As the year draws to a rather banging close, be sure to begin 2011 with a bigger explosion. From the movies and television series to watch out for, the hippest new places, and the latest trends to again get hooked on—there will never be a dull day for your new beginning. Read on as we give you fifteen of the most anticipated happenings for the year ahead.
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Cat’s Eye Glasses
Ray-ban has catching up to do |
Nintendo 3DS The IMAX experience at the palm of your hands |
Clogs Harness the inner Dutch in you |
| Make sure you’re ahead when it comes to the latest frames to fit your face. This coming season, cat’s eye glasses are making it big into the runway. With Paul Smith, Tommy Hilfiger and Twenty8Twelve releasing subtle pieces to cater to every style there is, this trend will surely make you stand out to be brighter than sunshine. | Nintendo, the creators of the DS and the Wii, will be releasing a portable gaming console pioneering 3D technology—the Nintendo 3DS.Packed with features such as a dual camera system, 2GB storage and enabled wifi connectivity, this is the Disneyland of every gaming enthusiast. | Some might find it iffy to try this trend out for fear of looking like a lost milkmaid, but don’t fret! Variations of sandals with clog style studs and high-heeled leather platforms make this trend easier to incorporate into any wardrobe. So the next time you undertake an adventure, slip on some clogs for comfort—and moreover, impeccable style. |
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| ComicBiographies.com Be the next Scott Pilgrim and star in your own story |
Motorcycle Chic Trend
Sir, no Sir! Saying goodbye to military-inspired fashion |
About.me
Not another social networking site |
| Comic enthusiast and artist, JB Gamboa, is offering his services to the public after the successful release of his two comic book biographies featuring the Aquinos in Laban and Manny Pacquiao in Winning In and Out of the Ring. Your immortalized story will be made in an e-book or iPad format ready to share to your family and friends. | ‘Tis the season to unleash the biker rebel in you! With fatigue prints and army colored palettes thrown into the dumps, it’s time to reinvent your closet with key pieces like leather, cuffs, and quilted cuts to complete the entire get up. Channel the Lara Croft in you and heads will definitely be turning your way in no time. | Sure, Facebook and Twitter will remain the Kings and Queens of the social networking scene, but About.me is the court jester that everyone should look out for. The premise of the site is not to overthrow the existing networks, but to bridge the gap between every space you have on the web. |
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H&M and Uniqlo in Manila
Just when you thought F21’s hype died down – |
Andrew Garfield
The next building-swinging hero |
Harry Potter
An astronomical end to the iconic Harry Potter |
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–comes another massive whirlwind of retail therapy madness. In 2011, H&M and Uniqlo, are set to hit Manila under the SM Group of Companies. While there is no official press release as of the moment, the public’s buzz is more than enough to keep our fingers crossed!
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Having just appeared in the much-buzzed-about The Social Network, as Eduardo Saverin, best friend-turned-foe of Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew Garfield is fast becoming on everyone’s radar. Lately, he has been gaining momentum as one of Hollywood’s rising young actors.
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The first part of the final installment of Harry Potter was emotional, beautifully cinematographed and directed the perfect appetizer to the meaty main course that is to be served on July 2011. For non-readers, the final movie is where they witness the face-off against Voldomort, and unfold their inestimable love lives.
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P-Pop
Making fans feel “So Hot” and get “Crazy, Crazy” |
CamSur
Something a little more in the water |
Mercato Centrale
Organic food at its best and yummiest |
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A new brand of zippy, candy-color-wearing brand of music is invading our eardrums, P-pop. Influenced by fashion, TV and whatever yuppies are into these days, P-pop the product of meshing manic choreography, easy-to-bop-to beats and Taglish lyrics, making it easy for everyone to sing-along to like they did “Nobody” and “Sorry, Sorry”.
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The less populated Camarines Sur, Mecca for beach bums, watersports enthusiasts, and avid foodies, is striking up more heat as 2011’s prime beach spot. Whether it’s wakeboarding at the Camsur Watersports Complex, soaking on the hot-springs of Mount Isarog, aquatic lovers will never run out to things to do.
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Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City is where one can bid farewell to your organic food woes. It enables anybody to enjoy fresh tacos, and vegan cupcakes after taking a run around the vicinity, as well as to have breakfast in the enjoy the company of fellow health enthusiasts.
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Pokémon Black and White
“I wanna be the very best like no one ever was” |
Skins US
Sex, drugs, alcohol and raves |
Lindsay Lohan
Can Cady Heron be the queen plastic once again? |
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Although seemingly repetitive, Pokemon’s 5th generation game, Black and White, aims to be the optimum version with the new 3-D look, 3-on-3 battle system, and 156 brand new Pokemon to train and evolve. Pokemon Black and White will get the new generation’s gamers tied to their Nintendo DS exploring the Unova region in no time.
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In the UK, Skins was an iconic teen drama with tales of drugs, sex and the occasional handwringing and heartache. Trying to remake this brilliant show, MTV got their hands dirty in creating Skins US. With a MA (mature) rating, Skins US will surely be cramming as much drug-induced teen drama matched with googly-eyed love making to divert the viewing public from the preppy students taking over the boob tube.
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2010 was supposed to be Lindsay Lohan’s comeback year—but all hope came tumbling down when she failed drug tests, ditched court hearings, and was back in rehab. Reassuringly, her publicist released a statement that Lindsay has scripts to choose from when she is freed from rehab, granting her another chance to win that Academy Award she’s always wanted.
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*all photos from the internet
