Hair Gossip: mimi is so recycling patsy's hairstyle

i just come upon this picture posted by Mimi in her facebook, she's debuting her new hairstyle before the new year...

and here's Patsy, circa middle of 2009... with of course the same bang-in-the-front hairstyle...

one word... banginzzzz.....

MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS

I hope it's not too late for me to wish y'all reader a very Merry Christmas ...

I was too busy preparing for my open house, which was a blast... though the number of guests is declining (my favorite cousin was too busy too come).

We all know that YNTM has ended (Congratulations Jane), that particular thing has gotten me busy for the whole December.

This year I can sense that the Christmas spirit has gone down a bit, our Candle Lite Night at church is one visible proof of it. Last Christmas, we have 12 group of carolers participated but this year there were only four, and judging by the quality of their performance we can tell that they're not all into it.

However the amount of legs we can see during the Xmas Eve and Xmas Day mass was increasing, thanks to more affordable razor and hair remover.

Enough with the sarcasm , all I can say is I enjoy this Christmas becacuse it's a different feel compare to the previous years... anyway, happy holidays

R.I.P. - Brittany Murphy

On Sunday, December 20, 2010 actress Brittany Murphy passed away.

Brittany starred in movie like 8 Mile, may her soul rest in peace.

YNTM Finale: Yey's Next Top Model Is...

After 2 weeks delay (I was busy with the Christmas preparation and stuff), YNTM is back !!! It's the season finale you guys, so we're going to know who'gonna be crowned as the next top model...

Just a brief news from the world of pageants, Miss Gibraltar, Miss Kaiane Aldorino won Miss World 2009, yay!!!

"nice trophy by the way"

So last time in the double elimination episode of YNTM (back to YNTM guys...), the-oh-so-cheerful-Patsy and the-oh-so-confident-Lora were eliminated, poor them... one more steps to become the winner and POOF! Atan decided to send them home...

The Top 2 are oh-so-blonde-Jane and the oh-so-charming-Sheilla. Before that I'm going to introduce both of the girls briefly and why do they deserve to be on top.

First, we have Sheilla a down to earth girl, who shines at the near end of the competition with her sell-able quality, she shines in her commercial, but will she be able to do high fashion?

Then, we have Jane, the outspoken girl from a small town. With a big dreams she has the drive to excel in the competition but her confidence often mistaken as arrogance, can she take the title without letting her personality stand in her way?

We're gonna find out soon...

Atan Visited The Girls

Atan visited the girls to have a personal talk with them, this is not just an ordinary chit-chat, in this, Atan was able to see who has more passion to become YNTM

Sheilla talks about her family and their influence to her, she have go against all odds to do what she has done today. She proved to Atan that she has the strength and it shows in her performance. She takes good picture week to week and shows consistency.

Jane who claimed that every week in the house was a challenge for her, she admitted that she dislikes her makeover, but she get over it and do her best.

Atan agreed with her that a model shouldn't let stuff like haircut as a barrier for them to do their best. Jane explains to Atan that she's real all the time and doesn't want the judges to see her as fake.

Atan left the girls with an Atan Mail, which contained their script for tomorrow assignment, Cover Gurl Commercial !!!

The Commercial

The girls are in Paris and what's more perfect to do a commercial than in the busy Cafe in the streets of Paris.

They have to portray two Parisian aristocrats trying to flirt with Parisian men, they have to say a bit French and kiss the French guy.

Sheilla was too shy to do the kissing scene, she have problem to pronounce the French words. She keeps smiling all the time and manage to keep her energy high.

Jane have problem with kissing other guy than her boyfriend, moreover she never kiss a scruffy dude before. That didn't held her back tho as both of them done a really good job, Jane's French is even convincing...

"Sheilla with one of the model"

The day doesn't end there, the girl continue with their Cover Gurl print ad photoshoot... which was shot by one of the judges...

Both of them do great job.... the cosmetic that they're advertising is one of Cover Gurl latest line the Glo Lip Gloss, which is claimed to make your lips glow... the product is aimed for women age 18 - 30...

Even Ash, winner of the first season is there to give them moral support

The Runway a.k.a Final Challenge

Now it comes to one of the most important aspect of YNTM, the runway challenge, this time Sheilla and Jane is doing a fashion show for a new designer in Paris, CoCo LaBouche

Skipped the Ms Carl and Ms Wan parts, the day of the runway show is happening, Sheilla and Jane were kinda shock to be at the backstage of a real runway show... the theme of the design is simply street chic plus some couture-ish type of style which I don't have any idea what's it all about...

The show was opened by Ash, winner of YNTM Season 1

So far both of them do well in the runway, Sheilla got a bit problem dressing up quick and almost trip on her way but she quickly pick up her pace.

Jane doing it like a pro, even the designer was satisfied with her overall performance...

The evening was a blast for both of them, and they have make Atan proud...

The Judging

Both Sheilla and Jane wears designer clothes at the judging, there are no guest judge as Atan claimed that only the judges that know them from day one can decide the winner.

They were judged based on their portfolio, commercial and runway walk.

First, is their Cover Gurl commercial, both of them was doing great, tho both of them showing some weakness. Sheilla have problem with her diction (anyone have problem speaking French) and Jane's smiles sometimes came across as to fake.

Portfolio #1, Jungle Shoot

Sheilla was a bit shy in the photo while Jane wins this round by showing her darker side...

Portfolio #2, Ghost Shoot

Once again Jane ruled this photoshoot, but Sheilla was praised as despite her phobia she managed to go on with the photoshoot.

Portfolio #3,Summer Beach Shoot

Sheilla was the best in this one, although Jane did quite well too.

Portfolio #4, Paris Shoot (Handbags)

Sheilla shows her couture-ity in this one, everything works well for her. Jane has a good but not great picture.

Portfolio #5, Cover Gurl

They both done equally well, it makes the judges decision quite hard.

The Runway

Sheilla have the face of high fashion and Jane has fierce walk, Sheilla have problem at the backstage but the way she handle the stress was praised, Jane may not be suitable for Paris but she can do well in Milan.

So, who's the winner?

After much deliberation, the judges agreed that the winner of Yey's Next Top Model is...

JANE !!!

After the announcement, teary eyed Sheilla was comforted by Atan, despite her loss Sheilla thought that Jane deserve the win and support her.

Then, new winner of YNTM, Jane celebrated her victory with the judges...

"I'm Yey's Next Top Model... Yay!!!!"

Jane was chosen as the winner for her high classy look and fabulous portfolio, she's versatile and also a good runway model...

CONGRATULATIONS JANE !!!

New Year, New Show, New Attitude

Few more days before 2010, thegossipgeek will be re-branded, no more messing around with other people lives, one of my new year resolution is I want to stop jeopardizing my relationship with other people, plus I'm not Erin Silver...

so starting on New Year's Eve, I'll be presenting a new blog shows called The Bridge, which is a story about friendship set in the one and only UNIMAS, my beloved campus...

I've been building the plot since early of the year, but I'm too busy with Yey's Next Top Model, with YNTM Season 2 ending soon I will have time to work on The Bridge... I like to create drama, so creating a real one will mess my life so why not create a fictional drama with fictional character based on non-fictional story. The main character will be a women, cause there are so many drama that I can create with this gender... a male character won't be as expressive as a female one, right now I'm still searching my lead role, any suggestion?

more sneak preview, next year this blog will still be your hub of stress-relief, i'll still keep some column but some column will be ended due of the low ratings...

so don't forget to visit me once a while...

greed has gotten me

we never know how far someone can go for money,

my friend rented off his beloved car so he can eat, by the end of the day he complained about how he hate it so much, how he hate the foreign smell after his car is returned.

same thing goes to me, I've been warned and I've read it in the news but desperation leads me to mistakes that i regret doing until now.

I've gave my account number to some stranger who told me that he will pay me small amount of money if I've done some simple job.

I just gave the account number cause I was like what's the worse could happened if the guy know my account number, I was so naive, it's 2000s people can do anything with all the technology and stuff... so recently I've learned that people can actually steal from your bank given that they know your account number

it takes time, 3 months your account is good, no scratch... and few months later... POOF!!! everything's gone. I've learned that the thief only need your account number and in times they will try to figured out your account router number (have no idea what that is), once they've figured that out they will steal every cents in your bank.

I don't know whether this is some conspiracy theory or whatever, but i can imagine the worst case scenario that could happened, i'm so stupid, now i need to open a new account and close this account, that's the only thing i can do now... so guys when someone that's hard to be trusted asked for your account number, think again, you may gain something today but you'll lose a lot tomorrow...

TAYLOR'S WEEKLY WRAPPED UP

It's the first week of December, it's the month of Advent and soon Christmas will come, it's holiday month but all I do is spend my month vacation staying home babysitting my nephew and niece... you thought it was boring, NOOO !!! I got plenty activities done for the whole week.

I've decorated our Christmas tree, which I think is too small for our living room. the 5' tree needs a little makeover this year, so I feel like giving a twist in its design by putting flowers instead of typical Christmas ornament and what do I got for all that effort, my mum think the whole idea of making a Christmas Tree looked like Cherry Blossom is nonsense. In the end, I have to stick up with the common design., boring but at least it saves my ear from hearing all those critiques made by the carolers.

Speaking about caroling, as usual i wasn't invited to joined (again!!!), I wasn't thinking about doing carols for my neighborhood this year anyway...

I'm too addicted to Lady Gaga, caroling wasn't in my mind at all

This year, i thought we've bought too much Christmas garlands, so I decorated our kitchen to make it look more festive, i'd like to show y'all some pics but that will make my parents upset.

Yes, I'm watching GLEE, the mid season finale will be next week, can't wait for that episode.

I'm using my sister's children as my guinea pig for my latest recipe, which is McFlurry... it's like watching Hell Kitchen, i just screamed at them and they all do the work, it doesn't matter if they do good or bad, all I know is I need to scream and cuss... nasty... my 5 year old nephew's hand was all red from smashing the cookies into pieces, yup we're making Oreo McFlurry... I'm an evil uncle...

On Saturday, Ebi Kornelis from Akademi Fantasia 5 came here for the programme held by Sabah Agricultural Park... he's really engaging with the crowd, and I think he gains a lot of weight. If I were him I will fired my make-up artist for making his face looked pale - in a bad way that is. I know it's the season of vampire but seriously, man doesn't look good with 1 inch layer of powder in their face.

FYI, Ebi is the guy with the Dutch Lady hat and I have to be honest that Starry shirt won't make you look thinner Ebi

Star World (Astro CH711) is showing re-runs of 90210 (Season 1), I never thought the show can be addictive, I just want to watch another episodes, in fact I am downloading the episodes of Season 2.

I've got myself a haircut on Sunday, i regret it but I paid RM8 for it, so I think it's worth it. Now i looked like New Kids From The Block in their earlier days...

Yup, that's my new hairstyle, only less curlier

I think that's for it now, see you in my next post, and don't forget to check this blog next week, it's the finale of Yey's Next Top Model. Who do you think will win this time?

YNTM Episode 10: The Black, The Blonde, The Heavy and The Ugly

The Top 5 flew to Paris in their journey towards becoming the Yey's Next Top Model, forget about jet lag they have to go through a couture crash course. Then they climb the Eiffel Tower for their next photoshoot. Failing to adapt Tatang was sent home.

Patsy survived another elimination and she was devastated and scared.

Lora was sure she was not going home this week because of her strong portfolio.

Jane finally feel the pressure being in the competition.

"I never get this nervous, but it's Top 4 and I just want to be in the final".

Back at the house the girls recieved their Atan Mail which said "Who knows French?"

The girls were assigned another go-see where they have to meet five French designers. They were given only map and nothing else...

With a bit knowledge in speaking French, Jane has an advantage.

Sheilla was a little bit slow, finally she came up with an idea to pay a man to guide her.

Lora decided to meet the farthest designer so she won't collide with the other girls, but her method takes it toll when her taxi stuck in a Paris' traffic jam.

Patsy was blurred and couldn't find her way.

The go-see was a challenge, Patsy and Lora were disqualified because of their lateness.
The challenge is won by Jane, she won designers clothes and garments.

Later, the girls decided to take the day off and went to the nearest restaurant.

Patsy confessed to the other girls that she doesn't see herself in the Top 3 because she thinks she's ugly. Lora beg to differ and told Patsy that the girl with the least potential is her because of her personality during judging.

Jane then told them that she hates her blonde hair and pretend to like it in front of the judges. It's her strategy I guessed.

Then they were taken to a studio for their next photoshoot, Paris is known for The Louvre which is an art museum, thus their next photoshoot will involved them in a work of art.. with a twist.

Before the shoot start, Ms Wan told them that this week two of the girls will be going home instead of one. The news put pressure on the girls and cause their performance to go down a bit.

• Sheilla - Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus
• Lora - Leonardo Da Vinci's Monalisa
• Jane - Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe
• Patsy - Johannes Vermeer's Girl With The Pearl Earrings

Lora find the shoot a bit difficult because of the lack of dynamic pose. In the end, she failed to impress Ms Wan.
Sheilla's body language is amazing.
Jane need to let it out. Her photo shoot is easy but she have to be less melancholy.
Patsy find it very difficult to embody the painting.

The Judging

The judging is based on their go-see and photoshoot, Ms Amal from Seventeen magazine is guest judge.
Jane was praised for winning the go see, Atan told her that she offended one of the designer and it was not a good thing, her photo wasn't phenomenal but she still look pretty.
Lora was then again lost in her lack of presence. Her photo is so-so and the most worrying thing about her is she wasn't booked by any of the designer.
Patsy's photo was OK and she was told that the reason for her still being in the competition despite of her weak body of work is her drive, unfortunately the judges felt like she's losing it.
Sheilla's picture although not that great but is still the best in the bunch, Atan likes her commitment. Although she didn't win the challenge, one designer told Atan that Sheilla was booked for a real fashion show by one of the designer after she graduated from YNTM.

Elimination

Atan called Sheilla first.

Jane, Lora and Patsy was called at the bottom three.

Jane was called for her harsh exterior but she looks like a model in person compare to the other girls.
Patsy's personality wins people heart but her determination is going down.
Lora's body of work is impressive and her runway walk is one of the best but her personality cause her to be defeated.

Atan gives Jane her photo and Lora and Patsy were eliminated.

Which means we will see Sheilla and Jane at the finale.

sehati berdansa steps up to damnation

there's nothing else to do on saturday night than browsing on local TV channel,

so there's a reality show called 'Sehati Berdansa' in astro CH104 (RIA) which is in its third season now. I'm not it's big fan in fact I only watch it to see Didie Alias perform.

Sehati Berdansa is a show with the similarity with Dancing with the Stars, one of it is the show casts D-lists celebrity...

I mean they can boost the rating if they can get Mawi or Erra Fazira participate... sadly they can only get Oshin (she's from a girl group Lips, remember... I don't think so)...

okay so straight to the point, last week Sehati Berdansa had followed the footsteps of Akademi Fantasia by introducing SBMASUK, which is similar to AFMASUK.... got no clue, go search in Wikipedia.

Remember when Linda (AF2) is eliminated, people in Sabah was so frustrated they want to boycott the show, that's when the idea of AFMASUK originated, to make the fans happy, but apparently after that is introduced the ratings start to get lower and lower.

Is SBMASUK a better idea to boost Sehati Berdansa's rating or is it just a conspiracy to pulled Didie back into the show... I don't know... you'll be the judge...

farewell sweet tooth

i was browsing our local news today and found out this one in MSN

Malaysia may end up sugar subsidy to curb Malaysian from getting too much sugar in their food.

Apparently, the obesity percentage among Malaysians has rise from 16 percent to 29 percent in 10 years

*I don't blame the obese people, but serve you right now one glass of teh tarik will cost you RM3.00...

if the government did end up this subsidy, sugar price will rise about 70 percent than it's current price, currently a kilogram of sugar costs RM1.45 and without subsidy it'll cost RM2.45 per kilo

On the bright side, we could see decline in diabetes and obesity cases and the government can saves up to RM720 million slashing the sugar subsidy...

my advice, stock up !!!

Seeing RED

It’s World AIDS Day(1st December), this month is more than just wearing the red ribbon on your chest, as a part of the community and supporting the effort that people do to raise awareness about AIDS, thegossipgeek/TAYLOR is doing a little public service announcement to help raise awareness to my blog reader…

AIDS is caused by HIV virus which is transmitted from human to human via body fluid contact, e.g. semen, blood, vaginal fluid, etc.

HIV is transmitted through various ways including:

• Sexual intercourse
• Blood transfusion using contaminated blood
• sharing of needles
• piercing and tattooing with unsterilized utensils

What to do if you’re infected?

• There’s no way of telling a person is infected with HIV or not except by blood test, so go check yourself.
• The test used antibody test to check for CD4, antibody produced by the body when HIV had infect the person. The CD4 level can only be detected at least 3 months after infection. So go do the test 3 months after the date you think you’re infected.
• When the virus enter the host (you!) for the first time, the host will get flu symptoms which last for weeks and disappear long after that, the virus is not dormant during this time but it is invading the lymph node and destroying the immune system.
• When doing the test, find health practitioner that’ll give you counselling, most people don’t know what to do when they find out they’re HIV-positive.

How to avoid getting infection?

• The safest way is to stay away from sex, practice monogamy…
• practice safe sex
• don’t share needles
• verify that the blood is not contaminated when doing blood transfusion

Do Something… Make a difference