One of my favorite styling moments is the annual Star Magic Ball. Every year, a ton of actors and artists from ABS-CBN gather to celebrate the different career milestones they have with the different network bosses and their colleagues - also the perfect time to look and be at their best - hot bods and slamming personal style to be frank.
This time, I styled 4 special ladies - four different women with diverse personalities (and body types). That said, I took this as nothing but a perfect opportunity to kind of display how versatile I and my styling team are.
ERIN OCAMPO
Erin is a new face from Star Magic. Recently, she appeared on the popular fantasy series “Dyesebel” as one of the mermaids – arresting beauty, tight abs and all. So we thought, what better way to demonstrate her sexy physique than actually be the modern glam siren that she is. We collaborated with popular bespoke-designer Sheiralyn Lim of Haute Lifestyle Manila to create this two-piece white neoprene ensemble that shows just the right amount of sexy but keeps her look young and still, sophisticated.
On Erin: stringed bandeau and mermaid skirt by Sheiralyn Lim, suede leather minaudiere with black onyx clasps by Anna Rubio, Beauty by Ystilo Salon.
JULIA MONTES
This year, Julia went all hands-on into realizing this look for the ball - from the hairstyle down to the additional peplum train. Although we got mixed reactions from a lot of people, I really just love how Julia transforms from this bubbly but shy 19 year-old girl to this stunning beauty of a bombshell. She wanted her last teenage year in the ball to be memorable so we aligned with three unbreakable factors – vampy, youthful and sophisticated. I was super obsessed with how she looked that night; I kept saying how beautiful she was.
On Julia: black longsleeved deep-v back serpentina dress by Pepsi Herrera, diamond earring by Dina Castro, white snakeskin leather with frosted quartz and silver clasp minaudiere by Anna Rubio. Make-up by Ting Duque, Hair by Roviel Castor.
K BROSAS
Last-minute, the powerful diva-comedienne asked me to collaborate with designer Nat Manilag for a look she’s been dying to try. She wanted trousers for the ball that screamed non-conforming but classic. It took us 3 fittings to finally achieve the perfect look and I cannot be happier seeing how she worked it on the red carpet.
On K: white gazar peplum trained halter top and trousers by Nat Manilag, hologram leather with crystal quartz clasp minaudiere by Anna Rubio. Diamond ear cuffs by Arnel Papa. Beauty by Jackie Rivera
KZ TANDINGAN
My favorite look for the night, KZ embodies the women who are comfortable with the way they are. She’s my petite girl but when styled, feels and plays the part right away. I love how her look this year took a 360 degree-turn from the dark damsel that she was last year. Her dress was made also by designer Nat Manilag and I couldn’t be any happier with how it turned out.
On KZ: white neoprene and jersey strapless dress by Nat Manilag, Spiked belt by Eric Manansala, silver leather with quartz clasp mianudiere by Anna Rubio. Make-up by Anthea Bueno, hair by Mark Familara.
Just to share - here are 5Things I learned from the circus that is the SMB.
1. Comfort = Confidence. You client must be able to move around with what she's wearing. Do series of fittings to make sure that every nip/tuck is made in the proper areas of the dress.
2. Social media isn't worth it. Yes you put photos of your muses on instagram, to show their loving fans how they look but the moment the inevitable bashing comments happen, learn to stand your ground and just block & delete! (at least that's what I just do).
3. Less is more and be open to criticism while on the process of building the look. But, take opinions only from those whose say matter to you most.
4. Book a room in the hotel! My friends Em and Rain of TeamRainxEm booked a room and it gave them a super hassle-free experience
5. Trust your gut and be happy once you send them off the red carpet. Though it's easier said than done, I came into thinking that once they're there, there is nothing more to do than to just appreciate and thank God for another year of styling fun :)
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