Top 20 Trends From New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

New York Fashion Week's Hottest Trends

New York Fashion Week was the first of the fashion capitals to debut their Spring 2012 collections. We eagerly awaited New York's best and brightest designers to share with us the looks soon-to-be gracing the red carpet and the pages of Vogue. From bold citrus hues to plunging necklines, Art Deco color-blocking to ladylike frivolities, we have gathered the hottest 20 trends fresh off the runway. Let the coveting begin!

Pictured: BCBG by Max Azria, Oscar de la Renta, Jason Wu, Vera Wang, Rodarte, Ralph Lauren

Art Deco Dreaming

Elongated silhouettes, clean angular lines and blocks of bold color accompanied with pencil-thin detailing all depict the art deco trend that took the Spring 2012 runways by storm. J. Mendel's collection was particularly restrained in it's sleek silhouettes and showed Art Deco influence in ever piece from his beaded column dress to his color-blocked chiffon dresses. BCBG's line heavily featured geometric designs and Carolina Herrera was also inspired by the distinct artistic styling.

Pictured: J. Mendel, BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Milly

Taking the Plunge

We were introduced to the plunging neckline trend for Fall 2011, but according to NYFW's Spring shows, we can look forward to more sexy sternums. Ralph Lauren's runway dazzled with an ultra-glamorous beaded sliver gown with an extreme v, while all walks of design styles—from preppy and retro to dark and edgy—followed suit.

Pictured: Ralph Lauren, Jill Stuart, Zac Posen, Donna Karan

Miss World Philippines 2011 Official Results (Winners)

Number 13 proved lucky when Gwendolyn Ruais (Candidate #13) won the Miss World Philippines 2011 title last night, September 18, at the Philippine International Convention Center or PICC.

A major favorite for the Miss World Philippines 2011 crown, Gwendolyn bested 24 other candidates, including the other big favorites such as Binibining Pilipinas 2010 2nd Runner Up Nicolette Henson and Kapamilya Deal or No Deal 26k Girls member Martha Chloe McCulley.

All three of them actually landed in the Top 3, as what Mykiru has predicted. (Mykiru correctly guessed 9 out of the 12 semi-finalists)

It's interesting to note that both Gwendolyn and Nicolette joined Binibining Pilipinas 2010, where Nicolette, as mentioned above, was 2nd Runner Up while Gwendolyn was only a Top 10 semi-finalist.

Bianca Paz, who got disqualified in Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant due to a photo scandal, finished in 4th place (3rd Runner Up).

The Top 5 finalists were actually all Binibining Pilipinas alumnae: Gwendolyn - Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Top 10 Semi-Finalist, Nicolette - Bb. Pilipinas 2010 2nd Runner Up, Martha - Bb. Pilipinas 2011 candidate, Bianca - Binibining Pilipinas 2011 candidate but got disqualified and Jaysel Arrozal - Bb. Pilipinas 2008 Top 10.

Loucelle De Jesus won the People's Choice Award (via text voting) and got an automatic slot in the Top 12.

Here's the official results of the Miss World Philippines 2011 pageant:

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011: #13 GWENDOLYN RUAIS
1ST PRINCESS: #24 HELEN NICOLETTE HENSON
2ND PRINCESS: #9 MARTHA CHLOE MCCULLEY
3RD PRINCESS: #22 MA PAULA BIANCA PAZ
4TH PRINCESS: #15 JAYSEL ARROZAL

Watch a video of the Miss World Philippines Top 5 during the Q&A portion:


Video of the announcement of winners:


TOP 12 SEMI-FINALISTS:
#1 SAMANTHA NEVILLE PURVOR
#5 ROGELIE CATACUTAN
#7 CHARLOTTE MELISSA TYLER
#11 MERCY MALALUAN
#12 ELAINE KAY MOLL
#25 ERINA ANN LIGHTHOLDER
#16 LOUCELLE DE JESUS (People's Choice)

SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Swimsuit - #13 GWENDOLYN RUAIS
Best in Evening Gown - #22 MA PAULA BIANCA PAZ
Miss Talent – #5 ROGELIE CATACUTAN
Miss Photogenic – #1 SAMANTHA NEVILLE PURVOR
Miss Friendship – #5 ROGELIE CATACUTAN
Miss Healthy Body - #13 GWENDOLYN RUAIS
Miss Philippine Prudential Life Insurance - #20 JAYANNE MARIE ALDANESE
Miss Metro Dental Smile - #24 HELEN NICOLETTE HENSON
Miss Manny O - #1 SAMANTHA NEVILLE PURVOR
Miss Shimyon - #25 ERINA ANN LIGHTHOLDER
Miss Sheridan – #6 RICHELLE THERESE BORJA
Miss SMDC – #9 MARTHA CHLOE MCCULLEY
Miss Kapuso World – #9 MARTHA CHLOE MCCULLEY
People's Choice Award - #16 LOUCELLE DE JESUS

NON-WINNING CANDIDATES:
#2 JULIANN SAVARD
#3 KAREN JOYCE PEÑANUEVA
#4 IRENE GABRIEL
#8 GAYDRA RAMA
#10 PRINCESS TIFFANY CARBUNGCO
#14 JOEY ALBERT SHORT
#17 ERIN DOLORES LANE
#18 DONNA MARICEL CARDINO
#19 MICA ANGELA ANGELES
#21 MAE LIEZEL RAMOS
#23 CHRISTINE KATE ADI

Videos courtesy of GMA 7, uploaded on Youtube by MissShowAll / Photo courtesy of Bruce Casanova/OPMB Worldwide

Gwendolyn Ruais is Miss Word Philippines 2011 winner

Gwendolyn Ruais won Miss World Philippines 2011 during the coronation night held Sunday, September 18, 2011, at the PICC.

Gwendolyn Ruais becomes the first ever Filipina to win such pageant, whose winner will be the Philippines' bet to the Miss World 2011 beauty pageant to be held in London this November.

Twenty (25) candidates competed in the 1st Miss World Philippines pageant, which was aired via GMA 7 and was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Carla Abellana and Isabelle Daza.

At 5'11, Gwendolyn, who's half-French, was the tallest candidate in the pageant and is now the tallest "Miss Philippines" in recent years.

She's 21 years old and measures (wow!) 36-26-36.

During the 2010 Binibining Pilipinas pageant, it was a big disappointment when Gwendolyn settled only as a Top 10 semi-finalist and wasn't secured with any of the 3 major titles.

Mykiru listed Gwendolyn then as its favorite to win the Binibining Pilipinas-World crown, but that didn't happen in 2010, instead it happened a year later when she joined Miss World Philippines 2011 and easily won the title.

Gwendolyn also competed in the 2010 Asian Super Model competition held in China, and won the Best in Catwalk award.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Casanova/OPMB Worldwide and Miss World Philippines

Miss World Philippines 2011 Results Predictions: Nicolette Henson as winner

The Miss World Philippines 2011 finals happens tonight, September 18, 2011, at the PICC and will be aired live on GMA 7.

It's the first ever Miss World Philippines pageant in the country and whoever gets crowned as Miss World Philippines 2011 winner will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2011 pageant happening this November in London.

Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills is here in Manila to crown the winner.

Have you finalized your list of favorites I already did and my top pick for the crown is former Binibining Pilipinas 2010 2nd Runner Up Nicolette Henson (who almost represented our country in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant had it been Venus Raj failed to get back her Binibining Pilipinas crown).

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011: #24 HELEN NICOLETTE HENSON


1ST RUNNER UP: #13 GWENDOLYN RUAIS


2ND RUNNER UP: #9 MARTHA CHLOE MCCULLEY

TOP 10 SEMI-FINALISTS:
4. #25 ERINA ANN LIGHTHOLDER
5. #5 ROGELIE CATACUTAN
6. #12 ELAINE KAY MOLL
7. #4 IRENE GABRIEL
8. #1 SAMANTHA NEVILLE PURVOR
9. #22 MA. PAULA BIANCA PAZ
10. #17 ERIN DOLORES LANE

CLOSE-SHOTS:
11. #21 MAE LIEZEL RAMOS
12. #11 MERCY MALALUAN
13. #10 PRINCESS TIFFANY CARBUNGCO
14. #15 JAYSEL ARROZAL
15. #16 LOUCELLE DE JESUS

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The other candidates competing for the title are:

2. JULIANN SAVARD, 3. KAREN JOYCE PEÑANUEVA, 6. RICHELLE THERESE BORJA, 7. CHARLOTTE MELISSA TYLER, 8. GAYDRA RAMA, 14. JOEY ALBERT SHORT, 16. LOUCELLE DE JESUS, 18. DONNA MARICEL CARDINO, 19. MICA ANGELA ANGELES, 20. JAYANNE MARIE ALDANESE, 23. CHRISTINE KATE ADI

Shamcey Supsup comments on the Oprah Winfrey Rumor

Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup gamely answered questions from the media people who went to her press conference held Thursday, September 15, 2011, at the Americana in Glendale, California.

Shamcey Supsup commented on the issue that Oprah Winfrey reportedly said in a statement via NBC that Shamcey should have won during the Miss Universe 2011 pageant held Monday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Shamcey only finished 3rd Runner Up during the pageant despite nailing the Q&A portion.

Miss Angola Leila Lopes won the Miss Universe 2011 title.

Watch videos of Shamcey Supsup's presscon in LA (Her comment about the Oprah Winfrey rumor is in the 3rd video) [Credits: ©PACIFIC RIM VIDEO]:





Shamcey stayed 2 days in Los Angeles before she traveled back to the Philippines, where a grand homecoming celebration awaits her.

She arrived in Manila early morning today, Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Mayweather vs Ortiz Result: Mayweather wins vs Ortiz via TKO in 4th Round

Floyd Mayweather Jr remains undefeated when he won vs Victor Ortiz during Saturday night's WBC welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (Sunday morning, Manila time).

The "Mayweather vs Ortiz" bout was no ordinary fight (but not surprising) as 34-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr knocked out Victor Ortiz, who's 10 years younger, during the 4th round of the fight (4th Round TKO).

It was Mayweather's grand comeback on the ring after 16 months of rest (and just watching Manny Pacquiao's fights?)

Floyd Mayweather Jr now has 42 wins (26 are knockout wins) and 0 losses while Victor Ortiz's new record is 29 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws with 22 knockouts.

Watch a Youtube video of how Floyd Mayweather Jr knocked out Victor Ortiz in 4th Round:

It was an amazing knockout but many were not impressed with how Mayweather did it, especially that he did it immediately after he and Ortiz emerged from a break, and the latter wasn't ready yet to resume the fight.

Mayweather reportedly got booed by the audience after he knocked out Ortiz.

During the post-fight interview, Mayweather also had an argument with the 80-year-old commentator Larry Merchant. Watch!


Video uploads courtesy of jaydonpatillo and TheBestGWK

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