Checkered Dress by Joel Escober

 "You have an eye," - Joel Escober

I saw a blouse at the Designers Holiday Bazaar yesterday. I don't know, it's my instinct maybe. I really liked the top. It's something I'd wear, it looks comfortable, OH MY the mix and match of patterns and colors plus the applique! Gusto ko siya. But I want it as a dress. The person assisting me said, "You have an eye." He was so accommodating, gentle, and sincere. OMG....

Si Joel Escober na fashion designer pala ang nag-assist sa akin. Kaya pala he gets me when I told him why I liked it so much. I like pieces na may "wow" at classic pero may something AT ako lang meron. He said that they can make a dress for me and I can get it before the event ends. 

I'd like to give myself a chance to think twice but the truth is, I wanted to go to the bazaar because I'd like to see his stall to see his clothes and GUSTOKO's. I always remember the summer dress years ago by him. 

I am excited to see the dress version of this FOR ME! <3

There's a skirt that I liked, too but I have to remind myself to start saving up. :D

Jaymie - Maid of honor

The dress is beautiful because the woman in it is.

I suppose, how I weigh if my design is successful is if it has not overpowered the beauty of the wearer - if it enhances her beauty; if people notice her first.  To me that's good design, a successful design.

Seeing Jaymie looks comfortable in it as if it's her second skin is a compliment.  There's no denying that the joy on her face speaks so much joy and kilig.

Thank you Jaymie for trusting me on this.

You said thank you many times for what I made for you but I would like to say thank you more.  You were an angel.

The kilig is still in me. :)

Photos by Jaymie's friend, Martha

Color it PINK!

This is the softest pink I could find.

I wanted to add it on the dress I am making but the color didn't match at all.  SO, I am making a necklace out of these. :)

Draped Jersey Gown

When the budget allows, I am going to have that dress made for me :D

She's now a teacher at Slim's / designer :)

The Red Dress

The red dress I designed for my mother's 60th birthday.

Maria