1:10 pm
A Marvelous and Magnificent, Very Vogue Day
Welcome to my new office.
I kid, I kid you!!!
What a marvelous, magnificent and magical day. I went to Conde Nast yesterday afternoon.
Without going into detail, I had the absolute pleasure (and honor) of meeting Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Sally Singer, Tonne Goodman, Virginia Smith and Mark Holgate at the American Vogue offices. Yes, the inner sanctum where dreams are fulfilled and miracles happen.
Alas, what happened on the 12th floor stays at the 12th floor but let me assure you, the future looks bright!
After spending an hour and twenty minutes at Vogue, I invited a friend for a celebratory visit to Bergdorf Goodman for a quick, no-frills, very late lunch.
During our toast, I had an epiphany.
If the United Nations had a "Dreams Come True" program, I'm probably the ultimate poster-child, no, UNICEF Ambassador, that dreams do indeed come true.
With all the amazing things that have happened to me over the past few months, especially with what I once thought was inaccessible to someone who came from a (very) faraway land and with modest means such as myself, it occurred to me right then and there that maybe, just maybe, it's now my obligation and duty to keep THE dream and the fantasy, whatever it may be, alive, so that I (like the team over at Vogue) get to inspire people of my generation and others, TO HAVE the same, if not bigger, dreams. Afterall, it's our dreams and ambitions and goals that help us all move forward to have better, more colourful and fashionably-inspired lives….
Am I making any sense here? I hope you know what I mean because I feel like I'm posting gibberish after being in cloud nine…
To my fairy godmother, again, thank you so much for the red carpet
ride over the Vatican where I saw the pope, the apostles and of course,
the inner sanctum!
And Emily? That's all!
Mwah mwah.
PS. Yes, I've been to the closet. It was heaven on earth. Balenciaga and Proenza shoes forever!
PPSS. No, I didn't take photos inside and I didn't dare ask whether I could take photos or not. I'd like to visit there again and some memories are best kept in the head and cherished with the heart!
1:22 am
A Note to Me From Anna Wintour of American Vogue
Cloud Nine Moment!
As soon as I go back to the Philippines, you bet this signed note from Anna Wintour is going to go inside a six feet wide by eight feet tall glass and wood frame (ok, think floor-to-ceiling) and I'll post this on my bedroom wall.
Click HERE for the full scan.
I've always believed that the best things in life are small but grand gestures money can't buy.
All those bygone childhood years of me mutilating issues of American Vogue to decorate my bedroom with editorials and ads… and to dream about the imagery and the clothes behind them… have finally paid off!
Thank you so much Anna.
If y'all excuse me, I'm gonna go cry now.
5:53 am
Anna Wintour Flexes Her Muscle While Carine Roitfeld Plays Second Fiddle in Her Own Turf
On January 25, Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld and the French Industry Minister, Christian Estrosi, had a meeting to discuss the future of French fashion and what the French government can do to help the (struggling) fashion industry.
Oh how I laughed when I first saw these images. This is what happens if you put Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky and Hilary Clinton together. Look at their body language… and look how Carine graciously distanced herself from Anna and Christian.
A brilliant display of power (Anna) and sportsmanship (Carine) right there!
Dramalamama, aye caramba Anna Carinnenana. Doesn’t it look like a scene out of a movie? You know, a man, his wife and a mistress? I’ll let you decide who’s the apple and who’s the orange but lady number one looks immaculate in her well-fitted suit,
her luxurious chinchilla fur collar and of course, her impeccable
coiffure — not a hair out of sight. Meanwhile, lady number two is one sexy, hot cougarlicious mess: striking zebra
coat, ferocious trademark raccoon eyes and matching brothel hair.
Upon further thought (yes, I know it doesn’t happen very often but unfortunately for me and you, I *do* like to exercise my brain from time to time to burn calories), I realized these photos represent a very bittersweet state of affairs. I could only imagine how intense, and to a certain extent, how embarrassing, it must have been to Carine that Mama Wintour is taking proactive measures — in her own turf.
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4:51 am
Happy Birthday Anna Wintour!
Happy, happy 60th birthday Anna!
Anna in 1988 (yes, eighty eight)
Anna in 2009
That's all. Mwah mwah.
11:19 am
Anna Worshipper Part 3
There's more where these came from. I don't think the fash pack had seen anything like this before. I'm talking about Chris Crocker/Britney Spears levels here.
Get ready for Anna Wintour's biggest fan! Visit http://kasmslo.blogspot.com.
photo credit: kasmslo
10:48 am
Anna Worshipper Part 2
Going to extremes…
Manolo is dat chu?
I'm about to pass out from too much laughing, sorry.
Wow. Just wow. I honestly don't know what to say.
photo credit: kasmslo via fashin
10:43 am
Anna Worshipper
There I was thinking I'm a weirdo for loving Sally Singer, Aliona Doletskaya and Carine Roitfeld. But this, this my dear readers is something else. Ladies and gentlegays, meet Kate.
Now this is what I call TRUFASHINDEDICATION.
And Emily?
That's all.
photo credit: kasmslo via fashin
6:42 am
Watch The September Issue Online
For those of you unlucky ones who haven’t seen RJ Cutler’s smashing “The September Issue” documentary, boy, consider it your lucky day. Watch the full-length video below.
[Update - 11/03/2009: Due to a copyright claim by Actual Reality Pictures, producers of The September Issue, I am removing the Youku.com (where it's hosted) video player on my site. You may, instead, buy the September Issue DVD HERE.]
It’s an hour and twenty something minutes long so grab some popcorn and a drink. Or a bag of raisins and some mineral water.
As always, I have one thing to say. You’re welcome.
8:12 am
Peter Som Spring Summer 2010
Peter Som, surprisingly, is one of my favourite collections in New York. I’ve been to a few presentations at Milk Studios during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and I really enjoyed his. It was a beautiful presentation with the models interacting, some even smiling, when you point your camera to them. And the clothes? There’s the element of fun and youth to them and the looks were very, very well-put together. I thought the styling itself was inspirational. Spectacular! These are easy to wear, well-made garments in some of the most amazing fabrics. I wanted to touch them. Also, some of the sweaters were to die for — you know me, I have a MAJOR weakness for anything striped! There’s a quirky feel to the looks, yes, however, one thing thing remain distinct: the finishing was so exquisite it gave the whole collection a sophisticated polish.
Don’t even get me started with some of the accessories. I, along with several people I met throughout the presentation were swooning with the gorgeous necklaces and bracelets.
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1:51 pm
Here at the cinema about to watch the September Issue with John, Ashley and Jesse.
*This post uploaded via BBMobile*
