta, Jerome Lorico, Louis Claparols, Martin Bautista, Mich Dulce, and Veluz Puno-Reyes.

Was I there? No, but fortunately, the guys from Stylebible were and I am happy to share you the photos.

There were 6 looks per designer, which proves piña is indeed "magayon" ("beautiful" in Bicolano language). Piña is a fabric created from splitting the fibers of the piña leaf and meticulously weaving the resulting filaments.

Here is a video introduction.




And now the photos!


First on my alphabetical list is Alcs Porras . Although the looks in the collection is a little too avant garde for me, it might work for some people with better styling, right? The tiered piña pieces were hand dyed in azure. Then, vinyl and pineapple fabric was used to add punk appeal to his collection.

Next is Avel Bacudio. The collection is done entirely in black. Piña fabric was used to add texture to dresses. There were feather embellishments, grommeted trims, structural bow accents and geometric paneling on the cocktail numbers below.

The finale look of a grommeted body-con dress with a fluted skirt overlay

was modeled by Filipina female actor, Jean Garcia

Number three is Project Runway Philippines participant Charette Regala. Her collection utilizes piña's natural color to add depth to street/sporty looks.

Eric delos Santos comes in next with his take on the piña fabric. The fabric is folded and mixed with glittery applique for his collection. The effect was a glitzy and discordant fusion of cocktail- and disco-wear.

His muse, Marina Benipayo, modeled the finale look

Halfway through my list is Frederick Peralta. The collection is done in colors black and white, fabrics piña and satin. The first five looks were black gowns topped with a piña bolero.

 The finale look, which was the only non black look, was modeled by Georgina Wilson

Jerome Lorico follows suit with his collection. Using piña as a counterpoint to his knit dresses, Jerome successfully mixes pinoy culture with his signature rock and roll sensibility. All the model's faces (except the last one) were covered with a mask and sunglasses adding a mysterious take on his collection.

The exception, is Bubbles Paraiso

Louis Claparols comes in next. His collection uses piña in wonderful layers. Adding geometry and paneling, his looks have some sci-fi and tribal overtones.

Angel Aquino models the finale piece, a loose

Number 8 is Martin Bautista. Martin uses piña alongside another sheer fabric, lace. The entire collection was romantic and super-feminine.

This finale look was modeled by Preview's Beauty Editor, Agoo Bengzon.

Quirky and cute Mich Dulce comes in as the penultimate collection. Using her corsets as the base of the dresses, Mich added layers of piña fabric and her hats to complete the collection. 

Filipina Fashion Icon, Divine Lee with a 22 inch waistline models the finale piece

Ending the list is Veluz Puno-Reyes. She showed the audience her prowess in making bridal gowns done in piña through this collection.

For more information, click on this link.

See yah later!

Women's Menswear

Thom Browne has announced earlier this year that he'll be doing Womenswear for Spring 2011 and I just got the pictures from fashionologie. Thom is known for his slim suits and cropped pants is translating a collection focused on outerwear and trousers.

The collection is very menswear inspired women's clothing. He is planning a full runway show planned for Fall 2011.


Here are some photos.

a white blazer with cute little bows is paired with a white shirt dress

all looks were finished with a long pearl necklace

a sheer tulle overlay is placed as a train, or not

loving the gold aviator glasses, too

an over sized tailored vest is paired with wide legged cropped pants

would this look good on the average women?

 

 an almost nun-like front is an introduction to...

...a very detailed back

a gray three-piece suit for women

I hope the bag goes for sale as well

layers and layers of tailored goodness

there were some pretty prints including this mermaids and fishes look

and back to some serious colors, j'adore the beige and gray combination

Would you ladies covet these? Share your comments.

See yah later!