Fabulous Fashion at Ruffa Gutierrez's birthday bash
Her text invite goes—*GLAM*IT*UP* head to toe for this Fab Birthday Bash!
Uploaded: January 30, 2009
Ruffa Gutierrez dons a royal blue outfit by Jun Escario. The elaborate sleeves and neckline (inset) are inspired by the costumes worn during the European Renaissance. Forty-five minutes after arriving at the venue, she changes into another Jun Escario creation—this time, it's a black wrap-around dress.
Gabby Eigenmann is among the early birds. His jeans and black polo with three-fourth sleeves suit his leaner build perfectly, and, adding character to his get-up, he sports a Trilby hat.
Ana Roces drops by the party dressed in fuschia. At 9:30 p.m., she prepares to leave the venue (Alchemy Club) and asks Almira to relay her message to the birthday girl, "Paki-sabi kay Ruffa dumating ako, ha."
Lovely couple Almira Muhlach and Bong Alvarez. "Ruffa says 'wear something dressy.' I just got this out of the closet," says Almira about her outfit. Bong describes his jeans, black shirt and coat as "my usual get-up."
Phoem Barranda, The Buzz segment host, strikes a pose when the photographers start clicking their cameras. She wears a one-piece outfit that accentuates her slim figure.
Binibining Pilipinas-World 2007 Margaret Wilson wears something vintage. "It's my mom's. It's a dress from Next, a brand in U.K.," says Maggie, her popular nickname.
Nicole Anderson explains why she selected a black mini-dress, "I was thinking that all would be glam up with sequins, so I decided to go for sleek and simplicity." And just like her mom Jean Saburit and her friend Maggie, Nicole says—half-serious, half-joking—"I might also be joining Binibining Pilipinas."
Bianca King goes mini, the current fashion trend in Hollywood. Her boyfriend Champ Lui-Pio, who normally wears a shirt during his band Hale's gigs, goes for a preppy look. On April 18, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was the first to break the news that they're an item.
Although she requested that her party would be exclusive to her closest friends and colleagues, press people still troop to the venue of her birthday bash. She obliges when GMA-7 asks for a brief interview.
Jessica Rodriguez and David Buenavacz are also present. Onlookers couldn't help but wonder, "Okay na ba sila ni Ruffa?" It will be recalled that a few days after the "divorce announcement" of Ruffa, she and her mom Annabelle Rama mentioned something about people giving unsolicited advice. Sources claimed that these "people" included Jessica Rodriquez, who said in an interview that Ruffa and Yilmaz would soon reconcile.
Jackie Forster's fashion theme for the night: casual and comfy. A few months after giving birth, she's back to wearing skinny jeans and a button-down blouse with a cowl-like collar.
ABS-CBN top lady executive Charo Santos-Concio heads to Wilma Galvante's corner when she arrives. Her simple white top bears an exquisite print which emphasizes on her shapely fitness.
After a few months of pinch-hitting for Kris Aquino, Ruffa Gutierrez became an official Kapamilya when she inked the deal with The Buzz on June 19. Here, the birthday girl is pictured with ABS-CBN lady boss Charo Santos-Concio.
Mich Dulce (left) and Joyce Jimenez (right) bring back the glam of '60s. The former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition housemate proudly says that her outfit and Joyce's are her own designs.
Mag-SiS Carmina Villaroel (left) and Gelli de Belen wear matching outfits. The vest adds a chic touch to Mina's casual outfit, while Gelli's red thin belt serves as a catchy accessory to her get-up. Ruffa and these two ladies have been friends since their That's Entertainment days.
Dr. Manny Calayan (right) and Eddie Gutierrez (left) without their equally-famous wives. Dr. Pie did not make it and Annabelle Rama was busy chatting with other guests.
Grendel Alvarado (center), the first winner of PNTM (Philippines' Next Top Model), with runners-up Jen Olivar (left) and Rina Lorilla(right). When asked to describe Ruffa, their swift reply: "She's a mentor. She's like a sister to us."
Elvis Gutierrez (left) wears a fashionable coat over his funky shirt. He is currently part of Lupin, GMA-7's TV series top-billed by his brother Richard Gutierrez.
Richie Paul Gutierrez, the youngest in the family, arrives with his date. Noticeably absent that night are the other brothers of Ruffa—Tonton, Ramon Christopher, Rocky, Richard, and Raymond.
