Hair comes the bride...

My next big project!

No, I'm not getting married. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No. No. But I did say "I do." when my sister asked me to make the tuttifruiti accessories for their wedding. But a lot can happen in 10 months... recession, a change in theme, an aversion to hair froufrou or mad cow disease. It's the classic chick lit formula.

I'm so excited over all the possibilities for my "something new". Like everything Bend & Snap related, this will provide me laughter, escapism, amusement and as much bliss as the finale kiss in the chapel. And I hope to do the same for the entourage.

For better, or for worse. :)

Oh Tavi

By now, you guys are probably already fans of Sea of Shoes, but have you heard about Style Rookie?


When I first read Sea of Shoes in 2008, I wished I was as stylish as Jane Aldridge was when I was 16. Fast forward to January 2010 -- this time I found out about Tavi Gevinson from Style Rookie. Far from her blog's name, she makes me wish I was as fashion forward as she is when I was 13!

To think she started her blog in 2008!

When I was 13 I already knew that I loved clothes and dressing up, but at that time I had very little knowledge of the fashion industry. Unlike Nissy who did Vogue back then (see her Glossy post), sadly, what I knew was limited to what I saw on TV and local fashion/teen magazines. Candy mag, anyone? :p

So I just find it amazing that someone at 13 is already making waves in the fashion world. Blogging, sitting front row at the shows of some of the biggest names in the industry, getting featured in Paris Vogue, and even giving her perspective on the whole bloggers vs. journalists issue (which I didn't even know 'til I read about it in her blog).

all photos are from Style Rookie

Her style probably won't appeal to everyone, but I love her take on layering and piling on articles of clothing when I'm in the mood for texture in my outfits. She's a great source of inspiration on how to throw on stuff in a new way especially on days when shopping for new stuff is not an option, and when I have already run out of ideas on how to maximize my closet.

View her blog here (if you haven't seen it yet!)


By Cheska for Bend & Snap

Aztec

Item Name: Aztec

Php 450

Beaded necklace with ribbon

Made to Order

Comes in 2 colors: black and white

blue, silver and magenta

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Scoop Back Minidress

Item Name: Scoop Back Minidress

Php 1,100

Comes in 2 colors:

Metallic Purple

Blue

Other details:
waist: 27 1/2"
length: 31"

chest: 30"

dip (back): 12"
spandex material - one size fits all

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Cowl Neck Blouse

Item Name: Old Rose Cowl Neck Blouse

Php 800

Other details:
length: 26 1/2"
waist: 28"

ITY spandex material

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Super-Charmed Kind of Life

Item Name: Super-Charmed Kind of Life

Php 350

Lucky charm beads necklace

LIMITED!

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Lace Cropped Top

Item Name: Lace Cropped Top
Php 800

Other details:
length: 16"
chest: 34"
dip (neck): 8"
fits small to medium frames

Item Name: Faux the Love of Gold

Php 500

black and gold floral patches chain necklace

Made to order

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Lace Cami

Item Name: Maroon Lace Cami
Php 900

Other details:
waist: 36" (A-line)
length: 26 1/2"
chest: 33"
dip (neck): 7 1/2"
fits small to medium frames

Loose Fit

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Rayon Tank Dress

Item Name: Rayon Tank Dress

Php 1000

Comes in 2 colors:

old rose

pink peach

Other details:
length: 38"
chest: 34"
Fits small to medium frames

Shoulder sleeve detail

Item Name: Sewing Once... Sewing Twice

Php 450

Crochet bib with ribbon

Made to Order

Item Name: Here I Bow Again

Php 500

Rhinestones-studded bowtie necklace (used as a headband in the photos)

LIMITED

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Zip Code

Item Name: Zip Code
Php 450

Zipper bib necklace

Available in 4 colors: black, white, hot pink, and fuchsia

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Floral Pencil Skirt

Style Name: Floral Pencil Skirt
Php 850

Other details:
waist: 27"
length: 23 1/2"
Fits small to medium frames

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Studded Mesh Top

Item Name: Studded Mesh Top
Php 900

Other details:
length: 25"
dip: 8"
fits small to medium frames

Loose Fit

Item Name: Get Lei'd

Php 550

black and silver floral patches chain necklace

Made to Order

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Blue's Dews/ The Tribe Has Spoken

Item Name: Blue's Dews

Php 400

mini blue fabric flowers and black chain necklace

Made to order

Item Name: The Tribe Has Spoken

Php 700

red, blue, yellow beaded star necklace

Made to order

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Velvet Pouf Skirt

Item Name: Velvet Pouf Skirt
Php 1,100

Comes in 3 colors:

Green

Pink

Red

Other details:
waist: 26-27"
length: 16"
fits small to medium frames
velvet fabric

with side pockets

Contact us through email (emailbendsnap@gmail.com) or our Facebook account.

Pick-ups available at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City).

Look Book

Cat's out of the bag...and Meowwwwrrrr!!! Click to view our Look Book.

Photography: Joseph Pascual and Bia Catbagan

Makeup: Cathy Mirasol

Styling: Risa de Sagun and Monica Sison

Models: Lia Albano and Dior Dy

Pick-ups at Ayala Heights and Loyola Grand Villas (Quezon City)

Glossy

Vogue was my favourite reading material as a child. Other kids were reading Sweet Valley High and Betty & Veronica, but I was reading Vogue. (Mum's got 6 sisters and 1 brother so yeah, do the math.)

I mostly poured over the glamorous photos rather than read what was on the glossy pages but I've basically been obsessed with fashion and lifestyle magazines since I was like 7 or 8. I was just so impressed by the art, beauty, style and overall savoir faire of magazines. Vogue, among many other titles, is the reason why I've decided to major in Journalism.

Imagine my delight when I saw scans of fashion ads that, to this day, are so vivid in my long-term memory! I present to you, la mode du mon enfance.

Azzedine Alaïa, 1980s

Gianni Versace, 1990s

(photos via Facehunter and Google Images)

You can laugh and scoff all you want but, ironically enough, they're all making a comeback: leopard print, lace, bodysuits, pastels, lamé, latex and supermodels are all the rage these days.

What was the fashion of your childhood?

xoxo

NISSY

http://incognitoglam.blogspot.com

By Denise San Jose for Bend & Snap

Meet the Blogging Squad

You know what to do. Click on the images to make them grow!

L-R: Francesca, Denise, Andy, Gail, Cathy and Alexi.

Not in the photo: Triccie and Farrah

I asked help from these gorgeous ladies to provide content for "Girlie Slant", so you won't have to get sick of my virtual monologues. (I know, I have to find a way to enable the comments! Ha ha! It's been a year... Help!) So now we have more writers, more insight, more visual treat and blog posts coming your way.

I was so surprised that they were as excited as I was, so I decided to have a micromini shoot for the blogging team as well. Their enthusiasm made me feel so light, invigorated and inspired and I hope that they'll have the same effect on you. Truly, ask and you shall receive. Text and you shall find!

On that note, any thoughts on why my comments are still disabled? Help!

Have an awesome weekend everyone! Remember to fit in some play into the mix and to fan us on Facebook!

XOXO,

Risa

And the Miley song was onnn...

Become a FANGIRL/GUY of Bend & Snap in Facebook today. Now, scream!!!

Sneak Peek!

I know, I promised to fill you in with behind the scenes magic from our shoot. I got lazy, then busy, and alas, I got sick and proved to be the worst blogger ever. Oops.

Then Bia (our awesome photographer/photogenic lady) sent me an email with the subject "Art for art's sake" and just like that, something begins to pound in my chest and I let out a huge Tarzan yell/shriek/OMG! Next week is going to be pretty hazy, so keep posted!

PS: Meet the latest Bend & Snap ladies, Lia and Dior! And a big ALOHA to Cathy for the pretty pretty makeup :) New clothes and accessories coming to the store NEXT WEEK!

Love, Risa