Parisian Summer 2011 Lookbook

After more than a month since my Boracay entries, our shoot is finally on print.  Fashion forward shoe brand Parisian presents its 2011 Summer lookbook.  The latest and hottest in both bags and shoes are trendsetting the local retail scene in front row style.  Spot on the trend detailing and a kaleidoscopic spectrum of the most wanted hues display an irresistible global appeal to tickle your excitement.  Touch the color from neutral tones to the boldest of brights and there's no mistake this time, it's all a matter of choice. Satisfy your shoe fetish in an array of must-haves such as flats, wedges, platforms and towering heels that will keep you parading the days of summer. The shoe fits perfectly in a variety of prints, braids, cutouts and fantastic wood works. Wonder in delight with these cheap chic items sure to make a bold statement to compliment your updated wardrobe.  Parisian has definitely made a mark in local retail landscape by raising the style bar to international standards.  More importantly, with their new and improved comfort, you can keep on walking all day and night worry free.  Step ahead of the pack and strut your style in stellar confidence because it will never be the same without a Parisian.

Shot on located in Boracay Island.  Photography by Pat Dy, Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., associate styling by Belle Camarsi, Reg Rodriguez, Donna Gonzales Lim and Rudolph Leonor.  Makeup by Bobby Carlos, makeup assistant Ria Aquino, hairstyling by Felicity Son. Parisian is exclusively available at all SM Department Stores nationwide.

Bali High

A photographer friend of mine, Pat Dy ( One of Manila's top wedding photographer), recently introduced a new venture he's involved with--Balinese art.  Baliwood is a furniture and artifact line for those who fancy and are into Asian design.  The fusion of wood with desaturated colors create a modern touch to their pieces leaving "new old" impressions. Clearly these contemporary furniture and fixtures reflect the uniqueness of culture and lifestyle of Bali.

Row your boat.

Seat of power.

On all fours.

Chic stands.

Wood works.

Baliwood is nothing too intricate or ornate.  Forget dark wood and the idea of something ancient and old. The line is simple, stylish and functional well-fitting for the contemporary lifestyle.  Cabinets, chairs, tables and artifacts make perfect decorative highlights for the home. Made of hardwood teak and sandstone, all products are  are highly weather resistant and suitable both indoors and outdoors.  So if you have a penchant for Balinese art, these are definitely good finds to satisfy your Asian fixations.

Hands in heaven.

Stone white. 

Twin flame.

Burst of color.

Baliwood is located at the third floor 347 Ortigas Avenue, East Greenhills, Mandaluyong city ( A few blocks from La Salle Greenhills).

Thank you so much The Fashion Eggplant for passing on this award and am really honored.  Another inspiration to continue this online literary pursuit.  And with this award comes the following:

7 things about me that you don't know:

1.   I love the sun so much and I really don't care even if it hurts.
2.   Fashion and food is a passion I cannot live without.
3.   The true essence of being stylish is having a personal distinct look
that's not a mimic or clone from a glossy magazine.
4.  Comfort dressing is an imperative style essential.
5.  Trash can never look class.
6.  I'm a firm believer of  the man wearing the clothes and NEVER the clothes
wearing the man.
7.  Life is so much fun in everything crazy beautiful.

I am passing on this award to 15 People (this list to follow)
http://loveandlashcurlers.blogspot.com
missdonata.blogspot.com
kouturekitten.blogspot.com
midnightcool.blogspot.com
thekabog.blogspot.com
passportsprada.blogspot.com
isabelgatuslao.com

For Your Eyes Only

Have you ever wondered how an excellent Ad campaign is made?  Those beautiful billboards you see along edsa, store window displays, posters in the malls, catalogues and on the pages of glossies and broadsheets are all products of meticulous hard work.  From concept brainstorming to pre-production and production to printing, "the process" is like putting pieces of a big puzzle together.  It is no easy feat creating  an image of a brand or product.  For the consumer, all they see is the output which is left to their personal judgement. But for the team who's hands get all dirty to achieve this, the objective is to sell the image, promote a look or make a statement. With it comes heavy research, product development, buying, sourcing and the list goes on and on. Everything is planned well and it's not something you think of out of the blue or for the moment.  For the greater majority, it's just a matter of liking it or not.  To give you an idea of what happens behind the scenes, here is a sneak peak behind the smiles of SM's Shoes and Bags Summer Campaign shoot in Boracay.

Jack in the box?

This was the set up since 5am.

Rolling stones at 7am.

Retouch. 

A stone throw away.

Clipping on.

Gio and Rudolph with clothes in line.

Peter's instant set up.

Pat and Laura's smile check.

Formal setting.

Each shoot is different from one another in terms of looks, style and proportion but the effort put into it is all the same.  No shoot is greater or lesser than the other because they are all a result of collaborative efforts from each member of the team.  Professionally, everyone is integral and important from the client, agency, photographer, stylists, makeup artist, hair stylists, models and assistants.  Based on experience,the real key aside from what I've mentioned earlier is chemistry.  With no walls to be broken down,the invisible ties that bind us makes every shoot faster, lighter and easier. 


Rudolph wearing 21 Men.

Bobby wearing SM Wayferer.

Belle wearing Ray Ban.

Ria wearing Ray Ban Wayferer.

Donna wearing Chanel.

Rina wearing Ray Ban.

Reg wearing Anne Klein.

The author wearing Tom Ford.



Island Smiles

I'm back!!!  After four days of work and super fun in the renowned island of Boracay I know I will be coming back.  The next few days will be all about my stay so please stick it out with me. After being there for the Nth time, Bora can still be quite captivating.  This trip was special because it was the first time SM shoes and bags department shot their campaign in the island.  It was a big group (23 to be exact) and with us were 13 balikbayan boxes filled with more than a hundred pairs of shoes and bags in total (men's and ladies),  and the latest merchandise to come out this summer 2011.  IN between shoots, we had our own shoot as well and with it were smiling faces under the sun against the palette of blues in the endless horizon. 

Belle wearing an oversized blouson top by The Ramp, white shorts by 50th Ave, silver and black rosette bag from Bangkok, black hat from Boracay and sunglasses by Ray Ban.

Rudolph wearing blue tee from Topman, board shorts by Ezekiel, bracelets from H & M,  sunglasses from 21men, vintage sling from Springfield and Fedora from Texas.

Ria wearing a dress by Forever 21, bikini top from Taiwan, sling bag from Boracay and sunglasses by Ray Ban.



May wearing printed tee by Mango, sunglasses by Ray Ban and hat from Nothing But Water.

 

Mau wearing a printed orange tee by F & H, board shorts by Bench, sarong and sunglasses both by SM and printed sling.

Reg wearing a stripes top and orange shrts both by Forever 21, yellow sling bag from Bangkok, slippers by Havaianas, necklace by PeaceLoveFashion and straw hat from Boracay.

Mikey wearing a vintage polka dot printed long sleeve polo, white tee by Topman, shorts by Mental and sunglasses by Aldo.

Bobby wearing a gray tee from Muji, printed board shorts by Gaspard Yurkievich, armband by Paul Smith, nylon robot bag and sunglasses both by Prada.

Pat wearing a printed tee from UNiqlo and boardshorts from Quicksilver and sunglasses by Hugo Boss.



Gio wearing a striped long sleeve shirt from Topman, scarf by Terranova and sunglasses by SM accessories.

 

Donna wearing  flowy cotton top by Topshop, printed shorts by Mango, leather fringe bag from a bazaar, sunglasses by Chanel and fedora from Bangkok.



Rina (left) wearing a printed tee by Forever 21 and sunglasses by Ray Ban and Lora (right) wearing a white tee from Giordano, drawstring pants from Old Navy, waterproff sling bag by Pacsafe and native hat from Boracay.

 

The author wearing white v neck tee from Uniqlo, bright fucshia shorts by Joey Samson, printed tote by Marc by Marc Jacobs and sunglasses by Tom Ford.

Work never seems like it when there's a lot of fun involved.  The fun in work is a different experiemce altogether.  Without it, the work life would be meaningless.  Finishing almost 56 layouts including options (atleast for ladies bags and shoes) was a miracle to accomplish.  But with a great team, a lot of sweat and endless laughs...everything was so worth it.

From ear to ear :-)