Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Parade of Beauties

One of the highlights of the yearly Bb. Pilipinas pageant is the Parade of beauties along Araneta Center Cubao. On this event, the lovely ladies dressed in festive attire parade around the city. This year, they were made to wear a floral 1-piece bathing suit matched with a carnival headpiece. They wave to their fans each aboard a luxury car.


The parade gives us a good glimpse on who will eventually shine on the finals night. The ladies who made good impressions are:

Bb#1 Dane Felisse Marasigan

  

















Bb#2 Arienne Louise Calingo

Bb#3 Maria Gail Devora Tobes

Bb#4 Jessica Ramirez

Bb#8 Leitz Camyll Ang

Bb#12 Angelique de Leon

Bb#13 Sirene Sutton

Bb#17 Camille Manalo

Bb#18 Nelda Ibe

Bb#19 Rachel Peters

Bb#20 Christagale Borja

Bb#25 Clarice Villareal

Bb#28 Juliana Kapeundi

Bb#29 Karla May Manongsong

BB#33 Kristi Cequeña

Bb#38 Ana Patricia Asturias

Aren't the ladies lovely? Its only a few nights before the finals. The competition continues to heat up as the ladies level up their performance. The war among the fans also gets noisier than ever.

See you this coming Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Lets us together witness the crowning of our new queens. 

Bb. Pilipinas 2017 : JAG jeans fashion show

Last weekend our Binibinis participated in the annual JAG jeans fashion show, where they get to strut in the company's latest collections. The ladies in jeans showcases their beautiful curves. These are the one's that impressed.

Team White:

Bb. no. 3 Maria Gail Devora Tobes

Bb. no. 10 Jehza Huelar

Bb. no. 13 Sirene Sutton

Bb. no. 14 Sarah Jireh Asido

Bb. no. 26 Ruffa Nava

Bb. no. 31

Red Team:

Bb. no. 4 Jessica Ramirez

Bb. no. 6 Ma. Bejieleen Nama

Bb. no. 8 Leitz Camyll Ang

Bb. no. 19 Rachel Peters

Bb. no. 20 Christagale Borja

Bb. no 24 Dindi Joy Pajares

Bb. no. 32 Charmaine Elima

Who are your picks?

As the days drew closer to the finals, the ladies are becoming more and more competitive. The One's perceived as underdogs are now competing head to head with the major players, shaking the leaderboards of pageant enthusiasts. As the excitement heats up, play your cards well. In less than 3 weeks, we shall have our new Binibini queens. Do your best ladies. Show the world the beauty of a Binibini.     

*photo credits to BPCI

Bb. Pilipinas in their national costume part 3

Other noteworthy designs/inspirations for the traditional costumes are the following:

The Spanish inspired Filipiñana dress.

Bb. no. 33 Kristi Cequeña

The black details on the fiery red dress is truly eye catching. The neck piece and the monton de Manila scarf adds that authentic Spanish flavor. Ole ole!!!

Bb. no. 34 Gabriela Ortega

Gabriela is half Spanish so its just befitting she wears this Spanish inspired flamenco dress. The multilayered sleeves and skirt with rich embroidery displays the beauty in Filipino craftsmanship.


The Maranao inspired costume

Bb. no. 22 Chanel Olive Thomas

With all the ternos and other Spanish inspired dresses, this Maranao princess costume is a breath of fresh air. The rich details in red and gold showcases the rich culture of our brothers in Mindanao. The head dress, the fans and the veil, together with the intricate beadworks on the dress displays true Filipina royalty. Chanel Olive Thomas looks every inch a Muslim princess.


The Virgin Mary inspired costume

Bb. no. 32 Charmaine Elima

It may be a little bit too much, but the details and craftsmanship is just wow. The lovely face of Charmaine perfectly compliments the gown. Ethereal and classic.


The non traditional costumes

Costumes with inspirations from other sources.

Bb. no. 11 Kimberly Pajares

The skirt's fabric and the headpiece's beads may be T'boli, but the entire look is definitely not Filipino. No Filipino tribes has ever worn costumes depicted by this ensemble. Gorgeous as it may be, this is pure fiction.

Bb. no. 20  Christagale Borja

Another costume coming from an over creative mind. The details and the colors are just wow. Unfortunately, I don't see anything Filipino in it. Mexican perhaps?

Bb. no. 13 Sirene Sutton

A modern twist on the Philippine terno. The look is very avant garde. Perfect for Sirene who is a professional model. This one would be perfect for awards night or the SONA, but probably not for a National costume.

Other noteworthy dresses and presentation are:

Bb. no. 28 Juliana Kapeundi

This silver pastillas inspired ball gown is Santa Cruzan raedy. Flores the mayo is just around the corner. Let Juliana's sweet angelic face charm your heart to the festivities of May.

Bb. no. 31 Katarina Rodriguez

Katarina is undeniably the face of the competition. The gown in itself is also unspeakably amazing.
The pastel blue beads on the creme colored gown is relaxing to the eye. The whole picture is love, love, love.

So there goes my Bb. Pilipinas 2017 National costume review. Do you share the same insights? Who are your favorites?

* photo credits to BPCI

Bb. Pilipinas in their National costume part 2

The second most popular Filipiñana costume is the Maria Clara. This gives an authentic and conservative vibe to the overall Filipina look.

The following ladies rock in their Maria Clara gown.

Bb. no. 10 Jehza Huelar

This is a carnival queen inspired Maria Clara. Festive and decorative. The sarimanok inspiration gives the Mulawin vibe. A little bit on the fantasy side but the overall look maintains the classic Maria Clara aura. Jehza exudes the required regal presence.

Bb. no. 16 Larah Grace Lacap

Beauty in simplicity. That's what I like about this Maria Clara gown. In all its authenticity, The Maria Clara brings out that inner charm of the Filipina.

Bb. no. 17 Camille Manalo

Camille looks like she step out of a classic Filipino painting. The silver details on the white fabric are perfect combinations. The amulet and the headpiece make this ensemble Reyna Elena ready.

Bb. no. 23 Arah Salientes

I like the rich color and the patterns on this dress. The hardened panuelo and the full skirt exude classic elegance. Stunning indeed.

Bb. no. 38 Ana Patricia Asturias

This is certainly a favorite. It has all the elements of a Maria Clara gown. The headpiece, the panuelo, the choker, the abaniko and the drape around the waist. It may seem too much, but with the right combination of colors, patterns and texture, the right layering makes it perfect.

So who is the best in Maria Clara?  I would say its Bb. no. 38 Ana Patricia Asturias.


* photo credits to BPCI

The Binibinis in their national costume

Presenting this year's binibinis in their traditional costumes.

This first set is of the ladies wearing the traditional terno. The terno which in my opinion is the Filipina's national costume. Popularize by former first lady, Imelda Marcos. The terno is classy and regal. It brings out the elegance and sophistication of every Filipina who chooses to wear it.

A majoriy of this year's candidates chooses to wear the terno. Here are some of my favorites.

Bb. no. 1 Dane Felisse Marasigan

      

















Classic look with a great head piece.

Bb. no. 2 Arienne Louise Calingo

I love Arienne and I love this dress. Beautiful detail and I love the bust line. The fringe details on the sleeves adds drama. The mermaid cut adds height. Great presentation too by Arienne. Classy and elegant. Easily the best in Terno.

Bb. No. 5 Joselle Mariano

  

















The hand painted details is WOW.

Bb. no. 7 Jennyline Malpaya

The gold embroidery matches the white gown perfectly. The long fringes on the sleeves reminisces the ones on Venus Raj's years ago. With her hair side swiped with soft wavy curls, Jennyline is the epitome of a beautiful Filipina.

Bb. no. 8 Leitz Camyll Ang 

 

















Easily one of my favorite gown. The color, the cut and the embroidered details are just amazing. Camyll surely looks expensive and very regal in this creation. The feathered fan is a perfect combination.

Bb. no. 12 Angelique de Leon

 

















The whole ensemble is just perfect. The top is gorgeously embroidered and look at that flowy bottom with textured details. Angelique is a picture of a very lovely Filipina. Another one for best in Terno.

Bb. no. 14 Sarah Jireh Asido

 
















I love the touch of pink and that ribbon like detail running from the bust line to the sleeves. The pearl beadings add glamour to the entire look.

Bb. no. 15 Mariel de Leon

What can i say? Gorgeously Imeldific!!! The gown screams WOW!!! Mariel looks every inch a winner.

Bb. no. 19  Rachel Peters

The look is similar to that of Angelique's but this one has petal appliques instead of a purely embroidered top. To say the least, Rachel is lovely.

Bb. no. 21 Jamaica Ambal

A beautiful Filipiñana wedding dress.

Bb. no. 27 Beatrice Valente

I like the simplicity of the gown. The color is perfect. The detail running through the center adds height. Red carpet ready.


Overall, my best Terno is that of Bb. no. 2 Arienne Calingo, while my best in terno is Bb. no. 15 Mariel de Leon.  

* credits to BPCI for the pictures.