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Miss Universe 2010 Winners in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

August 24, 2010 by Janey

The Official TOP 15 and TOP 10

The OFFICIAL final 15 contestants announced:

Miss Puerto Rico Mariana Paola Vicente (21)
Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska(23)
Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete (22)
Miss Belgium Cilou Annys (19)
Miss Ireland Rozanna Purcell (20)
Miss South Africa Nicole Flint (22)
Miss France Malika Menard (23)
Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell (19)
Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps (24)
Miss Russia Irina Antonenko (18)
Miss Albania Angela Martini (24)
Miss Colombia Natalia Navarro (23)
Miss Guatemala Jessica Scheel (20)
Miss Czech Republic Jitka Valkova (18)
Miss Philippines Venus Raj (22)

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MISS UNIVERSE 2010 TOP 10

(LIVE in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas)

Ireland

Albania

Philippines

Jamaica

Mexico

Ukraine

Puerto Rico

South Africa

Guatemala

Australia

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Miss Congeniality – Miss Australia

Miss Photogenic – Miss Thailand

National Costume – Miss Thaliand

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Miss Universe TOP Five

Mexico (pretty Mexicana with so much appeal)
Australia (girl next door beauty)
Jamaica (looks like Jada Pinkett Smith with a sharper feature)
Ukraine (soft beauty like a porcelain doll)
Philippines (ethereal beauty and charm!!!)

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Miss Philippines Question:

What is the one big mistake that you did in your life? And what did you do to make it right?

Miss Philippines Answer:

Thank you for that wonderful question. Good evening Las Vegas!

In my 22 years of existence, I don’t think I have a major major problem done in my life.

I’m very confident in the love my family has given me. And I’m so happy to be here!!!

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TOP Five Final Standing

4th Runner-up:

Miss Philippines

3rd Runner-up:

Miss Ukraine

2nd Runner Up:

Miss Australia

1st Runner-up:

Miss Jamaica

Miss Universe 2010 WINNER:

Miss Mexico!!!

Miss Universe 2010 winner is Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarette.

Congrats Miss Mexico!!!!

and congrats Miss Philippines, Venus Raj!!!! 😉

xoxo

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Johnson’s Body Care and Bayo Launch Soft Look Collection: Skin and Fabric: Beauty at its Softest

April 21, 2010 by Janey

Photo Credit:

Azrael Coladilla

http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com

Johnson’s Body Care launched their line of body care products that will surely address women’s desire for the most beautiful and softest summer skin. The leading brand in body lotion tied up with female fashion retail brand, Bayo to launch the “Soft Look Collection.” The collection showcases the limited edition collection of specialty designed summer ensembles that highlight women’s soft and beautiful skin.

Metro Manila’s top fashion and beauty personalities graced the exclusive multimedia fashion show event Tuesday night as the runway at Encore Club featured 17 pieces of the collection, all inspired by a woman’s soft skin, made possible with Johnson’s Body Care.

With the onset of the summer season, the hotter temperature ups the ante for perspiration and increases skin dehydration. This heightens the need to keep the skin moisturized and healthy. Luckily, women need not worry about this because with the superior moisturizing properties of Johnson’s Body Care’s 24 Hour Lasting Moisture Body Lotion and Wash, skin is kept soft and hydrated the whole day. It is enriched with the amazing power of the Dual Moisture Bond, which seals in the skin’s natural moisture and gives it an added moisture boost.

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Lizz, Lauren and Tita Noemi

I love the Bayo pieces that were paraded last night that have made me schedule a mall visit this weekend. Bayo’s collection includes off-white eyelets, silhouettes, little blush colors, lace fabrics that really do enhance a woman’s soft skin.

Mary Grace Magcamit, Bayo’s Merchandiser, explained, “The silhouettes are meticulously defined with a gorgeous variety of tops, dresses and bottoms in styles ideal for the summer season. Halters, tunics and strapless pieces with a soft, flowing feel, show off more skin to soak up the summer sun.”

According to Magcamit, wearing the right cut in the right color is a great way to flaunt soft, beautiful skin this summer. Johnson’s Body Care’s partnership with Bayo is definitely the hottest tandem this season.

More Event Photos:

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Unwavering Asian Pose

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Special freebies and discounts also await women up to June 15, 2010. By purchasing any item from the Johnson’s Body Care Soft Look Collection in participating Bayo outlets, women will get a free 100ml Johnson’s Body Care Lotion and a 20% discount coupon for a succeeding purchase of a 200ml or 400ml lotion or wash at Watsons. Alternately, when women buy 200ml or 400 ml Johnson’s Body Care Lotion or Wash at Watsons, they will get 10% off on any item from the Soft Look Collection.

The Johnson’s Body Care body lotions and washes come in three variants, namely: Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting Moisture, Melt Away Stress, and Naturally White. The Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting Moisture will give women long-lasting silky smooth skin. Skin will bask in moisture and help prevent dullness, flakiness and tightness caused by dryness, from sunrise to sundown. The Johnson’s Body Care Melt Away Stress with calming properties helps melt away stress and refreshes the skin. The Johnson’s Body Care Naturally White provides daily care that helps maintain skin’s brightness for a naturally soft and fair glow.

With Shen

http://www.shensaddiction.com/

(she’s my DLSU blockmate Ron’s one and only! What a small world!)

Johnson’s Body Care lotions and washes are available at all leading beauty and personal care stores, department stores and supermarkets nationwide. The Soft Look Collection is retailed in the following Bayo branches: Ayala Center Cebu, Eastwood City, Gateway Mall, Greenbelt 5, Greenhills Shopping Center, Market! Market!, Robinson’s Galleria, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and Trinoma.

For more information about Johnson’s Body Care and the Soft Look Collection, simply log on to Facebook and become a fan of Johnson’s Body Care at http://www.facebook.com/bodycareph.

Fashionable looks and trends this summer need to be accompanied by remarkable soft skin. So flaunt your best asset this summer –soft touchable skin from Johnson’s Body Care Lotion and partner with the best summer outfits from Bayo’s Soft Look Collection.

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My Mother’s Garden

February 12, 2010 by Janey

Bubba and I celebrated our 3^rd year anniversary Wednesday night, (02-10-2010). I volunteered to think of our dinner destination but it was a stressful week at work this week so I just passed on the task to Bubba. He was trying to keep it a mystery but when the car hit Zamora St. somewhere in Manila, he looked at me and knew that I knew where we were headed (his forever complaint is, it’s really hard to surprise me). With a heavy sigh and a shaking head, he said, “I should write a book entitled, How to Date a Date Expert.” I just laughed.

The 2650 gate opened to a discreet residence with a beautiful patch of garden. There are some tables outside where one can enjoy summer dining. We parked conveniently inside and walked towards the house.

A classic garden-type of setting across a serene Koi pond surrounded by lush greenery sets the stage for the dining ambience in My Mother’s Garden. The vibe of the residence of National Artist for Architecture Pablo S. Antonio follows the same warm rustic charm as the outside.

The architectural buildings that Pablo S. Antonio created are displayed in framed photographs hanging on the wall. Bubba pre-ordered so while waiting for them to serve the dishes, I gave Bubba my gift –the music video of his surprise party. We played it on his laptop creating a bit of a noise (alternative song by Daughtry) in the otherwise tranquil place.

The place for me is reminiscent of the relaxed feeling of dining at Casa San Pablo in Laguna.

How sweet huh, we can fit 3 more people between us 😉

(Oh, he brought me flowers)

(Uhm… uhm… uhm… *vocalizing*)

On the Table

Salad with Homemade Dressing

Fresh greens with two choices of dressing

Grilled Shrimps

Clams

Mustard Chicken

Tenderloin Steak

4 pieces of tender and juicy steak –cooked medium with au jus sauce

Highlight of our entire meal are the steak and the refreshing drink (assorted fruits concoction). We really enjoyed the succulent steak.

Pasta (choice of fettucini or angel hair)

*with black olives

*with fresh tomatoes -pomodoro style

White Rice and Brown Rice

Assorted Desserts

We were adequately served -although it could be better. We were almost done with desserts when the beautiful Malu Veloso arrived. According to Bubba, she was so easy to talk to and was very accommodating. Malu Veloso also designs bridal gowns -check out her bridal shop at the lower ground level of Podium.

(That’s our PEACE sign)

My Mother’s Garden accepts private bookings so be sure to reserve ahead of time especially this coming Valentine weekend.

My Mother’s Garden

2650 Zamora St.

Pasay City

(632) 831 8407

Malu Antonio Veloso (+63917) 600 8886

My Mother’s Garden Album

Driving Directions:

Drive through Edsa, turn right to the street before you reach Taft Avenue. Landmark for the street is Kabayan Hotel –that’s Zamora St (near Taft MRT Station).

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Golden Globe 2010 Nominees!

January 14, 2010 by Janey

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
AVATAR
THE HURT LOCKER
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
UP IN THE AIR

I Like: Avatar

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
EMILY BLUNT THE YOUNG VICTORIA
SANDRA BULLOCK THE BLIND SIDE
HELEN MIRREN THE LAST STATION
CAREY MULLIGAN AN EDUCATION
GABOUREY SIDIBE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

I Like: Helen Mirren and Sandra Bullock

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
JEFF BRIDGES CRAZY HEART
GEORGE CLOONEY UP IN THE AIR
COLIN FIRTH A SINGLE MAN
MORGAN FREEMAN INVICTUS
TOBEY MAGUIRE BROTHERS

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER
THE HANGOVER
IT’S COMPLICATED
JULIE & JULIA
NINE

I Like: (500) Days of Summer, The Hangover and Julie and Julia. I haven’t seen Nine.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
SANDRA BULLOCK THE PROPOSAL
MARION COTILLARD NINE
JULIA ROBERTS DUPLICITY
MERYL STREEP IT’S COMPLICATED
MERYL STREEP JULIE & JULIA

I Like: Meryl Streep Julie and Julia

WINNER: Meryl Streep
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
MATT DAMON THE INFORMANT!
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS NINE
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. SHERLOCK HOLMES
JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
MICHAEL STUHLBARG A SERIOUS MAN

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
CORALINE
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
UP

I Like: UP!!!!!!

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
BAARIA (ITALY)
BROKEN EMBRACES (SPAIN)
THE MAID (CHILE)
A PROPHET (FRANCE)
THE WHITE RIBBON (GERMANY)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
PENÉLOPE CRUZ NINE
VERA FARMIGA UP IN THE AIR
ANNA KENDRICK UP IN THE AIR
MO’NIQUE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
JULIANNE MOORE A SINGLE MAN

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
MATT DAMON INVICTUS
WOODY HARRELSON THE MESSENGER
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER THE LAST STATION
STANLEY TUCCI THE LOVELY BONES
CHRISTOPH WALTZ INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
KATHRYN BIGELOW THE HURT LOCKER
JAMES CAMERON AVATAR
CLINT EASTWOOD INVICTUS
JASON REITMAN UP IN THE AIR
QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

I Like: Clint Eastwoon Invictus and James Cameron The Avatar

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
NEILL BLOMKAMP, DISTRICT 9
TERRI TATCHELL
MARK BOAL THE HURT LOCKER
NANCY MEYERS IT’S COMPLICATED
JASON REITMAN, UP IN THE AIR
SHELDON TURNER
QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
MICHAEL GIACCHINO UP
MARVIN HAMLISCH THE INFORMANT!
JAMES HORNER AVATAR
ABEL KORZENIOWSKI A SINGLE MAN
KAREN O,
CARTER BURWELL WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
“CINEMA ITALIANO” — NINE
Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston
“I WANT TO COME HOME” — EVERYBODY’S FINE
Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney
“I WILL SEE YOU” — AVATAR
Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen
Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell
“THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)” — CRAZY HEART
Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett
“WINTER” — BROTHERS
Music by: U2
Lyrics by: Bono

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK THE CLOSER

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
SIMON BAKER THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL DEXTER
JON HAMM MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE HOUSE
BILL PAXTON BIG LOVE

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)

I Like: Glee! (But it might be 30 Rock)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
TONI COLLETTE UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE GLEE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON GLEE

WINNER: Alec Baldwin (who was at a charity event and was not able to accept the award in person)

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE (LIFETIME TELEVISION)
GREY GARDENS (HBO)
INTO THE STORM (HBO)
LITTLE DORRIT (PBS)
TAKING CHANCE (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JOAN ALLEN GEORGIA O’KEEFFE
DREW BARRYMORE GREY GARDENS
JESSICA LANGE GREY GARDENS
ANNA PAQUIN THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER
SIGOURNEY WEAVER PRAYERS FOR BOBBY

WINNER: Drew Barrymore

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
KEVIN BACON TAKING CHANCE
KENNETH BRANAGH WALLANDER: ONE STEP BEHIND
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR ENDGAME
BRENDAN GLEESON INTO THE STORM
JEREMY IRONS GEORGIA O’KEEFFE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JANE ADAMS HUNG
ROSE BYRNE DAMAGES
JANE LYNCH GLEE
JANET McTEER INTO THE STORM
CHLOË SEVIGNY BIG LOVE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN ENTOURAGE

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Status Magazine’s Yard Sale

November 24, 2009 by Janey

Where are you doing your Christmas shopping?

Drop by Status Magazine’s Christmas Yard Sale for some interesting finds.

🙂

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Miss Universe 2009 Winner

August 25, 2009 by Janey

Miss Venezuela won the 2009 Miss Universe crown giving a back-to-back title to their country. It is also Venezuela’s sixth time bagging the coveted beauty crown since the pageant’s creation. Very young at 18, Stefania Fernandez, dressed in a flowing tiered red evening gown, jumped in joy (rather not so gracefully) with fellow Miss Venezuela 2008 winner. As the crown was passed from one Venezuelan beauty to the next, the two cheered and teetered in elation that made the crown briefly fell to the floor.

Personal bet Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz was the first runner up. Dominican Republic had the toughest question being asked whether or not HIV test should be mandatory. Another personal bet in the top 15 didn’t make it to the next cut, Miss South Africa. Our Filipina bet didn’t also make it to the Top 15 cut.

The other finalists were Miss Kosovo, Droga Ganusha; Miss Australia, Rachael Finch; and Miss Puerto Rico, Mayra Matos Perez. Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.

The new Miss Universe is from the city of Merida in the west of a beauty-obsessed South American country where hard-fought pageants are something of a national sport, with contestants widely dissected by the public and the media.

If there was one gripe about the whole worldwide-televised event, it’s the production. The prestigious pageant included musical performances by Flo Rida (whose music I listen to and like but it felt inappropriate to have him sing in the pageant with a background of “glamorous/model” women clad in bikinis jump in Hip Hop music), Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.

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Fit Flop –Oprah Swears By It

June 23, 2009 by Janey

Okay, if asked who is the most avid reader of Didi’s site, I know who to point to (Pointing ALL fingers to Bubba). He sometimes goes, “did you read Didi’s blah blah…” and I will be totally clueless because he gets to read it first before I do.

One day, he started blabbing about this newest technology in flip flops –Fit Flop, that he read over Didi’s site. He said it would really be good for my back since I have scoliosis and I always complain of back pains. I said I don’t need the fit flops because nowadays you would always find me in sneakers anyway (even in the office, unless I have an important meeting with affiliates). My white sneakers are pretty comfortable.

He objects and says that Fit Flop is beneficial for this and that. He goes on to drop the name of Oprah. Oprah swears by it. Right.

The next big question: how much is it?

When he answered that it was a whopping PHP 3K, I said immediately, “NO WAY JOSE!!!” I am NOT going to buy flip flops that are that expensive. It’s crazy!

I remember buying Havaianas some 5 years ago that are half as much and I have never used them. It’s still in the box. What do I need another pair of flip flops for? I for one do not need an extra.

Every time Bubba remembers Fit Flop, he keeps insisting that I get one. He said he would buy it for me. Even if he buys it for me, I don’t want IT. It’s just a waste of hard earned money.

So the story goes, we were in Powerplant Mall last Saturday. Bubba spots the Fit Flop stand and hauled me there. I said I don’t want to try it on but he was so persistent. Bubba got me try it on and it was pretty comfortable. But I still wasn’t that sold. Since he is really bent on buying me one, I let him be. It’s for my “health” anyway. It also supposedly helps you burn more calories as you walk on them. Exercise while wearing flip flops?

The woman who turns everything she touches to gold backs it up.

Oprah swears by it. And most importantly, so does Didi.

On June 22, 2009, I have officially joined the bandwagon of those in UK who are in this Fit Flop craze since 2007. Thanks Bubba!

PHP 2,900

Fit Flop Off White Suede Strap Sandals

Powerplant Mall

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Gold Glads

June 23, 2009 by Janey

Lately, I am back to a shopping frenzy.

Surprisingly, it was me dragging Bubba to the mall instead of the other way around. I don’t think I’ve had the shopping itch since three years back.

PHP 599 or PHP 699 (I forget)

Gold Gladiator Sandals (I’m not into gladiators but this one struck my fancy. The gold is subtle and not overly loud)

People are People

Shangri-la Plaza Mall

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Purple Flats

June 23, 2009 by Janey

I have lugged Bubba to three shopping malls: Robinsons Galleria, Powerplant and Greenhills. I hope this shopping frenzy ends soon. It’s putting a dent in my wallet. Where are the days that I don’t have the patience to amble around shops looking for goods?

Actually, Bubba STILL takes longer to shop while I take 5 minutes to know I don’t like to fuss around their current line-up and jet out of the store.

PHP 300 (approx. USD 5-6)

Purple Flats with Belt Detail

Greenhills Tiangge (Open Area Bazaar Type)

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Philippine Fashion Week 2009

May 26, 2009 by Janey

I received an invite via mail to the Philippine Fashion Week event this coming Friday.

I really want to go but the location is again giving me second thoughts. Anyone else going on Friday?

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Great Access at Backstage

April 28, 2008 by Janey

I first fell in love with John Herrera… ‘s collection back in 2006. I first saw his designs during the Fashion Week in April of 2006. Many local fashion creators of the Young Designers Guild paraded their extensive design lines. John Herrera was one of the few designers that really shone big during the fashion night.

John is now an instructor specializing in fashion design in Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP) where he was also once a student –then he was only but a beckoning designer, a jewel about to be discovered. John’s twin on the other hand, Paul Herrera, is also making a name of his own in the accessories department.

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John Herrera is tremendously gaining popularity in the field and rightfully so I should say. Backstage, one of my favorite boutiques nowadays, houses John Herrera’s collection and as well as other local designers. Dean and Trent and Team Manila are also available at Backstage.

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