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Oct202011Malou and Ronald’s prenup shoot in Azucar, Bataan
Tags: outfit of the day, photography, shoes, styling, workI haven't been styling on my own for other people lately like non-commercial, non-TV or non-fashion show work. But I think I lucked out when I decided to take on a pre-nup shoot for the Talagtags....
11 Comments » ...Jul142011Sitting Pretty #1
Tags: accessories, adidas, DIY, outfit of the day, photography, shoes, street fashionI've always wanted to do a series of posts doing outfit shots while sitting on chairs or benches that I take a fancy to. I've never been particularly comfortable doing outfit shots, to be honest; th...
17 Comments » ...Jun172011Campus Charmer at duHubshop!
Tags: duhubshop, models, photography, rtw, shoes, shopping, street fashion, styling, workSo at the end of last month, I collaborated with Ana Sideco of duHubShop, styling for a catalogue shoot. I actually met with Ana a few years before, when my boyfriend introduced us during his exhibi...
3 Comments » ...May122011Braving Bieber traffic for Philippine Fashion Week (Part 1)
Tags: designer, fashion, models, outfit of the day, philippine fashion, philippine fashion week, photographyI have to admit, Philippine Fashion Week is not really my favorite time of the year. Don't get me wrong, I'm very excited when local designers have new collections to showcase. I crave it, and I'm h...
8 Comments » ...Apr192011What makes a diva?
Tags: actors, celebrity, designer fashion workshops manila, events, fashion, malls, models, people, philippine fashion, photography, random thoughts, styling, work, workshopsI was reading a friend's list of his 10 personal rules for dealing with people, when I remembered my own "character-building" encounter with another person from the industry not so long ago. Before...
11 Comments » ...Mar82011Summer's here, and for those lucky peeps who have time to spare at their hands can start taking their pick of summer classes. Modern Academy at The Fort are offering interesting courses. Power Em...
4 Comments » ...Dec72010Another round of styling classes over and done with, this time through Designer Fashion Workshops under Noel Manapat's mentorship. I'm glad I enrolled in this class, though I was hesitant at first, ...
21 Comments » ...Jul122010It may seem strange that I'm writing about PULP magazine here, in a fashion and styling blog. But there are two reasons for this. First, this is my entry to my sister's contest in preparation for Inte...
2 Comments » ...May202010Get Laud with Wild Things and Sahara Summers Part 2
Tags: collaboration, fashion, models, photography, rtw, styling, workThis is the second batch of the photos after the shoot with Focal Length Studio. For a little refresher (since the first part of the post seems so long ago now), FLS people I worked with were Louie ...
5 Comments » ...Apr262010Get Laud with Wild Things and Sahara Summers
Tags: collaboration, fashion, models, photography, rtw, styling, workSo I collaborated with some old friends: Louie Sagabaen, James Dulay, Albert Narral and Edgar Saano, collectively Focal Length Studio. I usually don't like having more than one photographer, but I was...
1 Comment » ...Apr222010Looking for fresh new faces for a leading cosmetic brand's marketing project. At least 20 models are needed, ones who look simple, approachable and fresh-faced, not necessarily artistahin. Females...
4 Comments » ...Apr182010I must say Get Laud is rocking my socks right now. I was browsing through their racks and certainly, if you're looking for some good, affordable dresses for work, they have one of the best collections...
5 Comments » ...Oct292009Calling designers, online boutique and fashion shop owners in Manila!
Tags: fashion, photography, stylingWe are a group of photographers, make up artists, stylists and models who are looking to shoot a fashion spread that will showcase our combined efforts. This will be for our collection and the use...
6 Comments » ...Oct192009Photoshoots are the craziest. The typical scenario would be models in disarray and in various states of undress, the photographers fixing the lights and flashes, the stylist fussing over the makeup ...
2 Comments » ...Oct172009Behind the scenes with Sara Black and Kelly Misa
Tags: fashion, models, philippine fashion week, photography, school of fashion and the arts, styling, workI remember making a sortof fun bet with a friend that I could find a whole girl's night out ensemble (including shoes!) inside SM for under P2000. She was skeptical and wouldn't believe I'd find any...
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