A Feast for the Eyes: Part 1 of 3

I have been looking forward to, dearest friend, Jenny Pascual’s event for the longest time! This Sunday, January 27th at the Malipayon Farms in Tagaytay City, I intend to eat, drink and learn….

(EAT table linens by EmersonMade).

 A collaboration of farms, chefs and the diners is what makes this a moveable feast, a dream that so captivated Jenny which prompted her to say goodbye to the high ranks of the corporate world to embark on this journey. A fan of creating home-cooked meals for her family and friends and organic weekend markets, she thought what better way to support our local farmers than to put together a tour to enlighten people about their local farms and culminating with a wonderful outdoor farm-to-table dining experience. I’m truly excited to bond with my friends (who are also as excited as I am with this unique event) over food and wine!

Now the fashion stylist and costume designer in me has put together a scenario in my head. How is everything going to look like? What are people going to wear? Just like an Alice in Wonderland mind trip, this is what I’m thinking…..

Should I be eating like this?…..

(Photos are of Rebbecca Iannacone by Aram Bedrossian for Cosmopolitan Armenia December 2011)

And laying on the long table like this? ;)……

(Photos by Jon Jacobsen)

For some reason, when I think of outdoors and having a meal, a picnic always comes to mind. Bright colors to stand out and lots of basket type of bags (like this outfit from Betsey Johnson’s Spring 2013 collection) to bring home some of the local produce…

And since there is a farm tour (and who knows if we’re going to get our hands dirty and perhaps maybe even milk a cow haha!), fashion lovers can wear a dress over some cargo-capri pants like in Anna Sui’s Spring 2013 collection. Very country, farm girl chic ….

Just in case of a little drizzle, a cute rain coat would do the trick….

(Printed sailboat raincoat by Band of Outsiders‘ Resort 2013 available at shopbop.com.)

What about “Picnic Couture” as I call it just like the latest shoot I did for Business World’s High Life Magazine…..

You can see the rest of the shoot along with all production and wardrobe credits here Red-Hot Riding Hood for High Life Magazine.

It’s the baskets that pull off the whole picnic couture look! These beautiful baskets are made by S.C. Vizcarra and proudly handwoven by their local artisans. Major skills and craftmanship goes to every SC Vizcarra bag, basket or home accessory. Check out their other sophisticated-picnic-worthy accessories….

Wine too much? Carry them around in these stylish carriers….

Just in case you’ll be a “splendor in the grass”….

(Rebbecca Iannacone by Aram Bedrossian for Cosmopolitan Armenia December 2011)

Sit on these soft, comfortable and gorgeous leather and wicker floor cushions instead….

For more on S.C. Vizcarra check out a previous blog entry of mine, Scrutinize These Eye-Bags.

Due to limited seating, just a few more left at this long table. Here are further details to this wonderful event….

“A snapshot of our farm-to-table menu this Sunday! We can’t wait for you to taste it!”- Moveable Feast

And capping off this blog entry with a question, is this what people mean when they say, “That dress is very becoming on you.”? Is it because the dress is really becoming a picnic blanket?…..

(Spontaneous picnic dress by Reddish Design Studio)

Dress comfortably! Don’t forget your shades and SPF and bring an extra shirt and rain boots just in case. See you there! 😉

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