Style Saint

A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from Ami Gan of Style Saint saying that she came across my blog and would love it if I join Style Saint. Style Saint is a fashion community where fashion lovers around the globe can be editor-in-chief of their own StyleBooks. 

When I finally found time, I checked out the site and found it interesting. Basically, it's a site where you can create your own digital fashion magazines that you could share to other Style Saints or via blogs, Tumblr, or Facebook. There are thousands of images hand-selected by the editorial team that you could tear and use for your own magazine or simply get inspiration from. To know more about Style Saint, click here.

 

Let me share to you my first StyleBook! To view my other StyleBooks, click here.

Also, I can proudly say that I am already part of the Style Saint Editorial Team. I applied after creating my first StyleBook and after they reviewed my first magazine, my application was approved. Now I can add tear sheets and tear photos from sites other than Style Saint!

Now I'm pretty sure that you noticed my new layout and the new pages in my blog. Originally, this blog was meant for my personal style and the looks that I have styled, but eventually, I posted about fashion events I attended and now, I'm adding FASHION TRENDS + INSPIRATIONS. I will now be posting about the latest fashion trends, using my StyleBooks, of course, hoping that my awesome readers will get inspiration from them.

Let me know if you have other suggestions! :)

Let the tiger roar.

Tiger shirt: Forever 21; Cropped shorts: Armani Exchange; Booties: Aldo; Tusk necklace: Oxygen

This season, it seems like we'll be seeing lots of animal heads everywhere! Well, animal heads printed on tops, to be exact. It was seen on the fall/winter shows of brands like Burberry and Kenzo and not so long after, I've been seeing shirts/sweaters with animal heads everywhere. And I can see why it's such a hit! I mean why settle with just the animal print when you can proudly wear the entire head on your chest?

I've had this shirt for quite a long time now. It was actually my first purchase from the first Forever 21 store here in the Philippines! Since then, I've worn countless times already. I know what you're thinking: Why on earth have I not posted an outfit shot earlier? Answer is, I don't know either!

DIY studs

Anyway, since it was too hot this day, I opted to wear shorts. Um, alright, that 'it was too hot this day' was just an excuse! I just love wearing shorts. Harhar. Remember the three pairs of studded shorts I told you about here? Here's one of them. :) I finished my look with my favorite booties. Most of you are probably tired of these boots but I just can't stop wearing them!

 

Watch: TechnoMarine; Heart bangle: Gift from my brother; Black beaded bracelet: DIY; 'mica' bangle: Had it made from a high school friend!

Skull bracelet: Rebel Gear; Black cuff: Can't remember -- too old!; Spike bracelet: Girl Shoppe

For my accessories, I just kept it simple and went for the black and silver scheme.

Let me know what you think!

P.S. Have I mentioned that I will be having my first blog giveaway real soon? Watch out for it, dolls!
 
First two photos taken by Joselito Asuncion

The Overused Booties

Top: Sent from Heaven; Leggings: Topshop; Booties: Aldo

Necklace: Promod

While planning my Sunday outfit, I thought of my Aldo booties and realized that I haven't worn it for quite a while now. Oh how I wanted to wear it again! If you're a regular here on my blog, you've probably noticed that I usually wear 'em with shorts, but since we're hearing mass, the only option left was tights. I found this never-been-worn top I bought months ago and thought it was perfect. Love how the studs are placed on the neckline -- instant neck piece! Also, see the two chains? It looks like it's part of my necklace but it's actually part of the top.

Photos taken by Joselito Asuncion

Lesley Mobo x Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013

The show that closed Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 was the Lesley Mobo Colours Gala, a private fund-raising event. Unlike other fashion shows, this was not open to the general audience so I really am very grateful to have been part of this spectacular show. For those of you who do not know, Lesley Mobo is a fashion designer based in London, England.

Human x Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013

Hey, loves! I know it's been quite a while since I last posted something here but now I'm back and instead of the usual outfit posts, I have something different in store for you guys! I'm pretty sure that most of you are aware that last week was Philippine Fashion Week. I was given a chance to be one of the styling assistants for three shows: Cary Santiago, Human, and Lesley Mobo. However, since I wasn't able to take pictures during the Cary Santiago show, I will only be blogging about the two other shows.

The Human show was divided into segments. I, together with Will and Nicky, was assigned to the Little Rascals segment. Basically, the models in this segment should look like.. well, rascals! Haha. Mischievous, naughty, dishonest. Usually, the clothes are already pre-styled and we just have to assist during the fitting and the show itself. Luckily, we were allowed to style six looks because if I remember it correctly, they were not able to finish pre-styling due to lack of time.

Here are the three looks that I styled:

Hat added by Sir Nio Manzano! :p

This was the first time that I styled (for real) for a fashion show so I'm really thankful for the opportunity! The highlight of the day wasn't this one, though. Can you guess what?!

I got to see Kylie Jenner and Rob Kardashian!! Yeah, styling for a fashion show was a first for me. But THIS?! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I mean I have always wanted to see Kendall and Kylie but I never thought it could happen, ever!

I actually found out that they were coming here to walk for Human from a batch-mate. When I confirmed it myself, I immediately asked Sir Nio if they needed interns for Human and if so, I'd really, really, really love to volunteer! And they did!! Imagine the joy when he told me that I'd be doing the Human show. Heehee. Thanks again, Sir Nio! ;-) From that day on, my goal was to have a photo taken with them!

On the day of the show, I was planning what to do to achieve the goal in my head the entire time! HAHA. They finally arrived with too many bodyguards. Yes, even at the backstage! That was when I started to lose hope. It was so difficult to be anywhere near them, seriously! The show already ended and I still haven't gotten my photo taken with them. When they were about to leave, Rob went out of the dressing room and just stood there, waiting for Kylie. That was my only chance! So I called him and asked. Then Kylie went out. Then I got my photo! Gawd, was I lucky!! I believe I was the only one backstage who got a photo taken with them! Harhar. I went home really happy that day!

Runway photos courtesy of http://spring-summer.philippinefashionweeklive.com/2013/human/ and http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/rob-kardashian-kylie-jenner-keep-up-with-manila-fans/

Photo with Kylie Jenner and Rob Kardashian taken by Nicky Marasigan and Will Cheng