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rusticate: to go or send to the country.

The word "wannabe" was coined in 1985, when Madonna appeared on the cover of Time.
It was a termed used for girls who wanned to be like her.



Kaloka ang mole. Parang it's not there anymore.
Read about it here.



No other female artist has achieved that wannabe status, until Lady Gaga came along.
Take a look at the Japanese Lady Gaga wannabes who look cuter than their idol.













Kalowka.



Via: Tokyo Fashion

Do you remember the time sales officially happened only twice a year—January and July.
Nobody ever went on sale this time of year, but the recession changed all that. It seems there's always a good sale all year round. I therefore conclude recession is good for consumers!
I'll be sure to check out the Canon sale at Tiendesitas.
I &hearts Canon!



Open from 12noon to 8 PM, Nov. 28-30, 2009.
PowerShot and Digital IXUS cameras, EOS DSLRs and lenses, Canon Camcorders and Canon PIXMA printers will be on sale.
Payment terms: Cash, straight charge, and on selected items, 6 months, 0% interest
FREE Instant Photo Printing at the Canon Photo Wall
Get a FREE Rudy Project Trolley Bag worth Php 2,500 with any purchase of a Canon Camcorder only at the 3-day Tiendesitas Sale.
Pick-a-Prize: Besides the big discounts and promo items, get to pick a prize for every camera, DSLR, camcorder or printer purchase at Tiendesitas.
Canon Consumer Survey: Share your thoughts with us through our one-page customer serve, and you get an instant token of thanks!
For inquiries, call (02) 884-9000 or email customer_care@canon.com.ph

Crossings is on sale too



Converse goes on mega sale at Megamall



I love Tempur pillows. I have a feeling this sale might be crazy. It's only one day.



Poll #1491126
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 27

Have you done your shopping yet?

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gourmand: one who enjoys good food in great quantities.

For Chloe Sevigny, less is best.


No need to pile on the makeup, the hair, the clothes or the bling to look good.


Usually bare-faced and wearing no "it" bags or shoes, I think what I like about her is she looks like she doesn't give a damn.


Even a lowly white T-shirt looks good on her.


So chica!

Actor Felix Roco stars in the award-winning film, ENGKWENTRO—in theaters December 11, 12 & 13 at SM cinemas in Mall of Asia, North Edsa, Megamall, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Bacoor.



Inspired by true events, Engkwentro follows the last 24 hours of two teenage brothers on opposite sides of a gang war.
Directed by 22-year-old Pepe Diokno, the film took home two awards at the Venice Film Festival, including the Horizons Prize for new trends in cinema, and the US$100,000 Lion of the Future "Luigi de Laurentiis" Award for best debut film.



Inspired by true events, Engkwentro tells the story of Richard and Raymond, two teenage brothers on opposite sides of a gang war.
Richard is the leader of his gang, "Bagong Buwan" while Raymond is just being inducted into 'Batang Dilim', a rival gang led by a charming solvent boy, Tomas. Complications arise at a deadly midnight 'engkwentro', when Tomas gives Raymond the task of killing his older brother.



Felix Rocco, son of cinema legend Bembol Roco, takes the lead role of Richard, a gangster running away from the murderous City Death Squad.
Because Engkwentro was shot a la one continuous take, Felix styled his performance like a stageplay—memorizing all his lines and deeply internalizing his character. With no room for mistakes, Felix delved into the role—doing his own stunts and narrowly avoiding injuries on set.



To prepare for his performance, Felix drew from his past experiences. A former fraternity member, Felix overcame his “wild” younger days and transformed himself into a professional, serious actor.

http://www.engkwentro.com/

Sorry we can't help but find a fashion angle in everything, pero alam ba ng Lacoste yan??



Via: DOP

Via Text Message: "Even though you're not here to experience it, happy Thanksgiving, Chouchou. I love you."

In Tokyo last month, Alex Vergara (2nd from left) and I had dinner with some Japanese friends in Shinjuku.



Masahiko Hachiya (below, in glasses) happens to be the General Merchandising Manager of Gucci in Japan.



Well you know me, I know nothing about Gucci. So here comes the booboo from an 'alleged fashion journalist': I asked Masa if Tom Ford was still in Gucci. Award!!
Frida Giannini has been creative director of Gucci since Tom Ford left in 2004.
Goes to show I'm not really into Gucci. That night I did some Googling and found out that Frida Giannini is a dead ringer for Cult Femme designer Hindy Tantoco!

Frida Giannini


Hindy Tantoco


Though they look alike, Hindy's designs are far from Gucci but all her own.
Last September, Hindy presented her Holiday 2009 collection at Members Only, inspired by the "inner ferociousness of every woman."

Peek-a-boo bondage dresses, frocks adorned in leatherette, lace tights and studded jersey pieces were transformed into chic and elegant pieces, worn by Hindy's muses, including Anne Curtis, Anne Arcenas Gonzales, Bea Constantino, Bianca Zobel, Celine Lopez, Daphne Osena Paez, Ines Lobregat, Loralee Baron Soong, Michelle Francisco, Pam Quinones and Rachelle Wenger.


L-R: Isha Andaya, Hindy Tantoco, Pam Quiñones

Mark Nicdao shot the portraits which served as the backdrop for Culte Crazy 09.09.09.

Ines Lobregat


Anne Curtis


Celine Lopez


Pam Quiñones


Hindy Weber-Tantoco's Premium Collection is sold exclusively at Culte Femme boutiques at Rustan’s Makati and EDSA Shangri-La.

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provender: food or provisions.

Two days ago in my chemistry class, my teacher accidentally swung the overhead around so the light shined right in someone's face. He started complaining that she'd blinded him.

"She blinded him with science," I mumbled. I didn't expect anyone to get it, but three people caught on right away and the guy who'd been blinded started playing the song on his phone.

I have a question.

Do any of you know the full lyrics to this radio show?

I think its called Dr. Love or something like that, and its on during evenings in the Philippines (about 9am or so). I forgot the radio station where its from.

It has a really catchy theme song... part of it sounds like:

"The more you worry,
the more you'll end up in the cemetary.
God Bless You,
Mama Mary Loves You
... and me too"

The tune has been stuck on my head all week, but I can't really remember all of the words.

My friends antipara and nosleepdreamer remind me to write. But I think Mr. Lawrence has a worthier thing to speak of than I do:



So alive, it makes me shiver.

I don't know how those fuckers manage to sleep at night. The body count has risen to 57. Men, women and children were killed for the love of political power.

Now, I'm glad I didn't register to vote. I'm glad I didn't sign up for this shit. Fuck off and die, Philippine politics.

“My wife’s private parts were slashed four times, after which they fired a bullet into it. They speared both of her eyes, shot both her breasts, cut off her feet, fired into her mouth. I could not begin to describe the manner by which they treated her.” — Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu

NY Time article | TIME Magazine article

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Brobdingnagian: gigantic; enormous.