Category Archives: Columns
‘After Earth’ leaves bad aftertaste
I DON’T see why “After Earth” is raising such a fuss about its not-so subtle references to Scientology. So what if it does? So what if Will Smith is following in Tom Cruise’s footsteps on the path to spiritual enlightenment?
Waxing center, local brand produce swimwear display
EVERYONE was feeling the heat as Strip Ministry of Waxing and I Love Koi presented their exclusive collaboration collection at the Prive Style Series during the Shanghai Summer Orange Bikini Fashion Show. Guests were treated to a vision in orange
Performance capture: New wave or dreaded tsunami?
ALLOW me to digress from my usual dissection of a cinematic work to ruminate on a subject that has created a deep impact on the movie industry. No, it’s not whether Jason Statham will play the villain in “Fast &
Birthday shindig at Society
It was a birthday to remember as fashion buyer, fashion stylist Vancouverite celebrated her birthday at Yaletown’s hottest place to see and be seen at – Society. Yaletown is Vancouver’s nightlife capital in downtown, where lanes of restaurants, cafes, bars,
‘Fast and Furious 6’: Turbocharged mayhem
GOSH, is it FF6 already? I saw the first chapter of what has become a profitable franchise, and caught snatches of the second (“Tokyo Drift”) on Cinemax. Numbers 3, 4 and 5 slipped past me completely. I can understand one
SM Summer Kids Collection
It was a launch at the breezy poolside of the Dusit Hotel in Makati that I got to preview the new summer collection of SM. I have to hand it to the Sys for hiring incredibly talented people who are
The not-so-great ‘Gatsby’
I’M sure never in his wildest dreams did F. Scott Fitzgerald imagine his book “The Great Gatsby” reincarnated as a 3D movie. But Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge!”, “Romeo+Juliet,” “Australia”) is one director who delights in creating something that pushes the
Watsons Summer at the Sofitel Hotel
Wander Woman, together with health and beauty editors, bloggers and other members of media had some fun under the sun last time when Watsons in partnership with the Department of Tourism, launched its Sun Up to Sun Down Campaign at
‘Bromance’: Low-brow comedy with a difference
IT USED to be called “buddy film,” a screen glorification of male bonding at its strongest. “Buddy” later gave way to “bro,” which some shrewd wordsmith fused with “romance.” So now we have “bromance” – new label, same gooey stuff.
Carla Dunareanu for Beauty Secrets
It was about a year ago when porcelain skinned Carla Dunareanu was first introduced in Philippine showbiz. The Romanian-Chinese dancer-turned actress was among the multi-racial cast members of the hit Singaporean television-musical series, The Kitchen Musical, which also starred Filipino
Every Color, Everyday: Live in Havaianas Color
Looking around, it’s amazing to see a world so full of color and life. But all too often, we don’t realize that we are even more colorful and vibrant than the world around us. To say we live rich lives
Watsons summer kickoff at Mall of Asia
IT WAS an exciting Sunday for mall-goers when Watsons launched its summer party last at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium. Thank goodness it was a Sunday, so traffic was bearable. The foot traffic inside the mall is a different
MEGA goes digital on their 21st anniversary
MEGA magazine, the Philippine’s best fashion magazine, celebrated its 21st anniversary with the biggest names in fashion, showbiz, and lifestyle in a digital-themed bash at Opus Restaurant and Lounge. A digital photo wall welcomed the guests, and they made their
Oakley: “IT” Sunglasses of Summer 2013
It was a scorching hot summer afternoon at the residence of Rajiv Dargani as his pool area was made into a chic lounge area for the launch of the Oakley sunglasses as the IT sunglasses of this summer. It was
