Backstage hits front stage once again!

The MEGA Fashion Crew Returns:

Turning Backstage Into the Front Stage Once Again

Manila, Philippines – April 2012 – After the success of its first round last year, MEGA, the Philippine’s best fashion magazine, is looking once more for the creative minds who can shape the stage for the future of fashion.

MEGA Fashion Crew, the first fashion reality show of its kind, returns to pay tribute to the different talents who piece together not only shoots for magazine layouts, but also completes the looks for commercials and runway shows. MEGA continues in its goal to bring together the most talented individuals who will innovate the industry, turning all their efforts into works of art.

From the hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers, fashion stylists, to the model, MEGA is again on the lookout for the newest and best trendsetters that could revolutionize their respective fields in the industry.

Flaunt your talent and prove that you deserve to be part of MEGA’s next top fashion crew! Join now by registering on MEGA’s official website, MegaStyle.ph . Generation MEGA Season 4: MEGA Fashion Crew 2 is a prestige production of the MEGA Publishing Group.

Mega Magazine 20th Anniversary

    Okay.  So, this is the latest post as late can get! Well, a lot of things have been happening and I’ve been soooo away from my computer at times.  If I were to be in front of one, I’d probably be working and stuff like that or updating.  I’m actually going insane because  I’ve been so disconnected from the world… I can’t even update my playlist.  Anyways, before I go on a plethora of things, let me go back to the purpose of this post.  Let me just apologize to Mega Magazine for the late post, but I think that this would be a great time to remind everyone that MEGA has hit 20!!! 

                                       Here’s what I wore:

Might I mention that the coat and polo didn’t fit me.  I was too big! :)

I was with my very awesome friend then and also, he happens to be my blog’s official photographer until I get an SLR for my self hahaha! Here’s what he wore to the event :)

Ehem.  Those are my boots hahaha! We’re that close! Oh! And he might have forgotten to disinfect it afterwards! lol. I disinfected it myself… Don’t worry lol :)

We were actually taking outfit shots while waiting for the event to start! We got in around 7-ish.  When we got there, we found out which seats we were supposed to be at (Just behind certain celebs… such a blessing).  We decided to grab a few Orderves and some drinks.  They had the best menu! I swear! 

Here’s the stage/runway for the show.  It was awesome!!! Marina Benipayo passed us by, but wasn’t too quick enough to catch them and have our pictures taken! Too bad! I’m such a fan of hers!

Here’s me waiting for the event to start.  I haven’t spilled some drink on my outfit yet so look out for it later :) Tell me if you see it :)

Here’s me looking at the fizz of the drink… wow… this post is getting to be a whole lot of the ME show.  Anywho! I’ll make up for it later :) Here’s what we ate! Forget what they’re called, I was too hungry to remember.  

Here’s the menu.  So, suit yourselves and search for some of those tasty treats :)

So, while we were waiting, Sir Alex Mendoza, brand director for one of my blog sponsors, PENSHOPPE, had his share of food and drink at the other table and me and my friend were arguing whether or not we should approach him! I was too shy! But, you know, we finally got the courage to approach him and say how he looked even more radiant than before ( he’s been working out so, he looked good before and now he looks so much better )

Sir Alex Mendoza, the very good looking brand director of PENSHOPPE :) 

This event wasn’t just only to celebrate 20 years of sophistication and fashion innovation from MEGA, this was also the judging night of MEGA YDC, the competition where names like Mich Dulce, Rajo Laurel and Furne One have originated! Here are the judges!

(L-R) Publisher and Deputy Editor Meryll Yan, Designer to the stars Avel Bacudio, Supermodel Raya Mananquil, Mega’s Executive Creative Director Suki Salvador

Host for the night, Sarah Meier-Albano who looked stunning as always! :)

Ford Supermodel of the world, Danica Magpantay also graced the runway!

The show was so — for the lack of finding the right word — cool! It played much out of the senses! I can really say that Filipino fashion is going some place in the world and it will take over! I can assure everyone of that! Look at the pictures below and I’m sure you wouldn’t tell me otherwise :)

                                          Renan Pacson

                                          Mara Chua

                                             Kirby Cruz

                                               Robin Gundran

                                                    Oz Go

                                   Editor in chief and CEO, Sari Yap

                           Winner of the competition, Renan Pacson 

                                      Mara Chua and her designs 

                                   Robin Gundran and his designs 

Of course, with every major fashion event, there are celebrities.  If you know me, you’d know that I have star/celebrity complex.  Although I want to remain calm and keep my composure, when I see stars, I SEE THEM and wanna have a photo with them :)

Anyways, here you go! Celebs who were there! You can imagine my excitement :)

Here’s my friend, Vijay, with the GForce! He’s an uber fan!  

Hideo Muraoka! I just find him so friendly! I saw him one time at Greenbelt and just got starstruck! No one knew him then, but I did! :)

Here’s Rachelle Ann Go!  She looked stunning with her army type dress!

Isabel Oli! She was super friendly and super on the go! She was dashing through the people because she was so busy :)

Cristalle Henares being interviewed by the press! Also saw Mario Dumaual! I still get starstruck when I remember him! He’s so humble!!!

Andi Eigenmann! She looked stunning in her long black dress! 

Sarah Meier-Albano.  Seen her like a hundred times in person but I doubt she remembers me :(

Anyways, after everything’s been seen and done, we decided to have ourselves an improvised shoot! We were “MODELS” for a night! :)

Anyways, Happy 20th MEGA MAGAZINE! Thank you so much for inviting me.  It has been an honor and pleasure to attend because growing up, MEGA has been one of my favorite glossies :) That was the time when the world lacked Men’s fashion magazine :)  I hope MEGA doesn’t only have 20 more years, but eternity to show women how they can be glamorous and in trend :) God bless you guys! :) Special thanks to Ms. Meryll Yan for allowing me to bring two of my friends even though only one of them was able to attend :( HAPPY 20TH MEGA MAGAZINE!!!!!