Went to BULB Studios in Makati last April 14 for the play shoot with Patty Mendonza and Mark Tiu as photographers, and styled with fellow blogger Reg (I love this girl!). :) Met new awesome people like my model Nadine (such a pretty, young, and talented girl!), pretty Korean model Hye, and also Angela, our super galing makeup artist-- I had a great time talking with her pre-shoot. :) It was a long afternoon, and I am pretty much sure na sure na sure na na styling isn't for me. I know I've blogged about this personal-issue gazillion times, but when an offer or opportunity comes, I cant say no all over again! It's like, nasasayangan ako sa chance, and hindi ko mapanindigan what I've been blogging about! =P

That I do love fashion with all my heart, but I guess my skills are just limited to making accessories and DIY clothes. :) Are there "designers" who aren't stylists? :P I hope I am not alone. Not that I am calling myself a designer na a, there's soooo much for me to learn and go through. Loving to dress up doesn't equate one is a stylist! I am not my best self during shoots. It was a frustrating realization, but in the end, I guess it's always about what lessons you learned along the way. Thank you to my dearest friends for always making me feel better at the end of the day. :)

Ok, to cut my BV and self depreciation, on to my outfit pics!

"Ang hangin lang sa labas!" Haha! Thank you Reg for the photos, pacool lang! :D Hat from SM, shades was an old Anagon Collection, peace and dream catcher necklace from Anagon Collection, denim shorts from gap, socks from department store, loafers from Aeropostale. AND OF COURSE! :) My flowy, comfy, easy breezy top from The Maria Chuvachu Shop! :) Super thank you!

 Server said the best seller is the Green Tea with Rock Salt and Cheese, but gusto ko sana nakakagising ng bongga, so coffee akech. Hehe. Interesting, tangy taste, and it wasn't bad at all. =) 

Then we transfered to Figaro (for the plugs, haha)...

With stylist and fellow blogger Reg:

 I love this tall girl! Super patawa lang din siya, nasasakyan niya kalokohan ko, hehe! :D <3

Fellow Candy Girl, and photographer extraordinaire Patty M.! :)

My fave in Figaro, thanks to Tamems' recommendation:

 5-cheese Pizza!

The Dream Team (minus the models)! :D Haha naks!

Bright (traffic-stopper) Yellow Top - Landmark

Blue Shorts - Thrifted

Lime Belt - Anagon Collection

Mustard Wedges - The Pill

I can't wait for our shoot, yehey! :) 

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Both beautiful photos above are by Patty, the clothes are from another online shop: Poisonberry (http://poisonberrymanila.multiply.com) and I provided for the accessories. Patty and I also took charge of styling the models, which I find really really cool and fun. I really wanted to work for a magazine...and thanks to technology and the creativity-bursting young generation--I get to do magazine-stuff related to my business! =) Super fun!

 Tip-to-Toe:

Sanuk Gold Shine It

Another best part in having photo shoots is meeting new interesting people. =) Pic above--I was sandwiched by Ate Arnina and Ate Louise--our Make Up Artists for this shoot! =) They both finished engineering in De La Salle University, but then, took make up course at the La Salle school to--and now certified MUAs! =) Classic life-route-shift story! =) (I am a journalism grad-turned-entrepreneur-designer! ;D)

I love MUAs for they are very creative people, plus the Art of enhancing another person's beauty is a great talent. Though I can craft a bangle in a snap, I am beauty-challenged. I cant apply liquid eyeliner with steady hands, nor can I choose the right shade of lippies or foundation for myself! ;p Ate Arnina and Ate Louise were super generous in giving makeup tips that day--like what brands are good from the high end to low end. =)

Sandwiched between two pretty girls! =) Model in black tee is Tata Garcia. It was my first time to work with her, but she's really nice! =) She also posed for CandyMag several times for the Beauty Sections, and is currently a PE teacher in an International School--which I find really really cute! (Me: Ako I want to be an Art Teacher!). This photo was taken after the shoot, at around past 2:30pm, and Tata was rushing to get to Araneta on time for the Ateneo-FEU game. An avid UAAP fan, I asked her:

OK! OMG I was super star strucked!!! =D

My other model for this shoot is Sab Anupol, and I've worked with her for years already! :) We met at the Candy Mini-Mag shoot during my 1year stint for the teen magazine--and since then we never lost contact. sab is also into accessories making, and fashion, and she's also a Thomasian! =) I am not sure which of these made us click, but I am happy to have a sweet friend like Sab! =) The pic was taken in her car--she drove me to Makati all the way from her house in San Juan! We also had super-late lunch in her house, which was around 4pm already! =D

---In photo shoots, especially when it's this fun, you can never really keep track of time! And you even forget your meal times! :D

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PS:

My feature for The One show by Manila Times Journalism Students is up and streaming already! Watch me and my bloopers (hahaha) at: http://www.onetv.neilrara.com/ !!! =)