Days before the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards (NAPBAS), I still had nothing to wear. I had no time to make my own dress/gown so I was already kind of stressing out. Thank God one of our country’s best young designers, Sassa Jimenez, came to my rescue. She sent me 3 beautiful dresses. It was so hard to choose! Finally, I decided to go with this:
Choosing what to wear to an event as big as NAPBAS is really important. Some may think it’s such a trivial matter and that it’s no big deal, but I always say, as a blogger, you have the power to show the world what your country can offer. We’re not just bloggers. In many ways, we represent our country. Getting invited to international events like this is a great way to tell the world, “Hey! We’re from the Philippines, and we’re THIS awesome!”
Sassa’s creation did a great job at achieving this. So many people took notice and praised my dress. I felt like such a princess! So how did I style my look?
Miss Sartorial sequined detachable collar | Sassa Jimenez dress I Customized pearl earrings
Because my dress is already so feminine, I decided to add a little quirky and androgynous touch by adding my sequined detachable collar. I kept my accessories minimal to keep my look sophisticated but I made sure all my accessories are statement-making pieces.
From Singapore bag
YSL shoes
Lastly, I wore bright red shoes to break the monotony.
Hype this look on Lookbook.nu here.
There you have it! More about NAPBAS next time. :)
very very beautiful dress
i loooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
you are amazing
Thanks Anne-marie <3
You know what ate? By your confidence, gorgeousness and smart and creative brain, you can run as a representative of the Philippines for Ms.World or Ms. Universe. (No pambobola. Swear!) And I agree, we Filipinos are awesome. Haha!
OMG hindi ko kaya. I’m 100% sure! Haha!
Lovely dress and you look gorgeous!
Wow…I loved it when you said, ‘We’re not just bloggers. In many ways, we represent our country.’
Thanks Manjulika!
Do you think this dress suits for a graduation ball?? haha
Yes :)
I saw your picture wearing this dress, then it struck me “i have to read that blog article!” voila! i used my ninja stalker moves to search this :)
everything is so pretty achie camille :)
Haha! Thanks Anjeh!
is this your fave shoes? :) you wear this a lot.
Haha yes! :) I love pumps :)
Toni Gonzaga wore this dress too!
Yup!