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apple split

2012-01-22T14:58:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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the boy with lips of petals

2012-01-22T14:56:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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an encounter in suspended time

2012-01-22T14:51:00.000-08:00

"i've always loved night trains and their magic: it's the perfect opportunity to create an encounter in suspended time. i really liked the idea of a woman meeting a man. they both think about each other, but continue on with their own lives, left with the regret that they didn't make contact with the other person. i love to play with destiny and coincidences... i knew that the story would revolve around the mesmerizing effect of the scent in the woman's wake. we had to give voice to the intangible." - jean-pierre jeunet

i am in love with this commercial. having such faith in fleeting moments can be dangerous, but romance is almost always worth the risk.

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tender age in bloom

2012-01-22T14:28:00.001-08:00

jomel c.

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night-time intermission

2012-01-22T14:15:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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madame m

2012-01-22T14:12:00.000-08:00

thanks to my lovely friend, margi ♥

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10 / ten

2012-01-22T14:05:00.000-08:00

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lost in the forest, i broke off a dark twig

2012-01-02T21:13:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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this could be paradise

2012-01-02T21:07:00.000-08:00

self-portrait : water dream

2012-01-02T21:03:00.000-08:00

reawakening.

jomel c.

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into the sea

2012-01-02T20:37:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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mister o

2012-01-02T20:35:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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howl

2012-01-02T20:31:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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lady e

2012-01-02T20:29:00.000-08:00

thanks to my incredible friend, eirini ♥

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the strange bedfellow

2012-01-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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wild thing

2012-01-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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want it you could get it my dear

2012-01-02T20:01:00.000-08:00

10 / ten

2012-01-02T19:59:00.000-08:00

you will remember that leaping stream
where sweet aromas rose and trembled,
and sometimes a bird, wearing water
and slowness, its winter feathers.

you will remember those gifts from the earth:
indelible scents, gold clay,
weeds in the thicket and crazy roots,
magical thorns like swords.

you'll remember the bouquet you picked,
shadows and silent water,
bouquet like a foam-covered stone.

that time was like never, and like always.
so we go there, where nothing is waiting;
we find everything waiting there.

~ pablo neruda

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love the giver

2011-12-24T16:58:00.000-08:00

happy holidays! wishing you happiness and love each day, and a fruitful year ahead.

jomel c.

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señor

2011-12-24T16:40:00.000-08:00

many thanks to javier barcala, who's so dear to me.

jomel c.

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wayfarers

2011-12-24T16:37:00.001-08:00

jomel c.

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the silent sea

2011-12-24T16:32:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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God only knows why it's taken me so long

2011-12-24T16:23:00.000-08:00

10 / ten

2011-12-24T09:25:00.000-08:00

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the declaration

2011-12-12T19:34:00.001-08:00

venus in flames

2011-12-12T19:29:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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entwined

2011-12-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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once upon a time

2011-12-11T20:10:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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magnétisme

2011-12-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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and let the waves have their day

2011-12-11T19:41:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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we shall always be you and i

2011-12-11T19:40:00.000-08:00

my present for the couple.

the very picture of happiness. i am so engulfed in thoughts of things that make each of us happy, and looking at pictures like this strengthens my optimism and belief in love. it makes me so happy to see friends in such a blissful state.

thanks to my very dear friend o and her lovely husband. so beautiful, so inspiring ♥

jomel c.

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love in silence

2011-12-11T19:12:00.000-08:00

10 / ten

2011-12-11T19:10:00.000-08:00

travis davenport, in this chanel commercial, reminds me so much of a boy from work. hee.

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i can't take my mind off of you

2011-11-20T14:12:00.000-08:00

thorough bush, thorough brier

2011-11-20T14:09:00.001-08:00

jomel c.

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sa liwanag

2011-11-20T14:09:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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starry, starry night

2011-11-20T00:09:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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great expectations

2011-11-20T00:08:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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love stain

2011-11-20T00:01:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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i have the key to the locks in your head

2011-11-19T23:57:00.000-08:00

leonhard.

jomel c.

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through glass, a new world

2011-11-19T23:51:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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wooden benches

2011-11-19T23:48:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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opus vino

2011-11-19T23:44:00.000-08:00

jomel c.

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10 / ten

2011-11-19T11:33:00.000-08:00

current inspirations.

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to sea, to sea

2011-10-23T01:21:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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un rostro de mujer

2011-10-23T01:16:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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maud + chanel

2011-10-23T01:09:00.000-07:00

with much gratitude to the very lovely maud for the inspiration.

jomel c.

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good friday

2011-10-23T01:04:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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mother

2011-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

morning mourn.

lola.

jomel c.

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one october afternoon

2011-10-23T00:32:00.000-07:00

underground river.

jomel c.

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said "it's only up to you"

2011-10-23T00:28:00.000-07:00

10 / ten

2011-10-23T00:16:00.000-07:00

current inspirations.

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beautiful ones

2011-09-30T18:33:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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daydreamer

2011-09-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

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a quai

2011-09-30T18:13:00.001-07:00

evening

2011-09-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

harry halim + valentino haute couture

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of long ago childhood, wild romping

2011-09-19T00:58:00.000-07:00

childhood carousel.

jomel c.

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matteo and the horse

2011-09-19T00:53:00.000-07:00

matteo benoit.

thanks to matt b for this wonderful privilege.

jomel c.

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i am nameless. i am onymous. i conquer.

2011-09-19T00:46:00.000-07:00

loic : conqueror.

jomel c.

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sunshine it's a friend of mine

2011-09-19T00:24:00.000-07:00

friends with heels.

plastic not-so-fantastic : sunshine friends.

jomel c.

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we can do better than I can

2011-09-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

pink flamingos fade

2011-09-19T00:02:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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in the sweetness of the air

2011-09-18T23:55:00.000-07:00

photographer : mario testino

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bestial romance

2011-08-30T23:34:00.000-07:00

mobot and the cat.

jomel c.

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happy feet

2011-08-30T23:22:00.000-07:00

luxury and style served with a lot of accessible charm. very inspired music choice as well. i'm crazy in love with this campaign.

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between the trees

2011-08-09T01:09:00.000-07:00

fall.

jomel c.

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emerging enigma

2011-08-09T00:45:00.000-07:00

milze.

jomel c.

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crimson beauty

2011-08-09T00:37:00.000-07:00

i remember seeing this and falling in love with it immediately. the "morsure" necklace from dior joaillerie designed by victoire de castellane. i love its simplicity, wit and its modern nod to gothic romance. it's one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry i've ever seen.

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pussykat

2011-08-09T00:22:00.000-07:00

this is the one song everyone

would like to learn: the song

that is irresistible:

the song that forces men

to leap overboard in squadrons

even though they see the beached skulls

the song nobody knows

because anyone who has heard it

is dead, and the others can't remember.

shall i tell you the secret

and if i do, will you get me

out of this bird suit?

i don't enjoy it here

squatting on this island

looking picturesque and mythical

with these two feathery maniacs,

i don't enjoy singing

this trio, fatal and valuable.

i will tell the secret to you,

to you, only to you.

come closer. this song

is a cry for help: help me!

only you, only you can,

you are unique

at last. alas

it is a boring song

but it works every time.

siren song + margaret atwood

pussykat.

jomel c.

the show must go on

2011-08-09T00:09:00.000-07:00

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“i love thee true.”

2011-08-09T00:04:00.000-07:00

la belle dame sans merci : john keats

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take me back to the place I love

2011-08-08T23:55:00.000-07:00

some of my favorites from manilastreetstyle. without proper execution and the right attitude, odd proportions and silhouettes can sometimes come across as very sloppy. these two demonstrate how chic a different concept can be. i love the casual appeal and relaxed vibe of these looks; moreover, they give a nod to trends without compromising personal style. these also show how the right accessories, however minimal, can give the whole look a significant boost. so beautiful, i'm in love.

special thanks to sep!

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muse

2011-08-08T22:25:00.000-07:00

photographer : perry ogden

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love out of lust

2011-08-08T22:07:00.000-07:00

melancholia

2011-08-02T22:44:00.000-07:00

one of the most beautifully heartfelt songs i've ever heard, sung so ardently by amy winehouse.

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la piel que habito

2011-07-26T21:03:00.000-07:00

karen rose.

jomel c.

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children of the century

2011-07-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

my sincerest gratitude to my friends, the very delightful e & m, for the continuous support and inspiration.

jomel c.

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the beast howls in my veins

2011-07-26T20:44:00.002-07:00

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hush, the world is quiet

2011-07-26T20:37:00.000-07:00

monsieur dee ii.

jomel c.

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fallen and broken

2011-07-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

spring fruit.

jomel c.

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cause i'm just a soul whose intentions are good

2011-07-26T20:26:00.000-07:00

perfume commercials sometimes are a tough sell. it has to capture its audience's attention and leave an impression, inspiring intrigue and awaken the desire to fit the image that it's trying to sell. i love the simplicity of this dior commercial featuring charlize theron. it's romantic, sensual and straightforward without giving too much away. plus, the choice of music is divine.

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matadora

2011-07-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

master class

2011-07-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

i'm very excited for pedro almodovar's new film. premiering at cannes last may, the latest film from my favorite director features antonio banderas (finally working with almodovar again) and the stunning marisa paredes.

(l-r) jean paul gaultier, jan cornet. blanca suarez, marisa paredes, pedro almodovar, elena anaya and antonio banderas at cannes

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intimité, corps, secret

2011-07-19T18:03:00.000-07:00

jomel c.

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i will feel the sun

2011-07-19T17:57:00.000-07:00

believe

2011-07-19T17:50:00.000-07:00

the unraveling.

this is the illustration i created for "the believers" exhibition in brussels, belgium. my gratitude goes to the wonderful javier barcala whose inspiring knowledge and kindness allowed me to think creatively and become a part of an amazing group.

javier barcala

jomel c.

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one to my left

2011-07-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

many thanks to the lovely mr. schalling.

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masochists

2011-07-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

about a boy

2011-07-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

poypi.

the last time we were together, it was raining.

jomel c.

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sweet, savage love

2011-07-19T15:52:00.000-07:00

filipinos love ballads and this song is a great one. i unabashedly love this version of an opm classic. i must admit that while i can't carry a tune myself, yelling out lyrics usually kills a ballad stone dead for me. but jovit baldivino's singing style suits the drama of this song and gives it enough strength to transcend its melodramatic tendencies. the way he almost yells out parts of this song adds depth to the passion, and it becomes so believable. i can just imagine someone singing this in the same manner while wooing the object of his/her affection. it's pure pinoy drama, it's very romantic and i love it.

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look at me. come back to me.

2011-07-19T15:11:00.000-07:00

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always black, always sexy

2011-07-19T15:04:00.000-07:00

anthony vaccarello

anthony vaccarello, fall 2011. i love this. the obvious sexiness is not entirely devoid of intellect. part of the appeal of this aesthetic comes from the implicit masculinity and toughness of the clothes. i particularly love the coat that opened the show, with a hint of skin peeking through during movement. it's very sexy.

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there she goes

2011-07-19T14:50:00.000-07:00

jessie.

jomel c.

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summer swing

2011-07-19T14:41:00.000-07:00

under the sun.

jomel c.

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in the thicket

2011-07-11T20:35:00.000-07:00

lair.

jomel c.

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nature boy

2011-07-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

monsieur dee.

you were just a boy on a bed in a room, like a kaleidoscope is a tube full of bits of broken glass. but the way i saw you was pieces refracting the light, shifting into an infinite universe of flowers and rainbows and insects and planets, magical dividing cells, pictures no one else knew : francesca lia block, wasteland

jomel c.

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white heat moans

2011-07-11T20:25:00.000-07:00

as the ivy
crawled from
the bottom of

the brick wall
from the south
northwards

cunningly
with its vines
reaching out

into the throes of
the pristine
tulip bulb

untitled + jomel c.

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heart at large

2011-07-11T20:19:00.000-07:00

ant july.

i love creating something like this especially for friends. the ideas don't always translate as well as i hope, but it's incredibly rewarding to have such inspiration and to know that others appreciate the effort. this is for one who's celebrating his birthday today. a very happy birthday!

jomel c.

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heart of darkness

2011-07-11T20:08:00.002-07:00

direction : garth + ginny
producer : sam bourner

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early evening june

2011-07-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

self-portrait, 2011.

jomel c.

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