Carmina Villaroel is shoe happy
MANILA, Philippines - For Ensembles, summer means cool, bright-colored dresses and playful accessories. Basking in lavishly feminine dresses is the brand’s celebrity ambassador Carmina Villaroel.
Carmina is all aglow with success in her latest collaboration with Ensembles — Muñiz Shoes x Ensembles. Muñiz Shoes is a brand owned and created by Carmina Villaroel featuring her own design ideas in a variety of shoe styles: from classic pumps, trendy flats, to sultry-looking high heels. Originally sold online, Carmina wanted to try out retail, thus the Ensembles TriNoma Mall pilot project. It became so successful, with more customers requesting for the shoes in other areas. Due to high-demand, the shoes will now be available at Robinson’s Ermita and SM Megamall on March 18.
Carmina talks about Ensembles’ summer look and her new line of shoes.
What was the experience like for your photo shoot for Ensembles Summer 2011 Campaign? Are you enjoying your new tanned look?
The belle of summer: Ensembles ambassador Carmina Villaroel looks hot, hot, hot in this coral dress (P1,295) from Ensembles. As always, I had fun during the shoot. I always look forward to our photo shoots. I love working with my dream team — Mark Nicdao, Robbie P. and Pam Quiñones. I love what Pam did to me for the summer look. Fab tan!
Since you have very fair skin, has it been hard to maintain your skin and keep it healthy-looking during summer?
Oh, yes. I always take good care of my skin and try to have that sun-kissed look but with my skin tone, it can be difficult to maintain a tan. Back in high school, I attempted to get a tan when I went to Boracay but I failed. I just looked like a lobster. My skin turned red and got sun burned.
What do you think of Ensembles’ summer 2011 collection?
I’m a big fan of vibrant, bold colors! I love the entire collection. My super fave is the one-shouldered coral dress I wore during our shoot.
Print-cess charming: Printed dress from Ensembles What are your personal styles and favorite outfits during summer?
Skirts, sandals and flip-flops.
What are your summer plans for this year?
Hopefully, to go on vacation with my whole family either to Cebu or Bohol or travel overseas.
We keep getting good feedbacks on the Muñiz Shoes! How is it working with Ensembles for your Muñiz shoe line? And what was the experience like for you to personally visit each store to arrange the shoe display?
I was so thrilled when Ensembles agreed to put my shoes at their store. I was so excited to fix and arrange my shoes. It’s a dream come true for me to see my shoes finally at the mall. I’m thankful to those who bought my shoes already. My Ensembles family was so supportive of my business — Muñiz shoes. I appreciate all the help they have provided.
Chic in city: Carmina Villaroel wears a top with swirl detail from Ensembles by Louis Claparols Do you plan to make your shoes available to more Ensembles stores?
Yes. I will definitely make Muñiz shoes available to other Ensembles stores. Due to a lot of requests, we will also showcase them at Robinson’s Ermita and SM Megamall.
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