Who Is Gossip Girl? I Know.

"The secret is out GG, you're numbers are up. Surrender now, or face the punishment. What will it be? The Truth or the Consequences? Either way you're up on the stake, there's only one word I've got for you. Goodbye."

Don't ya just love how GG formulates her sentences? I lavet!

The word is out, GG is revealed, and you'll catch it here first.

The upcoming episode, Season 1 Episode 16, will reveal a homosexual relationship between two of the most eligible bachelors of the Upper East Side. This is it, the biggest bomb-shell to ever drop Manhattan, Eric van der Woodsen and Asher Hornsby (Little J's dog-walker boy-fling), step right up and claim your homosexuality!

These two love birdies will have a lip-locking scene on the next episode.

From the homosexuality to the real identity of Gossip Girl....

OH COME ON, ISN'T IT ALREADY OBVIOUS BY NOW?!

Yes, the real Gossip Girl is Eric van der Woodsen, and this is no guess of mine, I have sources from the Gossip Girl production staff to support this claim.

It's safe to say I can seriously laugh my ass off if they change the 'Gossip Girl is actually Eric' plot, because I know the alternate truth to that change.

And this is why I love me.

xoxo, Haute Chocolait

Stylish in the Rain

Enough with the Summer essentials, back here in Manila, we're starting to experience the beginning of the Rainy season, and who says you can't weather storm in style?

But of course, the unflattering sport jackets and hoodies from Gap are the most popular picks for Rainy season over-covers.

Trend report: vintage jackets are so over and sporty jackets are for SPORTS (thus the name). In the first place, the material for these unfathomable things are not designed to repel rain at all. They actually absorb the rain, thus giving the jacket a wet density.

When we speak of rain, it should only mean one thing: and that's the Rain Coat.

There are many variants of Rain Coats, and the most stylish of them all is the Trench. From the traditional Trench Coat colours (Black & Badge)

Burberry Prorsum

photo from men.style.com

...to the electrifying colors (Blue, Yellow, Orange) [If you've seen Gossip Girl 1x15: Desperately Seeking Serena, Charles "Chuck" Bass played by Ed Westwick was featured wearing an electrifying Blue Trench in one scene, and an Orange one in the next.]

The trench gave you a doable edged candy bar, Fashion & Function. Reserve those hoodies for poor-outfit days because seriously, hoodies just aren't flattering on a man.

I've actually seen a number of guys around the upper side of Manila wearing short-trench coats to mend off the rain, and it's a two thumbs up and a toast of champagne.

Tom Ford Advert Banned

photo from frillr.com

Labeled as "Markedly Vulgar", this specific advert for Tom Ford sunglasses was banned by an Italian Ad Organization. "...Transcends the limits of simple bad taste and offends the sensibility" of a viewer (from frillr.com). Another Advert from the same campaign was not banned however, featuring a woman grabbing some guy's crotch. I'm not sexist or anything, but what the heck?

The way I look at this ad, I see an empowered woman biting off a guy's fingah, nothing degrading about that. (Upcoming cliche) That's ART.

Dior Homme Spring-Summer 2008

First impression: LIMITED (in terms of usage)

If you're the heir to the throne of 'Gutsdenburge', then go ahead, get the whole collection, but if you're a street-smart socialite, then I'd suggest a different designer/collection.

But in fashion, you must NEVER copy a look from a photo shoot/fashion show and wear the whole outfit, you must match each piece with another piece from another designer and/or another look. Always remember:

"designers are merely gods, but the people have the will."

It's safe to say that I could buy a piece from the collection and it would look tres tres bien with Dolce & Gabbana pants.

In terms of "thoughts becoming things", Kris van Assche, Dior's new creative director for the Homme line, was able to serve his ideas to the table and make it realito. If I'm not mistaken, he wanted to elaborate the prestige and exclusivity of Dior through the Spring collection, ergo, the sleek and sophisticated line for Dior Monsieur.

Notice the crumpled effect on those loose grey pants? That's INNOVATION at it's beauty.



And check out these HUGE pants, aren't they just fabulouso?! Goodbye skinny slacks; it's easy, breezy, beautiful, Dior Homme.

photos from frillir.com

Chanel Homme Spring Summer 2008

Chanel is well known for their women's collection, but what many (perhaps) do not know, is that Chanel also makes limited Men's pieces in their pool of women's wear. And when they make these limited pieces, they make sure it's the BEST

I, personally, never have seen a Chanel Homme piece I didn't like. What's there not to like about an outfit that's already on-hold and guest-listed even before it's made.

In fear of Copyright violations done to Chanel, and I do have extreme respect to the House of Chanel, I will not post a photo, nor add a link to the collection.

For more information on the Chanel Homme Spring Summer 2008 collection, please visit the Chanel official website, and look for the Spring Summer Pret-a-porte (Ready-to-Wear) collection.

(Tip, the men are engulfed by the number of womenswear, do be patient and look for the scattered Testosterone in the Runway spread, they're worth it. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE)

Enjoy your cup of Haute Chocolait? Ciao for now.

Chanel Mobile Art

In fear of any Copyright violations against Chanel, I will not post photos, nor link the Chanel website on my blog.

The House of Chanel presents the Chanel Mobile Art, currently in Hong Kong, it will soon transfer to Tokyo (the land of the extreme end of Fashion), and eventually travel around the surface of the globe.

If you have time to catch the Global phenomenon, please do send me some of your latest grabs (photos) from the event. I'd love if you do.

For more information, please visit the official website of Chanel, and look for the Chanel Mobile Art.

P.S Karl Lagerfeld, I LOVE your limited Chanel Homme pieces I spotted at an old fashion show held at the Santa Monica Airport. If only I could go and grab me a pair of those adorable pants, but I bet the waiting list is already at it's 5 digits.

Enjoy your cup of Haute Chocolait? Ciao for now.

The Weekender

I hope I'm not violating any copyright laws of some sort.

As you've seen earlier, my only companion to long travels is my Louis Vuitton Monogram trunk chest. That's the only piece of luggage in which I feel mentally secure with my belongings. I don't want my $600 shoes getting dented. Have you seen how those maniacs back at the airports throw around your check-in luggage? Those insecure Tunguska's are in serious need of therapy.

I want to try something new this time around, and I was thinking... Weekend duffel bags? For those 2-3 days out of town, driving around the mountains in the south of France to Monaco, with a Gucci or Louis Vuitton weekend bag at the passenger seat... I'll do that SOON.

Here are some of the potential weekend bags that may land on my credit card bill soon (when I arrive at Hong Kong tomorrow).

Large carry-on duffel with double handles, single shoulder strap, zip-top closure, and inside pocket.

Price: $955

Duffel with double handles, adjustable shoulder strap, zip-top closure, interlocking G detail, signature web, front zip pocket, and inside zip pocket.

Price: $1095

Carry-on duffel with double signature web handles, zip-top closure, Gucci crest trademark, inside pocket, and cell phone pocket.
Price: $625

Large carry-on duffel with double handles, single shoulder strap, zip-top closure, and inside pocket.
Price: $895

large carry-on duffel with double signature web handles, zip-top closure, Gucci crest trademark, front zip pocket, inside zip pocket, and cell phone pocket.
Price: $495

photos and information from Gucci.com