Now and Forever: Bridal Festival in Philippine Fashion

While I was doing a window shopping at Festival Supermall in Alabang last Saturday, I saw this interesting exhibit for Bridal outfits especially the bridal gowns. It’s nice to see that the modern fashion in bridal outfits can relate to our very own style in Philippine Fashion. I searched on the net about the news about this and find this interesting info about the said exhibit. Article news credits to PhilStar.

Festival Supermall holds “Now and Forever,” a bridal festival, slated from July 29 to 31 at the Mini Trade Hall of Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.  The fair is a one-stop shop for the engaged couple to get ideas and inspiration, and establish contacts with a host of wedding suppliers, including wedding designers, photography, florists, caterers, reception venues, wedding musicians, beauty and wellness companies, as well as investments for their future life together, such as cars and real estate.

Special events lined up for the three-day bridal festival include a bridal fashion show by MC Studio Productions, on Saturday, July 30, is 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a musical performance by Cirkulo at 7 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, Ochie Laraya will give a workshop on hair and makeup tips from 2 to 3:30 p.m., followed by a financial planning seminar by Malaya Laraya from 3:30 to 5 p.m. New Creation Fashion by Evelyn Guerrero will showcase another bridal fashion show at 6 to 7 p.m., while Cirkulo rounds off the event with another performance at 7 to 8 p.m.

“Now and Forever” showcases BA Studio, Barong Filipino, Boyet Dysangco, Bridal Book, Casa Fiore, Chevrolet Alabang, Cirkulo, Contech Sound & Events Company, Edd Sy, Elegance Enterprises, Eros Portraits, Fatima Beltran, Filinvest Land, Inc. – Futura Cluster (the Glens, Princeton, and Montebello projects), Great Image, Hyundai Alabang, Jack & Jenn Catering; Kartini Events Place, Kartini Floral Arrangement; Kartini Spa, Kasal.com, Kia Alabang, Love in Blooms, MC Studio, Miks Portrait, Mugsy Photobooth, New Creation Fashion, Onesimus, Paradiso Terrestre, Queensland Catering, Sentimental Groove, Simone, Siuvonni Collection, Slimmers World, Snoe Beauty Products, Uno Arte, Vivace Music Center, Vivere Suites, and Watsons.

Festival Supermall is a premier development of Filinvest Corporate City with five anchor stores: Shopwise Supercenter, SaveMore, Robinsons Department Store, Ace Hardware, and Handyman. It has over 700 shops, a total of 2,300 multilevel parking slots, various food outlets, indoor amusement rides, and a dinosaur exhibit.

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Free Fashionable Multiply Shirt Just For You

Have your tried buying your fashionable stuff online? What is your favorite site? Personally I do online shopping for my gadgets and clothes and one of my favorite places to visit online is Multiply. Do you know that Multiply.com has upgraded its brand and turns into an online marketplace, now they are selling their own brand tees, and you can choose from 2 designs you can check out here: http://multiplyshop.multiply.com/products.

Good news for the online shoppers and fashionista out there. They are giving away another Multiply.com shirt with a different design for FREE!!!! if you purchase an item with a minimum worth of Php 500 using their payment system in Multiply.com. Here's what you have to do to get the free Multiply Shirt:

1. Shop a minimum of Php 500 worth of items from any Multiply seller.
2. Pay through the new payment facility (look for the "buy now" or "inquire" button).
3. Register here and tell us who and where to ship the shirts to.

For more information about this promos, just refer to the link here: https://www.multiplypromos.com/

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SONA 2011: When Politics Meets Philippine Fashion

Politicians and celebrities are expected to make a fashion statement in this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) that was held last Monday 25 July, 2011 afternoon at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The dress code at the Batasang Pambansa for the SONA is quite tricky—there are only so many fashionable ways to wear the barong, baro’t saya, Filipiniana, and Maria Clara while still keeping to the formality of the event.

Despite the emergence of new designs each year, the classic terno (primarily composed of a blouse, long skirt and a shawl) remains a mainstay in the so-called SONA red carpet of Philippine Fashion. Check out the following photos taken at the SONA 2011.

photo credits: P.Noy Flickr

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now open: multiply, the country’s biggest digital mall

Safe, convenient and hassle-free, Multiply connects virtual shoppers to 88,000 online stores

July 7, 2011 – With 88,000 shops accessible with just a click, Multiply has officially become the country’s largest digital mall that offers everything from today’s hottest fashion finds, gadgets, mobile phones to the latest in beauty, mommy and baby products.

What began primarily as a social networking site where millions of people went to share photos and videos, Multiply has evolved to become a fully functioning e-commerce site that not only connects shopping success for virtual shoppers but also real-life business success for its merchants.

“When Multiply made the shift into becoming an e-commerce site, one of the first things we wanted to accomplish was to be able to offer more than convenience and variety to the Multiply shopper,” said Jack Madrid, country manager of Multiply Philippines. “We also wanted to create an e-commerce platform that was reliable and secure that will be able to connect entrepreneurs to their market,” he added.

Safe, hassle-free shopping for virtual shopaholics

Do heavy work hours prevent you from visiting the mall? Trying to find that unique item without

success? Have you ever dreamed of shopping with your PJs on? Whether you’re looking for that perfect dress, the coolest gadget or a one-of-a-kind product, Multply’s 88,000 shops are open for shopping 24/7, and you won’t need to dress up to shop.

But more than convenience and variety, Multiply also offers a secure, easy-to-follow payment scheme through its partnerships with BDO Virtual Card, BPI, Paypal and G-Cash. To lessen purchasing disputes, Multiply also has a Buyer Protection Program for merchants that protects their customer’s purchases.

Sifting through 88,000 on-line stores can be exciting but for those who have no time to ‘window shop’

Multiply has a listing of its 17 product categories: Beauty and Fragrances, Baby and Toddler, Clothing, Shoes and Accessories, Collectibles, Computers, Electronics, Food, Flowers and Gifts, Health and Personal Care, Home and Garden, Jewelry and Watches, Movies, Music and Books, Professional Services, Sports and Outdoors, Toys and Hobbies, Video Games and Everything Else.

Real-world success found on-line

Packed with all kinds of features, the new Multiply site makes it easy, affordable and safe for any would-be entrepreneur to start and sustain his/her own business online, and possibly expand in an offline setting once the business becomes well-established.

Alwin Aguirre has been a successful Multiply merchant since 2008. His site toughbratbags.multiply.com features unique, customized hand bags for men.

Alwin said, “I’ve always had a fascination for bags and setting shop in Multiply was one of the best things I ever did. It’s quick, easy and convenient and saves me time to do other things I enjoy such as maintain a lifestyle blog on the side.”

Jonie Cheng agrees as she’s been a Multiply merchant for two years. Her digital shop

mamaway.multiply.com focuses on maternity wear and she has been happy with the growth of her business.

“When I began, I was hesitant to put out such a big investment because I wasn’t as familiar with the mommy and baby market. Now I bring in about two collections a year. I’m very satisfied.”

Alwin and Jonie are two of the 2,500 new sellers that register and set up a business in Multiply every month. This number grows everyday and successful user experience has made

Multiply the most preferred online digital shop in the Philippines.

So, why wait? Sign up and start the business you’ve always wanted to put up.

Get connected: Starting your business on Multiply means getting access to the largest online marketplace in the country. And with more ways to reach prospective customers, your business is sure to fly off the wall.

Customize it: Have complete control of how you want your Multiply store to look without burning a whole in your back pocket.

Spread the word: Advertise to match your needs and budget with Multiply PromoteTM and get

Multiply’s stamp of approval with Multiply TrustTM.

Share stories: Find out what your customers want by swapping news and information with fellow Multiply sellers and even with regular buyers.

To get started on your very own business or on hunting for the best deals, register at

http://multiply.com/user/join

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Burlesque: FHM 100 Sexiest Women Victory Party

Last July 14, 2011, the sexiest show on earth was held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.  And because I won a ticket for this awesome event I got a chance to cover it for my blog. Burlesque is the theme of the FHM Victory party for the unveiling of the 100 Sexiest women in the world 2011.

Here are some of my taken photos where sexiness meets Philippine Fashion. To all the guys out there now is your chance to unleash you passion in fashion style and enjoy the beauty and sexiness of these FHM models. Have fun!

It was a night to remember because it was truly an amazing show.  Once again, congratulations to FHM for a wonderful 100 Sexiest event.

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GET LAUD! Launches New Campaign: "It's So Me"

Get Laud! Is a clothing brand which started out as a small retail store and now shifting gears up to another level. They use imported high-quality and fashionable fabrics, stylishly cut and sewn locally for the wearer's comfort and satisfaction. They have certainly gone a long way since it started business in 2003. Its humble beginnings started from a small space in Alabang Town Center until it became a full-scale, multi-awarded company dedicated with Philippine Fashion with branches nationwide.

In 2005 and 2006, the brand received the Seal of Excellence Award as the "BEST SPANDEX APPAREL RETAIL STORE" awarded by the National Shopper’s Association of the Philippines and by the National Shopper’s Choice Awards. And last April 15, 2008, it was awarded "Most Promising Retailer" for 2007 by Ayala Malls (Market Market). Get Laud! had recently signed up with TV host/actress and model Ms. Phoemela Baranda. She can be seen daily on TV Patrol as anchor for Star Patrol, and appears on the Buzz.

Since they aim to create a fashionable and stylish Philippine-made fashion wear that depicts Filipino craftsmanship and design that is available and affordable to women of all ages with different lifestyles. They come up to a new idea and they will be launching their new Campaign entitled “It’s So Me”.

So why they chose the phrase: “It’s So Me”? Here’s the meaning of their new official tagline: It embodies the target market, the Filipina, with the realization she expresses towards her relation with a GET LAUD product or GET LAUD products.  In conjunction with the launching of their new tagline, they are also launching their new Logo.

For more details about Get Laud! You can visit their website at http://www.getlaud.com/ and like their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/getlaud, you can also follow them at http://twitter.com/getlaud. Cool surprises and promos await you in the coming days and months!

Photo Credits:

        - Photography: Raymund Isaac

        - Model: Phoemela Baranda

        - Graphics: Daniel Ruivivar        

        - Stylist: Lotho Lotho

        - Hair & Make Up: Leo Posadas

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Philippine Fashion Designers Pays Metrowear Tribute to Filipiniana

One hundred designers presented their interpretations of the terno and barong Tagalog in a Philippine Fashion event last Thursday night June 30, 2011. Participating in "Metrowear Filipiniana" are designers from all major design groups. The event, organized by Metro magazine, aims to commemorate the Philippines’ 113th year of independence.

Different interpretations of the traditional Filipino dress are expected to be seen during the event. The Young Designers’ Guild will present avant-garde, while the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines and the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines will take on red carpet gowns and cocktail dresses, respectively.

International Filipino designers Albert Andrada, Cary Santiago and Ezra will showcase theatrical creations. Those from Cebu will present bridal interpretations, while independent designers will do modern pieces. The show will also have a men’s wear collection, featuring designs by Anthony Nocom, Gerry Katigbak, Aries Lagat, Joey Samson, Jerome Lorico, Jeffrey Rogador and Barge Ramos, among many others.

A segment during the show will also showcase the works of Filipiniana masters Mike dela Rosa, Loreto, Patis Tesoro, Danilo Franco, Efren Ocampo, Greg Centeno and Nolie Hans. Other well-known designers who will take part in "Metrowear Filipiniana" include Rajo Laurel, John Herrera, Randy Ortiz, JC Buendia, Fanny Serrano, Avel Bacudio and Francis Libiran.

On top of these is an exhibit featuring jewelry, bags, accessories and shoe designs by Amina Aranaz-Alunan, Rocio, Ana Rocha, Nicole Whisenhunt, Michelline Syjuco, Cesar Gaupo and Mich Dulce. The terno is primarily composed of a baro (blouse), saya (long skirt) and panuelo (a cloth placed over the shoulders and back, just like a shawl) of the same pattern.

Initially considered as daily wear, it has become the attire for formal events and state occasions in the Philippines. The barong Tagalog, meanwhile, is an embroidered formal garment usually made of piña, jusi or banana fabric.

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