Three Reasons Why You Should Visit The Outlets at Pueblo Verde

Eyes here shopaholics! There's an all new spot in Cebu that sells authentic items at discounted prices!

A first in the Visayas and Mindanao region, The Outlets at Pueblo Verde is a new and exciting shopping destination featuring top brands at discounted prices complemented by mix of dining outlets and green open spaces.

A More Beautiful Flawless Cebu Ready To Serve

The country's leading clinic for face,m body and aesthetic services just ,marked another milestone as Flawless unveils its new look to residents of the Queen City of the South.

 

Five years after it debuted, Flawless Cebu, underwent a major make over to sport the chain's modern and style-forward look. All these in the name of improving the experience and quality of service it offers to Cebuanos.

Zee Fashion Finds

Zee Lifestyle magazine celebrates its September Issue with Zee Fashion Forward, a series of events all centered on fashionable pursuits.

First in the line-up of events is Zee Fashion Finds. It was held at the Rizal Library Ballroom last September 5 and 6.

Branded pieces from some of the most fashionable personalities in Cebu went on sale. Clothes, sunglasses, signature handbags and shoes from various eras gave shoppers the chance to breathe new life into old favorites.

Part of the proceeds from the two-day sale was donated to the Rizal Library, the Beautiful Cebu Movement Foundation and other charities, making retail therapy an indulgence not so guilty.

The two-day event was made possible by Tresemme and Samsung.

Stay tuned for the next Zee Fashion Finds!

Bounce Forward as You Push Off with Skechers ProSpeed SRR

Running has become a national pastime in the Philippines. Weekend warriors who used to jog around Greenhills and then find themselves in surrounding coffee shops after their run, now find themselves in the streets of Bonifacio Global City or the paved roads around Mall of Asia in sponsored Sunday runs.

As more and more people take to the streets to pound the pavement, there emerged a resurgence of interest in the right footwear to use as you see people in these runs wearing a variety of shoes from normal street rubber shoes to technical running shoes that offer a myriad of benefits.

PUMA

Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces lifestyle footwear and sportswear. It has approximately 9,204 employees and distributes its products in more than 80 countries.

If you are into sports, Puma AG is the right store for you. From jackets to shoes, to shirts and shorts, it's easy to find the best sportswear for everybody. Puma offers a wide array of apparels that not only is stylish but also comfortable to wear.

Skechers Rolls Out New Footwear

Summer is fast approaching and with that, curves and abs are expected to abound the beach. Are you ready to wear your swimsuit and tank tops?

These are the times where men and women start squeezing their time to hit the gym. Of course, these people don't want to flaunt their flabs. How about you?

If you are one of the people who are very much concerned of body shape and size and can't find time to exercise at the gym, here's a good news for you! Skechers, the global leader in the footwear industry presents the newest move in fitness- tying your shoelaces and walk! Yup! You read it right! Introducing, Skechers Shape-Ups Collection. 

Walking is a great way to shape-up from head to toe and with Shape-Ups, you'll get more out of what you do!

Shape-Ups technology simulates walking or running on soft ground such as sand to give the shoe wearer a wide array of benefits:

• Promote weight loss
• Tone leg, calf and buttock muscles
• Improve posture
• Strengthen the back
• Reduce stress on knee and ankle joints
• Tighten abdominal muscles
• Increase blood circulation
• Improve cardiovascular health

These benefits have been clinically tested and proven, with Shape-Ups customers all over the world giving testimonials to the phenomenal effect that the shoes have had on them.

Whether you're in school, work or just at home, you can shape-up with every step you take.

Know why Kim Kardashian, one of Hollywood's sought-after artists during gown-nights and summer-parties is leaving her gym trainer.

Wherever you are, you can always burn calories to get the body you always yearned for as Skechers offers extensive range of colors and styles so there is nothing to worry about in mix and matching your attire.

Whether you're a girly girl or a total opposite, Skechers Shape-Ups has something to match your everyday outfits and needs.

ARCHON 2K10

Cebu cosplayers and anime fanatics are set to gather and gear up at their best for the most awaited cosplay event of the year! Nothing else but ARCHON 2K10!

On it's seventh year to host its self-named event, ARCHON (Anime, RPG, Comics, and Hobbies Convention), is good to go to make another mark in the history of Cebu Cosplay.  Just a while ago, the ARCHON 2K10 Organizers released its official video teaser. Check it out below.

Don't mind breakfast! It's definitely a must! On November 6, 2010, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, there is no other place to be than at the Ayala Activity Center.

The event is fully loaded with activities that will perk up all the attendees and participants. Some of the highlights of the event include the Versus Gaming Tournament, Drawing Contest and of course, the Cosplay Competition.

Interested to show off what you've got in cosplaying, gaming and drawing? You are so welcome! Listed below are the complete set of mechanics and general rules for the stated event activities above.

Cosplay Competition
GENERAL RULES:

1. Anyone from any organization can join.
2. We will accept characters from any written or visual media. Original Character’s (OC’s) will not be eligible for the competition.
3. Registration will be done before and during the day of the convention. Registering early will not determine the order of performance. We will randomly select which group/individual will perform first.
4. Metal props and metal costume components are allowed for this competition. With that in mind please nothing bladed, or anything that will pose immediate harm to any of the participants of the convention or yourself. (We advise those who carry swords to please keep them sheathed as much as possible). We will still not allow any pyrotechnics or chemicals to be used on and off stage.
5. Groups must present a skit. Single division participants may not need to present a skit BUT will be interviewed on stage.
6. This year we put great emphasis on character but we know it’s tiring to be acting like your character all day. Therefore you need only be in character from 2:00 PM till after you have gone on stage. Please be in the convention proper area during that time.
7. This year our parade of characters will be held on stage to also give a chance to people who want to take photos of those cosplaying (additional details will follow).
8. Please bring your CDs with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
9. There will be a repair booth for those who need to make emergency repairs during the convention.
10. We know that cosplaying your favorite characters is exciting but please let’s keep it wholesome. Ayala is a family place after all.
11. The breakdown for this year will be:

• 50% - Character (on & off stage)
• 30% - Skit (audience impact, originality, neatness) / Interview (audience impact and IN character answering)
• 20% - Costume (accuracy & neatness)

SINGLE DIVISION RULES:

1. Should you present a skit you will be given between 1 – 3 minutes of performing time.
2. Once again if you wish to have your own music played during your time please bring a CD.
3. If you have entered yourself in the single division you will not be allowed to participate in the group division FOR ANY ROLE.
4. Registration Fee = P50.00

GROUP DIVISION RULES:

1. Group Participants will be allowed only 2 – 9 Members. This will not include props men if you should have any. We will allow props men to handle materials on stage however if the skit will look messy due to the number of people on stage it will affect your score.
2. You will be given only 3 – 5 minutes of performing time. Anymore will be deducted from your score. Timer starts when your skit officially starts. Set up all you want.
3. We encourage the group to interact with the other participants either as a group or individuals.
4. Please bring a CD with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
5. Registration Fee = P100.00 per member

Pre-registration: (Singles)

1. Name:

2. Age

3. Name of Character:

4. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character you're cosplaying is in:

5. Skit or Interview?

6. Picture of the character you are cosplaying:

Pre-registration: (Groups)

1. Name of Group:

2. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character your group is cosplaying in:

3. Number of Members in the group:

4. Picture of the characters you are cosplaying:

 Email your Pre-Registrations to:       jesserussellyaptan@gmail.com

 Note:  For on the spot Registrations please bring a picture of the character(s) you're cosplaying both for Groups and Singles Cosplay.

Versus Gaming Tournament: Tekken 6

• Single elimination matches
• Infinite time
• 3 Rounds
• Bringing your own arcade stick/controller is allowed
• Standard set up only. You may change control set up before the match
• Pausing in mid-fight is an instant DQ
• Final match up is 5 rounds.
• Registration Fee = P50.00

Drawing Contest

• Papers to be used will be distributed on the spot.
• Participants can bring their own drawing materials excluding the paper. (Marked papers specifically for contest will be provided)
• Contestants will have up to 3:00 PM to submit their OCDs.
• Each character entry should have at least one descriptive paragraph made of 4 – 5 sentences.
• All entries after the designated time are disqualified.
• Registration Fee = P30.00

 Possible themes: Gothic, Samurai, Futuristic or Superhero.

ARCHON 2k10 will end the cosplay events this year with a big bang. Be there when it happens!

Think Pink Update: Celebrity Pink Auction

Read event pre-post HERE.

Among the highlights of Ayala Center Cebu’s 3rd installment of Think Pink Campaign is the First Think Pink Celebrity Auction. Stuff for the auction are on display in the mall's Paseo Marina that will be sold on October 22, 2010.

Participate in the auction get a chance to own celebrity items from Joana Lhuillier, Kenneth Cobonpue, Mateo Guidicelli, and many more! Proceeds of the Think Pink Auction will go to ICanServe Foundation.

Mechanics for the Pink Auction:

1. The auction is open for shoppers ages 18 and above.

2. Bidders may get their bid forms at the Auction Display located in Paseo Marina from Sundays to Saturdays, from 10:30am to 8:00pm.

3. Bid forms must be filled out with the complete name, age, address, contact number(s) and signature before dropping it in the designated drop box at the auction display.

4. Only personal transactions will be allowed.

5. The bidder is deemed to have inspected the goods carefully before auction and shall not be entitled to reject the item once granted.

6. A bid by a person shall be deemed as proof that the person has acquainted himself/herself with the terms and conditions of sale.

7. The highest bidder per item shall be awarded as the buyer.

8. In the event of a disputed bid, the second highest bidder shall be awarded the item.

9. Proceeds of the auction will go to iCanServe Foundation.

10. The highest bid in every item shall be updated daily and posted at the auction display.

11. Payment of the item will be made only through cash.

12. The auction will run from October 8-18, 2010 only.

13. Winners of each item will be announced during the Think Pink Cocktails and Concert on October 22, 2010 at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

14. Last day of the submission of bid forms will be in the closing hour of the mall on October 18, 2010.

First Celebrity Pink Auction ITEM LIST:

Head Sculpture by OJ HOFER

Valued at: P2,500.00

Minimum Bid: P 1,000.00

Bust Sculpture by OJ HOFER

Valued at: P2,000.00

Starting Bid: P 800.00

Shoes by OJ HOFER

Valued at: P2,500.00

Starting Bid: P1,000.00

Creation by PROTACIO

Valued at: P7,000.00

Starting Bid: P5,000.00

Creation by WENDELL QUISIDO

Valued at: P2,300.00

Starting Bid: P 800.00

Daffodil Green Old Rose Design by JOANNA LHUILLIER

Valued at: P25,000.00

Starting Bid: P9,500.00

Signed Jersey of DONDON HONTIVEROS

Valued at: P1,200.00

Starting Bid: P300.00

Signed Nike Elite Basketball of DONDON HONTIVEROS

Valued at: P3,200.00

Starting Bid: P800.00

Creation by SALVADOR MALTO

Valued at: P75,000.00

Minimum Bid: P10,000.00

Shoes by CARY SANTIAGO

Valued at: P23,799.00

Starting: P9,000.00

Little People Screen Frame by KENNETH COBONPUE

Valued at: P38,880.00

Starting Bid: P35,000.00

Creation by ARCY GAYATIN

Valued at: P3,600.00

Starting Bid: P1000.00

Wardrobe of MATTEO GUIDICELLI

Valued at: P1,800.00

Starting Bid: P600.00

Cap Shirt Collection of MATTEO GUIDICELLI

Valued at P1,300.00

Starting Bid: P500.00

Swatch Watch of MATTEO GUIDICELLI

Valued At: P3,000.00

Starting Bid: P1,100.00

Dress of KIM CHIU

Valued At: P2,800.00

Starting Bid: P900.00

Dress of KIM CHIU

Valued At: P2,500.00

Starting Bid: P700.00

Chandelier of CARLA DEL PRADO

Valued At: P4,800.00

Starting Bid: P1,600.00

Add something new in your collections at home and at the same time, help the needy. Join the auction!

Hobby Convention 2010: Imperia UPDATES

Get ready to rock Ayala Center Cebu! Get ready, for everything is set for 2010's largest gathering of Cebuano Cosplayers! In 10 days time, history will unfold. Be there when it happens! (If you haven't read the first post, see it here.)

A few moments before the first Cebu Comic Convention's successful conclusion last September 25 at the Ayala Activity Center, CANE Events plugged out their event with a teaser trailer. Check it out below.

Many got excited and interested to attend the event after watching the short trailer. I for one am one of the many :)

Just about you knew that there will only be two cosplay competitions that will be held, in Hobby Convention 2010:Imperia, yesterday, CANE Events officially announced their Hobcon 2010 Photowall Contest. 

Hobcon 2010 Photowall Contest 

Have your Photos taken on the Hobcon 2010 Photowall from October 3-9, 2010 located at Ayala Active Zone and have it posted on Cane Events Wall in Facebook. The photo with the most number of likes wins! Exciting Prizes awaits the winner!

Sounds easy right? And it's indeed easy to do too.

Hook up with any of the contest Hobby Convention 2010: Imperia is running. Who know's who'll win?

See you in the event

'Australia's Next Top Model' Host Announces Wrong Winner on Live Finale!

Yesterday, September 28, 2010, one of the huge crack incidents of this year happened. It was the moment when 'Australia's Next Top Model' host Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong name of the winner.

The finale of the hit Australian television show was aired live to millions of viewers. Sarah Murdoch announced that top model-hopeful Kelsey Martinovich was the new queen of the ramp defeating runner-up Amanda Ware.

A few moments later after Martinovich shared her short victory speech, Murdoch became silent and got shocked. She eagerly listened to her earphones where the producers communicated her; telling she said the wrong name.

"Oh my God. I don't know what to say right now. I'm feeling a bit sick about this," a stunned Murdoch said on the air as the entire audience and the contestants went silent. "I'm so sorry about this. Oh my God. I don't know what to say. This is a complete accident, I'm so sorry. It's Amanda. It was fed to me wrong." Murdoch astonishingly said.

"This is what happens when you have live TV folks, I'm so sorry, this is insane." Murdoch added.

Australia's Next Top Model Finale Fail

Martinovich graciously accepted her defeat after the correction Murdoch made.

"It has been so close and the lead kept changing," Murdoch tried to explain. "It was literally down to a couple of votes and we kept going back and forwards, back and forwards, and we ended up with Amanda as our winner."

The show ended with Ware walking on the ramp while credits rolled. Due to the error, producers offered to send both Amanda and Kelsey to New York to meet with Elite Model Management and also offered Kelsey a $25,000 consolation prize.

Hobby Convention 2010: IMPERIA

From the creators of Hobby Convention 2009, Satin Eclipse and AI Cosplay and Fashion comes the biggest Cebu Cosplay Event of  the year: Imperia.

CANE Events calls to let the countdown begin as time gets to mark October 10, 2010. Don't end your day without dropping by at the Active Zone of Ayala Center Cebu. Get a glimpse or jam with your favorite Cebuano and Cebuana Cosplayers at the site all day long.

Whether you're a cosplayer or not, you're invited to be part of Imperia. Dress up and meet new friends. Experience the 'royalty' as it will reign during the event. Join the cosplay competition! Watch interschool fashion show! See exhibits!

Interested to join any of the cited activities above? Refer below.

Interschool Competition Guidelines HERE.
Cosplay Categories and Guidelines HERE.

 Witness creativity explode! Be there when it happens!

VMA Awards 2010 Complete List of Winners

The recently concluded MTV Video Music Awards was a bang! Tons of highlights and lowlights could be named but to make the long story short, here are some witty recaps of the event.

WINNERS
Lady Gaga was the ultimate winner for the evening with eight awards including the biggest award of the night- Video of the Year for her 'Bad Romance'. Justin Bieber bagged home the Best New Artist trophy and Eminem took home the Best Male Video award.

FASHION FINDS
What else is could be more interesting and exciting to wait for in awards night like the VMAs? Of course, the attires of the attendees.

Lady Gaga has made another eye-popping entrance in a Alexander McQueen look upon arriving at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. After changing her look from the 'highness-ish' atmosphere, Gaga wore a weighty, black, spiky, architectural crown by Giorgio Armani.

Half way to the end of the event, Gaga turned heads (and I suppose, also turned noses) in her final outfit, a Franc Fernandez dress (plus boots, hat, and purse) cut together from slabs of raw meat. True meat! How heavy is that?

Gaga showed everyone that telling people you're not a vegetarian doesn't always make use of the mouth. And speaking of mouth, no one mouth-watered in the place but in the contrary, felt disgust with the rare type of attire.

PERFORMERS
The following are the list of artists who performed in the star-studded night.
Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am. - 'Your Love' and 'Check It Out'
Eminem and Rihanna - 'Not Afraid' and 'Love the Way You Lie'
Justin Bieber - 'Baby' and 'Somebody to Love'
Usher - 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' and 'OMG'
Florence and the Machine - 'Dog Days Are Over'
Taylor Swift - 'You're Still an Innocent'
Drake, Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz - 'Fancy'
B.O.B. Feat.. Hayley Williams of Paramore - 'Airplanes'
Hayley Williams (Paramore) - 'The Only Exception'
Linkin Park - 'The Catalyst'
Kanye West - 'Runaway'

Taylor Swift made a debut of her new song 'You're Still an Innocent' . This song's lyrics talk about her feelings of embarrassment over the famous hijacking and forgiveness for the man who did it to her. Who would forget the incident of last year's VMAs where, pffft! - Kanye West interrupted the famous pop star's acceptance speech?

If you're looking for a copy of  the recently concluded 2010 VMAs, look no further. Here's an all out complete list of Winners from last night's live blogging.

Video of the Year- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Male Video- Eminem – Not Afraid
Best Female Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best New Artist- Justin Bieber -f/Ludacris Baby
Best Hip Hop Video- Eminem – Not Afraid
Best Pop Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Dance Video- Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Rock Video- 30 Seconds To Mars- Kings and Queens
Best Collaboration- Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé – Telephone
Best Choreography - Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
Best Editing- Lady Gaga -Bad Romance
Best Art Direction- Florence + the Machine -Dog Days Are Over
Best Direction- Lady Gaga -Bad Romance
Best Cinematography- Jay-Z and Alicia Keyes- Empire State of Mind
Best Special Effects- Muse -Uprising
Breakthrough Video - The Black Keys – Tighten Up


See pre-post of MTV VMAs 2010 HERE.

What do you think about the results of the Awards Night?

First Tripple-Sim Mobile Phone: Torque Trinity TQ800

Tired of bringing three different mobile phones in your pocket / bag everywhere you go? Worry no more! Make space in your place for the Philippines' first ever Triple-Sim-Triple-Standby mobile phone- Torque Trinity TQ800!

Say goodbye to your single-sim-holder phones for this handset allows you to use three different service providers (even landline-sim card providers) in one full-featured device.

Aside from being able to run and hold three sims at a time, TQ800 is beautifully crafted with QWERTY Keypad that lets you type in text faster than the multiple-keypad phones. It has a trackball for easy navigation. Also, It has a built-in motion sensor that avoids loss of phone possession. Other specifications below

Memory

3,000 Phonebook Memory

Micro-SD (up to 4GB)

Connectivity

WiFi

Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP

Entertainment

Mobile TV (with recording)

Wireless FM (with recording)

Physical Look

Large 2.46″ 262K Color QVGA LCD Display
2.0 MP Camera

Moreover with the ones listed above, TQ800 can view documents (Word & Excel). It can open and look over Google Maps. Yup! JAVA / WAP 2.0 / GPRS / SMS / MMS can all be worked and done in the phone- most importantly, the black chic is Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz! 

The mobile phone is perfect for travelers and professionals. It allows one to do so many things in one handy medium.

Purchase of gadget includes

• Unit
• 2x Battery
• AC Adapter
• 3.5mm Wired Headset.

Warranty

• 12 months for handset, 6 months for accessories
• NTC Type Approved

Torque Trinity TQ800 is exclusively distributed by Topstrasse Global Inc.. It is available in all leading phone distributors nationwide and is sold for a reasonable price of Php6,499.00! When you buy one, you'll get a free Torque BT-11 Bluetooth Headset.

Personally, I want to have my very own  Torque Trinity TQ800. Christmas is fast approaching. Surprise me okay? LOL.

With the advent of tripple sim cellular phones in the market, it's not impossible that a day would come; no one would own a single-sim-holder phone. Torque Trinity TQ800 is really nice. All in all, there is one thing that we should think over and test. One phrase, actually: Battery life. Yea, battery life.