Dear Leyn ,

Happy holidays nga pala! Matatapos na ang 2008, kagaya ng nakaugalian sa mga magazines, baka makabuti sa mga tumatangkilik sa blog mo na bigyan kami ng iyong fearless fashion forecast for 2009. (Kahit yung first quarter lang) Ano ang magiging hot at not-hot? Sayo ako nagtanong dahil naniniwala ako na mataas ang kalibre ng taste mo sa fashion.

Side question pala! Kung bibigyan ka ng chance na baguhin ang style ng isang Pinay o Pinoy celebrity, sino ito at bakit?

Thanks Sosyalera.

Sosyal na sumusubaybay,

V

Dear V,

Tumambling naman ako sa term na mataas ang kalibre, para lang akong baril. Nyeeeh! Anyhow, marami na rin ang nag-fail sa mga fashion forecast sa mga nagdaang taon dahil karamihan ay hindi naman naging trend. Bumabasa lang ang ibang reports sa forecasts ng western o european fashion pero dahil iba ang klima at kultura nila ay hindi naman lahat nauuso sa Manila. So it’s better to just tune up the entire basic fashion trend from Q4 of 2008 instead of totally shifting from another vogue dimension.

Pin-up Girl Look: 2008 was mixed with 70’s and 80’s retro style. For this year, say hello to the seductive stylish 50’s pin-up girl look. This style adaptation can be achieved with a neat hairstyle and bloody red lipstick; patterned prints, skirts, heels and anything femme. Featured at Preview Magazine’s December ‘08 issue, the fashion carries over this year.

Clothing: 2-in-1 piece Playsuits, Pencil skirts, Ruffled Blouses and Boyish Blazers.

Colors: According to fashion designers, Yellow will be hot for 2009. Though fashionistas, will also adapt Purple from what’s hit last Q4 of ‘08. Either way, I’m not wearing any of these flashy colors. Good news for people like me who appreciate dark hues because Black’s never out in the trend. So never give-away your classic LBD (little black dress) because it can cope with any occasion. Other predicted voguish colors will be dark citron, sea green and bright orange.

Design & Prints: It’s a year to be girly! Shop for tops and dresses with ruffles and sequins. Polka Dots might trend up again or anything vintage-y. Checkered and big prints of bright colors will rock again. Just be careful with matching so you won’t end up dressing like Ugly Betty.

Accessories: I’m a fan of Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass’ closet so I’d still stick with the Gossip Girl look. Feathered headbands, bows and ties will remain but it’s better to know when and what occasion to wear them. With scarves, ZigZag prints might fad up.

Footwear: Gladiator flats are already everywhere so fashionistas will be gradually shifting their taste to the T-strap sandals. If you love heels, then Gladiator or T-Strap Pumps are this year’s must-haves.

I have so much ideas and researches in my mind but so little space to elaborate. To point out, these are just general forecasts and I bet more fashion will come our way. And regarding the Pinoy celebrity I want to change style? I think it would be Iwa Moto, in my opinion she looks like a cheap Starlet rather than a Sexy Actress… i hope you get the difference.

I’m sure most of you are looking forward to what’s hot and what’s not. And as for me, I’m just waiting what’d be the next craze after the Emo style. Lastly, thanks for this Buena Mano letter for 2009 V!

Love Lots,

Leyn

From Jologs Socialite to Sosyalera.net, I would like to greet everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hindi ko na lalagyan ng palabok ang aking salita. Gusto ko lang magpasalamat sa lahat nang bumoto sa aking original blog na Jologs Socialite bilang Ultimate Pilipinong Makulit for 2008 sa GreenPinoy.com. Lahat nang kalahok ay sadyang makukulit, malamang ay nadaan ko lang sa pagsusuot ng bikini at konting karisma. Wenk! Tenchu ulit! Ang kyut nyong lahat at mabuhay ang mga Jologs na Sosyaaaaal!

Para sa may pakana nang botohan na ‘to, yung prize ko nga palang iPhone eh pakilagyan na rin ng MP3.

LOL!

Nawala sa limelight ang OPM Rock Bands (pwera sa E-Heads) at mas kinanta ng mga Pinoy ang music ni Rihanna at Chris Brown. Na-adik din ang iba sa pagtatagalog ng mga kanta nila. Naging R&B era ang taong ito kaya hindi nawala sa fashion trend ang mala-Rihanna Hairstyle. Ang iba, kahit hindi bagay sa kanila, sige parin. Ano nga namang paki ko, buhok nila ‘yon?

Naging makulay ang taong ito, parang rainbow ang mga tao kapag nag-stroll ka sa mall dahil sa colorful fashion of Bright and Neon Clothing. Nangunguna na dito ang Colorful Jeans, Shutter Shades at Scarves. Nagkalat rin ang mga mala-gift ribbons na Gossip-Girl-inspired Headbands at parang naging mandatory accessory ng mga teenagers.

Umusbong din ang pagiging makabayan sa pamamagitan ng mga Patriotic Designed Apparel. Simple pero catchy ang drama ng mga Ninoy Shirts at Clothing by Francis M. Kadalasan ay makikitaan ang mga shirt na ito ng Philippine flag, National Heroes o mapa ng Pilipinas.

Para sa pormang retro, mapapansin na naging mabenta ang mga Jackets with prints all-over. Makulay, trendy at useful during cold season. ‘wag mo nga lang teternohan ng iba pang colorful na damit kung ayaw mong magmukhang optical illusion na nagkatawang tao. Ito ay nababagay sa mga funky, kikay, rockers at call center agents na nilalamig sa aircon.

At ang 2008 most popular fashion craze? Ang Emo Style!

Kung last year ay naging hit ang mga rakista, ngayong taon na ito ay shining moment ng mga Emo. Ang Emo ay isang music genre na nahahanay sa Rock. Unfortunately, naging term na ito para sa mga jologs sa tabi tabi na nakikigaya lang sa unique na pananamit at identity. So, ano nga ba ang pormang Emo?

1) Black-or-any-dark Outfit
2) Emo Bangs (na tinatakpan ang isang mata) effect
3) Black Eyeliner make-up
4) Coffin Bag accessory
5) Skinny jeans, Flashy belt, Black beaded bracelets (optional)
6) at syempre, hindi makukumpleto ang get-up kung wala ang kanilang makabagbag damdaming Emo Hand Signs…

Maaaring ang iba sa inyo ay pinagtawanan o nakigaya sa mga nabanggit na trend. In fairness, naaliw ang mga mata ko sa fashion epidemic na naidulot nila. Marami sa aking mambabasa ang guilty sa aking mga random bashing at naguilty rin ako dahil kung sino pa ang 90% na bumubuhay sa aking hits ay sila pa ang tinatamaan pero nag-eeffort na magcommend sa akin sa e-mail. Hahaha. Inulan ako ng kumento mula sa mga kabataang minsan nang nagpapicture sa Starbucks at mga miyembro ng Parokya ni Edward. But in the end, everyone just learned how to laugh at themselves.

To all, salamat sa pagdaan sa munting space ko sa internet ngayong 2008, at tumagal pa sana ang pamamalagi ng Sosyalera.net!

Bukod sa mga nakaka-iritang christmas greetings ng mga pulitiko na naka-tarpaulin, talagang na disturb ako nang makita ko ito along EDSA…

This is probably the most horrible photoshopped billboard I’ve ever seen. Hindi ba nila kayang pagsuutin ng Santa Hat si Gabby Concepcion o talagang nagrecycle nalang nang dating ad picture para hindi na madoble ang talent fee?

ganda mo na, yaman mo pa. mag Lucida DS na tayong lahat!

Lol! What a slogan.

Anyway, I know it’s late but I would like to greet everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! Kahit hindi epektib, ‘wag natin kalimutang tumalon sa bagong taon, bumili ng mga prutas na bilog at magpagulong ng barya sa sahig.

dear sosyalera,

nasa australia ang biep ko. uuwi siya this Christmas sa Manila (nasa visayas ako) for 6 days. hindi siya makakapunta sakin. makakasama niya ang nanay niya, ex slash bestfriend niya, family ni ex-slash-bestfriend. ano ang masasabi mo?

aabangang ko sagot mo, im sure interesting.
merry Christmas!
Liz

Dear Liz,

I don’t want to be bias because your situation is not that detailed, so I’ve consulted a guy to ask his point of view.

he said…

First and foremost, do you trust your guy? If yes, eh di wala na tayong pinag-uusapan dito. If no, then how come natiis mong malayo siya (australia) for x time? Alam ba nitong ex-slash-bestfriend niya na you’re the new woman now? Or kilala ka ng nanay niya as her son’s girl? Is he even aware that he has a girlfriend kilometers away spending christmas with certain feel of discomfort due to paranoia?

I now leave the answer to you Liz. - Don Romantiko

she said…

You have to accept that the issue is about jealousy and insecurity. You feel jealous because your boyfriend will be spending time with his ex-girlfriend; insecurity because you don’t have the assurance that there’s nothing more between them. From a guy’s opinion mentioned above, you have to answer these questions on your own.

According to the book, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, guys basically need trust and acceptance. Once girls give them trust and acceptance, that’s one motivation to give back care and understanding to their partners (unless the guy is just so stupid not to answer back the love you’re worth). I’m not just talking by the book but this is true with most of relationships.

Show your boyfriend that you trust him. You don’t even have a choice if that dreaded Christmas scenario will happen. Though you also have to tell him the truth that you feel uncomfortable about it. That’s normal. If you feel like shouting or nagging, suppress it. But if he won’t do anything to at least comfort your concern, that’s the time you have to think twice. Some guys tend to be self-centered when girls are around them because at the back of their mind they feel superior - girlfriends whether past or present, legal or secreted, in a guy’s thoughts it doesn’t matter.

The best thing you can do now is enjoy the Holidays - shop, go out with your friends and party! Bumili ka ng shutter shades, magpa picture sa Starbucks at ipost ito sa iyong Friendster. O diba, spells FUN! Wenk. OR try to call your ex boyfriend/any potential lover and tell him to come over your place this Christmas…

…that’s the best ex-deal.

Pasensya na kung hindi ito makakatulong, mas may alam kasi ako sa fashion kesa mag-handle ng relasyon. Nyahaha.

Love Lots,

Leyn

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Leyn,

Isa ako sa mga libo-libong (hehe) fan ng blogsite mo. I’m so happy to know na ngaun ay mayroon ka ng sariling domain. I hope magtagal ka pa sa blog industry (hahaha diba! parang showbiz industry lang) bukod po sa pagbabasa ng blogs ay mahilig po akong magbasa ng magazine. sa katunayan nagco-collect ako ng cosmo mags. by the way i’m 21 years old and i’m proud to be a gay. napansin ko lang di rin maxado nakakatulong sa akin ang cosmo when it comes to fashion. puro kasi pang girl ang mga fashion advice na nandoon. at bilang isang fashionista sayo ko naisipang mag tanong ng advise kung ano ang mga type ng out fit ang maganda sa paningin ng ibang tao.

As for my body built matangkad po ako, medium built, at may shoulder lenght na hair, hindi naman ako panget kasi as a matter of fact madami naman nagkakandarapa sakin (joke!). sa ngayon kuntento ako sa nakasanayan kong t-shirt, pants, rubber shoes attire since nasa liblib na parte lang naman ako ng parte ng laguna. pero xempre ndi pa rin ma-iiwasan na gustuhin kong sumunod sa trend lalo pa ngayon na nagtatrabaho ako sa isang botique as sales supervisor. sana you can give me advise in what to wear during working days, nigh-outs, and ordinary days at kung anu-ano pa…..

Thanks in advance and God bless you!!!

Jazzie P.

Dear Jazzie P.,

I’m happy that you made effort to send an e-mail. Much appreciated! So far ay pang-3rd gay ka nang nafi-feature ang sulat dito, hulaan nyo nalang kung sino pa yung dalawa. Actually, I have lots of gay friends so I’d base my answer from their preferences. Basing from your profession and fashion statement, I assume that you’re not the Baklang Parlor type and the following suggested outfits suit your lifestyle. To start, I advise that you complete your “basic” closet first.

The items above are cost effective. If you’re practical and think Aldo or Topman is pricey, it’s fun to stroll the malls and look for  good finds with almost the same style. With trousers, I suggest you need to collect the basic colors black, gray and brown. Also make sure to take care of your favorite dark jeans; specially if you’re not as vain as some gay people who apply credit cards just for a pair of Viktor. Hehe.

For Working Days: You can layer the garbs. Wearing light colored-shirts as undergarment won’t hurt a semi-corporate style because the Coat or Cardigan will do the drama. At least you can remove your Coat after work and still look casual.

For Night Outs: Everytime I shop, I always take in mind to buy clothes I can wear during night-outs and at the same time appropriate with our work dress code. This tip can save money. You just need to accentuate if you’re going to a party - like wearing accessories, flashy belt or hat.

Casual Day: Still make yourself look decent during casual days with a pair of jeans, light shirts, aviator shades and sneakers. Avoid wearing Chuck Taylors if you’re too gay for a rock-band-member look. If the temp is going negative, be in a jacket without looking dull because of your light colored shirt.

Lazy Day: Have yourself a pair of sandals. You can match it with jeans or long shorts.

If you’d notice, I suggested pieces of clothing that you can mix and match together. In that way, you’d have a variety without piling junk apparel in your closet. So try to think of the colors and style - does your prospect top fit almost all your trousers and jeans? It’s also helpful to have a trademark bag you can use anyday.

Gay fashion doesn’t always have to be colorful, glittery and everything nice. As what you’ve mentioned, you’re currently working in the town of Laguna. I’m sure you want people to admire your fashion statement instead of being mistaken as a frustrated cosmopolite. Stay gay as you are and look neat, professional, sophisticated but upbeat. With regards to magazines, I honestly don’t collect Cosmo. I’m about to suggest Icon Mag but unfortunately it’s already pulled out from the market according to my gay friends. Your only hope are GQ Magazine (International) and METRO Him (local).

People get bored when I say too much without bashing something. So this ends here. Merry Christmas and wishing you more boys to come. Hahaha. ;P

Love Lots,

Leyn

Photo Frame o Photo Album - Nakakaloko nga naman kapag naka-gift wrap pa ito, mukha kasing mabigat at malaki ang regalo. Pero kapag nabuksan mo na, dyaaraaaan! Photo Album nanaman?! Wala na bang ibang mabili na sakto sa kahon kundi Photo Album?!

Scented Candles - Talagang ginawa yata ang scented candles para gawing regalo. Aminin natin na hindi ito praktikal kasi ipandidisplay mo lang at hindi mo gagamitin ‘pag may brownout. Sayang ang amoy eh.

Tuwalya o Panyo - Masama ang loob ko noong Christmas party namin noong elementary, nagkaroon kami ng exchange gift at kailangan ay worth 100 pesos ang budget. Pagka bonggang bonggang doll house ang binigay ko sa aking Monita. At ang natanggap ko? 5 piraso ng Good Morning Towel.

Parker Ballpen - Di hamak na mas mahal siya sa Panda Ballpen. Sosyalin at naka-case pa. Pero ballpen nalang ba ang sagot sa mga taong walang maisip na panregalo sa lalaki? Actually, nakaka-5 parker ballpen ang daddy ko tuwing pasko galing sa kanyang staff. Kaya ayun, pinanreregalo din nya sa iba. Hahaha.

Angel Figurine - ‘wag naman tayong magbigay ng figurine kung alam naman nating hindi figurine collector ang pagbibigyan. Ito ang isa sa mga bagay na nireregalo para lang masabi na nagregalo ka. So far, may 30+ na akong angel figurine kaya nagmukha na rin akong collector.

Ibang halimbawa ng mga nakakaumay na regalo ay Paper Weight, Mug, Stuffed Toy w/ googly eyes, Pen Holder at iba pang pampasikip sa bahay.

Gasgas na gasgas na ang linyang it’s the thought that counts. C’mon, be true to yourselves! Of course everyone wants to receive things they like, right? Sa pagbibigay ng isang regalo, kailangan natin lagyan ng puso. Hindi ba’t mas thoughtful kung pinag-isipan kahit papano ang ating ibibigay? Lagyan natin ng personal touch o iakma sa taong pagbibigyan. Kahit mura o simpleng bagay lang. Last year, binigyan ako ng kaldero ng ate ko. Pinagtatawanan ko ang regalo nya sakin, pero ngayon, narealize ko na 1 taon ko na pala syang ginagamit panluto ng Lucky Me pancit canton…

…2 Christmas Party ang pupuntahan ko sa weekend. At ang wish ko, ‘wag naman sana ako makatanggap ulit ng bimpo.

At oo, nagpaparinig ako.

Para sa mga hindi nakaka-alam, si LiNa ang mascot ng jobstreet.com. Ang patron ng mga unemployed. Halos lahat ng kilala kong may trabaho na ngayon ay nagdaan sa sangkatutak na job subscription emails ni LiNa.

At sa mga panahong nararamdaman mong wala kang kaibigan, nag-iisa ka sa mundo, walang matinong trabaho at gusto mo na maglaslas ng pulso, sino ba naman ang hindi maaantig sa mensaheng ito…

Tenkyu LiNa, pero wag kang puro bati! MAGBIGAY KA NG TRABAHO! SOS!

Pero hindi yan ang punto ko. Kung sakaling napanood mo na, malamang ay na obserba mo ang iba’t-ibang kyut na fangirlism virus. Paniguradong kahit isa sa mga ito ay napansin mo rin o malamang ay isa ka sa kanila.

1) Kahit hindi pa ako nakakapaglakad sa pila ng bilihan ng ticket, kumpul-kumpol na mga High School Girls na naka-uniform ang nagkalat sa mall. For sure ay manonood sila ng Twilight.
2) May ilan ilan o kahit isang babae ang humiyaw nang pumasok na si Edward Cullen sa scene ng pelikula.
3) Natatawa lang kami at pati ibang mid 20s na nanonood dahil parang antatanda na namin para sa mga cheesy na eksena habang napapa “aaaawwww” ang youth audience.
4) Kung die hard fan ka ay wag kang magsama ng boyfriend dahil maaaring chick flick movie lang ang tingin nya dito at paselosan pa ang hot na vampy.
5) Matapos ang palabas, paniguradong may mga nagpipicturan sa malaking poster tulad nito:

Ahihihi. We’re not picking on them. Ang kyut nga nila tignan knowing that I was also a fan girl way back on my early years - nang mga kapanahunang patay na patay ako kay Tuxedo Mask. Hahaha!

At ang pinakahuli, napasin ko na halos isa lang ang reactions ng mga fan girls after manood ng Twilight…

…nag hyperventilate daw sila.

Tissue please.