Europe’s tallest skyscraper the Shard was being inaugurated in London with a spectacular laser show Thursday, as critics debate whether it is an architectural triumph or a blot on the skyline.
All that glitters isn’t always gold. In fashion, sometimes the most minimalist cuts can be the most exciting. This, in a nutshell, is the fashion philosophy of Antonia Martel.
The single, most remarkable thing that made the Manila staging of “Rock of Ages” (directed by Chari Arespacochaga) unique is that it’s a veritable concert by a cast almost entirely composed of celebrated local recording artists. And the best part was that it was perfectly all right for the audience to sing along with them. How’s that for a good time?
“I don’t care about fashion anymore,” said style sophisticate Mandy de la Rama-Santos. She said she does fashion “for work” and “that’s all.” For my clothing, I have zero interest in buying anything,” she added. “I don’t go anywhere.”
I have worn my hair the same way for years. I have always been scared to try something new, but I really feel like I want to update my look. Can you suggest some hairstyles I can try?
It’s this piece of advice that fashion designer Geof Gonzales shares with contestants of Look of Style Awards 2012. He won this design competition last year with his edgy, sculptural, “salable” designs that came in unique fabrics.
In lieu of colorful stones such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires, Bulgari is mining the past by combining ancient coins from Persia, Greece and Rome with pavé diamonds and mother of pearl set on 18-karat pink or yellow gold.
What do Ateneo de Manila University’s student council president, an international karate medallist from De La Salle University, a musician from the University of the Philippines, a varsity basketball player from the University of Santo Tomas and a radio DJ from San Beda College have in common? They wear Good Karma Shirts for a good cause.
Today’s technology has gone beyond all known borders, barriers and imaginations. It has enabled individuals to connect to the whole world with just a click. The irony is, this quick connection has often resulted in isolation. Social media promotes connecting with people. Yet the likes of Facebook and Twitter actually promote…yourself.
The way I figure it, everyone gets a miracle. Like, I will probably never be struck by lightning, or win a Nobel Prize, or become the dictator of a small nation in the Pacific Islands, or contract terminal ear cancer, or spontaneously combust. But if you consider all the unlikely things together, at least one of them will probably happen to each of us.”—“Paper Towns”
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