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Solo’s Online Model Search Winners in Collection 2013
Gosh, have you felt the heat of summer already? I’m pretty sure you have. When March 1 hit last Friday, I have to admit, it was scorching hot up to the point that I thought that the aircon of my car was broken already. But today (Sunday), it rained. I guess to make up for the heat of the past 2 days. And to celebrate the coming of the summer season, Solo, has already released their latest collection as well. The collection is actually modeled by the 2 grand winners of their Online Model Search Competition in 2012.
Winners, Derek Espinosa and Ganiel Krishan who are both 18 years old rose above the many hopefuls aiming to be Solo’s new brand ambassadors. Standing at 6’2, Derek said what makes him a good model is because of his kind heart and versatile personality. Apart from modeling, Derek is also a business management student who loves to play sports like basketball, swimming and running. The pair got to experience a photo shoot with Doc Marlon, one of the most sought out fashion photographers in the Philippines. “Being in the solo shoot was a very wonderful experience. Doc Marlon did the shoot and he was really nice and artistic. His creativeness inspired me to do much better”, Ganiel said. Studying mass communications at Far Eastern University, this outgoing half-Indian, half-Filipina beauty is also talented in the field of music and acting. While both love modeling, Ganiel wants to pursue an acting career while Derek wants to become a successful businessman in the future.
Derek and Ganiel had an awesome time on set, modeling trendy and hot pieces from Solo’s summer collection. Consisting of bikinis, tops and shorts, the collection boasts a fun and bright theme, befitting the vibe of what summer is all about. This season, Solo incorporates popular trends to its collection such as stripes, color blocking and Aztec prints. For colors, it’s a blend of warm hues such as orange, red and yellow mixed with cool hues such as blue and green.
The summer collection is already out in Solo stores nationwide! Make sure to check it out and have a fashionable, fun-tastic summer!
For more information, visit www.solo.com.ph. Connect with Solo thru Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram @MySoloOnline. Watch out for the next Solo Online Model Search this coming August!
WEAR MY DESIGN Grand Winners for Ensembles Spring 2013
Last year, 5 lucky women won the Wear My Design Contest for Spring 2013. They were chosen out of almost a hundred entries submitted by fashion designers nationwide. The five designers and their winning creations are part of the Ensembles Spring 2013 Collection. They are scheduled to be available in the stores nationwide this February 2013.
Check out the press release below.
Want to WEAR MY DESIGN?
With the rise of Philippine fashion comes the emergence of young, hopeful designers who get the chance to showcase their talent and creativity to the whole nation.Ensembles has given this wonderful opportunity to 5 lucky ladies as they won the Wear My Design Contest for Spring 2013. They were chosen out of almost a hundred entries submitted by designer hopefuls nationwide. Among the wide array of prizes they have won, the best part is that they get to live out their dream of being acknowledged as a designer, and their winning designs worn by ladies all over the country.
So who are the 5 grand winners of the Wear My Design contest? Ensembles is proud to present the 5 young designers and their winning creations: IONALA by Regina Natividad, BOSS OF PARADISE by Mymy Ludovico, FUTURISTIC SPRING by Michelle Sarmiento, PEPLUM DRESS by Pamela Victoria and ANDREI by April Joy Dela Cruz.Being no strangers to the world of fashion, 4 out of 5 of these gals have been fashion design students. When asked if she had a hard time coming up with a concept, Pamela, the only one who didn’t take up a design course, said, “Not quite. I just thought of a concept that would fit a stylish woman in a corporate world and something that is understated yet elegant and would add a stylish twist to a normal office outfit.”
Carmina in Iolana by Regina Natividad Php1595
Carmina in Iolana by Regina Natividad Php1595
Surely, all the hard work and effort these designers have put into their creations were all born from an inspiration. For Regina, it took a sentimental purpose for her to get that creative spark. What was her inspiration? “My daughter who passed away. Her name is Iona, which is why Iolana is the name of my entry”, she said. When it comes to the obstacles they encountered, meeting the deadline was a common problem. “It just so happened that I had other commitments to do at that time, that’s why I ended up submitting the garments on the very last day of submission”, answered April.
What made these ladies win was because they captured the essence of what an Ensembles woman embodies. “One who is confident, knows the trends and can carry it well. She can stand on her own and can stand out at the same time”, as described by Mymy. Also, they got to play out one of the key aspects of Ensembles, which is versatility. “The dress can be worn from day to night. Just put on a blazer for work matched with stunning stilettos then take the blazer off for night outs”, Michelle said, pertaining to her dress. Wearing one of the winning designs is CarminaVillaroel who just recently got married to longtime partner Zoren Legaspi. When asked what she thought of the winning styles? “Wow, these are from non-professional designers? They look flattering and practical, perfect for me and my busy schedule!”
The winning creations are to be released as part of the Spring 2013 Collection of Ensembles and is scheduled to hit the stores nationwide this February 2013.So, do you think you have what it takes to become a designer? Then join the next Wear My Design contest which will be held from May 1- June 30, 2013! Watch out for it! Who knows, it could be your creation that will be featured in our next spring 2014 collection!
For more information, visit www.ensembles.com.ph. Or visit our facebook page facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.
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Check out the other winning designs here:
Peplum Dress by Pamela Victoria P1595
Peplum Dress by Pamela Victoria P1595
Futuristic Spring by Michelle Sarmiento Php1595
Futuristic Spring by Michelle Sarmiento Php1595
Carmina in Peplum Dress by Pamela Victoria P1595
Carmina in Peplum Dress by Pamela Victoria P1595
Carmina in Another Color of Futuristic Spring by Michelle Sarmiento Php1595
Carmina in Another Color of Futuristic Spring by Michelle Sarmiento Php1595
Boss of Paradise by Mymy Ludovice Php1895
Boss of Paradise by Mymy Ludovice Php1895
Andre by April Joy Dela Cruz Php1695
Andre by April Joy Dela Cruz Php1695
My Top Melissa Picks
If I had all the money in the world, these are the Melissa shoes that I will buy.
Donna
Donna
Melissa
Fly high with these angel shoes.
Melissa Amazonas
Melissa Amazonas
Melissa Love II – PHP 3995
Melissa Love II
Peace II
Peace II
Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon VII Ball Purple Blue PHP 5999
Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon VII
What about you? What are your favorites? :0
Yosi Samra in the Philippines
Yosi Samra has been here in the Philippines since last year (I think around October 2011 – correct me if I am wrong). Here in the Philippines, you can actually get a hold of their products from GAS Greenbelt 3, 2/F Trinoma Mall, 2/F Powerplant Mall, 2/F Alabang Town Center and 2/F SM Mall of Asia. I guess one of the reasons why these kind of shoes click (foldable shoes) is that many women right now are commuters and travelers thus always looking for that compact thing that they can bring along with them to wherever.
According to their website, it was in 2009 that Yosi had created a ballet flats that would be able to fold up. He called it the Samra, thus the name Yosi Samra. Since then, the Samra line expended to an array of leathers, satins, patents, suedes that would fit all of the needs and WANTS of every woman.
To give you an idea, each flat can conveniently fold up into a 4.5” x 3” package.
When you check out the Yosi Samra Website, you will see that there are really a lot of items in this line.
They already have the flipflops, Ezra Handbags, Ariel Loafers, Classics, Kid’s Classics and the classics in different designs such as printed ones, cap toes, textured, ankle chains, two toned, metallic, tie dyed, quilted, water color, mosaic, spring floral, color blocked, polkadots, striped, leather and bridal.
If you ask me what are my favorites, here’s my rundown.
#1 – Flip Flops
Two Tone Flip Flop
#2 – Ezra Serpent
Ezra Serpent
#3 Ariel Ostrich
Ariel Ostrich
#4 Samra Captoe Tweed
Samra Captoe Tweed
#5 Samara Ankle Chain
Samara Ankle Chain
#6 Samara Colorblock Patent
Samara Colorblock Patent
#7 Patent Stripe
Patent Stripe
#8 Samara Bride (Lucky No. 8)
Samara Bride
For use in the future. 
What about you? What are your favorites?
For more information, check out the Yosi Samra Philippines Facebook Fanpage.
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