Ms. Ecuador Olga Alava crowned Miss Earth 2011
Ecuador’s Olga Alava was proclaimed her country’s first Miss Earth winner, edging Imperial. Ecuador also had its first Miss International winner this year with Maria Fernanda Cornejo capturing the crown in China in November.
Brazil’s Driely Bennettone failed to duplicate her compatriots’ Miss Earth victories in 2004 and 2009 and settled for the Miss Earth-Air title. Heavy favorite Caroline Medina of Venezuela, a former Miss Hispanoamericana winner, was hailed Miss Earth-Fire.
Athena Imperial, another graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP), on Saturday night won the Miss Earth-Water title at the 2011 Miss Earth pageant held at UP Theater in Diliman, Quezon City.
Sometimes I wish I was Bryan Boy. Fashion rocks.
I am podcaster now and you can prove that by looking at my Random Musings section on this blog. I’ve met many people using Twitter and one of the people whom I met there is Ham Viloria who, for the last few months have been co-hosting my podcasts.
He’s a great co-host because we both can interact with each other and know how to feed off of each others comments. One thing that interests me is that he sounds exactly like Bryanboy, the fashion blogger. And to top it off, he is in love with fashion as well.
He’s a registered nurse by training but a hairdresser by profession. He has actually done hair and make-up for a lot of photo shoots in Manila.
I want to help him expand his business because he’s been really great acting as my co-host and want to find ways on how he can do it. One thing I noticed is that he could start by having fashion business cards created. Not just for hairdressing but a fashion-type business card so he can be identified as someone who is connected or geared to fashion. Look at what happened to Bryanboy. A simple Filipino blogger who made it big because of his passion for fashion. Last I read from HuffPo was that he made over $100K last year. If can can get my friend Ham to earn at least 10% of that, I would be happy. I have to find a way. Maybe, I’ll give it to him as a gift? Maybe.
It’s that time of the year again. Everything’s all set for Star Magic Ball 2011 – POLL for Best Gown at Chuva Chienes dot com
The 4th Annual Star Magic Ball 2011 will be on Sunday, and as you all know – this is one of the prestigious celebrations that ABS-CBN hosts for their talents.
It’s a red carpet event and if you must know, this is the time local fashion designers get to showcase their work as well.
We will have a poll the same way we did last year so please come back and vote for the best gown on Monday.
Let’s see who’s going to win this year.
via ABS-CBN News
Michael Kors marrying longtime partner Lance LePere
The New York Post reports that Project Runway judge, Michael Kors is going to marry his longtime partner Lance LePere in New York.
After New York’s legalization of Gay Marriage, many couldn’t wait to apply for that marriage license and the news was welcomed across the nation. The article mentioned Michael Kors saying:
“Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together,” Kors, 51, said in a statement. “We have no plans for a major party, but we will be getting married privately.”
Just as I’ve always said, my support for gay marriage is not personal to me since I don’t see myself getting married if ever. My support for gay marriage is equal to my support for human rights. We are all created equal and for those who choose to marry, kudos to them.
Congratulations Michael Kors and Lance LePere!
Tobey Maguire for Prada Fall / Winter 2011 (VIDEO)
I have always loved Tobey Maquire. Ever since I saw the Indie film, Cider House Rules – I have loved him. Yes, even before he was Spiderman.
There is that sexiness about his nerdiness if you know what I mean. Something about how his voice tone changes when he speaks that drives me crazy. If you haven’t seen Cider House Rules – it’s a must-see. Go and rent it on DVD or streaming. You won’t be disappointed.
And guess what? He’s filming “Life of Pi” for release in 2012. I have heard so much about that book and I intend to read it this summer. Now, I can’t wait for the film to come out.
Now, he’s the new man for PRADA.
Watch the video below.
Smurfette can be chic too! In Lanvin and Louis Vuitton on Harper’s Bazaar. How cute.
Photo Credit: Harper’s Bazaar
Most of you probably don’t know “The Smurfs”, but you’re about to get to know them really well when the new Smurfs movie hits theaters on July 19th.
Harper’s Bazaar featured the only lady Smurf in the bunch, Smurfette on a fashion spread in the magazine wearing Louis Vuitton, Lanvin and even Marc Jacobs.
Follow the link to see the rest of Smurfette in full fashion.
Sex does sell. Mugler’s Underwear Menswear Spring 2012 Collection (VIDEO)
If you have to sell, you better know that a little bit of sex helps your sales. Not literally, but if you watch Thierry Mugler’s Menswear Collection for 2012 ad, you will probably think porn.
But it’s not porn. It’s an artistic expression. Well, you decide.
Watch the full video via Joe. My. God – and you can find the actual link there as well to view the full version on X-tube.
Would you wear these Low-Crotch Pants? The new fad hit Europe, Asia and South America.
You may be one who considers yourself to be fashion-forward. You always have the latest in fashion. If so, you may have heard about the low-crotch pants that is so big in Europe, Asia and South America right now. Men and women are donning these MC Hammer-reminiscent pants. Except that these are skinny jeans.
I didn’t think it was one that I would look good in but when I tried a couple on while I was traveling in Rio de Janeiro, I fell in love with them. It’s really costly to shop for clothes in Brazil but I had to have them. So I bought two pairs of low-crotch jeans.
These jeans look better worn with hi-tops sneakers and a loose-fitting shirt.
Take a look at the different types below:
Princess Beatrice and the crazy hat. What’s your take?
What in the world?
While watching the Royal Wedding of Prince William and HRH Princess Catherine, I almost choked when I saw Princess Beatrice’s hat. I guess, it’s okay to take chances on fashion and it was attention-grabbing. The only thing is, it wasn’t a positive one.
Twitter suddenly became filled with criticism about the hat. One said, “WTF is Princess Beatrice wearing?”, and another added, “I can’t move past Princess Beatrice’s hat. What was she thinking?”
With over a billion people watching and breaking web records, The Royal Wedding was a hit. Imagine a billion people seeing you in that hat. Ha!
What’s your take?
Oh, to be a princess! Kate Middleton’s Sexy See-Through Dress Sells for $125,000
UsMagazine.com reports that soon-to-be princess Kate Middleton’s see-through knitted mesh slip that she wore during a 2002 fashion show has sold for $125,000! Whoah!! She’s not a princess yet and still, she is already marketable!
I am thinking that after the wedding, they will be making a Kate Middleton doll. To this day, I am still not sure who the designer of her wedding dress will be. I heard that it’s tradition to keep it under wraps until the day of the wedding.
Designer of Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress Revealed?
I am one of you people! I am waiting patiently for the revelation of the designer who is going to grab the opportunity to design and make the wedding dress for Kate Middleton, the princess-to-be-and-would-be-future-queen to Prince William.
So far, the name of Sara Burton – designer for Steve McQueen was revealed to have snagged the covetous role of designing her wedding dress. However, it was denied by the camp stating that the assumption was untrue.
Eonline.com reports:
While the London’s Sunday Times reported this weekend that Alexander McQueen creative director, Sarah Burton, has won the high profile gig, there is also word coming out of the McQueen camp that this is simply untrue.
via Vogue.com UK
John Galliano was fired from Dior and is now facing trial for racial remarks. Whoopi Goldberg defends Galiano on The View saying he should get a pass because he was drunk.
After being the creative designer for top brand Dior for 14 years, John Galliano was fired by Dior over his anti-semitic remarks that surfaced in a video where he was caught saying “I love Hitler.” where he appeared to be intoxicated.
He was obviously drunk at the time he uttered the words to a group of Italian women saying, “I love Hitler… People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be fucking gassed.”
Supermodel Lea T. sits with Oprah (VIDEO) Amazingly beautiful!
She started as an assistant in fashion shows and now, transgender Supermodel Lea T is the hottest ticket in fashion. Born a man, he has now started his transformation. He is preparing himself for the operation and admits that he is scared both physically and emotionally.
Watch the video below as he spoke to Oprah in an interview last Thursday. I was looking for a video to share with you and I found one on Huffington Post.
Hot male models would be great advertising for Mich Dulce don’t you think?
It’s very nice to know that there is a Filipina hat designer who has and is really doing well. I remember when she won the IYFE Green Goblet Award in 2010 in London.
She is regularly featured on Chuvaness’ blog and rightfully so. Mich Dulce is one who has made a name for herself.
So, in thinking of that – I just saw this spread at The Fashionisto featuring designer hats by Giuliano Bekor. It caught my attention because it featured semi-naked men wearing the couture female hats. What a brilliant idea, I thought.
With all the hunky male Brazilian models in Manila like Daniel Matsunaga or the likes of Neil Etheridge from the Askalz (hey, David Beckham transcended from football player to male model!), we could surely gather up a few male models with a perfect physique (we can even include Gerald Anderson and Aljur Abrenica for that matter) and showcase the couture hats that Mich Dulce creates. What do you think?
Wanna see more? Follow this link.
Lady Gaga tweets her Vogue Cover Pic on Twitter
Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters were elated when their idol shared a photo of her on the cover of Vogue Magazine.
Lady Gaga has about eight million followers and counting. She tweeted saying:
They used to call me rabbit teeth in school, and now I’m a real live VOGUE BEAUTY QUEEN!http://twitpic.com/3wqogt
And now, listen to Lady Gaga and Elton John (snippet) Duet of “Hello, Hello”. The music is featured on Disney’s animated film, Gnomeo & Juliet.
Kenneth Cole’s attempt at humor on Twitter causes Twitter Uproar
Designer Kenneth Cole found himself in hot water today when he tweeted the following:
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Millions are in uproar in #Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available online at http://bit.ly/KCairo -KCless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
When his followers on Twitter got a hold of this tweet, people were in disbelief and was outraged by the designer’s insensitivity toward the political unrest currently going on in Egypt. Apparently, it was criticized as an attempt to hijack the hashtag #Cairo which many are using to follow the events in Egypt.
Fashion’s New It Boy – French Model Baptiste Giabiconi goes Nude for Interview Magazine
One of the most sought after faces in fashion, 21-year old French male model Baptiste Giabiconi has recently posed nude for Interview Magazine. He is no stranger to nudity as he had already posed nude many times before.
He’s not only a model, he’s a singer as well. His debut single “Showtime” was unveiled last fall.
He will be added to our Chuva Hotness series. In the meantime, if you want to see the photos… visit Interview Magazine for Karl Lagerfeld.
I don’t have any problem posing nude. For me, it is only work. – Baptiste Giabiconi
In the meantime, you can admire him through the gallery below:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestant for Season 3 – Manila Luzon from the Philippines
Can you say FIERCE? TWICE?? Yes peeps!! Manila Luzon is a contestant at RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 and she is from the Philippines!!
You think we stop at Ford Supermodel of the World? Think again! Not only did Danica Magpantay win Ford Supermodel of the Year 2011, she started our year right. The Philippines will be showcasing talent after talent this year for the world to see.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 includes Manila Luzon from the Philippines. Are you ready to support one of our own? If so, start with Manila Luzon’s Facebook Fan Page. Click like to show your support.
This is how the Facebook Fan Page describes her:
Manila Luzon is the Asian Glamasaurus who’s fashion and beauty garner the attention of everyone in the room. A staple to NYC’s nightlife, you know it’s a worthwhile party if this bitch pumps through with a half dozen stuffed Hello Kittys in her updo.
What are you waiting for? LIKE her now!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 airs Monday nights. If you missed any episodes (it just started yesterday, January 24th) – you may view missed episodes through Logo Online.
A blog you can be addicted with. Celebrities and their Birkins – Birkin Watcher.
Many of my readers come here to visit because of celebrities. I recently found out as well that many have marked this site as a “favorite” because of the sports live stream links that I post. But there’s a handful few who come here for fashion. I don’t claim to be a fashion guru or a fashionista but when I like something, I do create a post about it.
I was recently introduced to a special kind of blog. It’s more like a photo blog of sorts. It’s not created with lengthy entries and highfalutin words regular people won’t understand. It’s merely a showcase of celebrities with their birkin bags.
Danica Magpantay – Winner 2011 Ford Supermodel of the World Representing Philippines
Danica Flores Magpantay from the Philippines took home the prestigious title of Supermodel of the World 2011!
Supermodel of the World (Ford Supermodel of the Year, formerly Face of the 80s) is an international modeling contest established byEileen Ford in 1980. The contest showcases young fashion model entrants from over 50 countries in order to discover new talent for the fashion industry. The winner of the international final event receives the industry’s largest prize, a $250,000 modeling contract with Ford Models. The two runners up receive contracts of $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Filipino talents rocked the world in 2010 and it looks like we have a great start for 2011.
Congratulations Danica!! Supermodel of the World 2011!!!!
Burberry’s Menswear Autumn / Winter 2011 Fashion Show – January 15th, Milan
I’ve never been to an actual fashion show except for charity and fund raising. I have attended many of those. But for high-end fashion shows, I can only dream. If I was as prolific about fashion as Bryanboy is, maybe I will be invited to such fashion shows and fashion week around the globe – but I am not. So for now, I can only appreciate what those people experience when watching live fashion shows and what the runway really looks like.
Burberry had their Menswear Autumn / Winter 2011 Fashion Show in Milan last Saturday, January 15th and they have posted the video. First, I wanted to see the video because of the cute models (did you think any less of me?! Haha!) but I was so shocked at the show’s ending and to my disbelief, I actually had to watch it over and over again. I LOVE IT!!!
If you want to see what happens at the end of the show, it would be best to watch the whole thing. Of course, the main theme was winter coats and autumn wear. They are all fabulous. I promise, you will probably be as giddily shocked as I was. Simply amazing.
Here’s the link to the video – Burberry Menswear Autumn / Winter 2011 Fashion Show – Milan, January 15, 2011
But if you don’t want to watch the whole thing, you can just view the video below and it pretty much gives it away for you. I, for one likes being surprised.
Yes, Mother (Stephanie Seymour) and Son (Peter Brant II). Kissing Photo Scandal was disturbing but truth came out.
I saw the photo a few days ago while browsing the web. It was posted on Gawker. The post was entitled, How Close It Too Close Between Mother and Son? Apparently, it is a photo of Supermodel Stephanie Seymour and her son, Peter Brant II. From the looks of the photo, I felt uncomfortable as well because it seems too close for a mother and her son to be this intimate let alone be in a public place where photographers are hanging out.
Comments on the post ranged from loving to disturbing to whatever accusations readers were leaving on the post.
Zincolo wrote in protest:
This article bugs me. Mother and son affectionately embrace (not every one has the American standard of personal space/eroticism, people) and we suggest/accuse them of incest? This seems like a really careless and malicious article to me. It’s been bugging me since I read it yesterday.
Androgyny is in? Well, no wonder Bryanboy is a hot commodity. Meet Andrej Pejic.
Yes, he is a man.
Whether you get it or not, that’s not the issue. You may see the famous Manila-based blogger Bryanboy in skirts and heels, donning a woman’s bag or scarf and strolling around town like it’s normal. You may not think it’s normal but androgyny is in according to Huffington Post.
Remember the inspiration that Bryanboy had for Marc Jacobs to start capturing male models wearing skirts and heels? Well, it’s definitely hot in the fashion circuits now and Andrej Pejic is one hot model in demand in most major fashion cities around the globe.
“Why the demand?”, you may wonder. I have no clue. But just like the hottest Christmas presents, people will pay five to ten times to purchase them just because.
Still not convinced?
Here’s the proof.
Remember this?
Photo Credits: runwayward, dazed + confused japan/mens model talk , storm via mens model talk
Alright Haters – - Take this: How Bryanboy, Fashion Blogger, Makes Over $100,000 A Year
Huffington Post reports that Bryan Boy (Bryan Yambao) makes over $100 K a year!! Whoah!!! Didn’t someone say that the famous Filipino Fashion Blogger uses other people’s credit cards to travel the world far and wide? Hmmmm. I wonder what that person has to say now.
Over 100K per year includes winnings of $100K from a contest though.. but still. Do you know that he also gets to stay in a NYC apartment for a year – - FOR FREE?! Advertisers are probably knocking on his blogging door to get the chance to be featured on his world-famous blog. He got to meet high falutin fashion celebs like Marc Jacobs and Anna Wintour. Now, a write-up on the Huffington Post? What else is there to ask for?
Man – - this is what I’m talking about. Do the thing that you love – - and you will never ever work a day in your life…
Do you want to look like Kate Middleton? Peacocks produce £14 version of Kate Middleton’s engagement dress
You heard it! Kate Middleton’s blue engagement dress version created by Tesco’s for 16 pounds sold out – in an hour!! With a business boosted by a princess, you know that likely stores will follow suit.
Well, today – it was unveiled by chain Peacocks that they will be selling their version of the dress for 14 pounds. Kate Middleton is already setting fashion records by just being engaged to Prince William. How much more of an influence would she be when she officially becomes Princess Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011.
I must tell you – her charm and being soft-spoken reminds me so much of Princess Diana. It’s an instant love at first sight.
If sold in the US, ould you buy the dress if given the chance?
via Telegraph.
And the second part of the post about Pinoy Fashion Blogger is posted.
Well, well. I have been waiting for days! The first post was juicy and many more people were becoming hungry for more juice about the alleged credit card fraud makings of a Pinoy Fashion Blogger. The post was hard to bear but was making a bit of sense. Besides, the witnesses are first-hand witnesses of the alleged crimes.
Shopping before noon? Losing Project Runway Philippines because of a $1000.00 restaurant bill? Whoah! Questions as to why a person who’s not even a US resident can own so many US credit cards *with different names other than his own*? Hmmm.
The writer must be following the Pinoy Fashion Blogger because she knew the history of the blog and where he’s been and what he’s done. There will be a part 3 to the story but if you want to read Part 2 of the About a BBBoy… visit When Chic Hits the Fan, Chic Happens.
Oh my goodness. Brewing scandalous allegations against the Filipino Fashion blogger. Ouch!
There has been a long history of back and forth dirt-throwing between blogs over the years. I have been a part (only as a witness) to the blog fights that have rocked the blogosphere in the past three years that I have been blogging.
A certain Pinoy fashion blogger is again under attack with allegations of fraud and blackmail. I was a totally shocked when I read the post and my oh my, the allegations are serious.
Madonna and daughter Lourdes launches “Material Girl” clothing line.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Amazing. This mother and daughter pair surely are a team. Lourdes collaborated with her mom – the pop and fashion icon Madonna - in creating a new clothing line and launched it at Macy’s in New York’s Herald Square.
In an interview, Lola (Lourdes) actually spoke with Access Hollywood while on the “pink carpet”. She was asked many questions including whether she raids her mom’s closet for clothes or not. She admitted to it and even said that she loves Madonna’s shoes
Watch out for Lourdes. She is going to be a fashion mogul.
The designs and accessories of the new clothing line resembles Madonna’s outfits from the eighties. Remember, fashion is a cycle…. it’s all coming back!
Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress – Yay or Nay? Think maggots.
Meat dress. Check!
Up till now, I am still guessing whether Lady Gaga’s VMA meat dress was real. I have looked at every photo flashed on TV and on the internet and I still couldn’t tell. It’s been days and it still bothers me. It’s not because I’m a vegetarian or anything. Just imagine, it was her third or fourth outfit change that evening. How did they keep that dress fresh? In a refrigerator?
i actually thought that her dress was cool until I found out it was made out of fresh meat. Yuck! I’ll give her 10 for originality and a 10 for disgusting. Just imagine what lurked inside those pieces of meat.
Watch the video below and let me know if you agree with Gaga’s choice of material for her VMA dress.
Do You Think Ines Sainz deserved to receive catcalls? Picture Tweeted.
Former Miss Universe contestant from Mexico Ines Sainz, can be likened to Erin Andrews as the hottest sports reporter equivalent in Mexico. She recently tweeted the picture above to show what she was wearing during the day of the incident.
It was alleged that Ines Sainz was harassed by members of the New York Jets at their practice facility while trying to do a story on Mark Sanchez.
Do you think what she was wearing was provocative to deserve the catcalls?
Here’s what she is used to wearing during games and a photo of her while she was a Miss Universe contestant:
I must say though. She is super hot! Here’s the video of her interview about the incident.
via Ines Sainz Pictures.
