A Change of Heart

Ohmygod, where do I even start? :))

Hello, Blogosphere. I miss you like an orphan misses her mom! I know I've been MIA a lot of times but not like this, It has been a long 2months since my last post. But I am back for good and I can't wait to fill this blog with more interesting and varied things (absolutely not about myself, so don't worry!:D ). I WILL show you things I've been up to for the past months later but for now, here's a comeback outfit post. 

These photos are from the last day of the BlindClothing trunk show held at the I.T. park, Lahug, Cebu last Christmas season. With the setting down, cutting wires, and bonding with guests I knew I was going to need something I can move in but still look age-appropriate and fashionable. A plain black jumpsuit is fashionable? To me, yes. As with a lot of bloggers, I've been experiencing a change of heart as to personal style. I've always been a boho-chic girl but lately I feel more comfortable and confident in simpler, more chic and sleek ensemble.. I never thought I'd be a sucker for low heels and soft pants. Can I still pass of as a fashion blogger? :)) You see, I have always believed that style should never be forced-- it is either reflective of who you are or the kind of person you want to be.  

Of course, I wore something from our own brand and from its cut-and-sew line if I may add. Represent! \m/  It's one of the very first rtw pieces Ninz and I designed.

Indeed this night turned out to be epic. I have only been able to visit our booth at its opening and closing but both were highlights I'm so glad I didn't miss. It was this night when we miraculously reached a profit we'd normally get in 2 weeks. Talk about divine intervention. 

Overwhelmed, Ninz and I would like to thank all those who supported us last December on our very first exposure outside the worldwide web. Much love to my fellow bloggers Gillian, Vanessa, Chyrel, Toni for being so nice as to grace our steal section with stylish but affordable pieces (some I even bought myself). 

A disaster in our own home happened and cost us almost everything we earned that month and I must admit I'm beyond heart broken. But rest-assured, after a little rest and recovery, we'll give you ladies more to be excited about. :)

This is getting really long. Please say I'll see you in my next post!  :)

Ever-so-back,

Dawn

<3

**jumpsuit: BLINDxx creations**bag scored from Gillian of bydetails from the BLINDxx trunkshow**mustard flats from a bazaar**accessories are all presents

BLINDxx trunk show: Opening Night

BLINDxx trunk show: Last Night

Holiday STOCKS!!! <3

BLANC MAGAZINE steals the scene

Dawn <3 BLANC

Unveiling the Queen Issue is Cover Girl Bee Urgello
Amazing photo by Ray Anthony Reyes.

Cebu had always been known for its inclination towards the independent and under-ground. The Ubec music industry, film and movie industry, furniture, graphic shirt design--among others, have proved themselves dark horses to be reckoned with internationally. Last January 12, 2012, the growing force of fashion at the queen City just took a step forward as BLANC Magazine launched its queen issue at the parking lot of Yo.U Resto bar at One Mango, Cebu City. When I got this invite from Ate Marga (Jay Basiga from BLANC) I got too excited, I forgot that it was going to start past my weekday curfew: 11:00 PM. I just had to go!

"BLANC, as they would like to put it, is an online fashion and art magazine dedicated to the underground youth, the vague and the implicit. Put up together by Cebu’s most artistic and experimental young minds, BLANC is the unconventional probe of the Queen City’s distinct chronicles on the latest in fashion, androgyny, art culture and street style."

It is to me, a collective masterpiece of Cebu's  fashion- forward, highly experimental, and artistically impulsive, unconventional youth. Born of an all- gay powerhouse team, It is indeed androgyny, art, fashion, and culture bound together in an online glossy.

One of the highlights of the launch is "Abstraq" , a fashion show by some of Cebu's top young designers. Here are my favorite looks for the night:

I die.
(Two Photos Above by Toni Pino of Red Perfumed Shoes)

Avant-Garde design by Edward
(photo by Ray Anthony Reyes)

drool worthy designs that will make you cry! :))

Editor-in-chief Josei Cuizon.
(by Philip L.)

I love the whole event appeared to look like a road show with just the night sky, a trailer, a hung white cloth as projector screen, smoke and lights to complete the set. That and of course, the rampage of young, candid, vibrant, fashionable people in their street wear was the best adornment of all. I can't help but feel that our generation of fashion-lovers are slowly owning the times, evolving into a whole new breed of stylish Cebuanos each to their own.

It was such a triumphant night that the rain didn't even seem to matter. I was too happy to see friends from school and from the fashion blogging community, also happy to meet new ones. :)

With Ate Gizelle of Vanilla Ice Cream
(by Philip L)

Great capture by Mommy Shabs of Damn Vixen

Friends from CFB: L to R Shabs, Me, and finally able to meet the Gomezes and Maan

Cam-whoring much.
(Photos by Angeli and Jeemah.)

Happy to have met these three wonderful ladies from CFB.
I was seated behind them before the start of the show. Haha. Coincidence!
(grabbed from Ate Toni, middle)

Some of my favorite bloggers Yanyan of Bydetails, Eden of Chic in the Tropics, Marco of Phil Street Fashion

I just had to post it twice.  The only thing closest to an outfit shot I had that night. :))
(Thanks for this, Marco!)

Gotta love them Campbell-Inspired Asian Vogues.
(Philip L)

A lot of what comprises the BLANC team were my friends from cheer dance way back college. Friends and ate's I used to exchange smiles and jokes with in school and at "Rosedale". I can't help but be proud and inspired. :)

Congratulations to the BLANC Team and thank you for having us. I am so so proud of you guys for coming up with this. I am most looking forward to all your upcoming issues. To everyone, do check out this magazine. Not only is it highly informative, but it's delivered in the most creative ways possible. Stone me if you don't find yourself enjoying it. See it here. :)