It's finally here! Sulsi MNL is an RTW brand that me and a few other business partners started talking about early this year.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Friday, August 3, 2018
Manila Collection; Happy Andrada for Rustans
I simply love the prints on this Happy Andrada collection. And it's not because Happy is one of my best friends in the industry, but because it features something that I believe in and love. Just recently this year, I aim to buy only local quality fashion items, and it is pretty hard to stick to it most specially when high street brands are on sale twice a month! And while department stores do have collaborations with local designers, even though they look awesome, the quality is somewhat a bit "m'eh". This one, however, is a game changer.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Every Tribe; A Culturaly Inclusive Editorial
I'd consider this version 1 of something that I've been dying to do for the longest time. I'm just thankful for how opportunities drop on my lap as they come, and I'm careful to discern if it is the right time and if I'm with the right people. I'm also thankful for the likes of designers Susanne Verallo and Happy Andrada for this opportunity to highlight their creations and create something that is inclusive in this world where exclusivity is slowly becoming the norm. This is our way of cutting off that cord and hoping for it to never take root.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Street Beat; Sue Verallo Amica Collection Editorial
Sue Verallo is a jewelry designer based in Cebu. She contacted me last year to help her with her new collection. After a brief meeting here in Manila, we were good to go. As a side project, I asked permission to do this editorial. We're all happy with how this one came out, and we hope you enjoy it as well.
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Fly Away With Me; Mark Tamayo, Chris Gallegos, and PMAP @ 30
One day after Christmas and I'm bothering you guys with a blog post?!? HA HA HA!!! Merry Christmas everybody!
Monday, August 14, 2017
Happy Andrada; Marry Me At Marriott 2017
Lou Muñoz wearing a feathered blazer on a flowy dress |
Monday, May 15, 2017
Into the Woods; A Metro Weddings Magazine Editorial (Part 2)
Set design by Jo Claraval |
Friday, March 31, 2017
Into the Woods; A Metro Weddings Magazine Editorial (Part 1)
Labels:
AC+632,
ALZANO,
Firma,
Jo Claraval,
Lourd Ramos,
Metro Weddings Magazine,
Nio Manzano,
Shaira Luna,
Sofitel,
style,
styling,
stylist
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Metro Weddings Magazine; Stage Presence
My first exposure to musical theater was when I was somewhere between 7 or 8 years old. Actually, it's not really musical theater, but the movie Annie. I think that was the first time I cried watching a movie. Since then, I've been inlove with musicals, and I've been watching classical movies from then on (My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, etc etc etc). Years after that, I find myself falling in-love with theater and auditioning for stage-plays, but never really getting anywhere, hahaha (long story). Yet the warm, fuzzy feeling I get while watching musicals remained. Needless to say, this editorial is very near and dear to my heart. Here's my interpretation of theatrical plays and musicals translated as a bridal editorial.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
White Light; A Metro Weddings Magazine Editorial, July 2015
White Light; A Metro Weddings Magazine editorial |
I guess there will come a time, in a stylists life, where "couture" or stuff that's "out there" becomes a bit redundant. That's why I concocted this editorial. Nothing fancy, "no styling" styling (if there is such a thing... like "no makeup" makeup)... just the model, the dresses, and an awesome team of creative people "pulled back" to tame things down a bit. Not to say that this one didn't go through a thorough thought process... it's actually more difficult to think clean and simple, because every bit of mistake will be seen. Just like a lengthy article, every bit of grammatically error and wrong speling will be seen, probed, poked, and slapped on your face. Not to be redundant... but again... here's another editorial I creatively directed again... and again... and I'll do it again.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Chalk Magazine; The Music Issue, May 2015
Nadine Lustre on the cover of Chalk Magazine May 2015 |
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Antica Murrina Venezia; Philippine Launch Featuring Ryan Madamba
Maggie Wilson, the face of Antica Murrina Philippines |
I got to know Ryan Madamba during the preparations for my couple-friends wedding last November of 2013. Actually, when they mentioned that he's the one who's going to create the gown for the bride, it was a different "Madamba" that's on my mind, so imagine my surprise when we went to his shop (I should've known already since we obviously did not go to Quezon City where the Madamba I know lives) and was face to face with a much younger person. Ryan was tall and very confident. We clicked instantly and I'd dare say we consider each other as friends now.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Steveston Pizza; Best Pizza EVAH!!!
Eric Galos, Nio Manzano, Kris Evangelista, and owner Richard Go. That's 6 pizzas, all packed with fresh, premium, toppings!!! |
A few months ago, "Style List" featured this pizza place located at UP Town Center. Steveston Pizza is a Canadian based pizzeria that is part of The Guinness Book of World Records for having the worlds most expensive pizza for 2012. It is also pegged as the best pizza in Vancouver. Now, Steveston has two branches here in the Philippines. The other branch is located at Tomas Morato in Quezon City.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Eric delos Santos for Karimadon
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to style for one of the country's top brands when it comes to women's formal clothing. They initially got me to style for 2 editorials that were supposed to be forwarded to magazines. The project didn't pushed through, but they were able to use the shoot in their website, Facebook and Instagram page, and also on other local websites and for bloggers. We were also able to use the behind the scenes footage on my t.v. show Style List.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Sara Nicolas Gonzales; My Spanish Hermanita
Earrings by Em Mariano, ring, N+Studio |
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Metro Weddings; Love on Sandy Shores, October 2014
Blush pink gown by Eric delos Santos for KARIMADON, earrings, Em Mariano, ring, N+Studio |
Happy 2015, everyone!!! I promised to update this blog before the year ends and put all my 2014 projects here... but... family first!!! And I'm sure I've skipped a project or a campaign before this... actually maybe a few.
Anywho... so here is another Metro Weddings editorial I directed and styled. I conceptualized with Rae Venturanza-Salazar (W@w top, make-up artist), a friend I got to know more over the past two years. She showed me the pegs for something desert-ty and I absolutely loved it. Made me think of getting hitched in Vegas then hitting the desert to snap photos of the bride. For this editorial, Noel though of putting the original photo next to how it was layed-out in the magazine. I used some of them for this entry.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Metro Weddings; Sunkissed Splendor, July 2014
Gown by Eric delos Santos |
I have not updated this blog in months!!! But so many stuff have been happening lately (most of them are good) and I guess that's a nice excuse why I've been neglecting it. I am super grateful first of all to God for allowing me to do the things I like doing AND make a living out of it too! And of course, to Anna Lloren for the push AND Michelle Katigbak-Alejandro for always believing in me.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
BUM; Print, Billboard, and Online Media Styling
This one once can be seen along EDSA Guadalupe. |
Labels:
ad campaign,
advertorial,
Alzano by Nio,
Bea Binene,
billboard,
campaign,
Christopher Munar,
Diego Loyzaga,
Ella Cruz,
Jane Onieza,
Ken Samudio,
magazine,
N Studio,
Nash Agua,
Nio Manzano,
style,
styling,
stylist
Roland Lirio Holiday 2014; Philippine Fashion Week
Styled by Nio Manzano
Shoes from Figlia
Fashion Jewelry by Christopher Munar
Photos from Philippine Fashion Week Live
Shoes from Figlia
Fashion Jewelry by Christopher Munar
Photos from Philippine Fashion Week Live
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Finding My Corner Of The Sky; Reblogged from Facebook, June 2013
This was a blog I did last June on my Facebook page. It's part of my 2013 highlights, and I can't help but feel a little bit petty because of the small stuff that's been bothering me this past few weeks. Not surprisingly, though, is that this entry is still very significant now that I just decided to copy paste the whole thing to THIS blog.
And with that said, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!! Copy pasted article after the jump.
Putting this out in the universe, so that everyone who reads this becomes witness.
THIS YEAR has been PHENOMENAL to me. Even though it started rocky, to the point of me considering giving up styling all together and really thinking of taking a desk-job (THANK YOU LORD FOR NOT ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN!!!). I have been tried, pushed, pulled, stepped on, insulted, maligned, and been made a fool of, but Glory to God, look at where I am now!!! If you asked me 6-7 years ago what it was that I wanted to do with my life, you'd get... nothing. I haven't figured out even at THAT age what I wanted to be "when I grow up". And this is not to say that I am already a made-man... no way. I've a lot of things to still learn and do and PROVE. And like what I've always said to our interns... gratitude will get you places, flattery will get you nowhere.
For Metro Weddings. Photography by Edward Byron Yap |
Monday, December 16, 2013
Ken Samudio; A Pop Up Sale in the Heart of Makati
I'd describe Ken Samudio as a charismatic accessory designer. Once you get to know him more, you'd understand where his design aesthetic is coming from. He is a kid at heart with a boyish sense of humor. I've always said that every time I see a Ken Samudio piece, it's like I want to wear it because the design is quite masculine, and yet you know that it's def. not for men (or, at least, the conventional man). Even before his PEFTA days, he has been creating and making wonderful, wearable works of arts. He is a favorite among stylists, designers, brands (yes, even brands), Filipino AND international celebrities, and fashion magazines. I wouldn't be surprised if one day, his name would be synonymous to famous international accessory designers.
Now, you have a chance to bask at everything KEN SAMUDIO in this rare opportunity... a first for him, and I personally am hoping would not be the last. He will be having a sample sale of all of his creations at N + Studio in Makati (address and other information is in the posted photo). The studio will be open for four days straight, starting from December 19 to 22, 11am to 9pm. Who knows, maybe you'd be able to catch him also and have a small chit-chat with him. So for those of you who go to the studio for fittings and pull-outs, don't be surprised (or panic) if you don't see a single item of garment on those dates. They are all shoved in the dressing room and they'll return after the event, ha ha ha!!!
So for all of you Ken Samudio fans out there who usually order stuff from him online, here's your chance to see a whole lot of his accessories under one roof. And what more, at very affordable JUST ON THE DATES OF THE SALE prices.
For more information about the sale, you can leave me a message HERE or contact Inigo (name and number on the poster).
Hope to see you guys on those dates!!!
To view the map going to the venue, click HERE.
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