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ACCP 2012 Art Auction!

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
One of my personal advocacies is the ARTS!  I have always believed that ART is the soul of our people.  Without it, I feel we would be all empty vapid shells.  I sit on the board of The Asian Cultural Council whose main objective is to enhance the artists by giving them the opportunity to enrich their skills and crafts by immersing themselves in further studies or internships.
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The Philippine board’s main goal is to find the money to do all of this.  A really daunting task if you ask my opinion.  However, it can be done.  This can be done by all of you passing this message to everyone you know and sharing this information.
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Today, we will be having main fund raising project which is an auction celebrating the greatness of the Filipino artist.  This year is very special because we asked the help of the country’s top galleries to take part and share with us the most coveted and provoking talent they have in their roster.  I for one, am very very excited for the auction and I implore all of you to help me spread the word on your Facebook accounts, on your twitter and on all your email data base.  The more we spread the word about the auction the better it is for the future of our artists.  Help me rekindle our soul and make our artists alive!
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Please enjoy these amazing Images from the auction while we were setting up!
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The Filipino artist is truly world class!

This is so cool!

This is our best collection of work so far!

This is going to be super excitng!

I love this!

The view from the top!

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DISTRICT DINING

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
When my friend Kerwin Go (who is the chef of the super yummy People’s Palace)  found out that I was flying to Sydney so he was adamant that I had to eat at District Dining!   I believe Kerwin as he is no bull-shitter when it comes to good eats and so on my final meal in Sydney, my friends got us a table  and it was a really simply beautiful experience.
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Gotta love District Dining!

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The Fat Kid Inside’s BBQ birthday bash!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
One of my favorite blogs has got to be The FAT KID INSIDE!  Click here to understand why…http://www.thefatkidinside.com/. If you follow my blog, you know that I get excited about food!  However, Erwan takes this passion to the next level!  The man is really obsessed with food and we had many conversations about it and to be honest, it is absolutely wonderful!
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Birthday Boy hard at work! He basically cooked almost all the food from scratch! I was amazed!

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We have been planning a meal with him for so long but our schedules never made it possible. So when  Erwan invited Nix and I over for his birthday BBQ, I took this as a chance to finally taste all the yummy food that he has been showing in his blog.

ANNEBISYOSA!

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Last Saturday was a magical day for Ms. Anne Curtis!  Basically her dream came true!  It’s not everyday that you get to witness a dream coming true to the magnitude that is Anne Curtis.  I was really privileged to have been part of that dream as both her stylists called on me to create 2 looks for what I think is  ”The most fashionable concert in Philippine History”.  I am no  stranger to the local concert scene as I have been lucky enough to dress up a lot of artists in the country.

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This was one of the gowns that I did for Anne! It's our homage to modern royalty! Normally, it takes me around 3 months to make this but I cannot believe that we did this in 3 days! Granted I had my staff work round the clock to get to the finish line! The dress was so large that it occupied a small room in Araneta! LOL!

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Tim Yap’s MADHATTER’S ball!

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
I feel a bit bad that I am so delayed in posting this entry!  Blame it on the fact that I have a gazillion things on my plate.  I am not complaining, I am very fortunate to be busy but I wish I had more time to blog and more time to share with you all the fun and crazy things that I have been doing.
So now back to the entry!
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Tim Yap is one of my dearest and closest friends!  He is one of those people that really makes things happen and his boundless energy, not to mention his extreme positivity are both intoxicating and delicious.  When Tim throws a party, it becomes a real event. He is able to get that perfect mix of people that makes the party really memorable.
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Cute Birthday cake!

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The SAG Red Carpet Review!

Monday, January 30th, 2012
I love that the major red carpet awards happen early in the year as it gives  everyone basically an idea on how we should all dress up for formal events!  LOL!  Kidding aside, it truly is one of the best ways to appreciate new fashion as most of these actors albeit amazingly beautiful, are “real” people too. I mean, it’s not fair when we see these gowns on model-like amazons who are like 7 feet tall and 100 pounds!  LOL!
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The SAG Awards is one of those major red carpets moments that most people don’t really pay attention to!  But I do!  LOL!  So to all of my readers doing some PROM peg research, look no further!  You also get a bit of entertainment with my peanut gallery commentary which I love to do!  Tee Hee!  Enjoy the entry!
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Angelina Jolie always looks like a goddess! This time, she channels the Queen of the Underworld, Persephone! LOL!

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PHOENIX HOME!

Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Can I just say that I am extremely proud of my partner Nix!  He is one of the most committed person I know. Last year, he created a list of resolution.
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1. Learn how to drive –  He did that in the first quarter of the year
2. Get training in NYC with a international Interior design firm – He interned and apprenticed with the famous Vicente Wolf. http://www.vicentewolf.com/. He did so well that Mr. Wolf did not want to let Nix go
3.  Go back to School - He went to Parson’s new school of design last year and got extra credits/knowledge in the second and third part of 2011
4. Learn to swim - This, he has not done but he did take some classes!  Alas he ran out of time.
5.  Open a Furniture store -  This was the most daunting and most challenging!  However, he opened his PhoeNIX Home on the tail end of 2011 and  3weeks ago, he “softly” opened his store!
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Now tell me, if that is not AMAZING, I do not know what is?  I have to say that his store is really beautiful and his pieces are really OUTSTANDING!  He showed his pieces to friends and a few professionals and he truly passed with FLYING colors!  Not only did a lot of people love it, they actually bought so many pieces!  I am so happy for Nix and I am really very very ( multiply this to infinity!!!!) proud of him and what he has done! I mean, he is not even 30 yet and he has a successful design firm and in my heart, this is just the start of amazing things!
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Please take a look at a few photos of his show room and let me brag about how talented my partner is!  The beauty of his designs is that they are extremely affordable!  Nix made sure that great design is attainable and that it is truly within reach.
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The ANNEBISYOSA costumes!

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

I want to share with all of you the costumes that  I will be doing for the concert of Ms. Anne Curtis!  I was so honored when both of her stylists came to see me and discussed the costume requirements.  Two of the best stylists in the Philippines will be working hand in hand to curate and create fabulous looks for the concert. These stylists are Pam Quinones and Liz Uy!
I have to tell you that I am really excited to see the concert and to see Anne! She is really one of my most favorite clients as she is stunningly beautiful.

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Pam Quinones asked me to create my adaptation of Jessica Rabbit with a Veronica Lake twist! Think 1940's dark noire chanteuse!

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ACC Art Auction on February 4, Saturday

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

 

One of my personal advocacies is the ARTS!  I have always believed that ART is the soul of our people.  Without it, I feel we would be all empty vapid shells.  I sit on the board of The Asian Cultural Council whose main objective is to enhance the artists by giving them the opportunity to enrich their skills and crafts by immersing themselves in further studies or internships.
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The Philippine board’s main goal is to find the money to do all of this.  A really daunting task if you ask my opinion.  However, it can be done.  This can be done by all of you passing this message to everyone you know and sharing this information.
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On February 4, we will be having main fund raising project which is an auction celebrating the greatness of the Filipino artist.  This year is very special because we asked the help of the country’s top galleries to take part and share with us the most coveted and provoking talent they have in their roster.  I for one, am very very excited for the auction and I implore all of you to help me spread the word on your Facebook accounts, on your twitter and on all your email data base.  The more we spread the word about the auction the better it is for the future of our artists.  Help me rekindle our soul and make our artists alive!
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OFF TO CHINA!

Friday, January 27th, 2012
China is really the super market of the world! I mean, there is no denying this already!  Every season, me and my team are drawn to this place because let’s face it, the prices cannot be competed against!  I feel bad each time I source here but as a business man, I have to be smart and really make correct choices.
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China road trips that go on for miles and miles looking like this.

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As I said earlier, I love these trips with my “team” as it really fosters a bond that makes us more one!  My corporate culture is really all about family.  You can say that I am the Daddy!  LOL!