Toxic Disco Boy

Vintage and lace

Posted by toxic disco boy at 11/07/2009 02:34:00 PM

Some recent finds that I’d like to show off. I got these at a vintage store in Cubao. Not sure if it’s real vintage (I’d like to think they’re from the 60s). The store also sells old furniture, vinyl records, paintings and such. I wish I could’ve brought my camera. Recently, I’m having a tumblr addiction. I’d look mostly at Victorian inspired photos and imagine I’m Peter Pan. Haha. So yeah. And lately I’ve been obsessing with Rachel Ashwell’s blog. I know, I know, I know vintage is totally the opposite of my aesthetics but it could be fun trying new things right? The cocktail rings are not vintage and are made from China. Haha.

I have no idea how to wear these since they don’t go with any of my clothes but just looking at them makes me happy.

Marni

Posted by toxic disco boy at 11/05/2009 12:14:00 AM

My mind is blank right now. I don’t know what to write, say, or even post. Well, except for these pictures. They’re kinda mandatory here.

top: Marni (S/S 2007), jeans: Marithe Francois Girbaud

My new favorite song from Mini Viva. They’re brilliant and might be the best new act this year.

Love like this

Posted by toxic disco boy at 11/02/2009 04:58:00 PM

Recently I’ve been wearing a lot of loose clothing to hide my impending obesity. I am getting fat ya’ll. Looking in the mirror is horror every time I see my double chin. How do you get rid of that? God, if you are really there, is it too much to ask for cheek bones and an anorexic body? Damn you Jollibee! On one of my ukay expeditions I found a Raf by Raf Simons hooded shirt and it was love at first ukay. But!!! It was small. How can a European designer make small clothes that even a ~~small~~ Asian (points to self) can’t fit into? It was so frustrating. Of course I bought it and will be giving it to Don (who in return is giving me a Comme des Garcons shirt).

There were some studs left from my previous DIY. Check my last post. So I decided to put it on an old jeans that I bleached. I know I am ultra late with this Balmain trend and all (to be honest I’m quite sick of Balmain already) but sayang eh.

Mom just flew back home and this pic was taken at the airport. I made her wear that liquid leggings. She got a lot of attention because of it. But I think she carried it off. She looks young for her age anyway. As I am typing, she's texting me to email her the pics already so she could upload it on Facebook. Haha.

Choco cake!!!

I had a bit of fun with Photoscape so I over processed the pictures. Haha.

In a totally unrelated topic, there were actual tears when I watched this. If you follow Korean pop like I do, you might know that the best band in Asia, DBSK, is under a big scandal lately. As a fan, I’m really scared and saddened by the possibility of them breaking up. I can’t take it. They were such an influence to me. Hay nako. I hope everything will be settled soon. It was announced by Universal Philippines that they'll be releasing three albums of DBSK here in Pinas. Of course, I'll be buying them even though I don't use CDs anymore. Haha. I wanna support them.

Watch the rest here.

In another semi-related topic, SS501 is making me forget the one above. I couldn't think of a good blog title so I made this song the title.

Pyramids

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/31/2009 02:06:00 PM

While waiting for You’re Handsome to finish being subbed, I did this. I got the idea from Yekky, removed the studs from an old belt and put them on my American Apparel shirt that Don gave me. Took me 30 minutes to place everything and tah dah! New shirt. Recession chic ito.

Jerome Ang S/S 2010

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/30/2009 08:37:00 PM

This will be my last fashion week post. I feel uneasy seeing the same outfit on me for a week in this blog. Haha. Anyway, the Jerome Ang show was amazing. My jaws were literally dropped the whole time. If I have lots of money I’ll deffo buy all those hard leather dresses and that silver suit! Gosh. Oh yeah, we were in front row when we watched this. I was feeling uneasy since the seats were reserved for the media but Marko and Bianca were nonchalant the whole time so kebs lang. Haha.

Oh I don’t have any flattering picture during FW. Blood shot eyes? Check. Eye bags? Check. Awkward pose? Check. Hay nako. On the right are Carl and Marko. And front row view.

Here are some looks that I loved during the show:

Photo source: Bruce Casanova and stolen from Style-anywhere.

Cool people 2

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/29/2009 04:37:00 PM

Don Protasio and Bo Parcon

Me and Bo. Bo's wearing Comme Des Garcons!

Ceige Cagalawan and moi

Of course, the best for last. Ria Bolivar and me! She's sooo beautiful in person.

Designer's assistant for a day

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/28/2009 01:31:00 PM

Last Sunday while watching the Jerome Ang show in the front row (yes front row but that’s another story at talagang makakapal mukha namin), my friend Marko asked me if I’d like to help him assist a designer for the next day’s runway. I said yes. I’ve always wanted to see how a designer works. So the next day I went to Ciege Cagalawan’s studio to help. When I went inside it was chaotic. But it was a beautiful chaos. Fabrics were everywhere… you get the idea. Just like in Project Runway. I know ang loser ko talaga for gushing over this. It was fun and Ciege and his assistant Mike were super nice. I helped out with the packing, placing the shoes, and fixing some accessories. It was fun fiddling with the pliers to make necklaces and such. Ciege taught me of course. Then we went to the venue.

1) Ciege and me. He said sunglasses are his trademark when going out to the runway. 2) CJ and Ciege at the make-up room. 3) The accessories. Ciege is well known for his accessories. 4) Busy people backstage. 5) Ciege and CJ steaming the clothes. Bongga is the shoes!

Ciege’s collection is titled Pain, Hurt and Anguish. He chose white, cream and black as the main colors of the collection. The pieces look sweet and really feminine.

Photo source: Bruce Casanova and stolen from Style-anywhere.

Love Letter

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/28/2009 08:11:00 AM

I die. This was shot in Cebu, Philippines.

Meeting Don Protasio

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/27/2009 08:39:00 PM

Yesterday I had the chance of being a designer’s assistant at Philippine Fashion Week. I lent my services (echos) to young designer Ciege Cagalawan who is super nice and really talented. Will make a full post about his collection once the runway shots are in. Anyway, while in the backstage area I was able to meet one of my favorite designers Don Protasio. You might know him since I’ve been mentioning him here in my lil blog countless times already. Don is a dear friend (chos, feeling close). I really admire his work. He has a sort of japonesque aesthetic which I love. Mala Yohji at Rei ang drama.

The title of his S/S 2010 collection is Sea Swept and according to him: "the whole concept can be summed up into several words like sea swept, freedom and languid. i had this idea of clothes cut like it were submerged in water for a time and got stretched. I wanted ease, comfort and softness to the collection. There's a conscious effort on my part to clear the air of rigidity of my previous collection. I used micromodal, a type of jersey fabric used in underwear for most of the pieces along with cotton linen, stretch cotton and canvas."

I had the chance to see the clothes up close and I'm surprised with his fabric choice: micromodal cotton which is super soft and very light. I imagine if I wore this I wont remember having clothes on.

This is my favorite look! When I asked him where he got those canned drinks' tabs he said he drank a lot of Diet Coke just to make the dress. Haha. Very unconventional and it looks beautiful. This reminded me a bit of Margiela. Making ordinary things into wearable fashions.

Big hoodie, asymmetric cut, skirt (or is that a skort?), leggings and gladiators. Win!

This reminded me a bit of Les Miserables. A Japanese version of course.

I love this look so much. Looks really comfortable and that giant safety pin I want!

This is very Don. The neckilne, the asymmetry, and the flowy bottom.

This is my second favorite look. I dunno if you can see it in this pic but the details on that top is bongga (I can't find another word haha).

And here's the international designer himself! Chos.

We're both wearing our Margiela shirts. I look so ugly here but whatevs.

Photo source: Bruce Casanova and stolen from Style-anywhere.

Cool people

Posted by toxic disco boy at 10/26/2009 10:27:00 PM

Last Sunday I met some friends at Philippine Fashion week. So much fun. I also saw a lot of fasyon people like Andre Chang and Daryl Chang of Preview (my fave local fashion mag). Both were painfully fierce and fashion forward. And also Carla Sibal, editor in chief of Mega. She’s incredibly chic.