Jun Escario Resort Bride 2014

Palawan is one of the breathtaking  destinations in the Philippines. Globally renowned for having one of the wonders of the natural world-The Underground River-is also popular for its pristine white beaches and is home to one of the most beautiful picture perfect places-Flower Island.  Fashion and nature come together as the setting for Jun Escario's Resort Bride line for one of the country's top bridal magazines, Metro Weddings.  The designer's one of a kind gowns worked the nature as each piece showcased the beauty of silhouette, design and style.  From the simplicity to the most intricate of detailing, the "Resort Bride" line is targeted specifically for beach destination weddings. 

One of the most memorable shoots, the author and his team covered the entire island as the backdrop for each captivating layout.  Gowns, jewelry and loads of water(to prevent dehydration) were carried around with joy as work becomes play in an endless see of fun and laughter.  Adding sparkle to this shoot were the prized and Philippine's pride Jewelmer South Sea Pearls. Golden moments were made in this 4 days and 3 nights trip where postcard sunsets and endless aquamarine hues delight our daily views. The perfect getaway for sun worshippers and beach lovers, one is embraced by the cool sea breeze, serenaded by the lullaby sounds of nature and mesmerized by the allure of rustic luxury like no other. A lasting memory filled with happiness constantly reminds the team of the unforgettable experience and the longing to come back as the island awaits for our return.

Photography by Sandor Simon, creative direction and fashion styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., makeup and hairstyling by Fatima Rabago, associate stylists Rudolph Leonor and Mikka Velasquez, modeled by Petra and Fatima(Mercator).  All gowns by Jun Escario.  Jewelry by Jewelmer.  Shot on location in Flower Island, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines.

For Inquiries:

Jun Escario 

2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati city.

Jewelmer Joaillerie showrooms 

 Alabang Town Center, Resorts World, The Peninsula Manila, Makati Shangrila, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 5, Head Office , Mall of Asia , Megamall, Shangrila Plaza Mall, Trinoma, Ayala Center Cebu, Abreeza Mall Davao. 

Flower Island

For Inquiries and Reservations please call : +63 917 504 5567. Website: www.flowerisland-resort.com

November 2011 Magazine Covers in the Philippines

November is a stone throw away from Christmas and the days til weeks of celebration is closing in.  The return of of the holidays signals the comeback of models and beauty queens on the cover of Manila glossies not to mention the one and only superstar--Nora Aunor.  Seems like Manila is picking up the global trend of bringing back models on the covers plus a parade of the hottest young actresses in local tinseltown. Enjoy this months roster of cover-worthy beauties.

Too Many Walls

Baroque.  Loving the term and everything that comes with it.  Was recently assigned to do a bridal editorial for Metro weddings with the theme in mind and couldn't help but get an overload of ideas. The venue for the shoot was held at Illustrado restaurant in Intramuros, Manila.  The "walled city" was the perfect backdrop for this wonderful concept. The idea of preserving structures that remind us of history is significantly noble.  Both interiors and exteriors of the place were well kept and glad to still having a structures of the like still around.  The huge old house was transformed into an establishment that had a coffee shop, fine dining resto and a ballroom for events. We had an early call time at the walled city, with 10 gowns from the best designer's, jewelry and shoes in the country--this shoot was bound to be a great one.  From one layout to another, the feeling was like being transported in a glorious era as we tried to impart through the concept and pieces a part of history.  It was a super fun shoot where we could constantly all tease each other while dripping in sweat.  Laughter echoed through the walls and hallways as if there was nothing but the stillness of air.  The shoot went quick and fast as usual as the team moved in organized chaos.  Loving how everything flowed out well through and through.  If only the walls could talk, am sure whatever was there celebrated with us as we became part of Illustrados history.

For the man of the times by Salvatore Mann Black Label.

Holiday hues from Parisian.

Tanned by Salvatore Mann Black Label.

Step worthy by Parisian.

Precious delights made by Joyce Makitalo.

Bejeweled blitz by Joyce Makitalo.

Ornate masterpiece by Nicole Whisenhunt.

Nicole Whisenhunt.

Fantastic belt by Nicole Whisenhunt.

Pearl of a difference.

Makeup artist Bobby Carlos works on model Grace Tagle while assistant makeup artist Tintin Catalan Samaniego smiles on.

Max Factor's Bobby Carlos with Metro Weddings Krisa Tiongco.

Assistant makeup artist Tintin Catalan Samaniego works on model Pedro Mologni.

Tales from the South Sea from Jewelmer.

Masterpieces by Joyce Makitalo.

Let there be light.

Color combination.

Old world charm.

Pastel.

Set in stone.

Of flowers and vines.

Somewhere in time.

Golden.

On set.

Hairstylist Jim Geurrero works on model Pedro Mologni in a modern tux  by Joey Samson. .

Blast from the past.  Grace Tagle in a Jun EScario.

Under the shade.

A minute of waiting.

Welcome.

Far away.  Associate stylist Mikka Velasquez, Bobby Carlos, Mary Grace Caison and associate stylist Rudolph Leonor(far right).

The new guards.  Photographer Joan Bitagcol and Metro Weddings' Fashion Editor Ana Lloren.

There's no bird.

Surprise visit. Designer Frederick Peralta.

Never ending story.