Fashion don't! Snooki's Fashion Faux Pas

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. Not only is she accused of faking brown skin, which literally does not look tanned but like true brown, but she is also recently accused of committing a very serious crime - fashion faux pas - which is hilariously big one!

She can pass as an Asian given that she's small, the black hair suits her and that she's looking cute and hot with those pair of gorgeous proud assets. We know that her looks combined with her skank acts helped for her to land the reality TV scenes of Jersey Shore. However, now that she has secured the third season of this show, she should at least learn how to dress better. With the money she pocketed from Jersey Shore, she is expected to be able to afford some fresh and fashionable new outfits. Or NOT?

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Case in point: kindergarten knee length mismatched socks, a pair of black elementary shoes, a men's cycling shorts and underrated pink top and pink hankie.

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Funky & Elegant

We always extend a warm welcome to new members of the blogger template community, and an original designer is an additional boost to this network. Today we have the Funky and Elegant Dashboard templates created by Blogger Dashboard, they are two separate themes but extremly similar so I have clubbed both of them together for you.


The two themes as you can see have a very similar design, the structural layout is exactly the same. The only difference is the colours, icons and small design changes here and there. Apart from that lets take a look at what these dashboard templates have to offer.

The template starts off with a section to hold the blog title on the left and a leader board advertisement on the right. Just under that is the navbar with a cool hover on effect. Then comes a nice featured post slider widget that seems to be very smooth and quick to load, unlike most that we have seen.

The post section is well defined, starting off with a small date, the headline follows with a italic font and its also highlighted. There read more function is enabled and at the end of the post you find the posted by, labels and comment count.

The sidebar has its own unique search bar in the start and each section comes with a unique icon to distinguish itself. There is a island advertisement location strategically placed here, while the footer puts a lovely end to this template.


As you can see the footer has three columns for both these templates, the only difference is the icon at the header of both of them. This doesn't mean these templates aren't good, they are original designs for blogger, and definitely make their way in the premium two column template category!



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Spring

Spring time is here. Ray Creations have designed a 2 column Spring blogger template, with a lovely header image.
The blooming daisies on the scenic landscape makes the template look really attractive. In this colorful background you can add the blog title and description, there's also a search box on top right of the template, followed by the menu bar.

The main posts appears on a notebook-like background, with the headline clipped on top and the date stamp and comments appear below that. While post labels come at the end of the article. The single column on the right can be used to place other blogger widgets.

There are default sections included in the template like About the blog, labels and archives, you can some more features if you like. Spring is a good theme to use for nature, flowers, green or personal blog.



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Hanging

Hanging template is a wordpress theme designed by WebDesignLessons and ported to blogger by Deluxe Templates.
Hanging is a 2-column theme with a nice header design. The blog headline and one line description appears on a green background and has a leafy design below it. While the menu bar features on a wooden plank suspended on a rope, where you can add your main categories, and a search box is also incorporated on the extreme right.

The template is designed in a way that the main column and sidebar appears on a wooden frame, that's quite a neat layout. The post will appear in a regular format, the headline on top and author name, labels, date stamp and comments below it. Although I didn't like the background colour of the main column.

While the sidebar too has a simple layout, each feature heading comes up in a black box, and the footer has another plank of wood for the credit links. Hanging blogger template can be used for your personal or even nature blog.



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10 Great Gift Ideas for Mothers Turning 50

Delight your mom with a digital photo frame; touch her with a portrait from the past; personalize her own calendar; create a special audio CD for her; surprise her with a video documentary; buy her a posh garden kit; grab her a cookbook; inspire her with a piece of gold jewelry; treat her for a day at the spa; and indulge her with candies. These are some of the really great ideas you can give your great mom on her golden day.

Moms deserve extra special gifts on their 50th birthday. It's a golden day to celebrate her courage and constant love for you and the rest of your family through the years. Here are some really unique and memorable gift ideas you can consider for the best mom in the world:

♥Delight your mom with a digital photo frame

Who says golden moms can't have one of these gadgets? Surprise you mom with a digital photo frame, maybe around seven inches perfect for her side table. Load it with pictures of your family, her friends, colleagues, and other personal favorites to make the gift perfectly on her special day.

♥Touch her with a portrait from the past

One of the best 50th birthday ideas you can give your mom include a portrait of her from the past. Look for a solo vintage picture of her for a more classic and surprising gift. Restore the photo, have it enlarged, and frame it with an antique-looking frame. You can also have the picture painted to add more sentiment to your gift. A complete family picture when you were younger would be very lovely, too. Any picture you think she likes a lot, will actually do.

♥Personalize her own calendar

Especially when your mom's birthday falls on December or on the early months of the year, it's a great idea to give your mom a personalized calendar. Scenic, as well as family pictures and proverbs or quotes are great calendar ideas. This calendar would not only remind her of the dates of the year, but it becomes a special something for her to smile about every day of the year.

♥Create a special audio CD for her

Another touching 50th birthday gift you can give your mom would be recorded greetings from her loved ones. You can burn an audio CD with special greetings from family, relatives, and close friends. Companies like LifeonRecord can also help you do this without having the need to personally go to each of your mom's specials friends. If you decide to do it yourself, you can also include some of your mom's favorite songs on the CD to make your gift more memorable.

♥Surprise her with a video documentary

A fun gift is always a memorable gift. You can make a video documentary of the old videos you and your family have recorded through the years. Include birthday greetings of loved ones, too, to make it more special. If you're planning to throw a birthday party for her, you can also show this video during the party.

♥Buy her a posh garden kit

If your mom loves gardening, you might want to give her a posh garden kit. Choose red or any favorite color of hers to make your gift more special and memorable.

♥Grab her a cookbook

Make sure your mom loves to cook if you choose this gift. Buy her a cookbook for family days and gatherings. You can choose a cookbook with a variety of dishes or those that are specific for pastas, barbecues, or a favorite international cuisine.

♥Inspire her with a piece of gold jewelry

It's her golden day and your mom surely deserves to receive something golden, too. She may have a lot of jewelries in her box, but a piece of gold jewelry from you would always have a special place in her jewelry box and in her heart. You can buy her a pendant, a pair of earrings, or even a jewelry set. It all depends on your budget and what she might find interesting to receive and wear.

♥Treat her for a day at the spa

Moms love breaks , especially at the spa or parlor. Give her an extra special birthday gift by treating her for a day at the spa. Join your mom or let a close friend join her to make her relaxation more enjoyable and memorable.

♥Indulge her with candies

Candies? Sounds unlikely for moms, but they really make great gift idea. Give her a basket of mixed candies from her childhood and not only will you revive the youth in her, but you will also bring back those precious and priceless memories of her childhood.

The gift you give your mom on her 50th birthday need not be expensive or luxurious. What is important is that you are able to touch her heart and make her feel she is the best mom in the world, worthy and deserving of your love.

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Hollywood's most expensive engagement rings

We always look at celebrities fashion; we admire and scrutinize. We update ourselves with what they wear, how they wear and where they shop. In times, we try to copy their looks. However, it is as much fascinating as fashion updates to take a look at celebrities’ engagement rings. A little peek on how some celebrities say that big Yes! and how they sport that big bling is terrifyingly inspiring.

Just like every one of us, celebrities get engaged because of love. Of course, it must be love! But because they are public figures, everyone would be looking at the engagement ring. The first question that everyone asks is “How much?” It is inevitable that people compare the estimated price of their bling. Some celebrity betrothed turn out to be big spenders when it comes to love. They show how much they are willing to spend for the woman that they intend to spend the rest of their lives with. On the other hand, there are also these practical celebrity betrothed that are not very extravagant; spending only reasonable amount for a reasonably beautiful bling. Yet, we cannot rate the degree of their love towards their celebrity fiancées mainly based on the amount of their engagement rings. After all, a ring, regardless of its symbol and worth, is just a ring. There are so much more in a marriage than a bling.

Do you remember the time when there was a huge gossip about the Bennifer engagement ring? When Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez, the estimated cost of the ring dropped jaws. The first rough estimate of the ring was $3 million. However, the latter estimation by experts settled at $1.2 million. That was a lot. No wonder the talk about that ring dominated the gossip columns across the country. Yet, despite the attention that the ring generated, it didn't, as it turned out, top the list of Hollywood's most expensive engagement rings. In fact, it is said to rank only 6th from the top.

Here are only some of the most expensive celebrity engagement rings.

1) Jennifer Lopez Other Half: Marc Anthony, State of Union: Married,
Estimated Cost: $5 million
2) Celebrity: Heidi Klum Other Half: Seal, State of Union: Married,
Estimated Cost: $1.5 million
3) Mariah Carey, Other Half: Nick Cannon.
Estimated Cost: $2.5 million
4) Victoria Beckham Other Half: David Beckham, State of Union: Married
Estimated Cost: $1 million
5) Jennifer Lopez, Other Half: Ben Affleck, State of Union: Never Married
Estimated Cost: $3 million
6) Celebrity: Beyonce, Other Half: Jay-Z , State of Union: Married
Estimated Cost: $5 million

There are still many of the most expensive engagement rings in Hollywood that we are not privileged to see. It would be neat to get a glimpse of Paris Hilton's 24-carat emerald cut diamond ring from Paris Latis on his promise to wed her which is said to top the list of the most expensive bling in Hollywood. Despite the engagement being canceled only after five months, their engagement ring still remains at the top.

Some ladies are just privileged to have a rare and very expensive stone as a symbol of love.

photos: Stylist

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Classic and simple filled with monochromatic colors and lots and lots of layers is what Angelina Jolie known for when it comes to fashion. She goes for monochromatic black, gray or white most of the time. Her choices never go out of style. They are extremely effortless and comfortable.

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Should a budget fashionista get this dress or not?

If you are a budget fashionista, you probably must have found yourself in situations where you are in need of new sets of outfits but that when you shop, you are reluctant to spend your money. You searched for clothes that are entirely worth your hard earned money or perhaps you cleverly hunt for bargains and clearance sales. Unlike some extravagant fashionistas who behave like nouveaux rich, you don't feel ashamed but instead glory for fashion stuff you grabbed from clearance racks.

If you are a budget fashionista who wants to buy new clothes while at the same time save some money, you might want to check Banana Republic online boutique. They are having sale especially for women's clothing.

On another note, I found this dress kind'a must-have weeekend-pick-me-up. I love it's vibrant color and its pretty leafy patterns in black. It looks comfy to wear while its cut around the neck and its sleeves are perfect for girly look. You can wear this dress with a black fitting trousers and black pointed close shoes for work, wear it with black tights and black knee-high boots for winter completed with a vibrant hue scarf, or you can dress it down with a pair of gladiators or some edgy yellow shoes. This dress is definitely a statement.

Looking at the price of this Tory Burch Harriet tribal-print silk-satin dress, my claims were affirmed. A good $425 is indeed a statement!

Now tell me girls, would you buy this dress the moment you see it or would you wait until it goes on sale? The good side of buying it right away is that you're sure to get a dress your size. The down side of waiting for it to go on sale in spite of saving some money is that your size might run out of stock.

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Fashion Don't! Katie Holmes Fashion Faux Pas?

There's this video of Hollywood's Most Well-Dressed Mom-Kid duos by Shine featuring the top five most fashionable moms and their stylish kids. Guess what? Katie Holmes topped the list along with her daughter, Suri. I've no question about that. Katie undeniably wears cute outfits and Suri evidently knows how to style in spite of being only four years old.

However, there is something that troubles me tonight. It's this troubling outfit that I spotted on her -- consisting of a bold button-down, baggy boy jeans, and granny shoes -- while she was in and about LA.

Tell me girls. Are you as troubled as me upon seeing this outfit? Should we add this to our Fashion Don't! list?

How to make your legs look longer and leaner

I enjoyed watching today lots of videos from Shine, theThread, but what specifically hooked me is the video of style reporter Sarah Bernard with Shape Magazine Executive Style Director Jaqui Stafford. Jaqui shared five essential tips on how to elongate your legs.

Now that the summer is in full swing, every girl is spotted on light outfits and exposing lots of flesh. Summer is the season to make your legs look their best. However, if you're a girl not blessed with natural long legs, the following tips from Jacqui would help you fake those long legs that you so wish you had.

♥Get the right hemline.
For most women, the perfect hemline is just on the knees for both skirts and dresses. This is because the eyes of the beholder look for that narrow pattern where the hem meets the legs. The knee is the thinnest point. By contrast, if you hem a skirt at mid-calf, your legs will appear heavier.

This first tip urged Sarah to ask, "What about mini dresses?" Well, Jacqui said that it's okay to wear mini dresses as long as you pair it with some skin tone color [if I got it right] or specifically a monochromatic look because this is what makes the legs look long.

♥Pants length
Hem pants should be ½ inch off the ground. If you keep your pants as long as possible, you create a thin line. You should as well wear high heels. The heels are hidden by the pants and this a very effortless way to fake long legs.

What about capris? You might ask. Jacqui says avoid them, at all cost!

♥Wear Nude D'Orsay cut shoes.
I never knew that nude shoes, especially D'Orsay shoes, do work best in making your legs look longer and leaner. The reason mainly is that they visually continue the line of your leg thus trick the eye into thinking that your legs are longer than they are.

♥NO to ankle straps, please ...
Now this is very debatable. Jacqui holds that ankle straps make your legs look shorter. I loved it when Sarah asked "What about gladiator shoes?" Yeah, right. What about them? Aren't these shoes the trend of this season? "This is all about style temptation!" Jaqui exclaimed. "But okay, if you really wanna wear gladiator shoes, make sure you wear them with jeans."

This gladiator predicament actually left me in deep thoughts. What if I don't want to wear my gladiators with jeans? Can I wear them with mini dress? If I wear a mini, I expose more length. And what about short shorts? Can I get away with them and gladiators and still have long legs? I lean more into this, you know?

♥Create an illusion that you have long and lean legs
How do you do it? Make up and tanner! It's not about visiting to tanning saloon or heading quick to the nearby beach and spread some blankets for a whole day tanning session with the sun. Nope. It's about strategic way of applying shimmering body lotions, make up and tanner and especially just on the front of your legs, the shin part, because that create reflecting lights that make the legs look longer and leaner. If you're kind of confused how it works, just think of how you use make up - dark shades - to fake a pointed nose. ;)

But you know what's the down side of this strategy? We're talking about summer, right? That means heat and sun. If you walk down the streets of New York for a day out with your girl friends and with tanner and make up on your legs, maybe it's okay. But if you're in Asia, considering how hot it is, like seriously? You might think twice if you know how hotter and stickier that would make you. But if it's all about getting long legs? Well then ...

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3 Simple Reasons to Explain Why a Prom Dress Is Important

Exactly why is a prom dress so important? A million things might come to mind, but for now, we’ll only look at the major points. A prom dress is important because it happens for one night only; it should cause him, your partner not to take his eyes off you; and it should make you look great, thus make you feel great.

Exactly why is a prom dress so important? A millions things might come to mind, but for now, we’ll only look at the major points. Perhaps this article can even be used to present an argument to your parents on why they should give you the money to buy that one dress you just can’t help but have.

♥One night only

Yes, you might argue you get to have two prom nights, one during junior year and another during senior year; but for the purpose of having a stronger argument to propose to your parents, let’s not remind them of that. So, as the song goes, “one night only, that’s all I have to spare,” your prom night is one of those events that when done don’t happen again. You’re young only once, and when you’re grown, stories of your youth would be one of the things you’ll treasure the most. When your parents tell you “why spend that much for a dress you’ll wear only once?” make them see that that’s exactly the point. You’re only asking them for a dress every once so often (then give them your puppy-dog eyes for better effect).

♥Can’t take his eyes off you

Sharing this one point to your parents might not be a good idea. Yes, they might also be buying your wedding dress in the future, but at the moment, they want that thought as far from their minds as possible; leave it at that. Back to your prince, if you’ve been going out with him for a while, having the perfect dress on you would then make him feel proud being with the prettiest princess of the night. You wouldn’t have to worry about his eyes wandering this crucial night. On the other hand, if your prince is yet to be yours, this night is the perfect time to make him see you in a different light. With that beautiful Victorian ball gown, he’ll surely knock himself out wondering why he’s not had the guts to ask you out all this time. And this night, as you gracefully enter the prom hall, he will surely find it irresistible to finally approach you for a dance.

♥Look great, feel great

Yes, prom dresses are very important in that they should make you feel wonderful outside and in. You are your self’s first beholder. When you look in that mirror and you like what see, you’ll notice people liking you as well. That is because when you feel great about yourself, you’re also sending a positive aura to the people around you. People are generally attracted to happy people. So, on prom night, not only will you be having a blast, you’ll also have the people around you enjoying the night simply because your happiness is contagious. That’s right, you have to make sure you enjoy your prom night for the sake of the people around you as well.

Photo by Mike Owen/Eyevine/ZUMA Press

I'm cleanin' out my closet!

Two days I had spent window shopping. But in fact, they weren't supposed to be window shopping. I need new working clothes for another round of school year. Summer vacation is almost over and in a matter of four days, it's back to work.

Something that I rarely do is giving my closet a complete clean-up. I'm a very sentimental person and I tend to hold on to things that I love as long as they last. It applies even to clothes. It takes a lot for me to let go. I convinced myself that some clothes that are old had already served their purpose and thus have to go. It even takes more to convince me to let go of stuff that had not been worn or that rarely had seen the world. I psyched myself that if a cloth has not been worn as often as it should, then it has to vacate the closet too. I did a thorough cleaning and whew! it amazed me how much clothes I have to get rid. They all could fit in three over sized luggage and I really have to squeeze them tight to compress.The process was hurting. However, after it was over, it made me feel good. Now my closet is ready to take in new stuff. It has more space.

I have to start with the working clothes. Anyway, those are more important for the moment. So I was excited to go shopping. I and my girl friends set a date. You know, shopping is more exciting when you do it with your girl friends. But sigh! First day we went out, we did not meet our goal. I went home with only a new purse and two winter scarves for my fiance.

Joy, Daisy and Me

I went again for the second day, this time alone. I've searched in and out of the biggest malls in the heart of the city, but sigh! again. Every boutique and every mall are having grand sale mostly 20%-70% both for the high end designers and the high street. Yet too bad, there is nothing that fancy me. Sure the piece might be 50% off, say the original was 2,990baht [$92.80] and after the discount they sell at 1, 495baht [$41.40]; but girl, if you don't like the style, do you have to force yourself to buy it just because it's on sale? Of course not! I cannot afford another luggage of rarely used clothes.

I wonder if it's just me or is it really that most of the designs available in the city right now are not my type? If there are good ones that can make me nod, just nod but not gasp, they aren't on sale and they are quite expensive for a frugal shopper like me.

I pray that I can still find good clothes that would make me happy, after all I'm running out of time, and that they are just within the budget. I guess, this is the down side for a girl who says, I'm a shopaholic no more!

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Less words Friday, for girls who don't need make up

It's not a total wordless but a less words Friday for me, girls. Just quickly, let me share this photo that impressed me this week. I'm jealous, yes I do get jealous, of girls who don't need make up just to look pretty. Without make up, these girls are still close up material. How blessed are they?

Model: Daisy
Photographer: Me

In case you want to know what guys actually think about girls and especially when they wear make up, you better check this article that I'm reading right now.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

How Barbara Palvin wears leopard print

I remembered that three months ago I wrote a style guide which I deem one of the most useful articles that I had written about styling. This opinion of mine was confirmed when I discovered that even Manolo the Shoe Blogger found the article amusing and was kind enough to share the link to his readers. "How to wear animal print" is a list of what's Yay! and what's Nay! in wearing leopard, tiger, zebra or any animal print. If you want to get amused too, you better check the guide.

Tonight is one of those nights, when I sit in front of my laptop wanting to write but with nothing to write. So what I do when those nights come? I surf and visit other blogs, read online magazines and surf more hoping that I might stumble upon something that inspires. But when the muse is too stubborn, I end up wasting my entire night procrastinating. That can be a very bad night.

However, I thought that I better scan my old files. And when I did, there yah go, I saw Barbara Palvin lying down the rocks with mesmerizing eyes urging me to write about her.

So this is how Barbara Palvin wears leopard print. Other than the hat and the belt, everything in her outfit is leopard. Now girls, I'm sure that we understand the difference between the editorial outfit and the ones that we can actually wear in the real world. Even if I honestly love everything in this outfit, I still believe that if you don't wish to look like a jungle wild lost in the streets, you better stay away from going animal from head to toe.

6 Easy Steps to Make a Baby Shower Gift Basket

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Here are six easy steps to consider when making a baby shower gift basket: choose a nice basket, embellish the basket, have a theme for the package, include a gift for the new mom, be mindful of the things to avoid, and make some final additions.

If you have no time to prepare a your own gift basket, you can simply go to a baby shower gift shop and purchase one right away. Making your own is sure to be more meaningful and special, not to mention easier on your budget by creating it yourself. It can be even more fun too. If you want to try, here is a list of steps to make a gift basket for the next baby shower you go to:

♥Choose a nice basket

Initially, you need to choose a basket. It can be a wicker basket or any gift container alternative such as tin cans or pails, diaper bags, bathtubs or even bassinets. Just make sure the containers will perfectly match your theme preference. When choosing a basket, see to it that the new mom can use it for various purposes, like holding baby diapers and other necessities.

♥Embellish the basket

Decorate your basket with various kinds of flowers like tulips, lilies, and carnations. You need to refrigerate them until such time as you are ready to take your package to the mom-to-be and her new baby. In certain situations, it might be unnecessary to use fresh flowers. If that is the case for you, you can use something else as your decoration, like ribbons around the basket handle, to add a nice look.

♥Have a theme for the package

Gather all the items you wish to place inside the basket. It will be easier for you to prepare those cute treasures if you have a theme picked out for your gift. Here are a few theme suggestions for your consideration:

* Diaper theme basket–Fill the basket with diapers, pins, baby ointment, wipes, powder and a diaper bag.
* Feeding theme basket–You can have a basket filled with baby cups, feeding spoons, a bottle warmer, bottle nipples, teething rings, bottles, and even mom’s nursing products.
* Nursery theme basket–This is a basket loaded with baby blankets, a brush and comb, nail clippers, and other crib accessories.
* Bath theme basket–This will include baby shampoo, soap, powder, a robe, towels, and tub toys inside a bath tub as the gift basket.

♥Include a gift for the new mom

A hospital theme basket is an ideal gift for any new mom. This can contain items that the mommy will need at the hospital, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, bath and skin care products, a nursing mother’s needs, and slippers. You can also give her a basket filled with her favorite things, such as her choice of parenting magazines, perfume, DVDs and CDs with her favorite music.

♥Be mindful of the things to avoid

It is wise not to include newborn baby clothes. For one, it is a common gift, and the mother-to-be will be overloaded with newborn clothing her child may never wear. In addition, expensive clothing is indeed a no-no. Babies will not get to wear them for long since they grow so fast.

♥Make some final additions

Adding ribbons and bows to your package will make your gift basket more spectacular. Wrap the basket with clear or colored transparent cellophane. You can also skip wrapping the basket and just let the contents cascade freely.

Fashion Don't! Paloma Faith's Fashion Faux Pas

Just the other day I spoke about how Japanese fashion use more than three colors in an outfit - usually bright if not bold colors - and that how they come up with playful and girly combinations. Well today, let us see how Brit Paloma Faith has almost applied this same principle in her outfit when she attended the 40th anniversary celebrations of Browns on May 12, 2010 in London, England. She stepped out in "a multi-colored muumuu, mismatched stockings, platform pumps, and a horrific, electric-blue hat." OMG

Now ladies, you be the judge. Is this a fashion faux pas or not? Should we add this outfit in our Fashion Don't! list?

Charice Pempengco visited Thailand

The Filipino singer Charice Pempengco has recently visited Thailand to promote her album "Charice". She's the first Asian in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 album chart . She is managed by record producer David Foster and celebrity actress/television host Oprah Winfrey.

Yesterday afternoon she performed live in the ground floor of Siam Discovery performing a total of seven songs. She sang parts of "I will always love you" and "I Have Nothing". She also performed some rap songs as well as the most awaited songs "Pyramid" and "In This Song".

The venue was too small and not conducive for performance. With tons of people flocking to get a glimpse of her and to hear her voice, it was almost impossible for me and my friends to find a spot where we could see her perform. Each floor of the mall was already full packed hours before the performance.

I went up and down from the first floor to the third but I could not find a place. While on an escalator, however, I saw that there was a platform on the ground floor allocated for all the press and camera men. I checked for a possible way to get in there. There were guards who were dismissing non press people from the platform but I was able to smuggle myself in and secure a space in the middle of all the men positioned to cover the performance. I pretended to be a press too. Armed with my Nikon D5000 always ready to get a shot, I was as good as true. I stayed there throughout the performance. I decided I could as well use a fake press ID.

It was a very amazing performance with all the highest notes reached with ease and with power that makes you shake. You'd wonder how a small teenage girl can possess such power. But while you still crave for more, you'd be told "I'm coming back in October with my friends and David Foster. See you then ..."

Understandably, it was just a promotion. It wasn't a concert. And by the way, do you notice that special microphone of hers? I was told only Charice and Celine Dion models this phone. And it is said to be a German product. Well, that's something I am yet to confirm.

I managed to find my friends after the performance. We were scattered in different floors. And we were able to get ourselves some photos too.

Ringo, Daisy, Joy and Me