Walk Watch at the Met

I hope everyone is having a great summer despite the 38˚ heat the people of Manila are not in favor of. So far, beach plans have been going dunzo here at home but I don't want to take dibs yet on having the suckiest summer ever. Haha.
Moving fashion-forward, I bet most of you saw a lot of coverage on the Costume Institute Gala Benefit held on the 3rd of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. As usual, a train of celebrities grazed the red carpet, most of whom embodied the night's theme--Amercan Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. But honestly, I think the gowns and dresses the celebrities donned last year were more striking.
My personal favorites from the bunch were Chloé Sevigny's baby doll dress--I love a textured, rich turquoise dress and baby pink lips, M.I.A.--despite the awkward pose she carried well Alexander Wang's intricate design, the sleekness of Dree Hemingway--those heels are futuristically TDF! Ofcourse, Sienna Miller never fails to be one of the top dressed; the cut and design were very flattering and lastly, Chanel Iman's ability to up-the-ante the jumpsuit with her youthful glow is a win! On a sidenote, I included Elizabeth Banks in the collage because her ostrich-feathered dress was reminiscent of what I wore to my junior prom.
It was quite sad though that this time around, the sought-after Olsen twins were no where in sight during the event. They better make up for their absence!

Ready for the Pressure, Drama and the Pleasure

Have you had your fix of reality series the past week already? Because I made sure to catch the season premier of both The City and The Hills. As for the latter, let's leave it at the usual girl drama and Heidi Montag's hideous plastic surgery. It's saddening that even her mother doesn't support it.

Life goes on and I'm here to ramble about my favorite bits on The City. There wasn't a lot of drama except for the hype around the fashion show of Whitney Eve's Spring Collection. But the preview of the next episode surely got me hooked again. New York work drama definitely awaits!

I've been very into the nautical look since summer started so I really liked this simple of look of Whitney donning a blue and white dress during the scene where she went to the tailor accompanied by Roxy Olin. The gradual poof and high bun was what my eyes constantly observed because I've been into pulling my hair back a lot, lately.

Olivia Palermo did a good job interviewing Anna Sui... But really? I think it's better that she keep to being a socialite and dressing impressively than working (uselessly) for Elle Magazine.

I hope this scene was authentic because I was very touched. Kelly Cutrone crying was what I least expected! She is so intelligent and I admire her words of wisdom. In this scene, she advised Whit, "You have to be prepared for people to hate you. Average people love to be average cos nobody bothers that."

Just like the Bergdorf Goodman associates, I fancied those lace leggings that were to die for! To think that those leggings were almost a failure because the cloth Whitney assigned to that piece didn't work at first and then, ta-da, a product out of a moment's spur! There was a lot going for silk fabric and that used for a jumpsuit was my favorite.

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Colorburst

L-R: Topshop lace pocket cupro shorts, MAC Viva Glam in Gaga, Proenza Schouler tie dye dress, Falconier necklace, H&M Water Aid Collection bikini, Mymu canvas espadrilles, OPI nial laquer in Miami Beet, Forever 21 denim shorts, Proenza Schouler PS1 pochettes, Topshop clogs

Ever since I laid eyes on Proenza Schouler's most recent collection, I couldn't help but be attracted to rich colors again, thus the collage above. Being a person who would gravitate towards neutral color palettes most of the time (I'm loving camel, nude and light pinks right now), this was quite unexpected of me. I guess it is also the summer season that is lightening me up. But fyi, neon colors as favorites was the story of my life 3 years ago haha!

I'm proud to say that my style has matured through the years and I'm still learning up to now. If you've graduated from the learning process of fashion, then innovation may be the next step. It's about mixing and matching, making it look flawless yet effortless.

Putting a lot of color into your ensemble may not be what you'd go for but if you're up for some popsicle fun, pick up your favorite key piece in a bright color to animate your outfit!