Forever 21 in the Philippines

 

Finally! I made it to the doors of Forever 21.  It took awhile. I know! I blame hectic work schedule for ruining my shopping life.  But all is well now that I have officially made my first purchase at this oh-so-cheap retail Nirvanna.

Sex and the City 2: On the Red Carpet

This week is going to be Huge for the ladies!  Sex and the City 2 will officially open in Manila this Wednesday.  Me and the girl friends will no doubt be there come opening day. But while waiting, here's a little something to get us by: hot fashion from the stars at the world premiere of SATC 2.

Rafe's Dream Weaver

I am loving Rafe's 2010 Spring Collection.  Dream Weaver boasts of sophisticated handcrafted bags and totes that showcases the work of a Philippine ethnic tribe T'boli.  According to Rafe Totengco, this particular tribe is known for their craftsmanship in brass casting and traditional weaving, which creates a unique fabric called Tanilak.

 

The Katherine, $275

 The Karolina, $275


Gorgeous!

"The fabric is characterized by rhythmically repeated geometric patterns of 

highly stylized human and animal forms, some of which are said to 

represent human figures in traditional housing structures. 

The T'boli weaves this cloth using fibers from the abaca plant, 

a variety of the banana family. The fibers are extracted from the inner 

section of the wild banana plant, dried and separated into strands, 

then joined into long threads needed for weaving."

Photo creds and info: Rafe Totengco

Some Rootote Loving

I seriously need to buy me one of these stylish totes! Hee.  Loving their Campbell Soup design :D It really is high time to retire my plain-'ol Envirosax even if it was a gift from dear friend.  Time to upgrade!

Rootote is locally distributed by Limebasil.  Check out her site for more info.


Location: Hakone

All I want for Christmas...

8 months to go and I am already wishing starting my Christmas list. Hee.  I loved the new "trash" bag from LouisVuitton's Spring/Summer 2010.  Unfortunately it seems a tad too rich for my blood at $1,996.  If it were more classic looking, it's probably worth considering.  But I worry the bag-high I'll get from carrying this will not even last me 1 out of the 12 days of Christmas.

Mango and the City

Last night, silly blogger together with her fab girlfriends were invited to attend the Mango Summer/Spring 2010 fashion show.  I used to be obsessed with Mango but for a time their clothes had become a bit blah.  Glad to say that based on last night's collection, they are back and better than ever.

Fashion Alert: Free Denims!

I discovered this uber-fab store by reading it randomly on my super trendy friend Joni a.k.a Limebasil's blog.  And I have been a fan ever since.  They still have over a month left with their new promo.  Thinking of getting new jeans.  Might as well make it three, right?

House of Vanita

Super late post.  I just finally got hold of these pictures.  Last year, a new brand of lingerie hit the shores of Manila and Manila's finest put on their fabulous cocktail dresses and sky high stilettos for the official launching of Vanita in the Philippines.

I love lingeries!  I used to go to La Senza for their cutesy lingeries and pajamas but with the arrival of Vanita, looks like there's no need for that trip to the Fort  :)

Vanita is a brand of luxury lingerie and swimwear launched formally by Gruppo Solare late last year.  "It is designed specifically for the Philippine market by famed Italian designer Fabiola Marin of the world- renowned Intimissi Group." 

For the soon-to-wed: they have a bridal lingerie that's super cute.  Love it with the knee high stockings!

I heart Veluz (part 2)

Charles & Keith SS 2010

I love Charles & Keith shoes and accessories!  Not only is it fashionably chic it is also super affordable, which has sort of become my fashion mantra for 2010.  Cause this newly wed blogger seriously needs to curb a rather expensive shopping addiction (me thinks a vacuum cleaner must be #1 priority before any shoe purchases are made).

Their new Spring/Summer 2010 collection was shot on location in Africa.  Looks very regal, bravo to their stylist.  The collection has a very ethnic feel to it, embellished with leopard spots, snakeskin patterns and a lot of gladiator-like studs.  Love love!

photos by: charleskeith.com

2010 Oscar fashion

I thought Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin did a great job hosting the 82nd Academy Awards.  I had a few apprehensions when it was first announced, but minutes into their opening I was laughing so hard with Hubby, all apprehension flew away.

Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, the list of awards go on and of course, these are the really important ones.  But heck like most people, I tune in for the fsahion as well.  And this year, there were a lot of hits and a few misses.

The Good

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa's.  She finally got it right after some horrible messes this past awards season.  I love whoever did her hair and make-up.  It made her look twenty years younger AND not in a fake-cosmetic way, mind you.

Project Runway

Lately, I have been sporting a more hobo-ish look.  A survey on my closet reveals that 4 out of 6 newly shopped items are either shredded cover-ups, knee length cardigans or something only a vagabond could love.  But despite my current fashion mood, I am generally loving the 2010 fall rtw collection of Marchesa.  It's prom season here in the Philippines (as the SIL pointed out) and I would have just loved to rock this gorgeous white frilly long gown with the tattoo-inspired shoulder detail, if it was 10 years back.

1. I love asymmetrical dresses.  It gives off that sexy vibe without being over the top. 

During my spare time...

I search that magical site known as Amazon.com for some fabulous-looking army boots.  Finally found 3 pairs that I wanted to order ASAP!!!

Volatile Women's Black Hole Boots, $38.90

R.I.P. to one of the most fashion forward designers of our time

 Alexander McQueen

1969 - 2010

Because it's a Friday...

... I wish I was cool enough to pull off this look,

Love the tights!  Too bad it's not for sale.

Also love those white patented Doc Marten boots 

(anyone going to HK anytime soon?)

Jewelry Exhibit

I recently had another piece made by Kristine Dee, a frou frou-y Gold bracelet.  You might remember me gushing over one of her creations on a previous post.  Well last week I received an invitation from Kristine for tonight's opening of the Triad - An Approach to Futurism Exhibit at Firma in Greenbelt.

Kristine Dee, together with two other jeweler, Michelline Syjuco and Pauline Syjuco will have their strikingly gorgeous pieces exclusively displayed at Firma until October 25.

Photo cred: from kristine's website

No More Shoes.... Seriously!

I finally got myself a pair of knee high boots! Loving the fiance for this.  Yeserday was supposed to be no-shopping day for me still, but thank God the fiance mistakenly thought that a friend's birthday dinner at Mann Hann was inside the Theater Mall instead of the Mann Hann near P.Gueverra St.

Our slight detour to Greenhills gave me the perfect "its-gotta-be-fate" reason to get my much needed boot-love! 

Retail Therapy =Heart Melt

Cheapo find at the Preview Store, Php 1750 only!!!

Spring 2010 Collection

Christian Siriano' Spring 2010 collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  He's by far my favorite Project Runway winner.  A bit cooky sometimes but definitely awesome (and hey he markets himself like a pro)

Wedding 101: I heart Veluz Reyes

Yesterday afternoon, I had my third fitting with Veluz.  This was the first time I get to see what my gown looks like.  The first two fittings were really to just get the lining perfect.  And I can say with no shame whatsoever that this silly blogger has turned into one sappy mush.  Who knew!?

Fashion at the Ball

At the recent Star Magic Ball, ABS-CBN stars came out dressed to impress. I love Kim Chiu in Paul Cabral and Anne Curtis in Michael Cinco gowns.

Photocreds: Stylebible.ph