Showing posts with label designer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label designer. Show all posts
Monday, April 5
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.
Wednesday, July 8
A Girl's Dream Gown
One of the perks of being a bride is that you get to meet tons of cool designers somewhere between the pre-planning and the actual planning stage. I was fortunate enough to set appointments with some of the premiere designers here in Manila and what do you know, most of them will draw for you even if you haven't booked them yet.
So here are some of the sample drawings from Paul Cabral and Frankie De Leon.
So here are some of the sample drawings from Paul Cabral and Frankie De Leon.
Tuesday, February 17
Wedding 101: The Gown Designer
Hmmm nothing seems to excite brides more nowadays than the thought of wearing those perfectly laced/beaded/poofed/trained bridal gown. I, however, am finding it hard to choose from all the designers available. I only have one rule, I want it to look like it was made for a rockstar!!
1. Puey Quinonez - The first on the list of designers I wanted to meet. Chalked it up to admiring Cheska Garcia's gown but I couldn't help but be all gaga about this one. This was one meeting I was truly excited about. Hmm I think I even put on my power-me-up lip gloss eventhough I knew he's gay. The good thing about him is that he will draw for you. Not his best effort of course, he saves that until you booked him. But at least you get a sense of what kind of designer he is and if he is the one man for you. (hee) Another plus point is that he seems to listen to your suggestions, early signs that he is easy to work with.
$$$: Not as expensive as I thought, Php 100,000 for the bride, Php 250,000 for the entire entourage including the moms.
2. Veluz Reyes - I have been stalking her blog for ages. Love the intricacies in her designs. A bit too girlish for me though, so thought it best to meet up with her first. And whatdoyouknow she whips out this absolutely adorable, i cant-believe-it's-so-me design. I went with my best friend and fiance (who of course will just feign interest, he doesnt need to know the difference between tulle from lace) and the best friend agrees that the detailing on the skirt is just so rockstar-wannabe-ish. In other words, perfect for ksp's like me :) (wink) Too bad though that she is fully booked for the entire month of December hence she can't accept anymore entourage orders. Wonder if I can still squeeze in a mom or two there.
$$$: I don't know her average rate but because of the detailing in the gown she designed cost would be around Php 93,000.
3. Paul Cabral - The motherload of designers. I swear his place was just too swanky, me and the fiance were whispering when we got there (afraid to break anything!) I have been bringing my laptop in all my meetings, you know to show the designer the look and feel I was going for... normally they are very receptive of the idea with Paul, hmm, how did he break it to me gently??
Paul: You know, for that design kelangan matangkad ka (ouch! short of saying I was bansot!) or you should at least wear a four inch heels (double ouch, the fiance was there in all his 5'5 glory)
---- . ----
Paul: Can I see your shape?
Jake stands up
Paul: I-curve mo yung dress para I can see the silhouette. (Jake does so) Ay, kelangan mo nga ng courset. (Ouch ouch, not only am I short, I apparently am too fat that I would need an 18th century restricting woman's fashion as part of my gown.)
Jake: I want really long train ah, mga from this to that.
Paul: Ay, hindi kaya sa budget. Shmpre pag may train kelangan may mga details. Ang panget, parang kumot pag plain lang. (Ok, ok, im short, fat and now I am poor... sigh! wink)
But i sort of appreciate all these. At least he tells you as is. If you do book him there won't be any confusion as to what the agreement is/was and you're assured that you're wedding gown really is suited for your body type. After all not everyone can have Heidi Klum's body.
$$$: Php150,000 starting cost for the bridal gown. His entourage package which runs up to Php 250,000 only includes the MOH, 2 bridesmaids and 3 flowergirls. (You can nego for the secondary sponsors or the mothers but he cannot accomodate both for that price)
One more designer to meet and it's decision time. Tick tock tick tock.
1. Puey Quinonez - The first on the list of designers I wanted to meet. Chalked it up to admiring Cheska Garcia's gown but I couldn't help but be all gaga about this one. This was one meeting I was truly excited about. Hmm I think I even put on my power-me-up lip gloss eventhough I knew he's gay. The good thing about him is that he will draw for you. Not his best effort of course, he saves that until you booked him. But at least you get a sense of what kind of designer he is and if he is the one man for you. (hee) Another plus point is that he seems to listen to your suggestions, early signs that he is easy to work with.
$$$: Not as expensive as I thought, Php 100,000 for the bride, Php 250,000 for the entire entourage including the moms.
2. Veluz Reyes - I have been stalking her blog for ages. Love the intricacies in her designs. A bit too girlish for me though, so thought it best to meet up with her first. And whatdoyouknow she whips out this absolutely adorable, i cant-believe-it's-so-me design. I went with my best friend and fiance (who of course will just feign interest, he doesnt need to know the difference between tulle from lace) and the best friend agrees that the detailing on the skirt is just so rockstar-wannabe-ish. In other words, perfect for ksp's like me :) (wink) Too bad though that she is fully booked for the entire month of December hence she can't accept anymore entourage orders. Wonder if I can still squeeze in a mom or two there.
$$$: I don't know her average rate but because of the detailing in the gown she designed cost would be around Php 93,000.
3. Paul Cabral - The motherload of designers. I swear his place was just too swanky, me and the fiance were whispering when we got there (afraid to break anything!) I have been bringing my laptop in all my meetings, you know to show the designer the look and feel I was going for... normally they are very receptive of the idea with Paul, hmm, how did he break it to me gently??
Paul: You know, for that design kelangan matangkad ka (ouch! short of saying I was bansot!) or you should at least wear a four inch heels (double ouch, the fiance was there in all his 5'5 glory)
---- . ----
Paul: Can I see your shape?
Jake stands up
Paul: I-curve mo yung dress para I can see the silhouette. (Jake does so) Ay, kelangan mo nga ng courset. (Ouch ouch, not only am I short, I apparently am too fat that I would need an 18th century restricting woman's fashion as part of my gown.)
Jake: I want really long train ah, mga from this to that.
Paul: Ay, hindi kaya sa budget. Shmpre pag may train kelangan may mga details. Ang panget, parang kumot pag plain lang. (Ok, ok, im short, fat and now I am poor... sigh! wink)
But i sort of appreciate all these. At least he tells you as is. If you do book him there won't be any confusion as to what the agreement is/was and you're assured that you're wedding gown really is suited for your body type. After all not everyone can have Heidi Klum's body.
$$$: Php150,000 starting cost for the bridal gown. His entourage package which runs up to Php 250,000 only includes the MOH, 2 bridesmaids and 3 flowergirls. (You can nego for the secondary sponsors or the mothers but he cannot accomodate both for that price)
One more designer to meet and it's decision time. Tick tock tick tock.
Wednesday, November 12
Current Obsession: Philipp Tampus
Team Philipp! Posting his finale collection... I'm loving the very feminine detailing. Flowy with just the right amount of frou-frou. Check out how he was able to modernized crochet... Pretty neat!
Tuesday, September 23
Fashion at the 2008 Emmy Awards
One of the things i look forward to during awards shows is the red carpet arrival of the stars. At this year's Emmy's they did not disappoint. I'm loving the fact that the major crowd drawers are now parading around in gowns by the more cutting edge designers. Of course the classics will always remain but this year found a good mix from the two.
I love love this Elie Saab gown worn by Marcia Cross. It has all my favorite elements working for it: the tulle, the lace flowers, the complete gily girl statement.
My top two fave gowns as worn by Vannessa Williams
I love love this Elie Saab gown worn by Marcia Cross. It has all my favorite elements working for it: the tulle, the lace flowers, the complete gily girl statement.
Saturday, August 16
Designer Digs
Since i'm on a blogging frenzy tonight...must be from all the Coke Zeroes i've been sipping at Elaine's party. Anyways, i just got a text from designer-dress-importer-extraordinaire, Charlene Nocom that there are new arrivals of Marc Jacobs', DVF, BCBG, Max Mara, Bebe and a whole lotta designer digs. Private sale starts tomorrow August 16-17. Her showroom is located at 9H Greenbelt Parkplace, C. Palanca St. Legaspi Makati. You need to let her know first though if you're coming. It's a private sale for friends and friends of friends afterall...(which is why i am sharing this info with you guys hehe) For those interested just send me an email at jake_pua623@yahoo.com so that i can give you her contact info.
I have been by her place twice already. Everytime she helds one of her private sales i make it a point to come. Here are some of the stuff i purchased previously. I'll post the others when i have worn them already hehe. The one in the middle was what i was wearing when dear manongski proposed to me... :)
Red short mini dress by Bebe, Grecian inspired dress by Sharhanna, Cocktail dress: BCBG
I have been by her place twice already. Everytime she helds one of her private sales i make it a point to come. Here are some of the stuff i purchased previously. I'll post the others when i have worn them already hehe. The one in the middle was what i was wearing when dear manongski proposed to me... :)
Red short mini dress by Bebe, Grecian inspired dress by Sharhanna, Cocktail dress: BCBG
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