On The Eve of PFW

Tomorrow is the official start of Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011. It's my second season working for Runway Production, the brains -and the beauty- behind the biggest and most fashionable event in the Philippines. Last season was my first time to enter the crazy world of the fashion industry in the Philippines. And this year, I got somewhat promoted so that means more responsibility equals more craziness. Haha!

So a while ago, I sent a text message to our interns/associates regarding our "itinerary ". Here's the conversation I had with Kwi.

Just so everybody could understand the convo... or not.

Kwi is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We've known each other since we were both still wearing those awful glasses. And we just recently found out that we've been friends for 10 years now. And in metal terms, it's our TIN ANNIVERSARY. Yes, tin.

Anyways, our conversations are always like that -crazy and random. That's just the way we are. :)

Now, to end this random and very weird post, I would like to say that I'm very grateful for the opportunity this internship has given me. The experience and the people are priceless. I'm loving every moment of it. Yes, even the stress. :)

To get the latest updates and happenings during the entire week try following these people on twitter!

@pfwtv

@tinaherrera_

@sarah_meier

@vickyherrera

@itsJohnRichard

@textatic

@gradededgar

@missligenza

@yesitsMafia

@kimanalo

@esmepalaganas

And don't forget to put #philfashionweek on your tweets!!!!

See you all at SMX this week! ♥

STATUS Fashion Show

So last February 11, 2011 was my first ever somewhat-directing gig for a fashion show. One of my dear high school friends who's studying in UST asked me if I could help him out with a fashion show he was organizing along with his org. Thanks Jason for the chance! Hehe. Along with the UST Community Achievers Association, we worked on this fashion show for months -just for a one night event showcasing 15 of the most amazing and talented Filipino designers:

Alodia Cecilia            Arnold Galang

Dave Ocampo         Eddie Castro

Edwin Uy                 Gerswin Qua

Gil Macaibay           Jackie Abueg

Jian Lasala               John Guarnes

Joyce Pilarsky        Lizanne Cua

Stephanie Tan      Ulysses King

Yako Reyes

(Here are just some of the designs modeled by UST students; last image is of supermodel, Irish Ong)

Stressful would be an understatement to describe the whole day. I think all of my friends who have experienced the behind the scenes of a fashion show would agree with me on this one. But of course, at the end of the day, all that matters is what you have gained from all that has happened -which is experience and new friends, for me. Haha!

( L: my dearest friend, Jason, and me; R: goofing around while at work )



( L: Ms. Alodia Cecilia with her models; R: some of the designer clothes )



( L: models passing up time; C: hair & make up by Creations; R: UST-Community Achievers Association being busy )

Creations by Lourd Ramos Saloon is located at 3rd Flr Glorietta 5, Ayala Center, Makati City or check them out in their Facebook page.

All photos are taken by Dotay Pe. Check out the rest of the pictures here: 1 2 3 BTS