BIRTHDAY!!!

My birthday party last Wednesday night was so much fun. I spent it with my closest beloved friends with no less than our favorite past time---KTV Videoke!!!!

I actually have a lot to say about what happened that night and how super fun and memorable it was, but I will just let some of the photos speak for it. HAHA

Thank you so much guys for such an unforgettable and happy birthday celebration, it just really gets better every year.

I love you guys!!!

Caress Caballero, Deniesse Joaquin, Wendy Tabusalla, Slater young, Carlo Romero, Jessica Yang, Skye Yang, John James Uy and Mark Manicad. :)

Sisterettes!!!

My Jessicake! :)

The YES GANG!!! :p

Call Me Maybe duet! :p

The song "KABA" is brought to you by the yummy abs and biceps of Slater and Carlo. Hahaha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me!!! :))

Birthday Cake!!!

BOOTYLICIOUS!!! My bestest best best!!!! Ate Caress!!!

My supermodel bestfriend, Jessica! xxx

My boys for the night! Sorry girls, they're MINE! hahaha

My beloved TRIO!!!

Teka, ano nga ulit number ng "Dr Jones"? Hahaha

Strike a pose!!! QC's next top models! 

Pa-Sweet... tapos.....

RAKENROL!!!!!

The Sweetest CaNdy!!!

No Other Woman ang peg... 

Isa pa, ayaw paawat!!! hahahaha

EEEEEEEEE.....

PLLLFFFFFFFF..... Hehehe. Peace, Slater!!! :)

My other bestfriend Mac humabol! Hehehe...

Salamat sa paghatid best! :)

ANG SAYA LANG.... yun lang powz... :)

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

HAPPY!

Hey guys!!! I may be one of the happiest people on earth right now!!!

Photo credit: Google Images

Iam very happy ti share to all of you guys (finally) that I am now the new Product Development Manager - Head Designer for Menswear of top local fashion brand Folded & Hung. I am very excited with this new challenge and journey I will be taking, and I really feel so grateful and blessed to be given this opportunity. With my heart full of joy and appreciation, I am thankful to all who have supported me and still continue to support me in my fashion career, even though my fashion styling job must take the backseat for the meantime for me to be able to concentrate fully on my designing.

Photo credit: Folded & Hung website

Another thing to be happy about is that I share this special day with one of the most talented and sweetest and prettiest girls I know, EMMANUELLE VERA, as her self titled debut album goes out in selected music retail stores today. I have been given the privilege of knowing this very very talented girl, and I would really like to support her in her first album. (And you guys should, too!)

Photo Credit: Cornerstone Talent Management

I first met her February last year during the Sessionista concert, as I was styling for my dear friend Markki Stroem at that time, they both were guest performers for the concert. I got to talk to her and her lovely and very kind mom, and from then on, I just fell in love the girl's talent and personality. And since then, we had few occasions of bumping into each other around ABS-CBN during ASAP or around Greenhills, and she always is very friendly and sweet.

Anyway, here's her carrier single, first song out from her album entitled "HAPPY", which she wrote/composed herself, (read: TALENT) which is so easy on the ears and on the heart. It's the type of song that you want to be playing on the background while you and your crush, or maybe bestfriend ^_^ are sharing a snack or cup coffee together. It's a sweet sugary feel-good song. Here's a sample audio clip of the song:

video credit: UniversalRecPH (youtube)

I am very happy for Emman, and I would like to say congratulations and keep up the great job you are doing. I am a fan, and I will be following you as you grow and blossom in your career.

One more happy news today: My sister just told me about her graduation date and her being a contender for latin honors. It really feels great and it warms my heart tenfolds, having been working hard to help with her college education, she is now finally graduating. I am very proud of her and I totally admire my sister for working so hard in her studies despite some family problems and bumps within the family that we had to go through these past few years. I love you sis, and for sure, I will be making your graduation dress. :)

Photo credit: Google Images

I hope everyone is having a great day today, if not then maybe tomorrow.

Spreading love and happiness to all!

Catch y'all later!

HEY MONDAY!

Nothing but good vibes and love the whole day. I spent my day cooking pasta, meeting a client then bonding and catching up with one of my most favorite person in the world--- JESSICA!

It was so nice finally seeing her again, after quite a while, and we ended up eating, chatting up and moving from one place to another whole afternoon and evening.

Finally, I got to give her the drawing I made for her, and my long overdue Christmas present, and was able to have her taste my own recipe of vegetarian pasta I named after her.

The portrait of her that I made. :)

Two foodies unite! haha! At Starbucks eating the potato pudding and Jessica Supermodel vegetarian pasta I made for her. :)

Sweetie working the jacket I made for her. It's part of my <organic> collection last year. (a capsule collection I made for my aunt's friend's boutique in Hawaii) 

Jessica bought two rings for us. Mine's a bird (I love birds) and her's is a two loop with chains. SWEET! :)

The birdie ring she bought for me. CUTE!!!

 I always love hanging out with friends, not just friends but real friends whom you know are genuine and without pretentions whatsoever.

And did I tell you that whenever we see each other, I always get inspired fashion-wise? She is like my mana tree of fashion inspiration---I feel recharged and rejuvinated. She makes me feel FASHION in its truest sense.

Now I'm spending the night designing clothes and stuff. And proly planning on a collaborative collection with her.

Goodnight guys! :)

2011 Playlist: My 2011 in Songs

Year 2011 is coming to an end, sooner than we all expected. And before we bid adieu to the year that has been and welcome 2012 (I always get chills whenever I read/write/think of this number) with a bang, I would like to share with you the songs that make up the soundtrack of my 2011. Songs (both old and new) which capture all the experiences, emotions, thoughts and moments I had in this entire year. Some were good, some were bad, but all definitely shaped me and made me a better person.

The Script - The Man Who Can't Be Moved

For a lot of moments this year, I felt like I am the man who can't be moved, (or the man who can't move on). That no matter what I do, and no matter how hard people I love push me away, I still go back to that "corner" in my heart and mind where I am most happy and strong---that certain corner where the people I love will forever be.

Beyonce - Love on Top

This Beyonce song just can't help but make me feel happy. It also makes me feel so in-love even though I really am not in-love with someone. This is one of my songs with my favorite Ate, the woman I trust the most and the one whom I can be at my most honest, most fragile and most vulnerable---Ate Caress Caballero. Booty, I miss you so much! Will see you soon! :)

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

"I am beautiful in my way coz God makes no mistakes. I'm on the right track baby, I was born this way". Enough said.

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India Arie - The Heart of the Matter

This is my song for that certain person that I truly love and admire, and despite the rollercoaster ride we both had with each other, (losing that respect and trust, and regaining them back), I still feel the same for him. He is still the best friend that I have and will always be. I still love him and respect him and will always be here for him no matter what happens.

Frou Frou - Let Go

And there are the people and things I had to let go of, not because I want to but because I need to---to make room for new and better people and things in my life.

Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

This is my ultimate song for this year. Not because I am a Nicki Minaj fan, nor I love rap songs, but this is one hella fun song that makes me happy every time I hear it. This is the first rap song I have ever memorized. Haha! And ask my friends, whenever they hear this song, I am always the first person they come to remember, promise! 

Pink - Raise Your Glass

This song never fails to boost my confidence and spirit whenever I feel sad or down or just plain blah. Besides, this is my ultimate road trip song. I can still imagine that car ride on the way home with my two best guy buds Markki and Mac.

The Killer - Smile Like You Mean It

:)

Adele - Someone Like You

Just because I freakin love Adele, and just because her songs are just so spot on for all drama queens like me. This song is the ultimate tearjerker and heartbreaker for me. The pain, the hurt, the love.... all that. Ugh!

So there, the songs of my year. What's yours?

By the way, I will be flying to somewhere later early morning and I am not sure if I will be able to post till I come back. Anyway, I would like to greet you guys a Happy Happy Christmas and a Bountiful New Year!

xoxoRJ