Had Kandi

Cebuanas surely know how to dress for the occasion. The ladies looked fierce and simply delish in their tights, both printed or plain. This helped them to stay warm and comfy in the chilly weather. Some stayed with classic jeans. Others opted to wear a dress or a skirt. But if there was one thing that tied Cebuanas, it was their fabulous shoes. Whether sporting flats, pumps, stilettos or knee-high gladiators, the girls were all in happy feet mode. They were definitely equipped for a night of dancing and being seen.  

Cebu witnessed a weekend party with the unveiling of Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic and the first Hed Kandi dance party to be brought here by Big Fish. It was perfect timing since the Queen City of the South just celebrated its Sinulog festival. The Cebu International Convention Center was packed with southern eye candy as the ladies danced to the wicked and sexy beats of DJ Andy Daniels. A splash of brilliant video images on a larger-than-life screen served as a perfect backdrop for Peyton’s upbeat vocal talent behind the hit song A Higher Place. Peyton’s live and brilliant performance kept the Cebuanos in high spirits. Sexy dancers donning fashionable clubber outfits moved and grooved under two huge headsets, an iconic symbol of the Hed Kandi girls.

Cheekie Garcia

Cheekie wears a top from Hong Kong, jeans from Greenhills, shoes from Mendrez and a tote bag from Guess. She keeps her shoes, bag and accessories simple since her top is printed. Her rule is to wear whatever complements her skin color, feels comfortable yet is still stylish.

Chaveli Ezpeleta

Chaveli wears a top from Mango, a skirt from Forever 21, a belt from Express, shoes from Aldo, and carries a purse from Express. She got her bracelets and earrings from a bazaar in SM, and the watch is by Movado.

Trixie Young

Trixie wears a plaid top from Duerr, wet-look leggings from Topshop, black patent pumps by Steve Madden and vintage-inspired accessories are by Estrella. Her style usually involves long blouses or boyfriend T-shirts paired over shorts or leggings.

Marie Young

Marie wears an all-black outfit from Topshop and accessories from Sepa. She goes for big, bold funky accessories and her fashion peg is Japanese street fashion.

Nikka Abes

Nikka wears a Cole Vintage top and Zara jeans. Her necklace is from Singapore and her bag is from Chinese Laundry. She got her fashion inspiration from her Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone color, which is blue.

Tanya Gandionco

Tanya wears a dress from Mango, shoes from Charles & Keith, accessories from Topshop, Promod and Colorstone. She got her inspiration from Gossip Girl and a Mango catalogue.

Katrina Borromeo

Katrina wears a sequined floral dress, a gift from her mother; her shoes are from Janylin, her bangles and earrings are from SM and she carries a clutch found in an ukay-ukay. She opts for minimal accessories so as not to overpower the short floral pattern dress and to show off her shoes.

Patrice Tatiana Uytengsu

Patrice wears an outfit from Pachuchai, a brand she owns in Cebu. Her accessories were picked up on different trips.