Behind-The-Scenes: Preview Magazine Cover Shoot

2 months ago, I got a text from the one and only Liz Uy asking me if I was available on a certain date. When I said yes, she then revealed that it’s for a cover shoot with bloggers. At that time, I wasn’t jumping up and down hysterically in celebration just yet. When Liz said “cover shoot”, I didn’t realize it was THE cover shoot of my life! (Dramatic, I know.) I was thinking to myself it’s impossible this cover shoot was for Preview. I mean really…just impossible. I figured maybe Liz was styling for some other magazine, which I now realize is stupid of me to think so since Liz is Preview Magazine’s fashion editor-at-large. But can you blame me? IT WAS REALLY JUST THAT UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Hello! It’s PREVIEW!

Anyway, to settle my confusion, I quickly sent my fellow blogger and friend Laureen, who is also Liz’ sister, a text to ask her what exactly this cover shoot was for. She calls me up and tells me: “Girl, ano ka ba! PREVIEW!!!” I’m sure you all know what happened next–a series of AHHHHH’s and OMG’s followed in several variations. When we finally calmed down, my first question was, “is it just the 3 of us? As in bloggers only? They’re not even going to throw in a few celebrities to help us out?” After learning that it was indeed just the 3 of us (namely Laureen, Tricia and I), I go, “OH NOOOOO! WHAT IF WE BECOME THEIR LOWEST SELLING ISSUE EVERRRRRR!!!” We were definitely scared AND pressured. But more than that, we were on cloud nine! Who wouldn’t be? Fashion bloggers, not even celebrities or models, just fashion bloggers on the cover of one of the country’s most successful fashion magazines ever! Who would have thought?! We certainly didn’t! So much so that Laureen and I even made a pact not to tell anybody else until the shoot finally happens. We were so scared we might jinx it!

Thankfully, jinx we were not. Meet Preview Magazine’s cover girls for September. (Naks! I still can’t believe I’m a Preview cover girl. AHHHHH!)

Of course, I know all this would not be possible without you, my dear dear readers. YOU made this happen. YOU put me up there. Every time I read your comments, tweets and emails congratulating me about the cover, I could feel that you are just as excited and happy as I am! Thank you! A million thanks to all of you!!! So allow me to share with you what happened behind-the-scenes on the day one of my wildest dreams came true, again all thanks to you (and Preview of course).

It was an early Sunday morning when I arrived at the studio. These shoes were some of the first things I saw. I would just like to note, all these shoes were pulled out for 3 people, Laureen, Tricia and I. I repeat, just THREE!

Just some of the accessories that caught my eye.

Love these earrings! Too bad we weren’t able to use any of them.

The wardrobe. I died when I learned we were going to wear Cary Santiago! I admire him so much! I can not even explain how much I love his work. Seriously!!! I’ve always wanted to be a Cary Santiago bride so to be able to wear his creations is another dream come true!

Look at that craftsmanship! Only Cary Santiago!

The set was being built on the spot. We were supposed to shoot outdoors but because the weather was really really bad that week, the Preview team decided to shoot indoors instead. Since we can’t go to Versailles, we brought Versailles to us haha!

Meet our photographer, Paolo Pineda, together with Liz and Preview’s creative director and one of the people I look up to the most in this industry, Vince Uy.

Preview Magazine’s fashion editor, Daryl Chang.

I came into the shoot not knowing what to expect. I didn’t even know what the concept was. I didn’t need to know anyway. All I know is I’m in good hands!

The look for our shoot was clean and simple. Preview wanted to veer away from our usual hair and makeup–always smokey with our hair down. This time, they wanted us in natural and light makeup with all our hair up in a neat up-do. I must admit, I didn’t think I’d be able to pull it off but MAC Cosmetics’ Owen Sarmiento is a genius!!! He is a magician, I swear!

My hair was done by Buern Rodriguez and Mark Familara, both great as well. A lot of you were really surprised with my hairstyle. It’s Camille without bangs! Haha! Can I just say, the amount of hair product on my hair was no joke!

Tricia’s pretty nails. All 3 of us had our nails done in this color.

While we were busy having our hair and makeup done in the other room, the Preview team were already hard at work. I felt so special having all 3 of Preview’s best overseeing our shoot!

We’re finally ready to shoot, but not without a few clips and pins here and there. (And chitchats too!)

All clipped up and ready to go! Game face, ON!

Vince directed our every move. Have I mentioned how much I admire this guy? He is the best!

I’m a hundred percent certain I was in this pose for almost, if not more than an hour. The result? Stiff neck! But no complaints, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Go lang!

What I do in between takes. Stiff neck, be gone!

After our first cover option, time for our solo shots. This is the my-head-is-aching pose.

So  how do you like my peacock dress? :)

Put a ring on my finger and this can be a jewelry ad haha!

Cover option number 2 with Tricia now wearing the sexy backless dress Laureen was wearing earlier.

Pwede nang pang kontrabida! This is soap opera/telenovela material! LOL!

My 2nd dress. Look at that draping!

A few more group shots. Yay! I’m no longer sitting!

I learned later on from photographer BJ Pascual that the pose Vince asked me to do here is one of the classic Vince Uy poses! Haha!

2nd solo option.

And that’s a wrap! Spot me tiptoeing in my flats haha! From left to right, that’s MAC Cosmetics’ Pong Niu (who did Laureen’s makeup), me, Laureen, Tricia, Vince, Paolo, Shu Uemura’s Omar Ermita (who did Tricia’s makeup), Mark Familara and Buern Rodriguez.

Sigh. This experience is definitely one for the books. From being featured as a young designer on Preview’s designer profile to being featured as my normal self on their Style Profile, then being included in Preview’s Emerging Fashion Talents (PEFTA) and later as one of their best dressed women of 2011, I thought that was it. I  didn’t know Preview could ever top that. Thank you Preview and most especially, Preview’s editor-in-chief, Pauline Juan. This isn’t just any cover. It’s THE September issue, the BIG FASHION ISSUE! This is such a huge risk! Thank you for believing and putting your faith in us, actually, not just in the 3 of us, but in all of us fashion bloggers. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to spread awareness on what it is exactly that we do. I don’t know how many times I’m going to say this, but really, THANK YOU. I am more than grateful for everything!

To my dear readers, please support us by getting your own copy of Preview Magazine’s September issue. Don’t make us Preview’s lowest selling issue ever haha! Kidding aside, it’s really jampacked so you won’t regret it. I promise!

182 Responses to “Behind-The-Scenes: Preview Magazine Cover Shoot”
  1. Cleo

    Hi Camille!

    I just started reading your blog (and subscribed to it) and I find it AWESOME! Congrats nga pala on your Preview Cover Shoot. It must have been very exciting. I’m so happy for you!

    I hope I still find a copy of this issue (cross fingers).

    And may I add that you look extra beautiful in this photoshoot! ♥♥♥

    Congratulations again!

    Cleo

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    • itscamilleco

      Thank you Cleo! :) All thanks to Owen Sarmiento for prettifying me haha! I hope you keep enjoying my blog for a very long time!

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  2. nelayish

    this issue is awesome! kudos to the three of you! :) and of course to preview mag for this awesome idea! . more magazine covers to come Ms. Camille! :)

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  3. Kristine

    Hi Ms. Camille I bought my very first preview magazine just because you were in it!!! And I love every bits of it!! <3 I predict you'll be covering more magazines this year (Madame auring ang peg! Hahaha!)

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  4. Lily

    Hi!may i ask who was taking the BTS photos?haha just curious coz they are really nice:) congrats on the cover!!you deserve it!:)

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  5. yenzkie

    i’ve bought already you September issue..love it..i’m one of your followers…even in the office I read your blog everyday as well as my officemates..

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  6. Raych Ramos

    OMG! the dresses are to die for <3 you guys look so gorgeous! like royalties! never been so excited to buy a preview magazine all my life <3

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  7. Mars Gemilga

    I already bought my own copy! I love every detail of every page (that you 3 are on). :) My eyes were aching after reading, though. I’m really, really, really proud of you three! Way to go, fashion bloggers! Who run the world? :)

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  8. Charlotte

    A lot of women always wear bangs to cover their not so good forehead… But you.. You look Pretty with or without the bangs :-) Love your look on this Cover shoot .^_^.

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  9. CJ

    There’s something about Laureen’s face on the cover thats not really working for me. She looks a bit tired and stiff. Maybe its just the angle but you and Tricia! WOAH! GORGEOUS!!! Love Tricia’s pose! Her neck and the position of her face and hands looks so high fashion and you look very elegant as well! Very pang-mayaman-lang look! Congratulations on the cover! Well deserve! :)

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    • CJ

      BTW I’m looking at my personal copy while commenting! Fabulous September Issue! CONGRATS again! :)

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    • itscamilleco

      Haha! Nakakayaman talaga ang Cary Santiago pieces! :) Thanks CJ! :) I really like Laureen’s too though! I think her face looks so fresh here! :)

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  10. ichelle

    i really love the way you dress,i love the color of your hair too,, :) really nice,, is it ok to ask u what;s the shade of ur hair?

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    • itscamilleco

      Thanks Ichelle! I never really asked my hairstylist what this color is. But if it helps, I go to Park Jun Salon :)

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  11. Nikka Merro

    Couture kung Couture!:) I think the reason why your readers love you is because you give us so much love back! Just by sharing all this and replying to each of our posts make us feel that we belong (in your blog!hihi). Thank you and more power to you! You deserve all the blessings you have received and will receive! Godbless!:D

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    • itscamilleco

      Thank you Nikka! I really have the best readers! :) With readers like you guys, it’s impossible not to reciprocate the love! :)

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  12. Minhee hur

    I have that magazine !! Love it  congrats! One of my fav. Issue of preview magazine! Worth buying

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  13. renzo lim

    Haven’t purchase one HUHUHUHU. Until now wala pa :(( I wish meron na sooner :((

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  14. Bella

    Aww! I’m so proud that you’re my designer for my gown! Everytime you post/tweet about your achievements, I can’t help but be proud. <3

    The cover looks amazing! My Mom and I have been searching for a copy here in Bacolod. :(

    Congratulations, Camille! You deserve everything you have <3

    Bella

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    • itscamilleco

      Thank you so much Bella! I hope I can do the honors of making you another gown! You’ll love our new shop! (And new and improved corsets too!)

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      • Bella

        You’ll always be my first choice! ;) I’ll be a good girl first! Hahaha.

        Can’t wait to visit your new shop. Graduation’s almost near. I’ll be needing a dress! :)

        You’re welcome! :D

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  15. Shey Ann B. Asuncion

    It’s my first time to buy an issue of Preview mag because my favorite bloggers were in it. Yay! Congrats Ms. Camille.

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  16. darleen

    congrats ms. camille! you really deserve it! stay humble and stylish! :) i havent bought the mag kasi wala dito sa tacloban :( im itching to buy it pa naman!!!!!

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  17. Donna Cabarrubias

    when i learned you three were on the cover, i immediately bought one exactly on the 1st of september. Kudos on rocking the Cary Santiago creations. Really breathtaking. :)

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  18. Errieka

    CONGRATSSSSSSSSS camille! (screaming with excitement) hahaha you really really deserve it! :D as i said on my previous comment on you, I already bought one, and you’re right I didn’t regret it and my mom loves it more than I do. :))

    more blessings to come. :)

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  19. Charisse Roa

    I doubt that this issue will be at its lowest when it comes to sales! I mean, hellllllooooo! Camille Co, Laureen Uy and Tricia Gosingtian on the cover?! This issue is a must-have! The moment you all tweeted about this, I was in cloud ten (Oo, super affected talaga ako ;D) <33 I look up to the bloggers in the Philippines so seeing you as the cover ladies for Preview's September ish, I couldn't hide my excitement! The three of you deserve to be on the cover! Congratulations! ;)

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    • itscamilleco

      Hahaha talagang cloud ten? :) Thank you Charisse! It’s so flattering how you have so much faith in us! :)

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  20. lovely

    tricia’s face looks so weird. parang iniipit yung upper lip na hindi ko maintindihan.

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  21. Honey Lyn

    when I saw your picture tiptoeing in your flats, gosh! you’re taller than I expected..your beautiful long legs wasn’t a camera trick at all. I wish I had your long legs! hehehe! (ambisyosa much? haha!)

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  22. jhay-cee

    congrats miss Camille to your first ever cover preview mag.
    di pa ko nakakabili ng copy, but one of this day makakabili din ako. :-)
    thaks for inspiring us, esp me. i’m super fan of yours.
    more blessings and godbless.

    xoxo – jhaycee

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    • itscamilleco

      Thank you Jhaycee! You always leave comments here :) I really appreciate it! :) Bili ka na asap!

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  23. Chai Chen

    Behold! The bloggers I really look up to! The posts I await daily! Well-deserving cover girls! So darn proud of you girls! And OMG! The shoes! If only I have that in real life haha! A girl can never have too many shoes indeed! :p Surely, I’m getting a copy … can’t wait!

    ~Chai
    http://chenmeicai.blogspot.com

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  24. My name is Math

    You look so pretty! And sobrang gorgeous ng dresses. Talented filipinos indeed! :)

    Btw, I want to send some cuztomized bagtags for you! :) Where can I send it? :D via LBC

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  25. danelle

    Do you know what my biggest dream is? to have a photoshoot with the three of you! oh wait.. with ate patricia prieto and ate kryz uy too! Can I? haha. libre lang naman mangarap diba? :D :D Anyway congrats! Love the three of you. :*
    ps. I’ve never bought a preview mag before but because of the three of you.. I bought one. hihi ;)

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  26. Anjelica Mae S. Mangahas

    I have to agree that Cary Santiago’s designs are very pretty! The details of the white parts in all the clothes that the three of you wore in the shoot were lovely. Congratulations to you, to Ms. Laureen and to Ms. Tricia! :)

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  27. kriii31

    Wow pretty as always :) . Never thought shooting was indoor . I really thought it was outdoor. Oh well PHOTOGRAPHY :)

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  28. renzo lim

    Until now, I haven’t get one copy sadly the bookstore here in our place doesn’t have the stock yet. (wishing it will be out soon) :(( I envy those people who already have their own copies HUHUHUHUHU :(( But still Congratulations Ms. Camille and The rest.

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  29. Farrah

    Congratulations on your cover!! And this is so out of topic but I can imagine Laureen saying that “Girl, ano ka ba! PREVIEW!!” in my head hahaha =))

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  30. hillarie marie

    hi camille! oh my! you never fail to make me smile :) ur so purrrrreeettiiiee… just wnna ask where do you find an inspiration evry time u hav a photoshot? thanks and God bless you my fash idol!

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    • itscamilleco

      Aww thanks Hillarie! :) I don’t know as well. There are plenty of times I blank out on what pose to do and stuff. :) I guess reading a lot magazines and blogs help a lot :)

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  31. Mari

    That “stiff neck, be gone” candid photo of you is so adorable! Haha. Congratulations! :D

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  32. Raffi Alcantara

    Wow, I loved that you blogged about the BTS of the Preview magazine ( which I still have to grab a copy of) And congratulations, Camille! You’re one of the fashion bloggers that I actually look up too. Since I myself want to become a fashion blogger.. SOON I HOPE! :) Plus I adore your fashion sense! Anyway, congrats once again and continue blogging!

    much love, Raffi ♥

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    • itscamilleco

      Thank you Raf! Please grab a copy the soonest! :) I’d appreciate it :) And start your blog na! What are you waiting for? Go for it!

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  33. mikkaela

    tagal kong hinintay tong post na to. bakit dito po samin di pa rin out yung september issue ng preview ?? :(((( i want to get sooooooooooo bad :(

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  34. MM

    i stopped buying magazines just this year but i bought a copy of the magazine because of the 3 of you! and i really liked the pose you refer to as classic Vince Uy’s! shows of a a sexy silhouette! but on second look it’s kinda cute because it’s like you’re checking out your armpit heehee! :D

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  35. Regli Batayola

    Congratulations Camille! You are so blessed. :) You deserve all this outpouring of blessings. Stay as humble as you are and I believe this is just the beginning. Hehehe. God Bless you.

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  36. Andrea

    Congrats,Camille!This is simply amazing.I’m sure,it was an unforgettable moment for you.
    PS: You look so beautiful.

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  37. thebananaparty

    congrats Camille!! the origami details are sooo Whao!! and thank you for bringing the set out to us too (:
    super lovely and would love to see more of ur solo shots!!

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  38. juds

    That’s a major major major big fashion issue of Preview! Congrats to you and to Ms. Laureen and Ms. Tricia! :D Cheerssss! You guys are amazing. Lovely! Hopefully, I can buy one tomorrow.

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  39. Tasha D.

    I wonder why we don’t have Vogue Philippines? Are we not allowed to have their copyrights? Are first world countries the only ones allowed to get Vogue? Although I doubt if it works that way. There’s Vogue India kasi eh.

    You mentioned you want to become a Cary Santiago bride. Don’t you want to make your own wedding dress? Kung sa bagay too much of a hassle na organizing a wedding what more if you’re in charge of your own bridal gown. How many wedding dresses are you planning to have (excluding the main gown)? I’m pretty sure you already planned your wedding dresses even if there’s no potential groom yet. haha! I just saw the gown you made on instagram! Who is it for? Do you use “advance” technology in making couture dresses?

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    • Tasha D.

      I think I know na what’s in store for you sa preview…you’ll get to dress someone in full on Camille Co couture! Siya nga pala, (ang lalim lang? haha! dami kong tanong!) why did you not use your name for branding? Well, may bahid parin naman ng name mo yung coexist but why not your whole name?

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      • itscamilleco

        Hahaha may “bahid” nga naman :) Wala lang. I guess it’s because when I started, I thought I’d focus on RTW and less on MTO. But now, it’s becoming the opposite na. Plus, I started this with my sister. And I really want a brand that can live on even without me. Parang Lanvin or Givenchy hahaha But anyway, I’m slowly changing it to Coexist By Camille Co. :)

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    • itscamilleco

      Hahaha ikaw na ang reyna ng Q&A’s! :) I just admire him so much. Of course, I’m open to making my own gown. Who knows! Malayo pa yan :) I actually haven’t thought about it in detail. Probably just 2 and then I’ll make my own gowns for my prenup shoot too! Haha! You’re making me think tuloy. Potential groom first! Haha!

      What do you mean by advance technology? No shortcuts definitely :)

      Yeah, it would be nice to have Vogue Philippines. But okay lang, we have Preview naman na! :)

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      • Tasha D.

        Advance…hmmm. some designers kasi use LASER or whatever that is in making intricate patterns eh. I’ve read an article about Michael Cinco and he mentioned something like that. Turuuuuy! Coexist by Camille Co! Ang lakas maka-Victoria by Victoria Beckham o kaya Marc by Marc Jacobs! haha! At least yung iyo di na 1st name para ma-iba naman :D

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  40. Justine

    I didn’t hesitate to buy when I saw you and Tricia Gosingtian on the cover!
    I like you both!

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  41. CC

    Hi Camille!! Haha i bet you’ve received so many congratulations from everyone but i just don’t want to miss out the chance to say CONGRATULATIONS to you here!! :) i swear you have the talents to shoot for magazine covers, hopefully i’ll be able to see you more often on magazine covers!! Hmm how bout vogue? Haha, i’ll wait for that day to come, Woooh :D congrats again!!!
    P.s. the dress’ craftwork totally left me spellbound! so amazing!

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  42. Abi

    Lowest selling issue???!! Biggest joke ever! I was stunned last week because this issue was already sold out in ALL bookstores & department stores in Calamba. I repeat, SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT as of September 5, imagine that! haist! This is the first ever issue this year that I needed to go all the way to Alabang just to grab myself a copy. Grabe! A lot of blogger lovers, I’m out of words.

    Anyways, Congratulations! And I love this issue, I love Preview, I love bloggers! :-)

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    • itscamilleco

      Baka hindi pa kasi dumadating pero sana nga! :) I hope they get sold out! :) That would be awesome! Thank you so much Abi!

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      • Abi

        SOLD OUT talaga agad agad dito sa Calamba. Kinukulit ko na mga sales man/sale lady. And iisa yung script nila ” Ay Ma’am, sold out na po!”, then I’ll told them “Sure ka?” Baka may naiipit pa dyan!” And then may iba iirap na sa kakulitan ko! Kalowka! hahahaha!

        Anyways, I’m still lucky na meron pa ako naabutan sa Alabang! :-)

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        • itscamilleco

          Talagang may irap pa? Pfft! Sino yan, masabihan nga haha! Kidding :) Thank you though Abi!

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  43. Catherine

    Hi Camille! I am going to grab the Preview Magazine’s September issue! Luv yah! :)
    And also goodluck!

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  44. Caren Lou

    The perfect dyosa look of yours for me is the peacock dress with the put a ring in my finger look! its Dyosa at its finest . (y)
    When I saw the last stock on the rack marked the word LAST! of preview september issue at Shopwise Alabang I was like ok this is mine!!! :D
    #JWD!

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    • itscamilleco

      May ganon? They really mark “Last” on the last issue? Yay! Thanks Caren! :)

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  45. mimi

    Congratulation! you deserve it, btw you look gorgeous as usual. Wish I could get the magazine :(

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  46. sheena

    hi camille even though I’m here in abu dhabi I’ve asked favor to my friend to buy me an issue of your preview cover and keep it till january. Kasi sa january pa ako uuwi.. Congratulations po!

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  47. cham orat

    you girls look gorgeous!! love the cary santiago gowns. soo proud to be a cebuana ☺. kryz uy should be part on that cover too =( wanna see you guys all together. mga powerful bloggers =)

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  48. gladys

    I really checked one by one all the magazines in SM City Cebu in vain search of Preview September issue, but it seems like hindi pa dumarating dito ang copy. AND I CAN’T WAIT NAH! hahahaahhaha…
    Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS Miss Camille. You truly deserve it and much more…:)))

    PS: Di po ba photographer din si Miss Tricia? I am a candy girl (and I know the two of you too, tama po ba?) at nabasa ko po na siya ang photographer ng one of the shoots there.

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  49. Dave

    A big CONGRATULATIONS for you Miss Camille!!! I pray that your success will continue and more blessings to come. <3

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  50. Mica

    congratulations for another achievement…——-although late nah ang greeting…. hehehe

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  51. Ruki

    That second dress you wore was gorgeous! Francis Libiran may be the best when it comes to construction of clothes, but Cary Santiago is the master of draping! ^^ We Filipinos really are talented!
    By the way, was Preview aiming for the “East Meets West” theme? I mean, mixing Japanese Culture (origami) and Chinese Culture (yin-yang; because of the black and white combination) with European Culture (particularly French because of ‘Versailles’)?
    Oh and congratulations Camille! Still waiting for my sister to let me borrow her September issue of Preview. :D

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    • itscamilleco

      Filipinos are talented! :) If you’re sister doesn’t let you borrow it, buy one na haha! :) Anyway, I don’t think they were going for an East meets West theme though :)

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