VanDressed ♥

Victory Rolls Test Run!

I’m doing a special shoot in support of Hoods, Hotrods, and Hellcats! Super duper excited for this weekend. I’ll be doing a set of pinup-inspired looks, and I finally got to try out the hairstyle I want to have for the shoot.

This is my first stab at victory rolls, and I think they didn’t turn out too bad. XD These photos were taken after I commuted to work, and if you’re familiar with public transport in the Philippines, you’ll know how windy it can get. I think I need to invest in a bottle of hairspray for this, because I’m pretty sure my mom wouldn’t be too happy about me finishing off her bottle. D: It held up pretty well, though.

I’ve been having fun with the whole half-real, half-fake hairstyling lately. My real hair’s way too short to achieve this look, so I tweaked the classic victory rolls look a bit and added a high ponytail extension to get the curls. 

The makeup’s still half-baked here, but I’ll be working on that soon. Still need to perfect the winged eyeliner! For now, I bid you adieu. Maybe I’ll bring some more behind-the-scenes stuff in my next post!

Cheers,
Vanessa ♥

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A New Beginning

This is my first legit shoot for 2013, and I am extremely happy with it. These are just some of the shots that Life (yes, that’s her real name!) took, and I am definitely excited to see the rest!

CONFESSION: I was supposed to use one of these shots as my entry in dolldelight’s model search.

I’ve dropped out of the contest, not because I don’t have a presentable entry, but for personal reasons. I looked at these shots and realized that while we were shooting, I wasn’t thinking about the contest. I was doing this because it’s something I love. I work with the photographer to try and produce the best possible shots. I do it because this is the art that I choose.

I personally believe that our efforts deserve more than to be entered in a popularity contest. I understand the value of an artist’s effort, and I don’t think any form of art should be judged according to its popularity, but rather, by its quality. (the entries in round 1 look good, don’t get me wrong. Check them out yourself!)

This shoot marks a new beginning for me. A renewed appreciation for photography, and for my chosen art. I made it my new year’s resolution to do at least one good shoot every month, and I think this is an excellent start. I’m ridiculously excited to shoot again, and I am already preparing for February’s shoot. :D

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Photography by Life Dawn
Special thanks to Monique Falcon for lending me the corset ♥ ♥ ♥

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Megurine Luka cosplay - Just Be Friends version 
Worn at: VocaFusion (event video by reimaru here) 

Niko invited me to do this photoshoot with him at last year’s VocaFusion, a Vocaloid-centric convention here in the Philippines. There’s going to be another VocaFusion this year, I’m definitely looking forward to that! :D

The JBF version of Luka was pretty popular, since it definitely is one of the easier versions to cosplay. Personally, I love the song. I don’t have any specific preference among the Vocaloids, I like listening to a bit from everyone. 

Pulling off the shoot was, I admit, a bit nerve-wracking. I don’t know if I’m the only one who feels all jittery and panicky before any shoot, and this is a character that’s been shot hundreds of different ways. I think the shots turned out pretty well, considering it was semi-impromptu. XD I had plenty of fun, and I definitely would not hesitate to work with sir Jio and Niko again. :)

Oh, and here’s my favorite picture from that convention! JBF - Pimp Edition FTW. Jin and Kat were the most accurate JBF cosplayers there, IMO. <3
 

Here’s to future cosplays and fun shoots! I’ve got a couple of cosplans lined up for 2013, and I’ll be sharing them here soon enough. O u O

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Photo credits: Jio Verona (JBF shots), Sammy Magsino (JBF - Pimp Edition)

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[sweater (used as dress) by Uniqlo x CanCan, belt (worn as headband) from SM Department store, necklaces from DressCodeFriendly, shoes by Janylin, bag was a gift]

The fun part about hanging out with Martin/frostloop is that I can be a lazy creature and he’s going to post-process the pictures the moment he gets home. HAHAHAHA

We hung out/ran around the mall yesterday, attempted to “attend” a convention, but ultimately failed. So we just store-hopped, I adopted a new digicam (that was a planned purchase, not an impulse buy!), and we ended up eating dinner.

I’m definitely still missing Hong Kong, and I wish I could go back already. XD The sorta-winter weather was perfect for dressing up, because I could wear what I like and I wouldn’t die from the heat. XD

This is my lazy attempt at wearing clothes meant for winter here in the Philippines. XD I can still get away with wearing warmer pieces, but I don’t think I’m gonna be wearing this outside of malls. XD
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frostloop:

Vanessa Lopa

Also, check out the bag I gave her for Christmas~! :D 

Shot in SM Megamall Atrium
December 29, 2012 

Just got home from Hong Kong! Prepping my entry for that one, but here, have a photo set! I absolutely adore layers, and I wish it was easier to get away with it in the Philippines. The cold weather in HKG was perfect for layering all the fluffy winter clothes that I love!
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frostloop:

Going around with Vanessa. Sta. Rosa, Laguna then East Raya, Pasig. 

December 16, 2012

… wait. Do I tag lolistein, herecomesvanessa, or her new blog, vandressed? Or do I tag them all? :))