Kate Paras-Santiago

<p>The much-anticipated event of the year is coming up, and it&#x27;s none other than the <a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Ball 2023</a>! After a handful of years, the ball is back and better than ever. For the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation, the ball is here to champion a worthy cause, via a thanksgiving night to remember. As we take a look back at balls past, join us as we eagerly await the biggest night in local showbiz by reminiscing some of the best moments we love. </p><div><br/></div><p>***</p><div><br/></div><p>We watch the <a href="https://metro.style/campaigns/abs-cbn-ball" target="_blank">red carpet</a> like a hawk. We&#x27;re out to scour the prettiest silhouettes, the eye-catching details, the twists and new takes on classic shapes, as well as the tiny accents that make an outfit way more interesting.<br/><br/>While the complete package makes it to the best dressed list, we oftentimes take a second look at the ones that took risks, the ones that tried to up the ante a bit more by expressing their creativity—and with the help of professional stylists, their vision comes across. Such is the case for young actress <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blythe" target="_blank">Andrea Brillantes</a>!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/65345fbd-1603-4271-b472-8439c52d3796_whatsapp%20image%202019-09-15%20at%2011.50.09%20pm.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ethereal in a coral Michael Leyva Terno<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Paolo Nierves for Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>For this year&#x27;s ball, the beautiful morena donned a creation by Metrowear designer and Filipiniana <a href="https://metro.style/campaigns/abs-cbn-ball" target="_blank">red carpet</a> favorite <a href="htps://www.instagram.com/michaelleyva_" target="_blank">Michael Leyva</a>. The pearl-encrusted dress brought out her youthful charm, as well as her enviable skin tone—no bronzer needed here! But what also caught our eye are the glistening strands on her chic mid-part low ponytail. Turns out, those glistening particles are strands of pearls and crystals! We have to say—this is the cherry on top of the pie.<br/><br/>We spoke with her stylist and former Metro Creative Director Eldzs Mejia, and asked him how they decided on such an eye-catching look for her &#x27;do. &#x27;We accessorized Andrea’s hair with customized pearl and crystal pieces from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ornatemanila" target="_blank">Ornate Manila</a> inspired by Filipino hair accessories and headpieces. Plus—to give that element of surprise when she turns around!&#x27; We said in our <a href="https://metro.style/beauty/makeup/abs-cbn-ball-predictions/16193" target="_blank">beauty predictions</a> article that pearls would have a moment in this year&#x27;s ball, and boy it did!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/17a05820-2090-442d-936a-5a29523c3418_whatsapp%20image%202019-09-15%20at%2010.41.08%20pm.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The perfect highlight: strands of pearls and crystals by Ornate Manila. Robe by Happy Andrada<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Paolo Nierves for Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/20201c40-039e-40c4-96cc-0de82ed03da7_whatsapp%20image%202019-09-15%20at%2010.44.46%20pm.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The perfect complement to that morena glow</span></span></span></div>                <div><br/></div><blockquote>We wanted to complement her coral outfit with pearl-like embellishments, and stick with our “pearl of the orient” theme.</blockquote>        <p>It sure pays to have some imagination, and make that imagination work for you. In Andrea&#x27;s case, it was the perfect meeting of the minds, a result of careful planning and execution! Thinking of donning strands of pearls on your next Filipiniana event? We say why not?</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2cbdd173-81dd-453e-b28c-3449020fcc24_whatsapp%20image%202019-09-15%20at%2010.47.24%20pm.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pearly perfection!<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Kiko Pascua for Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div>            </div><p>Styling by <strong>Eldzs Mejia</strong><br/>Makeup by <strong>Marben Talanay</strong><br/>Hair by <strong>RJ dela Cruz</strong><br/>Gown by <strong>Michael Leyva</strong><br/>Hair pieces by <strong>Ornate Manila</strong></p><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>Catch the <a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Ball 2023</a> <a href="https://metro.style/campaigns/abs-cbn-ball" target="_blank">red carpet show</a> on September 30, by tuning in to the Metro Channel, and online via the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@metrodotstyle" target="_blank">Metro.Style YouTube channel</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abscbnentertainment" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel</a>. The show will also be available on iWant TFC and TFC. Log on to <a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">theball.abs-cbn.com</a> to see more.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/culture/events/where-to-watch-the-abs-cbn-ball-2023/36276" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where To Watch The ABS-CBN Ball 2023</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/makeup/eye-makeup-trends-at-the-abs-cbn-ball-2019/36282" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">THROWBACK: Stunning Eye Makeup Trends At the 2019 ABS-CBN Ball</a></div>

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THROWBACK: We're Still Obsessed With Blythe's Hairstyle At The 2019 ABS-CBN Ball

THROWBACK: We're Still Obsessed With Blythe's Hairstyle At The 2019 ABS-CBN Ball

Kate Paras-Santiago

Published Sep 19, 2023 11:17 AM PHT

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Updated Sep 27, 2023 11:10 AM PHT

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