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It’s been around 10 months since I started assisting Noel and styling for KC. She’s had other shows (Star Circle Quest kids, ASAP Rocks), but we started on The Buzz for her while the others came and went, so it’s the show that we’ve been doing the longest with her. The Buzz is sortof reformatting, and they want to tone down the fashion and go for a simpler style, though I think we’ve always stayed simple and clean. So I don’t really know how much change we’re talking about here in terms of KC’s wardrobe. These are some of the outfits she’s worn on The Buzz so far.
Noel and I were in Mango (Rockwell), paying for our purchases, when I saw this video playing on the flatscreen behind the counter. It was a fashion show, I assumed by Mango, and I thought, wow, how come I never see those dresses on the rack? I pointed to the screen and asked the store manager as much. “Where do we get that?” asked Noel. Apparently, most of it isn’t really sold in the stores locally, and even the ones that are in stock aren’t even displayed (don’t ask me why). From the ones we liked onscreen, only one was available and it came from a different branch. I believe we got the only piece here in Manila. Plus, we did a lot of additional draping and sewing on this dreamy, peach chiffon dress, so it looks different from the one on their Spring/Summer runway collection.
A tri-color fitted dress by Joey Samson. Shoes from Walter Steiger.
Teal stretch jersey summer dress by Joey Samson. Shoes from Prada.
White halter top and wide-legged nautical pants by Joey Samson. Shoes from Prada.
In sunset colors by Joey Samson
Electric blue suit by Joey Samson
Lavender drape dress by Arleen Sipat
White and black gown by Louis Claparols. Shoes from Walter Steiger
Lilac dress by Noel Crisostomo
Same gown, close-up
Printed silk dress by Noel Crisostomo
Lady Tux by Noel Crisostomo
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Oh wow. I love all the looks you did for her. I especially love the bright colors. Congrats!
Thank you!
Whoever design for Charlene, is absolutely brilliant. Love all of Charlene’s. As for KC, all her outfits are too old fashion for her age. She should be wearing everything Charlene’s wardrobe and give Charlene KC’s wardrobe. We would like to know the brilliant designer for Charlene, we like everything she wears, they’re more for KC’s age!!
I love the way you style her, Leki! I never noticed how fashyon The Buzz was until you started posting pictures here.
Thanks!
But I think the fashion is going to be toned down na daw cos of the reformatting, I dunno. I don’t know how simple “simple” is. We don’t even use much jewelry, sometimes she just wears whatever ring I have on for the day.
As usual, I love how KC always looks. ^_^
Thanks
I like KC’s outfits, except for the Louis Claparols one, which to me was not flattering. I like her Noel Crisostomo & Joey Samson gowns… And I thought her outfits have been quite simple. It’s Charlene’s and Toni’s that need major toning down, not KCs.
Thanks for the input! I guess we’ve had our hits and misses.
fave ko yung lady tux!!!!:)
She also said that was her favorite Buzz outfit ever! Dati her favorite was this Eric delos Santos’ purple sari-like gown from his Spring collection, sayang nga I wasnt able to take a photo of it.
It’s okay if they will tone down the outfits.KC looks her best when she’s in simple outfits with no make up or less make up.She looks gorgeous on the last two outfits.
Less cleavage by the way,purple is her color or mint color.The simplier the better.Hope her make up artist will just keep it more natural.She doesnt need heavy make up.She’s beautiful the way she is.Kindly tell her make up artist.
Purple is her favorite color and we noticed mint nga looks best on her, but she will still choose purple over it. Also, do you know she wears almost no makeup for The Buzz? Carmi erases her foundation for The Buzz, especially if she came from ASAP Rocks (where lighting is really harsh). She doesn’t use eyeliner either, so it’s mostly lipstick, eyebrows and eyelashes. Maybe you meant some other talent/actress, or KC of years ago, handled by a different team.
i love the nautical pants look with the white halter top. Never noticed KC’s looks until now. In fairness, I love her outfits
galing!
That look was one of my favorites, too!
Thanks! 
Surely there are hits and misses! But I love the simplicity and comfort exudes in her style!!! Can you please tell the team that we miss long black straight hair on KC… I find her so elegant with black hair like the one she dons during early years from Paris..Kudos to the team!
Thanks for the feedback!
I like Kc”s simplicity especially pag na tie yung hair niya…laging kaabang abang ang outfit niya
Thank you!
I love Kc’s outfits hmm maybe except for the White and black gown by Louis Claparols. My fave is the Lilac dress by Noel Crisostomo so chic
Sincerely,
Daphne
I love all her outfits… She’s so pretty with or without make up… ally love her simplisity .
kc is really a stunner , less make up and long straight hair is MUST for her ..
KC is a natural beauty, drop dead gorgeous and one of the most beautiful girl globally. Infact, the most beautiful in the Pinoy showbiz in my opinion. However, her wardrobe on the buzz are too old for her age. Charlene is the one with the best wardrobe, more for KC’s age!! There’s about 25 of us here in the office and every single one have voted for everything Charlene wears with one minor changes, that they would a little right below the knee for KC. Modesty is always more classy tan mini at a certain age. They’re all adult now and mini looks a bit silly on them. Little below the knew is classier and more sophisticated!!
OR RIGHT ABOVE THE KNEE!! THEREFORE, PLEASE GIVE KC CHARLENE’S WARDROBE AND RIGHT ABOVE THE KNEE, NOT MINI!
Are you sure we’re talking about the same person? Because we don’t dress KC in minis. Unless you’re referring to her other stylists before we worked with her. None of these photos even show her wearing a miniskirt.