Can You See in the Dark?

Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! As usual, we got so busy making costumes for friends that I forgot to make mine!  Time to gear up for next year! A great tip, buy costumes after Halloween… That’s when you get the best deals, especially on-line! The Halloween that was, a great party by Desi Bautista! … Keep reading

Shops That’ll Make your Eyes Pop!

Literally “window” shopping Singapore-style at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands…. The eye in the sky…. Speaking of eye, you never know who else could be watching…. Awesome in-store display at a shoe store… A lovely surprise to see at a wine shop called The Oaks Cellar….. I love skulls and I firmly state that … Keep reading

Mission for Vision: Beyond the Singapore Sling (Mixology Classes)

The main reason I started this blog (besides behind-the-scenes documentation of my work in fashion) was to keep me constantly curious… To give me a reason to go out there and to look at the world from a different perspective. Life is about being Always on a Mission for Vision.  So, while on vacation in Singapore … Keep reading

Visualize a Flight of Fancy

It’s always refreshing working with “talents” and not just another pretty face in the fashion industry. I’ve done several shoots with ballerinas and their craft and capabilities never fail to take my breath away. Ballet Philippines’ principal ballerina, Carissa Adea being made up by makeup artist, Ivy Chang, and getting ready to strike a passe, … Keep reading

Global Glare: What Happens in Vegas….

…. Doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas. News of Patricia Fields hosting  the Las Vegas unit of “Fashion’s Night Out 2012” got out quicker than a lightning bolt and I am more than happy to share insights about the event and my adoration for one of my favorite fashion personalities. (Photos by Anna Sales) Read more about … Keep reading

A Glimpse of Baler’s Beauty, Body & Soul

Taking a breather this calm and cool Sunday by sharing some relaxing photos. Hopefully I was able to capture the beauty, body and soul of Baler, Aurora. You can read my past entries about Baler here-  EyeBALlin’ BAler and  A Re-VIEW of Baler’s Market Trends. A time to reflect…. Surfing and soul-searching actually go hand-in-hand…. Speaking … Keep reading

A Re-VIEW of Baler’s Market Trends

Bi-polar weather continues in the city of Manila.  One minute it’s raining cats and dogs, then in a wink of an eye,  it’s gorgeous and sunny. As the weekend approaches, thoughts go back to my summer trip to the beautiful city of Baler in the province of Aurora…. Read my first entry on Baler here. Our 6-hour … Keep reading

Wedding Watch: Kylene + Chino’s Jet-Setting Hearts

Weddings to me are more meaningful when personal effects are put together by the would-be bride and groom.  Rather than “factory” and cookie-cutters, it’s these little touches that always provide a nice surprise…. Kylene lovingly applies her creative magic to the wedding invitations with pressed maples leaves flown in from Canada.  Can you guess the … Keep reading

Wedding Watch: PrenUP, UP & AWAY with Kylene + Chino

The last time I worked with stunning model, Kylene Ganigan, was back in 2005 when we were shooting a fashion editorial and cover for a travel magazine in Shanghai, China.  Wearing a James Reyes creation which I styled and accessorized in an ornate manner, influenced by China’s local scene. ….. (Photo courtesy of www.onegoodeyeconcepts.com) Our crew … Keep reading

Wedding Watch: Gowns Galore!

June, also known as wedding month, has come to an end but that doesn’t mean couples won’t be tying the knot all-year round.  In the US, July is as popular as June, while November and December are actually the least favored time to wed.  On the other hand, in tropical countries like the Philippines, December … Keep reading