The Most Memorable PFW show

I think it's safe to say that the last PFW was the very first time they ever hosted a children's fashion show, and it was amazing!  It was held on the Day 1, right after the opening show with Pond's.  I rushed up to the 3rd floor as soon as I can.  I was able to get a good spot in front and center, and this is what I was able to catch:

A teenager dressed in medieval costume was playing "Telephone" by Lady Gaga with a violin, which served as the "background" along with an LED screen.  Here are some of my favorite outfits:

Hope these long tulle skirts are available

Who says black and white doesn't look good on kids?

The floral hair accents are adorable!

These pretty little ladies look so sweet in their floral numbers.

Guess who did the finale walk?

Spotted: Jinkee Pacquiao, with her kids, supporting her daughter

... who escorted by two dashing boys, too! :)

Congratulations, SM Children's Wear, for a wonderful fashion show.

Can't wait for the next one ;)

Last PFW Hurrah

We waited for more than an hour before Cesar Gaupo's show commenced.  Here are the peeps we hung out with for the last night of PFW:

Ces Orena-Drilon in a Charina Sarte dress, with Jill Stuart pumps and Joyce Orena accessories

JP Singson who took people shots for Metro magazine that night

The MEGA magazine team

Ingrid Chua-Go of thebaghag

You just gotta love these three:

Daryll Chang (in a Forever 21 maxi dress which I helped her pick out), Andre Chang, and Liz Uy

Will repost my article on my feature on Cesar Gaupo as soon as it comes out.

PFW's Finale Show

Spent most of this week writing about PFW for Manila Bulletin, giving me less time to update this blog.  So, for today (and for the week), let me leave you with a video clip of Cesar Gaupo's fashion show—which served as the closing show for PFW Spring/Summer 2011:

Isn't Cesar Gaupo the cutest? :) 

Will post people shots and my article on Gaupo next week. Have a great weekend! :D

Golden Muses

This was printed last Friday in Manila Bulletin. For those who wasn't able to get a copy :)


A gilded collaboration between fashion and beauty


Philippine Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 kicked off the series with a show by four of the country’s well-loved designers, as handpicked by renowned beauty brand, Pond’s. Along with these creative artists, they also showcased “12 of the most beautiful and radiant women that best represents the Pond’s Gold Radiance line.” “We really selected the best of the best and so (PFW organizer) Joey Espino gladly allowed us to open PFW,” shares senior brand manager Jacqueline Yuengtian.


Starting the show was Dennis Lustico, with model Ria Bolivar in a pale gold fitted tube dress with orange-rust fringe detail. Other designs, such as Marina Benipayo’s, had a strip of gold glitter for that added dash of sparkle.

Rissa Mananquil’s wraparound sleeveless top and full skirt was no surprise to us. Designer JC Buendia, who is quite known for his well-tailored styles, has managed to put a refreshing twist to his staple designs with orchids (in the same muted gold tone as his chosen fabric) as his accessory du jour.

Model and host Joey Mead sashayed in a flowing gold lame dress that perfectly complements her sexy morena skin. Although most Pinays are still quite conservative when it comes to lame fabrics, Jun Escario’s collection proves that anyone can wear a lame dress. His creations are simple and sexy, with intricate beadwork that blends with the dresses.

The Middle East served as Rajo Laurel’s inspiration, with intricate embellishments that work well with his choice of white and beige combination. Mikaela Lagdameo Martinez’s beaded bolero was everyone’s favorite, as well as Divine Lee’s long gown, which played with the curves of the body by strategically placing the sheer fabrics along the lower abdomen.

For the finale, Pond’s Gold Radiance’s endorser was formally introduced with Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales walking out in a fully beaded, patterned, fitted, long- sleeved gown by Laurel as well.

The show was all about appreciation among the brand, the designer, and the models, with each giving credit to the other via the projector that served as part of the backdrop. It is this powerful mix of beauty and style that brings out the radiance in a woman, as demonstrated with the support of this elite group of designers and Pond’s.

Fashion Week Posts Week ;)

Philippine Fashion Week is over, with me attending the closing show by the famed Cesar Gaupo last Sunday.  It was definitely a must-watch.  But for today, let me share with you the opening show of PFW:

The invite says "Gates Will Open at 6:30."  When they say gates, they really meant "gates" hehe...

The piano man played his music to keep us company.  Food and drinks were served as well, but I used the waiting time to take photos of the opening show attendees :)

The Preview team from left to right: Lyca Puno, Cit-Cit Sioson, Cindy Go, Anna Canlas and Eugene

Manila Bulletin colleague Cherry Tan

Stylebible.ph's Nikki Santiago who was part of my staff before. So proud of her :)

Photographer Sandro Paredes working it

Meg's Carla Villanueva and Teej Nepomuceno

Puey Quinones, Leah Puyat and Bibai Gasaino

I love this set of siblings, so cute in leopard prints :) Daryll and Andre Chang

Photographers Daniel Tan and Noel Pabalete

Me with my godsister and Senior Brand Manager of Pond's, Jacqueline Yuengtian.  The show is sponsored by Pond's Gold Radiance, BTW

Finally, the gate opens with host Tessa Prieto-Valdes doing a short intro

Will talk about the show proper in Manila Bulletin, but here's a photo of what the collections were all about: shades of gold as presented by four designers (Dennis Lustico, JC Buendia, Jun Escario and Rajo Laurel) and modeled by 12 handpicked muses.  Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales was also presented as Pond's Gold Radiance endorser.

I just had to take a photo of Liz Uy and Pauline Juan after the show.  Lovin' the fur coat and the Fendi Peek-a-Boo bag of Liz; Pauline's sheer leopard printed dress is subtly sexy, too!

And finally, a photo with some friends: Charmain Tan, makeup artist Cherry Pacheco, me with fellow blogger and schoolmate, Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com

Whew! Will post more tomorrow :)

Hope you all had a great long weekend!