2011's Trends Forecast

Exactly 10:45pm, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, Rxandy Capinpin, photographer, texted me if I'm free on Friday, for an editorial shoot for Manila Bulletin Newspaper? Certainly! Who would refuse such opportunity. As I hanged up, my brains crammed up, juggling on how will I able to pull out in just 1 day! Designers, brands, accessories, bags are in flying colors in my mind... but again I know I'm up for a challenge. It's a high risk that I have to make several options, one is local designers. Local designers come so accessible anytime, anywhere! They are stylist's lifesaver, my celebrities, and always fool proof!

No offense, seriously, I have high regards of them, they are my priority for pulls, my fair share of help in showcasing thier ingenuity, and so as promoting thier local talents.

NOTE: Major brands require at least 2-3 days of formal request thru fax/email, then another day for an approval.

Check out my 2nd published work in Manila Bulletin Newspaper, this time, its an editorial spread in Style Weekend, special section of the Newspaper every Friday.

The Cover. The shoot is about Manila Bulletin: 2011's Fashion and Beauty Forecast.
Opening cover story. 1st Look: Playsuit. Contrast-stripe, strapless jumpsuit by Noel Crisostomo, bag and accessories: Maldita, Glorrieta 5, and shoes by Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5.
Thanks again Rxandy, I owe you bigtime. Caloy of MB also, for trusting me another project. Let's not forget Ms. Joyce, MB'S Fashion Editor, who acknowledge my 1st work (CLICK). IT really humbles me. Curtain Call: The casts: Caloy, Babe, Katchie, Yara, Dane, Me and Rxandy. This is so funny, because Babe, model's assistant, teaches these models our local dialect, including Pokpok! Yeah, interesting words to learn ;)During the return: Gaupo Shoe Couture, gosh, truly shoegasm here! Thanks to Ms. Ericka who always supports me, and The MB.

Accessories from Maldita, Glorrieta 5. I just love accessories, and who doesn't?

My 2 Angels: Dane and Shannelle, my two nieces. Supporters during the shoot. From returns to helping the model get dressed. Chillax in BK, Glorrieta, after a job well done. Thanks guys, hope you had a blast! 2nd Look: Biker Chic. Colored paneled dress by John Guarnes, black leather jacket by Calliope MOA, black liquid legging by Terranova MOA, and diamond guitar brooch: Stylist's own - Philosophy Men. 3rd Look: Stripes. Teal, ruched, turtleneck top: Maldita Glorrieta 5, black and gray drapped skirt by Anna Leah Salvador, black cutout heels by Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5. 4th Look: 70's Glam. Sequined tube top by Calliope MOA, coal trousers by Mango, glasses by Maldita Glorrieta 5, and Opentoe suede strappy shoes by Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5. 5th Look, The Maxi: Dress brush stroke, and paint spatter maxi by John Guarnes, accessories by Maldita Glorrieta 5, and Strappy silk red shoes by Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5.

6th Look: Cropped Top. Cropped shirt: Faith and Fashion, leather cummerbund: Terranova, liquid leggings: Calliope, accessories: Maldita Glorrieta 5, and Copper tassled booties: Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5.
7th Look: Tail Hem. Printed shirt: Terranova, drapped sheer gray skirt: Anna Leah Salvador, and strappy satin red-black shoes: Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5.

8th Look: Sheer. Muted old rose sheer dress: Faith and Fashion, diamond chandelier earings: Forever 21. My shout out thanks also to Ms. Michelle of Terranova and Calliope, for providing these cool RTW pieces.
9th Look: Ladylike. Swan Dress/ruffled white dress: John Guarnes, brown leather cummerbund: Calliope and brown leather vest: Terranova MOA.

Lucky 10: Loungerie. Nude playsuit: Mica Santayana, lace bodice: Calliope MOA, and copper Tassled shoe: Gaupo Shoe Couture, Greenbelt 5.

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First I thought, what if Rxandy or Caloy is challenging me, given I have only 1 day to do pulls and create 10 different, specific looks for a shoot? Then, I realize, after the drama, they just plainly presented me an opportunity, it has definitely a challenge in there, but clearly, its another experience whether I give up or not. Between those grasps of SANA, and I-KNOW-I-CAN-DO-IT thinking, in the end, actually it's a matter of CHOOSING your attitude! Always be positive, and knowing you can really pull it off, without really dragging someone else. Truly, To God be the glory!

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Photography: Rxandy Capinpin

Styling: Jear De Mc Cuttac

Hair & Make up: Katchie Mejias

Model: Yara Marinatto of Visage Models

Assistants: Pabby De Mc Cuttac and Shannelle Kabayao

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Fashion Editor: Joyce L. Fernandez

Editorial Assistance: Carlos Dela Pasion

UP NEXT: WHAT'S UP DOC? Let me know what you think of my styling or writing here guys. Thanks.

Persian Prince

I want to do an editorial shoot with great photographer/graphic artist, Darrel Pobre. The inspiration is from the recent PFW SS2011 collection of Menswear designer, Ulysses King. He described his collections as - "Ancient & modern collide with the cross boarders design inspired form the strength, mystery, and beauty of the desert - hot, rigid, and unforgiving - where the travelers see the world in a grains of sand".

He has a very descriptive, intense, and accurate direction of his looks. What I want to showcase is my own interpretation of his collections. I had to check the facebook and Stylebible.ph though since I missed the menswear collection, too bad ;( Check out below:
One of the cool movie character is Jake Gyllenhall, in Prince of Persia, where I got the inspiration of rugged, sexy, mystery look.

To know about what is done, I also had to secure a copy of Uly's presskit, to see what were already been done, so as to have my own interpretation of the looks.

The actual runway shots, from the PFW SS2011. Shots taken from Stylebible.ph

My ever supportive, make up artist Melu Jean Apostol, doing the intricate details of the make up, and we need to darken Pete aka Rafael so he would look somehow very mediterranean.

Check out our own interpretation of the collection, with so more spice added by Darz, our photographer.

Our Cover: The Jumpsuit, and at the presstime, Ulysses, used this cover as his facebook profile, super cool that he liked the shots, and coined as - "OMG--this is one of the best! So metromasculine, and sexy -- very good job Jear and the team (Darz, Melu, Pete) -- I love it!!! Let's also thanks Edmir Lagui for the accessories ALL available at Bobon, The Podium." - Ulysses King.

Separates: At first, I'm having second thoughts on the model, if he can pull it off, and it turned out, he is now improved, and I can see his creativity, and fair enough, I'm impressed. Kudos, Pete.

Metrosexual Deciphering

Huge thanks to Bobon, The Podium, for all the outrageous beautiful accessories we have on the shoot.

Super love the shoot, despite limited time and resources. I think overall we have a great job here. This is my 2nd editorial shoot with Darz. The 1st one, soon....

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Designs: Ulysses King

Photography: Darrel Pobre

Styling: Jear De Mc Cuttac

Make-Up: Melu Jean Apostol

Model: Rafael Ombac

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Thanks to Mommy Shayne as well for always there for the support.

Let me know what you think of the shoot guys.

Holiday Wrap

Rxandy Capinpin is one of the photographer, every stylist should work with. Last November, I messaged Rxandy through Fb, and he got interested on the concept. Then plan is to shoot on my birthday, Dec. 13th, since its the only time where Rxandy and Bruno Endler is available, given they are not aware that its gonna be my Bday!

The day prior the shoot, Bruno informed me that he got a job thus we need to sched the shoot, everything collapsed! I'm doomed and I felt useless! Still had this slight hope, I worked on another options just in case another shoot won't work. Nonetheless, the shoot was moved to Dec. 20, and Rxandy has a quite little surprise for me.
This is the opening photo for the theme with the whole casts, and my first published stint in Manila Bulletin, dated Dec. 25, 2010. The shoot pushed through since the concept is right-on for the Christmas time. Below is the 1st page of Lifestyle Fashion section!
2nd page of the release. Had to do last minute pulls courtesy of local designer and major brands.This is the inspiration of the shoot, taken from the last collection of D&G Homme FW2010. Luxury furs, knits, coats in a sporty wear. I envied countries with Snow that had a chance of wearing layerings, and very rich clothing.
Super thanks to Ms. Valerie and Teressa, Marketing and Promo head of Topshop. Below, during the pulls with Rye, Topman's MOA supervisor - heads up for the super cool accommodation even the store is packed with customers.
I need to bring my new double garment rack just to organize all the stuff. Super thanks to Marcial, my brother, and Maymay, niece for helping me. By the way, Maymay has a crush on B. ;)In this, Robyn Calma, our make up and hair expert, checking the shoot ;)

At first, I'm not liking this style, but when Bruno starting to do his angles, and tensions, and push - damn - effortless! Very TOPMAN add! Rxandy even thinks of having him sipping a cup for just some twist. LEGEND!

Just love super creative Rxandy, btw, I'm wearing my Eheads fave shirt from Greenwich! I missed Eheads hey day!
Just so effortless ;)

Check out the final layouts below. NEWSFLASH! Ms. Joyce loves the shoot! I can't do it alone... thus a major, major thank you to Robyn, Bruno, and the fab Rxandy.

Wrap me! Ribbon wrapping is another Rxandy's vision! 1st Look: Colored striped beannie: Topman, White knit jack: Stylist own - Zara Men, Camel carrot pants: Topman.Relaxed in cold temp! 2nd Look: Denim jack with faux fur: stylist own - Zara Men, camel carrot pants: Topman, Lace up boots: Dr. Marten's courtesy of JP, aka Panda! 3rd: Coal trench: Topman, Button up LS: Simon Vasquez, trousers: Athony Nocom

Luxe & Street! 4th Look: White Tux shirt: Anthony Nocom, Red knit jack: stylist own - Zara Men, plaid shorts: Anthony Nocom. 5th Look: Plaid LS: Topman, Knit LS gray with details: Anthony Nocom, old rose pants: Terranova Men, Lace up sandal boots: Dr. Marten's courtesy of JP.
Below 0! 6th Look: All: Anthony Nocom. 7th Look: Bomber hoddie vest: stylist's own Terranova Men, black LS shirt: stylist own, trousers: Simon Vasquez.
TOPMAN Ed. 8th Look: Stripes LS top: Topman, gray knit pullover: Topman, and red shorts: Simon Vaquez. 9th Look: Gray knit pullover: Topman, yellow floral turtleneck: Simon Vasquez, Gray scarf as waist band: stylist own, trousers: Anthony Nocom, Lace up sandal boots: Dr. Marten's courtesy of Panda.

The shoot is supposed to be 6-7 layouts, but I requested another 3, thus we have a total of 9 layouts, and surprisingly Manila Bulletin published it all, and released on Christmas Day!

Kudos guys, and thanks to Marcial De Mc Cuttac, my brother for 1st TIME ever really helping me in styling, and being my driver wholeday! Maymay as well for being so nice and very excited to meet B.

Until next time guys! Bringing chemistry in styling!

Christmas Bash!

It's Christmas Time again! Late posting but I just love to share this huge bang as the last month of the year! True words to its purpose, Diageo Phils. held its Christmas Parties big time, as expected. Diageo Demand and Supply celebrated the much awaited Christmas Party at the Pier 1, The Fort, last Dec. 17, 2010. The theme is Hippie: chill, cool vibes! Drag, and check photos below:

A cool invites was sent thru email, topped with guest band Daughters 5, and hey then can really sing, dance, and play real music. The band is made of 5 female siblings, Jury: vocals, April: lead guitar, Apple: bass, Queency: percussions, Twinkle: violin. The band reminds me of my fave band The Corrs, less the tin whistle.

We're late and I'm starving here, and Dani took this photo right just in time ;)

The handpicked hippie dressers! Too bad I didn't come in theme, sayang ang prize! Hahaha

Funtime! Ken is the most autistic person I know hahahaha.

Round Robin: This is where drinks been passed through and everybody should drink. Hello! Everybody drinks in Diageo, that why we are the world's PREMIUM drink company. Note: among Diageo brand portfolio, I just hate whisky, I breath, taste alcoholic beverage everyday!

Red HOT Pink! Unfortunately, I can't find my pink shirt, thus I need to improvise to get along with this two. Paul, Rina, and I agreed to wear pink on the event! Not in Pink? Pasaway!

My QA & Risk Team: L-R: Cha, Pat, Adrian (non QA), me, Head Erwin, and Ken!

The fun is just starting here! Below with super cool, and sweet Remma after the party!

QA & Risk: Christmas Party. Christmas Party Count: 2

We can't just slip Christmas without celebrating with our closest team, our very own team, actually my 2nd family already. We wouldn't want to miss as well our fave feast, sharing our inspiration, and what we are so thankful from the last year, and to look forward ahead!

Of course, the gift giving begins...

I'll definitely missing this hair :(

Happy Holidays! Also, starting to figuring out my next new year resolution...

Making a difference TOGETHER

Last Oct. 28, Diageo Phils., Inc. (DPI), held our Stat Plan in Palms, Alabang with a theme, "Making a difference TOGETHER". The Strat Plan is conducted every year to prep us all in the coming F10, to be more engaged, more focused, and a team who can deliver targets!

The session started with a teamcoding and a cheer. Each activity collects points, and a team that gather the highest points, wins the game. See below photos of the event:

Stephan, our Supply Director, and Erwin, my boss, QA Manager, take pride in presenting our F09 wins.

Rara ah ah ah, Mama ah ah ah! Genius! - Patty and friends cheer.

Charade, but with a twist! Null, void, alone? can't foget Pat's guess (not in the pic).

The rest is just vanity pic, lol, below, I'm forced to discuss our team's strat on the Quality Improvements.

Our team involvement in the sessions, that is picture taking ;)

The entire Diageo Phils. supply team!

Phil, our photog here, keeps teasing, and I can't help my poses! Hahaha

QA Team Pose and Fierce camwhoring :) Pat, Cha, Ken, Ces, and me!

Guys, thanks for checking out, for any suggestions, or violent reactions, let me know.

Hugs,

Jear

UP NEXT:

Fashion Week

H&M Openshoot

My New Path