Hot Wheels SEA Epic Championship

Gear up for supreme action as we hail the first Philippine Champion to represent at the 1st Hot Wheels South East Asia Epic Championship. Check out this http://bit.ly/HWEpic2eJdOgi for more details. Go to SM City North Edsa The Block atrium from September 25 to October 1 and register with your mom.

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Season's Symbols at Eastwood Citywalk Central Plaza

There’s a basket in the hallway full of Christmas cards, and some singing on the streets, lights along the roads, and prettified Christmas trees—but has the Christmas spirit really sank in you?

Even when you don’t feel Christmas yet, you can still celebrate. Eastwood City’s Season’s Symbols at the Central Plaza will allow you to connect to the things that will spark the holiday cheer in you and let you collect things that will make you feel good this time of the year.

With snowflake as part of every décor or it being a lyric in most every song, and the bell as a resounding reminder of the season—these and other items appearing as common as can be—have you really revisited the meaning of these symbols which take over our senses year after year? Visit Season’s Symbols Christmas Exhibit and find new meaning for the things that bring cheer to Christmas. Better yet, enjoy cheery shopping from varied fashion, gadget, and accessory booths all under one big roof, as you revel in the chilly weather.

Season’s Symbols Christmas Exhibit is happening on December 5, 6, 7. 8 & 9, 2012 from 10 AM to 12MN.

A Scam Aborted?

Image courtesy of www.tshirtsubway.com

Was it an honest mistake or an intentional deception? Thus, would be the questions of people who were at the backstage of a recent event. A tradition of the event is the awarding of the coveted recognition to the most beautiful and the most debonair attendees of the night. While the event was going on, the hosts announced that the coveted recognition goes with a cash prize.

Finally, the names of the winners of the coveted recognition were announced. The envelopes were awarded and the winners were happy that they were recognized. When the envelopes were opened at the backstage, they were allegedly empty. The cash prize was not in any of the envelopes. It was not like the winners needed the money; rather, it was the principle. The manager of one of the winners demanded what happened to the cash prize. The manager persisted until the organizers were able to trace what happened to the money. Well, allegedly, one of the committee members had kept the cash (for safekeeping, perhaps).

The frenzy at the backstage for the search for the missing cash was so tension-filled that it merited a tweet from a controversial personality (CP). Of course, the mysterious tweet made the followers wonder at the meaning, and CP will not spill the beans, anyway. As always, the event lives to its consistent reputation of always having a controversy, be it with the choice of winners or the voters, themselves.

Like or Dislike: Enchong Dee's Outfit at the Star Magic Ball

Like or Dislike: Bea Alonzo's Gown at the Star Magic Ball

Behind the Pageantry

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The invitation said the screening starts at 2pm. The press and the photographers arrived on time and were eager to meet the applicants. THREE hours later, nothing was happening at the venue. The press people were restless and starving. The organizers did not provide food for them.Worse, the organizers asked them to step out of the venue and return 20 minutes later. The press then saw the applicants still practicing when they came back. They wondered if the screening would ever start. After almost an hour, food was finally served.

Given the events that transpired, an important point is whether the organizers can get their act together by starting on time and respecting the media. After all, media people can make or break the future of the chosen contestants and the contest itself. Now, was the MORE than FOUR-hour wait of the press worth it?

One guest commented that the event overflowed with applicants who had all guts and confidence. Those traits are good but it was a screening for a prestigious beauty pageant.

Don't Bite the Hands that Feed You

Image courtesy of www.zazzle.com

The attendance during this brand’s fashion show last week was just so overwhelming that some of the big bosses had to assist in the registration and the seating of the guests. When the show was about to start, one of the bosses noticed the late arrival of this certain team. Since almost all of the seats in the front row seats were already given to the guests of the shareholders, this boss quickly approached this team, apologized and requested for a few extra minutes for his staff to add seats in the front row. 

Instead of appreciating the gracious effort of this boss, the leader of the team ordered the team members to ditch the show. They walked away from the venue leaving the boss speechless and humiliated.

After the show, the boss called for a post-mortem ordering the withdrawal of their brand’s support from the company of this team who snubbed their show. It was just so ignorant for this team to insult the boss who happened to be the signatory of all the brand’s advertising placements.

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PFW: Eric Delos Santos, Sassa Jimenez, Jerome Salaya Ang

I had to watch this show yesterday because Eric is a good friend of mine and he always remembers to invite me to his shows. It was also very sweet of Mrs. Jimenez (the mom of Sassa), to request a friend of mine to personally email me an invite. I was hoping to meet her personally but I guess she was too busy. Let me share with you some of the highlights from the show.

I was wondering how this girl could appreciate the show with her sunglasses. I guess the lighting was too fierce so she decided to leave them on. 

Oops... it was just too hard for her to enjoy the show with the sunglasses on so she eventually decided to get take them off. Joking aside, I posted this photo because I loved this model. 

Image courtesy of www.iamunderthebridge.wordpress.com

I call Eric the "Flowy Prince" because he is very good at flowy dresses and his office is in Prince Plaza. Haha ha! I fell in love with these pieces that I called him after the show to have them reserved for a good friend of mine. 

Image courtesy of www.iamunderthebridge.wordpress.com

I enjoyed the concept of Jerome's segment. It was about an ugly duckling having a sweet dream. His show even used different versions of the song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" which I totally adored.

Image courtesy of www.iamunderthebridge.wordpress.com

Image courtesy of www.iamunderthebridge.wordpress.com

The mushroom-inspired skirts of Sassa were so cute. I was so intrigued as to how you can sit properly when you are wearing them at a party. =)

For Sassa's segment, she got a singer to add spice to her show. The singer did very well for her first song but I was disappointed that she did not memorize the lyrics for her second number. It bothered me that she was constantly looking at the cheat sheet in her hand while belting it out.

Congratulations to Eric, Jerome and Sassa for a very well-attended show. I apologize for the bad photos because I was seated on the side. Congratulations also to DJ Brian Cua for the music used for the segments of Eric and Sassa. 

The Inspiration of Princess Beatrice's Hat

Image courtesy of oh_fudge

Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, was chosen as the worst dressed Royal Wedding guest by The Times Live. She paired her Valentino Haute Couture dress and coat with a Philip Treacy hat.

I think this melon/buko scraper was the inspiration of Princess Beatrice's hat designer. What do you think?

64: A Fashion Show Featuring the Projects of DLSU-CSB's Graduating Students

Who: De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde, 

         Fashion Design and Merchandising Graduating Students

What: 64: A Fashion Gala

When: April 12, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Where: A-Venue Hall, Makati City

Admission is free. Please support these young designers. 

Fashion Watch Presents: Jun Escario

Images courtesy of Jun Escario

Who: Jun Escario
What: Fashion Watch Holiday 2011-2012
When: April 7, 2011 at 4 pm
Where: Makati Shangri La Hotel (Lobby Lounge)

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Supermodel of the World Philippines 2011

The search is on for the Supermodel of the World Philippines 2011

Requirements:

• Natural born Filipina
• At least 14 years of age
• At least 5'7

Submit your online application on or before April 8, 2011

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Second W@W VideoFest

Photo courtesy of MangoRed

Weddings At Work (W@W) on its 12th year anniversary will be staging the Second W@W VideoFest  at Rockwell Cinema 4 on March 15, 2011. The event will have two screening schedules, one at 7:30pm and another at 9pm.

This year's VideoFest will focus the spotlight on the decade long career of the country's top videographer, Mr. Jason Magbanua. Five videographers, that were handpicked by Jason, will present documentaries highlighting his life and work from their perspectives. The participants include Ian Cruz, John Marvi de Guzman of Cinema Works, Bob Nicolas, Threelogy, and Mayd Studios. Their careers have all been influenced by Jason in one way or the other when they were just starting in the business.

This event is by invitation. If you are interested to receive free invites, kindly email wawvideofest@gmail.com with the names of attendees.

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Green Couture: Using 100% Recycled Materials

Please support Green Couture, a fashion show featuring some of Manila's fashion designers showcasing their creations that are made from 100% recycled materials. The event will take place on March 20, 2011, 5 pm, at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Manila Peninsula Hotel. Show tickets are priced at 1,000 Php each and includes cocktails. Proceeds of the project will benefit the Manila Waldorf School, Incorporated.

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100 Models Search by Boardwalk

Inviting all amateur and professional models to join Boardwalk's 100 Models Search on June 18, 2011, 3pm at the Araneta Colliseum. Top male and female model winner will each receive 250,000 Php worth of modeling contract.

Be the next face of fashion.  Join Boardwalk 100 Models Search. Take part and share the spotlight with Boardwalk's celebrity endorsers and runway professionals. For more details call 6366321 and look for Carl Ranada or call 09294794291 / 09178050324 and look for Alfie Dulatre.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 16 - 24 years old

2. Must be physically fit, tall, long-legged and lean. At least 5'8 height for females, 5'11 for males

3. Must have no existing contract in conflict with the rules of the contest / employment with any direct selling company.

4. Must be available anytime for Go See, rehearsals and show dates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Get Boardwalk 100 Models Search Application Form from any Boardwalk Branch / Head Office or download.

2. Send filled-up 100 Models Search Form with 1 close up, 1 half body and 1 full body shot color photos 4R(4”x6”) in a short manila envelope not later than March 31, 2011 to:

ONE BIG SHOW MODEL SEARCH SECRETARIAT
1508, 15th Floor, West Tower PSE Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
or email to modelsearch@boardwalk.com.ph
For those submitting application via email, photos should not exceed 1MB each.

3. Wait for a Go See invitation through email.

4. Attend Go See on dates and venues specified on your Go See email invite.

Go See to choose 100 qualifiers:
APRIL 6 & 8, 2011 at Unit 512, 5th Flr. West Tower, PSE Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig

5. Wait for Go See results through email. 50 Male and 50 Female Models will be chosen to join the show.

6. If you are among the 100 who qualified, you will be required to attend the Final Call and Judging for TOP MODELS on April 16, 2011 at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Mandaluyong City.

7. While 50 Male and 50 Female Models will be chosen to do the show, only ONE MALE and ONE FEMALE will be declared TOP MODELS. They will get P250,000 worth of modeling contract each.

8. Employees of Boardwalk and its sister companies including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining this contest.

Interested parties can log on to Boardwalk download application form.

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Philippine Fashion Week Models' Go See: February 20

Who: Female Models who are at least 5'8"

         Male Models who are at least 6'

What:  Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011 Models' Go See

Where:  SMX Convention Center, Meeting Room 10

When:  February 20, 2011

            Female models in the morning (9:00 am onwards)

            Male models in the afternoon (1:00 pm onwards)

PLEASE WEAR BLACK AND BRING YOUR SET CARDS

Thanks to Cata Figueroa for the information.  

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