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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 5 – The Girl That Runs Her Own Race

It’s no secret that I’m not the biggest fan of Tia but kudos to her for winning this week’s challenge and sharing it with Janice. Good for you girls!

Photographer Loh Lin Shan was the photog this week in a futuristic sport themed photoshoot! Pretty interesting aye? Each girls will have 15 frames.

Janice is determined to stay one more week and she's givin' it her all... still not a fan but kudos to this girl!

Janice is determined to stay one more week and she’s givin’ it her all… still not a fan but kudos to this girl!

Wow! I am very impressed with Jodi this week! Girl's a natural!!!! #preach

Wow! I am very impressed with Jodi this week! Girl’s a natural!!!! #preach

I'm not feeling this at all from Josephine. The styling was disappointing! Her worst to date!

I’m not feeling this at all from Josephine. The styling was disappointing! Her worst to date!

The body's good but the face is just blah! This isn't looking good for Katarina.

The body’s good but the face is just blah! This isn’t looking good for Katarina.

What happened to Marie this week? This is such a downgrade from her amazing photo last episode!

What happened to Marie this week? This is such a downgrade from her amazing photo last episode!

After weeks of producing beyond mediocre photos, Natalie proved to me why she's deserving of a spot this cycle! This photo's perfection! Prolly the best this cycle so far!!! Werk!

After weeks of producing beyond mediocre photos, Natalie proved to me why she’s deserving of a spot this cycle! This photo’s perfection! Prolly the best this cycle so far!!! Werk!

I've no doubt now that we may see Nicole walking the finale as a finalist! She's such a firecracker!

I’ve no doubt now that we may see Nicole walking the finale as a finalist! She’s such a firecracker!

Poor Poojaa got the worst photo edited this cycle! I'm sure she had better shots than this...

Poor Poojaa got the worst photo edited this cycle! I’m sure she had better shots than this…

Sheena looking fierce yet again! I'm seeing a final four placement for this girl!

Sheena looking fierce yet again! I’m seeing a final four placement for this girl!

Sneha looks masculine here! Not a good photo at all.

Sneha looks masculine here! Not a good photo at all.

Tia. NEXT

Tia. NEXT

Call Out Order
First Call Out: Natalie
Jodilly
Sheena
Nicole
Marie
Janice
Katarina
Josephine
Sneha

Bottom 2:
Pooja and Tia
Eliminated: Pooja

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model

Natalie's Touchdown!

The Official Candidates Of The Binibining Pilipinas 2014!

Their faces and names are already posted in different sites and some of them are already creating enough buzz and hype but it’s the final night on March 30 that matters the most.  So after weeks of grueling screening process, callbacks and all – the over 100 applicants of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas were trimmed down to 40! I’ve to say how impressed I am with the quality of the candidates this year. There are a lot of fresh faces who are all very much qualified to win any of the crowns as well as the repeaters who are more ready and more beautiful this time! So here are our Top 40 in groups of 5…

Binibini #1 Julian Aurine Flores; Binibini #2 Mary Ainjey P. Manalo; Binibini #3 Joanna Angelica M. Romero; Binibini #4 Parul Shah; Binibini #5 Hanna Mariz D. Dela Guerra

Binibini #1 Julian Aurine Flores; Binibini #2 Mary Ainjey P. Manalo; Binibini #3 Joanna Angelica M. Romero; Binibini #4 Parul Shah; Binibini #5 Hanna Mariz D. Dela Guerra

Binibini #6 Anabel Christine G. Tia; Binibini #7 Aiza Faeldonia; Binibini #8 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach; Binibini #9 Joy Antonette Diaz; Binibini #10 Shauna Indra Salina Curran

Binibini #6 Anabel Christine G. Tia; Binibini #7 Aiza Faeldonia; Binibini #8 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach; Binibini #9 Joy Antonette Diaz; Binibini #10 Shauna Indra Salina Curran

Binibini #11 Laura Victoria Lehmann; Binibini #12 Sarah Jireh Asido; Binibini #13 Kris Tiffany M. Janson; Binibini #14 Emma Mary F. Tiglao; Binibini #15 Kimverlyn O. Suiza

Binibini #11 Laura Victoria Lehmann; Binibini #12 Sarah Jireh Asido; Binibini #13 Kris Tiffany M. Janson; Binibini #14 Emma Mary F. Tiglao; Binibini #15 Kimverlyn O. Suiza

Binibini #16 Zahara Mae O. Soriano; Binibini #17 Diana B. Arevalo; Binibini #18 Ellore Noelle Punzalan; Binibini #19 Mae Liezel J. Ramos; Binibini #20 Kenneth Santiago

Binibini #16 Zahara Mae O. Soriano; Binibini #17 Diana B. Arevalo; Binibini #18 Ellore Noelle Punzalan; Binibini #19 Mae Liezel J. Ramos; Binibini #20 Kenneth Santiago

Binibini #21 Racquel D. Kabigting; Binibini #22 Mary Anne Bianca G. Guidotti; Binibini #23 Nichole Marie R. Manalo; Binibini #24 Ednornance Agustin; Binibini #25 Mary Jean Lastimosa

Binibini #21 Racquel D. Kabigting; Binibini #22 Mary Anne Bianca G. Guidotti; Binibini #23 Nichole Marie R. Manalo; Binibini #24 Ednornance Agustin; Binibini #25 Mary Jean Lastimosa

Binibini #26 Hanna Sheena L. Manuel; Binibini #27 Hannah Ruth Sison; Binibini #28 Carla Jenina Cabrera Lizardo; Binibini #29 Krischelle DG. Halili; Binibini #30 Joy Marie Gangan

Binibini #26 Hanna Sheena L. Manuel; Binibini #27 Hannah Ruth Sison; Binibini #28 Carla Jenina Cabrera Lizardo; Binibini #29 Krischelle DG. Halili; Binibini #30 Joy Marie Gangan

Binibini #31 Angelique Celine L. De Leon; Binibini #32 Jeslyn Santos; Binibini #33 Gabrielle Erika Tilokani; Binibini #34 Leonalyn D. Dela Cruz; Binibini #35 Yvethe Marie A. Santiago

Binibini #31 Angelique Celine L. De Leon; Binibini #32 Jeslyn Santos; Binibini #33 Gabrielle Erika Tilokani; Binibini #34 Leonalyn D. Dela Cruz; Binibini #35 Yvethe Marie A. Santiago

Binibini #36 Krystal Alonday; Binibini #37 Vanessa N. Saliba; Binibini #38 Janine A. Asanion; Binibini #39 Ladylyn Riva; Binibini #40 Vessica L. Sambo

Binibini #36 Krystal Alonday; Binibini #37 Vanessa N. Saliba; Binibini #38 Janine A. Asanion; Binibini #39 Ladylyn Riva; Binibini #40 Vessica L. Sambo

*names in bold are the repeaters 
photos via bbpilipinasofficial

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 4 – The Girl That Embraces Change (Makeover Episode!)

Last night’s episode saw the 12 remaining girls undergo makeovers. Some of them aren’t happy about it as usual (cmon’ girls, if you wanna be a model, you’ve to be ready to DO THIS!)

For their photoshoot, they were styled by Nicoline to look their best in a 60’s chich style themed shoot! Who do you think got the boot this time?

I'm giving up on Janice. She's short and she's not using her full potentials that the judges saw in her...

I’m giving up on Janice. She’s short and she’s not using her full potentials that the judges saw in her…

I actually like this shot of Jodilly and kinda disagree with the judges' critique. I thought she looked fresh but a little too modern perhaps

I actually like this shot of Jodilly and kinda disagree with the judges’ critique. I thought she looked fresh but a little too modern perhaps

 

Josephine nailed this shot like no other and she's definitely the one to beat at this point!!! Consistency is the game!

Josephine nailed this shot like no other and she’s definitely the one to beat at this point!!! Consistency is the game!

my baby Katja looks pretty here and that's just it. Cmon' girl, step it up!

my baby Katja looks pretty here and that’s just it. Cmon’ girl, step it up!

Marie here reminds me a little of Nik Pace (Top Model US Cycle 5 runner up) and a mix of Solange Knowles. I don't know if this is good or what...but this is  great picture!

Marie here reminds me a little of Nik Pace (Top Model US Cycle 5 runner up) and a mix of Solange Knowles. I don’t know if this is good or what…but this is great picture!

Natalie is so basic that it hurts me that some of the girls went home before her...

Natalie is so basic that it hurts me that some of the girls went home before her…

I am a fan of this girl. She's feisty and she looks cool!  Plus she's tall! Get it girl!

I am a fan of this girl. She’s feisty and she looks cool! Plus she’s tall! Get it girl!

I'm loving Poojaa's styling here! Sophistication's her last name!

I’m loving Poojaa’s styling here! Sophistication’s her last name!

Sheena's style is so striking that she always manage to stand out. Not this time though

Sheena’s style is so striking that she always manage to stand out. Not this time though

Not buying it Sneha girl. NEXT!

Not buying it Sneha girl. NEXT!

This isn't working at all for me. The reflection is much fiercer for me! She's got it though - bad styling perhaps?

This isn’t working at all for me. The reflection is much fiercer for me! She’s got it though – bad styling perhaps?

Tia's the shortest in the bunch and she doesn't look like a model at all. She needs to leave next tbh

Tia’s the shortest in the bunch and she doesn’t look like a model at all. She needs to leave next tbh

Call Out Order
First Call Out: Marie
Josephine
Poojaa
Nicole
Natalie
Tia
Sheena
Katarina
Jodilly
Sneha
Bottom Two: Janice and Thao
Eliminated: Thao

Best Photo Week 4 Marie

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 3 – The Girl Who’s Hot When She Is Cold

This episode almost killed half of the girls in the house. For their reward challenge, the girls did a commercial shoot for Visit Malaysia 2014 ads where they have to walk  the runway  on top of Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower)! Janice had a panic attack while most of the girls did pretty well. Hometown girl Josephine was the winner of this challenge!

For their third shoot, the girls are to posed sexy as they test their limits to withstand the cold wearing just skimpy outfitsin SnoWalk in Sengalor. Most of them were amazing this episode except for Janice who seemed to be off her elements this week.

At panel, Josephine was yet again praised for her consistency as well as Nicole  (who’s becoming my favorite by the way) for delivering edgy looks. The judges were not that impressed with the rest but they ultimately felt Janice and Jihye didn’t deliver at all…

So who’s getting the boot???

I just love how Nicole's working her face!

I just love how Nicole’s working her face!

Jihye's looking too posey for me

Jihye’s looking too posey for me

Not a fan of her face here, Luv her body language though. Step it up Jodilly!

Not a fan of her face here, Luv her body language though. Step it up Jodilly!

Poojaa - Model 101

Poojaa – Model 101

Josephine is werking it!  She's unstoppable! The one to beat atm!

Josephine is werking it! She’s unstoppable! The one to beat atm!

my little Katja! Wow! She's totally improving!!!

my little Katja! Wow! She’s totally improving!!!

Sneha's giving me a very "inexpensive" pose here...ehem...

Sneha’s giving me a very “inexpensive” pose here…ehem…

Jihye's looking too posey for me

Jihye’s looking too posey for me

Thao needs to know how to look tall in pictures!

Thao needs to know how to look tall in pictures!

Sheena's one of my favorite girls in the competition, like what the judges have mentioned - she knows this is a competition!

Sheena’s one of my favorite girls in the competition, like what the judges have mentioned – she knows this is a competition!

'still not a fan Tia girl. NEXT!

‘still not a fan Tia girl. NEXT!

Natalie's shot's just okay. Nothing special really...

Natalie’s shot’s just okay. Nothing special really…

This shot has got to be the worst for me... it's  borderline catalog and girl' doesn't know her angles!

This shot has got to be the worst for me… it’s borderline catalog and girl’ doesn’t know her angles!

Call Out Order
FCO – Josephine (double win!)
2. Nicole
3. Sheena
4. Katarina
5. Natalie
6. Tia
7. Thao
8. Poojaa
9. Jodilly
10. Marie
11. Sneha
Bottom Two: Janie and Jihye
Eliminated: Jihye

Best Photo Week3

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 2 – Who Attracts the Following?

Last night’s episode was pretty interesting with the  remaining 14 girls vying for the title of the most bad@ss model in the house LOL. For their challenge, they were to form three groups with three girls each leaving Nicole and Sneha group-less so they formed a two-girl group instead.  The groups are to take “selfies” of themselves and the winner of that challenge was the beautiful Pooja who shared her reward to… Katarina! They went to an helicopter ride, sightseeing the beautiful Malaysian scenery.

Shortly after that, the girls are to pose in Malaysian traditional clothing in Batu Caves ( a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples situated in Gombak district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.)

During the shoot, each girl just had 15 frames to work with. Jodilly, Janice, Nicole and Sneha impressed the photographer while Pooja, Katja and Natalie did okay.  Bona was not showing versatility disappointing everyone in the shoot and the rest are just hanging there.

Prior to the panel, the girls are having some issues with each other esp Nicole over Janice whose being a brat in my opinion. Wow! I feel like watching an episode of the American version with this episode! LOL. Tia’s being all so bitchy with Katja. At panel, they hated Bona’s picture. Too bland IMO. I also didn’t like Tia’s pose. She’s not a model, TBH and the judges doesn’t like it as well. #served

Anyways, here are the pictures from last night episode. Don’t mind my critique, that’s just me. >_<

Bona

Bona

This is beyond lifeless. I thought she’d be great over the run of the show but this is pretty boring.

Janice

Janice

I do not like her at all. This photo isn’t very good to begin with. She look one dimensional in my opinion.

Jihye

Jihye

I feel that the dress is too much for her. She’s drowning in this shot.

Jodilly

Jodilly

Biases aside, I think my homegirl’s killing it! The hidden hand was a bit distracting but overall, I’d say that this is a really great shot!

Josephine

Josephine

I love Josephine’s bone structure. She can do better than this and I’m putting this shot in the upper tier.

Katarina

Katarina

The ever-so feisty Katja! I totally love her personality but I feel that she’s not bringing it! She’s without question the prettiest in the house but “pretty” can only get you further.

Marie

Marie

I feel that she’s being safe but girl has got it!

Natalie

Natalie

I liked it. I’m just worried that she looks really short which doesn’t help her at all since she’s only 5’7.”

I'm surprised by Nicole. She's giving me a supermodel aura. I love the position of her legs as well as her face!!! Lovely!

I’m surprised by Nicole. She’s giving me a supermodel aura. I love the position of her legs as well as her face!!! Lovely!

Poojaa (Challenge Winner)

Poojaa (Challenge Winner)

I love this shot. I thought it’s very elegant. Not digging her look but her posture’s quite nice.

Sheena

Sheena

Now, this is fierce baby!! Go Sheena!

Sneha

Sneha

She overdid it so there. It didn’t work at all.

Thao

Thao

I love Thao! I love how she photographs and her face is just to die for! It’s very interesting!

Tia

Tia

I’m not really digging it! Tia’s not a model, I’m sorry.

Call Out Order
FCO – Nicole
Jodilly
Sheena
Thao
Natalie
Katarina
Sneha
Janice
Josephine
Poojaa
Jihye
Marie
BOTTOM TWO: Bona and Tia
Eliminated: Bona

Best Photo Week 2

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model / RTVG

My Favorites From London Menswear Fall Winter 2014 Shows

I’ve been checking out some of the Menswear collection this season and I just can’t help but gasp at some of the pieces from each collection! Man’ If I could just get my ass right there and just be mesmerize and buy ’em all. Okay – I need to stop now. Let me just show you some of my faves from the London shows.

Christopher Shannon

Christopher Shannon

Margaret Howell

Margaret Howell

Pringle Of Scotland by Massimo Nicosia

Pringle Of Scotland by Massimo Nicosia

Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll

via style.com

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 1 – The Girl Who Walks the Walk

I’ll try to make this post very short. A summary of some sort – a post I should’ve named Episode 1 – The Double Opening Elimination – Oops. So the show started where most of the girls were introduced. They did a bizarre challenge in the tradition of the Top Model let’s see who can survive these damn challenges?. Water! They have to walk on water! Well, you get it folks. During this challenge – Josephine, Jodilly and Bona are totally bringing it like a pro while the rest just did a-ok with dear Miss Kat falling – you’re still beautiful my homegirl. After the challenge, Jessie was whisked off the show right away after failing to impress. That was just the fastest elimination, imo. She didn’t even reach the makeover episode! So one down for the Chinese delegation.

Runway Challenge On Water

byebye Jessie

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

The first photoshoot is for the show’s opening credits. Josephine was the most consistent so far so we have to watch out for this bis. She’s amazing! During the judging panel, a new judge was introduced – the Harper’s BAZAAR, Singapore & Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia Creative Director Kenneth Goh. Hmmm?

ANTM Cast

The Judging Panel

So who’s the judges favorite during the shoot? Here’s the call-out order and their photos.

Tia snagging the season's first FCO! Congrats!

Tia snagging the season’s first FCO! Congrats!

Sheena was second best

Sheena was second best

Josephine's third. Way to go Team Malaysia!

Josephine’s third. Way to go Team Malaysia!

Fourth is Jodilly - the judges loves her!!!

Fourth is Jodilly – the judges loves her!!!

5th - Thao

5th – Thao

6th - Marie

6th – Marie

7th - Sneha

7th – Sneha

8th - Janice

8th – Janice

9th - Bona

9th – Bona

10th - Kat (just a bit too safe for me)

10th – Kat (just a bit too safe for me)

11th - Pooja

11th – Pooja

12th - Jihye

12th – Jihye

13th - Nicole (I thought she would quit after receiving call about his grand dad passing - be strong Nic)

13th – Nicole (I thought she would quit after receiving call about his grand dad passing – be strong Nic)

Bottom Two - Natalie almost got the cut. She should be thanking her lucky stars now

Bottom Two – Natalie almost got the cut. She should be thanking her lucky stars now

Eliminated - Elektra (her singing will be missed)

Eliminated – Elektra (her singing will be missed)

Do you think the right girls went home last night? Methinks yes. I love that Elektra’s a character but I didn’t see that much from her as a model during the premier episode. So there you have it folks. Tune in again next week Wednesday 9:40 PM on StarWorld and catch it locally on TV 5 on January 16, 9:00 PM.

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model / RTVG

7107 International Music Festival – One For Music With The 7107 Islands Of The Philippines

via 7107IMF FB Page

via 7107IMF FB Page

So you’ve probably been hearing about Red Hot Chili Peppers, Empire of the Sun, Red Jumpsuits Apparatus and more artists gathering in the country this year for an international music festival… It is true folks.  The event will be organized by 7107 aptly called 7107 International Music Festival which will be a two day event taking place on February 22-23, 2014 inside the Clark Freeport Zone where international and local artists will merge to bring entertainment and at the same time  help the survivors of the Super Typhoon Yolanda where proceeds will be donated for their recovery.

How To Buy A Ticket OnlineFor more information, visit 70107’s official website: www.7107imf.com and order your tickets now!

A Glimpse Of Vogue January 2014 Covers

So I didn’t have time to post each Vogue cover apiece so I’ve gathered all the covers of Vogue edition worldwide to show you chicoswho made it.” Some I’d say are pretty predictable and some are really, really just up there! The Italian and the ones from Brazil are pretty amazing! What’s your favorite?

the royal highness herself, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett headlining the American Vogue

the royal highness herself, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett headlining the American Vogue

Julia Nobis is perfection for the January edition of the Italian Vogue

Julia Nobis is perfection for the January edition of the Italian Vogue

Mr. and Mrs. Beckham invading the French Vogue

Mr. and Mrs. Beckham invading the French Vogue

Well, the public loves her and so as the British Vogue - that folks, is Cara Delevingne

Well, the public loves her and so as the British Vogue – that folks, is Cara Delevingne

Joan Small, Models.com number one model since 2012 gracing the German edition!

Joan Smalls, Models.com number one model since 2012 gracing the German edition!

Vogue Espana - Louise Parker

Vogue Espana – Louise Parker

Vogue Australia - Jessica Hart

Vogue Australia – Jessica Hart

The hotness that is Candice Swanepoel on Vogue Brasil

The hotness that is Candice Swanepoel on Vogue Brasil

Here's another cover version of Candice for the January edition of the Brazilian Vogue

Here’s another cover version of Candice for the January edition of the Brazilian Vogue

Vogue Mexico - Irina Shayk

Vogue Mexico – Irina Shayk

Vogue China - Natasha Poly

Vogue China – Natasha Poly

Vogue Russia - Sasha Luss

Vogue Russia – Sasha Luss

Karlie Kloss for the Japanese Vogue

Karlie Kloss for the Japanese Vogue

This was a reprint from Australian Vogue editorial becoming a worthy cover of the Portuguese edition featuring April Tiplady and Maddison Brown

This was a reprint from Australian Vogue editorial becoming a worthy cover of the Portuguese edition featuring April Tiplady and Maddison Brown

Vogue India - Kangana Ranaut

Vogue India – Kangana Ranaut

Vogue Netherlands - Crista Cober

Vogue Netherlands – Crista Cober

Vogue Turkey - Emily DiDonato

Vogue Turkey – Emily DiDonato

Vogue Korea - Anja Rubik

Vogue Korea – Anja Rubik

Vogue Ukraine - Tori Garrn

Vogue Ukraine – Tori Garrn

Vogue Thailand - Eva Herzigova

Vogue Thailand – Eva Herzigova

Vogue Taiwan - Patty Hou

Vogue Taiwan – Patty Hou

via online / published by  Condé Nast

Is Third Time’s A Charm For MJ Lastimosa At The Binibining Pilipinas 2014?

too premature but I can't help it. via MJ Lastimosa's FB

too premature but I can’t help it.
via MJ Lastimosa’s FB

There is no confirmation yet as to the rumors going around the blogosphere but  Mary Jean Lastimosa (Binibining Pilipinas 2011 2nd runner up and 2012 Binibining Pilipinas semifinalist) looks like  she’s really preparing to give pageants just one more go. With the news of her transferring into another beauty camp from Aces and Queens to its rival Kagandahan Flores, the most popular girl from the 2012 Binibining Pilipinas season is gearing up to battle it out one last time. The only question now is if she’s going to join the Binibining Pilipinas this year and replicate what Maricar Balagtas did who went on to finally win a crown after her third attempt at the 2004 Binibining Pilipinas and  represented the country for Miss Universe at Quito, Ecuador. Some observers and forumers have polarizing opinions about her “supposed”  / “rumored” plans of joining saying that she should give Binibini a rest and just try other pageants such as Miss World Philippines or Miss Philippines Earth. They may have a point but your blogger thinks that she should give it one last go this year. For one, the Binibini adjusted the age limit to 26 which made her very qualified to join. Second, I think she still has it. I mean, she’s gotten better since the 2012 pageant and I believe that more than anything else, she is still very much at her prime! Mary Jean for me embodies a multiracial beauty that the Miss Universe organization or Miss Supranational organization would appreciate. If and when she decides to join Binibini this year, I’d give her my 100% support.

MJ Lastimosa

Go MJ! Reach for your dreams and become the brightest star in the universe!