Trend Report: Ombre

I know it's been a while since the Obmre trend came out as a fresh trend at Fashion Week and it even became a popular hair trend among Hollywood celebrities. But how I came-up with this look still has something to do with my resourcefulness. As I've mentioned in my previous blog post, I'm currently on a shopping ban and up to this day, I'm sticking-up to it. And I don't have plans of dropping my self-made rule until the month ends. So what's a girl to wear to a black and silver semi-formal party if all she has in her closet are colorful clothes and she's not allowed to shop either? Oh well, I survived my dilema somehow by accident or shall I say, coincidence. I've been thinking about what to wear to Kar Sison's 18th birthday since she already specified in her invitation that all her visitors should wear black or silver. So as I looked into my "baul" of fabrics for something useful, I was so happy that I had this gradient fabric. I bought it not so long ago during one of my trips to the famous "Palakpak" of Divisoria. I've actually forgotten about this fabric which I got for less than P50 a yard (what a great find!). I regret buying only 2 yards though but I thank myself for always stocking-up on random attractive fabrics. So anyway, here's the instant dress I made for myself. I had to do a simple pattern since I made the dress the day before I left for Manila. I'll post photos from Kar's birthday soon! :)

More of the Ombre trend.... :)

 

Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Versace

 

Julia Stiles wearing Monique Lhuillier

Mara Clara Invades Gandang Gabi Vice :)

Last night wasn't my first at ABS-CBN. My first time there was when I guested for the MYX Wer U @ show back in 2008. I can still remember how thrilled I was when I was told that we were going to tape inside the famous ABS-CBN ELJ building. I practically grew-up watching and following Kapamilya shows so my 1st time there was already such a big thing to me. My 2nd time there was another story. And that was for a bazaar which I signed-up with back in 2009. And my 3rd time which happened just last night, is an entirely different story. As I've mentioned in my previous blog, Binkydoodles will be one of Julia Montez's sponsors. So yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet her (thanks to her stylist, Kar Sison). Having been able to watch her guesting for Gandang Gabi Vice was a big plus. The opportunity was very timely because I just came back from my trip to Brunei and by Saturday I'll be off to Iloilo again. It was also a plus that I met her Mara Clara co-star Kathryn Bernardo. The two were really both polite and friendly. Oh well, I have to admit that last night was another starstruck moment for me (oh please forgive the jejemon in me), and another dream come true too. :)

Julia getting made-up. She was very warm and "makulit" to the people around her. And she never missed-out on a single "po" or "opo" to me and to the others. :)

 

She was game enough to pose with me even with her rollers on. And yeah, she's taller than I expected.

Julia's Outfit:

top from her stylist,

shorts from Binkydoodles,

belt from her stylist

 

The ever bongga fashionista/model/stylist, Kar Sison.

Kathryn Bernardo. She was also makulit, and friendly. :)

 

"Kulitan" with Vice Ganda was really spontaneous even before the camera rolled. Watch this episode with the Mara Clara girls either this Sunday or next Sunday. Vice Ganda is indeed very very funny. We were all laughing the whole time! :)

The lovely Mara Clara girls.. They're having a movie and another show together soon.. Watch-out for it too! :)

We bumped into Melai in her "gusgusing bata" costume on our way to the studio. She even apologized for her hair's smell. She said that it smelled bad because of the "gamot". HAHA. She was exactly the way she is on TV, very "kalog".

 

Roha Martinez and I with the very funny Showtime duo, Jugs and Teddy. Watch their GGV episode too!

 

Now, time for my outfit details. HAHA.

I am so loving my super ka duper necklace from where else, but my secret place!

 

electric blue oversized top from Pink Clothes,

lace bodycon skirt from Forever21,

shoes from Bangkok,

accessories from my secret place