Guess?

I've always wanted to be a print ad model but I couldn't jeopardize my high school and college studies just to go through all the go-sees and stuff. At the start of my college years, I tried, but they would always conflict with my schedule, particularly exams, and I was also having a hard time with my Math course so I decided to give up the dream. That's why the only modeling I did in college was in the summer of 2009 (the least busy part of my college years), for a friend, Mikko Victorino, who was then a multimedia arts student in De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. It was for a project in a fashion class and he had to make some kind of a print ad for a fashion brand.

Law school, even though is very, very difficult, is a different story altogether. After adjusting, I realized that I needed some outlet for my creative juices. Modeling for photographers has been relaxing. Haha. Also, it's good I met my agent, who gave me my first print ad .

Here are some photos from my very first "modeling" stint:

Thanks so much, Mikko! Haha.

Photos by: Mikko Victorino

Dem Jeans

I had a photo shoot with a group of wonderful photographers (Jan Celiz-Magtoto, Marco Borromeo, Ariel Raule and Chino Dizon) in March. The theme was "Dem Jeans" and I had to wear fierce make-up, which was done by LJ Joya. 

I never expected the photos to turn out to be as beautiful. I was really in awe when I saw the final output. Thank God, I met these really cool photographers who were also very nice and friendly.

Here are my favorite photos taken by Jan Celiz-Magtoto of Labski Fotografi. You can also check out her wonderful write-up about me in her site.

Next, are my favorite photos by stylist/photographer Marco Borromeo:

The next three photos are my favorite shots by Ariel Raule.

 And finally, my favorite photos taken by Chino Dizon of Shutters and Mirrors.

"We are all fairies living underneath a leaf of a lily pad." -- Tori Amos

Like I said, Seven Barretto is the one of the best (if not the best) fashion photographers in the country! Here are some other photos taken by him last year.

The dress is by one of Manila's best designers and my most favorite fashion designer, Larry Espinosa. I wore this to my high school graduation ball many years ago. 

Dress by: Larry Espinosa

Photos by: Seven Barretto

Marilyn

This photo is from 2009. My cousin, Jerriel took it. I don't know why but it reminds me of Marilyn Monroe (even though I'm not blonde and I'm not wearing a white haltered dress).

Romper worn as a tube top
Fascinator - UK (gift from my grandma)
White Hat - A textile shop
Black tutu skirt - Hot Topic, CA
Shoes - Syrup

Sometimes, I do miss my short hair.

Photo by: Jerriel Gutierrez

Queen of the Jungle

Last month, in one of my posts, I talked about how I went out with my boyfriend wearing the same dress that I'm wearing in these photos and I mentioned that I wore it to a photo shoot a few years ago.

These photos are from 2010 and they are taken by the great Seven Barretto.

Dress from Undernourished Manila; Shoes from Janylin

 

That fresh, no make-up look

I was invited by make-up artist Micah Castro, late last year to do a shoot with her for her portfolio. The photographer, JR Velasquez, is also a chef. I love how she did that fresh, no make-up look.

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." -- Audrey Hepburn

It has always been a dream to have a photograph of me taken by one of the greatest fashion photographers in the country. This one's taken in July of 2011.

Photo by the one and only Seven Barretto

Little Black Dress

The following photos are from my shoot with talented fashion photographer Geo Esguerra, last year. He's one of the nicest I've worked with and I hope I can work with him again.

The dress is a gift from my mom (she bought it in Rockwell), while those Marks and Spencer shoes are from my Tita Angel, who is based in UK.

"One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress." -- Karl Lagerfeld