Project 9: The Tiara Fits. (SOLD OUT!)

When women were younger, the idea of being a princess was a dream. A wish your heart makes, as Cinderella happily sings. I imagined a fairy tale kingdom, bathed in lavender and pink where you had unlimited supply of pets, talents and gobs of attention. Perhaps, that’s why we all went to ballet school. As young girls, we all hoped to evoke the same grace and poise in our frou-frou and tights, just like Disney Princesses.

Still my favorite Princess.

But as you grow up, you realize that being a princess is difficult… especially for those around you. That sitting pretty waiting for your prince is boring and impossible. We were introduced to a new line up --- Mulan, Leia, Padme, Xena and Fiona, beautiful princesses who doubled as fairy godmothers, conscious that we must fight off evil spells and chase dreams ourselves. Recently, the nation Kingdom of BendSnap, per Royal decree, has ordered those of royal mind and spirit to look like one.

Jewels & Copper Wire Headband, P200.

ONE PIECE ONLY.

See, even stars wanna wear something like it! Haha.

Model: Dani

Hurry! You should contact me now @ risamail@yahoo.com!

Project 8: Flights of Fancy

For something so light, it packs so much statement.

Prepare for takeoff. Ready, set, buy!

Feather Headband --- Not for sale yet. I promise I'll get better and I'll sell them to you when that day comes. :) Basically, it's a thin headband wrapped with purple ribbon and adorned with bright teal and peacock feathers.

Feather Necklace with silver chain,

P250

They say that birds of a feather flock together. And it doesn't get more true when it comes to friendship. Thanks Chrys for modelling! :) An afternoon with you brought out the "artist" in me.

Model: Chrys

If you want to order your very own feather necklace, email me at risamail@yahoo.com or text me at 09166121151. :)

Project 7: The Arithmetic of Accessorizing

This week, I've been experimenting on some new stuff to show in the bazaar. With a good soundtrack and some new materials to work on, I've conjured up new accessories. This time, it's all about our favorite grade school accessory and Manhattan Princesses' choice of helmet, headbands.

And now, on to my beautiful arithmetic:

My NEWEST ONE-OF-A-KIND head piece!

Denim Flower Headband
P250

Pink Headband with denim flower and lace. Equally quirky and feminine, the flower headband also has pink gems.

World, meet Dani, my smart Engineer-friend. Thanks Dani! :)

Contact me now!!! :)

Or better yet, drop by our bazaar this Saturday at LGV where I'll be displaying my stuff. I'll post details soon!

DIY: Recess Time Well Spent

Looking back on it, 4 or 5 years can go really fast.

One day you’re sizing up your classmates and professors, and the next day you’re absolutely certain about where you stand in the classroom pecking order. And for most, going back to school stirs up familiar feelings of anxiety and grief, as well as the sweetest memories of seeing friends, buying new supplies and composing new-year resolutions. One of mine is to be a savvier shopper and start making my own things.

OOPS! Sorry, I forgot to take "before" photos of my remodeled drawstring bucket bag. :)

Indeed, I’m beginning this semester in a very nostalgic mood, already squeamish at the idea that 4 months from now, I’ll be done with school.

Update!

Limited Products Sold Out:

1) Fabric Bangle (in these particular prints)

2) Batik Print Scarf (maybe next month again if I get more orders!)

3) Barbie Scarf

4) Blair Pendant Necklace

Don't worry, I still have materials left for the others. Enjoy your loot and happy shopping everyone! :)

Nothing New.

If not for the Vietnam War, I totally see myself living in the swinging sixties. The Beatles, tie-dye, and people who don't give a damn about combing their hair. But the hippie attitude and sixties style is still alive, especially in my blog.

Channel them fashionable hippies with bend&snap head scarves, beads, batik prints and psychedelic art.

Oh, and last Saturday was our exhausting but very successful Plueys shoot. I jumped at the opportunity of being around people with professional cameras and girls who were all dressed up. And my photoshoot invasion follows. Presenting, the newest addition to the blog:

My Purple and Blue Floral Scarf

Purple & Blue Floral Scarf: P170

Bangles: Bendsnap

Model: Bea

Other posters that I made:

It was just the First Day of School and I'm already staying up till 5 A.M. Give praise to afternoon classes!

Project 6: I'm a Barbie Girl (SOLD OUT!)

In a Barbie World

Life in plastic,

It's fantastic.

You can brush my hair.

Undress me everywhere.

Imagination,

Life is your creation.

(The Barbie & Ken models here are actually siblings. I should really start crediting my photos.)

This is me paying homage to the sexiest and most well-rounded 50-year old woman alive. Happy 50th, Barbie! And like the blonde bombshell, don't be afraid to experiment with fashion.

Barbie Scarf, P160

New & Limited!

Wear it as a headband, bandanna, bag scarf, wrist cuff, whatever.
Kelly Misa, is that you?

Kim, thanks so much for being such a trooper! The de Sagun's owe you so much :)

Contact me now!

In other news, I am thrilled to talk in our Freshmen Orientation about the business (Yes, this!) and about my college on Monday. Not so thrilled about my productivity level. Sometimes I'm too ambitious for my own good. Then again, I grew up playing with the ultimate career woman in the planet who was able to hit 50 without a hint of wrinkle, cellulite or varicose vein.

Oh and if any of you still have Barbie's plastic shoes, may I please have them? Something fancy and less pink might just be created.

Off to sleep,

Businesswoman Barbie ;)

DIY: The Scientist

Before Fraulein Maria taught us the Do-Re-Mi's and before Gossip Girl's watchful maid Dorota showed us what a Surrogate Mom really means, there was Rosie, the helpful droid from the Jetson's cartoons.

George Lucas, MIT geeks, lazy yuppies, you, me. We all wished we had one and apparently, you don't need to be a scientist to build one. Now, I have my very own robot hanging on my neck. No screws required.

All this robot talk is getting me excited for Transformers 2. In true Perez Hilton style, here's Mr. I wanna have your babies himself, Shia LaBeouf, on his way to my house. Nice Shirt Shia!