Emma Watson for Burberry Fall 2009

I was surfing through entertainment news site today and noticed Burberry’s latest campaign. I looked at the ads of Burberry and thought I recognized the blond haired girl endorsing Burberry. How could I not recognize her at once! I’m a Harry Potter fan. It’s Hermione all grown-up.

Emma Watson is the new face of Burberry. I wasn't able to recognize her because of the smokey eye make-up and windswept hair. She looks nothing like Harry Potter's Hermione. She looks sophisticated and mature in those Burberry coats, bags and other signature items. I like the Burberry Fall collection 2009. I dig those high-fashion coats and tastefully-designed bags. I wish we could sport those trench coats here in the Philippines(if only we had a cold weather...) The photos in the campaign were artistically shot. The photos were simple yet captivating. There's something about the photos that draws my eye. It really showcases the outfits. The Burberry coats has an elegant feel to it. 

Overall, the Burberry Campaign is effective for me. The clothes are wearable but not in the Philippine setting. The clothes are simple yet elegant and stylish. *thumbs up*

Why women buy expensive handbags...

I went to the Podium today and I can't help but notice women toting ordinary purses or handbags with corporate signatures of Gucci, LV, Prada, Hermes, Dolce and Gabbana and the list goes on. It is one of the biggest trends that I've noticed here in the Philippines. Back in the day, it is said that it is the shoes that make the man but now in the year 2009, it's the handbag that makes a woman.

It boggles my mind why women are fond of expensive handbags. Some of the people I know are not that well-off but insist on buying or carrying handbags with price tags 50,000 php and above. What makes these bags so special? What makes them different from cheap handbags? Madonna is one of the endorsers of LV and yeah, she radiates glamour and luxury when she pairs an LV speedy 30 with her outfits. Why not? She has the dough, style and commendable taste! Some women argue that a price tags and quality are directly proportional. An expensive handbag has a high quality while a cheap handbag has a low quality. Some say that an LV is timeless. That's why it costs a fortune. My LV fanatic aunt's argument is that women spend thousands of pesos for their wedding gowns which they will only be using for a few hours. What's wrong with investing in a handbag that you will use for years? 

Whenever I see those handbags, I ask myself, "Will I be willing to spend that much for a handbag?" "Will I buy myself one of those?" The answer is yes. I argue that an expensive handbag makes a statement. It says a lot about where you are in your life and what you have achieved in your career. <3

What the colors that we wear reveal about us

The colors that surround us have a great impact on our mood or how feel. We all know how interior designers make use of colors to create different moods in different rooms. We can do the same thing when it comes to our outfits. Never plan an outfit the day before because you’ll never know what your mood is the next day. I read articles about colors from magazines and online articles. I decided to share them to you here in my space in the cyber-world. :P

RED - When you want to draw attention, wear red. It is also often attributed to romance and passion. If you’re going out on a date, red would be the perfect color to wear. It is also said that red makes you hungry and stimulates appetite. Notice the corporate signatures of Mcdonald’s and Jollibee? Both corporate signatures are red.

ORANGE - Orange is a like red but it’s a little more calming. It also puts you into a good and lively mood.

YELLOW - Yellow is the color of the sun. If you’re blue, wear yellow to make you feel sunny or cheer you up. It is also said that yellow is the color of intelligence and aspiration.

GREEN - Green is the color of nature. It is tranquil and soothing. It is also refreshing. Research has proven that looking at something green reduces stress. It is also the color of growth. If you’re stressed and overwhelmed with all the things to do for school, wear green to feel more relaxed and calm.

BLUE - Blue is the color of the sea. Blue is peaceful and soothing color. It can also be a color that can be attributed to being cold and standoffish. Like green, the color blue can help you relax in times of stress but it is said that the color blue can subliminally make you feel more “blue”. Additionally, a research revealed that blue can make you more creative. If you’re creating a work of art in the form of music, video, photo, websites and the like, be sure to wear blue.

PURPLE - Purple is associated with being regal and sophisticated. It also signifies creativity and luxury. Seeing the color purple can heighten your energy level. It is also attributed with spirituality and intuition. If you’re making a very big decision, wear purple.

PINK - We all know that pink is a very popular color when it comes to girly-girls. It signifies romance and happiness. If you are happy and inlove, wear pink.

WHITE - White reflects light. Remember when Hayden Kho wore a white polo in court during the trial of the case that he is involved in? White is often associated with peace, innocence, simplicity and cleanliness. Wear white when you want to hype other colors that you are wearing. You can pair anything with white.

BLACK - Black is a very popular color in fashion. It is also a popular color for rocker dudes and chicks and bad-ass villains. Black is associated with power, seriousness, authority and responsibility. When applying for a job or after a promotion at work, you might want to wear black. 

What do you think about these colors? Which color suits your mood right now?

style icon of 2009: Lady Gaga

Leotards, unitards, hot pants, false eyelashes and platinum blonde hair are things that you wouldn't normally sport or wear. But Lady Gaga, the American pop star behind the hit single, "Poker Face" totally rocks it! According to rumors, she was given the name Lady Gaga by her producer for being over the top.

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie hate her fashion sense but what I like about her is that she doesn't care what critics say about her. She wears whatever she wants and is never afraid of expressing herself through her clothing. She designs some of her outfits and she will be launching her own clothing line soon. The last picture I posted in this blog is a pre-Lady Gaga photo from Perez Hilton(perezhilton.com). Hmmm I wonder who influences Lady Gaga when it comes to fashion. She definitely deserves to be hailed as the style icon of 2009.

Lookbook, Collective Fashion Consciousness

For all you fashion enthusiasts out there, www.lookbook.nu is a website to see! It’s a site where fashionistas post their full body pictures wearing different outfits. They also post where they’ve bought their articles of clothing. For those of us who need help on what to wear for certain occasions, you don’t need to hire a personal stylist. SImple visit lookbook for fashion inspiration.

Once you’ve earned your fashion wings, you can join lookbook and post your own pictures wearing your outfits. Your fashion sense can inspire people from around the globe. Other lookbook members can comment on your outfit or hype it. If you like a certain lookbook entry, simply click the hype button to show that you like that entry. Members can also award one heart to their favorite outfit of day. Through lookbook, you can showcase your outfits on a worldwide basis. =)

LV bags, how to spot the real deal

Fake fashion is a whopping 450 billion dollar generating industry. Today, I went to greenhills and one thing that this shopping center is known for is the triple A signature bags that can be found there.  Because of this whole LV bag craze, whenever i spot people carrying LV bags, my first reaction would be to question whether those are real or not.

Because the LV bag is the most popular signature bag, it has always been the target of knockoffs. The average consumer may easily be tricked into believing that a fake LV bag is  the real one. Here’s how to tell whether you’re getting the real Louis :P

1.Check the price - LV monogram canvas bags cost 365 - 1985 USD

2.What’s in a name? - Normally the LVs are crooked. If you see the LV name in a crease or overlapped by a stitch, it’s not the real deal

3.The zipper pull and purse snaps will also be branded with an LV

4.The zipper pull should be brass and heavy

5.The seams should not be uneven

6.Check the material - LV monogram bags are made out of canvas but its handles are made out of leather. The handles are oxidized. The handles changes color and becomes a darker brown over time.

7.Check the location - LV has no other authorized reseller other than eluxury.com. It also doesn’t go on sale.

You can also call the LV hotline: 212-758-8877

Fake Tans and Artificial Skin Whitening

Isn’t it paradoxical that people of color want to be have a lighter skin tone and that white people want to have a darker skin tone? It’s part of human nature not to be contented with what we have. The perfect example would be Paris Hilton, who always has a fake tan and Michael Jackson who has obviously undergone an artificial skin whitening. These are actually two of my favorite international artists.

Am I the only who thinks their before pictures are better? Michael Jackson actually looked handsome in his real skin tone . In his "after" pic, he gives me the goosebumps. Paris looked natural and sweet in her "before" pic. I learned from the insider, an application from facebook that Paris HIlton gets her fake tan at Completely Bare. I don't know how exactly this process goes but the insider says that Paris indulges in the 24 Karat Gold Tan which uses real specs of Gold! Paris and Michael looks good even without the fake tan and the artificial skin whitening. They shouldn't bother changing their original skin tones.