Oh my... I love this ad. Piolo is such a beauty to look at. I just hope his press would stop releasing stuff like he's courting his leading lady just for publicity. We really know better than to believe.
Don't worry, we love Piolo regardless.
Regardless
Oh my... I love this ad. Piolo is such a beauty to look at. I just hope his press would stop releasing stuff like he's courting his leading lady just for publicity. We really know better than to believe.
Don't worry, we love Piolo regardless.
Marc Jacobs Luxurious Dog Carrier
How lucky the dog that would be put inside this Marc Jacobs limited edition luxurious dog carrier!
But as much as I'd like to pamper my Princess, I just won't buy anything like this. Okay, I don't have the money for it, but I don't think I'd buy one even if I could. Imagine its cost - somewhere between 41,800 to 58,500 USD!
This dog carrier was displayed at the ‘L’ Excellence du Savoir-Faire exhibition at Sotheby’s auction house in London. It was exhibited alongside Louis Vuitton limited-edition, special order pieces by Damien Hirst, Chef Ferran Adria, photographer Annie Leibovitz and musician Gustavo Santaolalla.
via buy-online-accessories.com
Marc Jacobs Luxurious Dog Carrier
How lucky the dog that would be put inside this Marc Jacobs limited edition luxurious dog carrier!
But as much as I'd like to pamper my Princess, I just won't buy anything like this. Okay, I don't have the money for it, but I don't think I'd buy one even if I could. Imagine its cost - somewhere between 41,800 to 58,500 USD!
This dog carrier was displayed at the ‘L’ Excellence du Savoir-Faire exhibition at Sotheby’s auction house in London. It was exhibited alongside Louis Vuitton limited-edition, special order pieces by Damien Hirst, Chef Ferran Adria, photographer Annie Leibovitz and musician Gustavo Santaolalla.
via buy-online-accessories.com
Gift Idea: Hello Kitty Headphones
I'm looking for something to give my nieces for Christmas and I found this.
Isn't it cute? My nieces love Skullcandy but I guess they'd be more happy with this Hello Kitty Headphones. After all, who doesn't love this kitty?
Features:
- Officially endorsed Hello Kitty design headphones
- Works with most common music players
- Material: ABS
- Maximum input: 1.2mW
- Output Frequencies: 0-20000Hz
- Fold-up type
- Size: 6cm (2.4") (diameter of ear piece); 1m (39.3") (length, cable); 3.5mm (0.1") (plug)
via chipchick.com japantrendshop.com
Giant LV Suitcase
This giant Louis Vuitton suitcase surely will not fail to draw attention. It's in front of the Ngee Ann City building on Orchard Road where the LV boutique is.
photo: thebachelorgirl.com
Giant LV Suitcase
This giant Louis Vuitton suitcase surely will not fail to draw attention. It's in front of the Ngee Ann City building on Orchard Road where the LV boutique is.
photo: thebachelorgirl.com
StarStruck V's Final 14
Ian Batherson, Sef Cadayona, Rocco Nacino
From my list of 5 favorites, the one that I favored the most didn't make it to the top 14. Well, the other 4 did, so I'm happy just the same. On the guys, there's Ian Batherson, and I like him for his physique. Actually, if the network is gonna build him up as a hunky star like Aljur Abrenica, Ian's body is already prepared for it. No more tedious workout to be done.
Enzo Pineda, Steven Silva, Piero Vergara
Steven Silva and Piero Vergara are 2 of my 5 personal bets. Steven because he's singkit, and Piero because he has a Jake Cuenca angle.
The girls are fine, even if one of my two favorite girls didn't make it.
Fianca Cruz, Sarah Lahbati, Diva Montelaba
Good thing the biatch didn't get in. What's her name? Astrid? The girl she was bullying got in, though - the Dean's Lister named Rox Montealegre.
Rox Montealegre, Princess Snell
Princess Snell used to be with ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
She was known as Kristina Snell over there.
Now this 3 are the ones who got in from the worldwide 8.
Rye Burgos, Nina Kodaka, Zeryl Lim
I still can't believe Naomi King didn't get in.
Natalia Vodianova is Busy
Starting this Spring, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova will replace Christy Turlington as the face of Yves Saint Laurent. She's also doing ad campaigns for Givenchy and will be the front of the Stella McCartney label.
She's will also be the face of Calvin Klein fragrances and is still the face of Guerlain.
Not so busy?
photo: elleuk.com
It's Not All Positive Thinking
Melody Gersbach was said to be a crowd-favorite at the recently held Miss International 2009 at the Tennis International hotel in Chengdu, China, on November 28.
Melody also got in the Top 15, so it's not shameful anymore. I remember her being so positive in her interview that she'd be the next Lara Quigaman. But oh well, at least she got into the Top 15.
Miss Mexico Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquin won the crown. She's one of the early favorites along with Miss Venezuela and Miss Philippines.
The runners-up, though, were not Venezuela and Philippines, but Miss Korea Eun Mi Seo (1st runner-up) and Miss United Kingdom Chloe Beth Morgan (2nd runner-up).
Before Miss International, Anagabriela represented Mexico at the 2008 Miss World pageant. She won the pageant's fast track event, the Miss World Beach Beauty, thereby securing her a slot in the Top 10.
Byers Rob
Rob got the boot. Thanks God it's neither Jason, Carol, nor Rica. I wanted Rob or Patrick out just to give justice to what they did to Rica.
And Rocky said he called Rica a "sheman" because he's already so comfortable with the girls? Oh c'mon. Then why did he say that when only the boys could hear?
I don't know but this "getting comfortable" thing isn't selling. If they're really just "already comfortable" with the girls, then they would have said all those things they talked about in private in front of the girls.
But wow! Rica got a whooping 38.55% followed by Jason with 35.81%. Carol also got a high percentage of votes (15.11%) compared to Patrick with only 6.21% and the evictee, Rob, with only 4.32%.
Seems like the televiewers don't give their votes to just looks anymore. Good thing. Cuz I'm really going for either Melay or Jason =)
photo: pinoyexchange.com
StarStruck V Favorites
I don't know all the contestants but there are some that the show made us remember. (Of course we can't remember those whose names we heard only once, and remember those whose faces and names had been constantly pushed to us.)
But well I had talked about my lurv for this girl Naomi King from Singapore.
Their music mentor Jai Sabas-Aracama found her impressive but with an attitude. (I don't know, Jai stopped at the word "attitude" but we all know her sentence verges on the negative.)
And then there's the Japanese doll, Nina Kodaka (root word: Kodak).
She seems so shy. But I love her.
As with the male contestants, I still like the three I previously blogged about: Ian Batherson, Piero Vergara, and Steven Silva.
Felix Roco Shines
What happens when two teenage brothers become part of two warring gangs?
Felix Roco takes on the role of Richard, leader of his gang "Bagong Buwan" (New Moon, isdatchu?). His younger brother Raymond (Richard and Raymond Gutierrez?), on the other hand, is being initiated into becoming a member of their rival gang, "Batang Dilim."
Conflicts arise when Raymond was tasked to kill Richard.
Directed by 22-year-old Pepe Diokno, Engkwentro is about the last 24 hours of the two brothers, Richard and Raymond.
The movie took home two awards from the Venice Film Festival - the Horizons Prize for new trends in cinema, and the US$100,000 Lion of the Future "Luigi de Laurentiis" Award for a debut film.
Engkwentro is gonna be shown December 11-13 only at the SM Cinemas - Mall of Asia, North Edsa, Megamall, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Bacoor.
AJ and Steffen for Feld Hommes
AJ Abualrub and Steffen Weng in an editorial by Markus Pritzi for Feld Hommes.
What is the message it tells you?
Two leaned and muscled young men, bloodied, fighting, half-naked. It looks erotic enough for me.
Patrick Kafka Wears Tiara
I wish someday I could wear a tiara, too, just like Patrick Kafka on the cover of Rondo.
photo: wienermodels.blogspot.com
Lea Salonga... Your Songs
Lea Salonga will hold a two-night concert at the PICC Plenary Hall entitled Lea Salonga... Your Songs. The Tony Award-winning singer/actress has chosen songs from more than 5,000 requests from around the world.
The concert promises surprises, just like the fact that Lea's repertoire includes Lady Gaga's Pokerface. Moreover, ace comedienne Ai-ai delas Alas will also be in the show. The romantic crooner Richard Poon and the Philippine All Stars will also be guesting.
Produced by AmbientMedia, Lea Salonga... Your Songs is under the musical direction of Lea's brother Gerard Salonga, conducting the 36-piece orchestra Filharmonika.
For more info, visit the concert's official website by clicking here.
Watch: "Avatar" Trailer
Saw an Avatar poster when we watched 2012 last week. I thought it's an adaptation of television's Legend of Ang. My friend laughed at me when I told him that.
This trailer rocks!
That reminds me, it's my friend's wedding in Bulacan on December 18th. Perhaps I'll just watch the premiere.
Adam Lambert's GMA Concert Cancelled
This is what Adam Lambert did on AMA awards. And now his Good Morning America concert is cancelled.
Yeah, I guess seeing this on morning television isn't good. But can't they just talk to Adam not to do anything like that on the said concert?
Ah perhaps GMA execs just had a change of mind altogether because of this..?
photo: sheknows.com
Hit or Miss
Oops! Angel Locsin and Carmen Soo are both featured in StyleCaster.
There's something about Angel Locsin's gown that is dangerously reminiscent of Bjork's swan-inspired (no wait, literal swan) dress from 2001. And when we say dangerous, we don't mean dangerously sexy.
So that's why they're so taking pictures of Angel Locsin at the International Emmys...
photo: stylecaster.com
StarStruck V - Naomi King
If there's one StarStruck gurl that I admire, it's Naomi King from Singapore. She sings, she talks (visit her other YouTube channel ohmahgaaad), and it looks like she knows her niche.
Let's just hope she won't try to be cute just to fit in.
Havaianas Zip G – iWant!
First saw this at The Fash Pack blog. I told myself I'd get one as soon as I see one (you know how hard-to-find these Havaianas are). And then I came across the Havaianas website and saw this:
It would be a sin to not put Princess inside one of these. Besides, I'm already sick of her carrier.
I really wish there's an All Flip-Flops store somewhere near me. As of now, the nearest branch is in MOA. And near means a little over 200 pesos in taxi fare.
But I think I would be going to SMX this Saturday with the kids. I guess I'll pay All Flip-Flops a visit.
Another wish: an official Havianas online store. I really don't like buying in Multiply.
photos: thefashpack.blogspot.com havaianasphilippines.com
StarStruck V
There are actually some interesting guys in GMA-7's StarStruck V.
Ian Batherson, 20, Taguig City
Piero Miguel Vergara, 16, Davao
He doesn't look 16 to me, though. But he has that Jake Roxas Cuenca resemblance somewhere in the mouth and cheek area.
Steven Joseph Silva, 22, Davao
Anyway, here's the official list of the 28 lucky ones who made it last Sunday:
Top 20 Contenders (from the local auditions):
Sarah Lahbati, 18, Cavite
John Paul Joseph ‘Sef’ Cadayona, 20, Las Pinas
Fianca Jane Cruz, 18, Pasig City
Steven Joseph Silva, 22, Davao
Hyacinth Diva Montelaba, 18, Cebu City
Adam Santos Hussein, 22, Pasig City
Janelle Olafson, 19, Quezon City
Enrico Raphael ‘Raf’ Nacino, 22, Pasig City
Paolline Michelle ‘Mich’ Liggayu, 18, Pasay City
Ian Batherson, 20, Taguig
Princess Tinkerbell Snell, 17, Laguna
Enrico Lorenzo ‘Enzo’ Pineda, 19, Quezon City
Astrid Isidro, 21, Quezon City
Shane Parminter, 16, Antipolo
Jeramie Padolina, 16, Quezon City
Rollo Espinos III, 17, Bacolod City
Edward Benosa, 19, Quezon City
Goldamier ‘Gold’ Gamir, 19, Malabon City
Piero Miguel Vergara, 16, Davao
Roxanne ‘Rox’ Montealegre, 19, Pasig City
The 8 International Contenders:
Nina Kodaka, Japan
<Japanese Guy>
Naomi King, Singapore
Zyril Lim, Middle East
One Bahraini Guy
Vanessa Harrison, Canada
Marco ‘MJ’ Bautista, USA
Rye Burgos, USA
Watch: Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance" and "Speechless" at the AMA's
Efren Peñaflorida is CNN Hero of the Year
Efren Peñaflorida has been named CNN Hero of the Year at the conclusion of the third "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" held at the Kodak Theater Saturday night.
Efren, who started a "pushcart classroom" to bring education closer to the street children of the Philippines, was announced the winner by CNN's Anderson Cooper. He will receive $100,000 to help him continue the noble deed he has started.
The ten heroes was selected after seven weeks of online voting at the CNN website. Each selected hero was given a documentary tribute and was introduced by a celebrity presenter. Above photo shows Efren with Eva Mendes. Aside from that each of them receives $25,000.
The Top 10 CNN Heroes are Brad Blauser, Roy Foster, Doc Hendley, Andrea Ivory, Betty Makoni, Jorge Munoz, Efren Peñaflorida, Budi Soehardi, Derrick Tabb, and Jordan Thomas.
Congratulations Efren! Continue being an angel many and I'm sure more good things will come.
photo: cnn.com
Efren Peñaflorida is CNN Hero of the Year
Drop Crotch from Oak
Lady Gaga's "The Fame Monster" Leak
Lady Gaga's newest album, The Fame Monster, is set for release November 23rd. But it has been leaked in advance and is free to download. The album contains 8 songs:
- Bad Romance 4:54
- Alejandro 4:34
- Monster 4:09
- Speechless 4:30
- Dance in the Dark 4:49
- Telephone (feat. Beyonce) 3:40
- So Happy I Could Die 3:55
- Teeth 3:40
Anyway, the album has such bad reviews that I don't know if I'm downloading. Bad Romance, which music video we've seen here, is a little like Papparazzi. The costume design, though, I think saved it from bad to okay. What with that Alexander McQueen shoes!
Oprah - Soon To End
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Couture for a Cause
A dress becomes more interesting with its background story.
This Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 2010 design, worn by Daisy Lowe, is very much (as you can see) African-inspired. Vivienne Westwood is said to have put her name and designs behind The Tapestry of Dreams, a women's empowerment project in KZN.
photo: timeslive.co.za
Johnny Depp (not Rob Pattinson) is People's Sexiest Man Alive
So it's a hoax? Because after Robert Pattinson was reported People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, here comes the announcement that Johnny Depp is indeed People's Sexiest Man.
I guess this is already official cuz this is what appears in the People website.
When Naruto Takes Over Sesame Street
Sesame Street is perhaps the most famous children's television show on earth. Most countries have their local versions of it but English-speaking nations just adapt its US version.
But since we're so bilingual here in the PH, we (me and my peers at least) grew up watching two versions - the Tagalog (Batibot) and the original Sesame Street. Batibot had been taken down when the bigger networks put up their own (short-lived) children's shows. But however original they claim it to be, they're all just patterned after Sesame Sreet.
Puppets in the local Sesame Streeet versions actually vary. In our country, we're so lucky Pong Pagong was lent to us by the Sesame Street US. At one point even, everyone was saddened when talks about getting Pong Pagong back to the US version spread around. Luckily, they let the turtle stay in our shores.
I guess the puppet that is originally ours is Kiko Matsing. They perhaps came up with the monkey puppet because of the famous children's story that involves a turtle and a monkey.
Since we grew up knowing the "pagong and matsing" story, seeing Pong and Kiko in Batibot was nothing new anymore. The puppets gave us a sort of connection to the well-loved fable and the values it taught us.
Pong Pagong and Kiko Matsing's tandem became a hit. These puppets taught the Filipino kids good values and the importance of friendship and working together. Along with Ate Siena and Kuya Bodjie (spell?), watching Batibot became a part of our weekdays.
In my time, it was aired twice in a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Perhaps it was aired that way so the school kids in the morning classes could watch it in the afternoon, and those who went to school in the afternoon could watch it in the morning.
Currently, we only have animation/cartoon series as kid shows in the morning. Mothers have no choice but to turn on the tv to Pokemon or Mr. Bean or Naruto to entertain their kids while they do their morning duties. The better offs have options, though, if they have cable tv. Nickelodeon and Disney Channel are of course better alternatives. But what if they don't have cable tv?
Okay, so Pokemon has little moral lessons in its episodes. But unlike Batibot or Sesame Street, Pokemon doesn't teach the ABC's and 123's. And Mr. Bean and Naruto? I like watching Mr. Bean cuz it makes me laugh. But I'm very thankful that we didn't have Mr. Bean on tv when we were growing up. As with regards to Naruto, violence has really no space even in my tv viewing.
In South Africa, Sesame Street (or Takalani Sesame as they call it) is still a big thing. They even came up with a new puppet named Kami (short for the Setswana word “Kamogelo” which means “acceptance”). And why the name? Because Kami is an HIV-positive 5-year-old girl. And she needs acceptance. I guess you already know what happened when this puppet reached Sesame - her neighbors embraced her, and loved her with no prejudice. They listened to Kami as she talked about the challenges she's going through as an HIV-positive individual.
So you see, these children shows can bring hope and awareness to the kids, no matter how young or old they are. Africa is known to have a lot of HIV-positive children and they decided to use Kami to give these kids hope, to at least cheer them up to the thought that hey, there's a puppet who's going through the same ordeal as I am, and I don't have to lose hope.
We can actually use that right now. We may not have as much AIDS cases here but think about a flood-striken-puppet who was left homeless and have nothing to live by, walking aimlessly and reaching Batibot Street. I'm sure Ate Siena or Ate Isay would be very willing to take care of him and be instant family. Wouldn't it give such inspiration not only to the victims of Ondoy but to all of us?
On the other hand, imagine a Naruto-loving-kid hit by the flood in Marikina. What hope could he get from his favorite television show? Aspire to learn the art of water vending?
photo: thefrisky.com
New Gossip Girl Trailer + Leighton's Fashion Fail
Gossip Girl's new trailer:
Leighton Meester looks so elegant, no?
But wait till you see this:
Wether it's 80's-inspired or not, this outfit is very unflattering. Well, unless it's a costume for a horror movie.
photo: celebrity.aol.co.uk
Levi Johnston's Playgirl Preview Pic
Playgirl has just released a preview of Levi Johnston's pictorial for the magazine. Nothing much but he's in the shower. So we can expect shower pictures when the issue is released.
photo: thefrisky.com
Charice in "A Very Special Christmas"
Charice is included in the compilation album A Very Special Christmas which will be released November 23rd.
Aside from Charice, other artists included in the album are Colbie Caillat, Miley Cyrus, Kristinia DeBarge, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Carrie Underwood to name a few.
Classic Christmas songs such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Baby, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing can be found in the album.
photo: aolradioblog.com
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