Oscar Awards 2012 (Red Carpet)

Yahoo! This has got to be my most-awaited red carpet moment! (And I'm sure it is yours too, right?) Since I've crossed over to choosing my own best-dressed list, I will continue to do so in this post. I am so excited to be doing this post you have no idea! Hahah. Anyway, it took me a day and a half to decide my top ten list of best-dressed during the Oscar Awards. Here goes!


10. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad
Honestly, this isn't  my fave look on her. It's a bit over the top for me but since my Hollywood fashion peg is Mother JLo, I'm paying utmost respect by including her in my top ten. Maybe next time she could lose those cutout sleeves, yeah? Nevertheless...look at those curves baby!!!

9. Kristen Wiig in J. Mendel

She might not be in any of the best-dressed list this awards season (especially in the Oscars), but I like the simplicity of this look. I wished there was a pop of contrast on the dress though. 

8. Shailene Woodley in Valentino

I actually understand why people are making it part of the worst dressed list. The dress is simply too old on her fresh face. But I love how vintage this gown is so I'm putting it in my number 8. I am stubborn like that. :-p

7. Cameron Diaz in Gucci

The happy Tita Cameron has all the reasons to be all smiling in this pic. The dress looks so fun fresh fierce on her! You never age Tita! You already! Hahah.

6. Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

She's on my third winning streak! I'm officially starting to be a fan of this lady. Her dress looks so expensive, I could prolly steal it and be an instant millionaire! 

Grammy Awards 2012 (Red Carpet)

Look, I'm done trying to imagine all the red carpet looks on myself. I've done two posts which are more of a personal window shopping but the truth is, I like to pretend that I'm a professional fashion critic for A-listers. There, I said it. I like to be the Anna Wintour or Andre Leon Talley of red carpets. I like to comment on anything red carpet FASHYOWN, dates included. LOL

It's a given fact that the Grammys is the perfect time to be all weird and experimental with your looks (e.g. Gaga and Nicki) but nothing beats the classic Hollywood glam, which some of the singers actually opted. 

So this is the new era of my red carpet post folks. I have slept through this decision day and night and I have finally seen the light. Ahh! The 'eureka moment' of my blogging life. I have finally listed down my top 10 best dressed list. Yes, you heard (or read) it right. 10 NOT 5. And I am channeling the Andre Leon Talley in me at the moment so let me present to you my top 10 looks..

10. Amber Rose in Versace - First, I love the color on her. Second, it's kind of a cute contrast. A bad-ass woman wearing a clean yellow dress is so interesting. The element of surprise always works every time.

9. Alicia Keys in Alexandre Vauthier - Fierce! This look is so strong and striking but it's still feminine. I could see my future self wearing this actually, minus the hair. A simple pony tail would do for me, thankyouverymuch.

8. Rihanna in custom Armani Prive - Any girl would love to have those curves. I mean seriously? Are you mocking me Riri?! Hahah. A slap to Chris Brown's thick face. This is what it's all about.

7. Adele in custom Armani Prive - The Big Winner! (Not necessarily literally,okay). My ultimate voice-insecurity is the STAR OF THE NIGHT! And I couldn't be prouder. (Feeling close?) This sequined black dress speaks AUTHORITY, in strong contradiction to all her heartbreak songs. Love her to death!

6. Kate Beckinsale in Zuhair Murad - With this face and body, even a sack is enough to put you on the best dressed list. I love her glow! Easy breezy beautiful! 

SAG Awards 2012 (Red Carpet)

Here we are again with another Red Carpet post! This time, the SAG awards! I don't think this was shown on TV so I was only checking the photos online. (Loser!)

Just as what I mentioned in my first red carpet post, these are going to be the top outfits which will look best on me. And as much as I wanted to be like Angelina Jolie, Stacy Keibler or Sofia Vergara, I think I've got enough humility to admit that I wouldn't look even half of what they did on the awards night. So let's not talk about those people anymore... Hahah.

Here's my list. Let's go! 

5. Ariel Winter in Collete Dinnigan - Two words: Very Bagets! I'd highly recommend this to Proms. If I wear this to a wedding, I'll be prettier than the bride for sure! :-p

Ariel Winter from Modern Family

4. Rose Byrne in Ellie Saab - Loving the 70's vibe! I'd do anything for that bob... Plus the full-sequined suit is chic and sexy. I love this so much.

Rose Byrne of Bridesmaids

3. Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein - It's funny coz this almost looks like a lingerie to me. Hahah. Simple silhouettes and bold colors are my thing so this is definitely on my list.

Jessica Chastain of The Help

Golden Globes 2012 (Red Carpet)

I've only had the chance to watch the awards night on TV a few hours ago so please excuse this late topic. I've always been a fan of awards nights (local or international) for two very important reasons (in percentages): 

• The winners = 10 %
• RED CARPET = Yes, that's right fellas. A whooping 90% (with matching fireworks)

I'm pretty sure a lot of people can totally relate with me. I mean, yeah Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams and George Clooney won. But the heck I care!!! Acting is totally overrated and it's absolutely easy to do! (?!*#&$%) You know what's difficult? It is obviously finding the best gown, shoes, purse, accessories AND date. And please don't get me started with hair and make-up! Oh God. I can only imagine the amount of pressure and hard work the stylists and their assistants had to go through. So if you're reading this Rachel Zoe, I feel you girl! LOL

Anyway, as much as I would love to list down my top best and worst dressed list here, I am in no appropriate position to do that. I'm just a PRETTY country girl living in a less glamorous life.

So what's on my mind? I listed down my top picks. These are the top looks that would totally look good on me. Take note, it's not a best-dressed list but more of a personal window shopping. Makes sense? So here goes...

5. Taissa Farmiga in Vera Wang - I'm all about the nudes! This dress is perfect for my body. Love the hair AND her smile. If there's one thing I want to add, it'd definitely be a classy bib necklace and some cuffs. But the 'less is more' thing still works just fine.

Taissa Farmiga of American Horror Story

4. Jessica Chastain in Givenchy - This look definitely screams CLASS. Very Kate Middleton. I'm definitely digging this, well, except for the hair. Heheh.

Jessica Chastain of The Help

Sinulog 2012

If you've read my previous post, you've probably figured out that this year was less grand, less noisy and less festive. And yes, while they're basically all true, my Sinulog was still a great and fun day.

Attended mass and danced to the Sinulog beat afterwards...

Baptism of baby Yve Antoine Marcelino. Sinta was one of her godfathers. Since he spent Sinulog in Kabankalan City, I had to take over as his proxy (for photo-op's sake. :p). 

 Had videoke at the Marcelino's place. We (the Hijas de Maria group) also had our prayer meeting at their humble abode. More videoke right after!!!

And oh, we also had the chance to visit the Sto Niño chapel in Barangay Maslog. The place was overflowing with people! 

Eventually, my feet just gave up on me and I felt super exhausted that I had no choice but to go home and rest. So it was really a simple day for me. But it was filled with lots of dancing, singing, eating, and pictures of course! And now that I think of it, it actually doesn't matter where you spend Sinulog or any other occasion on the calendar. Sinulog is all about thanksgiving. And I (together with all the others) celebrated it that day. 

Welcome 2012! :-)

Hi everyone! This is my first ever post on this blog which I made a few seconds ago at the last day of 2011. I thought I'd do more public blogging next year. Well, I've been 'public-blogging' on Tumblr this year actually and it's sort of a transition period from my private writing over the years. And I must say, I kinda like it so I've finally convinced my shy-from-the-public-eye-self to come out, do what I love and share it with others. 

I have my dysmenorrhea to thank for today for this bright idea while sinking myself on my computer chair. A few more hours and it's 2012! Welcome to a new year full of surprises! Let us welcome 2012! 

And please please welcome me back to Blogger! Woohoo! 

Taken by Sinta right before  Tambong  last December 29,2011