Looking Back & Forth (Part 2 of 2)

Continuing on from my favorite digital media projects of last year as seen in , here is compilation of my favorite fashion editorials… There were recurring retro themes, all with a mash-up of different eras in an outfit. I thrive on the playful, so expect to find unexpected mixes like a Sixties Space-Age Marie Antoinette, the Roaring Twenties with a rocking … Keep reading

Looking Back & Forth (Part 1 of 2)

It’s almost the new year and I’m excited for new projects! I also have a new work space that I’m anxious to get off the ground.   Although I’m very eager to hit the ground running for 2016, I would love to share my favorite images and shoots from this passing 2015. This year kicked off with a fresh … Keep reading

All Hallows’ Evening On The Road

DON’T LOOK BEHIND YOU, but Halloween is creeping in… Set up an even scarier Halloween weekend by watching a horror flick or two. Check out these sites for the latest compilations… 10 Best Horror Movies on Netflix Top 10 Asian Horror Movies Both lists include The Road by Yam Laranas. A few disturbing images that were … Keep reading

Behold Baler

Wow Baler! It’s been several years since I last saw you and you’re still as magnificent as ever! Baler, known as one of the Philippines’ top surfing destination… I see Baler for their fabulous food (notably their peanut butter dishes and pako/fern salads), incredible landscapes and purple sunsets… Such wonderful memories during my previous adventure with talented … Keep reading

All You Need is One Good Eye

Inviting those interested in fashion, photography and travel to browse my recently updated online portfolio, One Good Eye Concepts. Here you can view my work as a fashion stylist, consultant and costume designer, with more behind-the-scene exclusives found on this blog. The many additions include published covers and editorials for international publications such as USA’s Outside Magazine and Travel + Leisure, … Keep reading

Witness Fashion & Beauty Through the Years

I’ve been looking forward to shooting with photographer, Jonathan Baldonado (or Jeeb as we fondly call him) for some time now. For this shoot, he wanted to work with different looks through the ages. I had the fun task of picking out the eras and since this shoot consisted of several setups, we assembled two sets of … Keep reading

Night Vision: Dark Glamour for Sense & Style Magazine

A concept that came naturally to me and paired well with the month of October was Gothic. But of course! Thank you Hector Reyes, Editor-In-Chief of Sense & Style Magazine for allowing me to play yet again! Since this was a beauty shoot, I enlisted the talent of Archie Tolentino. We did shoots a few years back with … Keep reading

Fanta-SEE Fashion with Sense & Style Magazine

Taking Filipino fashion up  a notch (or two or three) with this shoot I put together for the September issue of Sense & Style Magazine. Prepping the edgy and intricate outfits… And finishing touches on our gorgeous supermodel, Girlie Benitez… Some of the action taking place behind the scenes. One of my favorite looks…. I love how the body piece (made of … Keep reading

High Life Magazine’s Fashion x Art Watch

Behind-the-scenes of the latest fashion editorial for High Life Magazine featuring some of our country’s best artists and pairing their works with our talented Filipino fashion designers.   Our wonderful and gorgeous models, getting ready and internalizing their many roles and looks for this shoot…   Watch in horror of this crown made of nails by … Keep reading

Looks and Smells Like Teen Spirit

How fun was this shoot? The idea was to create KPop, JPop, Harajuku Girl-inspired outfits using existing school uniforms. The challenge here was that some of these uniforms were to be returned to their rightful owners so most of them I couldn’t alter or change their silhouettes. Prepping at my work studio and getting inspiration… So, … Keep reading