A very splendid thing

Here's to another school week! I've been juggling work, school, and our brand lately. I'm still adjusting to the stress...I'm getting there! :) 

I chose to wear my hair down, and not brushing it. This is the first time I did this, and it feels great not having to iron or post-shower prep. 

{ WHAT I WORE }

Blazer, HK streets; Top & Jeans, Forever 21; 

Bangles & Floral Mary Janes, Forever 21 

GIMME CHIC POINTS ON CHICTOPIA!

I love the new place near our house. I've been going to Saint's Alp Tea House, aside from their drinks, I really love their homey ambiance. I can literally stay there and work or read a book or just hang out.

Call me a geek, I love how there is a fully booked near my house!!! 

XX INGRID

I'M BACK!

I'm back to school and back to blogging...I must say I missed both! My schedule has been beyond crazy lately that's why I had to take a hiatus.

Since I took a break from school last term, I missed all my friends! Now, SoFA is rocking a brand spankin' new and fabulous campus! This term will also be my last term so I must make the most out of it.

{WHAT I WORE}

Top, Topshop; Belt & Skirt, Forever 21; Heels, Jelly Bean; 

Bangles & connector ring, Forever 21; Peacock Ring, Peace Love Fashion

I love these shoes from Jelly Bean! I've been wearing them to work almost everyday. It's super comfy and gives the right amount of height! 

GIMME CHIC POINTS! 

and

Missed you both!!! 

I've been eyeing these in The Bead Shop, I love how Patricia mixed them up! 

xx ingrid

SoFA Grad Show x Girls' Night Out

The 2nd SoFA Graduation Show happened last Friday. I just have 2 things to say: 

1.) Congratulations Graduates!!! Your collections were awesome! 

2.) I missed all my SoFA girls and beckies! 

So glad I got to join them that night. :) 

{ WHAT I WORE }

Romper, Topshop; Lace Blazer, Thrifted from Bangkok;

Belt, Cintura; Studded heels, Parisian; 

Sling Bag, Vintage Gucci

Tippi Sy Photo

GIMME CHIC POINTS ON CHICTOPIA! 

Had dinner with the girls at Cibo, Rockwell after. Soo much catching up! 

Headed over to Seventh High after! 

After party photos by The Little Big Spender. Thanks Inna! 

xx ingrid

You are cordially invited...

...to the School of Fashion and the Arts Graduation Show! It's happening on July 28 at The Loft, Rockwell. It will feature the graduation class of 2011 and chosen pieces by alumni and current students.

The event is co-presented by BlackBerry and will exhibit the top 10 designs of the SoFA x BlackBerry holster design competition! 

 SEE YOU ALL THERE! :) 

xx ingrid

Little Miss Intern

It's been more than a month since I was approached by bag designer and former teacher, Amina Aranaz Alunan. She invited me to become a marketing intern for Aranaz bags. I got so kilig when she asked me to, and I immediately said yes! Right after my 3rd term in SoFA, I started working for her and it has been a blast ever since. I can't wait for wait for what's in store -- I've had one of the best summers so far! :) 

Aranaz is famous for their evening embellished clutches and wristlets. 

And very popular for using indigenous materials for chic totes, handbags, and even luggage! 

The designer, and my boss, Amina Aranaz Alunan. 

'til the next one! 

xx ingrid

We want KanDi!

Just a random Tuesday in school where the gang was having fun with pieces from KanDi Treats! 

Use it on your head, on your neck, on your waist, or on your wrist! Love it! :) 

Get yours HERE! 

xxingrid

PAPER PAPER PAPER.

I'm finally done with my last midterm project--CAD! Right now, I'm in Singapore with my family and whenever we take a break from walking, I work on my midterm project. We have to make our own vector image with a 4-piece collection made of paper draping. As partners, Patricia P & I decided to use newspaper as our theme! I got so excited when I searched for pegs. Here's a few of our inspirations:

Before leaving for Singapore, I took photos of newspaper pages in different ways, sketched four basic croquis, designed 4 outfits and brought them all here! It sucks to be working on them during vacation but I don't have a choice!

Anyway, I ended up with this! The other fabric patterns are not as cohesive and so are the silhouettes but then that's all I could do in 2 days! :] I need more practice in vector illustration, it takes a lot of PATIENCE. I swear. But I'm enjoying it! I wanna be good at it really soon! :) 

I'll enjoy the rest of my vacation, you guys do the same! :) 

xx ingrid

It's all about the Benjamins, Baby!

So, it's midterms week and people in school are trying to save their sanity. I myself has had sleepless nights and cramming moments these past few days. It is beyond wild. Good thing, I love what I'm doing and I have the best people to go crazy with.

So here's what's happening. Tuesday in CAD class, I came in and and to my surprise, we have a pop quiz! We had to make a flawless pattern (by definition a pattern where you can't see where it starts and ends) with a dress form image as standard.

Here's the image that we had to work with:

...and here's what I made out of it. 

The one on the left is the wrong pattern, as you can see it got cut in the middle. The one on the right is the correct one since it's continuous or should I say,  flawless. 

 

Fast forward to Thursday, which is today! Mads gave Pat, Rafa and I crazy rings! I love it!! Way, way better than the crazy bands. Here we are posing with our new favorite accessory. 

This me sketching designs for our CAD midterms, due next week. Wait & see ;) 

Here's how we dressed up today! 

Admiring Rafa's Gaga top and Starry socks.

Patricia looking chic as usual.

The highlight of the day, Mads' tire soled shoes from PEDRO!! Aren't they to die for?! 

This would be mine! My stress repellant outfit, casual and comfy.

What I wore: Bangkok top, Seven Jeans, Cotton On Rubi Lace Up Wedges, Forever 21 accessories, Peace Love Fashion Rings, and Crazy Ring from Mads Constantino.

Gimme chic points on chictopia! 

xx ingrid