A fairy tale come true

Cinderella recently launched Createure a la Mode, a project with Marielle Santos which features exclusive collections from some of the fashion industry’s hottest names: Kate Torralba has her KT Feeling Cinderella line, Tippi Ocampo has Pret-a-Party, Reian Mata has Graxie, LZ Punzalan’s has Blu and Irene Pineda has Waltzing Maria.

Cinderella recently gave its 3,500-square-meter branch at SM Megamall a new look with the help of Design Phase, an international Singapore-based group, as part of the store’s commitment to keep up with the fast-paced world of retail in Manila. The previously predominantly white store is now decked out with stylish murals by illustrator Rina Albert. At the Winter Chill-themed event, they also launched the Esprit Privilege Card along with a fashion show from the holiday collection of Esprit.

Irene Pineda

Which fashion accessories do you invest in?


I invest more on necklaces and bags. They’re nice conversation pieces.

Krista Ranillo


What was the longest time you spent shopping?


The whole day! I love shopping and I’m such an impulsive buyer so I always end up buying so many different pieces, which I don’t really get to use often.

Leo Po


When do you tell yourself it’s time for restyling?


During any major change in my life – new relationship, new job, and new season!

Tippi Ocampo


What is the craziest thing you’ve done for fashion?


Turning my sabbatical "fling" with fashion into a full-blown love affair!

Richie Santos


Who do you share your best fashion finds with?


My girlfriend Sid and my sister Marielle. They both appreciate my finds because they lived in the fashion capitals of Europe, Milan and Paris.

Isha Andaya


Which fashion accessory defines a person?


Do shoes count? Shoes say a lot about a person: a laid-back gal might wear sandals/flip-flops, someone feminine might like colorful pumps and frou-frou flays, while a sophisticated type would opt for pointed mules and sleek boots.

Amina Aranaz


How did fashion shape your personality?


Being in the fashion industry, I get to explore and have fun! It gives me license to be kikay!

Reian Mata


Where did you buy your best fashion find?


Of course, I wear my creations – clothes from Rhapsody, Graxie and Reian Mata to name a few.

CHesca Litton


Who is your ultimate fashion icon?


Cameron Diaz. She makes use of classic pieces and imaginatively puts them together to create a fun, flirty and sexy ensemble.

Chris Yam


Who checks on your wardrobe?


My mom. She is my best and worst critic. But most of all she knows me best.

Sara Black


Who would you like to shop with during store sales?


With my good friend stylist Isha Andaya. She’s great at picking out stuff for me and I hardly have to lift a finger.

Luis Espiritu

When do you dress up?


The best time to express a fashion statement is when you’re at your simplest because if you are fashionable, it should be au naturelle.

Erica Paredes


What do you do with your old clothes?


I find other ways to wear and make them feel new again. Sometimes I trade with friends so we feel like we have "new" clothes without spending. Sometimes I give them away.
Circuit Training Week’s Event Schedule

23 December — Friday
K & D Boxers with Tin Pan Alley at Ratsky Morato

MyHOUSE at M Café

Gogo-Fridays at Bed

Fantastic Fridays at Prince of Jaipur

Bedazzled - A Hilarious Comedy Sex Show at Club Mwah

Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center

Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar

Musik Fridays at Embassy

People Power Fridays at Government

Lucid at Motorsports Alley

HouSessions at Mezze!

Decadance at Jill’s

MyHouse at MCafé

Real Groove at Katips Bar & Grillery

Fanatastic Fridays at Prince of Jaipur

Jive Fridays Hip Hop at Embassy

Latin Wave at Bykes Café

The Nuvo Lounge at Nuvo Bar

Replay at Conway’s

Arriba at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Malate

DJ Laveen at Bollywood

Fever at Absinth

Jive Fridays at Temple

The Vibe Fridays at Wasabi
24 December — Saturday
Lisa Loud at Embassy

Savagely Sexy Saturdays at Bed

Meat Packin’ Saturdays! at Government

Prime Council at Katips Bar & Grillery

Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur

Batch of 69 at Bykes Café

The Real Groove at Conway’s

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Arriba at Café Havana, Malate

Desi Nights at Bollywood

Lush at Absinth

Twentysomething Saturdays at Mezze

Switch Saturdays at Temple

Spectaculo! at Club Mwah
25 December - Sunday
Café Mambo, Ibiza with James Fierce at Embassy

Spellbound Starring the Majestix at Araneta Colesium

Pure Instinct at Ratsky Morato
26 December - Monday
Dick Foster’s Spellbound at Araneta Coliseum

Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah

Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar

I Don’t Like Mondays! at Gweilos

Pure Instinct at Ratsky Morato

8Track at Strumm’s Jupiter

Acoustic Jive at Conway’s

Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sitar Nights with Joey at Bollywood

Soul Seduction at Absinth
27 December - Tuesday
Dick Foster’s Spellbound at Araneta Coliseum

World Pyro Olympics! at The Esplanade, Pasay City

Arpie & D Multivitamins at Ratsky Morato

Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah

Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center

The Spirit of ’67 at the Captain’s Bar

Fat Babes at Ratsky Morato

Tuesday Rock at Embassy

Willy Wanka’s Music Factory at Gweilo’s Makati

Sabor Latino at Bykes Café

XOP at Conway’s

Acoustic Jive at Merk’s

Guarana at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sitar Nights w/Joey at Bollywood

Velvet at Absinth

Acoustic Rock at Temple
28 December - Wednesday
Dick Foster’s Spellbound at Araneta Coliseum

World Pyro Olympics! at The Esplanade, Pasay City

Pink Tamarao & Emerge at Ratsky Morato

Way Back Wednesdays at Bed

Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah

Wednesday Bash at Prince of Jaipur

Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center

Willy Wanka’s Music Factory at Gweilos

Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar

Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy

Lucid at Aposento

Faces Nights at Mezze!

Wednesday Bash at Prince of Jaipur

Wednesday Hip Hop/House at Embassy Superclub

Vixen Wednesday at Embassy Cuisine

Family Cruz at Conway’s

Merk & Friends at Merk’s

Arriba at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Sing India at Bollywood

Flirt at Absinth

Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy

RJ at Discovery Suites
29 December - Thursday
Stylistics at the PICC Plenary Hall

Dick Foster’s Spellbound at Araneta Coliseum

Comedy Night & Mocha with Spin Art at Ratsky Morato

Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah

Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center

Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar

Sipol at Katips Bar & Grillery

8Track at Tavern on the Square

Spirikitik at Bykes Café

Spirit of ‘67 at Conway’s

Onda Latina at Café Havana, Greenbelt

Reggae Mistress at Café Havana, Malate

Geets, Gazals & Qualies at Bollywood

Riddim at Absinth

D’ Town at Boysie’s Bar

Shake It Off at Temple
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To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties email me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.

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