Manny Pacquiao's best ad ever
"Boxing is not for killing." I had to watch this five times.
View ArticleSeshami Street Boys at Nihongo Fiesta
The Japan Foundation Manila presents the Seshami Street Boys on February 26, 2011 at the Atrium of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City.Formed during their college days at the Tsukuba...
View ArticleMeidolls: Who knew?
Personally, cosplay ain't my cup of tea, but if it's yours, you may be interested to know that the first "maid café" in the Philippines has just opened in Cainta, Rizal.Customers pampered at Manila's...
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Remember the Karl Who? bag Lola Karl sported in 2009?Well, we all had to have oneThey were shipped from a store in Paris called Arty DandyI wore itJay wore itGrace wore itI ordered a second batch for...
View ArticleA peek inside Luneta Hotel
I was having lunch with Daniel Matsunaga at Azuthai when my phone rang.My cousin Keri was picking me up to go to her photo shoot at Luneta Hotel.I was both relieved and disappointed. Disappointed...
View ArticleVeet me!
Yesterday was Veet day.A small group of media was invited to get to know Brazilian-Japanese model/actor Daniel Matsunaga, who is the star of Veet's new ad campaign.Over lunch at Azuthai, we asked...
View ArticleStride Rite, the sanity saver
Stride Rite is a lifesaver. Last year during the school rush, when it was impossible to buy school shoes at SM Department Store, Stride Rite saved my sanity.At the SM Megamall Atrium branch, I was able...
View ArticleKatie Holmes, napapanahon!
Understated Katie wears Tory Burch shiny and chic Eddie ballet flat, available in a range of sleek patent and lamb leathers.And very soon, you'll be seeing her in a new ad campaign that highlights...
View ArticleGap summer
With summer just around the corner, get ready for beach getaways with Gap's bikini separates in subtle prints and patterns, like the ocher tie bikini top with ocher belted bikini bottom and black...
View ArticleLose weight and inches via Plana Forma
Alexei Villaraza writes about how he got his groove back through Plana FormaVia: On The RadarFitness buffs are always in search for the El Dorado of workout regimens that will give them the body die...
View ArticleJeremy Scott x Swatch
As far as American designers go, Jeremy Scott is one of my favorites.Some of my favorite things include this shopping bag for LongchampThe black tie and winged sneakers, both for AdidasThe Barbie sweat...
View ArticleStone Temple Pilots in Manila!
American '90s rock band Stone Temple Pilots take the Araneta Coliseum by storm on Wednesday, March 9 at 8:00 PM.Formed in San Diego, California, STP consists of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers...
View ArticleBromance
In 2005, this bahay kubo caught my eye in Joyce Oreña's store window at Greenbelt 3.I wanted to have one. So when we passed by this bahay kubo maker in Bulacan two weeks ago, I just had to buy...
View ArticleMonday na!
Oops! Have to sleep early on Sunday so I can watch the Oscars.If I'm not mistaken, this is our schedule on Velvet TV:7 AM — On The Red Carpet8 AM — Oscars Red Carpet Live9:30 AM — The 83rd Annual...
View ArticleRobin Tomas' winning T-shirt to be launched at Bloomingdale's
NEW YORK CITY—Supima, the promotional organization of American Pima cotton growers, finally launches Robin Tomas’ winning T-shirt design on March 19, 2011 with a cocktail reception at Bloomingdale’s...
View ArticleMrs. Cruise is the new face of Kamiseta
By Cecile Van Straten On The Radar, The Philippine StarFebruary 27, 2011In progressive countries like Japan, it’s not uncommon to see Hollywood actors and international models endorsing homegrown...
View ArticleWatch with me
In this BBC series, "Toughest Place To Be," London bus driver Josh West heads to Manila where, with his host Rogelio Castro, he braves the chaos of the streets in a jeepney. (Via: Philmug)In London,...
View ArticleThe travel bug
It bites me once in a while, and I can feel it once again that I wanna go somewhere. But to be honest, I don't like leaving the kids at home for my selfish desire to get away and shop. The way I shop I...
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