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The very best Bond

Every generation has its own James Bond, serving on her Majesty’s Secret Service. From the suave danger of Sean Connery to the glib camp of Roger Moore and the post-war panache of Pierce Brosnan, we’ve always had the Bond who reflected us and the world we lived in. In this violent, difficult new century, we have Daniel Craig, a conflicted, taciturn killer who was more about the job than getting his drink shaken, not stirred. We saw him first become 007 in 2006’s “Casino Royale” and then channeling his inner demons in 2008’s “Quantum of Solace.” He certainly isn’t your father’s Bond.

October 26, 2012

Where to get your crazy-fun Halloween costume

Are you looking to win a costume contest this Halloween or just want to impress your friends with the lengths you’ll go to to transform yourself into a spooky something or sexy whatever?

October 26, 2012

Boracay’s beautiful, not-so-secret garden gets a revamp

For students on a budget, going to Boracay means waiting for “piso” fares with friends and scrounging for the cheapest beachfront accommodations. But for those who have grown older and started working for a living, it’s now less about the action and more about rest and recreation, even if it means spending a little more than usual.

October 26, 2012

Kawaii adventures in Tokyo

After a Sunday afternoon at Tsutaya, one of Tokyo’s popular bookstores, my friend and I were about to part ways when he insisted I stop by at Ginza. Ginza on a Sunday is a must-see for any tourist because the roads are closed to transportation, turning the wide swath of concrete into a walking and picnic area for the residents of the city.

October 26, 2012

Green is the new black

Green is the new black, as fashion designers worldwide continue to promote environment-friendly materials and socially responsible methods of production.

October 26, 2012

Celebrity skin

Korean makeuo artist Son Dae Sik remembers the moment he realized he wanted to devote his life to makeup. “My friend entered the Miss Korea pageant and she asked me to do her makeup. That’s when I decided I had the talent.”

October 26, 2012

Letting go of the old 5 C’s: The Call to Serve

For Singaporean couple Mike and Evelyn Thung, it was compassion that led them to trade their comfortable life in Singapore with a life of service here.

October 26, 2012

From lifestyle to grooming, only all-natural and Filipino products for Bryan Benitez McClelland

Shifting to paper bags isn’t the only way we can wind down our carbon count. Bryan Benitez McClelland shows there are several creative ways to safeguard our planet. He takes ecotourism a step further with environmentally sustainable products that also support indigenous people.

October 26, 2012

Dress up to go to the show, not to be the show

It’s that time of the year again when droves of editors, models, photographers and celebrities make the rounds of the shows at Philippine Fashion Week.

October 26, 2012

With cold weather comes dry, terribly itchy skin

Whenever the last quarter of the year hits, the skin on my body starts acting up. My arms and legs start getting itchy with scaly skin and my back, chest and shoulders start breeding acne.

October 26, 2012