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Project Runway Philippines Season 2

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

I LOVE PROJECT RUNWAY! I watch it over and over again. When the Philippine version of the series hit the country, I was very pleased because a lot of young designers here who might not have the budget or the chance to showcase their talent will finally have the chance to do so. However, the first season was kind of a disappointment for me. I could already tell who was going to make it to the top three, with Veejay or Aries as my bets. Aries won  :)

Project Runway Philippines (source: Wikipedia)

Project Runway Philippines (source: Wikipedia)

When I saw the first episode of season 2, wowza! This batch is WAAAAAY better than the last one. In the first episode of the first season alone, you could already round up who might win, but this season it’s going to be a bit hard to choose AND eliminate.

My favorite this season is Russell Villafuerte aka The Fashion Rebel (daw) … so far. Who knows? It might change since the majority of them are good. I could remember in the American version my favorite was Korto, but in the final runway show, Leanne was the obvious winner.

The first challenge for the designers were to design a dress that best represents their design philosophy… using the clothes that they were wearing. I’ve yet to find a photo of Russell’s creation, but I immediately zoned in on him. He made a dress with this kind of Union Jack-esque design in the front. Very street fashion and sophisticated at the same time. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that every girl likes a bad boy… especially a bad boy who can sew her a killer dress! Hahaha.

Stay tuned!

On a fact of life: wrinkles

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

I bet you’ve seen an ‘ad-less’ advertisement around the metro delivering the generic spiel addressing Mother Nature’s will for women: the inevitability of wrinkles.  This particular spiel though, promises 92% less fine lines after a 6-week use. It also didn’t say which product was responsible for this. Earlier this year, a skin care team rounded up 50 Filipino women, aged 30 to 55 years old, to test their product on.

The women went through an assessment session with a dermatologist who made the  ugly truth known to each of the women.

The ugly truth TWICE over. I can imagine myself as that derma, hahaha.

Me:You have wrinkles.

Woman: wh-a-a-a?

Me: What’s more.

Woman: No! Don’t tell me! *covers ears*

(cue “heartbeat” music)

Me: I can actually tell you HOW MANY. *lets out a maniacal laugh*

Woman: *runs screaming into the night*

Hehehe. Anyhoo, these women were told to use a “mystery” product for six weeks in place of their usual moisturizer. This product, it turns out, is the yet to be introduced to the public Celeteque Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer. It was only after the challenge that the women were told what product they were using.

Celeteque True Results Challenge

Celeteque True Results Challenge

Yesterday, I attended the launch at Mag:net Cafe Boni High Street where Celeteque introduced the beautiful women who attested to the effectiveness of the product.

The boyfriend has a new habit, he points to ads and billboards that doesn’t make sense, but sure does sound good to gullible people. Including me. Although that habit of critiquing billboards and ads…

…he got that habit from me. hahaha.

Anyhoo, I think Celeteque is sincere in their claim although I’ve yet to try it out. It takes a lotta guts to proclaim AND market your product to have HONEST-TO-GOODNESS results in anti-aging.

Celeteque Advanced

Celeteque Advanced

A friend pointed out “how did they measure the ’92%’ decrease in wrinkles?’

Well, Celeteque says that this is the average decrease in wrinkles that they have observed from the women. To push the envelope a little further, they had the guests of the launch have the skin around their eyes counted for wrinkles *gasp!* by a derma. A professional photographer took a photo of each guest for them to be able to keep track of the decrease. Glad to still have my 25-year-old skin and five years to enjoy it, I said my thanks and left with a press kit and triple-stapled loot bag which forced me to take a peek only when I got to the car.

Inside were a magnifying glass, a bag, and some samples, but no Celeteque Advanced which was strange since what’s the magnifying glass for?

I chose not to ask anymore but Toni, the girl who invited me, did text later in the afternoon to ask if I got a Celeteque Advanced in my kit. I guess some of us were not able to get one. When I said no, she was nice enough to ask for my address where they could send my sample to and finally make use of the magnifying glass. Hahaha. I’ll share my experience with it once I receive the sample, till then, toodles!

Update: Toni sent me the sample already, so far I’m loving it. I generally don’t like moisturizers because it makes my skin itch. Celeteque Advanced so far has done nothing but ingratiate itself to my good side. Which is kind of hard to find. But it’s found nonetheless. Am I making any sense? It’s 1am and I have tons of articles to write. Byers!

Twilight and Schizo Weather

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Are you as excited about Twilight’s second installment, New Moon as much as I am? But frankly speaking, Twilight the movie wasn’t very good noh? It was more of a fashion music video than a movie. Although I can’t really classify myself as a Twi-fan, I remember going gaga over the books even before the height of the fever. And I thought I was the only one losing touch with reality with those books! Call it my guilty pleasure. Haha.

Here’s a recent spread from Glamour Magazine featuring the women of Twilight, sans the most popular of them all, Kristen Stewart, I wonder why?

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Ashley Green, recently fired Rachelle LeFevre, Nikki Reed, and newcomer Noot Seear

I wonder why they replaced Rachelle LaFevre? I mean yes they stated reasons but why would they tell us the truth anyway? She’s gorgeous. I can see why they gave her the role of Victoria although her face is too angelic for it.

I’m sorry I don’t really heart her replacement Bryce Dallas Howard.

Bryce dallas Howard

Bryce dallas Howard

She’s pretty too. But I guess I’ve gotten too used with Rachelle LaFevre, but who knows? Maybe she’ll play the part better. :)

PARTING SHOT:

The weather lately has been so schizophrenic, but mostly wet and cold. I’d love to warm my hands (and my tummy) with these:

Hot Chestnuts from Chinatown

Hot Chestnuts from Chinatown

I took this photo in Singapore’s Chinatown. I haven’t been posting much about Singapore lest you get sick of reading it. Hahaha. Maybe next time.

I’m off today to attend an event in Trinoma for Taters’ anniversary and G.I. Joe screening, and buy one of my gifts for the boyfriend’s birthday. I hope he likes it! Wish me well.  I’ll try to post more stuff next time, especially in the realm of fashion, but work, both freelance and full-time, has been soooo hectic.  Have a great weekend! :)

Why do we not have Urban Outfitters?!

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Why?!

I LOVE!!!

Deena & Ozzy Studded Loop Belt, $38

Deena & Ozzy Studded Loop Belt, $38

I seriously think studs are on its way in. But I also have the feeling it’s going to fly over my head and straight to Divisoria. Nevermind. But I really love how people can now dress in ordinary oversized shirts and think ‘fasyon’ rather than ‘pambahay’. The loop belt is really nice. I also found this in their website:

Cowl Drape Banded Bottom Tank, $32

Cowl Drape Banded Bottom Tank, $32

I like the combination of the tank with the slightly ‘mannish’ pants which I also heart, they made the outfit look sexy without revealing a lot of skin. I hope that someday, some taipan or whoever has gobs of money lying around somewhere would bring these brand in the Philippines.

Speaking of studs, I saw these studded Miu Miu boots at Sea of Shoes‘ blog.

Miu Miu studded boots

Miu Miu studded boots

It’s so beautiful, it makes me want to burst into tears. :(

Here’s another one I’d love to have and pair with boyfriend jeans and a white tank top.

Studded boots from See by Chloe

Studded boots from See by Chloe

I can probably kick a couple of asses with these shoes noh? Lovesit!

Then I came across this one, I’m really a sucker for the ‘combat’ look.

Studded Vintage Combat boots by Free People

Studded Vintage Combat boots by Free People

Lovely boots. Haaaaay. I’ve been unconsciously searching for a pair of combat boots like these, but for $388, I don’t think sooooo…

Weekend’s over people. SAD SAD SAD. Back to the real world of deadlines tomorrow. Although I hear August 5 was declared a non-working holiday.

PARTING SHOT:

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Mocha Green Tea & Apple Crumble

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Mocha Green Tea & Apple Crumble

Nothing like a relaxing cup of mocha and a slice of apple crumble to chase away the blues on a rainy day doncha think?

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