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An Eye for an Eye: fashion styling and costume design insights, and anything and everything that catches her eye.

A Feast for the Eyes: Part 1 of 3
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January 24, 2013 · Fashion Trends

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…

Can You See in the Dark?
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November 1, 2012 · Visual Merchandising

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…

Shops That’ll Make your Eyes Pop!
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October 2012 · Eye-Popping Shopping

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…

Mission for Vision: Beyond the Singapore Sling (Mixology Classes)
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September 30, 2012 · Exhibits, Shows and Other Events

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…

Visualize a Flight of Fancy
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September 26, 2012 · Behind the "Seen"

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…

A Glimpse of Baler’s Beauty, Body & Soul
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September 16, 2012 · Behind the "Seen"

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…

Global Glare: What Happens in Vegas….
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September 18, 2012 · Costume Design

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…

Wedding Watch: Kylene + Chino’s Jet-Setting Hearts
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July 29, 2012 · Wedding Watch

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…

A Re-VIEW of Baler’s Market Trends
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September 14, 2012 · Eye-Popping Shopping

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…

Wedding Watch: PrenUP, UP & AWAY with Kylene + Chino
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July 22, 2012 · Wedding Watch

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…

Wedding Watch: Gowns Galore!
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July 3, 2012 · Behind the "Seen"

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…

Global Glare: A View from the FINNISH Line
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June 2012 · Eye-Popping Shopping

Global Glare: A View from the FINNISH Line

I am ecstatic to present the first of my Global Glare series! Me and my team of globe-trotting correspondents, loved ones and friends over the seas and beyond will be sharing with you some…