Goth Nomad Part Two

(Jacket: Zara// Dress: Paradigm Shift// Boots: Topshop// Necklace: OS)

I completely forgot to post this set of photos from my Goth Nomad shoot with Anton 5 months ago (my hair was still long and basting in ombre dye). These are actually my favorites from the bunch. And this is how I would style the Paradigm Shift 'Ornithopter' dress to make it more wearable during the day -- I'll just slap on a mean leather jacket and wear a pair of moto boots. Damn. Looking at these photos makes me miss my all-black-ensemble days circa 2008-2009. I think it's time to bring back the edgy again.

*Makeup by Camille Regala

Highlighter Yellow

(Dress: H&M// Heels: Mango// Clutch: SM Accessories)

It was my first time attending a Preview Best Dressed Ball this year and I wonder why I haven't gone to previous ones before (*knocks myself on the head*). The event was so much fun and I had such a good time shaking my bonbons to nostalgic dance songs, together with my blogger friends (you know who you are!).

The theme for this year's Ball was athletic chic. Needless to say, I got really excited the first time I got wind of the theme because I adore sportswear...a lot! I originally wanted to have a pair of track shorts and jacket customized but due to time constraints, I had to settle with whatever I could find in my closet that could fit in with the theme. The first look that I had in mind was a combination of a floral bomber jacket + peplum top + hot shorts. However, the actual look didn't translate well to how I was envisioning it so I had to scrap the whole ensemble. I ended up turning to this neon dress which has been hanging inside my closet for months. It had this neoprene-like material which reminded me of a scuba-diving suit. The dress could very well pass off as a trendy tennis wear as well (although I highly doubt that a pro tennis player can move around a lot in it).

Congratulations to Preview and to all of the Best Dress honorees this year! Looking forward to next year's Best Dressed Ball!

P.S. Loads of thanks to Anton Aguila for these photos and to Camille Regala for my makeup! 
P.P.S. Look how nasty my feet looks in the last photo. Hahaha!

Cascading

(Dress: Karimadon// Earrings: F21// Ring: Envy// Purse: SM Accessories)

I got to transform myself into a dapper girl of the '20s during the Miss World Philippines coronation night last Sunday (I had to attend said event for work). Makeup artist and hairstylist, Camille Regala, helped me achieve the wavy hair that I wanted to complement the cascading ruffles on my dress. For the makeup, we went with a simple gold smokey eye and nude lip look. I felt so regal after changing into my dress and seeing the overall look with 1920's-inspired hair and makeup on. It felt good to look like a proper lady for a change. Haha! To be honest (and candid), I got a bit restless days before the event, stressing myself on finding an appropriate long dress. I didn't want to waste money on a designer dress that I know I will only get to wear once or twice. Fortunately, I found this lovely eggplant-colored dress in a local retail store. The dress may have been constructed from  basic jersey and chiffon but the craftsmanship and fit made up for the materials' simplicity. And the good thing was, the price tag on the dress didn't burn a hole on my wallet. Thank goodness.

The Miss World Philippines 2012 pageant was the first "beauty pageant" I've ever attended. I thought I wasn't going to enjoy it but surprisingly, I did. I had my beauty favorites and I was so pleased that all of them made it to the Top 5. I don't mind attending another beauty pageant event in the future. Just give me enough time to prepare a look please. Haha! 

P.S. Thank you to Camille for my hair & makeup and to Anton Aguila for the photos! Love you guys! 

P.P.S. Man, I've got to work on those chunky arms of mine. But it's so hard to find time for exercise! Argh.

Goth Nomad

(Leather Jacket: Zara// Dress: Paradigm Shift// Wedges: Gold Dot// Collarbone Necklace: OS// Cuff: Ruckus)

As promised, here are the photos from the collabo shoot I had with Anton. Anton currently dabbles in street photography, taking photos of friends and of random breathing souls. I'm not sure if this shoot was his first themed one, but I sure did enjoy doing it with him. It's nice to break away from "outfit" posts once in a while. It's also great to be in the company of people who share the same interests and vision as I do, moreso if they all reside in the same area as where I live (cheers to the South, baby!). When Anton and I were discussing the theme for this shoot, I knew in my head that I wanted to wear this Ornithopter dress from Paradigm Shift. It's such a simple piece but has a tough and sultry whimsy to it. It sure hell looks good with the Drei wedges from Gold Dot too. Now, if this look doesn't project a "Don't you dare mess with me!" 'tude, I don't know what else will.

I'll share another set of photos in the next post! Till then, lovelies! :)

P.S. Thank you once again to Camille Regala for doing my hair and makeup for this shoot. You effin' rock, baby girl! Hell yeahz!

A Teaser

Here's a little teaser for the photo shoot I did with a budding photographer friend, Anton. Anton and I had been planning a themed shoot for months and it was a damn good thing that my schedule finally cleared up last Saturday or else it would have taken forever for us to have this executed. For the shoot, we decided to go with a goth-nymph kind of theme, complimented by an all-black ensemble and a woodsy backdrop. Props to Camille Regala, a new-found friend and makeup & hair extraordinaire, for being such a trooper and agreeing to do my hair and makeup on such short notice. She did such a fantastic job with my smoky eye "melt-you-with-my-stare" makeup and was able to give me the brushed-up, faux mohawk hair that I wanted, even without a peg in hand. I'll definitely book her again for another not-so-impromptu impromptu shoot or a special event that needs some doll-ing up.

I'll share the photos from our shoot in the next post! Hope you are as excited as I am to see them. :)

P.S. Thank you to all of those who always take the time out to visit this little blog of mine. All of your comments and kind words are greatly appreciated. :)