As mentioned in my previous post, I’m here to report my latest purchases from Promod. After the fastest recorded time I’ve ever shopped (under an hour!) to date, I’ve managed to bag two (2) pieces plus a little something extra from one store and don’t forget that I did shop at Warehouse right before that.
One is a Cropped Cord Trouser.

Aside from the cord material, I’m loving the little details that make up the entire thing. From pockets, front and back, to belt catchers. It also has the casual turn …

Move over Topshop. A new favourite’s in town. Situated in one of the newest malls (Greenbelt 5!) to hit the urban jungle of Makati is a gem of a fashion store called Warehouse. Have you folks checked it out? Well, I did. Last night — between Bebo and a Facebook Page also after finishing a Jamaican Cheesy Beef Patty in a mad-rush — I stepped through its doors the second time in a work week but like what they always say, second time’s a charm. I didn’t leave the store …

Earlier, I had dropped by the PROMOD store at Greenbelt 5 to pick up the outfit I’ll be wearing for tomorrow night’s event. Plans were a bit last minute but I’m glad things worked out. Initially, I thought I was all on my own but having to work through an approximately 100sq m of store space filled with tonnes of fabulous options, not to mention that I’m already pressed for time, a little help was greatly appreciated.
Enters PROMOD’s in-house stylist, Carla Abdon.

It’s my first time to work with a stylist, …

This particular style takes me back to the glory days of punk fashion in the 80s and the staple street fashion of the early 90s. It’s the hippest and coolest thing for young people to wear then. Think rolled up shirt sleeves, bold colours (neon even) straight cuts and boom boxes. Checked deck on the pavement, enough room for some break dancing on the streets.
There are a number of elements to this style that’s worth looking into but let’s just focus on the footwear today. The time for this …

I’d like to say it’s a hot tiangge find but I can’t. This baby caused a Php 2,295.00 dent. But the pair had lessened the blow of the disappointment I faced when the pair of jeans I was looking into getting at Promod wasn’t available. They didn’t have my size in stock and they can’t say if or when they’d re-stock it. Heartbroken as I was, my feelings were easily swayed by this pair of ballerina/ballet flats. I reckon, better a worthy substitute than go home empty handed. What a …

Brocade. That was the first thing that came to mind. Then Lace. A romantic take on the classic Black & White dress. The look made current with the footwear choice and check out that fab accessory, an LV speedy. I reckon you can’t expect anything less than stylish from the personal style of Stella Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Geolette Esguerra. I had managed to catch her and take a snap of her before she left to go to another event.
Twas great meeting you, Geolette and thanks for letting me publish your photo! …

One of the faces that stood out on the catwalk is this lady. Mira Baino walked the ramp for the PROMOD SS09 Fashion Show and owned it — both clothes and the whole modeling thing. If I were to cast someone for PROMOD, to sell French fashion to the Philippine Market, I would most probably have chosen her. Apart from that touch of the Filipina look in her features and an over-all soft exotic beauty, she has that “je ne se quoi” quality about her and it reflects in her …

For folks who helped me make up my mind via Plurk, here’s a look at the short and thin black number I ended up wearing. Yes, it’s short enough since it rides up a good 6 inches above the knee and thin enough to tempt you not to wear anything underneath for fear of knicker lines ruining it. Thoughts?
I was facing back-to-back events that night and just thinking about it was already stressful. I wasn’t particularly looking forward to dressing up and putting makeup on. I knew I’ll be …

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of seeing the PROMOD French Street Style for Spring-Summer 2009 in full motion via a Fashion Show held at the Fashion Walk in Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

With adrenaline pulsing through my veins, a common reaction whenever I watch fashion on the catwalk, I went and claimed my seat and proceeded taking snaps of what’s left of the show. I arrived late you see (darn coding, heh). I’m delightfully surprised that a seat was reserved for me, which enabled me to take snaps of the …

City of love and romance, Paris. Paris Fashion Week. Cafes, books, and cigarettes. Cabaret and the Moulin Rouge. Escargo, River Sienne, Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomph and the beautiful French language, words uttered quietly and casually, with an air of nonchalance. The place where the bohemian lifestyle thrives, which I reckon reflects on their style preferences — the “je ne se quoi” quality.
French fashion have always been a thrill to explore. Expressions of elegance and hip differs from other European counterparts like London and Milan. I’m guessing …