January 2012
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Ryann Reyes by Nicky Roa
I’m extremely thankful that Nicky Roa created an illustrated portrait of me. Not only is he a designer and stylist, but he’s also an amazing Fashion Illustrator. He’s been telling me about this since last year because this was supposed to be his Christmas gift for me but we never got to see each other. But now, I’m so glad that he took photos of it so I can finally see how...
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Thrift Store Finds
Unlike most of you people, I’m not rich, yet. So sometimes when I buy clothes, I do an age old practice that my mom passed on to me, which I have mastered quite a bit. I do ukay-ukay or thrift shopping. Fortunately, there’s a lot of these stores near my place and I found these babies.
I got this really nice Bass topsider. It’s still in very good condition. And it’s...
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Blog Makeover!
So, over the last couple weeks I have been secretly plotting a new blog design layout. After countless days of sifting through fonts, width sizes, ccs codes, tumblr theme docs, and lots of trial and error, I present to you my new blog layout!
Or if you’re reading this off my blog, then it’s what you see around. It’s very simple. Black & White, No lines. Very Me. I used...
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Sinulog 2012 Photo Diary
This year for Sinulog, I was only able to attend the novena masses and the solemn procession. Obviously there’s no photos of the grand parade because I just watched it on TV. I was cozily nestled at home while everyone partied their heart out on the streets. Hopefully I’ll be able to go out and party next year. I feel like this year, I want to take the religious side of...
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Blanc Magazine Online Launching
Last January 12, 2012, I was invited the launching of Cebu’s first online fashion magazine, BLANC Magazine Online. It was held at Yo.U Restobar in Cebu City. The night comprised of a fashion show, the presentation of the BLANC Staff, the presentation of their first issue and of course, the reveal of their first ever cover. BLANC, as they would like to put it, is...
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12 Resolutions for 2012
Also, in keeping with tradition, here are my 12 resolutions for 2012. Because just like before, I’m still delusional enough to believe in them. I wasn’t able to stick with my resolutions last year. But that’s not stopping me from creating and recycling resolutions for the new year.
1. Focus on my long term goals. 2. Take more and more photos this year. 3. Eat Healthy and...
December 2011
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My 2011 in 11 Photos
In keeping with tradition, these eleven photos are some of the highlights of my life from 2011. This year has been a year of discovery, growth, loss, forgiveness and love. These photos really mean a lot to me, so I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed compiling them. Happy 2012 Everyone!
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Life Lately
Yes, I am still alive. It’s funny when I have to explain why I have been away. I was very busy from work that I mostly spend my mornings and afternoon asleep. For lack of a good writing skill, here is a photo essay of what I have been up to since the I’ve been away.
1. A Beautiful Rainy Morning 2. A few of my favorite Books. 3. A Light in the Attic by Shel...
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Fashion, Design
Can you believe I own these amazing books? I almost forgot I had these if it wasn’t for a friend of mine borrowed these a long time ago and retured it to me just now. Better late than never! Anyway, the one on the left is How To Be A Fashion Designer by Marcarena San Martin and the one on the right is Form Fit Fashion by Jay Calderin. These were given to me by my cousin from New York....
November 2011
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City Driving, Part 8
This is where I frequently pass by during my stay in Metro Manila. All I can say is that it’s a huge city with lots of people, lots of cars, and lots of everything. Although I still can’t see myself permanently moving here despite almost having everything I want in my life.
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PFW Photo Diary / Outtakes
1. Media Pass 2. With Nicky Roa and Ingrid Roxas 3. SMX at Night 4. DJ Sanya Smith 5. The Dollhouse 6. Ingrid’s Camera 7. Polka Dots and Sparkly Heels 8. Rafa Ayuyao, Nicky Roa and Shen Jarlega 9. SMDC Show 10. Nicole Ramos, Bella Tanalgo and Jezl O of ROME Shoes and Nicky Roa 11. Ruffa Gutierrez’s Boobs 12. Outfit photo by Ingrid Roxas. 13. Outfit photo by...
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Oxygen Spring/Summer 2012
First thing I thought about Oxygen’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection was androgyny. It’s like the boys and the girls have been swapping clothes and they still look good regardless. The collaboration with Spanish artist and fashion designer, Marcela Gutierrez was perfect. This is also the second time I got to see Marie Digby in the flesh. Still as beautiful as ever. The photos...
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Luxewear Spring/Summer 2012
These are some of my favorite looks from my favorite designers from the the Luxewear Spring/Summer 2012 show.
ANTHONY RAMIREZ
AZTEC BARBA
JULIUS TAROG
MELVIN LACHIA
PABLO CABAHUG
RONALDO ARNALDO
TINA DANIAC
YVONNE QUISUMBING
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SMDC Presents Chris Diaz, Lizzane Cua & Eric Delos...
These are some of the photos I took at the SMDC show featuring Chris Diaz, Lizanne Cua and Eric Delos Santos. It had a very posh cocktail party before the show started which is always a good thing. So I was literally in the middle of all the beautiful fashion chaos that night. The photos below are some of my favorite looks and highlights from the shows.
CHRIS DIAZ
I love the fringe, the...
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Design Fusion and Visions & Trends Spring/Summer...
These are some of my favorites from the Design Fusion and Vision & Trends shows from Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012. It’s a little collage of some sorts of my 3 favorite looks from each designer.
BO PARCON
Fact, the little details dangling on the model’s arms and dresses along side the fringes are actually rosary beads and a whole bunch of crucifixes. I’ll...
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Veejay Floresca Spring/Summer 2012
Veejay Floresca’s collection was a breath of fresh air during the Premiere group show for Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012. The photos above were some of my favorite looks from the collection. I was hard to choose my favorite because I loved every single one. I personally love the lace glasses. It was inspired, it was well thought of, and it was cutting edge. Veejay...
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October 2011
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Russel Villafuerte Spring/Summer 2012
Russel Villafuerte’s collection is the result of the juxtaposition of soft feminine fabrics with the tough and hard. It was a balancing act that he executed very well. Above are some of my favorite photos I took from the Premiere group show for Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012.
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Michael Cinco Spring/Summer 2012
Michael Cinco definitely knows how to put on a good show. The photos above are some of my favorite looks during the show. The collection was ethereal, luxurious and it was very well executed. Anne Curtis’ appearance at this show was a very pleasant surprise. The last few minutes of the show was one of the best I’ve seen in the entire Fashion Week so far. Mr. Cinco really...
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Gallery Orange
Aside from the usual go-to places in Bacolod City, I was more excited to go to Gallery Orange. It’s located with in the Art District. Too bad there weren’t any official exhibitions in any of their 3 galleries when I went there. But there were still lots of interesting paintings and sculptures scattered all around the place. One of my favorites there was Refined...
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September 2011
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21's Pasta Ricardo
Aside from the usual delicacies native to Bacolod City, the dish that stood out for me during my 4-day stay there was from my favorite restaurant in Bacolod City. And it is also home to the best Illongo fine dining experience in the city. It’s thePasta Ricardo from 21 Restaurant. It is made up of Fettucini with chopped mussels sauteed in olive oil and garlic, topped with parmesan cheese and...
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【RED SOX】
I’m wearing a super awesome Japanese レッドソックス (Red Sox) Shirt while I was at the back of a pick up truck cruising around Bacolod City with some pretty awesome people who took these photos of me. Lacson Street, you will be badly missed. Oh and a big thank you to Bryan for translating what’s on my shirt.
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In Transit
I was inside an airplane last September 22 bound for Bacolod City, Philippines. It was Airphil Express’ Bombardier Dash 8 Q400. The plane smelled like freshly fluffed fancy hotel pillows. This is a cliché photo essay of some sorts by someone who isn’t used to being 30,000 feet up in the air.
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Ilaputi's Vietcondobo
It’s not that often that I share about my obsession for food. But this dish is an exception. I’m talking about my new favorite from my favorite Asian & Fusion restaurant here in Cebu. It’s the Vietcondobo from Ilaputi.
A Vietcondobo is made up of Lemongrass beefadobo with cilantro pesto, chili-garlic, red onions, pickled cucumbers on wheat baguette.
It’s served on...
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Brief Encounter
“Ryann Reyes came over and shot me—point blank.” said Nicky Roa as I did a portrait series for and him with his amazing new bleached hair. This time, it was me who asked him this favor. And I’m glad he didn’t say no. I’ve always wanted to photograph him ever since I got to know him, I’m glad it finally came true. I wanted the photos to be...
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Around The Block
“Nothing is as it seems. Black can appear white when the light is blinding.” — Christopher Pike
Once again, I had the pleasure of working with Nicky Roa for a shoot. I can’t believe he asked me to do this, again. I mean, how do you say no to someone like him, right? The concept for this, if it’s not obvious already, is color blocking. All the credit for the amazing...
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August 2011
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One Fine Day
I had the pleasure of collaborating and working with the amazing stylist & designer, Nicky Roa for this shoot. According to him this was all inspired by “Annie Hall, A Young English Lady on her family’s country house for the Summer, An Education, Never Let Me Go, even Narnia (outside the closet), and a little Reese Witherspoon on her movie ‘Election’...