Saturday Favorites 009

1. 5th collection release!

2. NBA All-Stars!!!
(Photos from nba.com)

Winners

Kevin Love, Foot Locker Three-point Shootout Winner

Jeremy Evans, Sprite Slam Dunk Contest Winner

Kevin Durant, 2012 All-Star Game MVP

 

Tony Parker, Skills Challenge Winner

Dunk Fest on East vs West

(Team West forever!!! <3)

Style Off-the-Court

(See, this is why I like seeing basketball players off court and out of their usual gear. You'll learn who got some style!)

Celebrity Sightings, Performances

(plus Nicki Minaj)

3. Academy Awards

4. Dirk's Twitter account!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
I don't know why I only learned about this now just recently.

5. Go Negosyo's 4th Women Entrepreneurship Summit
A workmate and I were asked to attend Go Negosyo's 4th Women Entrepreneurship Summit that our office was invited to yesterday. I was kind of excited since I'm interested to know more about the world of business. The moment we entered the place though, my workmate and I got distracted by the business stalls and we spent almost three hours roaming and shopping around instead of listening to the guest speakers for that day! Haha! Well, we watched the awarding of the top 10 women entrepreneurs for this year for a while then we went back to shopping. :) It was the first bazaar I had ever been to actually. Since we were preoccupied by these exhibitors, we didn't notice that there were mini-seminars held simultaneously at one corner and at the lobby area of the World Trade Center! We could have sat down there first if we knew earlier! Baaaaad. There were interesting talks pa naman. The talks lasted for about 30 minutes each, if I recall correctly. The topics we were interested in though were either done by the time we saw it or were scheduled later in the afternoon. We had to leave the place after lunch. Sayang.

Accessories that I bought from the bazaar

And oh, the summit was held simultaneously with Super Sale Bazaar as well. I had to restrain myself so I can physically and mentally resist from going inside that bazaar and be officially bankrupt just 3 days after payday. Hahaha!

6. I have found a supplier! :)
I wasn't just shopping yesterday. I happen to have met someone (whose items I have actually hoarded, hahaha!) who can supply some accessories for my mini-business! The idea of having a supplier was opened when my workmate mentioned that I, too, sell handmade accessories. The accessory designer told me that most of her clients are re-sellers of her items. So right then and there, I thought I probably need a supplier. I make most of the items that I sell and I intend for it to stay the same. But once I go to school again, it would be harder for me to produce items for sale. I would still be able to make the items but it would be in lesser quantities so having a supplier is probably a good option to go for. So I asked for her contact details and I will be contacting her by next week. :) Let's see how this goes. :)

Fashion Favorites on Academy Awards 2012

I've been watching actors and actress sashay the red carpet every Oscars/Academy Awards since I was a kid. I've seen it being watched by my uncle and aunts. If my memory serves me right, the first Oscars show that I had watched was when Gwyneth Paltrow won and she was wearing this pink gown.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph Lauren

For this recent Oscars night, I wasn't able to watch it on TV. I only followed the show through live tweets and photos posted all over the internet. I think the actors and actresses went a little low-key for this event this year. No more ball, poufy gowns and all! So as predicted, I'll be sharing with you my fashion finds for that night.

These four are my top favorites. I am a big fan of big, flowy gowns. Oscars, I think, ignited my fascination for gowns and dresses. Even if you don't know me personally, you can actually guess what I might like from the red carpet. It's no rocket science. But this time around, my preferences have changed. What struck me the most with these outfits are the idea that they have worn blazers and a cape over a gown! I think it's one of the most amazing ideas ever. Really, who thought they could actually match? I know I didn't. Haha! You don't have to resort to furs and shawls alone!

These outfits are somewhat architecturally-inspired as well. I don't know if you noticed it but just look at the construction and the nitty gritty details of the dress. It's amaze-balls. I personally like clothes that are constructed uniquely and intricately detailed because it gives off a vibe of avant-garde even if it really isn't. It makes the clothing itself stand out on its own and it needs to be accessorized well and less so as not to overpower the dress itself.

Angelina Jolie here is a different case. With that thigh-high slit, leg-showing treat and powerful aura, she's just smokin'!! Even if I don't personally like her, I got to hand that to her.

Now, let's move on to trendspotting! :)

Sheer and Billowy

These two from Maria Menounos and Cameron Diaz are also two of my favorite dresses for that night. Aside from big, poufy dresses, I like clothes that move and fall smoothly and flows with your walk and every turn and waves beautifully when it collides with the air.

The Metallics

I never expected Meryl Streep to opt for metallics in this frequency! But hey, she looks really good in it! Stacy Keibler's metallic Marchesa dress is just too pretty, too. Metallics, I think, are one of the trickiest to wear. You need to be cautious not to look tacky but classy!

And some more sparkles and shine!

It's a no-sweat choice for me to prefer a bare, simple dress over a sequin- or beaded-covered one. Sequin or bead overhaul in a dress is just tacky for me. It entails a big risk of looking like a walking disco ball. But Ellie Kemper's Armani sequined dress is A-okay for me. (On second thought, who can go wrong with an Armani Prive?!) Milla's Elie Saab dress is stunning and classy. Octavia's Tadashi Shoji choice of dress is very chic and smart because despite the full figure, she actually looked slimmer. I like the cinched-illusion created by the beads below the bust.

I think the key here is you have to be really careful in choosing the design, the color, and the type of metallic material used be it sequin, beads, fabric, etc. because it would make or break the dress. If you want to go for sequin overhauled dress, I think you should opt for a dress with a good combination of texture, color and material.

(And I don't care if J.Lo got a nip slip because everyone has their own wardrobe malfunction at one point or another. It's just that she was a celebrity, hence, the fuss over the "nip slip." Nevertheless, she looks plainly stunning in her Zuhair Murad body-hugging dress.)

Vivid and Vibrant

Sometimes just go for color! :) I think there are a lot who are afraid of colors that they just stick with neutrals and muted tones to stay safe. I dare say, experiment with color! It's fun! And it's a cool skill you know, color mix-match, color blocking. :)

Anyway, I'm in love with Michelle Williams' and Emma Stone's Giambattista Valli dress!

Black, White and Gold

The never-fail choice: go for black, white and gold or combination of these. Amaze-balls, aren't they? Rooney Mara just looks stunning in Givenchy! And have you seen Sandra Bullock's back?? Sweet! Isn't it? Oh, Marchesa, this is why you are one of my favorite designers! You create perfect dresses!!!

The Gents and Bowties

Yes, let's not forget the gents, too!

I like bowties over ties for men. I don't know, it adds more charm for me. Aside from their bowties, these four men have interesting suit designs, too. I like it! I really did not expect them to look this good in a suit! Thumbs up, dudes!

And that wraps my Academy Awards fashion favorites. How about you, what were your fashion favorites for that night?

5th Collection: Tribal Chic

My 5th collection is out now!!! :)

Here are the preview of some of the items up for sale:

Visit here and here to shop!

Thank you! :)