Monthly Archives: January 2009

Pormang Saudi Boy

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Posted by sosyalera on January 28, 2009 – 2:18 pm
Filed under pinoy jologs culture

Anong meron sa Saudi?

‘yan ang napag-uusapan naming magbabarkada tuwing kinakamusta ang isang ka-batchmate na nagta-trabaho na doon. Bukod sa mas mataas na sweldo, mas maraming oportunidad at murang langis, may pare-pareho din kaming obserbasyon sa trend ng mga lalaking nakapagtrabaho na sa Saudi.

Trend saan? Sa pananamit.

Napanood nyo ba yung pelikulang “Katas ng Saudi”, starring Jinggoy Estrada? Bago ang mga reaksyon nyong Ewwww at Baduuuyyy, balita ko na makabagbag damdamin ang istorya nito tungkol sa mga OFW. Saktong sakto rin ang mga setting, ang pinakitang lifestyle at syempre ang fashion ni Jinggoy…

- Una, ang maong jacket
- Ang panloob na sandong puti o tshirt na may collar
- Uber yellow gold na alahas
- Makakapal na bracelet at kwintas
- Aviator style na shades
- Natural colored nail polish
- Bigote

Ito ang fashion perception nang karamihan sa mga Pinoy na galing Saudi. Kahit magmukhang kontrabida sa pelikula ni FPJ ay keri lang. Poging pogi. Wahaha! Nakakalungkot nga lang isipin na ang kulturang Pormang Saudi ay naglalaho na. Bumabata na kasi ang age-range ng mga nagtatrabaho doon. Malamang, Arab Scarf at Skinny Jeans na ang trip nila ngayon. :D

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Unfashionable Neck Braces

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Posted by sosyalera on January 23, 2009 – 9:12 am
Filed under fashion

Hi Leyn,

Magandang araw! :)

Minsan akong hiniritan ni Mariano na itanong ko daw sayo kung ano ang maimumungkahi mong maaaring gawin para ang neck collar/brace ay maging fashionable. Kaya eto na nga ako, nage-email. Haha!

Just a backgrounder, I have a (not so serious) cervical spine problem. My doctor advised me to wear my neck collar/brace religiously so that it won’t get worse, or else, I might need to undergo surgery (please, God, no.) to correct it or whatever (di ako nakikinig eh. nanay ko kausap niya so kebs ko hehe!). However, I seldom wear the neck brace for the following reasons:

1. MAINIT.
2. UNCOMFORTABLE.
3. OUT OF PLACE SA WARDROBE.

So there. I rarely wear it. But lately, because of work, the stress brought about by it, is causing my cervical spine to hurt once more and I feel the need to wear the neck brace daily to support the spine. Though my email is nagmamarunong@post.com I admittedly do not know everything, so can you suggest ways to make the unfashionable neck brace/collar fashionable?

Thanks thanks thaaaaaaaaaaanks! :)

-superboi (babae po ako, not bading, btw. girlaloo all the way. hehe.)

Dear superboi,

Alam mo bang ginagamit ka lang ni Mariano para pahirapan ako. Hahaha Wenk. But kidding aside, madali lang naman ang solusyon dyan. Ang sagot lang ay ‘wag mong pilit itago ang pagsuot nang iyong neck brace at mamili nalang nang mga damit na babagayan nito.

Though I’m not sure if your neck brace looks like this…


Just in case ito nga, try to be choosy with your tops and it’s recommended to wear high neckline blouses. Wearing spaghetti straps that show your chest makes it more obvious that you’re in neck braces. I know it’s uncomfortable and sweaty, but if you really want to at least match your clothing with your neck support then you have to sacrifice my dear.

As you’ve noticed, the shades are quite pale and safe. This is to complement the light color of your neck brace. Imagine if you’re in a shocking red or royal blue, the bulkiness on your collar part will be more noticeable.  Also, picking light hues will somehow camouflage the color of your neck brace. Never try to use scarves to hide it, panget yun.

In case you’re into accessories, avoid wearing layered style necklaces. You can just be in a simple jewelry with a small pendant. In other terms, accessorize but not too much.

Lastly, we have to accept that wearing such braces isn’t usual and to some extent conflicts fashion. It’s for your health anyway. As recommended, just try to minimize the obviousness of your cervical support. That simple. Kadiri naman siguro kung isa-suggest ko na lagyan mo nang embroidery o sequins ang iyong neck brace diba. So there, I hope your pain lessens ’cause I bet it’s really hard to be in a collar brace  everyday. Take care of yourself. ;)

Love Lots,

Leyn

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Alabang Boys

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Posted by sosyalera on January 16, 2009 – 1:14 am
Filed under cheap thrills

With how they smiled… what were they thinking?

May ilan na ring nag-iwan ng mensahe para hingin ang aking opinyon tungkol sa mga elitistang nagddrugs particularly ang most talked about na Alabang Boys. Aktuli, ay mas napukaw ang atensyon ko sa kanilang mga litrato kesa sa kanilang bisyo…


Akalain mo nga namang ang gagwapong nilang adik?!

Kahit sinong makakita nang mug shots ng Alabang Boys ay natatawa kung paano sila nagproject sa camera. Nakakaloko diba? Parang ang saya pa nila at nakulong sila. Hahaha! Akala ko ay mga dukhang magnanakaw lang ang nakukuhang magpa-kengkoy sa mga mug shots na may signboard pa na “Shoplifter ako”. Hindi pala, even rich kids do.

So in case i’ll be committing a crime to the extent I’d be put in jail, i won’t forget to smile on my prison shots like these Alabang Boys. May point naman sila, minsan ka na nga lang makukulong edi ngumiti ka na. :D

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Studio Pose

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Posted by sosyalera on January 13, 2009 – 9:03 am
Filed under pinoy jologs culture

Kung ipinanganak ka nang dekada 70 o 80 ay naranasan mo ang pahirapan na magkaroon nang isang picture perfect na litrato. Hindi pa kasi uso noon ang Photoshop, DSLR Cameras at magagandang Photography Gadgets para dayain ang ating mga itsura. Ang pagpapakuha dati ng litrato ay planado at masasabi kong  mas realistic.

At para sa mga nakaka-relate, maaaring meron ka nito… Ang Studio Pose!


Iba pa ito sa mga graduation pics at creative shots dahil mas bonggang bongga ang makalumang Studio Pose. Kumpara sa mga FHM Covers ngayon, hindi maaaring dayain digitally ang mga flaws at ang sikret weapon mo lang ay magandang lighting at make-up. Samahan mo pa nang mga baduy na props tulad ng sumbrero, bulaklak, jinobos na katyang background at ang iyong mga pamatay na posing!

Fulfilled ako at napagdaanan ko ang kajologan na ‘to pero hindi ko ipapakita ang aking Studio Pic just for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Pribado kasi ako sa mga bagay na pagmumukhain akong tanga. Hahaha.

O ikaw, may Studio Pose ka ba? :D

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Belo vs Ellen

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Posted by sosyalera on January 9, 2009 – 7:21 am
Filed under feature

You know why Vicky Belo has been popular in the field of cosmetics and dermatology? Obviously, it’s because of her famous endorsers counting local actors/actresses, models and other big-named celebrities. Though there were suing controversies, as long as at the end of a talk show the hosts mention Thank you doktora Vicky Belo, the credibility remains the same.

Connecting this, I’ve already read a lot of forums criticizing another Facial Care Center – Ellen’s. It’s not about their service but their Billboard Ads! Imbes na mga artistang flawless ang i-display nila ay si Ellen mismo ang modelo. No offense meant but… okay, offense meant! Bwahahaha!


My brother used to manage an advertising business and decided to offer Ellen to be his client. He suggested the idea of getting actresses to model for the Facial Center but it was Ellen herself who didn’t like the concept and would rather strike a pose for branding. At the end, my brother withdrew from the project.

Para maging effective ang isang advertisement sa ganitong field ay dapat kumuha ng mga convincing endorsers. Belo somehow successfully applied this. Yun nga lang, wag na sanang pagsalitain ang ibang modelo nya, dahil ang pagpapa-facial ay hindi nakaka-ganda ng diction. Ika nga ng mga Belo Girls sa Wowowee…

Onli Belo tatses my skeeen, who tatses yors?

Wenk!

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2009 Fashion Forecast

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Posted by sosyalera on January 5, 2009 – 7:06 am
Filed under dear sosyalera, fashion

Dear Leyn ,

Happy holidays nga pala! Matatapos na ang 2008, kagaya ng nakaugalian sa mga magazines, baka makabuti sa mga tumatangkilik sa blog mo na bigyan kami ng iyong fearless fashion forecast for 2009. (Kahit yung first quarter lang) Ano ang magiging hot at not-hot? Sayo ako nagtanong dahil naniniwala ako na mataas ang kalibre ng taste mo sa fashion.

Side question pala! Kung bibigyan ka ng chance na baguhin ang style ng isang Pinay o Pinoy celebrity, sino ito at bakit?

Thanks Sosyalera.

Sosyal na sumusubaybay,

V

Dear V,

Tumambling naman ako sa term na mataas ang kalibre, para lang akong baril. Nyeeeh! Anyhow, marami na rin ang nag-fail sa mga fashion forecast sa mga nagdaang taon dahil karamihan ay hindi naman naging trend. Bumabasa lang ang ibang reports sa forecasts ng western o european fashion pero dahil iba ang klima at kultura nila ay hindi naman lahat nauuso sa Manila. So it’s better to just tune up the entire basic fashion trend from Q4 of 2008 instead of totally shifting from another vogue dimension.

Pin-up Girl Look: 2008 was mixed with 70’s and 80’s retro style. For this year, say hello to the seductive stylish 50’s pin-up girl look. This style adaptation can be achieved with a neat hairstyle and bloody red lipstick; patterned prints, skirts, heels and anything femme. Featured at Preview Magazine’s December ‘08 issue, the fashion carries over this year.

Clothing: 2-in-1 piece Playsuits, Pencil skirts, Ruffled Blouses and Boyish Blazers.

Colors: According to fashion designers, Yellow will be hot for 2009. Though fashionistas, will also adapt Purple from what’s hit last Q4 of ‘08. Either way, I’m not wearing any of these flashy colors. Good news for people like me who appreciate dark hues because Black’s never out in the trend. So never give-away your classic LBD (little black dress) because it can cope with any occasion. Other predicted voguish colors will be dark citron, sea green and bright orange.

Design & Prints: It’s a year to be girly! Shop for tops and dresses with ruffles and sequins. Polka Dots might trend up again or anything vintage-y. Checkered and big prints of bright colors will rock again. Just be careful with matching so you won’t end up dressing like Ugly Betty.

Accessories: I’m a fan of Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass’ closet so I’d still stick with the Gossip Girl look. Feathered headbands, bows and ties will remain but it’s better to know when and what occasion to wear them. With scarves, ZigZag prints might fad up.

Footwear: Gladiator flats are already everywhere so fashionistas will be gradually shifting their taste to the T-strap sandals. If you love heels, then Gladiator or T-Strap Pumps are this year’s must-haves.

I have so much ideas and researches in my mind but so little space to elaborate. To point out, these are just general forecasts and I bet more fashion will come our way. And regarding the Pinoy celebrity I want to change style? I think it would be Iwa Moto, in my opinion she looks like a cheap Starlet rather than a Sexy Actress… i hope you get the difference.

I’m sure most of you are looking forward to what’s hot and what’s not. And as for me, I’m just waiting what’d be the next craze after the Emo style. Lastly, thanks for this Buena Mano letter for 2009 V!

Love Lots,

Leyn

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