The Exact Princesses That Inspired These Celebrities’ Looks at Star Magical Prom

March 15, 2024

Enchanting glamor took over the Star Magical Prom for a night of story tale realism. Here are all the inspirations behind the stars’ dazzling looks

The Bellevue Manila underwent a significant transformation to transport young stars and emerging talents to a land of fantasy. Awakening the magic of fairytales in the dreamiest way possible, the ivory carpet witnessed pastel-colored looks and whimsical, enchanting ensembles from the storybooks of The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, and more—all reincarnated on our modern-day young celebrities at the Star Magical Prom.

Maris Racal

The Can’t Buy Me Love star was a vision of ethereal beauty, clad in a beguiling blue gown by designer Russell May Cordero. Straight out of Cinderella, the two-piece dress was made more mod with the addition of bows, white gloves, and a blushed beauty look. “I’m a deconstructed Cinderella,” Maris shares during her interview at the ivory carpet. “A modern twist to the fairytale and my hair is actually inspired by Audrey Hepburn.”

^{Maris and Anthony pose as Snoop and Irene Tiu from Can’t Buy Me Love; Maris is wearing her own twist of the iconic Cinderella gown}

Dalia Verde

With stunning hair and modern makeup, the starlet’s look was bold; a statement of a pop of red amidst the pastels of the theme. But it was the illusion of a drape falling seamlessly over Dahlia’s bodice that finished the serve, the slit an elegant touch. The overall effect was otherworldly, an image of Elena of Avalor or Snow White.

^{Dalia stuns in a strapless red ball gown with textured drapes}

^{The actress set the carpet on fire with a Mark Bumgarner gown}

Xyriel Manabat

This standout young celebrity was a true princess, deviating joyfully from the modern everyday life to enter the fantasies of fables and mystical dreams in a shimmering halter-cut, semi-backless gown in shimmering blues, pinks, and golds. The dip hem dress Xyriel wore offered the glamor of the long gown and the comfort of a short dress, and the trail followed her figure elegantly as she walked the ivory carpet. Xyriel embodied an ethereal fairy reminiscent of those in Sleeping Beauty.

^{Xyriel in a custom-made Russel May Cordero fairytale-inspired gown}

Vivoree

Vivoree was modern-day Princess Aurora in a pink dress that sported crystal embellishments—giving her look a nice shine under the lights. The dress continues on with crystals flowing down to the waist, but the scene-stealer of her look was definitely the draped cape from the disattached sleeves falling gracefully on her shoulders. It was a nice touch of extravagance and gave a nice dramatic contrast to the real-life Sleeping Beauty.

Krystal Brimmer

At the ivory carpet, this young star exhibited her interpretation of the classic The Little Mermaid in a blue off-the-shoulder dress with sequins adorned at the bustier, and with petals of water decorating the skirt. Krystal elevated her dress with a tiara and a big blue bow at the waist around the back that encapsulated a modern princess feel.