Cebu PROM Directory

Prom is fast approaching and I thought I'd help out all my high school/ college readers by sharing my Cebu Prom Directory. These people are on my go-to list when it comes to designers and make-up artists so enjoy!

Designers:

Fashion Feature: BREE ESPLANADA

I like Bree, I like Bree a lot. Probably not as much as he loves blood and ripped flesh from Zombie Movies but, I like him enough to make him my very first featured fashion designer- another thing I like, designing. My adoration for Bree began even when I first heard about him in April 2011 as a contestant for Cebu Young Deisgners Competition (where he bagged 4th place) and fast forward to 2013, I like him even more- Francisco Lachoski, Darren Criss , Rami Malek, and Bruno Mars ogling aside. (I only know who Bruno Mars is! haha)

[Bree's entries for Cebu Young Fashion Designers 2011]

Bree Esplanada ventured into fashion designing at the prime age of 16 while he was still a student at the Cebu Institute of Technology where he took up Graphic Designing. Back then, he was designing clothes just to pass the time. What a way to make something out of a hobby! From graphics to garments and graphics ON garments, he’s definitely made a name for himself in the world of designing. And although he hasn’t quite gotten to his goal of opening a shop and moving to New York to start an “exciting life” just yet, best expect that in time, he will! From 4th place at the CYDC’s and a participant of the 2nd Look of style awards in Rockwell, Manila, Bree is definitely paving the path to turning Bree Esplanada into a household name.

[Fun Wear for Ms.Bulgaria; Queen of Cebu 2012 Coronation Night]

His constructed sportswear and other design aesthetics has done him good. He’s designed for Re United Fashion for a cause held at The Ayala, The ABSTRAQ Fashion show, the official launching of Blanc Magazine and has made his mark on prestige Cebu events such as The Queen of Cebu and Miss Cebu just to name a few. He’s also worked with big names in the local industry such as Furne One, Jun Escario and is currently apprenticing for our very own Edwin Ao. A pretty impressive list for someone who just started.

[Black Extension for Sun Star, November 2012]

I’ve gotten to know Bree over lunch and coffee and I’m not trying to pull his leg here (but if the leg is pulled- by all means, teach me your greatness!) and he’s definitely one talented Kat. Needed spell check intended, I meant Kat for Katniss Everdeen which apparently, he pretends  to be for fun. That, or a Victoria Secret model. He’s enlightened me a lot about the fashion world which I hope to be a part of in the very near future and his parting words, “trust your instincts”, hit the core. He told me that in fashion, we’ve all got our own philosophies- a fruit bowl of ideas if you asked me, and it’s up to you to make the most out of it. Trust your instincts- CHECK!

 

[Ms. Cebu Pre Pageant Night 2012]

So what else does Bree like to do when he’s not off somewhere getting lost in fabrics on top of pretty fabrics or up to well, greatness? Watching American Horror story and quirky sitcoms to pass the time. Aside from this, and quote that, “I’ve been dying to put this in here”, Bree loves being on top! If you know what I mean ;)

Thanks a bunch, Bree! Til next time. I’m looking forward to sharing intimate details with you- you’re the best!

To contact Bree Esplanada: 09223642825/ eandybrian@yahoo.com
Official Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bree-Esplanada/315276095202790

Dressing For 2013

To welcome all you fashion fanatics to the new year, I thought I’d do some research on the next big thing in fashion for the year 2013. Especially since I couldn’t sit well with emerald being the pantone of the year- how do they expect me, a morena at its finest, to stomach emerald? I don’t know yet, but I will try my hardest.

In all honesty, I’m not such a big fan of trends. I like to hold off trends until they’ve died down or before they start or hardly at all. Last year, silhouettes were a really big deal and so were detachable collars, tie-dyed bikers shorts and whatnot- all which until now, I own none of. I’ve always been sort of a sloppy dresser, always in something too big or too boyish, if boho ever made it’s comeback, I’d be a shoe-in!

But I made a promise to start dressing more maturely this year. By this I mean, I promised Paolo I would dress more femininely and until now, I am still trying to figure out what the hell that means. And according to my research, if I am going to abide by any trend, 2013 is going to be that year!

[source: http://weconnectfashion.com/fido/getarticle.fcn?&type=trends&SearchString=S/S+2013&id=737870PW0000094&start=5&tr=8]

PIN UP GIRLS, DRIVING MISS DAISY AND EVERYTHING FANCY SHMANCY!

The 50's are IN and SO AM I!

From the runway

Color palette for 1950's dressing

On other news, here are some of their fashion forecasts:

One way- ALL the way:  Last year’s fashion had to do with a lot of color blocking. Bright hues on top of bright hues and lots of neon. This year, I am glad to say we can all take a break from that a dress down in one colored pieces. Black on black? I am in.

Pattern palooza: I’m guessing this goes beyond the floral patterned pants. I want bold patterned silk pants, I’m thinking Andy Warhol on my jeans and suite then it’ll be a good day!

Futurama drama: If we can’t live it yet (flying cars and teletransporting), then I guess we can always dress it! I guess my metallic pants weren’t such a risqué buy after all. Cannot wait to buy myself these:

Bare-ing it: Mid-riffs, Bralets, Peek-a-boo cut outs. I pass. Or… I baring my back is good enough, right?

In Darkness There Is Light: This year has soo much variety, I’m loving it! We’ve got a lot of mixing and matching going on for this year, folks. There seems to be some romance going on between our brights and blacks- opposites I am willing to work with.

Sporty Spice: 4 words: THIS IS MY YEAR!

Leather It Up: Leather shorts, leather pants, leather skirts, leather dresses, leather tops. I think I just died.

If you’re asking me for my verdict, I would definitely have to say that this year was made for power dressing and making big BIG statements. There is definitely no room for mediocrity when it comes to dressing anymore, people. IT’S TIME TO GO BIG OR GO HOME!

What are you excited for?