Interested in Modeling? It’s Not Too Late!

Last 2009, a 51-year-old model set the fashion scene buzzing on twitter.  According to news reports, ex- Chanel model, Ines de la Fressa, “stole the show” at the the Spring 2009 Gaultier show.

The lights are finally coming on as the fashion industry is beginning to turn its head to the “real” women who have the purchasing power for all these products being rolled out.  After all, it's us who do most of the buying.

Lately new modeling agencies are popping up that specialize in “older” models.  With this, there is still a chance to fulfill your lost dream of modeling!

Many older women are serving as an inspiration for women who want to start their career in modeling, but think it may be too late. We are always excited to see real women, as opposed to super tall, super skinny, teenage string beans modeling clothes meant for the masses.  The beauty industry seems to be starting to embrace mature models, as evidenced by the new TV reality show She’s Got The Look, which features women over 35 attempting to break into the fashion world a la America’s Next Top Model.  The New York Times also made this feature :
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/galleries/models_over_40/models_over_40.html

We encourage any woman with a dream to go after it! We searched the web for and spotted this 40+ model mom who looks gorgeous in a pose which easily reminds us of Dawn Zulueta.  Ladies, meet Melanie Velez Trani. Ain't she fabulous?!

*Melanie's photo and set card can be found at http://istudio.com/24356 

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Hayden Kho Launches His Perfume Line

Hayden Kho launched his line of perfume last Thursday, October 21, 2010.

With his medical license revoked due to the Katrina scandal, Hayden aims to be the first legitimate perfumer in the Philippines as there are none so far in this country.  The perfume line is aptly called, Hayden.

For the past months, he has been learning all he can about perfumery and scents.

He collaborated with Greg Banzon who is with RFM company. They discussed several business options but Hayden stressed that he wanted a beauty-related one. After looking through several beauty products, Hayden finally decided on perfumes.

No, he is not partnering with Dr.Vicky Belo, but instead put up his own company called Inovacao da Vida, Inc. meaning innovation of life in Portuguese. For Hayden, it holds a special meaning since it means you can change your life, you can innovate life. You’ve probably done a lot of wrong things in the past, but you can change things and make life better.

Hayden also contacted Takasago (Fragrance Creation Center in Paris) and asked them if they could hook him up with Yves Tanguy. Yves is the professor of fragrance creation in Versailles.

Hayden trained with them. "All the raw materials for fragrances were there. They taught us and tested us. I can’t say I’m an expert though, I’m not yet a nose. But I’m learning and training, and hopefully, someday, I will fulfill my fantasy of being the first perfumer in the Philippines."

The special edition is called Amberwoods and Rose Petals, and it’s in black.

The price for Hayden perfumes:
P680 for 100ml
P460 for 50ml
P280 for 120ml of tall PETs

Accoding to Hayden Kho, the bottles are very nice and very classy. Pefumes will be available in Hayden kiosks in the malls as well as in Watsons.

From Craigslist Manila : Female Bridal Boudoir Photographer (Metro Manila)

Female Bridal Boudoir Photographer (Metro Manila)
Date: 2010-09-28, 11:54PM PHT
Reply to: serv-9zgm6-1977928841@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

As a woman I often take a self portrait boudoir and sometimes nude photography. Admit it, we ladies like to be photographed in nude or in boudoir photos but just to shy to admit it. And since most or shall I say almost all professional photographers here in the country are males. Women are often times embarrassed or if not their other half doesn't like the idea for their wives or girlfriends posing semi nude or nude infront of a male photographer with his male assistant and male lightsman in a hotel room.

I have been a professional photographer for a year handling events from weddings, christening, birthdays, debuts. But my passion lies in nude and Boudoir photography. I have done quite a lot for both Female and (believe it or not) male friends and now clients.

There will be a letter of agreement or contract to be signed by the client. To have no photos of their personal projects to be used on my advertising materials both in print and online unless clients are willing to have their photos feature in my website.

For interested parties: Reply to this add for complete package rates.

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A boudoir is a lady's private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. The term derives from the French verb bouder, meaning "to pout"

A great deal of "boudoir" is now created in the photographer's studio or in luxury hotel suites, where it has become very fashionable to create a set of sensual images for women in "boudoir style". This often takes the shape of partly clothed images or images in lingerie, and has become more than just a passing fad for brides to surprise their future husbands. Although in the past there were many negative connotations associated with boudoir photography, in recent years the trend has begun to gain momentum, and the entire look of boudoir photography has begun to change.

Bridal boudoir photography is becoming particularly popular. Brides often have an album of boudoir style photographs made as a present for their soon to be husbands. Other common themes for boudoir photography are anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day, weight loss, maternity, any form of body change or alteration (breast augmentation or reduction, etc.), and for soldiers overseas.

---- From Wikipedia

* Location: Metro Manila
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests



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Wizards and Witches at the Marriott Manila : October 30, 2010

A mesmerizing Halloween surprise awaits at Velocity Bar on October 30, 2:00PM, where the little ones are in to experience a delightfully creepy wizard and witches party for only P500 nett. Dress them up with their dream character for a truly enchanting moment while they get a chance to win a thrilling gift for their c...utest and most unique costume. An afternoon filled with spectacular party activity traditions such as the spell binding magic show, artsy face painting, and flashy glimmer tattoo will surely keep them amuse. The kids are also put in the spotlight at the interactive pizza making corner where they will have a great time embellishing their own pizza creations with premium toppings. Preparing a tasty treat has never been this absolutely fun and bubbly!

Lusciously prepared candy apple, choco banana, scary cup cake, marsh mellow, pumpkin pie and other dolled up pastries will surely get the kids into a thrilling Halloween feel. Other toothsome savories of the day are mini burger, mini hotdog, fried chicken, lasagna, bolognese, and mash potato. To partner with these trick or treat event, Californiaberry Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt and Fruit Magic ends the meal with their signature Halloween dessert contenders. As the most-awaited highlight, watch the adorable kids line up and roam around the hotel showing off their creative knacks for “trick or treat”. Up for grabs are dainty and decadent take home goodies courtesy of Nestle Chuckie, Yakult, Universal Robina Corporation, Grand Alpatech Corporation, Leslie’s Corporation, and Liwayway Marketing Corporation. While Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s premiere amusement park brings a truly fascinating experience to all kids and to those truly child at heart with their take home souvenirs to all participants. Capture this most enjoyable day with the whole family as you take home a photo souvenir courtesy of Baicapture. 

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