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An Eye for an Eye: fashion styling and costume design insights, and anything and everything that catches her eye.
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: 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…
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!
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
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…
Wedding Watch: A Bold & Beautiful Bride
In my last entry, I mentioned that incorporating chains to the bridal ensemble is an edgy move and a look I’ve been loving for quite some time now. Although non-conforming, chains don’t…
Wedding Watch: Bridal Without a Cause
This ultra-modern chapel overlooks the Hamilo Coast and the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, a perfect setting for a modern and destination wedding. This chapel is beautifully encased…
Wedding Watch: DIY Repurposed Bouquets & Boutonnieres
Because of my job, I am rather well stocked with beads, bits and baubles and what have you. So whenever I am out sourcing for materials for a project, I still want to get my hands on…
Wedding Watch: The Rules of Engagement
The setup…. Follow the brick road. Branches and thorns seem to be guarding an enchanted area…. Hmmmmm, a private garden? The doors are closed. But not anymore. All the way in the back you…
Bug-Eyed Straight from the Beehive!
Last week’s mid-week escape included a much needed trip to the Ilog Maria Honeybee Farm, where I am a firm believer of their handmade apitherapy line of bath and body products and health…
THE ROAD: Behind What’s Seen On-screen
Shooting for Yam Laranas’ “The Road” was an intense experience, and based on the great reviews the movie has been getting internationally, all the hard work is paying off! Read some of the…
All Eyes on THE ROAD!
My friends in the US, please mark your calendars for May 11th! Following a red-carpet premiere at the Arclight Hollywood, major US cinemas nationwide will open their doors to Yam Laranas’…