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Is “Made In Brazil” Too Hot For Fashion?

Brazilians are one of the most beautiful people in the world! [FACT1] That I have to agree since we have Giselle, Adriana, Alessandra and a lot of today’s so-called Supermodels hailing from this South American Paradise! [FACT 2]

Issue #1: Evandro & The Boys Of Brazil

With that being said, it is not only the female Brazilian models making waves in the fashion industry but also their male counterparts. With these demi-gods of beauty sprouting like mushrooms in Brazzziww, the oh-so sexy magazine Made In Brazilwas conceived.

Issue #2: Sports

Now on its 4th edition since its inception last year, Made in Brazil has become the new Playgirl with taste and the new Vogue Homme that is uber-sexualized.. (oh that’s just me, shoot me now! lol)

Issue #3: Fame With Marlon Teixeira On The Cover

Issue #3: Fame / Diego Fragoso Cover

We all know that the main selling point of the magazine are not the clothing and whatever pieces of accessories that the models had on. It is the models themselves that make this venture a very lucrative one – on a limited basis even! Pure genius if I may say! Almost naked Zeus-like guys that lured us into buying and anticipating each and every edition to be more daring and provocative than the last one.

Issue #4: Shining

Is it too much? Do you think they’re showing  too much skin for art’s sake or is it really for art’s sake? I’m not asking these question to create a debate on the sexualization of the society or about stuff being art and some scholarly bs stuff – I just thought that by posing these questions, I maybe trying to ask if its still fashion-able or should even be considered fashion (because most of the guys in the magazines are actually working models) or is it mere stunts to produce this type of magazine simply to generate income where fashion has become irrelevant but is being used nonetheless.

pictures via madeinbrazilblog

2012 SAG Awards Best Dressed!

Here we are again giving out the honors for our Best Dressed List in this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards! First off, I just want to say how crazy beautiful our top 10 for this year are and it’s just way too difficult to choose the Ultimate Best Dressed  but I think we’d get it covered by the time we finish this post!

10. I’m quite a big fan of Glee’s Dianna Agron‘s beauty and this ruffled Carolina Herrera dress looked so feminine as ever in her! I just love it!

9. The Big Bang Theory starlet Kaley Cuoco in a strapless mint Romona Keveza gown – she just look amazing in this number!

8. I usually don’t care about Ashlee Simpson eversince her SNL fiasco but this Jenny Packham number is undeniably pretty! Good job this time little Miss Simpson!

7. I love muted colors and Julianna Margulies very much carry this Calvin Klein dress with just the right elegance! Bravo!

6. Emma Stone’s my number pick during the Golden Globes and this time, she’s almost halfway there with this Alexander McQueen’s dress that screams 50’s! I love her style!!!!

 5. Sofia Vergara – it’s not as epic as her Vera Wang dress at the Globes, Sofia still brings magic to this Marchesa gown that elongates her perfect body even more!

4. Jessica Chastain in a cerulian blue Calvin Klein blue stood out from the crowd the second time around after her Givenchy number at the Globe! Well done Jess!

3. Rose Byrne was just incredible tonight in this Elie Saab dress while sporting a bob! You got me Rose!

 2. I’d really love to give it to Viola Davis  but she already won the biggie so she’d settle for second this time!!! Her white chiffon Marchesa dress looked fab!!!

and the ultimate best dressed of the night goes to none other than…

the uber-talented and red carpet diva Lea Michele! This uber-sexy Versace number from Lea just sealed her spot as the ultimate diva in the red carpet! Well done hun’ !!!!!

photos via zimbio

iWhite Nose Pack Whiteheads And Blackheads Remover Review

For years now, I’ve been trying different products to eliminate my blackheads that cause me too much discomfort as the years go by. I mean, it’s not really that big of a deal – it’s just annoying at times because I tend to get irritated whenever I see whiteheads / blackheads populating my nose.

I’ve read about iWhite last year and thought that this would be another one of those products I’ve tried before. Then, a friend at my new job told me that she actually tried it and it kinda works for her so that convinced me to try the product myself.

iWhite Nose Pack  is made in Korea that uses ingredients like mulberry root extract, panax ginseng root extract, aloe vera leaf extract, vitamins A,C and E and a lot of other ingredients. I bought mine at Watsons for P189 that according to the sales lady would last for like a month which is not so bad. She’s even trying to sell me the iWhite facial wash and moisturizer (?) but I thought of buying the nose pack first since I’m not even sure if it’s going to work. (and I’m using another brand of facial wash and moisturizer)

When I opened it – it kinda smelled like glue (yeah, like the Elmer’s Glue) – and the texture of the cream was also glue-like although iWhite‘s thicker. It’s tolerable though and when I applied it, it feels kinda weird because the smell became stronger  obviously because of where I’m applying it.

According to the product’s direction, I have to wait 15 minutes for it to dry before peeling it upwards. Peeling it was just okay – very easy and doesn’t cause any pain at all – unless you are really that sensitive. 

The results? I would like to think that it’s one of the better products that I’ve tried in years since I immediately saw some blackheads when I peeled it off  -it won’t remove most of your blackheads at once since you gotta do it 2-4 times for best results. I’ve been using it for like a month now but mostly just about twice a week and it was okay I guess. For 189 pesos, it’s doing its job and I’m pretty satisfied with it. I would still go to facial spa’s but I won’t mind buying iWhite again.

Rating: 3.5/5

Cindy Crawford’s Daughter Kaia Gerber For Young Versace

Former supermodel Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Jordan Gerber made her modeling debut for the first ad campaign of ©Young Versace.

10-year old Kaia without question has inherited her Mom’s supermodel genes posing confidently for the designer’s line that will cater to children up to 12 years old! I personally think that she’s got this all-american sweetheart thingy going like her mom and I won’t mind seeing her on the cover of Vogue or any fashion magazines anytime soon! (although I still find her a wee bit too young)

Mom Cindy also used to be a muse for the late designer Gianni Versace.

Will she be Cindy C V2 without the mole? I’d say….ooohh yeah!

2012 Golden Globe Awards Best Dressed!

Here we are again honoring the best of the best in the red carpet in of the major award giving bodies to happen! Yay! So who took home our most coveted title? Here are our top 5 picks and special mentions!

We don’t need “The Help” of anyone to figure out the best dressed of the night! This Lanvin ensemble is simply to die for! I’m giving an Easy A for you Emma!

Now this has got to be my personal favorite Givenchy gowns in a while! This beaded gown made Jessica Chastain looked like an ethereal goddes! Hail!

The nominated actress Rooney Mara wore a black Nina Ricci gown with matching Fred Leighton jewels and the ensemble simply made her perfect!

 The winning actress wore a black and white J. Mendel dress that made Miss Danes looked like an old-school super classy hollywood a-lister!

Sofia’s one lovely and infectious bombshell! We just love her! This Vera Wang gown is no exception! Girl is rocking it Ssssss….

Tilda Swinton

Evan Rachel Wood

Helen Mirren

Nancy O’Dell

Maria Menounos

pictures via zimbio

Thanks AGAIN Philippine Blog Awards!

Once again, the Philippine Blog Awards committee recognized my blog this year for the second time in a row now and I’m extremely happy for this honor! Just to be nominated in the national category is already a big win for me!

I want to thank my subrcibers, those who are commenting on my post and the lurkers of this blog! Please be part of another year as I unveil more exciting stuff in the future!

Thank you again Philippine Blog Awards!

The awards night will be held this Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza in Makati.

Brocade Pisa Boots By Kermit Tesoro

‘was checking Kermit’s website and saw this “new” (atleast to me) limited edition Brocade Pisa Boots. I just love the details on them and the tower (heels) – way towering! The heels are about 5 inches and the good thing is that they’re only for $350!

Brocade Pisa Boots by Kermit Tesoro. $350 plus shipping HERE.

the obvious inspiration

The Leaning Tower Of Pisa in Italy

Who’s The Hottest Angel?

In this sea of Angels, who stood out the most?

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011

Top 10

Adriana Lima

Alessandra Ambrosio

Chanel Iman

Doutzen Kroes

Izabel Goulart

Joan Smalls

Karlie Kloss

Lily Aldridge

Liu Wen

Miranda Kerr

via zimbio

My Top 10 Philippine Fashion Week Collections For S/S 2012!

The Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012 ended on a high note with tons of support from the public and the press and I am glad to present to you my top 10 favorite collection of the season!

10. Ulysess King – He’s very good in colors and I love those scuba jeans and reversible jackets! I love fashion innovation!!! Good Job!!!

9. Eric De Los Santos – Prints, leather, feathers – a phenom collection!

8. Norman Noriega for Grand Allure – I am super in love with the black and gold palette that he uses to give the illusion of different feminine shapes. His pieces are red carpet perfection!

7. Derick Hibaler –  I am super inlove with all his jeans! They’re so modern and looked incredibly expensive!!

6. Chris Diaz  – This is probably the collection that will be a total hit in the summer, they’re fashionably chic, trendy and just very modern!

5. Gerry Katigbak – The color that he uses and the thoughtful details of every line are just perfect on the runway!

4. Arnold Galang – I love his concept that it is almost avant-garde but chic at the same time!

3. Gerswin Qua for Grand Allure – I just love the details of her gowns, it’s like McQueen meets Tisci’s. There is something Givenchy-ish about those layer and textures.

2. Michael Cinco – His pieces are truly phenomenal! I am in so much awe with the glass (?) layering in some of his pieces. A true master of his craft!

1. Sassa Jimenez – Her collection has got to be my favorite collection this season! Her pieces are very whimsical, young, fresh and fun! And who could resist those prints?!

photos via stylebible.ph - please visit site for full collection

Brittani Kline’s Beauty In Vogue Cover and Fashion Spread

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 16 Winner Brittani Kline posing for the Beauty IN Vogue Cover, the beauty supplement of Vogue Italia which is part of her ANTM prizes!

via vogue.it