Binibining Pilipinas 2017: The Crown Contenders

Here is my complete set of Binibining Pilipinas Crown Contenders... Binibini 12 - Angelique de Leon Binibini 13 - Sirene Sutton Binibini 15 - Mariel de Leon Binibini 19 - Rachel Peters Binibini 20 - Christagale Borja Binibini 24 - Dindi Pajares Binibini 32 - Charmaine Elima * As my possible 8th placer, I am …

PhotoCollage of the Day: Angelique de Leon by Dookie Ducay

Check out these lovely photo-releases of Binibini 12 Angelique Celine de Leon by photographer Dookie Ducay. Angelique is one of my faves to win in tonight's coronation night and I hope she wins a title as my wish to her on her birthday yesterday... Credits: Styled by Benjo Coronel Hair & Make up by Jan Edrosolan …

PhotoCollage of the Day: Charmaine Elima by BlackAnt Lensman

Three weeks ago, photographer BlackAnt lensman released several photos of Binibini 32 Charmaine Elima that were taken in a photoshoot I styled last January. A couple of those photos are featured in today's PhotoCollage post... Photography: BlackAnt Lensman Styling: Jesson Capuchino Hair: Bekbek Vasquez Makeup: Turmeric Dionisio Balili

Is the Miss Universe Philippines Between Charmaine Elima & Rachel Peters?

As the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 competition has progressed, I am seeing only two girls with massive Miss Universe potential that could possibly clinch the most coveted title of Miss Universe Philippines 2017: Charmaine Elima and Rachel Peters. What is the more interesting is that these two ladies have different strengths that they can use to …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Rachel Peters

Name: Rachel Louise Peters Strengths: a socialite face on a killer bod with a very articulate mind. You just cannot ignore that Paulina Vega/ Gabriela Isler body proportion of hers. She has the "Sports Illustrated cum Victoria's Secret" bod... The fact that she communicates well is another reason to keep this girl on top of …

PhotoCollage of the Day: Charmaine Elima in Pablo Galicia Mendez

The go-to-designer of Binibini 32 Charmaine Elima is Pablo Galicia Mendez. He was the first designer to ever showed support to the 5'7" lass from Binangonan, Rizal. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that her national costume and evening gown is by the designer. One of the earliest instances that Charmaine wore designs from …

Where is Ana Patricia Asturias in Your List?

One of the Binibining Pilipinas girls that is majorly overlooked this year is Ana Patricia Asturias. This lovely 5’7” lass with a masculine nickname (she is also called Patrik) has one of the more interesting faces in this year’s competition. She might have flown mostly under the radar, she has nevertheless could be a shoo-in …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Sirene Sutton

Name: Sirene Sutton Strengths: she has a strong presence on the ramp plus an undeniable face. She is one of the facially strong mestizas in the batch who comes with a bonafide experience on the ramp. She manages to always bring out an impressive shot after shot in pictorials.  Weaknesses: she has a face that might be …

PhotoCollage of the Day: Terno-Barong by Rau Uson-Ablaza

It's too early to do a #FashionFridays post but with the release of the top 10 national costumes of Binibining Pilipinas, I thought it would be a good timing to feature one of my personal national costume faves this year. This fusion of the Philippine Terno and the Barong Tagalog by designer Rau Uson-Ablaza was worn by …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Mariel de Leon

Name: Maria Angelica de Leon Strengths: she has a face that would launch a thousand ships which is very undeniable. She can do fierce and innocent in photoshoots without batting an eye. Her time off from the pageant scene truly served her well as she looks more ravishing as the competition intensifies. Weaknesses: her big-boned …

How Sirene Sutton Would Change the Binibining Pilipinas Game

Sirene Sutton is not going to be your typical Binibining Pilipinas contender. With her being an independent candidate, she is set to begin a motion something we haven’t seen for a long time: a campless girl possibly winning the Miss Universe Philippines title. While we have the conventional camp flagbearers warring over the main title …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Charmaine Elima

Name: Charmaine Elima Strengths: a face that could look Filipina, Latina or any other nationality which makes her truly universal. Which means she as a face that can be appreciated by Filipinos and foreigners alike. I believe this is what would be her best asset and a major selling point for her. Remember that the face …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Angelique de Leon

Name: Angelique Celine de Leon Strengths: quick witted and articulate, you cannot go wrong with someone who has a sense of humor.  Weaknesses: she can still benefit from additional refinement in her movements and mannerisms, specially onstage. Best Suited for: I think she would be best as Binibining Pilipinas Supranational. She has a strong walk …

2017 Bb. Pilipinas Crown Contender: Dindi Pajares

Name: Dindi Joy Pajares Strengths: this girl has undeniable stage presence and that gives her and almost guaranteed spot on the semis. From then on she has to rely on her wits and communication skills to impress over the judges and the rest of the heads of BPCI. Not to mention that she can easily be …

#MANicMondays: Mister National Universe Malaysia, Nigelvan Andrew

For today's #MANicMondays feature we have the K-Pop idol-faced Mister National Universe Malaysia, Nigelvan Andrew. His clean cut good looks is gonna be a hit in the inaugural Bangkok-based international competition this June. The 6-footer 20 year old will be competing in Mister National Universe 2017.