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!

Nobody Enjoys Long Distance

But 240 kilometers is well worth it for a great vintage find. Never mind if you picked up Ralph from Session Road or eyeballed Marc from a squalid storehouse.

Back from rainy Baguio, I finally started work in Metro Magazine the other day. Because I'm guilty of space-staring when there's nothing to do, I was ecstatic to have my hands full and my feet moving on my first day of work. I can't wait to write and interview and style and learn how to layout and edit. For now though, this is how I play with clothes.

Photo Inspiration 1: Igorot Thoughts

We were greeted with Plueys weather during our trip to the cold North. And because we couldn't stop and smell the flowers, we had to settle for our own cultural tours --- shopping trips to the marketplace and a sojourn to our own Sleep temples at The Manor. I wish we had the chance to appreciate the city though and take in some Cordillera culture. See I still know my HEKASI.

Igorot by risasa featuring Forever21 accessories

Photo Inspiration 2: Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see...

Strawberry by risasa featuring Marc Jacobs bags

Photo Inspiration: In Praise of Purple Plowers HAHA!

PurpleFlorals by risasa featuring American Eagle Outfitters

Saturday will be Plueys day. Wait for it.