For 6 days/nights I’ve been planning and sketching and researching and window shopping. Finally – 5 mintues ago I’ve come to a final decision – fabric to use and the direction I’m heading. I hope Dexter sees the beauty of each piece tomorrow. Making a clollection is harder than I thought. I was just utterly stuck [...]

I’m not a fashionista but I’m happy to be part in Cebu Street Fashion blog. I only love to play - not overwhelmingly – with clothes and accessories and style them however I think looks and feels good or cool on me. Two bags? Not really, but so if really necessary! I had to carry this newfound [...]

Stylissimo Day 11 Mentor: Dexter Alazas Duration: 2hrs. Place: Radisson Blu | SM City Northwing Atrium   As part of our RLE (related learning experience), I was there to assist Dexter in the dressing room. His model was no other than the stunning Rogelie Catacutan as the Reyna Elena. She was perfect in Dexter’s creation. Although we had [...]

One fits my sketchbooks, the other like a highschool kid’s little purse-backpack. php 250.

Stylissimo Day 10 Mentor: Philipp Tampus Duration: 2hrs. Place: Philipp Tampus Atelier   Ok so I’m super inspired and tired all at the same time. So I’ll make this an all-photo post and fill in the details tomorrow. Just know that we had a great time with Philipp Tampus this morning! Learned a lot, shared good [...]

Unruly hair, nude makeup, coolest plain stained shirt, vest with fringe, sequin gypsy wrap belt, stained white jeans with pleating details. Oh and don’t forget that bright orange nails. photo grabbed from here.

Stylissimo Day 9 Mentor: Dexter Alazas Project: Conceptualizing a Collection for Style Gala Duration: 3hrs. Place: Fame Foundation   Stylissimo Sessions were held at Fame Foundation last Tuesday. Modeling students had a whole day learning experience with Margie Visitacion for their effective communications workshop and with the top pageant coach Orly Cagegas. I witnessed how the kids [...]

I got a text message from Dexter today telling me to go to Harley Ruedas’ shop and asked for my apprenticeship schedule. Am I even ready yet? I don’t know what to expect from this new trip but I know it’s going to do me a big favor. ^_^

In the meantime, I made it through the deadline! Made this little adventure map illustration within an hour – of course that’s the execution alone. Brainstorming is done in days. Can’t show the client’s name yet which goes on that blank wooden signage. This is my share along with other studies made by my designer [...]

Stylissimo Day 8 Mentor: Dexter Alazas Lesson: Styling Models on a Photoshoot Duration: 8hrs. Place: Dexter Alazas Atelier | Camp Marina   Last Friday was a big day for Stylissimo. It was the first Photoshoot for both Fashion Modeling and Fashion Design students. When they handed me the gowns and suit, I had no idea what [...]