ABS-CBN Ball 2018: Top 10 fashion, beauty trends

MANILA, Philippines — Of the over 600 invited guests, more than half came to the recently concluded first ABS-CBN Ball held at Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Jericho Rosales and Erich Gonzales might have been named as Best Dressed Male and Female, but fans also noticed other fashion and beauty standouts in what can be considered as the biggest fashion event of the year among Kapamilya stars.

The following recurring themes were particularly popular among celebrities who walked on the red carpet.

1. Bangs

Elisse Joson let her bangs stay on the sides for a sexy look. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

James Reid's wavy bangs gathered at the center to highlight his cuteness. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Janella Salvador channels Audrey Hepburn in her bangs. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

The bangs, lightened hair and short bob made Jodi Sta. Maria look like a character in a Sia music video. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Julia Barretto evenly spread her bangs across her forehead, giving a peek into her bushy eyebrows. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Liza Soberano channeled a little bit of mystery by letting her bangs partly cover her eyes. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Maxene Medina wears the classic bangs. Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

2. Dangerously-high slit

The double high-slit Fausto Puglisi dresses made famous by Jennifer Lopez and Kendall Jenner have found similiar versions at the ABS-CBN Ball. Let the battle for the best thighs begin!

Bela Padilla in Francis Libiran - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Sylvia Sanchez in Frankie de Leon  - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Nadine Lustre added a kinky touch in this Garimon Roferos creation. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Myrtle Sarrosa balanced sexiness with prom-like innocence in this Edwin Uy gown.  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Mica Javier's green Ijan Martin dress contrasts against her morena skin. - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Maja Salvador's high-slit, glittery Ezra gown and feather boa were a nod to old Hollywood. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Kiana Valenciano  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Gretchen Ho in Joe San Antonio  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Cristine Reyes wearing Steph Tan - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Ariella Arida in Hannah Kong - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

3. Green

These stars sure know how to blend well with the photo wall.

Vina Morales in Nat Manilag  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Lucy Torres-Gomez stands out in green at the center of her husband Richard and daughter Juliana.  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Judy Ann Santos in Oscar dela Renta  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

JC de Vera in Paul Cabral - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Donny Pangilinan (left) in Avel Bacudio - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Antoinette Taus - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Angelica Panganiban in Michael Leyva - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Aljur Abrenica (right) with Kylie Padilla  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

4. Garden-inspired

Summer is still months away, but the following stars brought the outdoors indoors.

Liza Soberano in Alexander McQueen  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Kisses Delavin's lilac Francis Libiran ball gown has been daintily embroidered with little flowers on the bustier.- Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Xian Lim's suit complement Kim Chiu's butterfly-filled Michael Cinco gown. One can almost hear Cinderella and her birds sing in the background. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. in Tom Ford and Dr. Vicki Belo in Monique Lhuillier. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Denise Laurel in Joe San Antonio - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

5. Gold

Besides green, gold is the color of the "yayamanin" or considered as a symbol for prosperity.

Don't know what color to wear in a red carpet event? Take cue from these celebrities who went for gold.

Coleen Garcia looks like a sexy Oscar award in a Patricia Santos couture. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Jessy Mendiola literally looks golden in a Patricia Santos creation. - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Maris Racal's Mak Tumang golden gown takes an unexpected two-tone spin. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Maymay Entrata's Furne One gown is more on the nude side than gold, but the opulent textures and embroidery make her look like a high-couture treasure. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Melai Cantiveros in Alesi  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Pia Wurtzbach seemed like she won Miss Universe all over again in this sleek Martin Bautista creation. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Ritz Azul in Nat Manilag - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Shaina Magdayao in Michael Leyva  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

6. White

White has been a favored color in recent years not only in matrimony but also at the red carpet. Here come the brides and grooms.

Ylona Garcia looks like the cherry at the top of this layered, icing-looking Lightshine White creation.- Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Vivoree Esclito in Steph Tan - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Sarah Geronimo channels just the right amount of sexiness and innocence in this Mark Bumgarner handiwork. She and Matteo Guidicelli, who also dons a Bumgarner piece, seem to be bound for the altar in their outfits.  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Pokwang illuminates in her white dress at the press room.  - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Morisette Amon - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Moira Dela Torre - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Maxene Medina in Rhett Eala   - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Maricar Reyes in Mark Bumgarner - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Kylie Verzosa in Francis Libiran  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Bride-to-be Kylie Padilla seems to have given us a peek on what she would like on the big day. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Kathryn Bernardo's morena beauty stood out in this Jun Escario number. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

One can almost say 'I do' to Jake Cuenca in this Bang Pineda piece.  - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Erich Gonzales in Vania Romoff - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Chienna Filomeno in Boom Sason - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Catriona Gray in Mak Tumang  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Alice Dixson in Mia Urquico  - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

Alexa Ilacad in Mak Tumang   - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

7. Mid-length straight bob

These stars set-off the glam in their gowns with simple, precisely-cut or straightly-ironed, mid-length hair.

Sarah Geronimo - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Ritz Azul - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Nadine Lustre - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Klarisse de Guzman  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Jane Oineza - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Gretchen Ho  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Bea Alonzo  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

8. Crazy highlights

For these stars, transformation was incomplete without dyeing their crown.

Pia Wurtzbach - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

KZ Tandingan - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Jodi Sta. Maria - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Arci Munoz gave her classic Michael Leyva black gown a twist with her cosplayer neon pink hair. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Albert Martinez  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

9. Hair accessories

Vice Ganda seemed to be bound for the church-themed Met Gala last May.  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Sarah Lahbati did not want her hair to look plain, so she accentuated it with a hair clip. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

A clip assures that Pokwang's hair stays on one side.  - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Anne Curtis looks like a princess with her Prince Charming, more so because of her starry headdress. - Philstar.com/Erwin Cagadas Jr.

10. '80s throwback

Yay or nay?

The color and the puffed sleeve in this Jaggy Glarino dress of Yeng Constantino, with matching eyeglasses, seem to nod to three decades back. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

All that Sharlene San Pedro needs is a hood to look like a fairytale character. The sleeves are also very '80s. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Sarah Lahbati looks every bit a disco queen in this Liz Uy-styled Halpern Studio sequined dress. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

Julia Barretto's glittery Mark Bumgarner also nods to the disco era. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho

This high-neck Francis Libiran creation paired with gold chain necklaces makes Diego Loyzaga ready to break it down like a rapper from the '80s. - Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho