Museo Modeling Events

MAGIC FADES FOR THOSE WHO ONLY SEE THE SURFACE

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model & Organizer: Leighanne
Official Photographers: Enrique J. Martinez | Roberto Morales | Ralph's Photography
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo
Gown Collection: Ahdie Lloueveie

Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas
Co-organizer Kim Alleah Delas Llagas

FILIPINA ANGELIC SIREN

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model: Stephanie Abilar
Photographer: Enrique J. Martinez
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua

Organized by Leighanne and Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

HIGHLIGHTING THE ART OF OUR OFFICIAL MAKE-UP ARTIST: Maron Lorenzo Hmua

We're grateful for your work and artistic dedication.

Model: Maria Therese
Gown Collection: Ahdie Lloueveie
Official Photographers: Enrique J. Martinez | Roberto Morales | Ralph's Photography

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Organized by Leighanne & Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

GOLDEN IN SPACE OF ClickLounge Studio

Model: Mikee Elardo Pisico
Gown Collection: Ahdie Lloueveie
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua
Photographer: Enrique J. Martinez

Organized and sponsored by Leighanne, Kim Alleah Delas Llagas, & Franchesca Espinas

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MERMAID THEORY?

The Mermaid Theory, introduced in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother through the character Barney Stinson, suggests that no matter how beautiful or “magical” a woman may appear, there will always be someone who eventually grows tired of her. Framed as humor, the theory compares a woman to a mermaid, mysterious and enchanting at first, but ordinary once familiarity replaces fantasy.

While it plays on the psychological truth that humans adapt to what once excited them, it also reveals something deeper about how society often views beauty. At its core, the Mermaid Theory reflects a culture that places high value on novelty. Attraction is frequently sparked by what feels rare, unattainable, or visually captivating. However, when relationships are built primarily on appearance or the thrill of something new, they are bound to weaken once that thrill fades.

The issue is not that someone stops being beautiful; it is that beauty alone was never meant to sustain connection. Familiarity does not destroy magic; shallow perception does. The convicting truth behind this theory is not about women losing their charm. It is about how easily people confuse enchantment with depth. When someone grows “tired,” it often says more about their inability to appreciate substance than about the person they once admired. A woman is not a mythical creature designed to endlessly fascinate. She is a human being with evolving thoughts, emotions, strengths, and flaws. Real love is not sustained by mystery but by intentional commitment, respect, and emotional intimacy.

The Mermaid Theory challenges us to reconsider our perspective. Instead of asking how to remain magical, perhaps we should ask whether we are being valued beyond surface appeal. True connection does not depend on constant awe; it depends on seeing and choosing each other even after the fog of fantasy lifts. In the end, the problem is not that the mermaid becomes ordinary; it is that some people never learned how to swim in deep waters.

Magic fades for those who only see the surface. True love chooses depth.

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" ClickLounge Studio

Model: Jillian Ysheen
Official Photographers: Enrique J. Martinez | Roberto Morales | Ralph's Photography
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua
Gown Collection: Ahdie Lloueveie

Organized by Leighanne & Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

GLAM FEELS POWERFUL LIKE A CROWN; OTHER DAYS, IT FEELS HEAVY LIKE ARMOR

Be the siren who chooses her own song.
Beautiful when adorned.
Powerful when bare.
Unbothered either way.

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model: Sandrene Chua
Photographer: Enrique J. Martinez
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua

Organized by Leighanne and Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

BEAUTIFULLY ENOUGH: JUST LIKE MS. MARIA, AN EDUCATOR ON HER OWN TERMS.

In a world that constantly tells girls to be more or less: prettier, quieter, more pleasing, less bold, women's empowerment begins with one powerful truth: you are already enough.

You can wear fancy dresses. You can put on heavy makeup. You can love pink, glitter, heels, or simplicity. None of these defines your worth. What defines you is how you see yourself when the mirror is quiet and no one is watching.

A female teacher once told her students, “Make-up is art. Clothes are an expression. But confidence? That comes from knowing you don’t need applause to feel beautiful.”

She wore bright lipstick to class some days, and none at all on others. Yet her presence never changed because her confidence did not come from validation, but from self-respect.

Empowerment is teaching girls that beauty is not a performance for others. It is a relationship with yourself.

You are not beautiful because they say you are.
You are beautiful because you decide you are.

Model: Maria Therese
Photographer: Roberto Morales
HMUA and Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie & Maron Lorenzo Hmua
Organized and sponsored by Leighanne, Kim Alleah Delas Llagas, & Franchesca Espinas
Home studio: ClickLounge Studio

AUTHENTIC BUT MAGICAL

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model: Leighanne & Stephanie Abilar
Gown Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua

Photography by Roberto Morales

Organized by Leighanne and Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

LOVE IS UNDENIABLY BEAUTIFUL

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model: Lana Adelaine
Gown Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua

Official Photographers: Enrique J. Martinez | Roberto Morales | Ralph's Photography
Organized by Leighanne and Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

SING A SONG LIKE LALALA...

Model: Jillian Ysheen
Dress Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua
Official Photographer: Enrique J. Martinez

Organized by Leighanne & Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

EYES CAN NEVER READ A SOUL

"Sirens of the Mist Openshoot" at ClickLounge Studio

Model: Leighanne
Dress Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua
Official Photographer: Enrique J. Martinez | Roberto Morales | Ralph's Photography

Organized by Leighanne and Kim Alleah Delas Llagas
Sponsored by Franchesca Espinas

MESMERIZING MERMAID LADIES

“Love is not just about finding the right person, but about building the right bond. Friendship is where love begins, and together they create a connection that even the thickest mist cannot hide.” 🤍

Studio: ClickLounge Studio
Models: Stephanie Abilar & Leighanne
HMUA: Maron Lorenzo Hmua | Danaya Delas Llagas
Photography: Enrique J. Martinez | Ralph's Photography | Roberto Morales
Designer: Ahdie Lloueveie
Organizers: Franchesca Espinas | Kim Alleah Delas Llagas | Leighanne