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63rd Miss Universe [2014] Results & Ramblings!

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And there you go… Miss Colombia Paulina Vega conquered the Universe and bested 87 other delegates from all over the world clinching the title as the 63rd Miss Universe victor!

Miss Universe 2014 - Paulina Vega

Miss Universe 2014 – Paulina Vega

Top 15 

photo courtesy of www.inquirer.net

photo courtesy of http://www.inquirer.net

Top 10

photo courtesy of www.inquirer.net

photo courtesy of http://www.inquirer.net

Top5 [In OrderTop 5
1. USA – Nia Sanchez
2. Netherlands – Yasmin Verheinjen
3. Ukraine – Diana Harkusha
4. Jamaica – Kasi Fennell
5. Colombia – Paulina Vega

1st runner-up: USA
2nd runner-up: Ukraine
3rd runner-up: Netherlands
4th runner-up: Jamaica

Miss Universe 2014: Paulina Vega – Colombia

Special Awards
Best in National Costume: Indonesia – Elvira Devinamira

Indonesia's costume comes from Central Java and depicts the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Borobudur Temple. The temple was built with the concept of promoting and establishing serene spiritual living just like the purpose of becoming the Miss Universe.

Indonesia’s costume comes from Central Java and depicts the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Borobudur Temple. The temple was built with the concept of promoting and establishing serene spiritual living just like the purpose of becoming the Miss Universe.

Miss Congeniality: Nigeria – Queen CelestineNigeria
Miss Photogenic: Puerto Rico – Gabriella BerriosPuerto Rico

*Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa failed to advance into the Top 5 and I honestly blame her horrendous white evening gown! She was confident and sassy on stage and that gown totally destroyed her chances!!!!

lintek na Barraza...

lintek na Barraza…

This is like the worst thing ever to happen for every beki in the Philippines ATM. Ugh. Bwiset!

why, oh, why - bakit wala sa top 5 si mj????!!!!

why, oh, why – bakit wala sa top 5 si mj????!!!!

I was hoping that USA or Jamaica would clinch the title but yeah… Colombia obviously was poised /”prepared” to win it all albeit the booing public.

Miss Universe Philippines MJ Lastimosa at the Yamamay Swimsuit Fashion Show!

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay

Here’s Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa sashaying at a pool side in Doral wearing a two-piece bikini by Yamamay.

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay 3

via Marky Mark

It’s crystal clear in the video that MJ has perfected her pasarela! She’s owning it and she’s totally making waves in Miami!

MJ in Swimsuit Yamamay 2

Yamamay is one of the pageant’s official sponsors of the 2014 Miss Universe Pageant.

2015 Golden Globe Awards Best Dressed!

I didn’t realize  my last “Best Dressed post” was during the Oscars in 2013 and 2012 for the Golden Globes. This year though with a barrage of woman-filled flicks and TV shows nominated for the ‘Globes – we’ve a chance to check out lots of ’em working the red carpet. So these are my 72nd Golden Globe Awards Top 10 Best Dressed ladies!

This Lavin jumpsuit made Emma Stone ultra cool but perhaps a wee bit casual for the occasion but damn...

This Lavin jumpsuit made Emma Stone ultra cool but perhaps a wee bit casual for the occasion but damn…

Amy Adams working the curves in the purple-hue Versace! Double winner!

Amy Adams working the curves in the purple-hue Versace! Double winner!

This custom made couture from Givenchy makes Julianne Moore a double winner for me as well!

This custom made couture from Givenchy makes Julianne Moore a double winner for me as well!

Dame Helen Mirren can do no wrong in this Dolce & Gabbana number. Speaking of royal sophistication..

Dame Helen Mirren can do no wrong in this Dolce & Gabbana number. Speaking of royal sophistication..

Another Versace number made Kate Hudson the goddess in white!

Another Versace number made Kate Hudson the goddess in white!

Here's Reese Witherspoon still stealing the red carpet in a sparkling off-white Calvin Klein.

Here’s Reese Witherspoon still stealing the red carpet in a sparkling off-white Calvin Klein.

"Into The Woods" star Anna Kendrick looking so majestic in a sheer tulle Monique Lhuillier creation!

“Into The Woods” star Anna Kendrick looking so majestic in a sheer tulle Monique Lhuillier creation!

And my Top 3 are…

Heidi Klum looking glorious in a red Versace number. Cmon' doesn't she age at all? Just WOW.

Heidi Klum looking glorious in a red Versace number. Cmon’ doesn’t she age at all? Just WOW.

In a scene-stealing yellow KaufmanFranco strapless gown, Leslie Mann clearly knows how to get attention - for the right reason!

In a scene-stealing yellow KaufmanFranco strapless gown, Leslie Mann clearly knows how to get attention – for the right reason!

"A Most Violent Year" star Jessica Chastain will always be a favorite of mine in the red carpet. This girl knows her fashion!!!  She may have lost the 'Globes this year but she's owning the red carpet big time in this Atelier Versace number! Bravo!

“A Most Violent Year” star Jessica Chastain will always be a favorite of mine in the red carpet. This girl knows her fashion!!! She may have lost the ‘Globes this year but she’s owning the red carpet big time in this Atelier Versace number! Bravo!

photos via Huffington Post / AP

The Official Candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2015!

The Official Candidate Of the 2015 Bb.Pilipinas beauty pageant.

The Official Candidate Of the 2015 Bb.Pilipinas beauty pageant.

Thirty-four hopefuls made the roster of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas edition. With the screening process done only in three days, this maybe the speediest Binibining Pilipinas screening ever!

via missosologycoverage

Official Candidates with their official numbers:
1 SAMANTHA BALBIN
2 JENNY FELIZ GONZALEZ
3 RIA RABAJANTE
4 RENEE SORAYA R. HASSANI
5 CHRISTINE RAMOS BALAGUER
6 TONI ALYESSA HIPOLITO
7 ENRICA RONELE GUIEB
8 KIMVERLYN SUIZA
9 KIMBERLE MAE PENCHON
10 PIA WURTZBACH
11 JANICEL LUBINA
12 KYLIE VERZOSA
13 MAE LIEZEL J. RAMOS
14 PRINCESS JOY V. CAMU
15 PAULA RICH BARTOLOME
16 MARVI ANN RAZEN DE LIMA
17 BRENNA CASSANDRA S. GAMBOA
18 CRISSA MARIE G. MENDIOLA
19 CHRISTI MCGARRY
20 TANYA ANGELINA NICOLE HYDE
21 ALAIZA FLOR MALINAO
22 ANJA VANESSA PETER
23 JUSTINE FELIZARTA
24 ANN LORRAINE COLIS
25 ROGELIE A. CATACUTAN
26 ANABEL CHRISTINE TIA
27 INA DOMINICA GUERRERO
28 HANNAH RUTH LULU SISON
29 NANCY LEE LEONARD
30 PATRICIA EJERCITADO
31 MIA ALLYSON HERNANDEZ HOWELL
32 DANITA JOAN RUAZOL
33 NAMRATA NEESHA L. HURJANI
34 TERESITA SSEN MARQUEZ

Photo credit: Bruce Casanova
via Bb.Pilipinas FB Page

Let the battle begin!!!

Miss Universe 2014: Mary Jean Lastimosa, the Sash and the Wardrobe

The choices in fashion of our beauty queens fielded overseas have always been a touchy subject especially winners sent out by the Binibining Pilipinas organization. At this time of year where our very own Mary Jean Lastimosa is competing in Miami for the 63rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant, her wardrobe (so far) had been scrutinized by pageant fans and pundits alike – so let’s have a rundown of what she has been wearing these past few days since the start of the pre-pageant activities.

So far this red dress has been the biggest hit showcasing MJ's curves and sultry side!

So far this red dress has been the biggest hit showcasing MJ’s curves and sultry side!

This one didn't work so well,IMO but my gawd, that smile!!!

This one didn’t work so well,IMO but my gawd, that smile!!!

Off to the gym. Well, these are gym garbs so why not?

Off to the gym. Well, these are gym garbs so why not?

Strategic they say? I think she loos ravishing here save for the red shoes :)

Strategic they say? I think she loos ravishing here save for the red shoes 🙂

This has been worn by Ariella Arida but MJ made it look even better!

This has been worn by Ariella Arida but MJ made it look even better!

What do you think so far of our delegate and her set of wardrobe? Aye or Nay?

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 3 of Screening

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Day three of the screening for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas pageant has been an interesting one. Fan favorite Pia Wurtzbach who caused quite a stir last year after going home crownless was spotted along with her fellow Aces & Queens sisters – Wynwyn Marquez (daughter of actors Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno) and model Kylie Verzosa who has been in the pageant fans wish-list to join for a couple of years now.

celeb daughter and GMA 7's Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

celeb daughter and GMA 7’s Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

Ria in white. She's chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Ria in white. She’s chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Binibining Pilipinas Gold and Miss World Philippines 2013 contestant Ria Rabajante will also be trying her luck in the pageant for the second time after failing to advance into the semis in 2013.

Here's Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.  via themaneidea.tumblr.com

Here’s Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.
via themaneidea.tumblr.com

2015 is definitely looking like the battle of the repeaters! I wonder what will happen to the freshies? Who will reign supreme among them? Good luck girls!

Photos with Binibining Pilipinas logo by: Bruce Casanova

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 2 of Screening

batch 2Day two of the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 screening saw most girls who have already competed in different minor pageants except from Janicel Lubina (Miss World Philippines 2013 1st Runner-up) Christine Balaguer (Miss World Philippines 2014 candidate) and previous Binibining Pilipinas hopefuls – Patricia Ejercitado (2012) and Liezel Ramos from last year’s edition.

Christine Balaguer charming the panel!

Christine Balaguer charming the panel!

The names that I’ve got from pageant site – missosology also includes the following names
Neesha Murjani (Miss Cebu 2013)
Nancy Leonard (MPE 2013 candidate)
Rogelie Catacutan (Miss Casino Filipino 2014)
Elle Hollman (Model of the World Philippines 2013)
Jian Salazar (Miss Mandaluyong 2014 runner-up)
Princess Camu (Daragang Magayon 2013)
Kemberle Mae Penchon (Miss Beauche International 2014)

several girls went to the screening this time

several girls went to the screening this time

Also check and like the official Bb.Pilipinas Facebook Page to get the official news about the on-going process.

Photos via Bb.Pilipinas

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 1 of Screening

Batch 3Whilst Mary Jean Lastimosa is currently competing in Miami for the 63rd Miss Universe pageant, the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 is on its way into choosing the candidates who will be part of this year’s national edition. Yesterday was the first day of the screening process for the hopefuls this year and most of those who turned out are repeaters from previous batches.

counter-clockwise: Hannah Ruth Sison, Annalie Forbes, Anabel Christine Tia, Kimverlyn Suiza

Hannah Ruth Sison, Annalie Forbes, Anabel Christine Tia, Kimverlyn Suiza

Batch 1

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 First Runner-up and Miss Grand International 2013 Third Runner-up Annalie Forbes

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 First Runner-up and Miss Grand International 2013 Third Runner-up Annalie Forbes

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidates and Binibining Pilipinas 2014 2nd Runner-up Hannah Ruth Sison

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 candidates and Binibining Pilipinas 2014 2nd Runner-up Hannah Ruth Sison

The screening process will continue today until the ninth of this month. Now this edition is gearing up to be the battle of the repeaters!

photos via Bb.Pilipinas (Official)

MJ Lastimosa’s Evening Gown Portrait For The 63rd Miss Universe Pageant [2014]

MJ EG4

Here’s Miss Universe Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa donning a sheath beaded red gown “allegedly” designed by Cebu-based designer Kim Gan. Red totally works for MJ here – red, pink, purple and its variations are MJ’s color.

MJ EG3

This is a vast improvement in terms of evening gown worn by our representatives from the past years in this pageant. I sure hope that this is a good sign that we’ll be seeing a Filipino-made Evening Gown come finals night for MJ – or better yet, the whole duration of the Miss Universe pageant.

MJ EG1

images via ompb worldwide

MJ in Red Evening Gown

via missuniverse.org

via missuniverse.org

MJ Lastimosa in Swimsuit For The 63rd [2014] Miss Universe Pageant!

Yassss! Heating up the cloudy Miami now is none other than our very own Mary Jean Lastimosa as she’s getting ready for her swimsuit shot for the 2014 Miss Universe pageant. In the photos below, our rep is looking mighty fine and I’m getting more and more excited with each picture published about her! Werq it!!!

that body...yes please!

that body…yes please!

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa with Bea Toivonen of Finland and Doron Matalon of Israel.

Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa with Bea Toivonen of Finland and Doron Matalon of Israel.