Sharing the Passion*

Just imagine driving on the road....and suddenly you see a sexy Madonna/Kate Moss look alike in a mini lace dress with a bright red lips
...you slow down....
then you see a very colorful bubbly Dorothy carrying her red shoes looking lost
...you stop wanting to help her....but didn't...
and just as you were about to step on your accelerator...
you see two sizzling HOT chicks in a biker grunge rock clothes ready to destroy anything that comes their way...
you now get out of your car and witness this free breathtaking experience...

...if you were driving around rama9 road on a saturday morning you will be having the pleasure enjoying the view, because we definitely stopped cars last weeked...luckily no accident happened!!!
...so three sets with 2 beautiful models and pairing up with an amazing stylist, my friend natalie...
as my cousin marise said "sharing is loving".... so in this shoot i shared my passion in make-up and styling with nat...and it turned out really good cuz shes a rockin stylist!!watch out new yorkers, she's coming your way soon...
...so we had 2 weeks to prepare for our concepts and we got down to 2, "grunge rock and dorothy from wizard of oz"...as nat was busy making the clothes for the shoot, i was researching for references of make-up to match the styling...and i was so happy it turned out good!!!

i had to use so much black make-up on this shoot..and black eyeshadow has always been my frenemy in make-up..its sooo hard to use..becuz once it smears..u have to do the foundation all over again...but it looks very good in photos...
..i also stumbled this hair salon shop on my way to buying more make-up so i got myself the right tools to make bouffant hair!!!and it really works!!!
i love this shoot because i got time to experiment more with make-up and hair without worrying about the styling...thanks to nat... it's not often you get to work with a good stylist!!!
and i had 4 make-up changes in limited time and still it turned out alright...wooohoo...

so this is our work of art!!!
photos from my godfather: Manny Librodo
and his workshop attendee: Andrew Koran

a pinch of pain...

because i love her...and i can't make her happy...- Chuck Bass

before this line was delivered on GG, i was already covering my mouth, afraid to let out a wail, and tears were on the rim of my eyes...

and then he said it..and I felt the pain of realization and tears just won't stop flowing out of my eyes...and after the episode I went to my room..and cried again...

...it's true..sometimes we tend to just jump into relationships because of what we feel for the person we love...thinking that it's all gonna work out...that eventually we'll all just figure it out...

"me and you" against the world"

but the brutal truth is..there are relationships that are really not meant to work...because of many things, may it be the different lives you bought have, or the culture you were brought up in, or the bad habits you can't stand, or both of your unwillingness to compromise, and the fact that no matter how you try you can't make each other happy...

but sometimes we just want to fight, we dive in, submerging ourselves in agony only realizing in the end that there is realli nothing to fight for...and that we're better off on our own, loving that somone on the sides, until we recover and find ourselves again....

and i just LOVE this moment C&B and her Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped dress....

The Queen* of our Hearts...

Belated Happy Mother's Day...to all mom's out there...especiall to my MOM!!!

i wanted this day to be very special for all moms and it was perfect timing since we had all moms gathered in our monthly church community assembly....What we did was write a personal letter to our mothers, then we prayed over them, gave them roses, and hugged them endlessly...I took loads of pics, i just had to document that moment and it's breathtaking to see children of all ages just hugging their moms, showing their love in their own way....

I know I don't say it often but I LOVE YOU MOM, all four of us do...and you just continue to make us all feel special everyday by having you in our lives

...we have the best mom in the world...what more can we ask for!!mwaaaaaaaah!!!

LIPSHTICK JUNGLE*

I am finally back in my world of styling and make-up, thanks for having the privilege of a godfather, who's a world renowned photographer...

...of course this shoot went to its usual process..thinking of themes and concepts, finding inspiration and references, SHOPPING, and the preparation time before the shoot...

the onli difference is, i got a chance to prepare, thanks to labor day holiday, i got to SHOP with my cousin Marise, (stylist/MUA and my partner in crime) glue my props and even sew my costumes!!!

...On this shoot I wanted something colorful and dark, so I chose a "Carribean" fruitdelicious inspired theme and my favorite mixture of black and white, a "Zebra" goddess...

...It feels good to once again ignite my passion for colors and make-up...

Here's how it went...enjoy the my art and wicked pictures from the master itself "Manny Librodo"...

carribean fruitdelicious*

model: Jamie Lynn

make-up: foundation: NU SKIN

eyes, cheeks, lips: 4U2 and Gino Mcray

ZEBRA goddess...

Manny's FAVE and mine too!!

back to GLAMOUR...

As a full blooded Filipina, I really love to party, and I think all Filipinos do. And I think I grew up in a family who has that "cant stay still" disease. We as a family always find ourselves in engagement with performances, shows, contests, fundraising events, church gatherings and never ending practices. I think before a year starts out our iterinaries are already full. That's why if you ever see me on the beach with my whole family, it would probably be one miraculous weekend that we're FREE!!!

I can't say I'm not having fun in this hectic schedule, I LOVE it, because I think I'll go crazy if I ever stay still.

So our most recent agenda was to PARTAAYYY at"Celine's Debutante Ball last week. Yes, it does actually happen in Bangkok, for Filipinos at least.

A debut is a tradition in the Philippines and other countries I think, to celebrate a lady's 18th birthday with a very big party. It's like her coming out party, welcoming her to the world of adulthood and I think we used to say, "she's now legal to have a boyfriend." which I didn't follow, and now I wish I had, so I'd still be innocent from men. Now I know what the elders mean. :)

Anyways, a BIG part of a debut in the Philippines is the Cotilion, which is a waltz dance with the selected 18 partners of the debutante. My mom choreographed Celine's cotilion and we added spice to it by not just sticking to the normal waltz of the flower music, we added a little bit of hip-hop salsa and bachata. So it was HOT and fun.

Then there's the "18 roses" where the debutante selects her 18 special guys to dance with. And then, there's the "18 candles" where the 18 closest lady friends and relatives of the debutate gives her a wish, which my mom, my 2 sisters, and I did.

Also, since I love making up concepts when it comes to parties and fashion. Celine and I came up with "OLD HOLLYWOOD" which would bring back everyone to the glamorous lives of 1920s and 1930s Hollywood. It was perfect since we already had the debutante as the "Star of the Night, the Oscars Best Actress, and best-dressed in the red carpet!!!

Of course in the end only a few ended up looking OLD HOLLYWOOD, I did of course. I need to live up to my concept!!!hehehe...But nevertheless it was a FUN night, I get to be young as a highschool again, camwhore all night long, rule the dance floor with my sistahs and see Celine really have her night as a full grown lady!!! Welcome to the world girl!!

Here's a glimpse of our RED CARPET!!!

Celine and I...the debutante and the make-up artist...

with all the finishing touches...

my FASHIONISTA family...

glimpses of the ball...the performances...the cake...the spectators...

"You're exactly my brand of heroin" -Edward Cullen

“and so the lion fell in love with the lamb” - Edward

“What a stupid lamb” - Bella

“what a sick masochistic lion” -Edward

the twilight saga...need I say more??? girls, ladies, women, and men all over the world have fallen head over heels over our beloved "Edward Cullen." Who wouldn't?? I did!!!

I guess women in general are always finding that perfect man, someone who'll love you forever, someone who's willing to die for you, someone who only cares about your happiness, someone who brings a taste of danger into their lives. I admit I fall in this category. I had my moments of dreaming about Edward/Rob in the clearing, feeling his cold skin, and I swore I wanted to date a vampire...

But the fact is, twilight books are made for young adults, because its fun, fictional, and an entertaining read...

but as a reality check, who would date a vampire?? unless they exist... :)

But I guess these books gave girls or women hope, that someday there will be an Edward for everyone, not as polite and formal, or as perfect as his white marble skin, or as flawless as his velvet voice, but someday there will be a man for every woman, who will always be there to protect you...who will accept you no matter what...

and will love you throughout his whole existence....

At least that's what I dream for...

But daydreaming aside not only has the "twilight saga" influenced women's hearts all over the world, it also made an impact in some of styles of fashion...

I came across this "teenvogue" April shoot...their "Twilight" style prom...

I know prom is all about being glamorous and pretty with your escorts and limosines

but there's definitely another way to glamorously rock it

this is to my sisters.....get ready for your prom!!!

...check it out...

rob pattinson is just HOT here...



teenvogue april 2009

i love this tutu dress...
but this simple piece rocks them all...

*Black and White confessions*

I LOVE LOVE LOVE black and white and any fashion fusions that goes with it!!!

whether its plain, checkered, or houndstooth...these two colors are always my first choice when choosing an outfit...

there's just sumthing about these colors that captivates me

maybe because they mean "being in the extremes" which is an attitude I sometimes have...

(no gray areas..just black and white!!! )

or maybe because black and white are the easiest colors to match with...you can wear anything with them...you'll never go wrong....

so because of my love for make-up and styling...my godfather...renowed photographer

Manuel Librodo (www.pbase.com/manny_librodo)

told me to style myself and not one of his models...

so YES i choose black and white...and focused more on the checkered style...

here are my styling and make-up inspirations

and how the photoshoot turned out..with the help of my wonderful mom and fashionista cousin...

the inspiration*

my make-up and styling*

manny librodo's photography unedited...

with the finishing touches...

here are mu picks and must-haves...love B & W