happy anniversary

Just a year ago I took the leap of faith from Nordstrom stylist (where I worked for 3 1/2 years), to Personal Fashion Stylist/Wardrobe Stylist. I’m so grateful that I’ve landed on my feet, especially with these on: Where did I get these rouge colored mary...

purple passage

According to my Merriam Webster dictionary, the word purple has quite a range.  It can be used to refer to something regal, ornate, or in contrast, marked by profanity.  As always, I find extremes fascinating; it’s even more intriguing when you can add a visual...

strike a (juxta)pose

I love prints!  Despite my current affair with neutrals (I’ll have to expound on my love for navy and black another time), mixing not matching will always have a special place in my heart.  Being Filipino, I’m often compelled to express myself with color...

full circle

Polka dots seem to be popping up everywhere recently.  I suggest however, instead of the cutesy precious polka dot of your childhood to instead go the more edgy route.  Can there be a noir-ish polka dot?  Oh yes, very much so.   This Diane von Furstenberg dress when...

thinking otherworldly

Nicola Formichetti is mostly known as the sartorial partner-in-crime to Lady Gaga, and the designer at the helm of Thierry Mugler, but he was a formidable presence even pre-LG.  I admire how he can meld such varying looks and create an artistic and beautiful vision....

nice to see you again…

I love clothing.  L-O-V-E.  It’s a great expression of how you’re feeling.  To be able to change your look depending on your whim is what excites me.  Think of it as wearable art. One of the best combinations is when fashion and being green meet.  As a...