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For lunch today, I decided to head to the Mall of Asia. I was terribly hungry (It was around 3:00 PM.), saw Red Ribbon and decided to treat myself with one of their combos with a slice of cake.

Some force found a way of reminding me I'll be turning a year older in a few days.



I wasn't thrilled. The cookies and cream cake didn't turn things around...

And yes, people looked at me wondering why I was taking a picture of the cake.

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While Waiting...

Days ago, I needed to renew my passport. There were lines and waiting time for every station at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). It took up half my day, but it felt quicker. Thank God I had my camera with me. Here are some shots...

Peaceful Wait

The wait was bearable and a welcome calm compared to the chaos and harrasment one will get from fixers outside the department premises. They would callously talk to you and, yes, even touch you.

Alien Ship

The DFA's auditorium ceiling resembled what could be an alien ship with its center ready to beam us up. At the auditorium, they set up stations for the final stage of passport application.

It was ok in general. I was able to keep myself preoccupied, but it's through an agency or a courier service next time. :)

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Cartoon Heroes

Here we go again... :D
Playing with the camera and structural lights by Manila Bay.

Cyclops

Astroboy

Johnny Five
(Well, Johnny Five's a live action robot...)

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Last Shot | Headless Creature

The shy and creative Rey Ilagan of Imagine magazine spotted at fashion week

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Style Spectacle (More!)

More photos from Philippine Fashion Week 08.

Fashion from Above. The Ready-to-wear show's runway review

Mad Hatter. Quirky yet exquisite headpiece by Mich Dulce

Haute Stuff. Among my favorite accessories in the shows are the equestrian cap, horse whip and argyle leggings.

50's chic by Aldrich Aparicio

Cardboard Camera

Brights for Men. Ensembles by Bang Pineda and bag by Yako (above)

Roar! Tiger-like printed piece by Joel Escober. (This somehow reminds me of Amor Powers.)

A few other shots uploaded at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrencevon/

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Style Spectacle

Tutay in Regine Dulay

It's Philippine Fashion Week-- Nine days of spectacular style for the season from Filipino designers! I stood right next to the press box to get the best view and to take good snaps. (It was a bit funny. I think I was the only one holding up a point-and-shoot. :D)

Here are some of the previous days' photo highlights and delightful designs.

On and Off the Runway. Texture-rich bridal gowns by Gerswin Qua.

Flashy footwear by Ciege Cagalawan

Ethereal. Kenneth Chua's divine design capturing light on the runway.

Fashion is a statement for Dax Bayani, part of the New Generation show. (Yes, those paisleys are embroidered on denim.)

Designer Edwin Tan with key and silver charms on his back.

Father of Philippine Retail Henry Sy

Personal Pick. Coi painted track jacket (if I'm not mistaken) by Jay Masangya.

Fashion week started last May 26 at the SMX Convention Center and runs until June 3, now continuing at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

More photos to come.

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Random Shots

Just a random set of photos. Enjoy. :)

I tried tricking Mau into posing and
covering half of the store name, revealing "gay".
He kept on moving, making only "ay" or "y" visible.
Then I told him my motive. He gaily obliged.

It was supposed to be just the guy looking at the horizon.
But a guard walked by. Surprisingly it works.
(Did you notice the bird as well?)

The best way to violate a rule is to cover the sign.
Translation: "Do not hang (your clothes)"

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Surreal

From this angle it looks like a surreal landscape of clay-like desert mounds. It's actually a swirl-shaped cement sitting area by the bay.*

A little change in perspective can paint a completely different picture.

Afterthought: How I wish I had someone with me and have him hide in the middle of the swirl with an arm (or leg) popping out. :P


*San Miguel By the Bay, Manila Bay, Pasay City (Behind Mall of Asia)

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