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Some of the country’s beauty queens, who have competed in various international pageants across the globe, have foreign names.
We’ve been everywhere for the Miss Universe candidates—from Metro Cebu (for which we had to be wide awake for nearly 24 hours, including during the most turbulent takeoff of my life) to Nasugbu, Batangas (where we waited for over four hours and, as a colleague said, “nakilala na ang bawat butil ng buhangin”).
The center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem), an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, is spearheading the Philippine participation in the international exhibit Maison & Objet Paris 2016 with a pavilion devoted solely to fashion accessories. There will be 10 Philippine brands.
The past few years have seen the proliferation of “bars” and salons exclusively dedicated to pampering one’s nails, brows, as well as face and body waxing services.
Thailand is getting used to being in the world spotlight. After last month’s dramatic cave rescue in Chiang Rai, it’s preparing to host the 2018 Miss Universe pageant. And the competition to be held in Bangkok in December will feature the first transgender contestant in the pageant’s nearly seven-decade history – Angela Ponce of Spain.
It’s an early Christmas treat for pageant fans in the country as Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters kicks off her reign with a four-day visit to the Philippines starting on Wednesday.
The globalization of fashion has resulted in blandness and uniformity, leaving the Filipiniana, especially the butterfly-sleeved terno, confined to special occasions.
Chanel Rouge Noir aka Chanel Vamp, Madonna and Uma’s red-black nail polish, now a full makeup line
Robinsons Department Store is holding Play It Up Beauty Fair until Aug. 31.
For Cruise 2017, Gucci launches two new handbags that combine a sophisticated and feminine appeal with a strong identity....
