A WHITE AFFAIR

What draws me to the streets of Intramuros are its quaint narrow avenues, old Spanish architectures, and the whisk of nostalgic air spelling opulent Philippine history. I wasn't around during those period. Thank heavens! :) But every time we frequent this part of Manila, we are reminded of how once a upon a century this land was a battlefield. The soft gallops of horse-driven kalesas and staged passers-by fashioned in Maria Claras and Katipuneros complete the experience. Too bad though, we couldn't take more snaps of the surrounding architecture! We were informed by the roving guards clad in blue suits with wide-brimmed hats (now you know who to steer clear from next time around!) that we needed a note to proceed. Uh-oh. That kinda translated to calling it a day for us! Haha We stuck around and stole a few shots!    

I've had these photos for a while in May :( Wasn't able to post soonest! When I think of Intramuros, I think white. Probably because white is such a classic color. You wouldn't want to mess with all that history! Haha Here's a short white skater dress which I heart and I think you know why! It's V-plunge and dainty bow is a genius combination of flirty and fun! Donning an all-white calls for your 'less is more' drama. How would you dress your whites?     

I was wearing:

DANIELA's skater dress

ZARA shoes

MANGOTOUCH purse

THE RAMP collar neckpiece

FLY SHADES

Photos by:

 Allan Mendoza

bestdressed at the cannes 2013

The Cannes Film Festival marked its 66th year last May 15. It was a 12-day celebration of glam, prestige and sheer dynamism of the global film industry, and of course  media's most coveted, the "Red Carpet Steps". Over the years, the Festival has evolved, seeking to preserve its core values: "a passion for cinema, the discovery of new talent, and the bringing together of professionals and journalists from around the world with the aim of contributing to the creation and distribution of films," enthused Cannes' Mr Thierry Fremaux. While Philippine cinema has yet to break film recognition tastefully overseas, we can't help but oogle with our ohhs and ahhs at what the Festival's A-listers' a-game in fashion brought in. Here I rounded up my favorite fashion, trimmed down the list for yah all! The season's gust blew in an array of white renditions, sheer satisfactions, and princess puffs. Which look transcends the fashion portal?! Better yet, which style will you see hanging in your own closet rack?! Watch out for my bestdressed leading ladies at the end of this post!     

Carey Mulligan in Dior Haute Couture

Audrey Tautou in Prada

Carey Mulligan in Vionnet

Solange Knowles in Stephane Rolland

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior

Audrey Tautou in Lanvin

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dior

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

Carey Mulligan in Chloe

Rooney Mara in Calvin Klein Collection

Nicole Kidman in Dior

Joan Smalls in Emilio Pucci

Zhang Ziyi in Elie Saab Couture

Sofia Coppola in Louis Vuitton

Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga

While all these gorgeous ladies decked out in perfect designer muses, my top 3 would vehemently have to be Carey Mulligan, Audrey Tautou, and Solange Knowles. Carey Mulligan looked effortlessly chic in Vionnet and Balenciaga paired with a sleek updo, but my favorite was Carey in Dior-- she was a vision in plunging white. Carey took cue in taming her styling (which for now we can assume as her style preference-- tailored, clean, with a touch of avant garde here and there) and opted for bloody red lips to seal the deal. Audrey Tautou in Prada with her pixie cut was genius. Criss-cross at the back! Oh la la! And last but never the least, Solange Knowles rocked in Stephane Rolland. Solange knew how to put fashion forward in this nude sheer number underneath a nude leotard. The thigh-high slit broke the silence of this nearly covert creation. And so, having said, with considerate brain racking and subjective fashion nitpicking, my bestdressed goes to... 

Solange Knowles! Need I say more?! 

Who's your bestdressed?  

www.festival-cannes.fr/ instyle.com/ vogue.com/ rdujour.com

    

botanicals. cutouts.

Yes, I'm not giving the cutout invention a rest anytime soon!.. I'm such a fan! On second thought, maybe give me 'til the summer!? Wink wink Haha I've quite a few previous posts on cutouts. It's nice to know there's a multitude of ways to snip through fabric without making 'em look like your tailor's next sewing hazard!  I love this particular triangle cutout. For one, it's above the navel or the most sensitive part of your tummy, where exposure may be a bit concerned. Anyone who wants to show off a  little skin but is toying with 2nd thoughts, because probably we don't have rock packs as Gisele Bundchen or Miranda Kerr, may go with this type of cutout. The skin above the navel is relatively flat and doesn't concave as below the tummy. In essence, the cutout shows a flat region and not some 3D of your abdomen! If you get my drift! The triangle shape also creates an illusion similar to that of an hourglass. The dress's pleated full-skirt detail makes me want to whisk around in it! Botanical prints are refreshing and wider takes on florals and are so on my palette this season. I wore this  piece to a good friend's birthday lunch. Its breezy silhouette was the perfect summer afternoon companion! Tea anyone?! Here are some photos :)    

Aldo- sunnies

S&H Landmark Department Store- silver metallic shoes with spikes

Marquise, Metro Gaisano Market Market- botanical- print dress with cutout detail

Namaste,

Kaky

Heima Brixton Bbq Party

One of the great summer parties thrown this year. Heima alongside Status Magazine, Co. Lab, and Keds hosted The Brixton Bbq Party last April 20 over at Heima's new home in Brixton. Heima's concrete driveway was converted to instant social platform where creatives, entrepreneurs, and influencers alike came in their best street-style summer outfit and enjoyed music, good food-- roasted corn!-- and great friends. Featured live performances included No Rome, Similar Objects, Major Chie, Idkids, CoExist, Zomtendo, Skymarines, I Press Play, and Nativity. Best part of the party was taking in Heima's display of latest Sweet Summer products and designs-- quirky furniture and vintage pieces! Eager shoppers, with me, swarmed and oogled til our heart's content. The store was truly one of its own kind. Visit Heima at #3 Brixton Street Kapitolyo, Pasig City. Here are some photos from that fun fun night!  

Pretty mint lamps. Lovin' the effect of black bricks juxtaposed to the mint lamps.

I'd like to call this 'Pinwheel Wall'. The wall that caught my awe. Reminded me of the quirky window displays of Anthropologie. Utter genius!

Heima is the furniture designer behind Kamiseta's new pastry shop, Vanilla Cupcake Bakery. If you visit one of their shops, you see that the vibe is much aligned with Heima's design concept. Very quirky and feminine.

Wall of frames

Don't mind a writer's block with this color-coded vintage machines

Hmm, lemon!

A corner for your classic notes

You bet there was overflowing (free) beer!

No Rome

Cool graffiti

Co- Exist

Mexikombi- Speedy Gonzales serving burritos, tacos, and nachos! Cool mobile food van! 

Visit them at www.mexicombi.com or www.facebook.com/Mexicombi

Keds gave away candies and cotton candy for the night!

My Keds choice :)

Oh, look who we bumped into! Our dear friend, Anne :)

A fun-filled night indeed! Thanks, Heima and Status Mag!

Namaste,

Kaky