Innovative. Consistent. Very Woman: PAT SANTOS Describes his Creations

We missed Pat Santos, who skipped the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2016. But he's back in the runway to showcase his Spring/Summer 2017 collection.

On November 20, we went to Discovery Primea to see Pat Santos' new collection, which took him eight months to complete. Entitled, "Romancing with the Butterflies", Pat Santos' Spring/Summer 2017 collection was inspired by the butterflies and romance. He wanted his muses to feel that they truly are a woman. Pat is usually inspired by the elements of nature such as oceans, birds, butterflies, and flowers. His previous S/S collection was inspired by the oceans.

with my JCI Manileña sisters before the show

His clothes were worn on the runway by local and foreign models. Having foreign muses gives his collection a more global look, just the way he wanted it. Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, whom we've seen wearing Pat Santos' dresses often was also part of his show. It seems like we'll be seeing more of Pat Santos creations on Angelia as she was described by her stylist, Janno Novenario, as someone who embodies a Pat Santos woman.

sorry, I didn't have much quality photos

how about black and white for summer?

Angelia Ong on Pat Santos (credits to the owner)

What exactly is a Pat Santos Woman? Innovative. Consistent. Very Woman. Pat Santos creations showcase simplicity and class, and are not too busy. Dresses that have too many things going on are so outdated that's why Pat chose to have simple yet modern and wearable designs. However, simplicity doesn't mean he would have less attention to detail. The dresses we saw on the runway may look simple but they're actually intricately put together as each dress would have 3 to 5 different fabrics and they are still light. 

photo from PFW website

photo from SceneZone Mag

What's next for Pat Santos? He's planning to have a bridal gala wherein he would create something very modern, very "now", wearable, and affordable. And of course, we're all excited for that!

with Pat Santos after our quick coffee

with Angelia's Manager Farah Ramos, and her stylist, Janno Novenario

with the show director

My apologies to Pat for posting this super late.

Boracay Trip 2016 with the Queens

While we were in Davao, we talked about how much we missed Boracay. Dayanna has been wanting to go there as she kept hearing good stories about it. Therefore, we decided to fly to Boracay immediately the morning after we landed in Manila. Thanks to Lady for securing our free Skyjet tickets. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to join us. Gosh, imagine how tiring our Davao-Manila-Boracay-Manila 6-day trip was! But no regrets 'cause we had so much fun! Well, it would have been more fun if the weather cooperated.

Anyway, we would like to thank the following for the quick but fun trip:

-Skyjet
-Henann Lagoon Resort
-White Sand Aquasports
-Wave Bar
-The Pig Out Bistro
-JB Alonzo Law Firm
-Caticlan Airport Officials
-Manila, Cebu, and Boracay friends

Sharing with you our post-Boracay video.

Davao Trip 2016 with the Queens

It's been a while since my last blog post. I've been really busy these days. Sharing with you one of my best trips with my girl friends, Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, Miss Earth Air 2015 Dayanna Grageda, and Miss Casino Filipino 2013 Ladylyn Riva.

Special thanks to the following sponsors for making our trip a truly relaxing, fun, and memorable one:

-Pearl Farm Beach Resort (Samal Island)

-RC Hobbyshop and Aquasports

-Paradise Island Resort

-Department of Tourism

-House of Hope Foundation

-Pres Duterte's PSG

-JCI Davao Inc

Sharing with you our post-trip video:

7 Times Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong Has Proven that Statement Jewelries Are In

Statement jewelries have become a trend that never gets old. This has been proven to us by Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong as she has recently traveled the world in style. Let's check out the 7 times she showed us that statement jewelries are in.


1.  This necklace just levelled up her jumpsuit game

So proud to wear my all Filipino L👀K today by @jannostyles Im loving this Teal Green Fire Agate Statement from @flutterstatementjewelry - a line of crafted couture jewelries from the Philippines by @katongers which perfectly paired this exquisite jumpsuit by @bessiebesana #whatiwore #MissEarth2015 #MissEarthgoestoUSofA #AngeliaAdventures

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Jul 30, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

2. Who said you can't save the earth in style? 

Ready to pick some trash up at the Lincoln Monument to help out the @nationalmallnps 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #nationalmall #MissEarthgoestoUSofA #MissEarth2015 #AngeliaAdventures #LincolnMemorial

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

3.  If you think too much is bad, then think again.

Congratulations Miss New York! @missearthunitedstates 💄 and 📸 by @marc_artistry Necklace is from @flutterstatementjewelry go visit 'em at www.flutterstatementjewelry.com ❤️ #aboutlastnight #MissEarth2015 #MissEarthUS

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Aug 3, 2016 at 10:35am PDT

4. Making a statement with this necklace at the concrete jungle where dreams are made of

Say whuuuuuuuut?! Still can't believe I'm here 🙈 #StartSpreadingTheNews #AngeliaAdventures

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Aug 3, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

5.  Warning: Conquering Colombia requires a pretty neckpiece

This is Valle Del Cocora in Salento, Colombia. Those lines you see at the back is Palma de Cera, the world's tallest palm trees, and also Colombia's national tree. This kind of tree only grows in cold places like Salento. I am now on my way home and I can't help but reminisce and be thankful that my reign as Miss Earth brought me to beautiful places like Colombia. @brittanyannpayne , thank you for sharing this experience with me. Spending time with you and getting lost together has made me appreciate the friendship our crowns got us into. You are an amazing person and I'm so glad to have met you. I'll see you soon in a few days in Sri Lanka. @eliastobon , thank you for putting Miss Earth's advocacies not only by thoughts, but also through actions and by heart. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to know your amazing culture and meet your equally amazing people. Keep up the good work and congratulations to your organization and your new @missearthcolombia . Other than her, you have produced 8 more beautiful ladies that's now 8 different souls that will look at the world and our planet differently. You have produced stunning Earth Warriors! Gracias 🇨🇴 ! #MissEarthColombia #MissTierra2015 #AngeliaAdventures #MissEarth #MissEarth2015 #Colombia #latepost Shout out to my loving and supportive stylist all the way from the 🇵🇭, @jannostyles :) #ootd #styledbyjannostyles #jannostyles Crimson Jacket by @xernanorticio Black dress by @guessphilippines Necklace from @flutterstatementjewelry by @katongers Shoes from @vincecamuto X #jessicasimpson

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Aug 15, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

6.  Apparently, the future is in (or wrapped around) her hands

Can't help but bring a little piece of Philippines in Colombia ❤️ This one is the old French Skinny Pearl wristband from @flutterstatementjewelry by @katongers! Love 'em? Check out www.flutterstatementjewelry.com 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Aug 11, 2016 at 7:49pm PDT

7. And there's no such thing as an easy decision

These @flutterstatementjewelry pieces are beautiful! I wonder which one should I wear tonight? So many pieces to choose from!❤️ You guys better follow them and check out www.flutterstatementjewelry.com to see the line of couture jewelries from the Philippines by @katongers that are in store for you! #ProudPinoy #PhilippineMade #MissEarth2015

A photo posted by Angelia Gabrena Ong (@missearth.angelia) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT

And if you wanna make your own statement just like Angelia, you know where to go.

#MakeAFlutterStatement #FlutterTravelsTheWorld

And one of my best friends was crowned Ms. Philippines Earth 2015!

I couldn't be any happier for her because I know this is her dream. I've been a witness to her struggles and to how she worked really hard to reach where she is now. I'm a proud bestfriend, and sister (from another mother), I must say.

Once again, Congratulations, Angelia Gabrena Ong, from the City of Manila, for winning the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2015! This is just the start. You have a long journey to go. Go on and prove to the Filipinos and to the rest of the world that you deserve this title. We'll be supporting you all the way. Good luck and God bless, Miss Crystal Queen!

Ladies and gentlemen, please support her campaign, #wewillbecausewecan and let's all pray that she wins the international pageant in November to give the Philippines a back-to-back Miss Earth title for 2014 and 2015.

and we gave her 3 victory parties :)

VOTE for ANGELIA ONG as MS. MANILA PEOPLE'S CHOICE 2014

Hi everyone, I hope you could support my good friend, Angelia Ong as she joins Miss Manila 2014. We'll need your help so she could win the People's Choice award.

To vote for her, just type, MManila 9 and send to 5656 (Smart and Sun subscribers only). 

Coronation night is on June 24 at the PICC. See you there!

Please spread the word! Thank you so much!!!:)

An Overnight Trip in Iloilo City

I love Iloilo City. I'm not an Ilongga, but I have a lot of Ilonggo friends (based both in Iloilo and Manila) that's why I keep coming back to this city. I like how everything is so affordable there most especially the food that are super yummy! Oysters, cream horn, butterscotch, kansi (bulalo), inasal...name it and they have it!

I got really excited when I found out I'll be traveling there overnight for free. It's for work actually, but it so happened that my friends got a big event coming up on the same weekend so I knew that overnight trip would be really super worth it.

On September 21, lunch time, I flew to Iloilo with Angelia, Shamcey and LLoyd for a fashion show. From the airport, we headed to Sarabia Manor Hotel to check-in and have lunch. We rested for a bit while waiting for Daniel, who's also a part of the show. And when he arrived, they had some quick rehearsals.

my lunch :))

post lunch photo (Angelia, Me, Shamcey, Lloyd)

this hotel is pretty old

The event was organized by UP Visayas - ICON (an student organization) and College of Management Student Council for the benefit of Chameleon Foundation. The event was entitled, "BISTE 3", featuring five young designers of Iloilo City namely Jor-el Espina, Ram Silva, Alberto Barros, Paul Conte and Marvin Monfort.

Here are some of the photos of the fashion show:

Paul Conte with Shamcey Supsup

Alberto Barros with Daniel Matsunaga

Ram Silva with Shamcey Supsup

Daniel Matsunaga for Jor-el Espina

Shamcey Supsup for Jor-el Espina

After the event, we rested for a bit in our rooms and headed to Lamesa Grill for our late dinner. After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to freshen up. Then we're off to La Tolda at Plazuela to party!:)

lloyd, shamcey, angelia

hungry daniel :))

The party we headed to was entitled, "Those Damn Nerds A/V Tour in 3D"; and it was our friend Renzi, one of the organizers, who invited us. DJ Mia Ayesa was one of the spinners. There were big screens that featured graphics and lyrics in 3D that's why there were 3D glasses all over the place. 

We really had a blast! Just four of us finished a liter of Black Label in 20 minutes. It was my first time doing a bottoms up of scotch haha! It was followed by another bottle of that...then another bottle of Jack. It was really a fun night! Here are some of our crazy photos:

the guests: Maffy, Me, Angelia, Daniel

us and the party host, Renzi. all wearing black except Maffy.

back in the hotel, still holding the pizza we found inside Renzi's car LOL!

The last time I had an overnight trip like this was in Isabela last April, for Angelia's hosting job. And for this trip, she was the one who joined me for work. No matter where we both are, we're always having fun. Thanks so much to my soul sister, whom I call "kapatid".:)

I would like to thank Jonas, and Maffy of Mercator Model Management for being so professional and considerate. Thanks also to Shamcey and Daniel for being so patient and accommodating, most especially because there were a lot of people taking photos with them. Thanks to Lloyd for joining us. Also, I would like to thank Renzi for inviting us and giving us unlimited booze at the event...oh, and for being our driver. haha!

That's it! Well, Iloilo never fails to impress me. I really love this city. Can't wait to be back!:)

xoxo,

citygirl

Congratulations Miss Casino Filipino 2013!

It's never too late for a congratulatory blog post for my awesome friend, Ladylyn Riva, who was crowned as Miss Casino Filipino 2013 last week!

I've seen her join beauty contests in the past, and this is the farthest she has come. I'm so proud of her. Now, she's working on a charity event, which she'll do at Aklan, her hometown. She's doing this to share her blessings. She won Php 500,000 at this pageant and she wanted to share it with the needy. Truly a beauty queen, inside and out! It's the reason why God never stop showering her with blessings.

She's got one more big pageant to go. Please support her. Will announce it soon. :)

Lady and the runner-ups

Lady, Angelia, and I celebrating her victory :)

Mutya ng Cauayan in Isabela

In celebration of the Gaway-Gaway-yan Festival in Cauayan, Isabela, the Mutya ng Cauayan 2013 was held last April 11, 2013. My friend, Angelia Ong, co-hosted Tom Rodriguez in this pageant so we went on an overnight trip to Isabela via Cebu Pacific. It was a quick yet fun trip! Glad to have met new friends.:)

checking in at Hotel Andrea

nice room :)

rehearsals

hosts, Angelia and Tom rehearsing

'coz I'm a supportive friend :))

Tom and Angelia

girls in swimsuit

Tom singing

Angelia, DJ Durano, Tom backstage

with our new friend, Jonap, backstage

ready to go back to Manila

team hosts!

with Bernard Dy, whom they call as "future mayor" during that time

leaving Isabela...