Scene Stealers

Was surprised to see my pale-ass self in the June 2014 issue of Preview magazine (in one of its "Scene" pages). These photos were snapped during the 7107 International Music Fest held last February (which I have yet to blog about) and I think I'm one of the very few female festival-goers who decided to ditch those short-shorts and braved the heat whilst wearing pants. Ha! Thank you to Preview for this unexpected feature! 

You can view the full outfit post HERE.

Boxy & Cropped

Ack! I was supposed to share these hi-res photo set from my Preview 'Style Profile' (for the May '13 issue) feature weeks ago but my brain went on hibernation mode. Please forgive me. This is definitely a tell-tale sign of aging. Haha! But moving on...all of these looks revolved around one summer du jour piece: a boxy and cropped top (which I wasn't prepared to bare my abs, or lack thereof, for) designed by local fashion designer, Sassa Jimenez. The considerations I had when I was thinking through the different looks that I had to come up with for this piece were: 1) I had to showcase the top in all of its glory, 2) I had to infuse a bit of layering in the styling and 3) I had to integrate my signature edgy style in the mix...and in true Kookie fashion, this means going for a grunge or all-black mood. The first look in this set is actually a wild card. I took a chance and went with a "sweet" look by pairing the cropped top with an ultra-feminine dress. I  prepared 6 looks all in all, two of which didn't make the cut.

Here they are:

OUTFIT DETAILS: (1st Look) Dress: Topshop / Shoes: Mango; (2nd look) Leather Trousers: Pixiemarket / Shoes: Stella McCartney (black version HERE); (3rd Look) White Button Down: Romwe / Trousers: Marni x H&M (similar HERE); (4th Look) Plaid Top: Folded & Hung / Shoes & Bag: Alexander Wang; (5th Look) Pants: Romwe / Shoes: Stella McCartney / Earrings: ASOS / (6th Look) Skirt: ASOS / Peplum Belt: The Ramp / Shoes: Zara / Earrings: F21


Which look is your favorite? Let me know! :)


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Preview Style Profile Feature

The secret I've been keeping to myself for months is finally out! I'm so proud and excited to share with you my Style Profile feature for the May issue of Preview magazine. Can I get a slow clap? Haha! Seriously though, I'm truly honored and am very thankful to the Preview team for giving me another opportunity to grace the pages of their magazine (my very first feature in Preview was in 2010, with fellow fashion bloggers, Lissa, Rosanna and Hannah). I want to acknowledge and express my gratitude to Karen Bolilia, Preview's Editorial Assistant, for working on this feature and for being so gracious in "lending" us her beautiful home to serve as the backdrop for the photos. I'll be sharing with you the hi-res outfit layouts in a different post but for now, I leave you with small snapshots of the Style Profile article. I hope you can show your love and support for me by purchasing a copy (or copies) of  Preview magazine. :)

*Special credit also goes to the ever-amazing Anton Aguila for the photos, to Mica Regala for my makeup and to Preview Fashion Director, Daryl Chang, for the endorsement!

Press Conference for Preview's Augmented Reality

Last December 9, Preview magazine held an intimate press conference for fashion bloggers and a few of the press at CAV Wine Shop and Cafe in Bonifacio High Street. They introduced the newest technological innovation called Augmented Reality (AR) which can be experienced by their readers via the December issue. 

Preview partnered with GMA New Media Inc (GMA NMI) for the development of Augmented Reality technology. According to Edna Belleza, senior VP and Chief Information Office of GMA NMI, "Augmented reality is the technology or process of combining a real-world scene with computer imagery. This often requires a camera, a screen and a trigger that start the AR experiece."

 

  

During the press conference, the Preview team also demonstrated how the AR in the magazine works. We got to see the virtual Solenn Heusaff, dressed in Tory Burch’s 2011 Resort Collection, talking and walking.her way around a virtual computer-generated world. It was pretty amazing.

Accessing the AR technology is easy. Just log on to www.stylebible.ph/preview_augmented_reality, and select the link that turns on the webcam. Point the print marker found on the lower left side of the front cover (look for the "P") in front of your computer's web cam and tilt the magazine in different directions and see Solenn jetset across four different and fabulous places.

Also starting this December, you can share your comments and reactions about the pages of this month’s Preview magazine through your mobile phone. Preview will also be available via Zinio starting January 2011. With this technology, you can have your copy of Preview in your desktops, laptops, phones or tablets, allowing you to read the magazine anytime and anywhere using your gadgets.

Solenn Heusaff, Survivor Philippines castaway and this month's cover girl, was also present during the presscon to answer queries from the media and bloggers.

Here are a few more photos during the press con:

 

Experience the world of Augmented Reality by grabbing your own copy of the December issue of Preview, available in newsstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide. For your daily dose of fashion, visit StyleBible.ph. You can also become a fan of Preview on Facebook via Facebook.com/preview.ph and follow us on Twitter via Twitter.com/previewmag.

P.S. Thank you to Tracy Ayson for inviting us! 

More PREVIEW Feature Photos...

Pardon my hair here. It looks disheveled. And can you say...big feet???


The "come hither" look. Haha!

These are the official photos for the Preview feature, shot by Lilen Uy. I love these photos! I looked "glowing". Hahahaha!

By the way, my photo was chosen as entry in Life in Travel’s Fashion Blog World’s Inspiration contest. If you like my style and if you want to make me happy, please vote for me HERE. (I’m # 12). I’d really appreciate it! I’d love to win $125 so that I can finally purchase those Jeffrey Campbell shoes that I’ve been obsessing about.

And thank you to everyone who shared their wonderful thoughts and comments on my previous post. Your support and love really swells up my heart.