Good Dress Up Vania Romoff for Ensembles� Young Designer Series Holiday 2013. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Vania Romoff for Ensembles� Young Designer Series Holiday 2013. ELENABLOG

Ensembles fashion holiday 2013 Vania Romoff Young Designer Series

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Vania Romoff is one of the leading designers of today�s generation which is why it�s no surprise she is this year�s chosen one for Ensembles� Young Designers Series. Born and raised in a family of designers and fashion-savvy individuals, the 24 year old Cebuana grew up around fashion. Vania�s grandmother was the first couturier in Cebu while her mother is a garment manufacturer and her brother a designer as well. �I would say it�s very much a part of me, more than it is a chosen career or interest.� Vania studied Business Entrepreneurship at the Center for International Education in Cebu but learned and developed her fashion skills at School of Fashionof the Arts.

 As for her design aesthetic, it�s all about being feminine and classic. �Clean lines, flattering silhouettes and a quiet, yet fresh elegance are consistent in my designs making each piece somehow a modern classic�, Vania said. Her fashion forward yet timeless creations have garnered continuous praise from the eyes of fashion critics and the rest of the industry, making her one of the most sought after designers, especially with female clientele. Establishing herself as a legitimate designer in Manilais considered by Vania as one of her greatest achievements. �The thought that women trust me with creating pieces for them is an achievement in itself.� 

When asked about where she gets inspiration for designing, Vania pointed out that there is no formula for inspiration. �It is taken from everywhere that evokes personal vision or creativeness�, Vania shared. Among the list of people she admired, she named Inno Sotto and Jun Escario, both renowned Filipino designers, as her icons.

When asked about her collaboration with Ensembles, Vania pointed out that she considered two things. Fisrt, the pieces should be wearable and relatable and second, her designs should stay true to her design aesthetic while still reflecting the brand�s persona. �For my collaboration with Ensembles, I wanted to just go back to the basic silhouettes. All together the collection is fresh yet timeless and lives beyond the season.�

Now on its 5^thyear, Ensembles is back with another budding fashion designer for its Young Designer Series 2013. Ensembles is all about the strong and independent woman with a style that�s fashion forward yet elegant.  That�s why this year�s collaboration with Vania Romoff is a perfect match. With her designs being predominantly classic and feminine, Vania�s design aesthetic is definitely fit for an Ensembles woman. Her collection is a variety of tops, dresses and jumpsuits featuring easy to wear pieces and key classics that are both functional and chic at the same time. As for the silhouettes, it is a showcase of simplistic lines and basic shapes flattering to a woman�s curves which is one of the highlights of Vania�s design persona. The collection is also a multitude of different trends and styles such as color blocking, prints and soft drapes presented in mostly subtle colors and neutrals, all capturing a woman�s grace, maturity and charm.

A fresh take on vintage was the highlight of the campaign shoot for Vania�s collection, complete with a classic yet fun styling featuring shoes from Janilyn. Described by Vania herself as a fresh yet timeless collection, her pieces will surely capture the attention of women of all sorts. Whether it is worn in the office, a smart casual affair or on a simple lovely day out, Vania�s pieces will definitely bring out any woman�s confidence and highlight their beauty. The Young Designer Series 2013 Collection featuring Vania Romoff is set to release in Ensembles stores nationwide this September!

For more information, please log on to ensembles.com.ph or visit our Facebook page facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline. You may also follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.

Good Dress Up Marks & Spencer Eco Bag Competition. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Marks & Spencer Eco Bag Competition. ELENABLOG

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If you guys remember, Marks & Spencer launched their contest called Good Things Come in ThREES where everyone was invited to submit a caption with an environment-friendly message. The winning line will be printed on the Marks & Spencer eco-bags. Of course the caption must inhibit their cause, which is to care for our mother nature. This eco bag contest does not only promote re-use of bags, it will also plant 1 tree in the Safe River, Life Saver Foundation, Cagayan de Oro for every entry that they get in this contest.

Can you believe that? Just one submission and you can already contribute to the betterment of the environment.

The winner of this contest will also receive M&S Gift Certificates worth Php 33,000 redeemable at all stores nationwide.

So after weeks of deliberation, Marks & Spencer finally chose the winning eco friendly statement!

Congratulations to Ms. Cynthia Reyes for winning an M&S shopping spree plus the chance to have her winning caption printed on Marks and Spencer eco bags, which will be sold nationwide!

And the winning statement is:

"A BAG FOR A TREE, A TREE FOR THE WORLD."

Now it's time for you to contribute to our environment.

The use of plastic bags is now banned in some cities here in the Philippines due to its environmental effects. Instead of using plastic bags that can harm the environment with its harmful elements, why not use something that can last forever and would be stylish enough to contain your groceries or recent buys like an ECO BAG?

Now you can purchase your own eco bag because Marks & Spencer will be selling these bags with the printed winning caption in all of their stores nationwide! You can help the environment and at the same time you can spread this eco- friendly statement wherever you go! :)

You, what's your Eco- friendly statement?:)

XX,

 NICOLE

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Good Dress Up Monochrome. ELENABLOG

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Blazer, HANG TEN. Tank Top, Skinny Jeans, Gold chain, FOREVER 21. Watch, WADE. Bag, GRENJ BAGS. Shoes, IMPULSE CO.

Yes I'm wearing jeans! haha I've been sporting jeans lately especially when I commute or I go to my interviews. I'm a petite lady, I stand in 5"2-5"3 so I'm not long-legged but there's something about dark skinny jeans that makes me feel sexy. 

I'm a fan of monochromatic outfits. I'm a print lover but I'm not much of a fan of too many colors in one outfit. I wear outfits in monochrome most of the time or like doing your make up, I focus on one part of my look. I think that explains this black and white outfit. I wore my printed flats to add a pop. 

I've been getting positive feedbacks about my bag, it's nice right? Thank you to Grenj Bags for sending this over! I really love it! You guys should check out Grenj Bags on Facebook and Instagram @thegrenjbags Thanks Tita Jen!:*

Anyway this is what I wore last week to our Bloggers United Victory Party part 2 by our SM Entertainment family at the Mall of Asia. I'm supposed to have my interview that day that's why I wore this but it didn't push through. Good thing I was wearing jeans, perfect for ice skating! I'm afraid I might fall and hurt myself. :p

Watch out for my post regarding our Victory Party!:)

XX,

NICOLE

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Good Dress Up Stripes and Daisies. ELENABLOG

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Top, BAZAAR. Skirt, DIY. Shoes, SM DEPARTMENT STORE. Necklace, PINKBOX. Belt, FREEWAY.

Hola!

First of all, sorry for my 2-week blogging hiatus. There's something wrong with my laptop and I cannot work properly with my blog posts and other things without it. Right now I'm using my mom's laptop just to keep my blog updated! Hassle right? huhu I know. 

About the look, I wore this last week to my mom's balloon workshop! Yes, she's the one who taught the participants about balloon styling and decoration! I was there to be her personal photographer! haha 

By the way, don't you just love this necklace? I got it from Pinkbox in a very cheap price! I bought 5 different charms and 3 chains for my sisters and I! This Eiffel tower charm is mine since I've always dreamt of going to Paris! yiiee! Visit Pinkbox for more charms and accessories!:)

If you need balloon services or party venue styling you can contact me or my mom, Nilda Santos.

Text or Call: 09175642656

Thanks to my Dad for taking my outfit photos!!! He's good right? :)

XX

NICOLE

Good Dress Up Solo�s Online Model Search 2013 . ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Solo�s Online Model Search 2013 . ELENABLOG

Kikomachine Manix Abrera Solo

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Gear Up for Solo�s Online Model Search 2013 Featuring Kikomachine!

Ever dream of becoming a model, but too shy and intimidated to go through all those go-see's? This is your chance! Solo, being a front runner of innovative ideas, invites you to its SOLO ONLINE MODEL SEARCH 2014. 

The coveted modeling competition started back in 2009 and has been successful ever since. Yearly, close to 100 model poster entries are submitted to Solo's site , which allows viewers to vote for their fave model. The 2012 grand winners, Ganiel Krishnan and Derek Espinosa, both had the chance to play out their modeling dreams with last year�s Online Model Search featuring Tonton Young�s Pupung. Past featured collections include Tony Velasquez�s Kenkoy, Larry Alcala�s Slice of Life. Solo's Online Model Search is ingeniously launched with its Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Seriesas contestants are tasked to wear one item from the featured collection and model it in their photo entries. Past featured collections include Tony Velasquez�s Kenkoy, Larry Alcala�s Slice of Life and Tonton Young�s Pupung. This year, it�s all about Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine.Men and women�s apparel ranging from t-shirts, collared tees and shorts are all dawned with graphic images of Kikomachine�s trademark cartoons and beloved characters.

Running on its 5^th year, Solo's  much-anticipated modeling competition starts on August 15. Contestants, male or female, should submit photo entries of themselves modeling one (1) item from Solo�s Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series featuring Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine while adhering to the theme: Street Life. Photo entries must also include at least one of the design elements found in the design pack which contestants can download at solo.com.ph. Contestants must then log on to Facebook and upload their entries, all of which will be screened by our moderators, through the Solo Online Model Search App/Tab. Entries can be submitted until October 15 but voting of all approved entries will last until October 27. The contest is open to Filipino citizens at least 16 years old. Contestants below 18 years old must submit a parental consent form before joining which they can send via e-mail. Remember to focus on creativity, photo layout and styling! After the contest period, 20 finalists (Top 10 males and Top 10 females) will be chosen and invited for an interview. Solo is on the hunt for one male and one female with the most photogenic appeal and the best personality fit for representing the brand. These two individuals will be deemed as grand winners by our panel of judges and will each win cash prizes, gift certificates and of course, bragging rights as they see their images in all Solo stores! Their partner photographers/graphic artists will be receiving cash prizes as well. Model grand winners will also get the privilege to do two photoshoots for Solo�s 2014 campaigns with one of the best photographers in the business, Doc Marlon.

So do you think you have what it takes to be the next face of Solo? Let your inner model shine and join the Online Model Search 2013! For complete mechanics, please log on to solo.com.phor like our Facebook page facebook.com/mysoloonline. You may also follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline.

Good Dress Up Solo Launches Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine for Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series. ELENABLOG

Good Dress Up Solo Launches Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine for Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series. ELENABLOG

Kikomachine Manix Abrera Solo Solo Model Search

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Solo Launches Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine for Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series

About the Pinoy Cartoonist Manix Abrera

Kikomachine Komix, one of the country�s best selling comic strips to date, has captured the attention of many readers due to its relatable and hilarious presentation of everyday Pinoy experiences. To be able to gain a huge amount of avid fans with his quirky sense of humor, Manix Abrera is definitely one of the most talented cartoonists in his generation. A graduate of Fine Arts major in Visual Communication in UP Diliman, 31 year old Manix started writing Kikomachine when he was still in 2^nd year college back in 2001. When asked what his main inspiration was behind creating the comics, he said it was from the experiences he had and the scenarios around him during his university life. �Sobrang dami kasing mga nangyayari at mga kwento na sobrang weird at wild, naisip kong pwedeng-pwedeng gawing komiks.� When he was still little, he loved reading and watching movies, thus the spark of creating stories ignited from him. Since then, he has developed his talent and interest in comic strip making. He even became a part of the Philippine Collegian, UP�s official school publication where he illustrated editorial cartoons and made a comic strip called �Iskololoy�. Apart from that, one of his biggest inspirations in becoming a comic strip artist was his father and award-winning cartoonist, Jess Abrera Jr. �Malaki yung influence niya talaga sa pag-drawing ko kasi lagi niyang sinasabi na wag ko siya gayahin sa mga drawing niya, maghanap ako ng sarili kong style.� Apart from creating comics, one of Manix�s main interest is music. In college, he founded a band together with his friends called Kiko Machine, the name where he derived Kikomachine Komix from. He is also into sports and outdoor activities such as diving, swimming, bike riding and climbing mountains.

About Kikomachine Komix

Kikomachine is a comic strip showcasing the everyday life of your typical Pinoy featuring themes that are very common and relatable such as commuting, dating, college life and more. What makes them hilarious is that they are presented in an exaggerated manner, highlighting Pinoy trademark qualities as it goes along. As for the 8 main characters, they are a set of odd, lovable characters who are nameless but each with distinctive qualities such as the guy with the spiky hair, the girl with the shaved head, the guy with the glasses and goatee, and so on. Wondering how they refer to one another in the comic strip? They just simply call each other �pare�, �tsong� or �ano�. When asked why the characters he created are nameless, Manix said that he couldn�t think up of names, so he just left it as it is. Today, Kikomachine is compiled into 9 books and also appears daily in the comics section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. With his growing fanbase and continuous support from his fans, Manix continues to strive making Filipinos laugh everyday with his talent through Kikomachine.

About the Collection

Solo�s back with another exciting collection for its 4^th year of Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia! This time Manix Abrera has joined the wave of well-acclaimed cartoon artists we pay homage to for Solo�s upcoming comic based collection. Following the success of the first three highly praised collections comes Manix�s Kikomachine, a hilarious comic depicting an average Pinoy�s everyday lifestyle and experiences, featuring a bunch of nameless University kids as main characters. The collection consists of men and women�s casual wear composing of tees, collared tops and shorts, all decked with graphic images of humorously drawn characters and eccentric comic strip scenes from Kikomachine. It won�t matter if you�re already an avid reader of Kikomachine or if you�re just starting to get familiar with it because the collection�s prints are eye-catching and fun, definitely something that everyone can enjoy! Wear them anywhere for that casual, upbeat look and put that Pinoy humor in fashion. Get set for another whimsical and trendy fashion break as Manix Abrera�s Kikomachine collection is set to hit Solo stores this August!

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Good Dress Up Peek- A- Boo. ELENABLOG

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Cropped Top, FOREVER 21. Shorts, SOIREE SM GTW. Blazer, MOM'S CLOSET. Necklace, FOREVER 21. Shoes, FREE FISH AT RES TOE RUN.

Peek- A- Boo! 

Honestly, I feel uneasy whenever I wear cropped tops during day time. People here in the Philippines are not accustomed to seeing girls showing a part of her torso while walking down the streets. haha! I commuted that day to my event and yes I wore this while commuting, I just buttoned down my blazer to cover my skin. hihi So there another tip for girls who commute like me! You can still commute without sacrificing style!;)

So I wore this to the Pump Juice Bars Grand Opening at The Hub, Greenfield district. The weather is soooo unpredictable so I always layer these past few days. I'm not a 'pants' girl so I wear shorts and skirt most of the time. 

By the way, have your tried Pump Juice Bars? You should!!! Try Breakfast Blaster! You won't regret it! Watch out for my next post to know more about their grand opening!:)

XOXO

NICOLE