A few months ago, Jane Kingsu-Cheng whispered a little secret that got me so thrilled—and I felt really excited for all the other girls, too. I was immensely delighted but of course, I had to keep mum about it until a few days ago when they finally revealed on an enormous tarp what was to emerge in that huge space in SM Megamall.
On this site will rise: Forever21
Trust Liz Uy to be the first to get her hands on one of my favorite pieces from Philippine Fashion Week.
I ran into her at the opening of Republiq and she was wearing this gorgeous frock from Martin Bautista’s Holiday 2010 collection.
It’s a case of runway to reality; Liz opted to wear a black corset beneath instead, for a look that was just as sexy but not too bare. I love the glamorous nightgown effect of this dress, don’t you? Huge crystal earrings take it from boudoir to ballroom, while smokey eyes keep things ever so sultry.
Watcha think?
Isha.
Delayed flights are such a turn off. It’s bad enough that we have not-so-nice airports; it’s worse getting stuck there for more than three hours! THREE HOURS!
Our graphics artist, Yayay, and I flew to Davao for an event last Wednesday. After rushing work in the office, we got to the airport in time only to find out that our flight was to depart two and a half hours after the booked schedule. With the kind of airports we have here, there’s really nothing to do unless you have your laptop and other gadgets to kill time with.
However, upon arrival, the well-dressed Davaoeَñas were very gracious and warm, and their jubilant spirit was heartening and too infectious to commit to memory the bad experience we had at the airport.
As we leave the next day with good memories of the people we met there, the remarkable events, the city itself and of course the food, the memory of the previous day’s airport drama did not prevail. Or so I thought.
Lo and behold. Upon checking in at the Davao airport, the Philippine Airlines attendant informed us that our flight was delayed (again?) and we were leaving in four hours. FOUR HOURS!
To Philippine Airlines, no thanks, it was the most draining trip ever.
What did I do for four hours? I tried to kill time by observing what other people wore in the airport. Each time I travel, I make it a point to plan my day to day outfits, including my airport attire. It saves time, useless weight and luggage space.
For most travelers, including myself, comfort is the foremost concern. A lot were in shorts and calf-length leggings, oversized shirts and flip-flops. But I wish people would dress up a bit more in the airport. Even if you’re going straight home, the airport is still a public place and that’s where foreigners get their first glance of the country.
Okay, so before I completely veer away from the real topic, let me just say that DELAYED FLIGHTS ARE NOT COOL.
-Nikki
For two months the Style Bible team gained an extra member called Mark, our pasty white, spiky haired, large spectacle wearing intern. But alas, since the summer break ended, there is no more Mark traipsing through our row everyday, constantly checking himself out in the full length mirror set right beside my cubicle.
A day before he left, he showed me a photo of a dress he had made and some sketches he did. Super surprised that our little boy had a hidden talent I wasn’t aware of, I decided to commission him to make my best friend’s outfit for the Preview Ball. After excitedly looking through some photos together, we came up with a few pegs and Mark went off the next day to grab some fabric samples. Anway, bright and early this morning, check out what I found in my inbox!
The cutest Mark Buenaobra sketches! I love the little details he drew like those killer heels. Can you make those too, Mark?
He even drew all the girls with curly hair, just like my best friend’s.
This one was inspired by SJP’s Mcqueen gown.
Now I’m really excited to see how the dress we chose will come out and I can’t wait to get my own Buenaobra design!
Reggie
June is Preview Magazine‘s anniversary month and this year marks their 15th. To celebrate we all went to dinner over at Lu in Rockwell.
During dinner, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng passed by and gave us a short message, telling us all about Preview, how it started and how it turned out to be the magazine you see today. After Lisa, they asked Pauline Juan to say a couple of words, she thanked everyone for having the drive and passion for the magazine. Must I spill the beans, a couple of tears [of joy] were shed as well. And with a drink in hand, everyone clinked their glasses and wished Preview more and more fashionable years.
Since I am out of words, I’ll let the photos do the talking!
The place was already packed by the time I arrived at just a bit before 11pm.
Sensory surround from every angle with video screens nearly everywhere you turn.
For those of you looking for something interesting to do this weekend, do check out 20/20, a collaborative exhibit of 20 artists with 20 photographers. Having to constantly wrack my brains for words and inspiration everyday, there’s nothing like an art exhibit to get my creative juices back on track.
The group of artists including Otto Ferraren, Camy Francisco of WeeWillDoodle and Gigi Lapid of Team Manila to name a few, while the pool of photographers includes Bia Catbagan, Gabby Cantero of ThesePortraits.com and Patrick Jamora of STATUS.
Do keep a special lookout for the piece by YourEvilTwin, uber creative twin-photographers, (one half of which was my very game model for a couple of recent beauty videos) who collaborated with Christian San Jose for a portrait of fashion favorites, Ornusa Cadness, Mia Ayesa and Sanya Smith.
Plus, entrance is free so feel free to bring all your friends!
The Outerspace Gallery is located at The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., Makati City.
Reggie
My friend Margaret posted this photo in Facebook with the caption, “You can get anything from a vending machine these days…”
She took the photo at the Las Vegas airport. Trust the Vegas to have this kind of instant, last minute shopping available right before you fly.
I love Sephora, though. If no one’s planning to bring the big beauty boutique in, the vendo version will do. Teehee!
Isha.
The first sight that greets me as I enter the show of Jeffrey Rogador, Kermit Tesoro, and Yako Reyes is a green sheathed Mai Kaufman in THOSE shoes!
I just had to go up to her and ask about them. That’s a good 4 inches of lucite in front with a heel that could resemble the barrel of a pistol.
As we mentioned a few months ago here, cosmetic brand La Mer has teamed up with ocean conservation organization, Oceana to bring awareness to helping preserve the beauty of underwater life. In celebration of World Oceans Day last June 8th, a team which included Mad Men star, January Jones went for a dive in Belize to check out the underwater life conditions over there.
Photographed by Tim Calver
Here’s a snippet from an interview with January about the dive:
How did you get involved with Oceana?
I had been wanting to start a charity involving sharks for ages but didn’t have the contacts or the know-how. When I heard about Oceana and the work they do I thought it was a perfect match for me. It’s an amazing organization with amazing contacts, scientists and supporters – a truly inspired and motivated group of people. I was so ecstatic to be a face for Oceana’s shark campaign and try to really make a difference for them.
What is the most important message about protecting our oceans you want to get across to our supporters?
The tagline of my campaign with Oceana says it all: we should be scared for sharks. The fishing industry kills tens of millions of sharks annually for their fins. Major declines in shark populations have occurred in recent years, with some populations now depleted by over 90 percent in just the past few decades.
I also want to show the world that these creatures aren’t the “man eaters” they are sometimes made out to be. Like any other wild animal, we should respect them and their environment. But sharks have evolved for 400 million years and have two more senses than we have, so they make very few mistakes and the statistics have shown that even when we are in their environment shark bites are extremely rare.
As you know ocean underwater habitat is not as visible as say, the rainforest. In your opinion how can we get the message across to bring critical awareness to underwater habitats?
I think raising awareness about underwater habitats starts with the creatures. As people realize we have to do more to protect animals like sharks and sea turtles, it’s only natural to protect the places where they breed, feed and live.
Other than your role with Oceana, what are some of the things that you do to help safeguard the oceans? Can you recommend some easy things that we can all do to help the health of the oceans?
I recycle and try to use less energy. I use a reusable bag when I shop because plastic bags often end up in oceans. I try and keep a sustainable seafood card handy like the one that Monterey Bay aquarium puts out every year. But, the biggest thing people can do beyond these helpful tips is supporting groups like Oceana, who are making broader reaching impacts for the oceans on a policy level. People can sign up to be a Wavemaker at www.oceana.org and make a big difference.
Photographed by Tim Calver
Belated happy World Oceans Day everyone!
Reggie
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