dred reveries

{ NOSTALGIC GROUND }

2012-01-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

Spent my Saturday last week shooting a client's engagement at our alma mater, the University of San Carlos - Technological Center a.k.a. TC a.k.a Bukid. Stepping into The Portal (that's how they call the entrance gate nowadays) brought back some good old bittersweet memories of my life at the university. Sweet because this was where I met my bestfriend/enemy/soulmate/fiance some ten years ago. Bitter because college life was anything but easy especially the last three years where all the major subjects thesis and plant design included were tackled . Up until now I still cannot fathom why I studied Chemical Engineering. I wanted to be a lawyer during highschool and I originally applied for Political Science at the USC-Main but backed out because the main campus used to be toxic then and I wanted a relax and chill environment. haha
But I think the universe must have conspired to bring me to enroll at TC and paved the way for me to meet my partner. Gosh. Cheesy. haha

Mesh knit top - thrifted, Blush midi skirt - thrifted, Satchel - thrifted, Yellow flats - Greenhills, Floral headpiece - DIY

{ MOD SQUAD }

2012-01-24T03:03:00.000-08:00

Some behind the scenes photos of the engagement shoot we had last year. I love it when clients love vintage themed shoots coz I can readily withdraw clothes from my closet. haha

The vintage MOD dress I wore here has found another home coz it got sold during Bloggers United 2 bazaar. I had separation anxiety when I packed some of my clothes for BU2. But oh well i know this dress is getting its fair share of loving from the new owner. :)

Sharing also here some of the official engagement photos from this shoot. :)

{ Arb & Anj }

Arb Bumatay & Angeli Domingo

Photos: Marlon Capuyan
Styling & Creative Direction: Dred Reveries
HMUA: Bien Ybañez

More photos at www.marloncapuyan.com.

{ SHOUT LOUDER }

2012-01-22T05:42:00.000-08:00

The event we citizens of the South look forward to after the New Year is of course, Sinulog!
ALthough, the boyfriend and I initially did not plan to go out coz were feeling grinchy that day. We originally just wanted to spend some place quiet like a beach perhaps just to be different coz we know all the people will be flocking in the city streets. But he changed his mind at the last minute because this was his first time after six years of being a corporate slave to attend the festivity without having to worry about beating the 2am shift the following day.
So off we went, just us two, yes we are cheesy like that. Blame it on the poor cellphone signal, our text invites to our friends for a night of partying were left unanswered. Anyways, it's always fun with the boyfriend around So I had a blast even if it was just us two. :)

On another note, i apologize if my blog was indisposed for a number of days. Photobucket had to block me for exceeding the allowable bandwidth. haha I guess it's time to switch to pro account, huh? :)

wearing:
Green kimono - thrifted
Acid wash shorts - thrifted
Graphic crop top - thrifted
Animal print headwrap - thrifted
Boater hat - SM
Brown sandals - Primadonna

{ ONE FLEW OVER THE KOOKOO'S NEST }

2012-01-15T17:18:00.000-08:00

We planned this trip way back in 2009 but never really gotten around to fulfilling it until November of last year. Life took a complete 360 degrees when the boyf decided to go full time on wedding photography and since then our weekends are spent covering weddings, engagements, or editing.

Last November, we were lucky though to be blessed with four days free during the Halloween weekend because you know who gets married on All Souls Day, right? And ten years of happiness together and yes little bickering sometimes (or most of the time? haha) calls for a celebration, so I said go, let's do this, now na! The destination, Kookoo's Nest in Antulang, Negros Oriental.

If you want night to morning beach parties, flowing alcohol, blasting sounds, then Kookoo's Nest is not the place for you. Because the only sound you get to hear in this place are melodic lull of the waves, crickets and fireflies at night, and your own whispered conversation. Kookoo's nest gave me the peace and calm I look for in a beach vacation. It gave me 4 days worth of non-wedding business related conversation with the boyfriend. Although yes, we did discuss a wedding but it was not for someone else. :)

Since this was such a happy trip, I want to share an amateur video of this travel.
Excuse the hair flipping part though. The boyf instructed me to do this flipping thing and I am such a bad actress. Epic fail! Shet. It's funny though. It gave me a good laugh. haha
Enjoy!

{ BLACK LABEL }

2012-01-13T09:15:00.000-08:00

What happens when bloggers meet during an event? They say hi, hug, kiss, and then camwhore for the rest of the night. Say goodbye to awkward first meetings because that is not gonna happen with blogger friends. I love my Cebu Fashion Bloggers family, you guys are all so nice.

Aside from the Maze Teen Model Search, we also got to meet the lovely Cherie of Parade of Dresses who was in town for a vacation with her equally gorgeous little sister. Cherie was on a series of vacations and Cebu was one of their stops before they proceeded to Boracay. Yes, what a life. I'm totally jealous!

As for the outfit, this leather skirt has been sitting in my closet for two years already and got lost in the pile as it was pushed at the bottom everytime I acquire new thrifted finds. I only noticed it again when a colleague borrowed a rock-inspired outfit from last year's Christmas party. Decided to finally wear it to the M Search event.

wearing:
Black & white top - thrifted
Leather skirt - thrifted
Beaded clutch - thrifted
Shoes - Forever 21

{ MAZE TEEN MODEL SEARCH }

2012-01-12T07:46:00.000-08:00

Maxi dresses in ethnic prints = LOVE

Jumpsuit and Sheer polka dot pants, I want them too!

Hip boys-next-door

Denim always look good on men (or would-be men?) lol

Beautiful gowns designed by the talented young designers of Cebu. :)

one of my faves, a Manuel Tomaque creation. Love the details.:)

Another fave, a Hanz Coquilla feathery gown.

The hosts, Eden and Mark. I super love Eden's aquamarine dress created by the fabulous Yves Camingue. Zexy!

And the new faces of Maze are...Naomi Grace and John Preston! Naomi stands 5'7.5" at 14 y.o. Wow!

I was one of the few lucky Cebu bloggers who scored front row VIP seats to the Maze Teen Model Search last Saturday courtesy of Eden who was hosting the event. The competition was aimed to search for the new female and male face of Maze; a one stop hip shop located at the 3rd floor of Ayala Center, Cebu.
Families, friends, and supporters of the 14 finalists went wild when the models sashayed down the runway in their fashionable clothes styled by the fabulous Yves Camingue of Yves Identify. Ethnic and tribal prints were prevalent on the female models and Yves perfectly captured the fun, fresh, and young vibe of the girls with the styling.
The gowns were created by some of Cebu's young and promising fashion designers. Manuel Tomaque and Hanz Coquilla's creations surely made an impression on me with their intricate detailing.
Two hours later, Naomi Grace Nieuwendaal and John Paul Preston bagged the coveted title as the new faces of Maze. Naomi was kind of the underdog in the competition in terms of audience support with only her father and some family members cheering for her compared to the others who were lucky to have their classmates and the entire clan to lend support. She even tripped a couple of times on stage but still remained poised and charming throughout the competition. And for that, she all the more deserves the title.
Congratulations to the whole team for this very successful event!
Do visit the Maze @ Ayala Center Cebu for all your fashion fix.:)

Since the event also brought the Cebu Fashion Bloggers together, expect truckloads of outfit photos on my next post. :)

Photos: Dred Reveries

{ CAFE MARU }

2012-01-11T14:44:00.000-08:00

I just have to share. :) LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Dominic & Sasha
Engagement Session
Shot on Location: Cafe Maru

Photography: Marlon Capuyan

Press Play! :)

Truckloads of Thanks to the Maru crew!

It's just near the boy's house so it's like his hang-out place. Quaint little place Cafe Maru is.
Cafe Maru is located at Banilad, Cebu City across Sto. Nino Village. :)

{ R U N A W A Y }

2012-01-10T05:22:00.000-08:00

Ph. Marlon Capuyan

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.”

---Anonymous

Four days worth of being lulled by the ocean waves and brought into nirvana just by staring at the endless horizon during sunset so beautiful you don't ever want to blink.

Shot on location at Kookoo's Nest, Antulang, Negros Oriental.

I will forever be enamored by thee.

wearing:

Lace cover-up - thrifted

Graphic dress - thrifted

Comme des Garcons tote - thrifted

{ PRESS + PRELUDE }

2012-01-06T20:53:00.001-08:00

A day before the Bloggers United 2 bazaar, the Cebu Fashion Bloggers Eden Villarba, Alexa Luna, Gillian Uang, Vanessa East, Yves Camingue, Gizelle Sembrano, and yours truly were featured in the Freeman; a popular daily here in Cebu. We were at the waiting lounge of Mactan airport en route for our flight to Manila when we heard of the news from Eden. The newspapers were already sold out in the magazine stands and Alexa and I had to scheme our way into getting a copy from one of the airport's coffee shop. haha Stealing is bad people but we only tore off a page so I guess we only committed a venial sin? haha

Thank you Kristine Roa for the write-up and the Freeman for featuring us. :)

On a different note, I know it's very late but I'll be posting our Dumaguete vacation photos from November of last year on my next post. Boyfriend has this weird rules about he should be the first to post photos of our travel. He became too busy towards the end of the year so no travel photos surfaced yet. I had to go rebellious on him and break his rules. I am posting them first. Ha!

So, here's a preview.

Ph. Marlon Capuyan

I am loving the black and white treatment on this one. Such a classic. Definitely deserves the bedside frame treatment.

{ S P A R K L E }

2012-01-04T23:22:00.000-08:00

Photos: Sister

Who says you can't wear sparkly clothes during an ordinary day and on broad daylight?

Since I don't party much, i have to find ways to incorporate some of my party clothes (which i dutifully buy and reserve for some spur of the moments partying plans) into my ordinary day style. My trick is I just added a hint of funk vibe via a splash of color to tone down this party piece. Then finish off with a hat which comes in handy during flat hair days then I'm good to go.

wearing:

Sparkly top - thrifted

Denim shorts - thrifted

Floral vest - from Vanessa's closet (thanks Kat! :))

Mint satchel - bazaar find

Brown lace-ups - Primadonna

Hat - Metro Gaisano

{ G R O U N D E D }

2012-01-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

Ph. Marlon Capuyan || Shot on location @ The Manor, Baguio City

The boyfriend once asked me what is it about bloggers and that looking-at-the-ground thing when being photographed? I don't know with the other bloggers but my answer to that is this: i am too shy to look straight to the camera especially when there are a lot of people (or worse strangers) around. So i just act as if I don't really care. haha

Everytime I'm in a public place like a mall for example, I just instruct the boyfriend to click click click then I just move a little, bend a little or pretend to walk away so as not to be obvious that I am being photographed. S&#t! What can I do I am painfully shy like that.

At nag-fashion blogger pa ako. Eh gusto ko to eh. Whatever!

How about you guys, what is your explanation to this generic and fail safe fashion blogger pose? :)

wearing:

Floral coat - thrifted

Black pleated dress - City of Vintage

Opaque tights - SM

Brown wedge booties - F21

Brown belt - bought from a friend

Crystal necklace - SM

Sunglasses - Chris and Berns

{ L U M B E R J A C K }

2012-01-01T14:24:00.000-08:00

Ph. Marlon Capuyan

This thrifted lumberjack dress is a little big on me on the waistline area but the print is just too pretty to pass up. Anyway, there's always the cute belt to solve everything.

My style has always been made for summer dressing but this time I took advantage of the chilly weather to dress London cool. :)

P.S. Baguio's pine trees make for a nice backdrop for an outfit post, don't you guys think? I'll forever be in awe with Baguio. :)

Happy New Year, lovelies!

wearing:

Lumberjack dress - thrifted Bossini

Leggings - SM

Brown satchel - thrifted

Brown belt - bought from a friend

Hat - Metro Gaisano

Lace-up shoes - Primadonna

Pink wayfarer - bazaar find

{Baguio the nth Time: A Photo Diary}

2011-12-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

Our trip to the City of Pines was short but sweet. We were on the road most of the time but that's okey coz every road trip no matter how long is always a fun one as long as I am with the equally fun person in the world, the boyfriend. We promised we will not argue over petty things (coz we have been arguing the past few days over trivial matters)and it was a promise fulfilled. haha
I opted to bring a point and shoot camera this time around coz I know the job we'll be doing involves a lot of moving around and let's admit it an SLR is a heavy thing to lug around. I expected the boyfriend will be busy as a bee and will not have time to document this travel for my little blog so I took the liberty of shooting every chance I get. I also wanted to be as mobile as possible hence why i also opted to wear flats. I only wore heels during the wedding day coz the job calls for it. haha The brown wedge booties were a gift from my officemate and I was happy it did not die on me even after wearing it the entire day. The temperature shoot up really cold come night time and I loved how it kept me comfortably warm.
That was the last wedding for 2011 and big thanks to Paulo Calo for inviting us over.
Year 2011 was an eventful one and i'm hoping that 2012 will be as blissful and prosperous as the year that was.

Happy New Year guys!

Thank you for reading my humble blog. :)

Cheers!!! :)

{TRIBAL PRINCESS}

2011-12-26T15:37:00.000-08:00

This was what I wore to our office Costume Christmas party. I was Pocahontas from the tribe of the new world. And guess who won Female Best in Costume? Tan-da-dan...drum roll please...ME!!! haha
Ok, conceited much. But hey it's not everyday you get to wear a disney costume let alone win so I am entitled to be overwhelmed here. haha The characters were raffled off to be fair and i just got lucky I got Pocahontas. Had I been Snow White, I know I'll have no chance of winning,if you know what i mean.
We had our costumes specially made for this event and although we were only less than 50 people and the audience outside of work consists only of families of our officemates, waiters and waitresses included, we had a blast nonetheless.
So can you guess the other characters in the photos? Let out your inner kid right now and have fun guessing. :)

We proceeded to IT park for the after-party and passed out after two buckets and two towers of beer. Although I think I only finished off a total of three. It was a special occasion so I thought I was entitled to be "not sober". Again, it's not like I get drunk everyday. Why do I keep explaining myself here? Mmmmm...Ok never mind. Long story. The end.

Enjoy the rest of the Holidays you guys! As for me, mine will be very cold. Because I will be spending it in Baguio! With the boyfriend no less. We will be working there but I'm sure we'll manage to have time to insert some fun and leisure while we're there.

{Basically Blue}

2011-12-25T07:13:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I braved the crowd in Downtown Cebu for some last minute gift shopping a day before Christmas. Me of all people who hates crowds decided to buy in a shopping battle place like Colon. Because it's a lot cheaper than in malls I can totally understand why people flock to this side of the city whether it be holiday, school, graduation, or all souls day season.

Prior to that, I even scored some cute thrifted stuff during its annual night market a few weeks ago.

wearing:

Blue high-waist shorts - GCM

Stripe shirt - thrifted Giordano

Blush knit cardigan - thrifted

Blue flats - Greenhills

Bag - thrifted Burberry

Boater hat - SM

Bike necklace - gift from officemate

In light of the tragedy that happened to our fellow Filipinos in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, and Dumaguete, let's all be united in helping them in whatever way that we can. For sure, relief good stations are strategically located within your area and definitely in churches. And most of all, our prayers will surely go a long long way.

Merry Christmas everyone! :)

photo credits: little sister (she set her new point and shoot camera to HDTV output that's why my face is a little stretched, if you've noticed. haha)

{Holiday Rush}

2011-12-18T05:25:00.000-08:00

Went to run some errands and bought gifts for the coming Holiday season. Also accompanied the boyfriend to survey prospective locations for an upcoming shoot. So the only way to go was to wear flats for such an action-packed day. Action-packed in a sense that shopping nowadays requires a lot of legwork and patience (especially long cue for the cashier and the cab) to get everything done in one day.
Also decided to wear this breezy top I scored a while back from Gillian during the Bloggers United 2 bazaar. I got this one for free. Thanks Gillian! :)

edit: The top is from Eden pala. haha Sorry for the mix-up. Thanks Eden! :)

wearing:

Animal print top - from Eden's closet
Denim shorts - thrifted
Nautical stripe tote - from Festival Mall Alabang
Scarf used as turban - GCM
Yellow flats - Greenhills

photo credits: Mom

{Manila + Cebu Bloggers Dinner}

2011-12-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

Manila bloggers invited us for dinner at the Borough in Podium a day after the Bloggers United event for a chitchat and of course a whole lot of camwhorin'. It's amazing that the bloggers I only see and read about on the www I was face to face with them that night. Yes, they are very nice! There was no dead air moment coz we felt like we've known each other for too long already. Yes, that's the power of blogging, people!
Thank you so much guys for such a fun night. Hope we see each other again soon. :)
But in the meantime, I know I should double time on my blog hopping! Gotta make that part of my New Year's resolution. :)

wearing:
Hot pink blazer - thrifted
Animal print pants - thrifted
Yellow top - from Gillian's closet (thanks Yan!)
Shoes - Parisian

{Bloggers United Bazaar 2: What Went Down}

2011-12-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

Bloggers United 2 was a total success.Not only were we, the Cebu Fashion Bloggers, able to sell our clothes we also had a blast meeting our favorite fashion bloggers from Manila. Yes, in flesh where we can ogle at their beautiful clothes and shoes! Not only that but the shoppers and guests came in their most fashionable self too. Everything was a chaos (in a totally good way parang panic buying andaming tao haha) during the opening and mostly for the rest of the day. Too bad I wasn't able to roam around the other bloggers booths coz I was busy the entire time. I only got to say hi to the bloggers adjacent to our area. Super big thank you from the bottom of my heart to the fabulous organizers Aisa, Melai, and Ana. You guys are the greatest. Kayo na ang reyna ng Multitasking. Thank you guys for flying us to Manila and made us a part of this very successful event.
Did I mention it rained giveaways too? More on the BU giveaways and loots on my next post. :)

wearing:
Vintage dress - City of Vintage (thanks Mac!)
Leopard heels - F21
Accessories - SM and H&M

Hello, eyebags! lol

Gizelle and Eden

With Vanessa East

Never-been-worn tulle and lace dress. Sold! :)

Still neatly piled. :)

Dresses! before the chaos. :)

Toxic Disco Boy. :)

Everyone was super busy.

Long cue at the BU2 entrance

Edgy Eden

Forever cute Alexa

Almost done.

Ms. "Detailed" herself, Gillian Uang

Cebu Fashion Bloggers with the Power Puff girls Aisa and Melai (lacking Ana!) :)

Spotted.

The Kookie Buhain. I super love her!!

That's us! :)

Bohemian soul Gizelle

Everything was a blur. Andaming tao!

Tres chic.

Online.

Kalowka ang posture! lol

One of the first to arrive. haha

I want Vanessa's hair.

Still pretty amidst all the chaos.

The Cebu Fashion Bloggers.

Gizelle's super funny and best supporting friend, April

Fashion Icons Karl and Kookie.

Don't you just love Gela's hair and smile?! :)

{The Colorfuls}

2011-12-08T07:35:00.000-08:00

Supposed to not blog about this one because I only had a few photos to share. But it was just amazing that the three of us, Gizelle, Alexa, and I, coincidentally arrived at the airport in colorblocked outfits. So I just had to. Don't we all look so cute? tehehe

It was my first time to travel with these beautiful and fashionable souls and for the first time it's nice to not get comments from a traveling companion that my shorts are too short. Yes, I love to wear shorts during travel because it's light and I feel like my movements are not restrained especially that my luggage is 1 kilo overweight from the standard 15 kg baggage allowance. The only thing off from my comfortable outfit is that I was wearing heels. I had no choice but to wear it coz my bags were already full and there was not enough room to store the heels. hahaha So i just wore it instead. Clever right? Infairness the heels were light and comfy. So at least it lent me some extra inches for the pictures. hahaha

We arrived at Gizelle's tita's house around 10:30 pm and did some last minute price tagging for the clothes I was going to sell at the Bloggers United 2 the following day. Forget about beauty rest! It was one of the longest day ever!

Bloggers United 2 post coming up next! I'll be back for more! :)

P.S. Last photo is by Eden. So paparazzi-ish. :) Thanks Eden!

wearing:

Hot pink blazer - thrifted

Orange stripe shirt - thrifted

Denim shorts - thrifted

Camel bag - thrifted

Belt - Metro Ayala

Heels - Parisian

{Afternoon Light}

2011-12-06T04:10:00.000-08:00

Currently at NAIA Terminal 3 after my four-day trip to Manille for the Bloggers United 2 and for some office work. I had so much fun at the BU2. I have tons of pics to share with you guys. Hope I could post them all within the week.
Also did some serious clothes replenishment at an ukay store just across the office. They were on sale at PhP20 each and I can't believe I bought twenty pieces which resulted to me being 4 kilos overweight at the airport. hahaha But they were worth it because some of it were designer finds.

Ciao! Will update soon. :)

P.S. Photos were from a client shoot. Yes, I know, STAND-IN lang ako. haha

wearing:

Peek-a-boo floral blouse - Unitop

Denim shorts - thrifted

Hat - GCM

{LA BELLE AURORE}

2011-11-29T06:54:00.000-08:00

I love to read. So much so that I read everything from shampoo labels to food nutrition facts when grocery shopping. Also all sorts of newspapers from English to the dialect tabloid ones. When i was maybe ten or eleven years old, I was addicted to this science book i found at my grandma's house. It tackled astronomy, physics, and meteorology. I read it from cover to cover that it helped me win the best in science award during a grade school competition.

During high school, I got addicted to Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High / University, Archie, and Love Stories. And it may come as a surprise but I loved Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo too. I was also fascinated with books about World History and Chemistry more than I loved PE and recess. haha Yes I was a dork before up until now. haha And i'm not ashamed of it.

Although I'm now too busy to read coz of my toxic schedule, my heart still flutters every time I see a gazillion of books. So you can just imagine how wide eyed and giddy I was when I set foot in La Belle Aurore and saw the floor to ceiling shelves full of books. I totally forgot that I was there for an engagement shoot. My eyes automatically got busy scanning the shelves for titles so much so that the boyfriend had to call my attention several times to remind me that we were there for business. hahaha

The place is tiny but it exudes a homey and vintage feel. Small it may be but it carried a wide range of books. Some of the titles I stumbled upon were books that were made into a movie like Johnny Cash's autobiography, Seabiscuit, The Good German and a whole lot more. Bought one that intrigued me the most; the Time Traveler's Wife. Because La Belle is a second-hand bookstore, I scored the item for just a little over a hundred bucks. So imagine how many books I could have bought with a thousand peso.

They are opening a coffee shop soon adjacent to the book store and I think I just might have found the perfect place to enjoy my quiet time in the coming days. I will definitely be back and this time I will have all the hours to scan the shelves from end to end, top to bottom.

Welcome to my new niche. :)

La Belle Aurore is located at Hernan Cortes St.,Banilad, Mandaue City.

Like them on Facebook. LA BELLE AURORE BOOKSHOP. :)

wearing:

Mod shift dress - thrifted

Leggings - bazaar find

Mustard brogues - thrifted

Boater hat - SM

Horizontal and Vertical Lines

2011-11-24T17:49:00.000-08:00

Survived a health scare this week. I think stress was a big factor. It has been one hell of a busy week and my body sort of warned me to slow down and relax. But how can I relax when next week and the whole month of December and January is already planned out. But all these work are blessings from the heavens so I will just have to embrace everything and maybe listened to the doctor's advice to drink a lot of water and avoid salty food. Eeeek! The first one I can probably do but the second one? I don't know I think I'm not yet ready to give up on junk food. So help me God.

P.S. It may have looked like I was relaxing at the beautiful Shangri-la but I was actually working on a shoot here. This even conflicted with the bloggers photoshoot for a newspaper feature in which i was supposedly part of :( But hey there's always next time.

wearing:

Violet electric pleat skirt - thrifted

Stripe shirt - thrifted Giordano

Gold sandals - SM

Camel bag - thrifted

{BLOGGERS UNITED BAZAAR 2}

2011-11-22T05:01:00.000-08:00

Hello you guys!

I am so happy to announce that the gathering of Manila's finest fashion bloggers who took the bazaar scene by storm this year is here yet again via the BLOGGERS UNITED BAZAAR 2! This time around the Bloggers United team were so generous enough to extend us fashion bloggers from the island an invite to participate in this great event. Yes! Aren't they the sweetest bunch! :) I'm one of the few Cebu bloggers along with Eden, Gizelle, Gillian, Vanessa, Alexa, Yves, and Kryz Uy to be given this wonderful opportunity.

This event will be for one day only and you guys should come and have fun with us. We will be selling our pre-loved clothes, shoes, accessories, you name it, anything and everything fasyown! :) Part of the proceeds will go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation for its school building project. You will not only look and feel good after, you will also be able to help these kids have a decent school; their first step towards achieving their dreams.

So mark the date!!!

BLOGGERS UNITED 2 BAZAAR
December 3, 2011 @ 11am - 10pm
Treston International College

University Parkway District, 32nd Street corner C-5 Road

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila Philippines

Bloggers United is in partnership with:

Multiply Philippines (http://multiply.com/)

GMA Kapuso Foundation (http://www.kapusofoundation.com/)

Treston International College (http://www.treston.edu.ph/)

Co-presented by:

Multiply Philippines (http://multiply.com/)

GMA Kapuso Foundation (http://www.kapusofoundation.com/)

Treston International College (http://www.treston.edu.ph/)

Event is co-presented by:

Nikon (http://www.nikon.com/)

Primadonna

Accessorize (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessorize-Philippines/83267796457)

Audioline (http://www.audiolineph.com/)

Columbia Digital (http://www.columbiadigital.net/)

ETC (http://www.etc.com.ph/)

Meg Magazine (http://www.meggurl.com/)

When in Manila (http://www.wheninmanila.com/)

Gadgets Magazine (http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/)

In cooperation with:

Bankard (http://www.bankard.com/)

Lorys (http://www.facebook.com/loryshaircream)

Kotex (http://www.kotex.com.ph/)

Tomato (http://www.tomato.ph/)

Nail It! (http://www.nail-it-salon.com/)

Manels (http://www.manels.com/)

Ferretti (http://ferrettishoes.com/)

Giordano (http://www.giordano.com.ph/)

Lapdance (www.lapdancebags.com)

Unionbank (http://www.unionbankph.com/)

Xend Business Solutions (http://www.xend.com.ph/)

Special thanks to:

Posh Nails (http://poshnails.com.ph/)

Rio Mints (http://www.facebook.com/riomints)

Nivea (https://www.facebook.com/NIVEAPhilippines)

SM Dept Store (http://www.smdeptstore.com/)

Online Shop Donors:

Belle York (http://www.facebook.com/SoleSisterLifestyle)

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Asian Vogue (http://asianvogue.multiply.com/)

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Mucho thanks and big hug to the BU2 team Aiza of Drowning Equilibriums, Melai of Style and Soul, and Ana of Anagon for the invite. Can't wait to see all of you at the event! :)

{Animal Instinct}

2011-11-12T17:21:00.000-08:00

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It was 11.11.11 and my officemates and I wanna do something out of the ordinary. We are never the party animal kind and I think the last time we were out together for this kind of fun was like 2 years ago. HAHA Yes, it's just not our thing although we can really party if we want to although at least after the help of beer when we are tipsy enough to let out our groove.

It was past 3 am when we were sweating like hell already and the alcohol must have faded out on us coz we suddenly hated all the smoke and blinding light. So we headed out for pizza across the street then had coffee and pancakes at McDonald's till 5:00 am. I had sore throat later in the morning when I woke up but hey I had tons of fun last night that I really can't complain. :)

How about you guys, how did you spend your 11.11.11? :)

Animal print top - thrifted

Silk shorts - bazaar find

Brown heels - Primadonna

Camel clutch - thrifted

{Four Letter Word}

2011-11-08T14:19:00.000-08:00

In the name of a good photo, I don't mind lying around in brown wilted grasses at the side of the road no less. I have a bad case of skin allergies but hey the grass was just a perfect background I wouldn't want to pass that up. HAHA

wearing:

Polka dot top - thrifted

Animal print top - Market! Market!

Black acid wash shorts - thrifted

I also want to share with you guys Blue and Chiqui's engagement photos. They are best described by my favorite four letter word {LOVE}. This has got to be one of the most prepared couple we've worked with so far when it comes to production set-up. :)I am definitely droolin' over those vintage cameras. :)

BLUE + CHIQUI

L'amour Boheme

Photos: Marlon Capuyan

{Click for his website HERE}

Let the Sun illuminate the words that you could not find

2011-11-02T01:14:00.000-07:00

A preview of the awesome travel we had during the long weekend.

As seen through the eyes of my trusty Polaroid Pogo.

Official pics and music video (yes! our first travel video ever! :)) coming up soon.

Hope you all had a blast last Halloween. :)

{DENIM + COLOR + DENIM}

2011-10-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

Went home at 4am the following day after the BenMore event. I stole 5 hours of sleep then prepped for another client shoot. I love Sundays so much but sometimes the idea that Monday is only a day away makes me cringe and say a little prayer hoping the day will go by slowly. So many things to do, so little time.

Tried the denim on denim look. They said the two shouldn't be worn at the same time but who cares about rules. I chose to balance the whole thing with color coz I know the boyfriend will tease me about lacking a hat to complete the cowgirl look. haha

wearing:

denim shirt - thrifted

denim shorts - thrifted

stripe top - thrifted

camel bag - thrifted

orange scarf - thrifted

camel sandals - people r people

Whew! That's a lot of thrifted stuff. tehehe :)

On a non-fashion related note, here is Carlos and Alcott's beautiful wedding in Amara.

{CARLOS + ALCOTT}
The Wedding

Photos: Marlon Capuyan
Click for his website HERE

{BENMORE + ALCHOLOGY}

2011-10-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Saturday night brought us Cebu fashion Bloggers to the launch of Benmore Four Casks Scotch Whisky at the Diamond Suites with afer-party at Alchology in Mango Avenue. Eden of Chic in the Tropics hosted the event and introduced the gazillion-times-hotter in person Benmore ambassador Borgy Manotoc. The guy was so hot to the infinite level but what really blew me away was his wittiness and down-to-earth attitude. Judging from the photos below we sure went giggly with his presence. haha

I am not much of an alcohol drinker but Benmore mixed in iced tea is just right for my taste. You can also try it straight on the rocks, with cola, or with water. Benmore is surprisingly affordable at PhP 380 per 700 mL bottle considering it comes from the same company that produces top brands in the market like Johnnie Walker & Jose Cuervo. See, i was completely listening to him. haha Their website will be up and running very soon so do visit http://benmorescotchwhisky.com.

wearing:

Black Lace dress - thrifted

Black booties - People r People

Brown pu - thrifted

Studded belt - SM

{INNER REBEL}

2011-10-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

Photo credits: Mom

Dressing up is one thing in this world I'll never get tired of doing. The clothes I wear or the style I aim for the day depends immensely on my current mood. Oftentimes I dress according to what makes me feel confident. I am not one who is easily influenced by trends or constrained to one look-defining style. One day i'm a 70's hippie, then classic businesslike the next especially when work requires it.

As for today, I am channeling my inner rebellious side. And i must admit the way I carried myself to work this morning had some certain rebel swagger to it too. Blame it on the booties. hahaha

wearing:

Balenciaga shirt - thrifted

Olive green pants - thrifted

Studded belt - People r People

Booties - People r People

La Vie Boheme

2011-10-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

We had a bohemian-themed shoot last Saturday so I decided to dress bohemian too to be in the mood and to keep the creative juices flowing. I'm too excited how the photos will turn out. The boyf is currently post-processing them right now. Can't hardly wait! :)
But because I'm overly excited here is a sneak peek of the shoot last Saturday.

Wearing thrifted brown boho top, thrifted denim shorts, thrifted Anna Sui belt, People r People sandals, vintage Raybans.

Meanwhile, enjoy Xiao & Angel's post-nup session for now. Too bad it rained on the night of their wedding they had not got the chance to release their fire lanterns. Because they are such a cool couple, we were more than glad to recreate the moment for them. It was dreamy and magical. :)

XIAO + ANGEL
{The Post-Nup}
Photos: Marlon Capuyan

{Click for his website HERE}

OVER THE MOON

2011-10-13T10:21:00.000-07:00

I was feeling very stressed and haggard lately because of a crazy work week so the boyfriend and I decided to watch a movie. We only normally watch movies with rave reviews but this time i just wanna sit down, stretch my legs, eat jumbo fries, and lean on the boyf's shoulders to forget the crazy days that passed.
We were waiting for the movie to start when he mentioned about Eden of CHIC IN THE TROPICS posting something on facebook like us being invited to a blogger event. I told him maybe it was for the Benmore Whisky Launch that's happening on the 22nd of October. But he said it was something which will be held in Manila and something that sounded like Bloggers United. OH MY PRAISE THE LORD GOD! It was an invite to participate in the 2nd Bloggers United: An Interactive Shopping Affair. I had to pick up my mouth from the popcorn-laden floor. The boyfriend looked so perplexed coz i was rocking the seat so hard i swear the guy seated next to me wanted to punch me in the head already. HAHA
He was asking me why it was such a big deal to me and i was like hello, Bloggers United is like the New York, Milan, Paris fashion week (but for a very good cause) of Filipino bloggers all rolled into one.
This is a great reward for a hella crazy week. I am beyond thrilled right now. :)
Thank you to the people behind Bloggers United, Aisa of DROWNING EQUILIBRIUMS, Melai of STYLE AND SOUL, and Ana of ANAGON for this wonderful opportunity.:)

Bloggers United 2 will be on the 3rd of December at Treston International College's Multipurpose Hall.

Stay tuned guys for updates. :)

wearing:

Acid wash jeans - thrifted
Hot pink blazer - thrifted
Black lace top - GCM
Studded belt - SM
Bag - GCM
Lime heels - Parisian
Turquoise necklace - bazaar find

BEAUTY AND BUTTER

2011-10-07T11:35:00.000-07:00

I got invited by Mac of STYLE CEBU for a blogger hang out at Beauty and Butter spa/salon in SM You guys probably know by now that I seldom go out but this one I had to make time because a) I so wanted to try nail art for too long already b) I wanted to wear my PhP 20-thrifted robe dress I got two weeks ago from Las Pinas and c) i wanted to meet Mac whom i met (at least in the pictures) a little over a year ago while browsing a wedding blog, i stalked her portfolio a couple of times, i was a fan I just had to meet her, period.

On to the outfit...

Because i seldom go out, I lack practice so my make-up skills are a little poor so I had to seek my officemate's help. Props to Dani of ESSENTIAL SANCTUARY for the make-up. Naks! Feeling celebrity. haha
I'm wearing a vintage robe dress, thrifted belt, PrP red heels, and various 168 accessories. :)

BEAUTY AND BUTTER

Everybody's all settled with their respective "buttercups" attending to their pampering needs when Mac and I arrived. The place exudes a fun and quirky vibe and I love the rich and colorful interior design. They offer a wide range of services like foot spa, facial, mani/pedi, nail art, among others. I was actually torn between getting a nail art or a foot spa. The variety of cute nail art designs to choose from won me over. Did I also mention they have all the yummy neon colors I so wanted to try. After changing my mind for like 48 times on what design to choose, I finally settled for this black and pink animal print. But I am so dying to try the other designs I already told the boyfriend that next time instead of waiting for him to get his hair styled at a nearby salon, I'll have my dose of well deserved pampering at Beauty and Butter. haha
Too bad I wasn't able to chat up with the other bloggers and pose for a photo op coz I was the last one to got finished. But last night was super fun I pinky promise to be more active in blogger events from now on. :)

Mac is even more gorgeous in person. :)

Rabsin of PHILIPPINE STREET FASHION and Alexa of I AM ALEXA.

Angeli of MISS ENTHUSIAST

Angeli, Mac, Michelle , and Ira

I love it!

K-wey, the sales and marketing manager of Beauty and Butter. Thanks mucho K-Wey. :)

With Marco of PHILIPPINE STREET FASHION

BEAUTY AND BUTTER is located at the 2nd level of the North Wing, SM City Cebu at the back of Flawless. They also have branches in SM Mall of Asia and SM San Lazaro.

It's weekend already. Have a Butter Day guys! :)

No Other

2011-10-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

To my Filipino readers, have you watched No Other Woman? Please do if you haven't already. Aside from I'm a super big fan of Anne Curtis, it's a story a boyfriend-girlfriend, husband-wife, or anyone whose in a romantic relationship can relate to. I've been a supporter of local movies (at least those with substance) way back when movies only cost you PhP25 (yes, i feel so old. haha) Watched this movie twice, first with my bestest girlfriends and the second time with my boyfriend and his friends with their respective girlfriends. The dialogues are just too funny. I especially love the confrontation by the pool and of course the ever so classic catfight between the mistress and the wife. haha

Above photos were taken during a client shoot. :)

wearing:

Floral/graphic print dress - thrifted

Olive cardigan - thrifted Calvin Klein

Woven belt - thrifted

Shoulder bag - thrifted Burberry

Gold sandals - Sister's

PENELOPE you've been missed

2011-09-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I showed Penelope my Polaroid Pogo some lovin'. I'm sorry dear if I took you for granted and hid you in your box for a couple of months. Life's just been crazily busy lately. But i'm not complaining with all these blessings that's coming my way. I'm more than greatful. :)

Some pictures last weekend by dear Penelope.

- Outtakes from Xiao + Angel post-nup session at Amara, Lilo-an

- Current nail colors: Happy orange and utilitarian olive green

- Boyfriend and his hard habit to break

- And my yellow color coded work station in the office. :)

And lastly, enjoy Duane & Dianne's engagement session below. :)

Today, don't forget to kiss and hug your loved ones.

Have a blissful Sunday everyone!

DUANE + DIANNE

{Engagement Session Part 2}

Gown: Manue Tomaque & Jonas Navarro

Photos: Marlon Capuyan

Watercolor

2011-09-21T06:45:00.000-07:00

Pardon the hand gesture. I was busy instructing the boyfriend for an up close shot of the skirt when he fired away. haha
September has always been rainy but this month has been exceptionally hot. So i opted to wear this breezy skirt for a street shoot in downtown Cebu last Sunday.
I wish I could chat more but the internet has been crappy lately so I think I'm just gonna end this post before it bails out on me again.

wearing:
Orange stripe shirt - thrifted
Floral maxi skirt - thrifted
Leather belt - thrifted
Boater hat - SM
Sunglasses - Vincci from KL

SUNDAY LOVE

2011-09-17T17:41:00.000-07:00

I'm practically living off on coffee shops nowadays on occasions like client meetings, catching up with friends, or simply to just sit down read a good book and people-watch. And fashion-wise if you've noticed, i'm also living off on millitary pieces like this cargo shorts and olive jacket for easy dressing.

And because it's a Sunday, i'm making it a habit to share some good lovin' courtesy of our client's engagement photos to remind you guys that love is just all we need.

Have a happy and love-filled Sunday to all!

XIAO + ANGEL

A POST-WAR VINTAGE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

Photos: MARLON CAPUYAN

Summer in September

2011-09-13T09:51:00.003-07:00

A comfortable outfit during a blazingly hot day when I assisted the boyfriend for an engagement shoot.

One must have a light summery tunic, a wide brim hat for extra protection from the sun, oversized sunglasses for full coverage, comfortable sandals that's not too high, and a huge bag to contain the props and all the other essentials.

wearing:
Green tunic - GCM
Floppy hat - Bohol souvenir
Sandals - GCM
Snakeskin bag - from KL, Malaysia
Sunglasses - Vincci from KL
Accessories - various bazaar finds

Burning Pavement

2011-09-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

Photos from the shoot I had with friends from the office.

Shot this at exactly 12 noon at some vacant lot in Emely's village. We had to endure curious sneaking looks from her neighbors. One guy even got in the car and intentionally circled the street a couple of times. hahaha

The things you do for facebook profile pictures. Yes, ~~my friends~~ we are vain like that.

photography: dred reveries

Vintage Lace

2011-09-08T01:39:00.000-07:00

Some of the portrait shots from the fun shoot we did last Saturday.

More photos on my next post. This time featuring my dear officemates.:)

HMUA: Dani Alcedera

wearing:

Vintage lace dress - thrifted

Shoes - Parisian

Floral hat - Gaisano Grand

Camel purse - thrifted
Tribal necklace - a gift from my boss

Sunglasses - Vincci from KL

MIXED ANIMAL

2011-08-27T07:39:00.000-07:00

Another work-outfit post.

Bought this animal print blazer during one of our thrifting excursions in Colon. I was actually torn between a fully sequined party top and this. I thought I wouldn't be giving the sequined number some justice because of my non-existent party life so I got this cute blazer instead.

I'm also getting utmost mileage from this comfy red heels. They give any prim and conservative outfit an instant hint of sexy.

wearing:

Animal-print blazer - thrifted

Stripe shirt - thrifted

Pants - thrifted

Mustard bag - thrifted

Belt - People r People

Shoes - People r People

Sheer Discovery

2011-08-22T18:20:00.000-07:00

Wore this to an engagement shoot at an air force camp. 

It completely slipped off my mind that the shoot was held inside an air base, which implements a strict dress code policy. While the officer was busy orienting us on the do’s and don’ts while inside the facility, I had to cover my sheer back with my bag and walked fast towards the car before Mr. Officer realizes that I am wearing worse than a sleeveless shirt and arrest me right then and there. Hahaha

wearing:

Sheer back animal print top – Market! Market!

Neon green shorts – thrifted  

Belt – thrifted  

Shoes – SM  

Neutral Sunday

2011-08-17T05:27:00.000-07:00

Easy Sunday dressing for a lunch with the boyfriend.

Wore this peach lingerie top I got during my exclusive shopping spree from my officemate's vintage collection. She has lots of vintage finds and she was kind enough to sell me some at the lowest price. I love her! It's a good thing only us two share the love for vintage clothes in the office coz I get to monopolized her great finds. hahaha

Wearing thrifted peach top, tulle skirt from July-Ayala, thrifted belt, straw fedora from SM, shoes from SM

I am also sharing with you guys the engagement photos of Carlos and Alcott which we shot a couple of weeks ago at the Mancao ancestral house in Carcar. They wanted an edgy and dark borderline-goth engagement set and we were more than happy to oblige.

For more photos: Visit Marlon Capuyan Photography

Enjoy!

Comme On

2011-08-14T19:12:00.001-07:00

Thrifting day is Comme des Garcons day. I noticed I have a penchant for wearing this very comfy t-shirt during my thrifting excursions. When thrifting, one should wear the comfiest of clothes and footwear to allow you to move freely between racks. Prior to that one must exercise those muscles to be able to survive hours of selecting from hangers-full of clothes. hahaha It is safe to say that thrifting makes a great exercise.   

wearing:

Comme des Garcons shirt - thrifted

Denim shorts - thrifted

Polka dot bag - GCM 

Silver sandals - GCM

Peach Pleats

2011-08-11T00:58:00.000-07:00

Going for the vintage prim and proper look during a client's wedding. 

And yes, I do wear 5-inch heels on a busy day like this one. 

Boyfriend kept telling me to wear flats but I reassured him that I can function better when I'm taller. hahaha

I'm happy that height can be bought. :)

P.S. Thanks to Lyndon Naya for the  photos. :)

wearing:

Black lace dress used as top - Sinequanone (thrifted)

Peach electric pleat midi skirt - thrifted 

Louis Vuitton belt - thrifted 

Red heels - People r People

Bag - Vintage Chanel

Brown bag - thrifted 

Sunglasses - Vincci from KL

Turquoise necklace - bazaar find

Pearl necklace - from Bohol souvenir

Minty Green

2011-08-05T22:45:00.000-07:00

I can never survive a day in the office without a blazer. I have a low tolerance for cold and right now the AC is positioned directly right through my back. If i could just wear a fur coat I would just to ward off the cold bite but then I would look really weird. So I've discarded the idea. lol

wearing:

Blue blazer - thrifted

White long sleeves - thrifted

Mint green pants - thrifted

Bag - thrifted

Red heels - People r People

Vertically Long

2011-08-01T05:39:00.000-07:00

Found the perfect flowy maxi skirt during a recent thrifting stint at the boyfriend's hometown. Good old town fiesta bazaars offer the cheapest and most exciting treasure trove. Most of my adored clothes are almost always left lying there at the bottom of the pile untouched, waiting to be discovered by someone with a penchant for unique print and texture.

Worn to a client engagement shoot at Mancao heritage house in Carcar, south of Cebu.

wearing:

Vertical stripe maxi skirt - thrifted

White top - thrifted

Denim vest - thrifted

Camel bag - thrifted

Belt - thrifted

Sunglasses - Petaling Street, KL

Accessories - Bazaar finds

Silver sandals - GCM

Back to basic

2011-07-27T05:33:00.000-07:00

Went out to deliver some items for the client. I was running late and was so uninspired to dress up.
Wore the first thing that caught my eye which was this oversized pink top from Gap which I thrifted a while back and just piled all the accessories stocked in my bag from a previous gig.
Boyfriend even got pissed off coz I sneaked some outfit shots before we went our way. haha

Photo taken by my sister and edited via Picnik; my favorite editing tool way before I learned how to use photoshop.

wearing:
Gap shirt - thrifted
Denim shorts - thrifted
Camel bag - thrifted
Accessories - bazaar find

Flat Out

2011-07-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

I'm more drawn to shoes with sky-high heels than flats. I don't know I just feel more comfortable in ankle-breaking shoes. But when I saw this mustard brogues in the thrift shop I did not have second thoughts in buying them. I must have been sold out to its mustard color. And because let's face it no matter how I like to wear heels everyday I can't always wear them during shoots. So i'm sticking to this comfy and stylish pair instead of the usual flat options like flip flops and open-toe sandals to protect my feet from dust and mud especially during outdoor shoots.

wearing:

Green top - thrifted

Denim cut-offs - thrifted and DIY Levi's

Mustard brogues - thrifted

Bag - Louis Vuitton (from my friend Bienne. :))

Purple beanie - from Baguio travel

Red clubmaster - Petaling St., Kuala Lumpur

Army + Mustard

2011-07-19T07:17:00.001-07:00

Stealing some outfit shots before I head to work. I miss dressing up to my normal clothes so badly with the uniform policy still implemented in the office. And since my life revolves around work and home lately, it's almost impossible to slip into those beautiful clothes and shoes. So i apologize if I have not been posting a lot this past few weeks.

wearing:

Mustard floral top - thrifted 

Olive green pants - thrifted 

Charles Jourdan bag -thrifted 

Louis Vuitton belt - thrifted 

Animal print scarf - thrifted 

Sunglasses - Alabang Town Center 

Shoes - Parisian

What Love Is

2011-07-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

The Sarah-Martin What Love Is concert.

One of those nights when I get to go out of the cave and breathe some fresh night air.

If my night life was a grade at school, i'd say I would have gotten a needs improvement mark.

I always cringe everytime I see pictures of my Cebu blogger friends' recent get togethers. I am such a bad blogger. Oh dear, I hope my weekend schedules are more forgiving in the coming days.

wearing:
Black dress with fur shoulder detail - thrifted
Red shoes - PrP
Studded belt - SM
Mustard bag - thrifted from officemate

Surf, Sand, and Sun

2011-07-10T19:38:00.000-07:00

Day 2 of Siargao escapade.  

I hope you guys aren’t sick of the photos yet. What can I do, one post isn’t enough to express how in love I am with this island.

Of course a  Siargao trip wouldn’t  be complete without SURFING! So we hit up the beach early to take a crash course. Less than an hour later, we had to travel some 15 kilometers from cloud 9 to a district hospital in Dapa to undergo some stitching on my boyfriend’s broken lower lip. Yes , we underestimated the waves. And to think we were at the beginner’s beach. LOL

But the minor accident didn’t dampen our spirit so even if the boyf suffered three stitches he was still keen on conquering the waves. Too bad, we did not bring the telephoto lens to have it all documented.  

I had to give props to the locals who assisted us and offered to take us to Dapa in an ambulance like it was a life and death situation. We were well taken cared of and we’re amazed at how honest and helpful the locals are. And that’s the reason why we’re more endeared with the place.  

Wearing:

Animal print bikini – Folded and Hung

Watercolor print bikini top – Gift from my bestfriend

Floral bikini bottom – Roxy  

Jersey maxi skirt – thrifted  

Stripe top – thrifted  

Paper Cranes + Vintage Love

2011-07-08T06:48:00.000-07:00

This has got be my favorite stripe shirt ever. It's roomy, it's cotton (perfect for the hot weather), and is long enough to cover the essentials.  

Paired with one of the best accessories in my closet full of thrifted finds..the camel fringe bag.  

Photo taken by my sister. 

And finally, I present to you guys the preview of Duane + Dianne's vintage engagement session which we shot last March. The boyfriend credited me for the styling and production so hey I have the right to be all giddy right now. :) haha 

Duane + Dianne
Photos: Marlon Capuyan || Photography

complete set of photos HERE

My Place Under the Sun: Siargao Part Uno

2011-06-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

{{Photography: Marlon Capuyan}}

The much needed and well deserved summer vacation!
Four days worth of pure fun and R&R at the island paradise of General Luna, Siargao.

Day one was spent checking out the boardwalk/tower at Cloud Nine scouting for local surfing instructors. And may i add, ogling at hot men in their washboard abs goodness. In fairness, both locals and imports. hahaha

{wearing thrifted pink sheer tunic, thrifted denim shorts, thrifted bag, thrifted scarf, vintage aviators, and floppy hat from bohol}

the world comes alive

2011-06-23T05:47:00.000-07:00

What i normally look like during weddings..haggard and busy manning the lappy,saving files and all that.

Wearing cream dress from HongKong, thrifted gold belt, vintage Chanel, cream floppy hat from Bohol, and faux pearls from SM Dept. Store

Allan and Janice are such a joy to shoot. They are not only sweet, kind, and down-to-earth couple but they are one of the most prepared couples we've known. Thanks guys for trusting us to document your greatest day.

And thank you for the Zara perfumes you gave us. We love it! :)

Do check out the Allan + Janice wedding photos.

Photography: MARLON CAPUYAN

You can view the complete set HERE.

Kindred Souls

2011-06-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

Raw photos from the photography workshop we had 2 months ago.

I can't believe this one slipped off my mind about posting on the blog.

This one is with the very slim and sexy Toni of Perfumed Red Shoes.

Thanks Toni for agreeing to model for the group. :)

wearing;

Black sheer top - thrifted

Denim shorts - thrifted 

Hat - Metro Gaisano

Tassel necklace - DIY

Studded belt - SM 

Olive green wedges - Parisian 

Love the Now

2011-06-13T01:14:00.000-07:00

I made the biggest decision last week. I can't say it's the best I have made so far but when I typed the word "resignation" in my letter, I sure felt an overwhelming happiness. Last time I was this happy was when the boyfriend proposed to me a year ago. I never thought I could do it because my work has been such a comfort zone for six long years.

But when it's not such a "comfort" anymore, i don't think there's a reason to stay any longer.I don't know what will happen next. I'm actually tired of worrying about the unknown and the future.

I just wanna seize the moment and LOVE the NOW.

Happy Belated Independence Day!

The perfect pick-me-upper and feel good song. I love you Katy Perry. :)

What's the buzz all about

2011-06-13T00:13:00.000-07:00

This is why I love my other  "job"so much because it embodies the principle of when you really love what you do, work becomes play.

I had the same feeling with my 8 to 5 job until my superior tried to fix something that wasn't even broke to begin with.haha

Happy Monday everyone!

Sheered

2011-06-04T03:00:00.000-07:00

Catching up on blog posts yet again.

Currently in Bohol for a beach wedding tomorrow at Bohol Beach Club. I hope it doesn't rain. Will you pray with me for a perfect Sunday weather?

Engagement photos of Allan + Janice. You can check out the full set here.

MARLON CAPUYAN PHOTOGRAPHY

wearing:

Black sheer dress - thrifted

Denim vest - thrifted

Animal-print scarf as turban - GCM

Tassel/woven belt - Bohol find

Wedges - Parisian

Good Vibes Only, Please.

2011-06-01T09:15:00.000-07:00

Some people just don't realize that it's never right to jump into conclusions right away. When I am angry, yes I am irritable. But never did I result to disrespecting authority by being "violent" or making it known by smashing something on purpose. My parents did not raise me that way. And i think it's downright unfair to be persecuted for something you did not do or at least has already stopped doing. It's hardest to go to that place each day knowing that you will be judged and misunderstood for the simplest and most innocent of things. I am not a fan of confrontations because I usually can't contain my tears and my emotions but I think it's a whole lot better than continuously be treated like crap.

I know this blog is supposedly dedicated to anything save for negativity.Pardon me but I just have to let this out my system.

On to a happier note...
 
We went to this eerily beautiful mangrove forest twenty minutes from Tagbilaran.The place has got an amazing sunset.

wearing:
Sheer batwing top - thrifted 
White shorts - thrifted Levi's
Tribal necklace - GCM
Silver sandals - GCM