It's been a while since handkerchief skirts made an appearance in fast fashion.
So, after spotting this checkered, handkerchief hem skirt at The Landmark, it was an automatic buy.
The colour and pattern is giving modern Filipiniana - like a saya, but elevated. It's a skirt that has a lot of details, so the top had to be simple and more classic. And this brown knitted vest with assorted gold buttons was perfect. And to cap the look off, knitted ballet flats from Solemate.
When you're hankering for fashion, this ensemble is just what you need.
As this blog has attested, there are a lot of those here in Ortigas.
Here's another one.
This was taken around 2pm, and in that time when you're supposed to be busy, this cat is living the carefree life and just sleeping on his back, probably dreaming of cat food and scratching posts.
Thanks to one of my creative directors at work - Noel - I've developed a new fashion habit.
Printing characters on to dresses.
Noel has a printing shop that can print photos on fabric, and I've been working with him on a few projects the past months.
Our latest project is this:
Saw this very pretty and very classic denim dress at The SM Store. Made of dark denim and with a flattering halter neckline, it's a great canvas for a creative printed design. And that design is this sketch of 4 Filipina characters, wearing different styles of Filipiniana.
The dress came out better than my initial vision.
Further proof that execution is as important as the concept.
When my colleagues and I were talking about 80s OPM singers, the name Nonoy Zuniga came about.
That name immediately rang a bell because of two things.
First, he's a surgeon aside from being a singer. And back then, that was a huge deal. Imagine, he's a not only a good doctor, he's a good singer, too!
Second, he's the brother of my grade 2 teacher, Mrs. Munoz. She would often talk about him, and he actually went to our lass one time.
It was after that meeting that the class learned about his songs. And they turned out to be really cool songs! They were well-written, the lyrics were deep and insightful, and the melodies were easy to listen to. Ballads were his forte, and he sang them with an emotion that you can easily feel.
So, for today's Friday Magic Madness, let me play Nonoy Zuniga's most iconic hits
"Doon lang" was released in 1981, and became one of the most played songs on-air during that time. It also became one of the usual singing contest songs that would be sung. That's who impactful it was.
Let's just say the doctor wrote the prescription for a hit!
You've done so much for me - both in good and not-so-good times. Your infinite love and compassion has guided me for so many years, and I'm a better person because of of that.
Continue to cover us with your blue mantle of protection and love.
Cute cats really take the edge of Mondays. Especially this Monday when the weather isn't that great.
Spotted this cat in one of the buildings here in Ortigas.
His position on the bottom step, and his far away look makes this photo so intriguing. What's he thinking about? What's keeping him from walking up the stairs?
