Fashion Autumn-Winter Collection for 2009: Defining the colors!

Haute- Couture has been changing every season with the new trends in the fashion world intricately and delicately studied and designed to match the present season and taste of the society. Fashion Autumn-Winter Collection for 2009 has more defined colors and yet bolder in terms of hues and pantone followed religiously by the fashion world. Let us now start defining colors and define ourselves with the latest fashion in town!

Autumn 2009 Fashion revives with warming colors with golden shades and warm browns.



Autumn and winter fashion for 2009 defines class and sophistication with elegant and seductive colors of silky pastels.


Urban sophistication and modern architecture plays up with geometry and colors in the fashion world for Autumn and winter fashion for 2009. Bold colours like red, pink, violet or green shine have a monochrome shine, like lights in the city. With the stylish and modernly combination of the arts, this creates new volumes, provide rhythm for graphic or accentuated sporty looks.

Philippines Dinagyang 2009 : Hala Bira Iloilo!

Philippines Dinagyang 2009 : Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang is the celebration made by the people in Iloilo in celebration of the Santo Nino, the patron saint. Aside from the solemnity, the said celebration mark the festivity of the Ilonggos with Tribe competition with contestants not only from Iloilo Province but from different regions. Dinagyang 2009 is now being long prepared as early as the third quarter of 2008 to make the festivity a source of enjoyment and an ultimate tourist attraction.



Below is the schedule for the upcoming Dinagyang 2009!

Dinagyang 2009 Schedule

* November 6, 2008 (12nn) - Local Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
* December 7, 2008 (3pm) - National Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM Mall of Asia; Greenhills Shopping Center; Tiendecitas)
* December 13, 2008 (2pm) - Pamukaw 2009 (Capitol - Iznart - J.M. Basa - Freedom Grandstand)
* December 20, 2008 (2pm) - Presentation of Miss Dinagyang 2009 candidates (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
* January 16, 2009 (3pm) - Opening Salvo (Plaza Libertad to main streets in the City Proper)
* January 18, 2009 (7pm) - Coronation Night of Miss Dinagyang 2009 (Freedom Grandstand)
* January 22 to 23, 2009 - First Iloilo International Dragon Boat Race Competition (Muelle Loney)
* January 23, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang 2009 Drum and Bugle Competition (Freedom Grandstand)
* January 23, 2009 (3pm) - Fluvial Procession (Fort San Pedro - Muelle Loney)
* January 24, 2009 (8am) - Kasadyahan Competition (City Proper)
* January 24, 2009 (7pm) - International Night (Sarabia Manor Hotel)
* January 25, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang 2009 Ati Competition (City Proper)
* January 25, 2009 (7pm) - Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Awarding Ceremonies (Freedom Grandstand)

Viva Sto. Nino! Hala Bira Iloilo! Dinagyang 2009

Economic Recession: The Global Turmoil (Part 1)

The US led recession has created turmoil and confusion not only in the United States but in the whole world as industrial countries followed the economic problem. With the present economic conditions, many businessmen has a grim business outlook for the incoming year of 2009. But what is recession and why all people are troubled with it?

There is no definite definition of recession. However, economist often define this market condition as a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP growth, real personal income, employment (non-farm payrolls), industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

The US recession has been triggered or rather worsened with the down housing market with many real estate and properties undergoing foreclosure. This is often said to be due to the negligence of the buyer to make up with their mortgage payments.

Nonetheless, taking the root of the situation, the bankers or the financial lending institution has a great part in this problem as these financial lending institution failed to recognized the capacity of the individual to make up the loan in the long run.

(to be continued....)

Fun Gift Ideas for Christmas!

Even with the economic recession which has been tagged as the Global Recession brought initially or ignited by the downturn of the U.S. Economy due to rising level of foreclosure and credit crunches that affected not only creditcard holders but the entire nation, there are some countries that are still optimistic with the economic situation with expenditures continuing to rise with the coming of Christmas.



One of these countries is the Philippines. While most Filipinos may be willing to spend for their love ones these Christmas, there are aslo those who are being extra-careful with there spending habits. But how can you manage to have bright Christmas without spending so much? Here are some bright and fun gift ideas for Christmas!

1. Go on early Christmas Shopping. As early as October and with the coming of December, a couple of malls are having their routinery Mall Sale like that of the SM Malls, Robinson's Galleria and Glorietta Mall. Take this opportunity to find the best deals for your Christmas gifts.

2. Recycle a few items. Instead of buying new ones, you can open your closet and do some sorting out. It is not impossible that you will find a few items that are still new or used only once. You can have them washed and gift-wrapped!

3. Make your own. Christmas is not about how expensive the gift that you bought. What matters most is the thought that accompanies the gift. Make your own gift for your love ones like creating your very own Christmas Card or baking a cake for Noche Buena.

There are still other fun gift ideas for Christmas you can think of. Can you remember more?