I do think that people dress differently depending on their locales (ex. NYC versus LA, or London versus Paris versus Milan), but do you think that Filipinas’ styles differ across the city?
Source: www.femalenetwork.com
I came across this article on female network (click here to view full article) and it got me thinking.
Love the mixy matchiness of it all.
I can change as much as five times before deciding on what to wear. Do you?
Isha.
The Supreme Court has responded to the mass uproar over the National Artist Awards and it seems that not just one but four nomineees are in question, among them this year’s nominee for fashion design Jose “Pitoy” Moreno.
An article from spot.ph reads:
“Named in the petition are President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, and the four nominees under question: Cecille Guidote Alvarez (theater), Magno Jose Carlo Caparas (visual arts and film), Jose Moreno (fashion design), and Francisco Mañosa (architecture). The three other nominees not under question are Lazaro Francisco (literature), Manuel Conde (film and broadcast) and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (visual arts, painting, sculpture, and mixed media), reports GMANews.TV.”
Read more on spot.ph and let us know what you think by taking our poll.
Read the Style Report on Pitoy Moreno to discover more about his body of work.
While I usually do appreciate American Apparel‘s brand of cheeky basics, this particular piece has me stumped.
Sheer Luxe Cut Out Pantyhose modeled by no less than adult film star Sasha Grey.
I don’t really understand the logic of this one. Even if it’s meant to be sexy, won’t it be covered up beneath your clothing? Maybe it’s meant to make using the little girl’s room much easier; it does, however, appear to have a built-in thong too.
I don’t think I’d pay $28 to have my bottom hang out of my hose. Don’t most women want this area given some extra support?
I suppose it’s all in the stance you take (this rear end photo is perhaps the most flattering).
My take on it is negative; this will definitely stay out of my shopping cart.
What do you think?
Isha.
Cecile Zamora and Ingrid Go are using their online pull for a great cause.
In a recent blog entry from Cecile she writes, “For some time now, Ingrid and I have been talking about raising money for Fabella Hospital. My goal is to buy a hospital-grade breastpump, while Ingrid was talking about buying baby bassinets, since currently there is a serious bassinet shortage in there.
I first learned about its existence when my friend Jun-Jun sent me this link where I found these photos by Jorem and Sheila Catilo. They are heart-wrenching, but please take time out to view them. The photos tell a story and that is, these people need our help.”
Click here to view the entire article on Chuvaness.com
As of today, she has already received many wonderful donations via PayPal. Click on the link above to learn more about making a donation.
Meanwhile, Ingrid is auctioning off a prized piece from her personal bag collection to raise funds for the hospital. Click here to learn more about the Hermes Victoria that is up for auction. According to Cecile’s entry on August 12, the bidding was already up to P50,000. The bag’s original value is about P200,000.
Once you learn more about this cause, I’m sure you’ll want to help, with or without a bag in exchange.
Isha.
So what happens when this teeny designer moves up a size from double zero to (shock!) a size 0-2. She’s still as svelte as ever but Kate admits that a chunk of her self-designed wardrobe no longer fits her.
All you lucky twig thin fashionistas have a chance to score some of Kate’s pre-loved outfits. Just email me your name, age, and why you’d love to own one of these pieces at stylebible@stylebible.ph and Kate will pick the lucky entries.
I’ll post pics of some of the outfits soon.
Cheers!
Isha.
I was so excited to see this article. (I never actually knew that Cecile was from Assumption til this.)
“Jazzing up the Assumption Uniform” from Cecile Van Straten‘s column in The Philippine Star, Chuvaness.
I remember seeing a similar article when I was probably still in high school. If I remember it right, the likes of Pitoy Moreno, Pepito Albert, and Inno Sotto were asked to redesign the traditional plaid uniform. I particularly liked the culottes and bolero that one of them sketched.
Anyhow, reading this article made me think of the silly uniform-related antics and mishaps my friends and I went through while in high school.
The school handbook states that the pleated skirt should be two inches below the knee and the necktie, four inches from the knot. However, as was the fashion in possibly majority of the all-girls schools at the time, we preferred to wear our skirts down to our ankles, blouses loose and long, and neckties barely-there. When the administration started becoming stricter about following the handbook in my junior year, funny things happened.
A classmate was close to tears after Sewing class one day because our teacher decided to make an example out of her–cutting and hemming her lovely long skirt to the “appropriate” length. Teehee!
One day, they had all of us assemble at the Assumpta Court to spot check our uniforms. My entire class rolled our skirts up from the waist to bring the hem to knee-length. We lengthened our neckties to the waist and pulled up our slouchy Marks & Spencers knit socks up to our knees. It was hilarious. Though we didn’t really get much of a reaction from our teachers.
On a different note, our gala uniform was this traditional white cotton gown that we wore with white stockings and kitten-heeled pumps. Unfortunately for one of my classmates, she accidentally wore the wrong skivvies beneath her gala one morning. It was bright pink and you could see the entire thing through the skirt. Boy did she get an earful. Lesson learned, one must be mindful of wearing the appropriate underwear at all time, ladies!
I did miss that uniform when I moved on to college. Never again did I have the luxury of not having to think about what I would have to wear in the morning. Plus that lovely deep skirt pocket that could hold everything from a hairbrush, to the fat wallets that were uso at the time, and the pagers we were technically not allowed to bring to school.
I wonder if Cecile will go traditional when she heads to SanLo for her Velada or if she’ll try one of these. I’d love to see photos.
Cheers Cecile! At the very least, it doesn’t look as though you’ve been out of high school that long 
Isha.
We’ve been invited to the grand opening of Manor, the newest club in Eastwood City.
A grand staircase makes you feel like you’re walking up to a palatial Penthouse.
The club area upstairs also has a small open-air terrace that lets you take in the view of Eastwood’s inner courtyard.
The invitation specifies that it’s a pajama party. How very With Honors! Visions of Moira Kelly in her little slipdress reeling in a plaid clad Brendan Frasier are coming to mind. Haha.
So what would one wear to said party? I’ve been poring over sleepwear-inspired looks that are club worthy but not trashy. A bit of a challenge considering the choices span from slinky satins to fugly flannel.
The Sleep Shirt
Holly Golightly looked great in that oversized tux shirt in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Of course she was wearing it to sleep in the confines of her apartment so that was pretty appropriate.
How to make it work?
photo from http://www2.victoriassecret.com/
So let’s start with a cute night shirt like this one from Victoria’s Secret. (It would be spicier in a darker shade or a simple white though) Then let’s add a pair of glossy leggings…
Click here to see the Trendspotting article on Eel Leggings.
…like these with gladiator heels or slick black pumps or even sandal booties. That could look hot.
The Silky Robe
This was from Rosanna Ocampo’s collection for Fabric presented in July last year. It’s like a bedroom robe but the prints make it fun enough for a night on the town.
The kimono dress from the same collection gives the same feel as a robe and can be worn over a bodycon dress. It’s a nice, steady option.
The Lacy Nightie
I really think the lingerie-inspired looks of Blumarine’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection would be the hottest choice.
photos from www.style.com
It’s so chic with the cropped jacket and a belt resting on the hips. Of course I’d wear another slip or camisole underneath or slip on a pair of Kate’s lace tights to keep from feeling too bare. (The air’s still chilly, after all!)
photo from www.style.com
Or you could do a Stella McCartney (Fall ’07) and wear a sexy oversized sweater over a slip. It’s a little cozy for clubbing though.
I guess I’ll wait to see what the mood strikes me that night. Can’t wait to see what everyone else will be wearing. Stay tuned for the party pics.
Isha.
I’ve been collecting people’s reactions towards my current favorite item in my wardrobe.
photo from www.topshop.com
“It’s too shiny. It doesn’t flatter your legs. Don’t ever wear it again.”
(Meaning it takes the thighs up a size)
–Mummy
“But they’re so fab!”
–Beauty Editor (aka Eunice) who also has a pair. And most other fashion-savvy women seem to share this sentiment.
“Are those leather?”
(Accompanied by the faintest look of disbelief)
–Said he who was home from abroad and had me shop for a capsule wardrobe for him. This only goes to show the amount of faith he has in my taste.
“Are these by Kate?”
–Inquiry from man present at Fabric: Kate Torralba. (Note: I was wearing them that night, and I did have a fraternal doppelganger of sorts somewhere else in the crowd. Click here to see the party gallery.)
“No! They’re black.”
–Responds she who designs lacy and colorful tights for City Lady. (aka Kate Torralba)
“Damn! That’s all I can say. Damn!”
(Cringe.)
–Man who is best ignored.
End note: (this anecdote was passed on to me and I thought it was too funny not to share it)
Fashionista A wore liquid leggings to the family festivities last New Year’s Day. Husband A decided to play with some firecrackers (aka watusi) a little too near her.
“Hubby! My leggings!” she exclaimed indignantly when a spark came a little too close.
Husband laughed saying “You’re more concerned about your leggings than your legs?”
Fashion priorities seem to be in order 
I still think they’re awesome and I’m wearing them out while they’re still on-trend. How do you wear your pair?
Isha.
Watched “The Spirit” recently. What a fun little satire complete with character-driven costumes, puns for names, and just the right touch of mockery in the dialogue. My thrills are cheap I guess and the littlest bits of clever humor amuse me.
Anyhow, for the first time in my life, diamonds lost their luster. Shocking! It’s that OTT, pile it on syndrome that just doesn’t work for real deal jewelry, in my opinion at least.
Photo from www.firstshowing.net
Eva Mendes‘ character Sand Saref had a penchant for shiny things, hence the overdone icing with diamonds and jewels. It took me back to the time when Paris Hilton liked wearing extra-large diamond (or crystal perhaps?) collars with tarty cocktail numbers. So off!
Note to self: draw a clear line between tasteful and tacky. Editing your accessories, and more importantly your jewelry, keeps you from looking like a christmas tree. Besides, if you’re investing in VVS and above, you should show it off properly.
Photo from www.ramasscreen.com
Eva still looked great, very old world vampy, ending the film in a hooded Cavalli-esque number. Keep your eye out for the young actress who plays the teenage Sand Saref. The resemblance is uncanny.
Isha.
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