Fancy (Couture?!...) Necklaces

Several weeks ago, my sister asked me for help - she needs an orange-colored necklace for her profile shot for their yearbook. Since i have no idea where to look for one, i've suggested her that i'll just make one for her. With small amount of creativity and knowledge about jewelry making, and after some trend research through the web for inspiration, i went to quiapo and bought my materials. This is what i came up with:

One of her classmate saw this when she brought it to their school for approval, and asked my sister  if i could make one for her too. Although i have no confidence with my works, i said "yes", and these are what i came up with:

Her classmate chose the second one. Me and my sister was kinda surprised. She thought her classmate would choose the first one because it looks more decent. The second necklace was actually just an afterthought - i just had fun making necklaces and got carried away and put every materials that i have onto that piece. I hope it would look good on her on her photo...

BALENCIAGA fall 2010 ad campaign

Last night, I've decided to check out BALENCIAGA's website aimlessly - this has become some sort of habit. While waiting for the website to load up, I checked the other brands collection, and when i finally got back to BALENCIAGA's website, my jaw dropped - the fall 2010 ad campaign was already uploaded!

I was so thrilled when i saw that i momentarily hold my breath. This season's ad campaign is so beautiful, probably the best that I've seen... For me, everything about it is perfect.

I like the overall color tone of the ad - appropriate for the season, and somehow, kinda reminds me of the spring 2009 menswear ad campaign.

Aside from the beautifully photographed clothes (and those shoes!!!), the profile shots of the models gave this ad that extra personality. I particularly like this model above. If I'm not mistaken, she's Eliza Cummings - she has this spunk that reminds me of Agyness Deyn (which is my favorite model).

I also like Freja Beha Erichsen in this photo (above)

Good job Mr. Ghesquiere and team! I cant wait for the next collection :D

photo source: balenciaga.com