Letter from a Reader: Fierce and Fashionable?

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Dear Fashion PULIS,

I am a regular reader of your blog. I find your blog a "complete package" as it is not just about showbiz stuff, but you also write about inspiring stories of ordinary people. And there's social responsibility, too, as you also address consumers' rights by providing them space in your blog. If only for that, I thank you, Fashion Pulis.

Anyway, I would like to relay to you a story about an American clothing retailer in the Philippines (AR) with several branches worldwide. I came to realize that its Philippine branch seems to be duping its local clientelle.

My teenage kids and I are regular shoppers at AR. Aside from the shop's cool interior, we also like the trendy and hip designs of its varied collections. Although prices may not really be cheap, but the thought that we're buying quality is enough to justify the cost. As they say - quality has a price.

But lately, we are often disappointed to find out that quality ceases to be AR's major turn-on anymore. Slowly we are getting suspicious of their products. To be honest about it, we did our own investigation to satisfy our curiosity and disgust. And lo and behold, what did we find out?

Some of AR's merchandise are not originally made in USA. For one, we found out that some of its fashion accessories are just copied/outsourced from a major local retailer, stamped with AR's name and then sold at double, and more often, triple the price. What a big let-down!

The (mal)practice is real. But if not addressed properly, the damage will even be greater. With competition in the industry getting intense, this is the last thing that AR needs. As they say in business - it takes years to build a good reputation, but only minutes to ruin it.

Yours truly,
A. Salvador

Jessica Sanchez: Sweet Dreams

Watch Your Back

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Some reporters went on a set-visit. One reporter (R1) saw a friend (R2) in the set and shouted, “Bakla!” to call the attention of his fellow Becky. Coincidentally, this singer (S), who is rumoured to be in the closet, was walking towards another reporter when R1 hollered. R2 looked at where R1 was and to their surprise, even S turned around. When S realized what he did, he glared at R1.

Incidentally, S and a good-looking talent (G), whose tagline includes the city where he grew up, are getting along well. S is so into G that he allows G to bring his straight friends to make their meetings look like a group gimmick. Hence, anyone who sees them would think it is nothing more than an innocent boys’ night out. However, only after everyone has left, does the real date begin. As to where S and G go for their private moment, we can only surmise.

However, there’s more to this. S is still involved with someone who works in an airline (A). It seems that S is dating G on the side. Moreover, there is already some suspicion that S brings G to the house A maintains.

No wonder S can really hit those high notes! Do you know who he is? How about G? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Shirley Lam on Women's Health

Congratulations to My Thinspiration, Shirley Lam! I posted her inspirational story on Fashion PULIS last November 2011. Since then, she has already been featured on several magazines and TV shows. I hope her story continues to inspire more readers. 

Forgetting His Lines

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This endorser (E) is proud that he is the current image model of the latest product line of a fast food chain. What makes him prouder is that he even sang the jingle of the TV commercial. During the press launch of the TVC, E was asked to sing the jingle. E left the audience speechless because he lip-synched his song! The sad part was that many noticed that E was mouthing off incorrect lyrics. Some were feeling pain in watching E because other than his inability to master the song, the owners of the country’s franchise were in the audience. It was not the best time for E to embarrass himself because people in the industry know that the franchise owner is musically gifted.

After the incident, the audience hoped that E would be better prepared in his next events. He cannot survive in the business only out of his cuteness factor.

Can you guess the identity of E? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Win 1 of the 25 Limited Bench Boxing Gloves Signed by Manny Pacquiao

1. For a minimum single receipt of Php 1,000.00 of Bench regular-priced product/s inclusive of 1 Manny or Jinkee Pacquiao EDT, a customer is entitled to one (1) raffle coupon for a chance to win one (1) pc of a limited edition Manny Pacquiao Signed Boxing Glove. 
2. A total of 25 signed boxing gloves will be raffled off. 
3. Applicable using GC’s but NOT valid for GC’s marked as “Used for Promotions Only”. 
4. Raffle coupon/s will automatically be handed out upon payment. 
5. Customer must fill-up the raffle coupon with name, address, telephone number and affix his / her signature. Entries must be dropped in drop boxes located at the store counters. 
6. Last day of submission of entries is on April 15, 2012 until store closing hours. 
7. Raffle draw is on April 30, 2012 at Suyen Head Office to be facilitated by Bench witnessed by a DTI representative. 
8. Winners will be informed through email, registered mail and via phone call. List of winners will be posted at all participating stores. 
9. A participant can only win once. 
10. For Metro Manila winner/s, prizes may be claimed at Suyen Corporation Head Office – 2214 Tolentino St., Pasay City (Office hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM)
11. For provincial winner/s, prizes can be claimed at the nearest participating store. 
12. Prizes not claimed within 60 days from receipt of notification will be forfeited in favor of Suyen Corporation with prior approval from DTI. 
13. Employees of Suyen Corporation and all participating stores including their relatives up to 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.

American Eye Center All Laser Lasik Raffle Winner: Joy Ann T. Valbuena

On behalf of the readers of Fashion PULIS, many thanks to American Eye Center and Dr. Alnette Tan (@ALTitude66).

Miss Canada Universe Transgendered Candidate is Out of the Competition

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The transgendered Miss Universe Candidate Jenna Talackova is officially out of the competition. The following is a press release by the pageant:

TORONTO, ON (March 23, 2012) – Jenna Talackova from Vancouver, British Columbia will not compete in the 2012 Miss Universe Canada competition because she did not meet the requirements to compete despite having stated otherwise on her entry form. We do, however, respect her goals, determination and wish her the best.

The 61st annual Miss Universe Canada Pageant will be held at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (Bluma Appel Theatre) in Toronto. Sixty-five delegates from across Canada will be in Toronto from May 11th to May 20th and will compete for the title of Miss Universe Canada 2012, awarded on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. The reigning Miss Universe Canada, Chelsae Durocher will assist in crowning her successor before a live audience.

Source: Missosology

Over Exposed or Merely Exhausted?

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Media entertainer (ME) staged her concert in a city down south. The venue was jampacked as ME commands a following these days. The audience noticed that one of the guests, a veteran impersonator had longer exposure than ME. When ME said that her song was the last, the audience was disappointed and had the gut feeling that there seemed to be more.

After the concert, some of the viewers felt shortchanged as they were expecting to give her best just like in her Manila concert. Then, some of them learned that ME still had three songs left but she had to cut it because she was already very tired and was afraid she might bore the audience.

ME must really be exhausted as she is seen on TV every day giving her all. She is also emerging to be the most in demand endorser. Sadly, her detractors say she is already overexposed. Nonetheless, ME has to pay for what her fame now demands even if it means going beyond her talent but she should never ever shortchange her audience.

Do you know who ME is? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Starmobile Presents LMFAO: Sorry For Party Rocking on April 11

Summer just got brighter, bolder and better as Starmobile presents LMFAO: Sorry For Party Rocking this April 11, 2012, Wednesday, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

Party Rock with Starmobile as internationally renowned recording artists, LMFAO, and America’s Best Dance Crew champions, Quest Crew, bring pop music and concert entertainment to a whole new level with smash hits such as “I’m Sexy and I know It” and “Party Rock Anthem.”

To party rock alongside the superstars of LMFAO, just like Happy Man by Starmobile on Facebook and register to join the daily raffle! No purchase required to get the chance to win two tickets from March 19 to April 9 - simply register using the promo tab on Happy Man by Starmobile on Facebook.

In addition, Starmobile is giving away a free LMFAO concert T-shirt with every purchase of a Neptune B302. Incredibly loud and clear, this music edition dual SIM mobile phone comes with a built-in loudspeaker for music and ringtones.

Follow @happymanPH on Twitter for more exciting news from Starmobile. Together, let's Reach for the Star!