STATUS Magazine's Fame Issue feat. Ashley Rickard's

It's my blog, and I'll shamelessly plug if I want to. 

For all you readers out there who are currently in the Philippines, seriously, get yourself a copy of the new March issue of Status Magazine. I interned with them for the last couple of months (and hey, while you're at it, send in an application, they're looking for a new me fashion intern), and I hate that I can't get my hands on this issue since it has an editorial shot by Perou featuring Danica Magpantay. 

And if you're not currently in the Philippines, check out the magazine online at statusmagonline.com

Plus, HOW GORGEOUS IS THAT COVER!? (Good job Pat D!)

The Return

I'm back! Wow, it's been MONTHS since I last touched this. Last year was a rollercoaster and if there's one thing I learned, it's that the whole life and lemons thing is real only if you know how to make lemonade. If you don't then use the lemons for something else. 

Zara brown sweater; H&M striped dress; Zara bag; Casio watch (not pictured); SamCas bracelet; shoes from Hong Kong.

Writing a whole entry about what's been happening to me for the past few months would be like writing a novel about someone's first time, but in all seriousness, there were a lot of firsts, a lot of lasts, and a whole lot of fun that came my way last year.

Why Music Videos Were Invented

Ok, so I'm sure most of you have noticed that I've totally been MIA. Yep, ever since work started, I've got no time to update the my blog. 

Funny thing is, the last post was meant for a blog I was supposed to create for the Status Magazine website (which was killed) and Polyvore automatically posted it straight to my blog. Haha! I was thinking about deleting it but since a lot of you enjoyed it, I decided to keep it. 

Short but sweet, it's a video worth watching and it's definitely why music videos were created in the first place (unlike all the garbage we see on TV now). Duran Duran vs. The Supers. Bring all the classics back!

P.S. How freaking excited are you for the Marni x H&M collaboration!?

The Perks and Cons

Perks and press cons that is.

Philippine Fashion Week is over for me (it officially ends Sunday) and it's been a pretty tiring week. Lots of running in heels, writing, and booze to keep myself sane. Oh, and becoming fashion roadkill (with matching bruise, just in time for Halloween) basically sums up the finale of fashion week for me. 

That being said, I'm beginning to really fall in love with STATUS, especially with the STATUS team. The work is hard, but the perks and the people make up for it.

Case in point, yesterday one of my editors assigned me to attend a press con for MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking), a campaign that promotes freedom and human rights. Rock band Evaline and MTV VJ Holly would be at the press con to answer our questions. 

But turns out, the set-up was that each person would have a one-on-one interview with VJ Holly and Evaline for 10 minutes each. Ok, at that point I kind of just died a little bit.

Aside from the obvious, I had a pretty awesome time at the press-con because I met so many new people including Jam 83.3's DJ Sasha (it's a radio station here in Manila). We got to talk a bit and she's really cool. 

I went to go interview Holly first, and the girl is gorgeous! On top of that, she was so sweet and adorable and I really loved her cross tattoo.

Next up was Evaline, an up and coming rock band who's toured with Placebo and the Young Guns. The fan girl inside me was jumping, I mean come on! Six gorgeous rockstars, and they were all mine for a good 10 minutes! HAHA! 

This is super embarrassing to post, but whatever, it was so awkward just standing there just in the middle, so I wanted to be all fun and do something. This corny pose was all I could think of. So sad!

Read about the STATUS blog entry about the press con here and learn more about MTV EXIT at their website.

Status Magazine Internship

Hey! So I've been a busy girl. I recently got another internship here in Manila with a really cool magazine called Status

Based here in Manila, it's actually an international magazine that is sold here in Manila and in selected book store in Singapore and New York. But don't worry, if you don't live in any of these areas, you get yourself a digital copy online at statusmag.com!

I've been writing blogs, mini articles, and doing errands left and right! It's pretty tiring, but also really fun, and I'm learning a lot! Be sure to check out my blog entries at the website! I don't know if I'm allowed to announce my pen name (I'm guessing NO) but here's a hint, it has my name within.

Have a great weekend everyone! :)