A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino

                Just last Saturday, we finished shooting a short film for our Literature class. We chose Nick Joaquin's "A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino" hence the title of my blog post. We had to shoot it for just two days since my groupmates and I were all busy.
                It was my first time to act in front of the camera. Boy! It was really different! I really find it more comfortable doing theater. I started out in theater when I was nine and I guess the transition from theater to film was a bit of a shock to me.

                Anyway, my first experience was super fun and I had a blast working with my groupmates. Sorry if the quality is not that good since I was just using my camera phone. (Bringing camera is just to much of a hassle for me that day.)

                Welcome to our set! We had to find an old house because of the setting of the story. Lucky for us, we found one and the owners were very kind. They even provided us free lunch! :)

                     That's me and Entine! We portray the roles of the old maids, Paula and Candida. That explains the 'grey hair' on her. Btw, my 'loveteam' in this story took this photo. It was funny doing the scenes with Neil because he felt intimidated! He's a year younger than me and he treated me like his ate. Haha. I also did the hair and make up on everyone.

               I actually took this one without Entine's permission. hehe. We were on our break when I snapped this photo. We were all kinda tired since we had to start shooting early in the morning and ended in the evening.

               On September 28, 2012, we will have our very first Filipino Play/Film Festival . Here's the official poster for our short film. Please do help me in winning the People's Choice Award by hitting the like button. :) The link is in here. Every like counts! Thank you!

Happy Pills

                As promised earlier, here are the looks that my friend Rovie and I styled. I also did the make-up and took these photos. Lala was kind enough to volunteer as the model. The shoot is for Rovie's online shop Happy Pills. Please do check out the shop! :)

                The location of this shoot is filled with insect and all those creepy crawlers but it didn't keep us from finishing the shoot. Our model and photographer even suffered ant bites. Oooh! The things that we do for the love of fashion!

Feeling Like a Lady

                  I've been very busy lately and I forgot to update my blog. T.T Aside from my acads, I also had to do some make-up, styling and production work on the sides which made my schedule crazier. (Will post my styling projects later.)

                  When you have busy schedule like mine and you have little time to think of an outfit, choose pieces that's got print and play with colors.

                  I really am feeling extra feminine these past few weeks if you've noticed. I just discovered that almost half of my closet consists of floral pieces-- tops, shorts, skirts and even shoes!

                  Forgive the eye bags,please. I had to sleep late the night before that. Anyway, If you noticed, the blouse I'm wearing has interesting sleeve details with the tiered lace making it very feminine. When I saw this blouse, I just imagined pairing it with something feminine, too! Luckily, I found these pair of shorts (yes, those are shorts) in my mama's old closet again! I just love everything and anything vintage! (Check out your mom's old clothes, too! You'll find very interesting clothes.)

                  As usual, I piled up silver bangles and chunky stud earrings. I love how this blag bag matches almost anything I wear! My boyfriend gave it to me. I just love everything he gives. I swear he's got greater sense of style.

                 My highlights are starting to fade now and I'm thinking of trying out ombre hair. :) Maybe next week? 

             Thanks to Casey, my resident blog photographer! :)

PS:

             My baby brother and I love staying up late and share songs we love. This is one of my fave songs and it just keeps repeating on my playlist lately. When I shared this to him, he got obsessed about it. I hope you like it, too. :D

                 

Lazing Around

              I can almost smell finals week for the students like me. Exams, reports, papers and a little bit of cramming will be plaguing me in the coming weeks. Pray for me that I survive another semester. :D

              Let's proceed to my outfit, I call this my 'Lazy Busy Outfit'. When I wake up late and forget to prepare my clothes the night before, I usually bring out loose white shirts, shorts and this hat. It's a no-brainer combination but it still looks good.

             I have a lot of white shirts but I really love the print of this one. I also love the fabric. My shorts are one of the many DIY creations of my mama again. As usual, I wore my battered sneakers. The hat is actually from my friend, Alya. Hats really add character to any outfit.

Hype this look on Lookbook: Here

We may all be busy but don't forget to chill out and fill your life positivity. This is one of my fave songs by Jason Mraz and it never fails to give me that feel-good vibe. Hope you'll enjoy it, too! :D

Screaming Yellow

            I'm currently obsessed with neon colors. I used to hoard (yes, I'm a pack rat) dark and edgy pieces. I think it was last year that I really put on my "grunge/goth mode" on full boost with dark make-up everyday.

            I was hesitant with neon colors at first because it might clash with my skin tone but I was really up to the challenge. After hours and hours of thinking, here's my take on neon madness!

            Even my mom noticed my change of style. She said that I'm starting to "embrace my femininity", as she dramatically puts it. Fashion will always be an evolution of style and I wouldn't want to be tied in just one  predictable style.

              Since I was running late (as usual), I did not have much time to think on my accessories and just piled up on some bangles for that boho vibe. I also brought my sunnies to cover my barely made up face.

               What's so interesting about this cardigan/cover up/ whatever you call this is that when you zip it up, VIOLA! It becomes a dress. I also love the back part because it looks like I'm wearing a floral cape! BTW,it's another ukay find. My grandma gave me this black sleeveless top two years ago. The shorts, well, my mama DIY-ed it. It used to be her old pair of jeans way back in college. My mama is a DIY goddess when it comes to clothes. When she gets bored. she'll just rummage through her old baul and make some interesting outfit  :D

         As you've noticed, these shots were taken again in our windy school parking lot and my hair just kept on sticking out. ;P 

          Thank you again to my 'ambush photographers', Casey and Aeda for these shots! Sa uulitin! he he.