Miss_Erl: November 2014

For some locals here in Bacolod, Masskara is somewhat a much awaited overrated excuse to squander money, getting drunk for 4 days straight along Lacson Street like it’s everybody's birthday! Sounds fun eh? As long as you don’t end up finding yourself stuck in the middle of the inevitable smell and sweat perhaps! I, on the other hand, really don’t mind, because aside from being away from home for almost 10 years, the yolo spirit in me always get all hyped up and egzoited whenever the Octoberfest starts kicking in. There ain’t no party poopers here in the City of Smiles! It's time to spread that contagious beam!

When I was still working in Manila, I always see to it that I fly home every 3rd week of October to celebrate Masskara Festival with my family and friends and so far only missed a year or two. I remember organizing my outfits ahead of time, segregating day 1 to day 4 complete with dress rehearsals back in Quezon City. That's how crazy I was with one of my favourite weekends of the year!

Now that I am back in my darling hometown for good, I made sure that I’m able to make the most out of my Masskara 2014 experience by incorporating my first love, fashion. One of the highlights of the fiesta was the Masskara Fashion Week! At the People's Hall last October 03, 2014, it was my first time to attend such event and was delighted to witness the launching of the new young designers group - Modiste 6100. I can’t be any prouder as I feast my eyes on the stunning creations of our local talents! It was a blissful feeling to see Bacolod's brilliant designers and brand owners amaze the people and animate the ramp with their colorful collections.

On October 5, I was also invited to the Fashion Fiesta at Robinsons Place Bacolod to give a small talk about blogging and have the opportunity to introduce myself as “Miss Erl”. It was a venue for everyone who loves fashion, who does fashion, who IS fashion. It was like a bouillabaisse of its different genres and a chance to meet my co-fashion enthusiasts (bloggers, models, cosplayers, designers, stylists and even gay pride community!) as we all become one for FASHION. Ribbon Cutting was initiated by Chairman Mark Vargas, CD Jan Mari Vega, Photographers Master Roy Sabay and Mark Rufin (Digital Arts Photography) for the Photo Exhibit of the #MasskaraFashionWeek models.

Captured on the photo are some of the #6100modiste designers and their pieces.

Without a doubt, Bacolod City has a bright future, especially when we talk about fashion. I consider #MWF2014 as a success, so congratulations to the people behind it! Special thanks to the promising designer, Adi Pau Colmenares Canete of The DOLLHOUSE for inviting me!