plaid

Sometimes the allure of a loose-fitting dress that resembles a picnic rug is just too strong to deny. That, or my sub-concious is persuading me to drop everything and pick up some salad sandwiches and a book and take myself to the nearest park for the afternoon. A book, or, cue segue...the March issue of Preview Magazine. You've probably read my endless gushing on instagram on how utterly excited I am for this cover and how it was an absolute dream being dressed head to toe by Daryl Chang in Saint Laurent. It was a challenge keeping it a secret during the month of February. Please do grab a copy this month, Preview's stunning new layout will not disappoint!

Asos dress, Zara Heels, Asos Rings

Photos by Jericho Rosales

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jumper

2014 has not disappointed so far. It was an incredible January and it is an even better February. (Something tells me March is growing to be pretty darn amazing too.) It's definitely a task and a half to keep my ahead above water with all the highs and lows of wedding planning (I still can't believe I'm planning my wedding), so, I've resorted to hunting for clothes that demand less effort and allow me to hop around town for meetings and my first trip to cebu tomorrow! The jumpsuit is the answer I've been looking for. The high-waisted, tapered bottoms are love and the back on this is enough to make me wheeze in excitement. Stumbling across this blink-and-you'll-miss-it restos in the Hills was the cherry on top. The sunset was then, of course, the cherry on the cherry on top. 

 ASOS Jumpsuit, Jimmy Choo Heels

Photo by Jericho Rosales 

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mega

It's finally out! The Mega Fashion Hall campaign shot by Scott Schuman has finally been launched as SM Megamall opened its doors to the newest fashion haven last week. I attended the opening to catch a glimpse of the fashion show unveiling collections of our beloved international and local brands, once distanced from us by the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, but have now reached Philippine shores. (H&M anyone? Stuart Weitzmann? Badgely Mischka perhaps?)  Thank you again SM for inviting me to be a part of this exciting new fashion destination! I'm still all kinds of crazy kilig. (Insert surprised emoticon here). 

Zara Top, Zara Skirt, Sergio Rossi Heels, Givenchy Bag

Photos by Jericho Rosales

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Kuala Lumpur

1. Pavilion Mall preparing for a Happy Chinese New Year 2. Delicate handcrafted ornaments in Central Market 3. Midday mid-shopping Malaysian Cuddles 4. Louis Vuitton store 5. Visiting some of the tastiest restaurants ever 6. The grand Petronas Towers 7. Chinatown eats 8. The iconic Central Market 9. Admiring the flooring of Central Market 10. Strolling through Chinatown 11. Celebratory blooms for Chinese New Year 12. Roaming around Daiso 13. Stopping to admire this sweet little set up in KLCC

Finally, I was presented with an opportunity to visit Kuala Lumpur! After Echo and I had visited beautiful Sarawak last year, I had an urge to explore more of Malaysia. I had decided to book tickets and surprise Echo at his taping. To my utter wonderment, I was greeted at the airport by some lovely sweethearts. (Thank you again for keeping me company, you know who you are) I was completely content with meandering through the city and sharing with you my experiences right here, but two days was not enough. It was barely enough time to get through the malls! Pavilion was my favourite - it was my first time ever in a Celine store. The sweet sales ladies got to know me pretty well after my fifth visit in two days and found it especially amusing when I started excitedly stroking all the luxurious fabrics and leathers. 

I did make sure, however, that I made time to visit the Central Market and Chinatown to get a glimpse of what people informed me was "the real Malaysia." I was delighted to find handmade fabrics, local delicacies, pashminas and traditional clothing. These are just a few snaps of the hundreds I took. 2014 is going to be a year of travel for Miss Jones and I can't wait to bring you all along with me.  Please let me know suggestions of where you think I should go! I'll have my camera charged and ready to come with me!

Photos by me

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dream

Like many of you, it was one of the first blogs I ever saved to my bookmarks. Scott Schuman is undoubtedly the most influential name in street style photography. When my manager emailed me if I wanted to shoot with Scott Schuman in less than 24 hours, it didnt occur to me it was THE Scott Schuman until I read the words "The Sartorialist". I've been fascinated by his endeavour to capture the era we live in through our sartorial choices and how our fashion has the power to unite us through our diversities. I found this film incredibly insightful about the man behind the lens and what fuels his passion. The day of the shoot he had me balancing on one foot, fixing one heel, holding my bag and talking on the phone and guess what...it was totally worth the cramps. He could have asked me to do cartwheels in a monkey suit and I would have obliged. 

These are some behind the scenes shots of my super fast shoot (and the succeeding fangirl moments over lunch with Echo). The campaign for the SM Mega Fashion Hall starts this month! Thank you SM for allowing me to be a part of something so memorable. I never, ever would have thought I would be involved in a shoot like this. It really is a dream come true.

Zara Sweater, Topshop Skirt, Zara Heels, Kate Spade Beau Bag

Photos by Jericho Rosales & me

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