Last year

Last year...it's now part of one's long-term memory - filed in one of those folders in our brain that says "PAST". Funny, cause just a few weeks ago, the past was just the present and today was the future. Time just flies so fast.

Last year was a year of many changes - of crazy opportunities. I hope this year would bring in a lot more...a lot more craziness...and a lot more learning.

Sharing photos of last year's Christmas. I always spend it with family!

What we wore:

Me: Mapleberry Black Mini Dress, Forever 21 Necklace, Black Leather Wrap Around Bracelet, People are

People Cut-out Heels

Lil Bro: Folded and Hung Jeans, Maldita Men Stripe Shirt, Memo Mocha Cardigan, Mocha Keds Sneakers

Lil Sis: Pink Manila Sequined Top, Pink Manila Trousers, Missy Animal-Print Slim Belt, CMG Heels

with tata jeng

The Singson Girls - Me, Tata Jeng, Tata Che, Ninang Gretty, Tata Posh, and Tata Ninai

Beyond the Runway

Philippine Fashion Week was a showcase of talents and creative minds. Every collection was presented in different ways, introducing the creator's design philosophy. There were shows that were theatrical while others went festive. I was drawn to those that had less of the add-ons (the drama and all that jazz). It made me appreciate the designs more.

Prior to the show, I watched the attendees strut their way down their own little runway - several went chic while most went "overly done" - showcasing costume rather than clothes. I know fashion should be fun - a play of ideas and inspirations. But being too conscious of what you have slipped on does not spell fun at all. To understand my point, read the article "Secrets of French Girls" By Ellen Wallace. I came across it as I was browsing through Manila Fashion Observer.

Wishlist 2011: Fashion Library

I've been dreaming of a fashion library and once I have it, it should definitely be loaded with the following books.

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Gucci

Prada

Coco Chanel: The Legend and The Life

The Sartorialist

Face Hunter

The Parisian Guide to Chic: A Style Guide

Take Ivy

The Look Book

Secrets of a Stylist

Breather!

I have been dreaming of…a white Christmas? Not really. I have just been begging for a breather from the unending demands of work. Work, these past few weeks has been like running the death march marathon - straining and exhausting!

But just like all marathons, you always get to your finish line… and then you take hold of your prize. Mine was a 4-day breather inclusive of a fashion field trip and a costume party! Loved it!

Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer

It was like playing "Where's Wally". Wally nunber 1: Ryuji Shiomitsu.

Wally number 2: Preview's Fashion Editor, Daryl Chang

JEROME SALAYA ANG

NOEL CRISOSTOMO

SASSA JIMENEZ

Work has just been demanding these past few weeks – in terms of time, ideas, energy and patience. I wasn’t sure whether to ask for more time or to wish that time would just fly as quickly as it could. I just wanted time away from all the pressure – a time-out, a breather. And as soon as I got the break I needed, I found myself doing what I love the most.

Dress: Luca

Shoes: YSL

Bag: Gucci

Earrings: Oscar dela Renta

Cuff: YSL

Dress: Luca

Shoes: Gucci

Bag: Celine

Necklace: Marion Vidal