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Modern Maria Clara

Posted by Tippi | Jun 28, 2012 | Fashioning Design |

I’ve been loving the Maria Clara silhouette for some time now, and while the terno’s butterfly sleeves still reign as the queen bee of Filipiniana fashion, I feel that the Maria Clara has a soft, pretty, feminine style that works well with modern times. It’s easy to wear, easy to move in, easy to store–and a woman can actually lift her arms with these sleeves! LOL. So what do you ladies think about the Maria Clara? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on...

Fashion Tips: Instant Peplum

Posted by Tippi | Jun 26, 2012 | Fashion Tips |

While dressing up this morning, I thought of turning my basic, slightly masculine shirt into something more feminine. Instead of a belt, I used a 1 1/4″ thick, black, satin ribbon tied in a bow at my waist. Voila! An instant ‘peplum’ to wear everyday. Try it over a loose T, a chiffon tunic, or any simple, flowy top that you own. Cheap, easy and super quick 😉 PS- I love black satin ribbon and always have a roll (or two) of it on hand. I use it for tying around gifts and as a curtain tie-back as well!...

The Wedding Dress

Posted by Tippi | Jun 23, 2012 | Fashioning Design |

Love is in the air and as the June showers come raining down, so do the promises and vows of everlasting devotion. While many girls dream of walking down the aisle in a big, show-stopping, bouffant wedding ballgown, my heart has always stopped at the beautiful lines and dreamy prettiness of a wedding dress. Whether a flowy sheath, a tea-length full skirt, or an elegant column, wedding dresses have an ease and free-spirited feel about them that I absolutely love! Audrey Hepburn’s 1950’s tea-length wedding dress by Balmain Carolyn Bessette’s 1990’s sleek wedding dress by Narciso Rodriguez Kate Moss’...

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Posted by Tippi | Jun 17, 2012 | Not By the Book |

In honor of Father’s Day, I posted one of my favorite ‘Pop Pieces’ from years ago, a backless halter top I designed from men’s silk ties when I was just starting out as a designer. Mens clothing has always been a favorite treasure trove of inspiration for me, taking something intrinsically masculine–like a tie, a barong tagalog, or a suit–and making it unmistakably feminine is always fun and interesting. Playing with opposites, creating contrasts and juxtaposing elements is one of the things I enjoy doing most in my designs 🙂 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

Fashion Freedom

Posted by Tippi | Jun 13, 2012 | Fashioning Design |

Celebrating our Philippine independence and freedom extends to our fashion, and one of my favorite themes to experiment with over the years has been Filipiniana. Taking certain liberties with our national dress was not in any way being disrespectful, but simply a way of paying homage to a much-loved, iconic design and interpreting it for modern times 🙂 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

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Modern Maria Clara

Fashion Tips: Instant Peplum

The Wedding Dress

Inspirational Photo of the Day

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