May 2012
13 posts
Miranda Kerr - Bloom
Miranda Kerr on Status Magazine’s June issue
I bet you that’s Soleil’s illustration.
AND A HANNAH MURRAY ARTICLE?
YES PLEASE.
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Dot Com
Everyone is online. If you know someone is not, I swear you already told that person he’s been living on the rock.
Ever since Christopher Bailey (and perhaps the whole Burberry team) decided to live stream their womenswear show over along Piccadilly Circus and the streets of Beijing (?), I bet everyone followed the suit.
So there I was, nothing less but a college...
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XOXO
Teal? Blue? Whatever color it is, I’m in love with that gradient cabinet from Heima’s latest collection as seen on their catalog; Made with Love.
I’m not really that person who’d wear anything with a loud color but damn… if you’d give me a furniture with the condition of wearing one bright, orange dress, I would do it. I would.
Check out everything...
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Interiors Sunday
Clean and unexpected: basically what my future home is going to be.
Mexican Night!
Mom’s homemade buritto for dinner!
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Streetstyle Tuesday
Aimee Song of Song of Style
So, I’m currently (enjoying) the Chief Justice Corona showing his fighting spirit on today’s trial, probably the most exciting thing on local TV since I was born. I just love everything that’s happening.
Well, let me just take a moment from all the drama of the Philippines (Raymart-Santiago-Tulfo, Lady Gaga vs. idkwth protesters + CJ on trial)...
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Retro
Natalia Vodianova for Vogue Russia
By the way, this girl has a kid.
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Food: Japanese
Today’s menu:
So really… why dine out?
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Damn, right: I love Sportswear
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen looked to the streets of New York City for inspiration for Textile‘s fall collection. Each look is styled to ‘je ne sais quoi’ perfection with simple tees, knits with leather elbow patches, and denim with exposed zippers.
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Inspiration Thursday
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Men are from Mars
….and they sure do know how to dress up.
Lately, I’ve been posting, tweeting, talking and reading a bunch of articles from High Snobiety, a flagship site of Titel Network accommodating men’s fashion needs. And I can tell you, there’s another world out there!
Why? Let’s all admit it; women are complicated. I’d know, I’m one of those...
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It's Me!
(Not really, but if God will let me. I can be and will be this girl.) Hey guys, after a long drought, here’s another portion of Esme’s favorite items from the best of the best of streetstyle! Dundundunnn.
God knows how much I love a good pair of denim and this pair from Acne definitely screams: damn gurl. All those holes (which probably took them a lot of sand paper)are all in the...
Bad Girls
M.I.A. - Bad Girls
Classy swag.
April 2012
22 posts
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Under the Stars
This is what dinner looks like in our household. In Bulacan. Which is a province. Away from civilization. exaggerating a bit
My mom is an amazing cook (which we just realized when she started to cook… err more seriously + acknowledged the fact that there’s not much amazing restaurants we can dine out near our area).
Tonight was no exception.
See?
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The Original
Apparently, almost everyone in my Twitter feed are a) going to London or b) already in London. In my little, imaginary world, I’m the only person left in the Philippines.
Kidding aside, I’ve been out of the country just once.
Well, see our family has this little mantra way back before the Department of Tourism’s ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ campaign came...
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Casual Friday
Perfectly simple & fuss-free looks from the street. You can walk, you can run, you can eat and you can sit in these clothes. No distractions just fucking straight forward. I love girls who live and breathe like this. No drama, just herself, her clothes, her appropriate big-ass bag for all her goodies and essentials and a wonderful pair of beaten-up Converse sneaks (…and a list of...
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Very French Gangsters
I’m a eyeglasses/shades hoarder and these pairs are just adorable….
Adorable! (You would’ve noticed that I’ve been happy jumping from one lookbook to another!) Modelling kids are so cuteeee. I WANT TO PINCH THEIR CHEEKS. EEK I WANT KIDS.
jk
Good branding is good.
http://veryfrenchgangsters.com/
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Pastel overload
I am a black + white + stripes + denim not a pastel + girly kind of girl but I’m loving Deux new collection’s look book! IT JUST SCREAMS ABSOLUTE FRESHNESS. Why spend a generous amount of time doing shoots if you can illustrate it right?
Illustrations by Mawee Borromeo
Shop Deux HERE
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I now hate mud
Today in (other people’s) Instagram photos…
On the way to our shoot location, around 6 in the morning. After 1 and half hour drive, my wheels stuck, the right side of the car covered with mud and my white loafers transformed into a shade of brown… we finally arrived at the amazing (sadly muddy, that day) Candaba Swamps.
I want to post a photo of my car.
Me eating my packed...
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Twenty-first
I know it’s summer… but I just can’t leave my love for everything black and white.
Shoot tomorrow at some field-y place with Patricia Nabong. Our first time to shoot out of town!
Follow our Twitter (@esmepalaganas and @patnabong)!
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Click the city
Reading: Newsweek’s Special Travel Issue April 2012
Yes, the Portobello Road in Notting Hill is so picturesque. No, Beirut’s Basta is not just amazing but spectacular. Yes, I’d love to have a shoot at Moscow’s Red Square and sunbathe at the Ipanema Beach.
And finally no, I haven’t been in any of those places.
It’s that time of the year when...
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A.K.A. The Uniform for summer
April Fourteen - Van Heusen bag, vintage lee shorts, Folded & Hung shirt, prescription glasses, bejeweled bracelet from Divisoria, shoes from my lola
Yes… I am guilty. This is just like the Essentials posts on Hypebeast… only it’s worse. Wth Tumblr with the low quality photo?
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Susie's Bubble
The mother of fashion blogging, Susie Lau’s space in London.
This is where the magic happens.
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My summer so far
… (in crappy webcam photos) is all about doing nothing and buying stuff.
I rarely buy current international magazines, I am but a simple college student (and now it’s summer which means no money “baon” from the ‘rents) but this month’s British Vogue is too good to pass up, it’s Ms. Sienna Miller on the cover, Alexa’s writing and an amazing...
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I AM
The ridiculously amazing place where we jog everyday
I can’t say that I’m a sports buff nor am I sickly kid (well, I DO look sick and pale and lanky) but I’ve always loved sports.
I’ve done the martial art of karatedo, played badminton, tried biking and (somewhat) been dedicated to swimming… but I wasn’t really into the whole competitive drama of the world...
Madewell: Found in SF: vintage paradise →
madewell:
by Emily Hsieh (S.F.)
The many wonderful wares to be coveted at the San Francisco Vintage Fashion Expo.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the mecca of secondhand shopping, the Vintage Fashion Expo in San Francisco. It’s a bonanza of vintage clothes, jewelry and accessories…
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Flash flash photography
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First impressions last… and somehow Fifth Code’s new site and new collection (http://fifth-code.com) just leaves that mark that you want to be that girl in that glittering, golden blazer or even that guy with that girl… and purchase a blazer or two.
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Fifth Code just launched their new collection (with Ryan Gosling’s swag in mind) a new website and...
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Yes to Men
…with great taste!
I found myself, once again, surfing Hypebeast (a manly fashion blog parallel to Refinery 29) gawking at the men shoes and a section reserved for their what’s-in-your-bag photos.
You are what you eat and what you bring!
Happy Easter everyone!
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“But who can say what’s best? That’s why you need to grab whatever...”
– Haruki Murakami
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Where is she?
BEST MAGICAL REALISM, W Magazine March 2012
A room-size re-creation of Hokusai Katsushika’s woodblock print The Great Wave adorned with some kitsch cherry blossoms for good measure — and just the blurriest hint of a model on the far left.
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Intramuros
Very life like, I tell you.
Denise and Karlo looking at an old photo of the Baclaran church
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The porcelain sets feel like they needed a home. My future home is willing to welcome them.
Went to Bahay ng Tsinoy for a school requirement. Walking around Intramuros under the blazing sun might not sound fun, but surprisingly it was. With the right people (in...
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Basic
Cheap Monday Kloss trott sandals How minimalistic can you get?
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Neon Wave
Just because Status Magazine is having their 4th anniversary party tonight, saw Lyka Orhel’s spread and read Gio’s article earlier today. Have a happy neon anniversary Status!
Continue to propagate swagger and taste!
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Time Check: 12:31 AM.
Plates, plates, plates then summer!
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PVC and everything shiny
I think it’s that time of the year when everyone starts on releasing new collections! The Artisan, Fifth Code and a lot of other online shops are flowing with creative juices! One example’s Paradigm Shift’s new collection, Shiny (which I presume was shot at Gold Dot’s office!).
I’m eyeing on the bag. This shoot reminds me some of Opening Ceremony’s lookbooks! ...
March 2012
3 posts
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White Out
“Every day for 100 days, I will paint one branded object white, removing all visual branding, reducing the object to its purest form. I can purchase each object for less than $10, it can be something I own, something another person gives me, or something I find.” - Andrew Miller, a brand strategist on his project, Brand Spirit
“See, a lot of people have taste, but they don’t have the daring to be creative.”
– Bill Cunningham
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Russian Majesty
The Magnificent Ulyanna Sergeenko
While life’s moving so fast, I still can’t get my internet fixed.
I’m like a hermit. A hermit.
A lot of things are going on and I can’t keep up! #RANT
February 2012
4 posts
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Miniature
A fun family weekend spent at Palm Beach Resort, Hugom, San Juan, Batangas
I’ve gone overboard with our new camera’s miniature feature.
I miss the beach.
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Prince of Pop
Friend of Mine AW 2012 Collection
This is when the heavens open up and the angels sing.
And red patent and black together? Definitely screams Michael Jackson to me!
(Speaking of, the Glee tribute episode for the Prince of Pop was spectacular!)
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A Single Man
A Single Man (2011) stars the greatest actors in the world, lead by the Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and was produced by the iconic Tom Ford. Blame it to him (The Man who saved Gucci), costume designer Arianne Phillips and production design Dan Bishop for the perfect ambiance given to the audience in this film.
Colin Firth is always amazing in his films but his portrayal as a depressed gay...
January 2012
10 posts
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Pastel
Repost Something from last year for Stylebible.ph!
Cheers to pastels & color blocking!
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I pledge to read the printed word
I love books. From the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games trilogy to Edgar Allan Poe’s compilation of short stories, Jane Austen novels, I love reading to the extent that I’m now (and I assume forever) wearing eye glasses.
1. The ELLEments of personal style — I was ecstatic when my dad finally bought me a copy!
2. Parisian Chic by the ever eternal icon Ines de la...
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Hat Candy
Lately, my little sister been buying more and more hats… I guess she has an eye for trendy things too.
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'Tis the Season!
I don’t have much updates, I’ve been enjoying my time doing nothing. So here are some photos from a while back for Stache taken by the amazing Pat Nabong just to post a little something something.
Weeeeell, I’m not entirely doing nothing.
Graduation ball and prom season are finally here so I might be a bit busy! It’s been around 2 years since I got out of high school...
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Paint it What
Proud Race - Spring Summer 2012
A cult to represent everything that they believed in and loved from their youth. It is a collection of restrained recklessness and go-to-uniforms of anyone who wants to be part of their gang. - Not Just a Label
I know. This is the shit collection must be the best.
Another amazing collection by duo behind the geeeenius Proud Race.
The...
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White Lady
Vogue Australia February 2012
Photographer: Nicole Bentley
Fashion Editor: Meg Gray
Model: Marloes Horst
Ever since I saw Rihanna’s white ensemble (against her amazing skin and hair) last year, I’ve been in love with everything white. And this editorial just solidifies it.
My love for billowy, huge skirts is getting intense by the moment, too.
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“Let’s say you are in an environment where 50 women are dressed in...”
– Raf Simons, Elle Magazine