Finally, we have Sebago in the Philippines! The iconic shoe brand, known for its penny loafers and its breakthrough leather boat shoes (called Docksides), opened at Greenbelt 3 last week and boy, were they were off to a busy start. Celebrities really went out of their way to be at this event, and they went straight for the shoes. 

Sebago had its classic designs in practically every color of the rainbow. I personally had a hard time choosing which shoe to try on only because I couldn’t decide on which one was cuter! I loved its easy casual styles and really enjoyed how comfortable they were on my feet. In the end I chose two pairs of shoes: the two-toned leather boots for my fiance (of course, I didn’t forget about him) and the penny loafers in a caramel color for me. 

Brothers Gilson Chu, Managing Director of Shoemaker’s Shop with Gifford Chu, President of Shoemaker’s Shop. 

Sebago prides itself of its supreme quality as each pair of Docksides are hand stitched to this day.

Designer Jessica Tan Gan sports her pair of Docksides. 

Laureen Uy.

Me with Tim Yap and Carla Humpries.

Xandra Rocha.

Ornusa Cadness, Sanya Smith and Tessa Prieto-Valdes.

Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero turn the ferris wheel of Docksides.

Me and my lovely pair of Sebagos.

So many to choose from.

This one’s kind of cute! 

Designer Rhett Eala with Philippine Azkal James Younghusband.

Georgia Schulze-Del Rosario.

Sam Richelle and Anton del Rosario.

Kaya F.C. player Nate Burkey, trying on a pair of Sebago boots.

Here are the next set of photos from Face Off Filipino Bridal Collection 2012—this is part two of a three-part series. I know I really went trigger-happy with this fashion show. But I was really very inspired by this. Each dress told a story. It was as if I watched 40 incredibly stylish brides walk down the aisle. 

Enjoy the photos!

Rhett Eala. 

This beautiful dress was hand painted.

Close up shot.

Jun Escario.

Big and sparkly.

The best accessory for the gown: the groom.

Joel Escober’s black and white dress.

Veejay Floresca.

All the frills.

The bigger the better.

Arcy Gayatin.

Back detail.

OJ Hofer.

Menswear-inspired gown.

Sassa Jimenez.

Beautiful detail.

Mermaid silhouette.

Rajo Laurel.

Geisha-inspired gown.

Modern oriental.

Obi belt. 

Jerome Lorico.

Feminine and romantic design.

Low-cut.

Dennis Lustico.

The gown looks so soft and delicate.

I love the embellished design underneath the sheer fabric.

Tonichi Nocom.

Rosette design.

This Rhett Eala gown is one of my favorites.

The train of this Jun Escario gown is just divine. 

Plains & Prints has a new endorser: she’s super stylish, beautiful and everyone loves her. She is none other than celebrity stylist Liz Uy!

I’m sure most of you have seen the billboards all over the metro, so you know that she is now the newest face of the clothing brand. But what you didn’t know is that Liz has been styling practically every Plains & Prints campaign for the past six years. From working behind the camera she is now in front of it, as she now represents the brand. It is really an endorsement that is well deserved, as Liz really worked hard to get to where she is. It also helps that she is super talented and gorgeous, but more importantly, she is real. What you see is what you get. This is why everyone loves being around her.

The big reveal was last week and her family, friends and members of the press all went to support her. The event was a success, as we were able see (and buy) the latest Plains & Prints collection, and ask Liz anything we wanted to know about her. Here are photos from the launch. 

The latest Plains & Prints collection designed by Rhett Eala.

Liz’s best friend Raymond Gutierrez introduces her.

Liz Uy is Plains & Prints’s newest endorser.

Rhett and Liz.

Audience Q & A.

DJ Badkiss.

Preview’s Daryl Chang and Chalk’s Bianca Santiago-Reinoso.

Raymond Gutierrez.

I went in the store and saw lots of pieces that I wanted.

Bright accessories. 

Their denim line looks good too. 

Shirts and jeans.

I snapped photographer Marc Nicdao taking a photo of his work. 

Victor Basa and Divine Lee.

With Divine.

Plains & Prints designer Rhett Eala.

Laureen Uy and Rico Blanco.

The lovely Liz Uy.