CHIC IN THE TROPICS | A Detroit Style Blogger and Filmmaker

HOSTING DUTIES DAY 3: Prints

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Down to my final gratuitous outfit post from my event the previous weekend. I'll definitely miss working this gig, as well as the people behind it-- it was strenuous, but everyone just made it comfortable and easy..definitely have a lot of great memories from this project!

And since Sunday was the last day of the festivities, I decided to wear just something incredibly light and breezy, and at the same time just something a bit more 'crowd-pleasing' if you know what I mean--something really simple, clean and easy to look at. As you well know I'm not the most color-loving person, but I decided on this incredible digital print blouse from Select UK-classic silhouette, on-trend coloration. Loves!

with my co-emcee Bobby Bee

wearing Select UK digital print blouse, Yves Identify high-waist shorts, fleshtone Gibi zipper and stud strappies

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HEDI SLIMANE x JOSH BEECH, Vogue Hommes 08

I haven't really begun my day just yet, but I just had to share this extremely poignant (to me at least) cover and inset photos of Brit rocker-cum-male supermodel Josh Beech, shot by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Hommes '08. I'd daresay that "Erotique" is the perhaps the most apt way of putting it, as Beech is just sinfully engaging to the eyes, and Slimane and his technique captures it all too well. That, and the industrial, post-apocalypto inspired bondage gear that Beech dons with so much aplomb tells us that his badassness is innate-- and that makes it hauntingly sensual.

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HOSTING DUTIES DAY 2: Leigh Tailored Jacket

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So Day 2 of my hosting gig turned out really well, and the fun really was in the details. Had more surprises for the audience this time, and though it is undeniably tiring, you just can't help but enjoy yourself once you see that everyone watching is having a ball as well. For the 2nd day I decided to go for clean yet fun pieces, and so I wore this lovely Leigh Tailored Jacket from Sophistix, which I received a couple of days back.

This was definitely my favourite piece from the bunch. It's an on-trend piece without the overkill, the pop of red is a delight, and the tailoring kills. Seriously, and this opinion is impartial and without bias-- I was overwhelmed with the quality of the materials and the execution of the tailoring.. it definitely felt like custom pieces for a fraction of the price.

This piece is uber fun. Definitely made me feel like the "ringleader", harhar.:) (***Special thanks to Eknam K of Sophistix.net)

Leigh Tailored Jacket in red, Marks and Spencer white tank dress. (Hair and make-up by Dominic Sy)

playing around with the colour isolation settings, hehe

master of ceremonies

solo

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what i wore

HOSTING DUTIES DAY 1

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So over the weekend I took on an event hosting gig that lasted from Apr 30-May 2 for Yamaha Motors Philippines in Ayala Center-Cebu. Basically it was the Cebu leg of their fiesta-inspired nationwide caravan that showcases the latest motorcycle models from Yamaha, as well as newly introduced Yamaha|Apparel, the company's very own clothing line thats geared towards the active motorcycle lifestyle. A super long event to host, but I had a lot of fun doing it, worked with the most incredibly nice people and just basically enjoyed my whole tenure in the program.:)

Because of my lack of time to post for actual gratuitous outfit shots I've decided to just document what I'd wear for the whole 3 days to at least make up for the lost time. Hehe. Figured I'd go for something classic moto-inspired, since the event was all about actual motoring, anyway. Hehe.

I'd like to extend my deepest thanks to my co-emcee Bobby Bee, to Maki of Yamaha, and to Gavin Jumao-as, Guenny Jumao-as Flores, Camille Benedicto, Shaleem Tiannok, Miss Jida and the rest of the prod team.. you guys made it so much easier and worthwhile.

custom cropped moto jacket, to order from Yves Identify. DSKNKT chainwear, vintage maille-inspired shirt, CLove shorts, DIY rollover studded boots

Dominic working his behind-the-scenes make-up magic

hamming it up with Yves and my co-host for the event, Bobby Bee of Killer Bee 92.3-Cebu

with young make-up artist Dominic Sy.. think he did a lovely job!

yep, I got lines on my shave again but i think this will grow out really, really fast. Hair and make-up by Dominic Sy

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PHOTOSHOOT REDUX/impromptu fun

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I'm extending my giveaway for another week as I know I've been a delinquent blogger. You guys already know my pressing work schedules, so to explain it would be redundant again. Hehe. But i promise I've got a lot more posts for this week, plus the winning entry announcement, so things should be fun.:)

Just a little over the weekend me and my homegays (Yves, young designer Brylle Quirante and make-up artist Dominic Sy) decided to help out our friend Joy for her personal model folio by styling it for her- main difference is, we were not able to bring a lot of clothes at all, as it had been a hectic day as well for all of us.. So with clothes off our backs, and then some from the photographers, we came out with something surprisingly pleasant.

Kudos to incredible photog couple Reynald Geonson and Ellen Grace Renegado for the shots.:)

Seeing Double-Ellen Shift Dress from Sophistix, vintage chambray blazer, Zinc wedges and DSKNKT multichain lariat

custom cropped moto jacket, to order from Yves Identify. vintage brocade dress, People are People heels

Channeling an effortlessly fun urban sleekness with the Ellen Shift Dress from Sophistix, vintage chambray blazer, Zinc wedges and DSKNKT multichain lariat