Sexy Pouts

It's been more than a month since Philippine Fashion Week ended, but I'd like to share with you some of the best looks that L'Oreal Paris has created for the shows.

It seems that the creative minds behind the recent Philippine Fashion Week shows all had the same idea of playing with lip color for this season.  From almost-nude-pinks of Noel Crisostomo to sexy plums of Lizanne Cua, there’s a lipstick hue that will work for the look you desire.  Take your cue from these runway looks, courtesy of L’Oreal Paris, and see how you can pull them off:

Sassa Jiminez keeps it clean and crisp with false lashes and glossy fuchsia lips.

 

Noel Crisostomo intensifies the sexy pale pink lips with smokey eyes.

Lizanne Cua goes for the dominatrix look with smoldering eyes and a refreshing pick of plum lipstick.

Eric delos Santos breaks the rule (and how we love it!) by choosing to complement orange lips with turquoise-lined eyes.

Chris Diaz’s bold pink puckers are softened with matte brown eyeshadow.

 

I can't wait to try these looks for the upcoming parties ;)

Spotted at Fashion Week

My last post on Philippine Fashion Week:  What's an event without "fashyon" peeps? :D  Here's a bunch of them:

My boss and Fashion Editor of I section (Manila Bulletin), Joyce Fernandez, 
wore this waistcoat by Milkwear (bought in early 2000).  
Something "old" but surprisingly very hot right now!

I love pink, and this shoulder-padded jacket is a winner!

I think I've found someone who appreciates color as much as me :D Love the bright happy hues!

The neon pops of pink and blue makes it more interesting.

Lovin' the beaded bag of Inquirer's Leica Carpo

Preview gals Cit-cit Sioson and Lyca Puno show that black isn't boring.

Jenni Epperson is actually one of my mentors—I learned a lot from this lady :)

Andre Chang has exceptional tastes! His shoes are of his own design.

Andre's sister Daryl Chang is also amazing! Love her style.

Liz Uy proves that you don't need to show off skin to get noticed.  
Two thumbs up for her fringe booties!

Metro's Mela de Luna kept the rocker chick going in heels with metal hardware.

Carla Humphries looks so hot in Charina Sarte.

JC Buendia is such a humble yet uber-talented designer.

Fellow schoolmates (back in St. Jude), hardworking stylist Sidney Yap with Charmain Tan

Blaise Lim pulls off an all-blue ensemble.

Louis goes for the extra punch with striped piping detail; polo by Levenson Rodriguez.

... and introducing the ladies (merchandisers of Ladies Fashion) of SM, Pia Abad

Chinggay, Ingrid and Jocas

Anj and Stef

Another schoolmate, Melody Cu, with Alexa

their in-house stylist, and suit designer, Levenson Rodriguez

Stylebible.ph got interns to shoot for them. Mark took a photo of me, and I couldn't resist asking if we met before.  
OMG! I hosted his prom party for Pink magazine about three years ago. 
How nice to have bumped into him again :)

As for me? It's definitely been a while since I've attended events and really dressed up for them. 
Click on this link to find out what I wore and by who ;)

Last, but not the Least

Words are not enough to describe how fabulously breathtaking Michael Cinco’s Holiday 2010 collection is, which received the Producer’s Award for “Best Show of the Season,” from Philippine Fashion Week. Inspired by the opera Madama Butterfly, his latest collection transported the audience to another realm where Old-World Japanese glamour is infused with the creative mind of the Dubai-based designer.

From the moment Jo-Ann Bitagcol stepped out, we were mesmerized. The first set of all whites and nudes focused on the exquisite craftsmanship. Cinco has successfully created the powerful yet graceful mix of soft fabrics and structured bodycon silhouettes.

A bit more color was injected with a climactic convertible outfit by Ria Bolivar. Like a man watching a geisha as she does her moves of seduction on stage, my eyes were hooked on Bolivar. She took off the first layer of her cocktail dress and converted it into a kimono, giving it a totally different but equally jaw-dropping number.

A multitude of exquisitely beaded gowns came out after. Each, totally different from the former. Each, having its own distinct style and color combination. But all of them mirrored the designer’s basic principles and trademark work—amazing beadwork on the bodice.

Though quite known for making glamour gowns like that of Angel Locsin’s for the International Emmy Awards, Cinco has proven that he is also well adept in making cocktail dresses. With beaded bodices as his base, in either gradient tones or contrasting ones, these short dresses come with asymmetrical hemlines, full-skirt styles, even with floral appliqués that give them a more playful and youthful vibe.

It was a show that we secretly wished didn’t have to end. But we knew it was about to when the bridal collection followed. 

Jasmine Maierhofer looked every inch the dreamy bride in an off-white, beaded tube gown that had a voluminous skirt with cascading, beaded appliqués. No jewelry was on her, except on her coiffed hair that had tons of sparkling brooches, giving an aura of fantasy.

Such a grand finale, indeed, for Philippine Fashion Week.  

Thank you for sharing your talent and for making this memorable collection, Michael Cinco!

Fashion Week Peeks 4

If you love SM shoes as much as I do, then you'll surely fall in love with their clothes.  Here are my top picks:

Hitting the beach means more than just bringing your bikinis:

I'm no corporate gal when it comes to style preference, but I wouldn't mind wearing these:

Nautical gets reinvented in double-breasted styles, and cropped jackets paired with shorts shorts:

Ethnic tribal is one of the hot trends for 2010.

My seat mates and I have nothing but praises to give to this giant fashion retail house.

I can't wait to his the store this weekend.  See you all there ;)