All That Glitters is.... GOLD!

Dress: Glitterati's Interstellar Overdrive JULISSE Dress Bustier: Glitterati
Purse: Limited Edition FENDI Vernice Matrix B-Bag Shoes: Zoo

Check out our model working the dress in our lookbook video for our new collection, Interstellar Overdrive...

Video Credits:Directed by Christian Acuna
Cinematography by Mico Michelena and Raffy Yllana
Styling by Nina Estacio (www.styleninja.multiply.com)
Makeup by Jo Ticzon of Benefit Style Salon
Hair by Trisha Agcaoili
Hair extensions by Hairpieces
Shot on location Encore

Gold is always one color that makes me feel ultra-glamorous. Aside from being the "IT" color for fall (note: Gold was dubbed as the new "black"), the hue King Midas loved is a great choice on nights you just want to shine. For a glam Saturday night out, I figured, the best thing to do was to go for the gold... literally.

I wore this gold dress for Attica's VIP launch and 2nd Anniversary Party where they unveiled a bigger and better bar/club that will definitely be every nocturnelle's weekend destination. I am seriously a major bore recently and have been off the social grapevine for quite some time. My bff knew me quite well to have an inkling I was planning to ditch the night... yet again...which is why she called me the day before and ordered me to go... So I did... And it was a great way to unwind, somehow. The place was totally jam-packed and it was good to see a few familiar faces and catch up with friends. By 2 am though, I was feeling quite nostalgic for some good old Saturday R&R..So I pulled a french exit and vanished into the sea of people. *Just like that*

My People: Teej, Nina and Lissa

We miss you, Patrish!

BFF's RULE!

With KatZu of Zoo! Shop at http://www.zoo.com.ph

Me, Meryll (Mega's Deputy Editor and Yoga Buff), Nina and Jill

The upside was that I had a change of scenery which is good every once in a while. More so, the gold hue definitely set a gold standard as my friends treated me like ROYALTY. My BFF, Nina got me cutesy stockings from Topshop out of the blue... And one of my closest girl friends slash fellow fashionista, LISSA
surprised me and got me a pair of Forever21 black platform Maryjanes inspired by Miu Miu's Spring 2010 baby doll shoes. It was just one of the best surprise gifts ever...It was better than what I actually saw since it had a whimsical polka dot print which was just so pretty. I have been whining about those shoes since forever and was so severely disappointed when Forever21 would not sell me the pair on the mannequin when I went...The depression of not having them and wanting that pair so bad put me in a desperate situation where I actually ordered the Miu Miu ones off from Ebay.. (well, there goes my garage sale earnings!) I am getting it in 2-3 weeks (bummer!) but this lovely surprise just fast forwarded me to SHOE HEAVEN/ finding my SOLE MATE BLISS...and I actually finally get to wear them sooner than expected.

The shoes Lissa gave me.... SO PRETTY, I DIE!

PS: Lissa, if you're reading this, you're the best! I love you for this surprise, babe!
Click on to see my rather drastic transformation from total NERD to GLAMAZON. I think I can put Ugly Betty's makeover to shame! Haha!




Look was inspired by: 2010's GOLD DRESSES from BALMAIN...

The New Polka Dot

A wise woman once said, “Houndstooth is the new polka dot.”

I am all about polka dots, trust me. But when I am into a more classic and clean print, I go to the no fail print of Houndstooth, It is always fierce, fashion forward and fabulous! While polka dots have a quirky, whimsical feel… I consider houndstooth to have a more conservative and timeless take when it comes to prints and I am in love with the classic black and white combo that is very reminiscent of old school Christian Dior couture. This is why I knew that I just had to design a dress in the much loved print. Thus this mullet style body con dress which is topped with a sheer chiffon layer. This is one of my favorite new dresses for Glitterati since the plaid optical illusion print is contrasted by the sheer solid softness of the chiffon. More so, the chiffon overlay can be tied at the waist to a bow as an option when leg baring is more optimal.

What is Houndstooth?

Houndstooth is a fabric whose black and white pattern resembles a star, or the tip of a dog’s tooth; hence the name. The choice fabric of college prepsters and inhabitants of the English countryside, houndstooth is a favorite of conservatives and fashionistas alike. Having enjoyed brief popularity in the 1960’s, it was only a matter of time before houndstooth made a comeback! The fabric is usually made of wool, which makes it a great choice for outerwear such as coats and jackets. A popular variation of the houndstooth pattern is glen plaid. But don’t be alarmed! Rocking houndstooth this season will hardly put you in the same fashion category as Sherlock Holmes! The pattern has a fun, retro-chic appeal. This season, it is readily available in many forms, including accessories.

Suffice to say, I had a great time in the dress! The way the chiffon shimmied and swayed as I walked was exquisite and I felt totally at home with the idea that I was baring just enough skin since the chiffon has that peek-a-boo effect..providing just the right coverage and revealing in a more subtle manner. More so, the off-shoulder cut is very flattering especially when emphasizing one’s shoulders. I wore this to a very fun night to celebrate Patricia’s birthday at Amber where we had so much fun dancing to hip-hop!

Me with the boys and fellow blogger, Lissa

My brother and his girlfriend, Patricia, the birthday girl who also blogs and is quite known in Chictopia!


(Above): Me and my boyfriend, TJ. Finally, I am putting a face to the guy I usually talk about in blog posts after like a million posts! Haha!

(Below): Me and my brother's best friend, Ice.

and the Grand Prix caps I won for us....

The girls:
Upper photo: Me with Krystel.
And the rest of the gang: Patricia Mariano in a Glitterati lace tanktop, Patrish and the models: Kara G. and Samantha

BTW this dress will be part of our up and coming new line which we will be releasing at The Prive Fashion Series at Member’s Only this September 1,2010. I know I am revealing a peek at our up coming collection but I just cannot resist not wearing this dress! Hope to see bloggers from back here in Manila there!