Cebu Next

It's out tomorrow! So honoured to be a part of the list with these talented & humble Cebuanos. Please grab a copy of Zee Lifestyle's December issue.

(L-R) Vito Selma, Matteo Guidicelli, Slater Young, Vania Romoff, Mia Arcenas, Holly Dychangco, Raleene Cabrera & Kryz Uy
Photography by Dan Douglas Ong Creative Direction by Melo Esguerra   Shot on location at Cebu Yacht Club ❧ some behind the scenes photos to add to my previous blog post [via iPhone].. We were all suffering under the sun and it felt like the hottest day of the month.  Look at everyone squinting/ scrunching up their foreheads! We also had solo shots taken before everyone arrived for the group photo and I had to wear the first dress I had under the kaftan. I forgot to bring a slip! No choice but to layer or else I'd be flaunting my undies... Thanks to Mia for the beautiful kaftan and cuffs ♡  It was a really fun photo shoot even if we had to look away from the camera after every shot (cos the sun hurt our eyes soooo much). We all knew each other well so you can only imagine the amount of jokes we cracked in between the serious poses. We all look so prim and proper, right? Don't be fooled! We're a wacky bunch.  Thanks so much to Zee for including me in this lineup. You guys are always so supportive and accommodating every time I visit. Can't wait to see the full spread! 
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Cebu (Nov. 2-3)

Bachelors-Femina charity ball + Cebu

I was invited to participate in the Bachelors-Femina Innocence Day Ball at the Casino Español de Cebu last December 28. Bachelors-Femina is a socio-civic club for unmarried members of the “crème de la crème” of Cebu Society. The girls and I modeled creations made by famous Cebuano designers and we also had to perform the Rigodon de Honor. The event was for the benefit of the Hands of Mercy and Asilo De La Milagrosa. It was definitely loads of fun and it was great seeing my friends dressed to the nines in traditional Filipino attire! Thank you so much to Dexter Alazas for letting me wear your creation! 

VR for the Ramp (part 2) + chill night out

Jujin's LVxStephen Sprouse sneakers really pop out!!!

So cute inside the gift box window display

Issa won the raffle!

Vania :)

We watched the Rite after the show, went to Issa's condo to change and then messaged some friends to meet us at 2nd's to chill and have some drinks (shucks, I sound like I'm too old to go clubbing but really, we're just a bunch of tired students).

They have THE BEST margaritas, I kid you not! Try their mango and strawberry margaritas.

The Sangria and wine were really good, too! We wanted to sample more drinks but I think they wanted to close already...

I love these Deborah Lippmann glitter nail lacquers!!! I only bought these two for now since they're a bit pricey...

The colors show up way better with flash (D.L. Across the Universe and Birthday Party)

Ria (L) and Issa (R) got gel nail extensions done! I can never do that because of our plates and they both admit that it's hard to work with them! LOL...

Pia and I both have Deborah Lippmann's Birthday Party on but I have a purple lacquer from Essie as a base.

Robin drove us 5 girls to the Peninsula Manila after debating for over 30 minutes as to where we were going to pig out... Everyone got shocked that I was willing to eat at that time of the night but I declared it as my cheat day since I had a shoot on Sunday. BAD MOVE, got a call the next day (Friday) that I had to mowwdel on Saturday. WHOOPS. THE FOOD WAS GOOD, I have no regrets (I think).

This place is quite old but it's still very lurvely.

Goofy Pia + pensive Ria

No, we weren't counting calories-- we were all getting soooo sleepy already! Blame the good drinksss.

Rizza's

Issa and Ria shared one plate of this, so did Pia and I. Super yummy!

And duhh what is pig out night without overindulging? I had some pasta! OINKIDOINK.

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'twas nice seeing a couple of friends after a really draining week in school. Love chill nights!!!

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Vania Romoff for The Ramp (part 1)

Vania invited Issa and I to the launch of her latest collaboration with The Ramp at Shangri-la Plaza Mall last Thursday. Hurried to get there after class.

Thankfully the show wasn't starting yet so we got to chat with some friends and taste some of the hors d'oeuvres.

They got Cibo to cater and my goodness- they served the best things ever but they're not on their regular menu!

My beautiful sister from another mister

Girly nail polish! I can never grow my nails long or have gel nails done since we do so many plates for school.

Love this one!

I am in loooove with this dress, too!

Ria was my fave model during that show since she kept looking at my camera :))

part 2 coming up...

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