Androgyny is The New Black

 Ola Fashionistas!

Androgyny is the new black. Today, being a man or woman is not the issue. It’s all about being who you really are even if it’s scandalous. Exotic. Exquisite. They’re literally everything and more than what is in between.

Fashionistas,  introducing Filipino designer, Santi Obcena. Last  Philippine Fashion Week, he showcased his Bastarda Collection (“Bastarda” means “adopted” in Tagalog, or in Filipino colloquial term, “inferior”) which exudes a melange of the glamorous and the macabre. What’s more intriguing is that for his walk, he used transgendered ladies and gentlemen to show how versatile his designs are.

His designs are everything BUT inferior. The line will surprise you with the edgy cuts and provocative textures that will wow you to no end.

The piece closest to my heart is the Legarda.  I can see it take form with the Long Bamboo Fringe Scarf and it gives you the 007 look. The scarf will bring out your flirty side but will maintain the FIERCE on! Talk about the slits that go all the way up to the North Pole!

The world is now open to curious ideas. Gone are the days of stereotyping! In fashion, it’s all about breaking free and breaking all hell loose! 

 XOXO,

Nikki

Chaos ...

 

The clutter on your desk reveals it all: you’ve been through a very rough week—a week full of confusion, chaos, a tidal wave of deadlines, and a life tampered by the illusions of the city life. You attempt to multitask just to stay afloat, yet, it was never enough. And here you are, battered and beaten until no trace of beauty is left to flaunt.

I feel you. As a designer, we have mental overloads and creativity drains. When times like this kicks in, I pack my heart and search for my soul. It is imperative to salvage myself from the city and settle in the excitement of the unknown.   I long for sweet nirvana,isolating myself from familiar faces and discovering a whole new world. Feeling the rush of it all and stepping out of my comfort zone is my therapy to move forward. My perspective changes, my outlook are shifted, and I am soon a revision of my worn out self.

 

A designer lives in a world of peril. A world where the future is covered by haze and what’s left for you to get you through is your intuition and vision. It is a never ending battle of finding out what’s beautiful and divine, or how to twist the grotesque into a thing of delight. I, for one, don’t plan years in advance. I collect and compile my visions, and unleash them all when the time is right.

When will I know that the time is right, you might ask? You feel that.

You simply feel the desire slowly crawling in your veins as the picture in your mind builds itself piece by piece, and it becomes too much to contain that it becomes an explosion of revelation.

The Jupe de fringe is an offspring of my creative pursuits. I thought about that skirt 2 years before I gave birth to the pattern.  The Rouge SkirtPant as in a vault inside the depths of my consciousness and only after 3 years did I patterned it to existence. Timing is of the essence. As they say, creativity can never be rushed.

 My dear fashionistas, you all know this feeling. Every now and then, things get out of hand and bats are released from the belfry. Worry not. Just take a breather, do what you love, be what you love, and feel the love. Take a day or night to yourself and celebrate the joys of being you. Soon, you will be that prism that will reflect the positivity to everybody. Pass it on, fashionista! We call it Self Love.

XOXO

Nikki

 

In Photo above: Jupe de Fringe Skirt (12+ ways to wear)  & VoodoKini & Fringe Scarf

 

Lady Kalla...

He is slick. He is mysteriously remarkable. He tickles your curiosity and plays with your fancy. His raven hair complementing his charcoal pinstripe suit is a sight to see. He adores his coffee, and of all his ladies, he shares today’s treat with you.

He then slides a paper bag towards your way. You see his lips move and mouthed, “This is for you.” You open the bag and to your surprise, you see this gold darling—nothing like you've ever seen!  A spectacle of lights from the city reflects from it and seduces your senses. You are simply overwhelmed and your heart misses a beat when you realized that the constellation is no longer out there but right there within your touch.

He whispers how you deserve to be adorned with nothing less compared to Lady Diana. Your hands were cold, yet the iced diamonds seemed arctic. You hold within your palm a Lady Kalla Vacheron Constantin Timepiece: a Rolls-Royce on your wrist. It is not every day a lady like you gets to be embellished with a 26.80 carat weight, 126 diamonds, emerald-cut bracelet/watch...you must be a queen...HIS queen.

An unexplainable thrill married with fear creeps from inside your core...

Now, tell me fashionistas, what will your impulse drive you to do in this situation?

Lots of love, frenzy, and everything in between...

 

XOXO,

Nikki

Time To B Sun Kissed

     VoodooKini, Jupe de Fringe, Fringe Scarf

 

 Fashionistas! ... Its Time To B Sun Kissed ...

I dream of sunny days! A cocktail of Pina Colada, with the mini paper umbrella stabbed cruelly on that ripe mango, rose-tinted glasses, it can never get any better than this! Ooh la la! It’s time to be sun kissed!

Sunlight is my natural cure. I adore the warmth of the morning sun on my body as it awakens every sleeping cell down to my core. It livens up my day! You know, I read in this amazing book that the sun does not necessarily cause the skin to wrinkle and age. The sun draws out body toxins from the skin. It also stimulates cell re-growth, which actually makes you look younger and keeps your skin wrinkle free.  Now those who spend hours and hours under the ray turn to human raisins!

That is toxic. When a body is toxic, what the sun draws out are the unnatural substances and display it in the surface for the world to see.

The sun helps cleanse and detoxify your system, revealing an Aphrodite in you. Just remember that in order to spend a lot of time in the sun, it is best to find out if you are toxic free, nutritionally sustained with all the good oils and fats derived from your diet.

Just remember not to overdo it, ok? Always bear in mind, my dear, that too much of something is bad! Well, not really. In the case of the VoodooKini, too much of skin leaves a feast for the others’ eyes! 15 minutes of sun is beneficial. However, how do you maximize the 15 minutes? Go bare beyond compare! The VoodoKini covers just enough to not get cuffed and tossed in jail for indecent exposure!!! ♥ Step in and out of your Jupe de Vie or Jupe de Fringe and all bases are covered ; )

Oh! And one more thing, I don’t use sunscreen. I find it, well…artificial. What I use is organic coconut oil. Yeah, it’s a bit work since you have to re-apply it after every swim BUT, the results are flawless, and the shimmer on your skin will turn you sizzling hotter than the sun itself!

Time to flaunt my dear!

XOXO,

Nikki ♥

Dazzlin Parties ~ Mind-Blowing Ambience...

Oooooh Fashionista's ...

One of my greatest passions in life is to ENTERTAIN! Dazzling parties, mind-blowing ambience to match that, and one hell of an outfit to top the night of all nights! My ultimate goal is for all of you, fashonistas, to have the greatest time of your life even if it meant your next morning would be a disaster ♥ Seriously though, I have here my secrets laid down: all the reasons why my unforgettable parties, even the last-minute-ones, executed to a tip-top success!  Read through and hopefully I can pass on the crown of being a carousal-queen-extraordinaire!

1.    An Aura-full of Ambiance!

A sentence filled with the letter A? YES! Because the party has got to be nothing more but A-Class!!!  Make the place sexier by dressing it up with tons of tealight candles whenever and wherever possible!

Include the bathroom and the garden area! Turn the lights off or keep it dim.  A great recipe for mystery and appeal!

2.    Too Comfy to Mingle

Tall, stand up cocktail tables cloaked in sheer, lustrous, fabrics create a comfortable ambiance. There is nothing more than your guests mingling at a level where they can stare at each other eye-to-eye.

3.    Play That Funky Music!

Loosen up the place and fill the air with a pleasing tune. For great music choices to make the party roll along just as fine as the night, check out one of my favorite sites to buy music: Nikki Beach is a famous St. Tropez bar and has great choices!  Prep up and create your romantic soundtrack when that handsome prince approaches you!

Here’s a tip: At the start of the party, keep the music loud enough for them to hear what they have to say to each other, and then turn it up as the night goes on!

4.    Do the Drinks!

The wine connoisseur that I am, you would think that I would settle for nothing more, correct? Of course not, honey! I looovvve the rich taste and the sensation of a good cocktail in my tongue! I usually serve some “cocktail du soir” with hors d’oeuvres then move on to wine served with plates of fresh, luxurious cheese, charcuterie yummy bread toasts, olives, and nuts.

5.    Dinner…..Anyone??

Skip dinner! Serve succulent easy-to-eat appetizers all night and keep your guests chattering the night away!

6.    Mischief Galore!!!

Last item on the list!!! Parties are all about having fun, isn’t that right? That’s the reason why you cooked up an affair in the first place! So do whatever it takes! Hide the keys, throw in the bubble bath! Enjoy the night to your heart’s content!

 

XOXO,

Nikki ♥

Hey there Fashionistas!

 

It’s all about the attitude these days! The spunk! That look the screams, “I am independent, I am artsy, and I.am.BEAUTIFUL!” What can best exude that confidence other than this black Aphrodite Top? This exquisite piece of beauty can be worn in 3 different ways: a beach cover up, a flirty cocktail dress, and a tunic top to compliment a crazy jeans or leggings. It also comes in a variety of colors: Ink Black and Eggplant, for the conservative; and Garnet and Fungi for the adventurous.

 

Now let’s talk about those leggings. It’s all around Tokyo, Japan and is slowly becoming a worldwide trend! Its eccentricity will definitely accent the Ink Black Aphrodite mini dress by creating a feast of colors for your eyes!

 

To complete your bohemian/hipster/elegance-with-a-twist look, top it up with a cuff from Fiona Paxton and a feisty boot from Giuseppe Zanotti. The cuff will ignite the whole get-up with its golden, dazzling number and the boot will give you a good towering advantage over everyone!

 

This combination works well together, that you don't need to tap that person in front of you to get their attention: they'll simply look to admire!

 

XOXO,

Nikki

 

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Ola Fashionistas!  Let's state SEXY!!!

 

Sexy /ˈseksē/

 

Adjective: generally attractive or interesting : appealing

 

That’s how the dictionary defines sexy. For us, we define it as simple, chic, and sheer!

 

Picture this: Sunday morning -- work’s done the whole week, Saturday night partying has just unleashed your inner animal, and all you have is this beautiful Sunday to cook lunch for the fam! You now go to the Market Place to buy the ingredients, sun shining on your face, but hey, aside from the sun, is that your necklace shining?! YES!!! The beautiful number on your neck flaunts alongside your charm and people can’t help but turn their heads your way!

 

The white cotton shirt and a pair of slate grey ripped jeans will define you as naturally alluring, and the necklace will add the “but-wait!” factor. Your grey platform ankle boots by Guiseppe Zanotti would take everything to a whole new level of vogue!

 

Aren’t you a goddess gracing the streets?!

 

YES U ARE!

XOXO,

Nikki

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