Considered Rude?

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How many of you have encountered a rude celebrity in public? Stories about these rude celebrities are reaching widespread proportions. The problem with the word rude though is that sometimes it is too subjective. What is rude to one person might not be considered rude by another. Who then is to decide if a behavior is rude or not?

The fact is, the person who was offended should be the ultimate judge if whether a certain action or behavior is deemed rude or not. In general, the person offended would consider a behavior as rude if it is defined by ill-mannered and discourteous actions.

Let me share this example with you to better illustrate what a rude behavior is. A restaurant customer was at the foyer area speaking with the receptionist when he noticed the arrival of this actress. Out of courtesy and excitement, he suddenly stood up from his seat, smiled at her and said "Hello, Miss _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ !" Upon hearing what he said, the actress said nothing and looked at him from head to toe before walking away.

Do you know who this rude actress is? I believe her sister from the rival network is not as rude as she is. If you need more clues, I suggest you follow micsylimon Twitter. Please continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for loving Fashion PULIS!

Meet the Winner of the Longchamp Planetes Tote

After her class at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Trina Mercado met up with Fashion PULIS at the Shangri La Mall last night at around 6:30 PM to claim her prize. When we parted ways, she sent me this sweet SMS message:

Super thank you ulit! I'll continue reading and supporting your blog. =)

You are most welcome Trina. I hope you like your Longchamp Tote. Thank you for loving Fashion PULIS. Mwah!

The Winners for the Plains and Prints Raffle

 Thank you very much for participating in the Plains and Prints
5,000 PhP Gift Certificate Giveaway. 

The Marketing Manager, Theya So, received more that 700 entries. 

Here are the two lucky Fashion Pulis readers:

Genevieve Aquino 

Celieto (LC) Tolentino-King

Congratulations to the two winners. Theya will get in touch with you as soon as possible to give you the instructions on how you can claim your prize. 

The Singer's True Colors

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This balladeer had a romantic relationship with a female celebrity a few years ago to cover up his real preference. Their romantic relationship eventually came to an end and the reason behind their separation was never really discussed. Some said that the relationship was just a publicity stunt to further both their careers.

What many do not know is that the balladeer has been in a relationship with an older male singer even before he started dating the female celebrity. His relationship with this singer started way before he entered show business.

It has been said that lately these two male singers are having a little bit of a problem with their relationship. It started when the older singer discovered that the balladeer has been hooking up with younger men. It is very sad that the he always has to put aside his personal feelings because he has to constantly protect the balladeer’s career.

Do you have an idea as to who these singers are? May I ask request you to observe the guidelines in posting comments? No initials will be allowed for this post. Follow micsylim on Twitter to get additional clues. Please email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for loving Fashion PULIS!

Just Slipped

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People often use the term substance abuse to refer to the use of illegal drugs. These drugs are considered to be illegal because they are usually addictive and can cause serious damage on one’s health.

Some doctors consider drug abuse as a disease of the brain because the drugs alter the brain chemistry. The said alteration often results in a change in behaviour that usually leads to problems at work, problems with bills and unexplained loss of money.

This reality talent show alumnus has not been very visible lately because he is going through drug related problems. He went back to the south where he was born and raised and stayed there for a while hoping to address his drug issues. His condominium in Manila that was given to him is said to be up for sale in the market because of his financial difficulties.

It is so sad because this actor-singer grew up having not much. He was forced to leave school in order to help out his parents at a young age. His career was in full swing after his appearance in the talent show but he allowed his drug problems to interfere. He was given an opportunity that others could only dream of and he allowed it to slip away.

Do you have an idea as to who this actor-singer is? This is a sensitive story so may I ask you to observe the guidelines in posting comments? Please follow micsylim on Twitter to get additional clues. Keep on emailing your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for always loving Fashion PULIS!

Pilipino Star Ngayon Writer Questions FP's Blind Items

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Last Wednesday, a reader forwarded me an article from Pilipino Star Ngayon, the Filipino counterpart of PhilStar.com. In the article, the author stated:

SCENE : Patuloy sa paglalabas ng mga hearsay, libelous at irresponsible blind items tungkol sa showbiz at fashion personalities ang www.fashionpulis.com.

I believe many of you saw Jacklyn Jose's interview on TV Patrol earlier tonight confirming that her daughter, Andi Eigenmann is pregnant. If you guys remember, the blind item entitled "The Young Actress' Secret Pregnancy" was published on Fashion PULIS since last Thursday, June 23, 2011. After posting the blind item, I even gave away a clue on Twitter the same day:

"Although Emerald is way more expensive, I think I like Aquamarine more. How about you fashionpulis.com readers? Please RT. Off to class"

That's all!

xoxo
Fashion PULIS

Not Applicable Behavior

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This young public servant from the south has been an active advocate of promoting her city to the rest of the country. From time to time, she would invite celebrities to her hometown to show them her city's unexplored beauty.

One time, she decided to invite one of her starlet friends to visit her family's resort. She paid for all her expenses including airfare plus board and lodging. She gave her the red carpet treatment.

When the starlet was about to leave for Manila, she approached the resort owner who invited her to ask for some cash. According to her, she made the mistake of telling her manager that she will be receiving a talent fee from the said trip. Since the manager was made to believe that there will be a talent fee, she is therefore required to give her a commission.

Back in Manila, the starlet told her manager that she did not receive any money at all from the trip. Her manager was smart enough though to get in touch with the resort owner to verify the situation. She was very embarrassed when she found out that the starlet asked for money and told the resort owner that this will be given to the manager. Upon learning this, she immediately explained to the resort owner that it is her policy not to ask for a any commission if her talent did not receive any fee at all.

Do you want to know who this starlet is? Please follow micsylim on Twitter if you want to get more clues about this starlet. Continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for loving Fashion PULIS!

Congratulations to the Winner of the Longchamp Planetes Tote Raffle

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Thank you very much to the 371 readers who participated in the Longchamp Planetes Tote Raffle. The lucky reader who will be receiving this prize is:

Miss Trina Mercado

Congratulations Trina! Please check your email so that we can schedule our meet up very soon. 

Poker Face

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A housewife and her two female balikbayan friends from the USA were having their nails done in a spa somewhere in Makati. In the middle of their treatment, they were starstruck when this foxy actress suddenly entered the establishment. She went straight inside the VIP room leaving her two personal assistants in the common treatment area.

The two balikbayan friends were ecstatic to see the actress so the housewife decided to approach one of the personal assistants to ask if they can have a photo taken with their boss. The personal assistant immediately went inside the VIP room to talk to the actress and when she came out, she told the housewife that her request has been declined.

After hearing what this personal assistant told the housewife, one of the balikbayan friends suddenly blurted out "Akala ko mabait, masungit naman pala." The actress must have heard this because five minutes later she came out of the VIP room to give in to the request of  the ladies who were avid followers of her past soap operas.

When the photo was being taken, the actress put on a poker face. After the shot, she did not even mind the ladies when they said thank you to her. She just walked back to the VIP room without uttering a single word.

Do you know who this actress is? Please follow micsylim on Twitter if you want to get additional clues. Kindly email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for reading Fashion PULIS!

Different Wavelengths

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After her much publicized separation from her husband, this actress has been linked to many controversial personalities. A few years ago, there was this younger dramatic actor who was rumored to be dating her, but later on turned out to be just a special friend. After her short-lived publicity stunt with this actor, she started dating this certain expatriate who was in the Philippines because his company's involvement in a national event.

All the while, this actress thought that the expatriate was really into her. She would talk about his SMS messages to her when she was interviewed on TV. What she did not know was that the guy was also dating a non-showbiz girl from the south. When this girl asked him about the actress, he said that he could not possibly be attracted to someone who was not intellectually stimulating enough. He even said that he realized that they were not on the same "wavelength" after he went out with her for a few times.

The expatriate apparently lost interest because of the actress inability to challenge him intellectually. Soon after, the expatriate decided to stop seeing her and she went on TV saying that she was not yet ready for another relationship.

UPDATE (as of June 27, 2011, 11:45 AM)

The friends of the actress called me a few minutes ago to share what they know about the issue. According to them, the actress dropped the expatriate like a hot potato after she discovered that he is an atheist. They simply did not see eye to eye on this issue.

I have always believed that that there are two sides to every story. Now that I have presented the two versions, it is totally up to you to choose which one you want to believe.

The Newly Renovated Traffic Footwear Store in the Power Plant Mall

Traffic Footwear store is the newest style hub at the Rockwell Center. The store’s sleek and minimalist interior makes the shoes displayed on layers of racks as focal point. Dim lighting contrasts the brightly colored Kartel footwear and patent Frank dress shoes.

The latest Traffic Footwear collection carries elegant and affordable dress shoes made from genuine leather and casual shoes in suede, rubber-soled and upper leather. Frank brogue and lace ups shoes are perfect for both class presentations and client meetings while Kartel sneakers and casual sandals are the perfect alternatives to the usual blacks and browns. Comfort and seamless designs of Traffic Footwear makes it the best choice for men. Traffic Footwear Fall 2011 Collection is available at the newly opened Traffic Store located at the Ground Floor of Power Plant Mall.

I went to the Power Plant Mall yesterday to check out the prices of the leather loafers in the Traffic Store. I was surprised to find out that the prices of the shoes were all below 4,000 PhP. I think they are relatively inexpensive considering the design and the quality. I hope Traffic gives away gift certificates to lucky Fashion PULIS readers very soon. 

Spotted: Dating an Enemy in Greenbelt 5?

This newbie actor and starlet were spotted strolling in Greenbelt 5 last night. When my friend approached them for a photo, they refused to be photographed together. Is this because they are from rival networks?  

Star-crossed Lovers

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While this Filipino actor was filming a movie overseas, he was dumbfounded when he received an unexpected phone call from his former girlfriend. The girlfriend called him to tell him that she is still in love with him despite the fact that she is already seeing someone else. The actor did not know what to answer so he pretended not hear what she said. He immediately changed the topic and asked her about the recent developments in her career.

The actor was severely bothered after talking with his ex girlfriend on the phone. It was very obvious that he was distracted because he could hardly remember his lines during the shoot. In the past, he has repeatedly told his close friends that this former girlfriend will forever remain as his "greatest love". I guess hearing her tell him that she still loves him was just too much for the actor to handle. This is indeed a classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

All the while I thought that this actress is so in love with her current boyfriend. I guess she got tired of being the giver in her present relationship. She finally realized that her boyfriend who left his country to look for work here in Manila will not be able to give her the kind of lifestyle that she grew up with.

The Basketball Controversy

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I was surprised that the media did not report on this story when I first learned about this. Yesterday, I had to make several phone calls to verify the truth behind this story. The people I rang told me that this happened more than two months ago but the university ordered a news blackout. After reading this story, please do not accuse me of doing a demolition job because I am from another university.

In this year’s much awaited university basketball league, fans of these two varsity players will no longer see them in action. The university officials have expelled the two players from the team after catching them in a bloody boxing match. Do you want to know the reason behind the big fight?

Apparently, the girlfriend of Player B accused Player A of sexual assault. She did file a case with the proper authority but the university officials were quick to respond. Through the help of a powerful and influential university alumnus, the case was settled immediately. As to how the case was settled, no one really knows about the details.

To protect the university’s image and avoid controversies, the university has decided not to include these two players in this year’s roster. According to the university officials, Player A will not be able to participate in this year’s league due to his poor health condition. As for Player B, they claimed that he is no longer academically qualified to continue his studies in their institution. Player B has actually returned to the school where he was originally from and he will be playing for this school’s basketball team again.

This is a highly sensitive story so may I request you to observe the guidelines in posting comments. Please follow micsylim on Twitter to get updates on Fashion PULIS. Continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for always loving Fashion PULIS!

A Designer's Reaction to Last Monday's Retagging Blind Item

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Dear Fashion PULIS,

I saw your last Monday's blog post Designer Caught Retagging by Another Designer pertaining to me. One of my friends saw it and immediately told me about it knowing that I always ask KINGSMEN to do all the custom tailors of my clients. This is not retagging. I still can't think of any instance when a designer confronting me about this. I can only remember MB as the designer who bought a jacket from me. The jacket was pulled out by stylist PQ (not the designer) and I remember that she knows that KINGMEN does my jackets.

It is also not true that I said my dad is one of the stockholders of KINGSMEN. The truth is KINGSMEN owes my dad a lot of money, so the company produces my jackets to offset what the company owes my dad. My relationship with KINGSMEN cutters and sewers is that they execute my design, my specifications, my chosen materials and my proportions. The tag in the jacket must have been stitched by mistake. Whoever is Designer A, I am sorry that I did not tell you that KINGSMEN executed the jacket that you bought.

To sum it all up, I did not retag the KINGSMEN jacket. I have also informed most of my clients that KINGSMEN executes all my designs. I do the design, choose the materials and ask the company to execute it for me. I just want to set things straight because I am worried as to what people might think.

If you also check out KINGSMEN prices for materials and labor, a typical blazer would cost between 8t to 10t PhP. I even sell the jackets to my clients at a cheaper price because I want them to have the best deal possible. What more can you ask for, a jacket designed by me and executed perfectly by KINGSMEN sold at a lower price.

I hope you understand the situation. God Bless.

Yours truly,
Ralph Ng

P.S. Fashion PULIS is open to hear the side of KINGSMEN. Kindly get in touch with me through michaelsylim@gmail.com.

The Young Actress' Secret Pregnancy?

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Last night, I got a phone call from a friend who is an avid reader of Fashion Pulis. He was asking me if I knew about the pregnancy of this young actress. I asked him where he heard about this and he shared this story with me. 

He accompanied his pregnant wife to the hospital for ultrasound. While they were seated at the reception area waiting for the result, they overheard the conversation of the nurse and the receptionist. They got intrigued when the nurse blurted out the name of a familiar young actress. Upon realizing that there were many people in the area, the nurse suddenly lowered her voice after mentioning the young actress' name. My friend had to do some lip-reading to find out what the nurse told the receptionist. He caught her telling the receptionist that the result has just confirmed that the young actress is pregnant.

Do you know which young actress was the nurse referring to? I will give you a clue. This actress in her early 20's is from a family of talented actors. 

After guessing the identity of this young actress, your next task is to help me investigate if she is really pregnant or not. If she is, may I also request that you do more research to find out who got her pregnant?

Due to the sensitivity of this story, I would like to request you to follow the guidelines in posting comments. If you cannot guess her identity, I suggest that you follow micsylim on Twitter. Continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for sharing Fashion PULIS with your friends.

Letter from a Reader: Thanks to FP, Globe Ordeal Finally Over!

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Dear Fashion Pulis,

I would like to thank you for publishing my story Globe Bad Customer Service. This morning Globe called us up and told us that our account is on priority for repair and that they are sending a technician to check on our internet connection. I didn't believe it at first since they always say that when they call and yet they never really send a technician over. Today, a technician came at 11am and checked our connection. Apparently, our modem was already defective and just needed to be replaced. They replaced our modem and immediately our internet connection was up again! Modem lang pala ang problema.

Again, thank you for publishing my concern in your blog. Finally this ordeal with Globe is over and I can work in peace.

More power to you & God bless. :)

Mary Kathryn B. Sotto

The Weed Effect

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Marijuana, otherwise known as pot, grass or weed, is the world’s most commonly used illicit drug. It is usually smoked in loosely rolled cigarette known as "joint."

The effects of smoking joint are generally felt within a few minutes. Moderate intake of marijuana tends to stimulate a dreamy state of relaxation that encourages fantasies, leaving users with heightened senses. Stronger doses of this drug may result in disturbing reactions such as paranoia and hallucinations.

After an out of town concert, this male singer who won a talent show was hanging out with an actor and an actress in one of the hotel rooms. Suddenly, the actor brought out a pack of joints from his bag and offered the singer to try a stick. It was the first time for him to try this so he opted to go inside the bathroom and locked the door before lighting the joint.

He finally opened the bathroom door a few minutes after he finished smoking his joint. He thought he was just high and hallucinating because he could not believe what he was witnessing. The actor and actress were both high and doing it in bed. The singer did not know what to do so he decided to go back inside the bathroom and stayed there for a while.

Do you want to know who the actor and the actress are? The actor was born to Filipino parents overseas. When he arrived in the Philippines, he hardly spoke Filipino. The actress, on the other hand, was born and raised in the southern part of the Philippines. She is a product of a network's reality talent search.

If you cannot guess the characters in this story, I suggest that you follow micsylim on Twitter. Please review the guidelines before posting your comments. Do not forget to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for bookmarking Fashion PULIS!

Flop Performance

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Last week, the concert of this female singer was a major disappointment. The size of the theater where her concert was held was just too big for her to handle. According to the concert attendees, out of the 1,500 seating capacity, less than one third of the seats were taken.

The concert was originally scheduled last month. A week prior to the concert, the producers suddenly decided to move it to a later date. The official reason given to the public was the singer's throat problem.

Do you want to know what the real reason behind the cancellation was? It was said that a week prior to the original date; the producers were shocked that only five tickets were sold.

Do you know who this singer is? I trust that you will easily find the answer by doing a little research. If you still need more clues, I suggest that you follow micsylim on Twitter. Please continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com. Thank you for loving Fashion PULIS!

Designer Caught Retagging by Another Designer

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Designer A fell in love with one of the jackets that Designer B featured in one of his fashion shows. Since Designer A loved it so much, Designer B agreed to sell it to him. One day, while Designer A was at home admiring his new jacket, he was shocked to find a KINGMEN tag in one of the inner pockets.

When Designer A met Designer B a few weeks later in one of the parties, he went up to him to ask about the KINGSMEN tag. When Designer B heard this, his face turned red and he calmly explained to Designer A that his father is one of the stockholders of KINGSMEN. He hurriedly walked away from Designer A after giving this very lame excuse and avoided him the whole evening.

Do you know who Designer B is? I will give you a clue. This young designer was included on a magazine's list of designers to watch for in 2009 after he created a jacket for an actress who was part of this magazine's best dressed issue. I guess we all have to keep a watchful eye on Designer B after hearing about this retagging incident.

For more clues, please follow micsylim on Twitter. Kindly continue to email your juicy stories to michaelsylim@gmail.com.