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200th POST!

OMGOSH its my 200th post. I can't believe I've gotten this far!

This actually took me longer to write 'cuz I wanted to put so many things in as my 200th post but I couldn't really put my finger on what I wanted.. so instead I'll be sharing some overdue pictures for now.

More thoughts on my 200th post later, and yes, I'm working out a bunch of giveaways, but for now, allow me to be overwhelmed! Hehe. Thanks for the support xx

My absolute favorite shot ATM. The timing was sweet. Thanks to Yapi and her beau, Harry!

As promised, here's more BTS, outtakes and the actual shots from our Cebu fashion bloggers feature for Sunstar Daily. Shot right in the heartland that is Carbon Market. Had a blast! Wish I had time to check out the goods, though...

Thanks again to the other fashion bloggers who made this experience really awesome... I'm looking forward to more hangouts with you guys.

Thanks again to Armand Alforque, Mildred Zapanta and Marlon Capuyan for the photos :)

Giveaways are being finalized. Whee. Hearts to you all

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The Event That Was

BASSMONKEYS IN CEBU (93.1 CLUB RADIO 1st ANNIVERSARY)

Congratulations to Dennis Paolo Mendoza and the rest of the 93.1 Club Radio family for another chart-topping event!

With no less than the mixes of Danny Bond of the Bassmonkeys (UK), free-flowing drinks, crazy games and prizes, and the familiar faces of Cebu's bustling party scene, 93.1 Club Radio definitely made sure that everyone had an incredibly great time.

with Dale Banaag in 90's grunge-girly boheme, and Yves in his Gareth Pugh-inspired black and white pants. wearing Yves Identify scuba-inspired maxi with zip-up slit, and Parisian shoes... spike headband courtesy of my dog, Mozart. hehe.

friends r' us

Congratulations on your 1st anniversary, and here's to more years to come!

More good news! Congratulations to mommy Dang for taking home the $80 Gift Card from my tie-up giveaway with online retailer CSN. Enjoy shopping!

Special thanks to Olive for her really sweet message/entry. Really appreciated it:)
Thanks for visiting, y'all!

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CEBU FASHION BLOGGERS UNITE FOR SUNSTAR DAILY

Hot off the presses!

With much love and appreciation to Kimo Cea of Sunstar Cebu's 'ZUP section, and amazeballs photographers Armand Alforque and Marlon Capuyan (and also fellow blogger Dred's significant other) for these rad photos, as well as the boyfs who tagged along (minus mine, as he was sick boohoo) and took BTS shots as well...

And most definitely to my fellow Cebu fashion bloggers Toni, Yapi, Philip, Dred, Vanessa and Gillian for proving to be as fabulous and friendly in person as they are in their blogs, and well, for just making this an experience for the books... here's to more features on Cebu fashion blogging soon! BTS pictures to follow:)

and if you're in Cebu, don't forget to check some of the city's most stylish gals this Friday at the Cowrie Cove in Shangri-la Mactan for a truly awesome Girl's Night Out! Featuring the latest collection of What a Girl Wants, as well as an open bar of scrumptious cocktails from 8:30-9:30, and mixes from guest DJs Nikki Taylor and Marvin E. The best part is, everyone's invited. Hope to be seeing you there!

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TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS

From top-bottom: Josine Gumban, Yves Camingue, Andrew Singco, Irx Canseco, Dane Gonzalez, Phil Lapinid, Valentina Danger, Abigail Lim Aquino, and yours truly

Hey guys, hope you're enjoying an awesome weekend-- just having a really chill one with the boyf, pigging out and resting after our stressful week shooting his film. Oh and did you guys see Harry Potter just yet? It's definitely worth falling in line for... so much better than the last (IMO), and the cinematography and editing is just epiiic! We loved it, on top of the fact that we used our complimentary passes to see it. hehe.

Just sharing for the first time the epic work done by photographer Armand Alforque in capturing some of Cebu's young crop of street-style enthusiasts for a local newspaper's style section. Originally my idea was to be completely behind the scenes and just write it, but Armand insisted that I take part in the photo op, so now I'm handing over the writing responsibilities over to another friend.

It was really a blast doing this and having to hobnob with a lot of people for the first time. IMO, that's whats great about ensemble photoshoots... it's rowdy, fun, and you never really know what comes out of it. In this case, it was awesome to observe everyone's individual interpretations of street style, and Armand did a great job at capturing just that.

This will hit publication very soon, and I'll definitely be sharing! Much love xx

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CARDIAC- DAY 1

Guys, sorry for having been MIA these past few days (yet again). After months and months of conception and planning, we are finally shooting my boyf's thesis film--the final film to complete his one-year Film Making course at the IAFT (International Academy of Film and Television) in Mactan, Cebu. As of writing this we are close to wrapping up, and I am nervous as well as excited-- definitely proud of the work we've done so far, as well as grateful to our small family of actors and crew who tirelessly supported us way beyond their job description.

While I've spent years doing occasionally, I opted to stay behind the scene's for my boyf's project (we think it'll be too complicated) and signed on as the project's producer. Gruelling! Intense! Talk about laboring out of love. I guess I'll only be doing this again if Thaad does another project, but aside from that, never again. Everyone else made my job fulfilling and easier, though.

Still got more BTS pictures to share, and I'll be sharing a bit more about the project in the upcoming posts. Much love xx

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