Style Origin 5: Alabang Town Center

It was Sunday and we figured this one would be a working but fun experience.  Going down south to Alabang from Makati can be done 12 minutes via the newly opened Skyway--so rushing to catch the second rehearsal by noon for the Style Origin show wasn't going to be a problem at all.  Without it, it would have taken us an hour to get there.  Call time for the models for their first rehearsal was at 9am, for our team it was around noon.

Stage setting.

No other production I.D. so today I was a model.

The flow of the show.

Director Jackie Aquino (in black), my team and parents of the kids participating in the show here waiting for sound check.

And the band played on.

Models minutes before rehearsals seemed like a haze.

Ms Resorts World- PMAP model Wendy Tabulasa with a good morning wave.

The set up in the mall was almost the same as Glorietta except for two things:  first, the backdrop of the stage was white(instead of red--check out my previous entry) and lastly, backstage was a wee bit small.  36 brands, 12 big racks,40 models, 36 dressers, stylists and production staff--backstage was a riot.  Anyway, we managed to come even before our scheduled time and this author took snaps of the rehearsals.  And for a sunday morning, this wasn't just your ordinary wake up call.

The styling team had to step out for a bit outside the mall to take snaps for this entry.  That day was really hot and we were rushing to do this photo op because we had to hurry to go backstage.  The show was going to start early because there were again a lot of cute kids involved. But we never fail to strike a pose. 

Rudolph wearing a white tee by Topman, blazer by Mundo, pants by People are 
People, shoes by Espadrilles, chain bracelet and bag both byTopman.

Noelle wearing a top and skirt both by F21, neckpiece by Girl Shoppe, colored 
leather cuffs designed by her, and Oxford shoes by Schu.

Donna wearing a top by from China, printed pants from a bazaar, shoes by Charles 
and Keith and black fringe bag from Zara.

Reg wearing a tube top from a Department Store, printed skirt by Peace Love Fashion, 
sandals from Bangkok, watch by Fcuk and sunglasses By Ray Ban.

The author wearing a white v neck tee by Gap, orange trousers by Pablo Cabahug,
yellow glasses by S Cube, slip ons by Everybody Needs A Pair and white bag by RAFE.

The band playing this time around was the show's favorite rock star--the famous Rico Blanco (who also did our Trinoma show).  Spirits were high and energy was quite upbeat.  It was a 35 minute event and everyone seemed to have a great deal of fun.  We are having a quick break for the Holy Week holidays but Style Origin will be back for the Market Market event on April 30.  Hope you guys can still follow us for the remaining five events for the series.  

Rico Blanco.

It's a wrap!!!

   

Afternoon Delight

Noelle in a white top by Mango, denims by Topshop, black belt by H & M,
ballet flats by Banana Republic and bag by YSL.

Bianca in a white tee by Zara Basics, Navy capri with belt by Pimkie, brown leather braided heels by Zara, watch by Givenchy and bag by Goyard. 

It was one afternoon of catching up with everyone(well almost since more of a handful weren't present) after the holidays since schedules were quite hectic and some weren't in town or just semi incognito.  More importantly spending time with one of my "kids" who's currently in town, New York based photographer Noelle Hernandez and returning from her studies in Paris Philippine Star fashion columnist Bianca Salonga.The venue was held at the Ice Cream Bar located at Joya building in Rockwell where they serve good ice cream in a variety of mouth watering flavors (they also serve sandwiches, pasta and other hot dishes as well). Modern, well-decorated and quite inviting, Ice Cream Bar is a super chic quaint hideaway from the scene to be scene.

Heaven in a bar.

Mod interiors.

The ceiling which looked like butter curls.

Light matter.

While waiting for everyone to arrive, we starting exchanging stories while having desserts, cups of coffee and tea one after the other. Photographer Joan Bitagcol arrived and minutes after she was followed by makeup artist and Vinyl on Vinyl co-owner Pia Reyes. Luckily, the owners were undergoing food tasting and was kind enough to make us try a possible addition to their menu-ice cream pizza. And if there's one word to describe it-FAB!!!

Sweet intoxications.

Joan wearing a gray long sleeved cotton top by gap, denim shorts by Levis, dotted printed belt
and black loafers both by Paul Smith, watch by Swatch and black men's bag by Balenciaga.

Must try super yummy banana cream crunch.

Sweet for my sweet.

Pia wearing a navy tank top and denim shorts both by True Clothing Co., houndstooth men's blazer by Benetton, silver rings from HK, black suede booties from SM and slate hobo bag by Rabeanco.

White wash.

The author wearing printed pink tee by Uniqlo, tennis inspired shorts by Joey Samson, aqua watch by
Toywatch, sunglasses by Topshop, green lambskin bag from HK, white laced up shoes by Zara.

After much exchange of tattle tales, teasing and laughter, there's nothing better than quality time with good friends.  The wonderful exchange of energies gives a natural high that's quite gratifying and uplifting. Last to arrive was designer Joey Samson, fashion stylist Corine Alegre and photographer Sara Black.  Wishing we were complete and had more time though but am definitely looking forward to the next. 

From left to right:  Joey wearing a light blue pique top by Giordano Concept,  white pants by Helmut Lang,  laced up sandals by Jil Sander and metal watch by Casio.  Corine in a black top and denim skirt both by TRF, gray heels by Melissa and leather strap bracelet by Arnel Papa.  Sara wearing black top and gray cardigan both  by H&M and gray flats by Aldo.

Brief encounters.