Feeling like a Prom Queen (or a Disco ball)

When I got this dress in the mail all the way from New York, I was leaping up and down with joy. It took me to a time seven years ago when I had my Junior-Senior Prom. At that time, I really wanted a dress like this, but the designer I asked had his own “vision” of my prom dress in mind. I didn’t want to question his creative genius, so I didn’t try to change his mind. And I didn’t like the end result either. So, I went to another designer and had another prom dress made, at the very last minute. Due to time constraints, it wasn’t so hot either. Oh, I wish I knew about RTW cocktail dresses back then, and all the pretty La Femme dresses- all princess worthy!

Well, I don’t have prom anymore, and I’m not a pedofile who wants to attend one either, so I I wore this beautiful creation to a fashion show instead. Wait- before you react, you need to know who the show was for: Furne One. That’s right, Zee lifestyle Cebu did a show for the master in intricate beadwork! The dress was perfect! The whole night, people kept asking me where I got my dress (hinting Furne made it) and couldn’t believe me when I told them it was off the rack!

To keep it playful and less “dainty-girl-goes-to-prom,” I accessorised with this beautiful Siren’s slumber clutch designed by Neil Felipp, a local accessory designer here in Cebu, and a good friend of mine. He was inspired by the ocean, so he took a the Capiz sheel and hand painted it to replicate the gradient blues of the deep sea, and added a stunning mermaid resting on top of it. When I saw this, it took my breath away. I just knew it was the perfect final touch to my look.

That night’s arm party consisted of silver pieces stacked in a line. Charriol watch to keep it classy, Cartier love bracelet- just because I keep wearing it now a days, and my two infinity bracelets to add a hint of glam. I stacked them up because I didn’t want to look too put together and too debutant for the night.

Nude heels were my choice of footwear because I wanted all the attention to go to my dress and clutch. Nude shoes always go with your look without confusing the eye.

What do you think?

La Femme dress (via Dress Empire), Luxury Mall heels, Neil Felippe Clutch (order at:+63 922 850 5086), Cartier bracelet, SM Accessories infinity bracelets, Charriol watch

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photos by Leagoeson