Maria Aragon Feature On Manila Bulletin Out This Wednesday

PHOTOS here are unofficial! I'll be posting the pics on Wednesday afternoon!

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Thursday (August 18, 2011), was supposed to be just another regular day for me. But luckily, it's not!
I was given the opportunity to style Filipina Youtube Sensation, Maria Lourdes Aragon.

Maria Aragon, as she is famously known, had no formal training in singing and playing the piano. It was all self-taught with some help from her older brother (JV) who plays the piano really well. Maria, shot to stardom when her version of "Born This Way" was retweeted by  Lady Gaga herself last February 2011. Immediately her name trended in Twitter Worldwide, and in less than 48 hours Maria is already allover the global news.

"It happened so fast!" according to Maria. In 24 hours their house was already surrounded by media and paparazzi. Things got a little O.O.C that they are forced to transfer to another house.

UNOFFICIAL PHOTO: Maria Aragon for a photo shoot I styled last Thursday!!
Clothes, Shoes, and Acessories from SM Departent Store

Everything has been good to Maria since then, she sang a duet with Lady Gaga during her Canadian Tour,  met Canada's Prime Minister and had him visit their home, and recently she sang for (and met) Prince William and Duchess Katherine during their Canadian visit.

And there is more surprises coming from Maria!! We're told that she modeled for Ralph Lauren's  Fall 2011 Collection and their campaign will be out very soon!!!

Maria is currently in the country to promote her first ever album! It is already out and available in Music Stores nationwide and also for download, so you guys get a copy!!

Maria's feature on Manila Bulletin (Students and Campuses) will be out on August 24, Wednesday this week!! I must say, I love the official pictures!! 

UNOFFICIAL PHOTO: Another layout! Maria Aragon Photo shoot! 

PS: I was also able to meet Maria's mom (Menchie) and her siblings (Rojuane, Linger, and JV) during the shoot. They were all very down to earth and friendly. Which made the shoot very easy! 

The New Breed Of Blazer - In Manila

Gone are the conventional, corporate-looking, too formal blazers!

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If you happen to be around the malls recently you'll definitely notice that men's fashion here in Manila continuous to evolve. Before, Men's fashion in Manila only offers either baggy shirts and pants or Daddy outfits (you know what I mean). Now, Form-fitting clothes and bright colors are acceptable in local men's fashion. Now, we have plenty of styles to choose from, that is being offered by different clothing brands. New and updated versions of clothing articles are now very much visible to our local shops, thanks to the western fashion's influence and to the local designers who create something new out of what is already available.

A perfect example of a clothing article whose style and design is currently being updated by international and local designers, is the Blazer. Blazers like a typical accessory can make or break your ensemble. But with the birth of the new "breed" of blazers, you will definitely have less fashion fails!

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Details Magazine recently featured sets of new and updated versions of blazers for men!

Photos by Robbie Fimmano for Details Magazine (US)

 Blazer by BOSS Black. T-shirt by A.P.C. Pants by Diesel. Chain wallet from What Goes Around Comes Around

Blazer by Junya Watanabe MAN Comme des Garçons. T-shirt by Polo by Ralph Lauren. Vintage bandanna, worn as pocket square, from What Goes Around Comes Around.

Blazer by Etro. Shirt by Lanvin. Tie by A.P.C. Jeans by Levi's. Belt by D&G. Shoes by Cesare Paciotti

Blazer and shirt by Dsquared. Tie by Tallia. Pants by Acne. Belt by Gucci

 Blazer by Dolce & Gabbana. T-shirt by Bottega Veneta. Pants by Dockers. Bracelet by Giles & Brother

 Blazer by Calvin Klein Collection. Vintage Levi's jean jacket, stylist's own. T-shirt by Marni. Jeans by ck one

 Blazer by Tom Ford. T-shirt by Hanes. Pants by Gap. Shoes by Florsheim by Duckie Brown. Sunglasses by Linda Farrow

Gucci

Salvatore Ferragamo

If you want to read more visit Details Magazine Website

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 PS You can always get the look above and even get a good blazer without spending a lot of money. As I say in the opener, there are several local brands which offers the same (if not better) styles for blazers here in Manila. You just have to be patient in browsing and looking for those stores!