Drag queens came out to play at this season’s biggest long gown competition and it all happened at Amber Ultralounge The Fort on one Trashy Tuesday.  Also coinciding with this fun affair was stylist Shahani Gania’s birthday bash.    Gigee, Mike Lavet, Badaf Punk and Brian Cua provided spins. When the clock struck at midnight, it was time to crown this year’s Best in Evening Gown, which eventually went to Young Designer Veejay Floresca.

Circuit Cover Girl and Elan Models International VP Mikaela Lagdameo celebrated her big bash recently with her closest friends in a not so typical way—an 80’s party theme.  Everyone came dressed brightly in fishnet stockings, laced gloves, teased hair and the works. This “excessorized” affair was held at the 22nd floor, Vue Bar at the Bellevue Hotel Alabang with a live performance from one of the best 80’s bands in Manila, Authority. Tables were overflowing with Champagne & Wine from Manny O, Patron XO, Black Label, and the 80’s all time favorite, Weng-Weng.

The Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (BAGO), together with the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA), has successfully showcased the finest in Philippine visual arts via the bigger and better MANILART 10, the 2nd Philippine International Art Fair held at the SMX Convention Center. The recent MANILART 10 exhibited more than 1000 paintings and sculptures by 500 of the country’s brightest talents nationwide mounted by 56 of the finest art galleries thus making the art fair the biggest ever in Philippine history.  Art aficionados  were dazzled and definitely had a fine time during the event.

It all started 1843 when Queen Victoria herself granted a Royal Warrant to the Chivas brothers, James and John, to supply premium Scotch whiskey to the royal family. With their humble beginnings in historic city of Aberdeen, Scotland, who would have thought that the Chivas brothers’ premium spirits could conquer the whole of Europe and, years later, delight the palates of Scotch aficionados in the Philippines.

Pernod Ricard Philippines, the exclusive importer and marketer of popular international premium brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Malibu Rhum, Martell Cognac, and Kahlua, among others, recently hosted a two-day Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Exclusive Scotch Tasting Session at The Republiq Club in Resorts World, Newport City. Attended by distinguished guests and personalities, the program was meant to show the indulgent uniqueness of the Chivas Regal 18 Year Old premium Scotch Whisky. A number of 18 Year Old single malt whiskies from the Chivas Regal 18 blend were paired with chocolate shavings, almonds, sultanas, and chocolate truffles.  The Republiq’s very own Chef Fernando Aracama specially prepared an exceptional four-course dinner…

This year marks a very special anniversary for the premiere bridal magazine in the Philippines, Metro Weddings, as they celebrate their 10th year anniversary in the industry. 10 wonderful years of bringing Filipina brides-to-be all the information they need in planning their special and unique wedding celebration.

“Metro Weddings is truly a pioneer in the industry,” former Editor-in-Chief Romina Urra-Gonzales says. “It began as a beautiful bridal must-have for brides 10 years ago, and we’ve continued the tradition from then on constantly being at the forefront of the industry while being both modern and timeless at the same time.”

Indeed, Metro Weddings Magazine has grown in leaps and bounds since it began 10 years ago. Fostering a solid community of suppliers, partners, former brides, and friends, the magazine has established itself firmly in the wedding industry as a trendsetter, an information source, and an all-around must-have for every type of bride planning her special wedding. The magazine continues to present engaged couples countless inspiration ideas, themes, must-try suppliers, and visually stunning images to help them achieve the…

Star Studio Magazine, the best entertainment style and lifestyle magazine, highlights its 10th year milestone by mounting the first ever Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards.

In partnership with the Velvet channel and Metro Magazine, the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards pays tribute to the dedication and creativity of Filipino “style ambassadors” in the field of music, film, television, and fashion—celebrities who never fail to stand out by making the most out of life and look good doing it.

Hosted by singer and TV host Marc Abaya, the launch event of the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards held recently in Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City announced the list of nominees for the different award categories. Celebrity presenters during the event were TV host/actress Carmen Soo and her Wowowee co-host model Kelly Misa. They were joined by designers John Herrera and Avel Bacudio in announcing this year’s nominees. Good-looking balladeer Richard Poon also prepared a couple of songs to serenade the crowd.

Being the very first awards show mounted by the magazine, the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards selected its…

A perfect synergy of style and beauty, Manila’s finest witnessed the biggest collaboration yet with the launch of the Pond’s Plains & Prints collection. Perfectly merging two of the most important aspects in a woman’s life, leading beauty skin care brand Pond’s and famed home grown label Plains & Prints showcased a unique line that is sure to complement every lady’s style and looks.

Pond’s and Plains & Prints brought together eight of the most sought-after fashion and beauty icons in the country. Creating a special dress for each of them, Pond’s and Plains & Prints took more than six months to complete the collection and integrate the unique attributes and personalities of each of the lady. Led by Pond’s Rissa Mananquil and Plains and Prints’ Celine Lopez, the collection also showcased real estate goddess Divine Lee, Project Runway Philippines model judge Apples Aberin, top model Kelly Misa, personality development expert and lifestyle writer Patty Betita, bag and interior designer Mai Kaufmann, and model make-up artist Bianca Valerio.

Guests were welcomed with art installations representing the beauty…

A special trunkshow, dubbed as Esprit VIP Day, was held for select VIPs and privilege cardholders to view the latest collection from Esprit Women Casual, Esprit Men, and EDC. The clothing featured in the salon show was a testament to the brand’s enduring youthfulness and ability to churn out affordable luxury. The women’s line had a bohemian feel, folksy knits, ikat prints, and gypsy silhouettes coloring the collection. EDC, being for a younger market, had all the right trendy elements today’s stylish young girls look for—metal studs, tight jeans with paneled seams, and chic denim vests got an appreciative nod from the crowd. Esprit Men proved once again its ability to provide the right mix of preppy and urban men’s wear that the picky Pinoy male dresser looks for. No wonder that Esprit’s customers have stayed loyal to the lifestyle brand since the ‘80s. Apart from being the go-to shop for stylish casuals, the people behind the local contingent (Cinderella Marketing Corp.) have a way of making faithful clients extra special.

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Artists converged recently to welcome the coming of a new era in large-scale photo print, WeMakeVisuals.  The celebration, highlighted by an intimate photo exhibit held at LRI Design Plaza, showcased their handmade crafted frames captured in print by some of today’s aspiring lensmen.

In this day and age, change is always a breath of fresh air. And Oxygen shows us how to do it perfectly.

What began as a staple party apparel brand, Oxygen reinvents itself with an effortlessly cool and unabashedly stylish aesthetic, inspired by the devil-may-care, urban chic high street fashion. New cuts and silhouettes are given more flare with raw-edged scoopnecks and slouchy tops in lightweight fabric, sleek and tailored military-inspired pieces, ombre and acid washed tees and jeans.

This fashion-forward leap for Oxygen can be seen in their exquisitely-shot new campaign – a day-in-the-life photodiary of sorts – photographed by Doc Marlon Pecjo in the urbanscapes of bustling Hong Kong. Oxygen’s photodiary fea       tures a group of friends living it up in the fast-paced, stylish city, maneuvering through their brunch dates and afternoons with unpretentious style, and diving headfirst into their dinner parties and nightcaps in nothing but Oxygen’s latest collection. Captured on-cam, their devil-may-care attitude and sense of style is completely complemented by Oxygen’s new collection – forward, sophisticated, carefree, and glowing in the city’s spotlights.

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