Thursday, April 14, 2011

Press + Respect = PRESSPECT!

Dear Fashion Media,

I bow to you all.

In the last couple of months, I have been bombarded with invitations to cover events, fashion shows, to interview a celebrity/personality and to be interviewed on live tv shows, go on a photo shoot and give talks in Colleges, throw parties, attend parties, dance, drink, meet with clients, friends and so much more.

As much as I wanted to attend them all, hindi kinaya ng Wonder Woman Powers ko. But you guys can! Bravo!! Grabe, lola na talaga ako.

Aside from having to attend events, I also need to take care of the business and my designs in the workshop. All that plus mothering 4 human beings (3 kids and an AG) and a brand new puppy.


Yesterday, I was at ANC News Channel to be interviewed about Green Couture.



A few hours later, I had to go back to the same station to be interviewed about Lifestyle Asia's Platinum Circle.



After that, I had to rush to Makati to attend Eric Raisina's Fashion Show at Shangri-la. An event that I so wanted to go to but didn't get to. WAAHH!!!


At 8:30 pm, I headed towards Fever at Sofitel as MEGA gave tribute to Manila's Most Stylish in which included me. (Only God knows why) Hihihi.




Thank you to my 2 UBER STYLISTS, my sisters, Janina and Lucille for taking care of me!

Today, April 14, I had to go to Intercontinental Hotel to attend a talk given by Nigel Barker and J. Alexander. As soon as they started to reveal beauty secrets, I had to leave to interview Eric Raisina in Makati Shangri-la. All this happened in a span of 2 hours.


Here he is assisting a shopper during my one on one with him.

Right now, I am actually missing the Fashion Watch of Jun Escario and Joel Escobar in Makati Shangri-la because I can't leave my store unattended. Will make it up to you, Jun! I know it will be great!




And then tonight, I confirmed my attendance to BELO's Event featuring the hot new body of Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez in Salon De Ning. Check out her BERRY BELO BEAUTIFUL photo!!! WOOTWOOT!!



Now, the reason I am writing about this is because I feel the need to clone myself with all these events. The reason I want to attend them all is because it is actually something that I am interested in, not as a blogger but as me, Candy Dizon.

Last week, I went to a talk given by Michael Hanz of NARS as he taught us how to put on make up. I have attended a lot of these seminars but this one stuck in my mind. After purchasing brushes, I now know how to blend eyeshadow and can't really go out of the house without eye make up anymore. That is a major sign of getting old and going bankrupt. Ang mahal kaya ng make up ngayon! I can't really do Ever Bilena after seeing the beauty of NARS and all the other expensive brands. But with all the events, putting on my own make up really saves me a lot of moolah!






One bonggang party after another! Grabe! I can imagine how stressed my skin must be with all that make up! Buti nalang I still use PONDS as my facial care which is not as expensive as La Mer. Speaking of Ponds, I went to their party at Fiamma the other day and had the chance to bond a little with Ms. Rissa Mananquil who looked radiant. To Ponds, thank you for refreshing my supply. I really am an avid user of your product.





There's still so much to write about and I just don't know where to begin. I need to get some sleep and recharge but I just don't know when that will happen.

In the meantime, to all the media/press people who have to go through this ten times more than I do, may God Bless you with more strength, energy and pain free feet for wearing high heels all day, all night, 7 days a week. You deserve a raise! Tell your bosses now!!

With much admiration,

Candifier

Monday, April 11, 2011

MEGA's 10 Most Stylish!

They called it Fashion Tribes. I got to choose 3 of my tribal mates for this shoot and I am so thankful that they said yes. We didn't know what clothes to bring for the shoot but somehow, we all jived we were all happy with the outcome.

Thank you to Ivy for letting us shoot in her beautiful clinic.



To Mitzi, Macky, Mary Ann and Ivy, it was fun working with you glamourous ladies.



See you in Fever Luxe Lounge this Wednesday!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Sinequanone, Summer and Jewels.

This summer, the Sinequanone woman gives free rein to her imagination, a flower of flowers in her own garden. This summer, the Sinequanone woman is no femme fatale, she goes unadorned in a decorous girl’s frock, recalling the simplicity of the starlet, just a dress at twilight, when the lights are low… light as a falling petal, in a pastel palette of white, beige, pale pink or nude.

Some will prefer flowing styles rich in color.
This summer, seduction will be a question of length.
There will be flowers everywhere, plus vertical stripes that are fun to wear.

Total elegance in a pretty jumpsuit, or a long slinky dress, worn with a biker jacket – or perhaps today’s ultra-narrow silhouette, with a little, three-quarter sleeve tailored jacket, or a suit in white or palest pink.

Trousers will find their way into her wardrobe again, light and flowing, wide-legged or even flared.
Skirts will be full, straight or flower – shaped.

Belts will be the must-have accessory and wide-brimmed hats will be fashionable, without forgetting a multitude of scarves in the hair, very much the nicely brought up young lady…

No femme fatale, but a femme fleur instead, complete with seventies music – a flower-child…she loves me, she loves me not, she loves me…
















In the Philippines, Sinequanone is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City, and SM Mall of Asia.

Jul B. Dizon Jewellery - EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and The Peninsula Manila

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

My New BFF!


I was being a lazy bum when suddenly, SC said, "Hey, It's Philippe Charriol by your door."

I said, "No way. Are you serious?"

"Yes I am sure! He's going to enter! Hurry with your make up!" she replied.

I dabbed on lipstick....

Let down my hair from my ponytail....
I was wearing slippers because I am stupid that way.....
so I quickly put on my shoes.

After a few seconds, I was out to assist him.

"How much is this? How much is that? What is this made out of? Is this silver? Is it gold?" Those are his questions which I answered politely with a great big smile. I didn't even want to blink.

He finally said, "Ok, I will take this one. What is your price? Please give me a discount as I am also in the same industry."

WHAT? A gazzilionaire asking for a discount? And then I thought, THAT'S why gazillionaires are gazzilionaires! Because they always ask for a discount!

I gave him his discount and said, "I will be back with my payment. By the way, my name is...." (searching for his business card but didn't find one, he was about to show me sunglasses with his name on it when I interrupted him and said) "Oh, I know who you are Sir and quite honestly, I am star struck like never before."

He was pleased with my statement. He left, came back, left money on the table and said he would be back the next day for the ring.

This morning, I came into the store, put on make up a tad bit more carefully and wore my shoes right away. Actually, I am still wearing it now because he is coming back up here after his lunch.

I waited like a child waiting for Christmas. Ok, maybe not THAT excitedly but still was nervous as I was going to be bold and ask him for a photo.

He arrived with Alexander. (Hottie alert!!!)

Anyway, we chatted a bit about where I went to school in the US. They could tell I went to California because of my accent. (Siyempre I laid it on even more when I was talking to them! Para ma-impress! And it worked! BWA HA HA!!)

They both complimented our pieces here in the store and asked me for my business card. Sigh....

By the door, they said bye to me in French. I am so glad I remembered the very little French that I know and said..."à tout à l’heure!!" They both giggled. (O diba?? KLAZZZ na naman ako!!!)

Here's proof that Philippe Charriol and Alexander are my new BFFs!


Let's have lunch soon guys!! (Naks! Asa pa ako!?)

Friday, April 1, 2011

Megan Fox for Armani.



I am so lezzy for Megan. I would totally make out with her anytime. I am also not happy with her choice of husband.

Nadal for Armani

Haven't seen anything this hot in a long time. Tastefully done yet it makes my mind imagine all sorts of things that do not really involve tennis balls.



Advantage Candifier!!!

The Fun in Jewelry Designing.

I do hope that you can come and join this talk that I am giving on April 16 from 1 to 4 pm at School Of Fashion and the Arts.

I will do my best to make it interesting, fun and try to bring out the jeweler in you.



Please reserve now.
SOFA
55 Paseo de Roxas Ave.
8928807 loc. 105

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: CANDY DIZON - Fashion | StyleBible.ph

Our summer collection will be available starting Monday, April 4 at Shangri-la and Peninsula branches.

Each piece is one of a kind so come early!

Thank you StyleBible for the feature.