Filipino-made national costume & evening gown for Miss Philippines

Filipino-made national costume & evening gown for Miss Philippines
The lovely Filipina queens for Miss Unvierse -- Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tugonon, Ara Arida, Mary Jean Lastimosa

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Kylie Minogue wears Michael Cinco in Dubai

International pop singer Kylie Minogue was recently spotted wearing creations by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco.

Kylie Minogue posted two dresses by the Filipino designer on her Instagram account @KylieMinogue. The first one is a body-hugging, floor-length lavender dress.

Kylie Minogue wears Michael Cinco in Dubai

The other one is a billowing turquoise dress which Kylie happily wore and twirled in during a photo shoot on a rooftop in Dubai.



Kylie Minogue performed for the closing party of the 20th Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai on 28 March 2015.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Pia Wurtzbach: Evolution of a Miss Universe Philippines

It is no secret that Pia Wurtzbach joined Bb. Pilipinas three times before getting the top plum this year 2015. By top plum of course I am referring to the most coveted among the five crowns Bb. Pilipinas gave away this year -- the Miss Universe Philippines crown.

Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Wurtzbach
Miss Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Wurtzbach hails from Cagayan de Oro

She first joined in 2013 looking very sweet and youthful almost like a dalagita. She won 1st runner up that year.

She joined for the second time in 2014 with more experience and confidence and was styled on the finals night to look glamorous and regal. Personally I think the styling was amiss because she looked like a "Tita." We all know how this year went down for Pia. (Top 15 finish!)

When she joined again this year her styling was on point. With her long, straight hair do she looked like a winner from the first sighting. She also added a few things to her performance that made her stand out that night. She twirled while lifting her gown. She did a turn and look that sent shockwaves to as far as Nagoya, Japan. Lol. It was obvious Pia was in it to win it and because of that attitude was crowned Miss Universe Philippines.

Pia Wurtzbach: Evolution of a Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2015
Pia Wurtzbach: Evolution of a Miss Universe Philippines. Pia's Bb. Pilipinas looks from 2013 (leftmost), 2014 (center), 2015 (rightmost)
Which among these three looks is Pia's best look for you? Share your thoughts.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 premieres today, 25 March 2015

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 will debut today, 25 March 2015, with Georgina Wilson as the new host.

The top-rating reality show's first episode will premiere 8:45 PM Manila time on Star World and will also feature resident judges Joey Mead King and Alex Perry.

British-Filipina model and TV personality Georgina Wilson replaces Australian-Indonesian model Nadya Hutagalung who handled the show's first and second cycles. The show was shot in Singapore.

AsNTM Cycle 3 will feature three Filipina contestants.

Amanda Bianca Chan, 17 years of age, Manila, Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3
Amanda Bianca Chan, 17 years of age, Manila

Franchesca Denise Lagua, 23 years of age, Quezon City, Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3
Franchesca Denise Lagua, 23 years of age, Quezon City

Marlena Monika Sta Maria, 23 years of age, Manila, Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3
Marlena Monika Sta. Maria, 23 years of age, Manila

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Miss Supranational Philippines 2015 Rogelie Catacutan wows in a Philipp Tampus national costume

Miss Supranational Philippines 2015 Rogelie Catacutan wows in a Philipp Tampus national costume

A look back at one of the outstanding national costumes during the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 pageant. Rogelie Catacutan wears an elegant beige Filipiniana executed by Cebuano designer Philipp Tampus (spelled with double “P” like the Philippines). 

The costume is adorned with romantic linings and drapings of pearls. The look is completed with a stylized halo made of pearls and crystals, giving Rogelie a more royal almost holy appearance.

Rogelie was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2015.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Best Look: Kathryn Bernardo in a pink gown by Francis Libiran

Primetime Princess Kathryn Bernardo looked every bit the modern-day princess that she is wearing this pink gown during her debut celebration held in March 2014 at The Blue Leaf Filipinas. 

Best Look: Kathryn Bernardo in a pink gown by Francis Libiran

Featuring a classic A-line silhouette, a sweetheart neckline, and elaborate beadwork, the gown is a stunner from every angle. 

Best Look: Kathryn Bernardo in a pink gown by Francis Libiran

Best Look: Kathryn Bernardo in a pink gown by Francis Libiran

Best Look: Kathryn Bernardo in a pink gown by Francis Libiran
Up close the pink gown features stunningly elaborate beadwork

The gown was executed by Filipino fashion czar Francis Libiran.