E! Bloggers Ball lit up with the Philippines’ top social media celebrities
The most awaited social media influencers party returns as E! Entertainment hosted the E! Bloggers Ball for the second year. It was actually a good initiative for E! on putting this up for it is something vloggers, bloggers, social media influencers and some celebrities are really looking forward too before the year ends (And it is a huge advantage for E! as well on having influencers giving a free buzz online). I may not like dressing up but maybe once in a while it would be okay, and the E! Bloggers Ball perfectly suit the occasion.
Wearing Levenson Rodriguez Bespoke + Salvatore Mann
Here’s a preview of my look last year.
Two days ago with the “Bue” @iamthedoll #Ebloggersball
I was trying to peg #johnnydepp last night for the #Ebloggersball event (less the long hair). But felt that maybe adding a few more accesories will do the trick? Did I even pull it off? Haha! | Wearing #AbeFundano tailored suit, @hm shirt, @memo_fashion cropped pants and shoes from @penshoppe | Photo by @duane_bacon
My 360 degree moment at the #ebloggersball #ebloggers
Few weeks before the Bloggers Ball: A visit at the ICE FAD
There was still a little bit of hesitation attending the ball even if I was able to receive the physical invitation. For one, I felt that attending will incur a lot of damages in my pocket (you know buying new clothes or shoes, grooming, making sure I look good, stuff like that). Second, I still do not have clothes to wear, and third most of my friends who attended last year decided not to attend this time.
Nevertheless, the hesitation comes to an end when a designer friend agrees to let me borrow his clothes.
Clothier Levenson Rodriguez has been known to introduced the highest form of tailoring in the country since April of 2005. Also known as Lev, his line of credentials in the fashion industry has been countless, from creating one of a kind bespoke suits to dressing up known personalities, educating new breed of designers and having numerous magazine spreads to even bringing his creations in the international scene. A former Educator at SoFA, and Creatur-in-Chief in Fashion Designers’ Alliance (FaDAL) Manila, Lev now have his own school of design called Institute of Creative Entrepreneurship – Fashion Arts & Design (ICE-FAD), which he considered as the newest and most innovative school for fashion entrepreneurs. (Check out Stained Glass by Levenson)
I visited the school a week before the Bloggers Ball. ICE-FAD is located at 101 Lower ground, East Wing, Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines. It was the very first time me and Lev met personally as well (It is so weird sometimes to think how todays friendship mostly starts online). Lev manages to bring four different sets of clothes for me to try on. I was lucky that all of the clothes fits me well (it means my body size are almost model size haha minus abs and some muscles!). I had a hard time picking which one to wear so Lev decided to let me borrow two of his creation.
From Belmont Hotel to the Ball
4pm on the day of the ball, I arrived at Belmont Hotel. Everybody was already in their rooms for I was two hours late on our call time. MJ manages to book 3 rooms at Belmont Hotel, which was totally perfect for it’s proximity from City of Dreams where the ball is to be held. 2 or 3 hours is also enough for us to prepare for the grand night.
We also had hair and make up services on that day. That’s MJ taking the spot.
Sorry for the messy room! This was Rod’s and Edward’s.
Gifts from the lady who came all the way from Myanmar. Thanks Ruth!
Thank you Greenwich! haha! Ruth and I shared this messy room.
I actually brought two sets of suit on that day and I was still undecided whether to wear the Violet or the Pink suit at the grand ball. My mind was saying that the Pink would be an awesome scene stealer but the violet could be dashing suit for the night. I was torn between the two, but at the end decided to do a low-key approach by wearing the Violet Suit instead. Here’s how I style Lev Rodriguez’ Pink Pompadour.
Wearing Lev Rodriguez’ Pink Pompoudor Double Breasted Suit + Salvatore Mann shoes
My friends also decided to wear something extravagant for that night. Each of them got their own flare to showcase. Truthfully, we were more excited to take photos with the suits on rather than being early at the ball.
With Edward Santos, MJ De Leon, Rod Magaru, Ruth Dela Cruz, Gus Villa, and Eric Flora
Before we leave Belmont to the ball, let me share you a few more things about Belmont Hotel.
Belmont Hotel Manila is only a 5-minute walk away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 via the Runway Manila footbridge. That is why if you are on a business travel coming from other parts of the globe, booking a room here could be very ideal. As you walk across the hotel or even Inside your room you can enjoy the scenic view of the the Manila skyline. Each accommodation in Belmont Manila exudes elegance. Young and experienced travelers here for business or leisure, can bask in comfort through their amenities. We truly enjoyed the pool as well as the saunas here in Belmont. The rooms in this hotel in Pasay City could be a bit compact, but modernly designed to be efficient in every way.
Belmont Hotel Manila
Newport Boulevard, Newport City
Pasay City, 1309
Philippines
Read: How to commute to Newport Mall |Shopping at Newport Mall | Hotel Family Staycation
E! Bloggers Ball 2017 (#EBloggersBall)
Riding in two vehicles, the squad arrived at City of Dreams around 8pm. E! Bloggers Ball was held at the grand ballroom of City of Dreams which was also the same venue last year. The call time was supposedly 6pm, when we arrived the event wasn’t started yet. All the attendees were hold at the grand ballroom’s lobby area. I was actually expecting to do a red carpet walk this year but it didn’t happened.
With Jeffrey Ongteco, Sky Gavin, Rodel Flordeliz, Ruth Dela Cruz, Rod Magaru, Edward Santos, MJ De Leon, Gus Villa, Eric Flora
While we waited, guests were treated with a portrait shoot with the acclaimed photographer Dookie Ducay. A 360-degree photo area was also there as several backdrops inspired by the “vapor lights” theme specially created for those Instagram-worthy photos.
“The idea behind the E! Bloggers Ball is to provide a catalyst for our bloggers, vloggers, Youtubers and instagrammers to socialize and have a good time”said Scott Mackenzie, Vice President, Channels, Asia, NBCUniversal International Networks. “We like to think of it as the “prom” or the “big dance” for our social media celebrities— a night where they can dress up, let loose and most importantly to celebrate their craft.”
This year, E! gave out awards to influencers who have made the most impact not only to their followers but to their peers as well. Most of my friends were nominated and It was really something I am campaigning for almost a week ago. Here are the list of winners:
- Look Who’s Trending Male – Wil Dasovich
- Look Who’s Trending Female – Jennica Sanchez
- Breakthrough Blogger of the Year Male– Dee Gee Razon
- Breakthrough Blogger of the Year Female –Nina Nuguid
- Blogger Groupie – The Soshal Network (Vivian Tan, Faye Condez & Camille Buhain)
- Blogger Icon of the Year for Travel – The Poor Traveler (Yosh Dimen & Vins Carlos)
- Icon of the year for Food – The Fat Kid Inside (Erwan Heussaff)
- Icon of the Year for Fashion – Janina Vela
- The Best Dressed Award of the Night went to Kim Cruz (Female) and Daniel Marsh (Male)
The winners for each category were selected by an esteemed panel of judges comprising of social media icon and TV host Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Nuffnang Country Manager and Yugatech founder Abe Olandres; Our Awesome Planet founder Anton Diaz; Marketing Director of Ever Bilena; Olive Padilla; Rex Atienza and Jay Sarmiento of the Stylelist Inc.
With Jazper Tiongson and Bianca Zaldua
With Cat Trivino and Patty Monasterio
Other highlights of the event include performances from Clara Benin, DJ Mars Miranda and DJ Carlo Atendido.
We didn’t left the ball without having a nice squad shoot off course. After the ball, my friends decided to dress down and party somewhere in BGC. The night was such a revelation for me and the stories will just be kept and left at the place where we spent it.
(L-R) Rodel Flordeliz, Rod Magaru, Gus Villa, Eric Flora, Mikki Galang, Ruth Dela Cruz, Edward Santos, and MJ De Leon
Thank you E! Entertainment for putting up this Bloggers Ball, Thank you Belmont Manila for hosting our stay and Thank you Lev Rodriguez Bespoke for the suit I wore.
