Thursday, July 26, 2012

BIRTHDAY WISH LIST!

Just today, mom asked me what I want for my birthday. I realized that it is my birthday again in a few days. I'm turning 25, and I can say that I am pretty much happy and contented with my life now. I mean, hello?!? where's the quarter-life crisis people are talking about?

Anyway, allow me to make a self-indulgent blog post for now (it's gonna be my birthday anyway). haha! I am listing down my birthday wishes (both realistic and unrealistic) *wink* and I'm sending my mom the link. haha! Maybe I'll send the link to my friends as well, so they would already know what to give me for my birthday which I will really really really like. LOL

Okay, so here it goes...


TRIP TO JAPAN or KOREA!!!


First, I love traveling a lot! And I have always wanted to visit Japan (Tokyo, Harajuku and Osaka) or South Korea (Seoul, Jeju Island) eversince but I never got the chance. Traveling abroad refreshes me, it inspires me, it makes me fat and makes me broke. HAHA. But seriously, these Asian countries are the ones I have yet to see and be amazed by. Oh  Lord, how amazing it is to experience first hand the fashion scene of these two major asian cities? I will die for sure!



BAGS!!!


Everyone knows already that I am a major baghag. As in MAJOR! I love my designer bags as much as I love my friends. HAHA! My bags are actually some of my best friends. It'll  definitely be a maj present if someone gifts me a Givenchy Pandora or even just the Marc by Marc Jacobs Burg Boxer Bag (images above). Or any bag from Prada will do. Balenciaga perhaps? Or maybe Chanel or Hermes? Hahaha. Daydreaming again... Anyway, I collect designer bags, not for the purpose of showing off but merely to satisfy my lust over their beauty and prestige. Owning them gives me confidence and drives me to work even harder in order to feel that I deserve them. :)



SHOES!!!



I love shoes, too. But not just ordinary shoes, lately I am kinda in love with elevated or heeled shoes. I like to think that "the higher the heels, the closer I am to God". Amen! I would love a pair of Demonia Creepers or maybe the Doc Martens Brogues will also be perfect! These styles I am totally digging right now. Any brand of shoes though, I do not mind. As long as they are either super stylish or that they are elevated (three-four inches high). HAHA



MAC!!!



I love Mac! I am not a super vain person or even a make-up junkie but I do appreciate good make-up and given the opportunity, I always enjoy having myself done. Their concealers and powders and every thing are all amazing! How I wish I have a complete set/kit of MAC Basic Cosmetics. Concealer (NW30), Foundation (NC30), lip liners and lipsticks (Nude), Eyeliners, Bronzers/Matte Brown Blush, and all their brushes!!! And I can already die beautiful! Gah! I know that if I weren't a fashion designer, the closest career that I definitely will have is as a make-up artist. LOL Anyway, aside from Mac, NARS won't hurt either as I also love their products. HAHA :)


iPAD 3!!!



I have had an iPad before but never enjoyed it that much so I let it go. Now I feel the need of owning one. I could definitely use it at work. I can sketch designs freehand on it and send it right away through email to my suppliers. It can also store images and be my on-the-go moodboard and design tank. Plus, it will also be easier to play Draw Something on it. Hahaha :))


PERFUMES!!!



I am not really a fan of perfumes. Actually, all my perfumes at home were all gifts. I never buy perfumes. But my stock is kinda running on low so I think I need a refurbishing and refill. My fave scents are: DSquared Wood, Burberry Weekend, Lanvin Eclat and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lavender. It is always nice to smell good all the time. :)



I still have more but I guess these pretty much sums up what will make me happy on my birthday. Haha!  Kidding!

I am already happy now, nothing more to ask for. I am blessed with a good career, a happy family, amazing friends and a wonderful life full of adventure, and exciting stuff. All these material things are just icing on top. Makes life more delicious as it already is.

So there! Hahaha!

I'll blog soon whether or not I receive any of the items I listed above for my birthday. LOL

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Folded & Hung Menswear Pre-Fall Collection

Pre-Fall is my most favorite fashion season of all. Not just because I am in-love with pre-fall/autumnal colors, but mainly because in the Philippines, it is either rainy or gloomy during this season (August-September), and I love dressing up during somber days.

Anyway, here is our offering for the Pre-Fall Menswear at Folded & Hung. The collection mainly consist of nordic and aztec prints which is very much on trend this season, and also a mix of other different prints such as birds and winter florals (which sadly was not included on the photos below). This collection is very special to me because it is basically my first whole collection for F&H since I joined them last March. 

I am very excited to see all the clothes in store and for you guys to wear them. 

Here are the photos from our fashion show last June 30 at the World Trade Center, as featured on the San Mig Light Party All Night event. The collection is called HYPERCULTURE and here's a sneak peak of our Menswear Pre-Fall Collection. Enjoy!































 All photos from the official Folded and Hung facebook page. :)





Saturday, July 21, 2012

RJ Goes to Hong Kong Fashion Week


Earlier this month, I went back to Hong Kong to attend the HongKong Fashion Week and Expo S/S13 held at the HongKong Convention and Exhibition Center at Wanchai.

And I also was able to sneak in a short visit to Macau where I stayed at the luxe Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino. 


I always love going to Hong Kong and I always look forward to my next visit. On November again, perhaps. :)