Goodluck : Venus Raj | Miss Universe 2010

On August 24 the coronation of the most coveted pageant in the world will be revealed. After the controversies, Maria Venus Raj, 22 years old from the Philippines will ramp her way to the crown on becoming the Philippines 3rd Miss Universe.


Well, I have never had high hopes since 1999 when Miriam Quiambao almost took the crown over Botswana, come on guys! Well, after all the hardships of Venus, let's just pray and hope she'll get it!


I am hearing good reviews about her in Las Vegas though but its just all songs in the wind until the finalists are revealed right? My relatives in Reno, Nevada already booked for the pageant! Yahoo!


Already saw the photo concept and I LVoe it except for the portrait which her laughlines were prominent and the golden earrings were too distracting. I am crossing my fingers!

I LVoe!


source: missuniverse

Esprit enlists Mariano Vivanco for their new Fall | Winter 2010/2011 ad campaign. The outdoors shoot features Anne Vyalitsyna, Nate Gill, Missy Rayder, Andrew Cooper and Du Juan.

I LVoe!

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Massimo Dutti Fall | Winter 2010/2011 Collection

The ever gorgeous David Gandy and Edita Vilkeviciute posing for Massimo Dutti photographed by Paola Kudacki.

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Zara Casual Fall | Winter 2010/2011 Collection

Ford model Paolo Anchisi  posed for  Zara Casual Fall | Winter 2010/2011.

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Ramadan Kareem

Ramadan Kareem!

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food and drink. Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are exempted to break the fast and make up an equal number of days later in the year. If they are physically unable to do this, they must feed a needy person for every day missed.

The fasting during Ramadan is regarded principally as a method of self purification. By cutting oneself off from worldly comforts, even for a short time, a fasting person gains true sympathy with those who go hungry as well as growth in one's spiritual life.

The holy month of Ramadan unites all Muslims in fasting, worship and prayer. It is a time for contemplation, spirituality and brotherhood. 

It maybe a very challenging month for others who are not used to this kind of norm but I have tried fasting and I realized that for you to survive, you need your strong devotion, beliefs and trust to Allah or to god that you are giving up everything for the holy one, that the deprivation is just part of the cleansing process, and you can really survive. Just believe!

 

Jake Madden | Swiss Cafe Magazine

Ford model Jake Madden is photographed by Bersa and styled by Sofie Dillon for Swedish Café magazine.

I LVoe!


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