EMF

 Exception Music Festival = unforgettable. I attended it last week and the experience was amazing. I'm such a music lover so I really had a blast. There were three live stages and I felt like a kid roaming around the huge area just to enjoy and not miss a good song the entire night.

 With Camille. Thank you Rima Ostwani as well for the tables and drinks. Everyone- and I mean EVERYONE- had a blast. 

 With Bubbles Paraiso who managed to wear heels the entire time. Hands down to you, Bubbs!

 Close friends: Sean Go, Camille Co, Patricia Prieto and Frank Magalona

 Hat party! My sister Liz and I borrowing some of our friends' hats and wanting them for ourselves 

 There were even fireworks! Ash Rye and Raymond Gutierrez fashionably late.

Okay, so I wasn't really able to take a lot of good photos because I was too busy jumping and singing and dancing, but I tried my best. Thank you also Pat for helping me capture some shots and to Exception Music Festival for making our night epic. BMS.

Esquire Ball 2012

 (Dress Empire gown, BCBG clutch, Angel shoes)

I saw this Alyce dress online and fell in love with it in a heartbeat. Like any other girl, I pressed the "add to shopping cart" button right away without even thinking where I can wear it to. But can you blame me? Who can resist this fully sequined dress?! The color blue is so striking that I just had to get it for myself. Alyce dresses are so nice! I've actually had this gown for over a month now. When I heard about the Esquire Ball- I knew it was the perfect gown to wear for the occasion. For my hair and makeup, I went straight to Jing Monis Salon and got my usual fairy godmother Junie Sierra to do my makeup. I was lucky enough to see Jing himself there- so of course, he did my hair. He put it up in a loose bun so people could see the details of my gown's back. For my accessories, I kept it simple and wore only a few rings. What do you think? I'm so happy I was finally able to wear this gown out. Ordering it all the way from New York is definitely worth it!  

Here are some compiled photos that Camille, Robbie and I took at the Esquire Ball. 

For more photos, please visit Robbie Becroft's BLOG. BMS.

Preview Magazine: The Cover Shoot

Okay... Let me gather all my thoughts: G%#@W!&*J#A?<%P}=#^M<$*!!!!!!!!! Oh, I'm sorry, I just can't express how happy I am that I'm part of Preview Magazine's cover together with bloggers Tricia and Camille. I still can't believe I'm in a cover of a magazine- and it's not just any magazine- it's Preview magazine-- and not only that, it's their big fashion issue! Okay, dramatic I know, pero ibang level ang kaligayahan ko!! I almost fainted when they asked me if I can be part of the cover. I really jumped, shouted and nearly cried. I can still remember my very first feature with Preview: December 2009 with Agot Isidro on the cover and I was on the last page called "best dressed". I was so kilig with the feature and didn't expect I was going to be featured again as one of the best dressed women last 2011. Akala ko yun na yun.. so WOW.. Just imagine my joy when they asked me to be part of the cover. Again, thank you Preview magazine- you made my dream come true. 

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from our shoot:

Being made up by Pong Niu. She's one of my favorite make up artists! The peg was simple: FRESHNESS. Yes, ilayo kami sa usual blogger look namin, which is smokey and hair down, to a clean and fresh look.

 The three make up artists: Pong Niu, Owen Sarmiento and Omar Ermita

 I swear, I've never seen so many shoes for a shoot. The most I've pulled out for a shoot were only 15 pairs of shoes, and mine's are the affordable ones.. These ones are mixes of everything! I can even spot Louis Vuitton heels. 

 I get so kilig every time I see this photo. Being styled by my sister Liz and Daryl Chang and being art directed by my brother Vince. Okay fine, they're my siblings but it's still different in the workplace. May halong pressure!!! 

 Our dresses were origami-inspired and were made designed by THE Cary Santiago. 

I've never met him yet but every time I see his design, I fall in love with it. 

 It's nice to be working with people you love- and I mean working with the Preview team and posing with co-bloggers Tricia and Camille. 

Photographer Paolo Pineda in action. Nakakatawa, everyone is so serious! Hahaha. 

Of course, hindi magtatapos ang blog post nito kung wala akong thank you sa mga taong to:

Paolo Pineda for shooting us and April Lozada/ Tony Santos for assisting

Liz Uy and Daryl Chang for styling and Abby Aranda, MJ Benitez and Meg Manzano for assisting

Vince Uy for art directing

Pong Niu for my make up, Omar Ermita for Tricia's and Owen Sarmiento for Camille's

Mark Familara and Buern Rodriguez for our hair

Beauty and Butter for our nails

Karen Bolilia, Anna Canlas and Daryl Chang for the wonderful article

Celyn Jaravata, my lovely assistant who always takes my BTS/ outfit shots

And of course, Pauline Juan and the entire Preview team. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

And siyempre- never miss ang group shot after the shoot! Too bad Liz and Daryl left already, but at least we're still semi complete. Watch our BTS video HERE.

Please do grab a copy of the issue. The article is really interesting and it will make you learn more about blogging and the internet. And aside from our cover story, there are a lot more engrossing pages like Preview's top 10 picks of brands making their mark in the local retail scene, the designs of PEFTA batch 2011, amazing fashion editorials, etc. Thanks again Preview for putting your faith in us. And to my readers, I promise you won't regret buying an issue! 
And by the way, did I tell you about the Preview App? By simply downloading it for FREE, the country’s modern and stylish Filipina can get exclusive contents, write ups, illustrations and styling tips culled from both the September issue! Download HERE. BMS.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend. Okay, so I really didn't stay for the entire weekend- I just went for an overnight stay but I can still say that the trip was the bomb. In Boracay, you forget your problems and stress. Instead, you ignore the world, relax, eat, party and have fun. Special thanks to my friends to who made the trip extra special. I enjoyed playing water volleyball, sunbathing at Discovery Shores and partying all day and night at White House and Epic. Every second was worth it. BMS.