August 2010 - CHIC IN THE TROPICS | A Detroit Style Blogger and Filmmaker

MIXED MEDIA

cheetah print top (mom's vintage), DIY miniskirt, DSKNKT studded leather headband, Parisian booties

Went on a traipse to downtown Cebu with http://www.yvestyle.blogspot.com">Yves to buy loads of material for his upcoming fashion show (which happens today by the way! details will just be discussed in post.) launching his new Holiday collection. I agreed to be his senior stylist for it, because he's closest to my heart (aww) and also this gives me the right avenue to put a few of my own handcrafted leatherwear and accessories out for use for the first time. Anyone who has followed this blog for quite sometime knows that I love DIYing things with a passion, so I've been trying to get a sort of small collection together... you know, nothing too major, but definitely something I wouldn't hesitate to put out in the market. I've been working on that for a bit, and I'll be sure to keep you guys updated once I have a little bit more to show. I'm excited!

Thanks for the comments, guys! xx

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what i wore

WORK

vintage black shirt with gold threads, Genevieve Gozum multichain necklace, studded slim "belt" from SM Mens, DIY suede skirt, Janeo heels

As I've mentioned in a prior post, I'm glad to be in a workplace where I am judged based on what I can bring to the table skills-wise, instead of what I wear. Yes, I have a half-shaved head (I'm still not over it lol) and I do have the propensity to pile on the crazy sometimes, but yes, they're nice enough to let me get away with my idea of "office wear", so long as I come to work on time and blab on-air from 2-8pm... fair enough tradeoff, if you ask me.

A lot of people ask me what it's like to be a radio jock. Do I still get frightened? Yes. Did I make major bloopers? Hell yes. Is it easy? Is it hard? Both yes and no (at least in my opinion). Though it may feel a bit routine after doing it for more than two years, it is still scary and awesome to think about serving thousands of listeners by the minute, so I can't really complain.

Here's what my dashboard looks like (the technical aspect just takes getting used to, its quite easy),and the view from my 20th room glass wall... unfortunately I hate heights, but everyone's free to pop in for a visit and enjoy it for themselves.:)

BTW sorry if I've been MIA lately. I really have to switch internet providers STAT. :(

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Make Your Own Havaianas 2010

MYOH @5: A CARNIVAL OF COLORS

wearing a fedora hat from SM, DSKNKT large chainmail necklace, scuba-inspired mini by Yves

Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 came, saw and conquered, but this time with bolder selections and more vibrant colours. The fun was in the choosing indeed as Cebuano Havaianaticos browsed through welcome additions such as neon and glow-in-the-dark straps and crazier pins. And what better way to enjoy MYOH than with the company of your friends? Going through all the choices with my girls was absolutely fun, and it was interesting to note how we all mixed and matched soles and straps reflective of our own personalities-- I chose the lovely all black pair with the commemorative sole (above). Whoever said that your inner individuality can't shine through with flip-flops was wrong, of course.:)

With much love and appreciation to Jaja Chiongbian-Rama and April Rama of BigSeed Media, as well as Leanne Florendo and Aimil Sarmiento of A.L. Amizade Mktg (the exclusive distributor of Havaianas in this part of the country) for the amazing invites :)

first image courtesy of Kristine and InStyleCebu.com

and just for the LOLs, here's me with Philippine pop star Sarah Geronimo when she dropped by my show for an interview. funny how i'm in the center and i look more incognito than she is. haha. i blame early morning eyebags.:)

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press

THANKS, PENSANDLENS

Sweet from the lovely personal blog http://pensandlens.wordpress.com">Pens and Lens is probably one of the nicest gals I've had the pleasure of having online exchanges with in a long time, and that's saying much. She speaks with the choicest of words and she never runs out of compliments that will turn any sh*teous day around. I'm seriously regretting being too busy to meet her in the flesh before she left for Thailand, because I'm sure she would surpass all my already preconceived notions of her (all good, of course).

This interview feature that she did of me kind of made me blush, because I'm pretty sure I'm not THAT awesome. Hahah. But thanks, Sweet, from the bottom of my heart. :)

Read the full interview feature by clicking here.

**Thanks going out to the new followers and for your awesome comments. Will be bloghopping again shortly... xx

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it's paradise

MISSING THE ISLAND GIRL

with the going away card i put together and everyone signed, awwww

che's kooky glasses are mad insane! loves it.

trying out Dane's SoulePhenomenon Gareth Pugh-inspired platforms... at six inches these babies feel like a whole new floor, a concussion waiting to happen

BTS for Brian Viveros-themed shoot with photog Hannah Bacalla

an Eden sandwich with Thaad and Dane at the farewell party

One of our favourite earth angels has already left the building to go back to her own spot of sand and sun in Boracay, and we're all still bummed out from her sudden leaving, me most especially. My friendship with Dane has been nothing short of amazeballs, considering how we've moved just being bloggers who frequently visit each other to becoming sisters from different misters... in this day and age when the internet is sometimes nothing but virtual reality, it's always a beautiful thing for relationships to actually transcend into real life. The past two months of having her around has been tremendously insane and chocked full of memories... I wouldn't have it any other way.

Babes, it's never goodbyes, we can't wait to see you in the island! xx

All photos courtesy of Dane, make sure to give her stylish blog a visit if you still haven't :)

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inspirations

INSPIRATIONS: KRAFTWERK

The stuff of many industrialist dreams and nightmares- overdosing on Kraftwerk's "Radioactivity" for an upcoming fashion show that I'm styling for on the 27th. Working on an 80's scuba feel for the show, so this couldn't be more apt. I can loop Kraftwerk on my Ipod for 24 hours and drown myself in nuclear-induced thoughts and dreamscapes. Awesome. They truly are the granddaddies of electronica.

and speaking of inspirations, where the eff can i buy this crazy antler headband on MK?!! i'm drooling with wanting it.

still adding to the blogroll, guys... just comment back if in case i forget to add you! xx

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Davao

WTF/LAST OF THE VACAY OUTFITS

I just realized now that I lost my blogroll? OMGosh sorry.

Again I'm not the one working on improving my layout guys, because seriously, I'm really kind of slow when it comes to HTML, so I left the work to the experts (Kristine and my bf's friend Neil.. hey thanks:) and didn't realize that that element went AWOL somehow. Sorry :(

I'm gonna add back the blogroll myself, do comment on this post anyway so I can be sure to include your blog.

Oh and please don't forget to follow CITT ('FOLLOW' tab to the side, still) if you like watchu see.:)

Just adding in the last outfit shots from my short vacay... Yeah, I wore a maxi dress with Boticelli-ish cherubs (a rare feat to get me into a long skirt, no less), ditched the platforms for my Havaianas and Fushus (egad!), stopped to pet some cute pups on sale on the street, went to the beach, wore a crazy python shirt, and laughed my a** off to the city's top caliber comedians.

I can't wait to take a vacation again! Haha. Will be bloghopping in the morning:) xx

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Davao

A DIFFERENT CITY @ NIGHT

Wearing DIY cropped top, Yves Identify zebra-print skirt, SM fedora hat, vintage woven leather bag, Novo studded flats

For those planning to visit Davao City soon, there are very interesting tidbits you MUST know. It's always been public knowledge that the city has taken extra measures in making sure that the peace and order in the area is almost never challenged. Matter of fact, the breeze is intensely fresh back there, because yeah, no one would dare smoke in public as that can get one fined or penalized. I can already hear the screams of protest from some of my friends, but that's the way it is, and some would daresay, for good measure.
Another thing one must note is the city's very strict liquor ban. The nightlife begins as early as 7pm or 8pm (!!!) simply because all establishments must stop serving liquor at 2 am the latest. Me and my friend's got a firsthand view of this, and boy, was it fun seeing a lot of people hammered and grinding as early as 9pm. Radical!

Strict restrictions and all, the parties there are no different than the ones here at home, and the people there truly know how to get their party on. I had a bllllast. I can't wait to get back!

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Davao

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF DAVAO (Day 1)

Given the somewhat tight schedule that I run (balancing work+extra gigs+relationship+family+blog) on a regular basis, I always try to make do with what little extra time I do get. A night out with friends or beaching in the weekend is usually enough to stave off my hunger for some much-needed R&R, but at times when the stress is much more than you bargained for and those just aren't enough, then you know you gotta man up and file a longer vacation leave, pack your bags, and jetset!

With that, I knew I couldn't resist my friend Jossa's invitation to head out to Davao City, one of the biggest cities in Southern Philippines.I've only heard remarkable things about it thus far, so I just had to book my flight the first moment I could-and was it a sojourn for the books! The place was visually arresting, and it's a metropolis that still stays close to its traditional roots... it was easy to fall in love with Davao and the warmth and safety that emanates from the place is just absolutely charming.:)

I packed most of my platforms and heels but ironically ended up NOT being able to use them at all and instead opted to walk around in my completely worn-out flats-I may rarely step into them but this time I'm grateful that I did, as it afforded me all the sights and sounds I can possibly take in of this beautiful city.:)

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Events in Cebu

DO YOU BELIEVE IN EVER AFTER?

Set your calendars for 08.28.2010 as the Queen of House comes over to this side of the tropics for a once-in-a-lifetime fete, bringing with her the sexiest house music beats to scintillate and captivate the senses for just one night...

From Club Radio 93.1, the people who brought to Cebu other remarkable house music feats such as "Stonebridge at The Terraces" and "Fierce Angel featuring Mark Doyle" comes "Ever After:Bonnie Bailey" featuring none other than the Queen of the sexiest and the most massive house music hits like "Everywhere", "Kingdom of Pretty", "Firefly" and many more.

Joining her to serve up the heat is the triumvirate of Cebu's very own Hans Congmon, Bong Durano, and Club Radio's Marvin Evangelista, and also featuring Hey Jude Boracay's DJ Surf.

Don't allow yourself to miss out. For ticket inquiries and table reservations, call:

09158517875/09228993250/0322560931

or visit the official website,

www.bonniebaileycebu.com

***special thanks to Club Radio 93.1's Dennis Paolo Mendoza

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MIXED MEDIA

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MYOH @5: A CARNIVAL OF COLORS

THANKS, PENSANDLENS

MISSING THE ISLAND GIRL

INSPIRATIONS: KRAFTWERK

WTF/LAST OF THE VACAY OUTFITS

A DIFFERENT CITY @ NIGHT

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF DAVAO (Day 1)

DO YOU BELIEVE IN EVER AFTER?

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