The Great Escape: SAM PINTO FOR PEOPLE ASIA MAGAZINE April 2011

For some unexplainable reason, Geo and I seemed to be nautically-inclined with our recent fashion editorial shoots. It started this year with MONDAY MAGAZINE's sizzling pictorial entitled  'Nautical Numbers' wherein we sailed away to amazing Subic Bay via Apa Ongpin's private yacht (I published a blog entry about it last month). The cruise experience was self-gratifying - living the grand life has never felt that good!

So here we go the second time, feeling luxurious and sushal all over again... The 'amazing cruise-aders' are back to the sea with this month's edition of PEOPLE ASIA MAGAZINE - also taking on the pleasure side of holiday cruise. This time around, we navigated the blue waters of Peninsula de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas, and transformed (the already stunning) SAM PINTO as the charter queen of the world.

And oh, by the way, this shoot had so much statement that Sam P., Tatum Ancheta (art director), Dix Perez (photographer) and some others came aboard a helicopter coming to the location! Geo and I were soooo inggit... Lucky you, Mama Cherry Pacheco (our makeup artist), at least you were able to ride the chopper on the way back to Manila! :-)

To our friends and everybody else, please grab a copy of PEOPLE ASIA this April 2011 (with Gretchen Barretto on the cover - styled by Geo as well) and check out how the sea princesses turned another rendition of cruise control.

SEA GODDESS. Turquoise draped goddess dress by ROEL ROSAL (to order at 09053619263); Beaded wire arm cuff and chunky beaded choker, both by FIRMA (Greenbelt 3); Beaded long necklace with silver appliqués by FURLA (Greenbelt 5); Platforms by STEVE MADDEN (Greenbelt 5).

SWEPT AWAY. Polka-dotted cover-up and striped swimsuit, both by GERRY KATIGBAK (to order at 09189417189); Black bangle with studs and beige studded acrylic cuff, both by FIRMA (Greenbelt 3); White loop earrings, black & gold ring, brown native wooden bracelets, red and orange ribbed bangles, feline-striped bangle, printed acrylic bangle, all by SM ACCESSORIES; Black wooden clogs by PARISIAN (SM Department Store).

SUN KISSED. Abstract-patterned latex swimsuit by ROEL ROSAL (to order at 09053619263); Sunglasses by LOUIS VUITTON; Piled-on neon bangles by SM ACCESSORIES; Yellow wooden wedges by STEVE MADDEN (Greenbelt 5).

TALL ORDER. Red and white striped column dress by AZUCAR by Arlene Sipat (Greenbelt 5); Circle-patterned scarf used as bandana by SINEQUANONE (Greenbelt 5); Blue beaded double-strand necklace by FURLA (Greenbelt 5); Blue square bangle and blue studded acrylic arm cuff, both by FIRMA (Greenbelt 5); Brown wooden clogs by PARISIAN (SM Department Store).

SHIP AHOY! Printed kaftan and yellow bikini, both by AZUCAR by Arlene Sipat (Greenbelt 5); Brown braided belt used as headband by PROMOD (Greenbelt 5); Beaded loop earrings, assorted bangles, all by SM ACCESSORIES; Yellow wooden wedges by STEVE MADDEN (Greenbelt 5).

IN COMMAND. Floral-printed satin top and floral hot pants, both by MASSIMO DUTTI (Greenbelt 5); White strapless swimsuit by TOPSHOP (Greenbelt 3); Sunglasses, floral shawl used as waist belt and rose flower hairpin, all by PROMOD (Greenbelt 5); Gold and red square elastic bracelet by FIRMA (Greenbelt 3); Leather belt by SINEQUANONE (Greenbelt 5); Red jelly bangle and yellow croc bag, both by FURLA (Greenbelt 5).

HAT HOTTAH! White sheer tunic top and brown suede shorts, both by TOPSHOP (Greenbelt 3); Bikini top and chain necklace with blue square pendant, both by MARC by MARC JACOBS (Greenbelt 5); Straw oversized hat by SM ACCESSORIES; Olive green loop earrings by FIRMA (Greenbelt 3).

COME WITH ME. Paisley-printed maxi-dress by AZUCAR by Arlene Sipat (Greenbelt 5); Assorted colored bangles, all by SM ACCESSORIES; Platforms by STEVE MADDEN (Greenbelt 5).

 

PHOTOGRAPHY:  Dix Perez

ART DIRECTION: Tatum Ancheta

STYLING: Mike de Guzman and George Palmiano (MGP)

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Cherry Pacheco (Paul & Joe)
MODEL: Sam Pinto
Shot on location at Peninsula de Punta Fuego Yacht Club