BRICKSWORTH Presents: Head Porter 2011 Spring/Summer Collection | Hypebeast

BRICKSWORTH Presents: Head Porter 2011 Spring/Summer Collection | Hypebeast

"Best known for their high quality bags and accessories, the Japanese label is a favorite among young, stylish globetrotters. Set amid the hustle and bustle of a train station, the lookbook features several pieces carried by the retailer this season including a tote bag, duffel bag and camera case. All items are currently available for purchase through Head Porter stockists worldwide, including Bricksworth." (via Hypebeast)

Monster And Facebook Let Job Seekers Be Known

Monster And Facebook Let Job Seekers Be Known

Facebook users who are job hunting might want to let themselves be known via BeKnown, a professional networking app for Facebook developed by Monster Worldwide and released today.

BeKnown is available in 19 languages at launch, and it lets users: create professional networks in a Monster environment without leaving Facebook; use the Monster-developed social referral program to share specific jobs through their BeKnown networks; invite contacts from other social networks; separate social activity from work-related activity; determine whether BeKnown contacts are connected with companies or job opportunities; and connect to Monster’s job search tools and their Monster profiles directly via the app.

Companies using BeKnown can: mine Facebook’s approximately 700 million users; create visible recruitment campaigns; extend their job-posting reach; expand engagement opportunities with passive job-seekers; and create recruiter and employee networks. Monster Worldwide Global Chief information Officer and Head of Product Darko Dejanovic said: BeKnown answers the need and challenge in the marketplace for people to build their professional networks on Facebook, while keeping personal and work-related contacts and content completely separate. An estimated 700 million people globally live their lives through Facebook, and 97 percent of the Fortune 500 companies turn to Monster to find talent. BeKnown now gives people and companies the ability to utilize that vast network for professional gain by tapping into the power of Monster and Facebook.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Sal Iannuzzi added: BeKnown is another extension of our commitment to meet the evolving needs of job seekers and employers by adding professional networking to their online recruitment, job search, and career management tool kit. Whether it’s through mobile apps, Career Ad Network, or the world’s largest social network, our mission is to connect people and job opportunities through any and all methods that produce meaningful results.

Job seekers: Do you feel comfortable using Facebook as part of your search?

Best of Boat Shoes series

Sperry Top Sider - Authentic Original Suede Boat Shoe

Fred Perry

Emma Watson Graces Vogue July 2011

As the end of the Harry Potter draws close, the franchise' leading lady is gracing the world's number one fashion magazine - Vogue.

Emma Watson, known for her portrayal of the clever and loyal friend of Harry Potter, goes glamorous and elegant in the July edition of the fashion magazine.


(Photos: www.vogue.com)

Emma Watson's notable fashion appearance includes her 2009 print ad campaign with Burberry. Emma happens to be the youngest actress to grace the cover of Teen Vogue magazine at the age of 15.

Congratulations Emma! And we hope to see more of you after Harry potter.

Team Manila releases cool denim 'tote bag'

From Team Manila blog/website: "The new 365/TM Denim Collection brags bags and totes for the utilitarian man. It comes in different sizes, whatever will suit your needs. Spacious, durable and fashionable, girls would probably want this too. Available now at Team Manila Stores in Rockwell, TriNoma and SM Mall of Asia."







Coolness, can't wait to get one of this. but I heard Sleek in the City is coming up with a cool one also...

Visit their site here

Maria Aragon talks to Lady Gaga

The Pasinaya Experience

Sleek in the City and I went to the 'PASINAYA' last February 6. The Cultural Center of the Philippines suddenly became a mad house, anytime a stampede could happen and the revered art institution can become an infamous headline. There were students everywhere, and I told Mark that this is not supposed to be a popular event, as the students are probably forced to attend this majestic event so that they can get a passing mark on their arts class (but of course I may be wrong).

But sarcasm aside, I thought the Pasinaya 2011 was a success. This was my first time to attend this and I have a handful of comments.
The event was carefully organized. I am pertaining to the structure of the performances, the timing, location, as well as the construction/compression of more than a hundred multi-arts performances in just one day.

The bad thing, there was an oversight on the influx of the audience. The event suddenly become a mad place. There were trashes everywhere, students are roaming and taking pictures as if it was a usual excursion.
They were noisy and didn't care about who's on stage as long as they are in the company of their friends and they can talk and laugh whenever, wherever they want.

Unfortunately, I have to listen to the amazing Philippine Madrigal Singers with a lot of unnecessary scathing and noises in the background. I was fuming in anger because their performances are so breathtaking, mad students are clapping the entire show.

Hopefully, next year would be a better event by organizing the audience first.

Something is Brewing in the City

SQUA.RE Guide: Men Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Collections

SQUA.RE Guide: Men Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Collections

Black Swagger

“Awards are so unnecessary, because I think we get so much out of our work just by doing it. The work is a reward in itself.”

Natalie Portman (The Black Swan)

You will win this (Oscar) Natalie

The Sartorialist Documented

Long I've been wanting to become this man. Pure blogging stuff, capturing beauty in the streets. He has an eye for style, a passion for fashion (which according to Anna Wintour 'can make people feel nervous')

Watch Scott Schumann as he's followed in this documentary to share to us a slice of his everyday life.

The Sartorialist book is also out in the shelves

No VIP Treatment and other PH News

1 | Manny Pangilinan is on the roll, but maintains not buying Philippine Star (well as of the moment). The business mogul controls several media companies including ABC-5, National Broadcasting Corporation and Cignal Digital TV.

2 | Presidential sister Viel Aquino-Dee refuses VIP treatment in PH airport, leads example by lining up in the long queue and did routine security checks. Bravo!

3 | PH Government is ready to evacuate almost 6,000 + Filipinos in Egypt. Egypt's situation is getting worse, as the nation's citizen is calling for reforms and the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. Mobile and Internet communications are reportedly shutted down and President Barack Obama has called for Egypt's immediate action.

4 | Ransom for EDSA-Buendia Bus Bombing is now pegged at Php 1M

5 | University of Santo Tomas (UST) Celebrates Quadricentennial Year (400th), wows the nation with breathtaking pyro-musical display.

Sign up if you care! | A Case of the PH Airport

Sign up if you care! | Read more about the Open Letter calling for the amelioration of PH airport via Chuvaness

A Call to Improve Philippine Airports.

A nation's airport is probably the portal of the nation. It initially gives the foreign guest a snapshot of how this country looks like. It must stand proud and must exude a spirit of charm and hospitality. It must give comfort and convenience. It must give the Filipino people a sense of pride.

Apparently, this is how our airport chairs look like.

Take a glimpse of Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport

And the Singapore's Changi Airport

Do you care about our airports? Please sign up on this Facebook page.
Let's get the numbers to let the President know we mean business.

20 Best Trips of 2011 -- National Geographic

Palawan made it to the list

20 Best Trips of 2011 -- National Geographic

The Philippines' last nature frontier made it to the prestigious National Geographic Traveler editors list of the best of 2011 travel destination.


Been there. I wasn't surprise. Palawan is a breathtaking place.


(Photo: panmalayantravel.com)

Ferrari’s new Formula 1 car to be called F150

Ferrari’s new Formula 1 car to be called F150 | News

Stay tuned. The Scarlet Ferrari is about to unveil their Formula One 2011 Challenger.

I can't wait to post the specs and the photos in the coming days.

Red Bull is 2010's Winning Constructor team. Will Ferrari steal the crown from them? Or Lewis and the McLaren will give the Maranello team a run for the money?

Price hikes barrage

Price hikes barrage | The Filipino Dilemma for 2011

As if we are a First World Country and we have no reason to complain about this 'supposedly minimal' fare and consumer goods price increase.

Whatever happened to PNoy's executive intervention, but clearly he must have seen this collaborated increase and should find this detrimental to the Filipino citizen.

Cultural Center of the Philippines - PASINAYA CCP OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL ON FEB. 6

Cultural Center of the Philippines - PASINAYA CCP OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL ON FEB. 6

Steven Tyler says ‘American Idol’ is not the best way to find new musical talent

Steven Tyler says ‘American Idol’ is not the best way to find new musical talent

New Zodiac sign Ophiuchus may change the future of astrologers too - International Business Times

New Zodiac sign Ophiuchus may change the future of astrologers too - International Business Times

Here is the proposed new Zodiac sign chart, I still want to be a Piscean.

Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18- May 13
Taurus: May 13- June 21
Gemini: June 21- July 20
Cancer: July 20- Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10- Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16- Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30- Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23- Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29- Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17- Jan. 20

Motorola Xoom tablet crowned best CES gadget - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Motorola Xoom tablet crowned best CES gadget - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Starbucks New Look: What do you think?

By the way I got my Starbucks Planner last Wednesday. There's a story behind it, but everything is well now. I didn't plan of completing the stickers actually, I just realized that I could do it this year for the sake of completing it (if you know what I mean). I have to find a study analyzing why Filipinos are going frenzy over this overrated planner.

Trivia First:


The first-ever Philippine Starbucks House is in Ayala. December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos.


And Seattle's Best is owned by Starbucks too. So, don't mind bringing your Starbucks in SB.


The Face-lift


Starbucks logo change will aid company's expansion in Asia

Have you seen the new Starbucks Logo? The largest coffee house in the world and it's infamous worldwide symbol - the green mermaid/siren is having a makeover.

It's the fourth change since it's creation forty years ago. The face-lift coincides with the company's celebration of their 40th-year anniversary. Wordless and minimalist, the typography is omitted and left the tiara-wearing mermaid on its logo. The new logo is supposed to save space and ink in the production of their paper cups :)

I actually liked it. I always want change and Starbucks have a huge confidence that the image itself will carry the brand for more years to come and that is important. Let's see if this revolution will hurt the coffeehouse in the next succeeding months.

Interesting note from The Vancouver Sun 

"Research in aesthetics shows that interdependent cultures prefer rounded shapes as they represent harmony, which is consistent with an interdependent view of the world," Mittal said in a news release. "Those countries tend to have a higher percentage of rounded logos compared with individualistic countries, and logos and product shapes that are rounded are more acceptable and embraced in those cultures." (Read more here)

Well, this could play a part. I didn't realize that a logo shape could have a significant cultural impact.

MOTOROLA XOOM - Android Smart Tablet - Overview - Motorola Mobility, Inc. USA

MOTOROLA XOOM - Android Smart Tablet - Overview - Motorola Mobility, Inc. USA

Move over iPad, Galaxy Tab, Motorola is about to make a comeback attempt with 'XOOM'. The latest player in the tablet industry, Xoom's greatest challenge is iPad's dominance and Galaxy's size and mobility. The first tablet that runs on a DUAL-CORE Processor, Android 3.0 (or Honeycomb) and 10.1 inch display and can play Adobe Flash.

Motorola unveiled their latest corporate overhaul - the division of the company into two groups (Mobility and Solutions).

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