BLOG: Aletheia – a Musical Concert

Hey guys! Long time no blog again! ;_; and I am trulllyyy sorry :<

Well anyways, here I am back again with my non random stuff XD

Recently I have attended another BBR event!

I was invited by Ms. Karen from BLOG ( http://karenhobiwong.wordpress.com/ )

The details of the event which I invited were:

“The UST alumni group in Bicol called the Tomasinong Bicolano proudly presents Aletheia – a Musical Concert which brings world class music to Bicol through the UST Singers. The concerts in the cities of Naga and Legazpi are scheduled, as follows:

January 9, 2015 (7:00pm)
The Tent, Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City

January 10, 2015 (7:00pm)
La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City

The Aletheia (Latin: Veritas; English - Truth) Concert is a homage to and proclamation of Truth through music. It will showcase the cultural talents of the UST Singers. Aletheia also means unconcealment. It aims to gather UST Alumni – working and residing in the Bicol Region, towards greater consciousness of the Tomasinong Bicolano in the spirit of SIMBAHAYAN, that is, Tomasinos para sa Simbahan, Bahay at Bayan.
Finally, the Aletheia Concert targets to raise funds for the Simbahayan Projects, a concrete response to Pope Francis’ call to serve those at the margins of society, particularly in Camarines Sur. “

Taken from Ms Sam Brown a fellow Bicolana Blogger/Friend and Tourism Enthusiast as well :>

We, blogger’s attended the event that January 10 (7pm) at La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City.

Usually I don’t go out that late because I’m a lil girl in a big worrllld~ teehee~ But mom knew about the event so she let me join along.

With my autumn attire I was ready to go! :3 I actually made the flower headband in my hair and actually ditched it before I went to the event. It seem's it was inappropriate to wear it to the event. (And I was right XD)

When I got to La Piazza I met up with my other fellow blogger’s such as Ms Karen,  Mr.  Joseph Glenn and also sis Goldmyrr

We looked for a good seat to watch and blog about the event, so we have chosen somewhere near a screen :> It was actually hella cold inside La Piazza and I am soooo thankful that I had the veil that mom lend me, she is such a life saver!

As the show was starting we had the national anthem and also the UST anthem which UST goers or alumni’s sang. (Those who stood up in the Picture are Alumni's or graduates of UST) 

After they sang the UST anthem, opening remark’s where given by some of those who joined the tour and also those who sponsored the main event.

 After they sang the UST anthem, opening remark’s where given by some of those who joined the tour and also those who sponsored the main event.

Then came in the UST Singer’s came.

I was so thrilled seeing them and looked at their costumes. I, as a costume designer loved their patterns with their costume and also they looked stunning beyond compare! 

And it’s not just their costumes that are alluring but when I heard them starting to sing. Oh my goodness, it’s UN- explainable.

If I had to compare their voices, I would compare them to the opening song from FROZEN or LION KING.

The ambiance of them singing in front of us (the crowd) is different from when you’re watching or hearing in the t.v or in a radio. It’s actually breath taking. 

Not only they sang about Disney related songs but also they sang Philippine old songs from the north.

Asides from their voices, they’re performance was outstanding!

I do give my applause to the maestro who played the piano and also did his job!

Sadly it was getting a bit late, yes I left earlier than expected since the next day I had to go to NAGA to do some business :<

But I had an awesome time with my fellow blogger’s and meeting the other blogger’s!

I’d also like to talk (special mention! ^.^) Ate Goldymrr for this awesome BBR t-shirt!

I’ll be blogging more soon again! Stay tuned!

 #IAMBBR

MTO: Neferpitou Costume (Hunter x Hunter)

Hey guys! It’s me again with some recent new and loads of MTO costumes made for the month of November to December! WHOOOSH!

First of all this was a long time MT- ordered costume way back that I just remembered WHICH was entirely my fault for not remembering. I was actually happy that, that client of mine was patient enough to wait for me, and to finish the costume :3

Let’s start shall we! :3

 

Character: Neferpitou 

Anime: Hunter X Hunter 

Fabrics:

Spandex dark blue Fabric

Amana Stripes Fabric

 

Here’s how the long sleeves top is. Since neferpitou’s costume is very fit, I had to use a spandex fabric, with the design or a marking of a chef on the outer part (front). 

 

As for the neck, I had it made into a Chinese collar design, with paper inside the fabric to make it stand. 

 

As for the sleeves, I had to have an opening there at the sleeves to make some “air room” or space. It’s much better to have space than its fit or without a breathing room in your arms. 

 And here’s the shorts! I absolutely love the fabric here since it’s like a refreshing type of fabric.

Anyways, In neferpitou’s shorts, I had to find the exact fabric, the exact design of her shorts which I found in some clothing store!  Making shorts is easy for me, it’s “making of the pants” is hard. xD

Had a button up on the middle with a white zipper on it, with excess fabrics of the blue spandex, I had it put in the lower part of the shorts making it have like a puff effect on the shorts. 

Random Notes:

Expect A LOTTT of blogs this November and December! :3 I’m going to be busy busy so yeah, but I will always find time to blog and update this blog! :3

Anyways, More MTO’S to come! :3 

MTO: LENALEE Costume (TOP ONLY)

HEY HEY!!! I just wanna share this one MTO costume of this client of mine. 
Which gave me a HARD TIME but in the end learning new kinds of stitches and techniques! :D 
But asides from that... 

Lets start shall we! :3 

 

Character: Lenalee 

Anime: D'grey man 

 

FABRICS:

BLACK SATIN

SILVER SATIN

Here's how the front looks like. The hard part is making the linings. The silver linings that are the design of the costume itself *__* 

 

Here's how it looks like with the long sleeves. (out stretched) 

 

You know how it looks like closing up a jacket right? That's exactly how Lenalee's top close up. Like a jacket. starting the the bottom to the top. 

I also had to use the "Jacket" like zipper. Much Bigger than the ordinary ones :) 

 

I want it as accurate as possible even if it was so hard for me but I managed to do it anyway, since I had to learn it by hand first :3 

This is how it looks like from the side. (Side view) 

This is how it looks like from the back part of the top. Same silver satin fabrics as the front ones :3

I accepted this MTO because the client had already the skirt and she pleaded me to make it so I accepted it. >< 

That's all for now though but I still have more things to post XDDD Going to update more soon!

If your missing out to contact me feel free to PM or add me in my account: 

www.facebook.com/OfficialRinaMeneses 

MORE MTO'S TO COME! <3