Autor: Keira | Publicado: 2011-11-02T07:48:00-07:00



TONE IT DOWNHere’s what I wore to a day full of meetings. Most of them were with companies so I toned it down a bit.

Summersault&nbsp;buttondown top&nbsp;|&nbsp;Topshop&nbsp;trousers&nbsp;|&nbsp;Louis Vuitton&nbsp;bag

I told you I went gaga over Summersault’s tops! This is my favorite out of all the tops I hoarded from them.

I love the color-blocking on it—sky blue and off-white.

Mauve&nbsp;blue necklace&nbsp;|&nbsp;Forever 21&nbsp;clear crystal necklace
If you want to pile on necklaces like I did but still keep your look simple and low key, I think it’s better to stick to colors that won’t stand out too much. The colors should complement or blend rather than contrast with your top.

Bubbles&nbsp;peacock ring&nbsp;|&nbsp;SM Accessories&nbsp;stacked rings&nbsp;|&nbsp;House of Thrifted/Extreme Finds&nbsp;seashell ring
Even so, I still couldn’t resist adding a surprise or two, even if it’s just in little details like these.

Schutz&nbsp;shoes

Hype&nbsp;this look on&nbsp;Lookbook.nu&nbsp;here.
&nbsp;5823Email15547 notes&nbsp;|&nbsp;November 2 at 3:40 PM4 CommentsBEHIND-THE-DESIGN: AN ENGAGEMENT TO REMEMBERMaking/designing clothes for relatives and friends has got to be the most pressure-filled task I’ve ever done as a designer. I guess it’s because their opinions matter the most and I don’t want to disappoint them. So when my eldest cousin on my mother side came to me and asked me to design her engagement gown, wedding dress and entourage, I welcomed it with excitement and of course, a few worries and fears.
Here’s task number 1, the engagement gown:

My cousin,&nbsp;Achi&nbsp;Bernice, gave me freehand in basically everything. She didn’t have any specifics in mind so I was free to design whatever I wanted. I presented her this sketch and fortunately, she liked it!
The final product:

The engagement party was formal and took place in Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. But because the party started early in the morning, we made sure the color of her gown isn’t too dark. The gown has to be formal, but not TOO formal.

In keeping with the not too formal look, I wanted the gown to be flowy—nothing too stiff, so the fabric has to be soft and light. To highlight my cousin’s waist and to give a sexy illusion, I played around with the direction of the shirrings on the gown’s upper half.

For the&nbsp;bongga&nbsp;(rough translation: extravagant/oomph) factor, I added lace and sequined appliques all over the torso. Can you please take a look at how flawless my cousin’s skin is?

Of course, in usual Camille fashion, when it’s conservative in front, expect a subtly sexy back!
There you have it! We actually had less than 3 weeks to make this. I’m happy with how it turned out, and according to&nbsp;Achi&nbsp;Bernice, she likes it as well. Thank God!
So that’s 1 engagement gown down and a wedding gown and a whole entourage to go!
&nbsp;5823Email15561 notes&nbsp;|&nbsp;November 1 at 3:08 PM60 CommentsIGNITEWhat I wore to Philippine Fashion Week day 2:

Miss Selfridge&nbsp;sheer top&nbsp;|&nbsp;Topshop&nbsp;printed skirt
I’ve already worn this top&nbsp;here. People should really learn a thing or two from Kate Middleton. There’s nothing wrong with repeating clothes! Just try your best to style it differently each time. It’s fun AND practical!

I paired my top with this printed skirt I got from Topshop during my trip to Singapore a few months ago. Aside from the print, I love that it has multiply slits and comes in sheer fabric. It’s so sexy!

Majolica Majorca&nbsp;Jeweling Eyes eyeshadow in RD784, Cream Pencil Liner in BK999 and Perfect Automatic Liner in BK920
And because a lot of you have been requesting for makeup tutorials, here’s a photo of my eye make-up for now.

Majolica Majorca’s eye shadow palette has a step 1-4 how-to illustration at the back of the box to guide you so don’t worry about not knowing which color goes where. Usually, the darkest eye shadow is applied on the outer areas of your eyelid; the lightest eyeshadow on the inner areas of your eyelid and on the outer areas below your eyebrows. After applying eye shadow, I lined my lash line with the creamy pencil liner (get as close as possible to your lash line) then applied the perfect automatic liner (liquid eyeliner) on my upper eyelid. Don’t forget to apply mascara on your lashes to finish off!

For those asking about my hair, I curl my hair using a curling iron. I own so many curling irons but ironically, I find the travel-sized curling iron from Vidal Sassoon the best. I got mine from PCX in Rockwell.

Extreme Finds&nbsp;gold cuff&nbsp;|&nbsp;Extreme Finds&nbsp;pink ring&nbsp;|&nbsp;Girls Are Weird&nbsp;skull with wings ring&nbsp;|&nbsp;YSL&nbsp;clutch
I kept my accessories simple to avoid looking over-the-top.

Schutz&nbsp;shoes
Finally, I wore matchy-matchy shoes to complete my look.

I’m really happy with how this look turned out. I’m adding it to my favorites! :)
Hype&nbsp;this look on&nbsp;Lookbook.nu&nbsp;here.
&nbsp;5823Email15543 notes&nbsp;|&nbsp;October 31 at 12:46 PM30 CommentsPFW DAY 1: BENCH, KASHIECA, HUMANI didn’t expect I’d enjoy this show so much! Congratulations to RTW brands Bench, Human and Kashieca for successfully opening this season’s Philippine Fashion Week.
First up, Human. They showed 2 collections.

I want this jacket from the 1st collection!

Black, white and gray was the theme for the 2nd collection.
The next to show was Kashieca.

In usual Kashieca fashion, the collection was simple and feminine. That’s Kashieca’s current celelbrity endorser, Bea Alonzo, in the middle.

They showed a lot of nautical-inspired pieces like this. For those looking for palazzo pants, Kashieca has a few pairs too. They’re quite long too!

Here’s Bea Alonzo again to close the show for Kashieca.
Last but not the least, super brand Bench! The first collection they showed was the Randy Ortiz for Bench or ROB collection.

I love this AVP they played before the models walked the runway. I felt like I was staring into a kaleidoscope, except the images are models with body art all over them.

4 male models in body paint opened the show. Love the prints! They’re actually the same prints you’ll find in Randy Ortiz’ collection for Bench.

The next generation models in quirky printed polo shirts and draped sheer skirts. I need these skirts!

One of my favorite shirts from the collection—stripes+polka dots!

Feast your eyes on just some of Bench’s hottest celebrity endorsers headlined by Kim Chiu. I love the shirt on her too!

Couple Borgy Manotoc and Georgina Wilson.

So cute! I love the 1950s vibe!

I don’t know what I love more, the brown leather detachable collar or the quirky cardigan!

I LOVE THIS!