l-r: Lyka Raagas, Philip Lapinid, Kim, Aoi, Gizelle, yours truly
My good friend and fellow blogger Gizelle of Vanilla Ice Cream finally has the second collection for her online store, ShopYapi. When she told that she was coming up with a grunge-ish shoot for her new pieces, we decided to go ahead and collaborate. I don't have much time to kill really but I enjoy helping out friends with their own endeavours. Besides, I can't really say no to Yapi.:) Dubbed Furious Rose, the collection is all about really cute and non-fussy dresses and pieces with a kind of edge to them.
I did the creative direction and make-up for the shoot. Now before anyone asks, I'm just purely a make-up enthusiast, not really that good, but totally enjoy developing what little "talent" I have with it. I had a blast playing with Kim and Aoi's faces, who by the way have the most amazing creases for great eyeshadow blending. We wanted a kind of grunge, dishevelled-yet-pretty vibe to it, and I think we got that.
I can't wait for the final results from the shoot's official photog, Jonathan Carlobos of VEATA. I'm sure it's gonna rock.
Shop Yapi "Furious Rose" BTS video. Styling by Gizelle Sembrano. Make-up and Creative Direction by moi. Styling Assistance by Lyka Raagas. Principal Photography by Jonathan Carlobos of VEATA. Video by Philip Lapinid