Missing Versailles

At one moment in time in France, this author and close friend/jewelry designer Malou Romero decided to visit one of the  famous landmarks of the country- Versailles.  Behind the golden gates that welcomes you is the grandeur of the gilded French old world charm where luxury is at its finest.  Rich in history, this summer palace was once the playground and setting of the most lavish parties of Marie Antoinette. Not enough words can define and describe the captivating opulence seen from the tiniest to grandest of detail.  The palatial allure is breathtaking where the magnitude of art is seemingly everywhere like the air we breath in. Imagination runs wild and makes one wonder the secret lives of royalty.  Every room and corner sets a mood with stories to tell. One is treated to the luxury of space except during the summer where tourists come more than thousands a day(the scene would definitely elbow to elbow-shoulder to shoulder). Sparkle and shine fill the rooms and hallways with ornate crystal chandeliers, wall to wall mirrors and an endless see of prized fabrics. A perfect representation of beauty of an era or a time that was where we can only dream of. 

From the luxe palace we move to the amazing gardens. Love for nature Lush manicured greeneries go as far as the eyes can see. Beautiful white and golden statues are set against walls of greens like watchers of this priceless scenery. One cant help but stop for a moment to take in the beauty its picture perfect view.  Water is in abundance with lovely centuries old fountains that create nothing but music to ones ears. 

 A memory indeed for the books, a must visit in France you wouldn't want to miss. 

Art Curious

 Breaking from mainstream art in the Philippines recently was an exhibition by various young local artists called Curious Limbo. From the left of center point of view, the refreshing gathering of the minds is an eye opener to a beautiful underground world of curiosity.  The pop up exhibit breaks from the norm as it creates new situations for art. Unfamiliar settings in redefining the structure supports the thriving unconventional.  Pushing the envelope and pioneering with an undefined environment, its definitely something more to look forward to.

And the winner is...

Styling beauty pageants ain't an easy task with more than a dozen girls try to outdo each other.  For the second time, the style team was tasked to do the recently concluded Ms. Makati 2013 held at the Makati coliseum which was directed by Jackie Aquino and the JCA team.  The quest to the crown is quite a tedious process where both beauty and brains go through a series of tests. From swimsuits to evening gowns, the showcase of muses is an amazing anatomical display of the female form.  Behind the lights lies a high level of pressure among the ladies who share laughters and tears in between sequences and makeup retouches.  Running from one portion to another, chaos breaks loose as quick changes happen in only a few minutes as if one tries to catch their breath to make it back to the spotlight. When each contestant waits behind the stage, pressure rises anxieties come to play and hands become as cold as ice...waiting to exhale.  But no matter how toxic the backstage scene maybe, each girl wears a unfazed ear to ear smile to face the many. At the end of the night, one girl is crowned with a promising future and responsibility.  After all the grueling process , the title is really all about service and beauty with a purpose.