MB Style Weekend Magazine Blogger Issue

photo credit: Filbert Kung

(striped blazer: Museum Clothing; harems: Dark White; white loose top: Oxygen; boots: Soule Phenomenon) 

Last August 19, I attended a photo shoot for a Manila Bulletin and Oxygen collaboration. The photos, along with an article, were featured in a blogger issue for Manila Bulletin's Style Weekend magazine which came out just last week. 

The shoot was set up against the beautiful, rugged walls of the historic Intramuros. The theme of the shoot was "Sartorialist" where we had to showcase our style whilst mashing up Oxygen pieces with our own clothes.

For the first look (as seen above), I paired my grey harems with a white loose top from Oxygen (which I've been wanting to acquire ever since I saw it during the Oxygen Party). I also threw in a striped blazer and bad ass boots to add character to the whole look.

photo credit: Filbert Kung 

(blazer: Love Vintage Manila; jeans: Oxygen; pocket tank: Oxygen; clogs: Zara)

 For the second look, I grabbed a pair of dark wash denims and a loose grey pocket tank (from Oxygen as well) and mashed them up with a B/W vintage blazer. The look was very Parisienne chic.

The photo shoot was fun albeit a bit tiring. 

And here are some behind-the-scenes snaps:

I looooved my make up!

Rosanna Aranaz of Little Miss Dress Up was also part of the shoot.

Here are a few of our "group" shots:

Now here's the final product:

The magazine cover...

To read the write up, click HERE.

CREDITS:

Photography: Filbert Kung
MUA: Albert Kurniawan
Hair: Deejay Mark Baquiran
Stylists: Kaye Villasenor & Ryuji Shiomitsu
Sittings Editor: Melo Esguerra
Article by Annie Alejo


And now I leave you with another "Crazy Kookie" shot!

Shopping: Mash Up's First Collection

Mash Up's first collection, "Desperately Wanting", is finally out!

Only six items left from the 17-piece collection!

So SHOP now!

MASH UP Teasers

Here they are, guys...the teaser photos for Mash Up's first collection, dubbed as "Desperately Wanting".

So what's in store for you @ Mash Up?

Cozy Knits

Styling Tip: Layer the long brown knit sweater over a black body con dress or over a black bra + black mini skirt combo and you're good to go for a crazy night out with friends.

Jackets

High Waist Culottes & Maxi Skirt

Maxi skirts are so hot right now. Channel a hippie-slash-rocker look with a maxi skirt, cropped shirt and bad- ass boots!

Floral Top & Gold Embroidered Vest

Dresses

All of these pieces are dear to my heart. I actually want to keep all of them! But I don't want to selfish...I want to share these amazing finds with you!

More pieces will be released during the Official Launch of the first collection this Friday @ 10:30PM!

For updates, add us on on Facebook.

Pieces will be sold via the Mash Up shop in Multiply (http://themashup.multiply.com).

NOTE: Pricing and sizing will be released during the launch on Friday. Reservations will only be accepted during Friday as well. So keep a tab on the pieces that you like and get ready to shop on Friday!

Here are 5 simple shopping rules you should follow on Friday:

1. If you see an item that you like, just say "Mashed Up!" to reserve it. 

2. Joy reservers are not allowed in the shop and they will be banned. Only reply with "Mashed Up!" if you're already sure that you're getting the item. 

3. Submit an order form once you get a confirmation from the seller that the item is already yours.

4. Upon submission of order form, you are given three (3) days to settle your payment. (You will receive a confirmation via SMS or email regarding your total).

5. Have fun styling your Mash Up pieces once you get them!  

Shipping of items is scheduled on every Sunday of the week. If payment is received on a Sunday, your item/s will be shipped on the Sunday of the following week.

That's it folks! Hope you support Mash Up!

Much Love,

Kookie :)

"MASH UP": Playing Stylist

 (skirt: thrifted; leopard print dress (worn as a top): thrifted; shoes: Soule Phenomenon)

Last Sunday, I had a photo shoot for my newest online shop baby...MASH UP. 

I've been trying to brew up an online clothing shop ever since I got my hands on this beautiful, thrifted sheer polka dot dress (which looked like it came from the 50's) circa year 2006. I knew that I had to share these amazing vintage and thrifted treasures to other young-at-heart rebels who take pleasure in one-of-a kind articles of clothing which can be mashed up with any personal piece from their closet.

Four years ago, I never really had the time to plan out the details for an online shop because I was just plain busy with work...

But now, four years after, I'm so excited to be finally releasing the first collection for MASH UP!

I'm still currently working on the actual shop site but I'm already done with the editing of the photos from the shoot. I will be posting teaser photos very, very soon!!!

For now, here are some behind-the-scenes snaps from the shoot.

Chynna, my model, getting prepped for the shoot. Isn't she pretty?

Teaching Chynna some poses...

Yes, I wore fluffy and comfy ladybug slippers because shoes aren't allowed in the photo shoot area. :)

I actually prepared 20 different looks for the shoot but due to time constraints, I ended up reusing some pieces over and over again just to save up on "clothes-change" time.

Checking out the photos with my amazing photographer, Sarah...

Of course I had to have a shoot of my own! Here's a candid shot of me looking stupid. Haha!

Are you guys already excited for Mash Up? I am!

Teaser photos to be posted this week!

I'll keep you guys posted once the shop is up. Please support Mash Up. :)

P.S. Did you guys notice the new blog header? It was a surprise for me from the lovely Camille of Big Bangs Theory. Super thanks, Camille! I love it!