Happy Valentine's Day

Who would have thought that "red" can be a unique accent in a wedding gown. A special request from the bride ;-) Since it's a LOVE month, I would like to share this beautiful wedding of my clients from Singapore, Emon and Mhaye. ;-)

Emon&Mhaye_12Feb2012_SDE by J Lucas Reyes from darlyn may barzaga on Vimeo.

Photos by J Lucas Reyes

My Second Time in Sydney ;-)

Being a Fashion Designer is 90% hardwork, 10% glamour, and 100% FUN!!!!! ;-)

Few weeks ago, I got another chance to fly to Sydney, all-expense paid by super generous clients ;-) They paid my air fare tickets and hotel accommodation for 7 days!!!!! ;-) Since all of them are based there, the bride asked me to just go there instead. What a great idea! ;-) *wink* THANK YOU!

I had so much fun! SUPER!!!! It's kinda sad because I really liked to extend hahaha, but I had plenty of works to do in Manila. However, it was a very productive trip. I met my lovely clients, attended a beautiful wedding, partied with friends, and simply enjoyed the beautiful city. I went to Bondi beach, saw the famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, super party in Oxford street till 9am, and lots of eating, eating, and eating!!!!! hahaha.. I loveeeeeee my job! ;-)

Thank you to Audey and Ryan for sponsoring this amazing trip ;-) I couldn't thank you more!

Here are some of the photos! You may add me on Facebook (veejayfloresca@gmail.com) if you like to see the rest of them! hahaha..

meet my couple, Audey and Ryan ;-)
Miss Universe pose! haha
Their wedding is next month in Sydney too! ;-)

Beautiful Ines and her girls in VJF
What a beautiful wedding!!
No chance of meeting the girls prior the wedding!
Good thing Ines got their measurements right! haha

Thai food with Generose and Joel!
Their wedding is scheduled this year!

Lindt treat by Cindy and Dennis!
My lovely couple who got married last year ;-)

wearing Bench! ;-) proudly Pinoy!

dinner at Darling Harbour with Lizeth and Eduard.
Their wedding is also this year!
(the view is very Singapore..)

coffee with my bride Audey, sharing some love stories! ;-)

photo op with my favorite Sydney Opera House ;-)
Nice shirt from Tyler. Another Pinoy brand!

train going to Town Hall ;-)

Bondi beach, are you ready??!!
Miss Universe pose again! lol

feeling Baywatch!!! hahaha ;-)
Miss Universe pose, again!!! haha..

met new friends, Amon and his cousin Elaine (she's also from CSB!)
sh*t ang laki ng "puson" ko.. hahaha.. puson tlga!
diet na ito!!!

with Appie and JC, their wedding is next year ;-)

a sneak peek of Audey's wedding gown. We did her "base fitting"

secondary sponsor.. making sure the length of the gown is perfect!
It has an off-shoulder straps that I removed!
A simple halter neckline is perfect for her body frame.

Peter Sereno works as a PR in Sydney.. I love his wrapped top! ;-)
He introduced me to this pretty young designer with a hot boyfriend. haha..
I saw some of her works too! Amazing!!

***missing photos!!!***
Dinner with Amie and Manny in a very posh Mexican restaurant!
I forgot the name! Tsk.
Shopping with my bride, Neri! ;-)


...TILL MY NEXT TRIP!!!! :-)

I will be in London on August 5-26 to study Bridalwear

London Calling

by Jacqui Halili Co-Salonga

It has been confirmed that Veejay Floresca is headed to the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design this August. The 26-year old fashion designer, whose silhouettes have been referred to as romantic and feminine, will be taking a course on Vintage Fashion Bridalwear over the summer at the same school attended by notable fashion designers like Stella McCartney, the late Alexander McQueen as well as our very own Mich Dulce. "It's a two week intensive program that focuses on corsets, appliqué, various fabrications and sewing techniques specializing in bridalwear," the designer shares.

Wunderkind.A few of Veejay's creations as featured in Mega's Designer Profile published in the June 2011 Pinoy Pride Issue

Selecting CSM was an easy decision for him as he refers to it as his 'dream school', saying, "I'm really excited about this upcoming trip to London because it's the perfect city for aspiring young designers like myself. Not only is the atmosphere energetic, being at CSM will also give me the opportunity to learn and elevate my work but at the same time, allow me to meet and get to know other designers from all over the world."

After being proclaimed as the Best Up and Coming Designer at the recently concluded Fashion Asia Awards in China, Veejay is far from resting on his laurels. He knows the value of a good education, which is something he learned from his parents. "I am truly blessed. Having had the experience of working with different people on a daily basis significantly contributed to what I know [about fashion]. But I am still very young and there is so much more to learn. Bridal is something I want to focus on right now since a lot of clients have been asking me to make them something special for their big day. I really want to give these soon-to-be brides the best, knowing that their wedding is one of the most important events of their lives," he stresses.

He also mentions that he couldn't have done it without the continued encouragement of his friends and family. "I won't be at the position I'm at right now if not for the people who have supported me from the start," he declares. "My decision to leave and study again is a long term goal, and upon my return, I am confident that everything that I learn will not only be applied to my work, but will also be something that I can share with future designers as well."

If things turns out according to plan, Floresca hopes to take his Masters at CSM next year, and looks forward to representing the country. "Who knows, I might just end up showing my graduation collection during London Fashion Week and showcase our natural fabrics at its very best," he says with pride.

With the passion and determination Veejay has for his craft and for the local fashion industry, we are confident that this is just the beginning of bigger things to come.

---- Thank you Megastyle.ph

source: http://megastyle.ph/news/london-calling