Eva Aguspina

7 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN- DAY 1: MATHILDA LANDO

8:13 PM

Mathilda: "Is life always this hard, or is it just when you're a kid?"

Léon: "Always like this."

It's not so hard to cosplay characters when you love the film so much. I decided to do 7 DAYS of HALLOWEEN until the 31st so I can showcase all my favorite characters/films while dressing up as them. Halloween week is the busiest time on my calendar because im always fully booked for costumes and events. My way of distressing? Add more stress for myself and commit to this stuff hahahaha anyway, I wore this to work and took photos. Hopefully, i can do this in real time.

Because my boyfriend is too busy to do this with me, I managed to convince my brother to cosplay as Leon. The funny thing is that, all the clothes he's wearing (except the pants) are actually mine! Lol

Leon: The Professional is one of the few films I've watched for like, a hundred times. You know when you're a kid and you watch spy/killer movies and you get to a phase where in you wanna learn to man guns and shoot things? Well, i never got over that phase. This film is pretty melancholic. It has a bittersweet ending but it teaches you that life doesn't always go as planned. Shit happens. I dont know how to put it in words (I was never good with words), but this movie has a very special place in my heart. Its like knowing you're not the only one who feels sad and empty from time to time. I'm not gonna say i can relate to Mathilda's story, but i do know how it feels to want revenge and be angry with the world. Idk about y'all, i just love Mathilda. Byee-

Guns N' Plants (pun intended)

So i was holding my phone...... take 2.

All pieces of clothing i wore are from my wardrobe already.

The only thing i bought for this costume is my wig.

Tip: If you're gonna cosplay her, watch the film first! Dont be a poser lol

Thanks for dropping by!!!!

Now off to shoot my DAY 2 look and finish all the costumes due tomorrow.

See it first on my IG account, follow me @evaaguspina

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Power Suit

9:06 PM

I clean up pretty good but even with power suits / blazer i still spice it up with my own edgy, personal style by adding fishnet stockings, belt bag and....... a hat. I'm never without a hat lol.

Those rare moments when i dress up like an actual girl boss. When i dont have a scheduled meeting at my shop i usually (and most of the time) dress down. I'd be on my comfiest pajamas and a loose shirt + slippers. But when i get an important call from clients, i have to dress the part. I need to present myself nicely because they need to be reassured that i know and live for "style". Clients need to trust their designers. They have to be confident that my designs will make them look fashionable too. That's a few lessons I've learned over the years. First impressions are very important.

What i wore: Designs by Eva M blazer and skirt; Forever 21 hat; Zara booties; Ayala Department store stockings, DIY beltbag

When you seriously cant anymore but then you realize you dont have a staff of employees and you gotta do all the work to yourself. Running a legit business requires a lot of work and patience (but soooo worth it, i guess). My work days dont end on Friday or at 4:30, they end when the work is done. Juggling time and creativity is not an easy job, i shit you not.

There's literally nothing a cup of coffee cant fix.

This has been on my draft post far too long!

Sorry for the delay, Halloween weekend is coming so my hands are pretty full.

Will update more soon! Thanks for dropping by!!!!

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B&W & RED

11:38 PM

This is how i dress when its raining and im lazy (which is 80% of the time). Its been very gloomy lately and the heavy rain have caused little floods and puddles (literally) everywhere in the city. As much as i love rain and the cold weather it brings, I cant stand having my shoes wet. People close to me knows this haha. I guess that's the disadvantage of investing on pricey sneakers, you cant afford to wear it on rainy days. And because i live in a third world country, the internet is EXTRA slow when it rains. That's another millennial problem that i don't wanna discuss. As always, gonna leave you with another outfit photo dump, im outta here! And guys, stay dry and throw your garbage properly. Peace ~~~

What i wore: Fake Friends cap and stripes tee; Zara trousers; Vans shoes

For those who are asking, this belt bag was made by yours truly. I made it 3 years ago for Sinulog festival.

The cropped stripe shirt is a limited edition Fake Friends product so if you want to cop one, click this link below or you can buy them at Common Ground located at The Gallery, Mabolo cebu.
Click : Fake Friends

Thanks for dropping by guys!
Til next!

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Orange you glad?

6:41 AM

Perks of working for myself? Its being able to plan and make my own schedule. Although there's an obvious downside for that, it delays all my work and i end up cramming my way to finish my deadline... coz im an artist like that. I'm kidding. So this is one of those days wherein i decided to take photos of my outfit (even tho i wasn't really going anywhere) instead of finishing a gown for my fashion show. Dont worry guys, I finished it 8 hours before the show so it's all good.

The last 2 weekends have been so damn hectic. September has been packed with events and its overwhelming sometimes (especially for someone who gets anxious in meeting new people). Thank God I've somehow mastered the art of small talks. From fashion show and exhibit to cooking birthday dinner for bae's friends, Fake Friends anniversary event to Pop District bazaar. I'm very thankful for everything but i also need a long massage and some time to take it all in. Nawmsayin?!

Now that Im done venting out, let's talk about this outfit- because fashion blog duuuuh? You know when i say my city has bipolar weather? Its legit. I had to slip on a thin windbreaker to beat the early-morning drizzle only to find out how hot it was during lunch time. Then it rained again, but its still very humid. I insisted on wearing my windbreaker because it matched my shoes and outfit, obviously. And then of course, the trademark oversized shirt to hide my bloated tummy.