A two-year-old girl in Porac, Pampanga has gained the attention of netizens with her fashionable looks on social media that mimic popular characters Mulawin, Urduja, Chuckie, and Raiden Shogun.
She even has her own version of Ms. Universe Philippines Michelle Dee's national costume.
Baby Eunice, called fondly by family as “Indai Eunice,” wears creations her mother, Rochelle Santiago, makes using different fabrics and household items.
Santiago shared that the dress-up journey started right after Eunice was born.
Posting monthly pictures of her daughter in various DIY costumes became a trend and eventually led them to start vlogging, sharing their creations with fellow moms.
The costumes are often inspired by popular artists or iconic looks.
Santiago said their creations are budget-friendly and inspired by their favorite celebrities.
Her DIY national costume for Eunice didn't even exceed P500.
"Nag-boom kami noon, [at] tuloy-tuloy na po iyon. Maraming na ding pong napahanga, ‘Bakit ganito? Parang ano lang gamit na puchu-puchu lang sa bahay kaya pa lang gawing ganito.’ Marami pong na inspire kaya nainspire din po ako sa kanila na gumawa pa po ng maraming DIY costumes para din po sa mga nanay na gusto nilang iphotoshoot yung mga anak nila at gusto nilang gawan ng magandang outfit," she said.
Santiago encourages fellow moms to be creative and not spend a fortune on dressing up their kids.
She believes in using creativity and resourcefulness to make enjoyable and memorable outfits for children.
"Wala po akong background, passion lang siguro na magtahi ng kung ano-ano. Kumukuha po ako ng inspiration minsan sa mga paborito naming artista na gusto naming gayahin para kay inday… yung mga costume na nakaka-inspire gawin [ay] yung macha-challenge ako…. sa mga artista talaga nagbabase ako, sa look [at] sa [mga] costume na iyon," she added.
