Sunday, August 29, 2010
Andrew Philip on Venus Raj
by Mark Pillos
I really love this guy who has a big heart for Filipinos. When I asked him if he has Pinoy blood, he answered, “(I have) no Pinoy blood but I have a 100% Pinoy heart.
I live with a Pinoy family and they have taught me what I know and continue to learn.
I am very proud of Venus for her accomplishments, she may not have won the crown but she won everyone’s hearts, and that is better than a crown. She will be famous in her own right, you will see.”
Philippines will always love you Andrew.
I really love this guy who has a big heart for Filipinos. When I asked him if he has Pinoy blood, he answered, “(I have) no Pinoy blood but I have a 100% Pinoy heart.
I live with a Pinoy family and they have taught me what I know and continue to learn.
I am very proud of Venus for her accomplishments, she may not have won the crown but she won everyone’s hearts, and that is better than a crown. She will be famous in her own right, you will see.”
Philippines will always love you Andrew.
Monday, August 23, 2010
FILIPINA MADE IT TO THE MISS UNIVERSE 2010
by Mark Pillos
Another Filipina beauty has made her country proud!
I’m almost late at work because of an anticipation who will win this year’s Miss Universe crown. I was so happy that Maria Venus Raj had a chance to land at the top five among 83 other contestants of the said pageant.
There are a lot of opinions of Filipino people that if she could have answered better, then she might have a chance to have the title. It could have been a historical answer if she would have connected her answer to the hostage taking that happened yesterday (August 23). It’s just like trying to give a sensible gist of what she has said. Gone was the day when Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz (who was born in Ilocos. It’s where I’m from) outsmarted other candidates on the question on how to welcome the first men that had just landed on the moon.
Raj, 22, is the only Asian who made it to the top 15.
Fonthip Watcharatrakul , Miss Thailand also grabbed Best in National Costume and Most Photogenic.
In the final question and answer portion judge William Baldwin asked her, “What is one big mistake that you've made in your life and what did you do to make it right?"
"You know what, Sir in my 22 years of existence I can say that there is nothing major major, I mean, problem that I have done in my life, because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So, thank you so much that I am here, thank you thank you so much," she answered.
Raj may not have answered the question well just like what other people may have expected her to, I’m still proud of her. After all, competing with extraordinarily beautiful women around the world is not that easy.
CONGRATULATIONS MARIA VENUS RAJ!!!! =)
On the other hand, Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez.
Photo courtesy of www.missuniverse.com
Another Filipina beauty has made her country proud!
I’m almost late at work because of an anticipation who will win this year’s Miss Universe crown. I was so happy that Maria Venus Raj had a chance to land at the top five among 83 other contestants of the said pageant.
There are a lot of opinions of Filipino people that if she could have answered better, then she might have a chance to have the title. It could have been a historical answer if she would have connected her answer to the hostage taking that happened yesterday (August 23). It’s just like trying to give a sensible gist of what she has said. Gone was the day when Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz (who was born in Ilocos. It’s where I’m from) outsmarted other candidates on the question on how to welcome the first men that had just landed on the moon.
Raj, 22, is the only Asian who made it to the top 15.
Fonthip Watcharatrakul , Miss Thailand also grabbed Best in National Costume and Most Photogenic.
In the final question and answer portion judge William Baldwin asked her, “What is one big mistake that you've made in your life and what did you do to make it right?"
"You know what, Sir in my 22 years of existence I can say that there is nothing major major, I mean, problem that I have done in my life, because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So, thank you so much that I am here, thank you thank you so much," she answered.
Raj may not have answered the question well just like what other people may have expected her to, I’m still proud of her. After all, competing with extraordinarily beautiful women around the world is not that easy.
CONGRATULATIONS MARIA VENUS RAJ!!!! =)
On the other hand, Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez.
Miss Universe fourth runner - up Miss Philippines Venus Raj (left), first runner - up Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips, Miss Universe 2010 Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, third runner - up Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and finalist Miss Puerto Rico Mariana Paola Vicente. Not in the picture is second runner-up Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell
Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell (photo courtesy of www.missuniverse.com)
Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul (photo courtesy of www.missuniverse.com)
Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul (photo courtesy of www.missuniverse.com)
Miss Universe 2010 was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. CLICK HERE TO SEE MS.U 2010's JUDGES
Friday, August 13, 2010
A Short Neurological Test
A Short Neurological Test
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Only great minds can read this
Can you raed this? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! If you can raed this forwrad it.
FORWARD ONLY IF YOU CAN READ IT
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| eonvrye that can raed this rsaie your hnad. |
| To my 'selected' strange-minded friends: If you can read the following paragraph, forward it on to your friends and the person that sent it to you with 'yes' in the subject line. |
Only great minds can read this
This is weird, but interesting!
If you can raed this, you have a sgtrane mnid too
Can you raed this? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! If you can raed this forwrad it.
FORWARD ONLY IF YOU CAN READ IT
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
ECLIPSE captured through lens
by Mark Pillos
The fusion of photographer Caloi Estanislao, accessory designer Mikee Tejano (owner of Glamz and Glitz), makeup artists Joshen Vahn Lee and Xixen, and me, the book ECLIPSE by Stephenie Meyer was captured through lens.
Actually, it was a day of no sleep with eyebags eating up my cheeks. Thank you so much for that layers and layers of concealer. I was able to hide it.
It was so funny because I caught myself catching a five-minute nap on the shoot.
It was worth the effort and the anticipation for days while Caloi was giving final touches for the photos.
These photos are evident of hardwork from all the people I worked with.
I’m just wondering who will I be working with next time. I love meeting a lot of people.
CHECK OUT THIS SITES FOR FUTURE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS:
Caloi Estanislao (photographer) : http://caloicoy.multiply.com/
Mikee Tejano (designer): http://glamzandglitz.multiply.com/
Mark Pillos (designer): http://www.markgregpillos.multiply.com/
Joshen Vahn Lee (make-up artist)
Xixen (make-up artist)
The fusion of photographer Caloi Estanislao, accessory designer Mikee Tejano (owner of Glamz and Glitz), makeup artists Joshen Vahn Lee and Xixen, and me, the book ECLIPSE by Stephenie Meyer was captured through lens.
Actually, it was a day of no sleep with eyebags eating up my cheeks. Thank you so much for that layers and layers of concealer. I was able to hide it.
It was so funny because I caught myself catching a five-minute nap on the shoot.
It was worth the effort and the anticipation for days while Caloi was giving final touches for the photos.
These photos are evident of hardwork from all the people I worked with.
I’m just wondering who will I be working with next time. I love meeting a lot of people.
CHECK OUT THIS SITES FOR FUTURE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS:
Caloi Estanislao (photographer) : http://caloicoy.multiply.com/
Mikee Tejano (designer): http://glamzandglitz.multiply.com/
Mark Pillos (designer): http://www.markgregpillos.multiply.com/
Joshen Vahn Lee (make-up artist)
Xixen (make-up artist)
EGYPTIAN SCALES FROM A DIFFICULTY GLUTTON
HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2010 by JOHN HERRERA
By Mark Pillos
One of the persons I admire in the fashion industry is John Herrera. Aside from being down to Earth, he is jolly to be with. He is even thoughtful for the little effort that you can do.
I saw him sketching his designs before the fashion week, and admiration suffused me like a strong torrent of water. My eyes widened with his skillful hands, and concluded that he critically thought in every line that he made.
He is meticulous in details and flow of fabrics. He once mentioned that he is “glutton for difficulty” which I really saw from his works.
With fabrics scrupulously chosen, horse hair, piping, leatherette scales, he was able to keep the viewers glued to each piece of his collection.
Paired with bags and accessories designed by his twin brother Paul Herrera, his collection was added with ostentatious glitter and sophistication.
With the use of gold, beige and black, he gave life to a contemporary Cleopatra- a queen splurging neither in pyramids nor deserts, but in metropolitan glamour.
Surprisingly, after the fashion show, he asked us if his collection is not bad.
Of course it isn’t. Indeed it is excellent! It is great!!! No one would dare question me if I say that it was the best collection in the Grand Allure Show.
Congratulations JOHN HERRERA !!! =)
CLICK HERE TO SEE JOHN HERRERA'S HOLIDAY 2010 COLLECTION
By Mark Pillos
One of the persons I admire in the fashion industry is John Herrera. Aside from being down to Earth, he is jolly to be with. He is even thoughtful for the little effort that you can do.
There are a lot of designers out there who seem to be allergic with mortals (not to name names) , though John Herrera is definitely not that type of designer. He is friendly, humble, and a what-you-see-what-you-get person.
I saw him sketching his designs before the fashion week, and admiration suffused me like a strong torrent of water. My eyes widened with his skillful hands, and concluded that he critically thought in every line that he made.
He is meticulous in details and flow of fabrics. He once mentioned that he is “glutton for difficulty” which I really saw from his works.
He is the first designer who was so thoughtful for the designs I made. It is just flattering to hear that from a person you really admire. (Oh well, I’m stealing the spotlight again LOL)
With fabrics scrupulously chosen, horse hair, piping, leatherette scales, he was able to keep the viewers glued to each piece of his collection.
Paired with bags and accessories designed by his twin brother Paul Herrera, his collection was added with ostentatious glitter and sophistication.
With the use of gold, beige and black, he gave life to a contemporary Cleopatra- a queen splurging neither in pyramids nor deserts, but in metropolitan glamour.
Surprisingly, after the fashion show, he asked us if his collection is not bad.
Of course it isn’t. Indeed it is excellent! It is great!!! No one would dare question me if I say that it was the best collection in the Grand Allure Show.
Congratulations JOHN HERRERA !!! =)
Photo Courtesy of www.stylebible.ph
CLICK HERE TO SEE JOHN HERRERA'S HOLIDAY 2010 COLLECTION
THE CUT TECHNICIAN
HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2010 by ARIES LAGAT
By Mark Pillos
It is not a joke how Aries Lagat did his Holiday 2010 collection. With hundreds of cuts and stitches that you can’t imagine how he did. Questions might spin in your mind how this technician made a perfectly awesome collection.
The people were so silent while the fashion show was going on. Only hushes of admiration. I even caught viewers from the front row who can’t close their mouth, bombarded with delight.
One of my friends told me that Aries Lagat is not selfish teaching his craft (unlike other established designers. Just a thought). All of his students must be so lucky for this. (Lemme guess. More students will enroll at FIP tomorrow. LOL)
Each from his collection bear a unique cut and flow. It was totally a crackerjack collection. It was an evident of savviness and creativity.
After the show, a loud applause boomed in the the SMX Convention Center function room.
Congratulations ARIES LAGAT !!! =)
photo courtesy of http://www.stylebible.ph/
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