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CHITO VIJANDRE PFW Spring/Summer 2012: HAUTE GYPSIES

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Philippine Fashion Week 2011 S/S

Ancient. Traditional. Preserved. Fashionable. The style icons in an Asian woman’s wardrobe are all this and much more. Some have charmingly transcended boundaries to become staples on and off the global runway. Most cherished treasures, exquisite, richly made into magical and rich pieces. Asian trousseau complete with heirloom pieces, the designs, fabrics and craftsmanship vary from neighboring Asian countries just like costumes, languages and mannerism. Vijandre flaunted once again the traditional fashion aces into modern and contemporary staples and a solid classic haute couture pieces that surpassed the mundane trend cycles that the world slaves to. And they work everytime.

Then these are crafts which, that requires a knowlegeable status here, have taken on the international fashion scene. Some have appeared occasionally on runways and high streets, while others have established themselves as perennial style statements. Even though they retain their status in the ‘crafts’ hierarchy, they are also part of mainstream fashion, instantly recognizable, instantly Vijandre.

His luxurious brocade gives glorious mesmerizing effects together with his Chinese silks taken from mulberry plantations.

The mixture of solid colors and the embellishment of chinese tussles in rounded upper sleeves matched the loud fuchsia shoes. Hair rising hair extension added the contemporary look.

The appearance of python gloves added the screaming eclectic components that blended harmoniously in the total silhouette.

Like a contemporary gypsy woman, the simple golden skirt, the well cut blouse in an open sleeves lined with jade green and his unmindful head gear of split horns reminded the highland women of  Tibet, alluring and exotic.

And suddenly Vijandre transported his muses to the 70's /80's silhouettes where he was famous on the ramps on Manila's highlife fashion shows and events. The magic of a CHITO VIJANDRE is still there.

photo credits: BRUCE CASSANOVA

EYMERIC FRANCOIS at HAUTE COUTURE WEEK 2011/SINGAPORE: STUNNING..!!!!

Displaying the signature intriguing anonymity of sensual woman is what we have to expect from Eymeric Francois on his Singapore's Haute Couture 2011 collection. His style credo aims at defining lines of woman who exudes sexiness, curves and femininity. As models walked on the fabulous set design in rock gothic music, clearly unfolding was his eclectic creativity-intricate and daring.

Dipped in a refined and enigmatic silhouettes with mystical allure, his black collection rigorously lent his personal creativity and painstakingly haute in couture from his laces to his ribbon numbers.The young designer captured his thoughts and translated every piece into a cohesive and well composed collection that embodies his own DNA. Francois suits and dresses in wool dominated the runway, tailored and well-cut, the embellishments of horse hair added spectacles to his collection.

photo credits: yahoo images

My feature on MuchMusic's #trending

I'm excited to announce that I was recently featured on Canada's music channel MuchMusic. One of my video tutorials was featured on their show #trending  
#trending showcases all the top music videos, top fashion fixes, top beauty tips - it's what's #trending right now.  They chose my makeup tutorial for the Adele Inspired Makeup Look to be featured along with Adele's video for Some one like you.  Check out more about #trending and my video here http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/trending/ontrending/cid/562348/makeupbyeman-adele-makeup-tutorial

Glymm.com

I recently found out about one of my favourite new websites - it's called Glymm.com It's a beauty website where you can subscribe to receive a Glymm box packed with 4-5 beauty items delivered to you directly for only $10 a month. They carry some of the top makeup brands and they handpick the beauty items for the Glymm box each month according to all the latest beauty trends. I loved receiving my own Glymm box and the excitement of opening it up and trying out new makeup is so fun! Glymm is currently only available in Canada but they plan on expanding to the United States in Spring 2012. Check out this full review on Glymm and to sign up for your own Glymm subscription, go to https://www.glymm.com/share/they

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Winner Announced

 This year came with some ReAlLy good costume entries but one really BLEW my mind!!! Behold! Camille's sister (since I never got a name LOL) is the winner of our Classy Halloween Contest for 2011 =D. Just send me an email with your information within 48 hours and I can send you your gift!!! Check this out everyone...

How gruesome and cool is THAT??? My mom also sent me some pictures of dArLiNg trick or treating costumes. Here are my favs!

 Audrey is ALWAYS classy!

 She's PERFECT!!!!! Look at those brows! That expression!!!

 So beautiful

 LOVE!!!!! Darling, and perfectly Fall colored with the cutest pigtails EvEr!!!

 Bah ha ha ha haaaaaaa!!!!!

This little smoosh was at our church party and his whole family was dressed up as Legos. Notice the genius of using his costume as a double chin rest = D. I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!

Here's me and my hubby for our Halloween party. We won best costumes yay!!! =) What did you dress up as this year?

ZAREENA FALL/WINTER 2012 COLLECTION:Poetic Elegance

 Poetic and elegant are words that spring to  my mind while watching the ZAREENA Fall/Winter 2012 Collection at the World Trade Center last Oct.29,2012. Emirati Fashion Designer Zareena Yousif is an amazing artist, she shows brilliance in creativity, encompassing all diversity in tradition and culture. 

 Dubai- based, Zareena Yousif cut a niche of her innate talent by fusing local tradition craftsmanship and western silhouettes. Her 2012 F/W Collection is explorative and wearable, she ventures into making short dresses targeting European clienteles. Best known for her luxurious kaftans, her hand made new look collections are without shimmering crystals, wool, cotton and silk threads 
were woven to dash the alluring simplicity  that is remarkable and vibrant.

Her palette moves effortlessly from strong hues to exciting mix of colors vibed as exciting aesthetics that were so welcoming on the runway. The flowing chiffons  of deep aubergine and green were embellished with intricate Art Nouveau patterns.

The collection is nothing short glamor and grand, it has the confidently feminine in appeal, excess is not necessary when you think you are wearing fabulous!

photo credits:ELMER MAGALLANES