These Makes Me Want To Have A Kid!

"Okay so really, I want to buy these but I dont have a kid...! Quick! Someone impregnate me! Haha kidding. But really, I wouldnt mind having one if they're gonna be wearing these cute little things. Oh they're gonna look sooo good!"

This was my reaction when I got to see these cute lil shirts from Googoo & Gaga.


I actually love graphically designed shirts, Im just not stylish - or artisty- enough to wear them, so what better than to pass it off to someone else who cant say anything on the matter hehe...kids!

Here's their story:

"In late 2007, newly-married and finding ourselves constructively
restructuring our lives to include each other and a charming 8-year old little
man, we resolved to take small but quick steps towards creating a fun, healthy,
family-oriented environment. Having another baby was a priority, hence,
independence from employment and going the entrepreneur route were very easy
decisions to make. Fast forward to late 2008, out of our day jobs and realizing
we were going to be in each other’s faces 24/7, googoo&gaga was born. It
came both as a motivation to propagate AJ’s kind of art and an inspiration while
we eagerly anticipate having our own baby. It is also representative of who we
are individually – AJ is the spunky, audacious, creative maverick, while I am
the organized, uncomplicated traditionalist. With imagination, structure,
quirkiness, and sensibility at full capacity between the two of us on
brainstorming sessions (proof that we should celebrate differences more than
resist them), it wasn’t difficult to bring this grand idea to
life.

googoo&gaga hopes to create designs that are both thoughtful and
spontaneous, classy yet edgy, effortless yet artsy. googoo&gaga hopes to
introduce a safe and baby-friendly printing technology that renders a super
soft, unique all-over look on clothes each time. googoo&gaga hopes to spread
good tidings and cheer, a little bit of fancy and a little bit of crazy with
each wearable art piece."

WHO DESIGNS googoo&gaga PRODUCTS?

AJ Dimarucot is a graphic artist based in Manila, Philippines. He belongs to a growing group of contemporary artists that have blurred the boundaries between art and design.

AJ has been part of group exhibits in Manila, Canada, and has held his first solo show in Manila in 2006. His works have been published in books in the U.K., Spain, Australia and New Zealand. As a former Art Director at OgilvyOne Worldwide, he worked on websites for Nike and Nokia.

AJ’s current focus is on t-shirt and apparel graphics. He has won several t-shirt design contests over at Designbyhumans.com and Threadless.com. His work has been picked up by giant retail store Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic and bands like Panic at the Disco and Paramore.

AJ is also a part of design/art duo Collision Theory. His visual style has always been sensual, vibrant, and maximalist. You can view his work here: http://www.collision-theory.com/apparel and http://www.collision-theory.com/

Website: http://googooandgaga.com/

To order: email audrey@googooandgaga.com

Heard of BDJ's Fair this Weekend?

The people behind the great Belle De Jour planner are organizing their very first fair this Saturday to formally launch their 2010 planner, as well as it being a fundraiser for people affected by Ondoy. As per their email:

"The get-together will hold talks with experts on beauty and fashion as well as
accomplished women in their respective fields. We have various booths and lotsa
activities lined up for you, check the details below, and register! =) As part
of BDJ’s social responsibility, the BDJ Fair is also a fundraising activity for
the rehabilitation of Ondoy victims. 100% of the event proceeds will be donated
to a deserving community/group affected by Typhoon Ondoy."

Below is a list of their activities:
1.) 3:30 to 4:30pm: CREATE YOUR BRAND IN THE WORKPLACE (max 200 girls)

Branding is not limited to a product or producer. It's also an important component of your career path The rising star will always be chosen over the slovenly sloth or the timid workhorse. It is not enough to work hard, you also have to make it known that you are a company asset. Learn how to rise through the ranks through proper image management and work ethic. Learn the do's and don't of office decorum as well as valuable tips on how to rise above the herd. Hear it firsthand from a young professional who has managed to leave her mark at her chosen field!
Gita Luz is an Account Manager at one of the leading advertising and communications company, Campaigns and Grey. She belongs to the Campaign Social Response unit of the company which services clients such as Greenpeace, Haribon, Ayala Foundation, United Nations, Jollibee Foundation, and more.

2.) 5:30 to 6:15pm: REACH FOR THE SKIES! (max 200 girls)

Oh the places you can go! With lots of determination and a steely resolve, anything is possible! Experience new highs in this wonderful sport where endurance is tested at the heart of the mountain range! Become inspired to take fitness to the next level as you learn about the niche sport of skyrunning and how it can take you to such great heights.

Beth Siojo: this power mom is also a serious athlete, an active member of Pinoy Ultra Runners and The Philippine Skyrunning Association, competes in ultra marathons while balancing family and work life.

3.) 6:30 to 7:30pm: BREAK FASHION RULES, DEBUNK BEAUTY MYTHS. (max 200 girls)

Not all fashion and beauty rules are created equal….and sometimes rules ARE meant to be broken. That color scheme or capped sleeve could have been a golden nugget last season but it could be the newest fashion disaster today. So don’t let the trends dictate your style. Trust your instinct and think outside the box! In this talk, learn what’s stylish, what’s not, and what’s always in no matter the date or season!

Barbi Chan is the chief make-up artist of Maybelline New York. Her prolific work covers a ranges from intimate weddings to glamorous photo shoots for magazines. But her talent in making every woman beautiful is always spot on.

Dona Cuna-Pita has years of experience in the field as fashion as the former Fashion Editor of Cosmopolitan and Associate Fashion Director for Summit Publications. She is a trusted stylist of numerous celebrities and is known for her uncanny fashion predictions and never failing superior style.


I'm very excited of their booths which includes:

• Free Hair Styling Booth from AZTA URBAN SALON


• Free Spot Massages from THE SPA


• Free Fortune Telling


• Free cocktail drinks from THE BAR and SOBERCLUB


• Free fair photos


• Free Facial Spa from CLARITY


• Free Waxing from STRIP


• Get to shop from BDJ's brand partners! =)


• PLUS GET A CHANCE TO WIN Free BDJ 2010 Power Planners, special prizes from their lifestyle brand partners and many more!

Okay, seriously, the only reason Im going is because of the fortune telling which is sooo much for me... Its the only reason you'd get me to go to fairs/events! Hehe.

"For Ondoy Victim Donations...
• FAIR PROCEEDS: 100% of Fair proceeds
will go to Ondoy Victims, we noticed during some of our outreach activities,
that donations of old items instead of making the Ondoy victims feel good, they
feel self-pity. To help them get back some dignity, we aim to get them basic NEW
items, that won't make them feel too poorly about themselves. We invite
additional cash donations from the BDJ Girls =)
• SALES FROM PARTNER BRANDS:
Buying from our partner brands during the FAIR, will add our cash donation,
among others, COCCO will donate up to 15% of their sales.
• DAVID & GOLIATH T-SHIRT DONATIONS: 10 BDJ girls who bring in the MOST T-Shirts will receive a special David & Goliath gift pack. Each gift pack will include
exclusive a David & Goliath tee and other premium items! =)"

And last, but not the least, for this special day only, ALL BDJ Fair attendees, can buy the 2010 BDJ Power Planner for only Php 480! A percentage of BDJ sales during the fair will also contribute as part of the fundraiser.

So what are you waiting for??

SAVE THE DATE!!
Date: October 25, 2009, Sunday
Time: 2pm to 9pm
Venue: New Eastwood Mall: Open Park (Libis, Quezon City)
Entrance: Php 50

See you there!!!

Kamiseta Shoes : Coming Soon

Along with Kamiseta's newest endorser, top international model and actress Natalia Vodianova, they will be launching their very first shoe line and I am loving their flats!

Here are a couple of pictures of Natalia wearing their shoes...

Very Tory Burch, no?

These will be launched next month here in Manila, which makes me sad since I wont be here anymore. But whatever, if there's a will, there's a way!

Shopping will prevail! ;)

Smile : Jamie Lynn Sigler Edtion

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Filipino Bag Designer : Paul Herrera

If you have not heard of the designer Herrera twins, then its safe to say you are not 'in' with the Filipino fashion crowd. The twin I'll be featuring today is the outspoken, uber friendly and maka-GG twin, Paul Herrera.



Paul Herrera will not claim to be just any designer, but a bag designer. Paul got his start in the bag designing business when he worked for the famous Amina Aranaz for a couple of years.

As well as newspaper & magazine editorials - the latest of which is a feature in Metro mag this month - Paul also showcased his collection at the Philippine Fashion Week and sold literally most, if not all of his bags after the show. One of the celebrity customers during that night is Philippine Fashion Week TV host Sarah Meier who, if Im not mistaken, bought 2 bags, one of which is the most popular V bag. V because Im not sure if it was the Vertigo or Venom. :D

Vertigo

Venom

A couple of weeks ago Paul had his evening bag launch at Naomi in SM Megamall. Naomi is a fine jewelry store with most pieces ranging more than P100,000 each. They will now also be the exclusive distributor/retailer of Paul Herrera bags. The story goes, all the bags launched were sold the first hour of the event, during cocktails, before the mini fashion show and that due to public demand, he was forced to put out more bags he had already designed before.

What's different about Paul's bags is that he is "anti-mass production". Meaning, if you are lucky enough to snatch a bag from him before it sells out, you are assured that you have a unique piece right there.

A few of the bags launched were these:

Top to Bottom: Oleander, Yocasta & Antigone Wristbag

Asteroid

Black Monarch

Suffice it to say, the launch was a success as literally only a couple of bags were left not sold, as of this writing. Paul even had to get out some bags which werent supposed to be part of the launch because of the demand of the guests there. At each of the bags ranging from 15K or more, can you imagine how much he scored at the launch?

See more of Paul's bags displayed at Naomi, as well as his website: http://paulherrerabags.com/

White Monarch

Red Anji

Nebula

Glimmer

Naomi is located at the 2nd floor of Bldg. B, SM Megamall, just near Carolina's.

Stylebreak's Skeleton Tops

I was bookmarking Multiply shopping sites in my browser last night when I came across Stylebreak. I have actually seen their stuff before (they're on my contacts list) and know they're more of the edgy, punky look with all the ripped bottoms they're selling.

I was attracted to their stuff, but know that the style just isnt me. Im more into the elegant, sexy, cutesy look, although on some days I do go haywire and just dress pretty edgy.

I love looking at ripped skinny jeans, i.e...

... but they're crossing the line for me. So when I was checking their stuff out again, I came across this gorgeous top which I am just salivating over till now:

This, I have to say, is my fave one.

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There's also another version, their Ballerina top:

inspired by this music video:

Unfortunately, I dont have the moolah right now especially after the Urban Bazaar so, this baby will have to wait a month or two.

Skeleton tops : P700 - P900

Ballerina top : P900

To order and browse their other products: Click

Portraits by Sam Charles

Sam Charles Hodgeson isnt just your any other ordinary portrait artist. What Sam Sharles paints are portraits of animals, i.e your pets. He's the one who Perez Hilton commissioned to have a portrait made of Teddy Hilton for his birthday. Here is Teddy by Sam:

Now isnt that just gorgeous?

Sam flew over to LA to talk with Perez first and get a feel of Teddy as a dog...

Here are a couple more from him:

Now I would really love it if I had a portrait made of my baby too...

How I wish Sam were here in the Philippines!

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