FASHIONISTA: Bag to School with BUM

BUM shows the young how to go back to school in style

Standing out at school doesn’t mean you have to constantly challenge the rules and break your school’s dress code. 

So before you walk down the crowded hallway again, make sure you’re clad in cool pieces and armed with the right accessories that would reflect your no-nonsense rebel attitude. 

Taking off from its successful “Teevolution” campaign, which called forth an outpour of vibrant colors, bold prints, and graphic ethnic patterns, innovative brand BUM helps the youngsters today stand out by upping their style quotient and street cred before the school year starts.

Veering away from the normal and the ordinary design concepts of most local clothing labels, BUM comes up with stylish yet functional bags that carry the brand’s style philosophy: the Modern Goth Look with a touch of Glam Rock (think studded pieces, motorcycle jackets, tapered pants, oversized shirts, and the like).

This utilitarian concept was made casual by BUM, turning motorcycle jackets into cropped ones, and with notched collar jackets for boys. They can also go for the “casual cool” look with chino cuffed pants that allow them to swing from schoolwork to play without breaking a sweat.

ESQUIRE Financing Partners with Miss World Philippines

One Night to Celebrate Filipino Talent And Beauty with a Purpose

Last June 19, Tuesday, Miss World Philippines 2012 held its Gala Night at Dusit Thani Hotel Manila. The said event was a spectacle of Filipino talent and beauty, as well as an opportunity to support women’s and children’s causes.

Raring to make the Filipina a force to be reckoned with in international pageants, the pre-pageant event paid tribute to and relived the beauty and elegance of a Filipina in a Filipiniana. Filipino fashion and talent were showcased by 25 Filipino designers in a parade of 25 different Filipiniana creations.  Same designers including Veejay Floresca, Edwin Uy and Arielle Agasang will also design the gowns for all the candidates on the Coronation Night.

The Serach For the 2012 Filipino Karaoke Champion Begins!

KWC PHL Online Application is Now Open

Preparations are underway for the opening of the auditions for the 2012 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) Philippine Trials. One male and one female will get a chance to be the next Karaoke World Champion and represent the Philippines in the 2012 KWC World Finals in Finland from November 28 to December 2.

Dubbed as the Battle of the Champions, the 2012 KWC Philippine Trials is open to all male and female Amateur Singing Contest Champions from year 2010 up to May 2012, Amateur according to KWC International Rules, 18 years old and above, Filipino citizen and eligible to travel outside the country. All interested participants must register online at www.kwcphilippines.com. Auditions for the First Level Trials will be held in three key metro cities: Visayas (Cebu City), August 17 and 18; Luzon (Metro Manila), August 21 to 25 and Mindanao (Davao City), August 31 and September 1. Exact audition venues will be announced soon. Chosen male and female qualifiers will advance to the National Trials. The National Trials will be held in Metro Manila on September.

REEL DEAL: Ice Age 4 Continental Drift SPOTLIGHT

MUSIC’S ‘IT’ YOUNG ARTISTS IN ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Young music superstars Drake and Nicki Minaj debut as prehistoric elephants in “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift” where their characters are engulfed in the wake of global cataclysmic changes brought about by Scrat. Scrat’s obsessively hilarious nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn brings waves of changes that trigger seas of adventure for Manny the mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego the tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo). 

Along with their latest adventure are Manny’s beloved wife Ellie (Queen Latifah) and their now teenage daughter Peaches (Keke Palmer of Disney’s comedy teen series “True Jackson VP”).  Manny and the headstrong Peaches have been quarreling, a relatable issue to any parent or teen since Manny is the prototypical overprotective dad. 

Peaches’ biggest conflict with her dad stems from the increasing amount of time she’s spending with her teenage friends, especially Ethan, the famous Big Mammoth on Campus, voiced by hip hop sensation Drake.  Meanwhile, Peaches’ romantic rival for Ethan’s affection is Steffie, one of the mammoth girls is voiced by rapper Nicki Minaj.  Glee’s most followed cheerleader Heather Morris portrays another teen mammoth named Katie.

REEL DEAL: Exciting Line Up for GMA Network

GMA Network Celebrates their 62nd anniversary and is paving a wave of great shows and line ups this June, introducing new executives and of course shows that are highly anticipated by fans and Kapuso peeps worldwide. With a complete offering from primetime, afternoon even weekends and even a upcoming movie all coming together like a explosive entry of everthing new with the Kapuso network

GMA Network announces 2012 second quarter line-up

Expect no less from GMA Network as it unveils a pioneering line up of groundbreaking programs primed to dominate the airwaves for the second quarter of 2012.

An innovative and fresh dose of primetime and afternoon prime soaps as well as reality, sitcoms, talk shows and talent searches accounts for the variety of entertainment programs that will not only take viewing satisfaction to greater heights but also create waves in the hearts of every Pinoy.

XSTIG: Sennhieser Concept Store Opening

Sennhieser has been one of the global  brands in terms of technology for sound and has been a very trusted name in the industry internationally. Here in the Philippines it is used by music professionals and a common brand used for events ensuring great audio quality that most competitors cannot match.

Now they are celebrating their 20th year in Asia, they are expanding their reach to more consumers  with the launch of their concept store here in the Philippines. Also inline with the celebration is the launch of their new headsets HD 700 and Amperior HD25. 

Their new concept store located at V-mall in Greenhills is a great location as the area is known to be a tech hub for consumer electronics. They also have great microphones that goes perfect with videoke machines. Their commitment for sound quality makes them stand out plus ergonomic designs that one can wear proudly. 

The Seach For The New Teen Azkals Is On!

As Football (Soccer) is the next big sport in the country with the rise of the Philippine Azkals (Philippine Men's Football Team) in winning competitions and may also lead for a future at the FIFA World Cup. Many adults and kids are getting interested and playing the games, and goes beyond being just a craze.

Capital G and CALYE - The Ultimate Pinoy Urban Lifestyle Center

Its great to see that our very own urban culture here in the Philippines which is unique and blends well with the love for country and culture. This is the newest revolution of Pinoy power that is conquering the streets and making trends today. I came across this cool store in Robinson Galeria which is also a dance studio in one. Coolness.

Capital G located at the Sports Loop features proudly Filipino urban apparel from shirts, pants, accessories, and even CDs of Pinoy Urban Artists which is are rare to find. Their designs bares the Filipino pride and creativity. And aside from this, they also have their dance studio CALYE just behind the store, where they conduct various classes. I got to know them because of their recital held in Area 05. 

Truly a one of a kind store that is true to the urban lifestyle and also a new way of saying "Buy Filipino" which supports local artists and also manufacturers. You can also order online via their  website www.capitalGshop.com and facebook at www.facebook.com/capitalgshop.

Krispy Kreme Gets Caught in the Spider-Man Mania

Go on and get tangled in the sticky web of the Spider-Man mania as Krispy Kreme rolls out its latest thrilling addictions—the Spider and Spider-Man Doughnuts.

Feed your fixation with the world-famous, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts, which Krispy Kreme puts an epic spin to; one filled with chocolate kreme rolled in carat chocolate and crushed Oreo cookies then dusted with a Spider-outlined coating, and another charged with strawberry filling and coated with Spider-Man’s face using vanilla-colored icing and satin iced candy. Available this June 1 to July 15, these latest additions to Krispy Kreme’s line of premium products allows everyone to enjoy the amazing blast of the Spider-Man mania through two treats.

To further pack a punch to the craze, get a Spider-Man non-woven bag when you purchase a Dozen Assorted with both of these filled doughnuts. Be sure to grab one, both, or a box at a Krispy Kreme store near you and add sweetness to that sticky fixation!

Artista Academy Auditions on June 19!

TV5 holds one-time grand auditions for ARTISTA ACADEMY on June 19, 20 Million Pesos at Stake!

TV5 has announced that it will give away a combined total of 20 Million Pesos in the biggest and most intensive artista search ever mounted on Philippine Television: ARTISTA ACADEMY.  The search will kick off with a massive one-time grand auditions at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 19, Tuesday.

                                                                                                

Thru ARTISTA ACADEMY, TV5 goes all-out in discovering and developing Philippine Television's biggest new stars, by offering real training in a legitimate school of television arts along with the fame, fortune and stardom every showbiz hopeful dreams of.

ARTISTA ACADEMY searches for young showbiz aspirants aged 16-21 who have the looks, charm, potential and determination to go through extensive curriculum-based training under the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA) to become certified professional actors armed with the acting versatility and right attitude to make a name for themselves in the industry.