On the never-ending quest to seek-out prolific writers, EXQUISITE International Magazine and the Manila Up! team welcome Michael Knulst to our international staff of contributing columnists. Dubbed a “growth expert”, he is a serial entrepreneur having built himself 4 multi-million-dollar businesses. He has worked with organizations like Adidas, Dale Carnegie, Vinci Oracle, Siemens, and more […]
by JANIE LACY MENTAL WELLNESS Did you know that mental health issues are common? Did you also know that mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. Therapy can help improve symptoms of many mental health conditions. In therapy, people can learn to cope with symptoms […]
In his column titled “Bless Your Business”, Michael H. Knulst shares unique stories and spiritual insights – offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the heart and soul of business. It is a compilation of heartwarming and thought-provoking yet inspirational material. Bless Your Business by Michael H. Knulst We are all looking for some form of success […]
by Mark Anthony King May 24, 2022 was an absolute tragedy. Unfortunately, it marks a situation that’s become so routine for America as a nation, that we’ve become emotionally desensitized to it. It has become far too easy to fall into hopelessness and temporary rage, only to forget about the lives lost shortly thereafter, as […]
Do you feel attacked, not good enough or like a bad person when someone criticizes you? Do you get defensive or throw a temper tantrum? If you are like most of us, it can be tough to hear criticism from others especially those close to us. Most people can react very angrily to what feels […]
by Angelina Kali Instagram : @angelina_kali LIVE FASHION While most designers try to reinvent themselves each year, Christophe Guillarme has a recurring theme in his designs and that is a celebration of femininity. He did not diverge from this theme in his AW22-23 collection that commemorated the fashion icon Josephine Baker; the American-born French […]
Edited by: Naiia Lajoie JUAN LE PRINCE is a fascinating character. Creating quite the buzz in the entertainment industry, you may have seen the Hispanic-English actor and model around high profile celebrity events. Having been on several Hispanic series as well as English TV shows, he most recently appeared as a returning guest star […]
Naiia Lajoie My So-Cal’d Life From the time of its inception in 2019, the California Regency Pageant has not taken place in-person since due to the pandemic. That is, until now. While this year marks the 4th annual occurrence of this affair, the CA Regency Pageant has only ever been showcased live twice – […]
By Attorney Robert Perkins, ESQ and Lauren Gabbaian Immigration Professor’s Corner Initial Registration Period: Employers must log on to their myUSCIS registrant accounts and submit an electronic registration and $10 registration fee for each cap-subject H-1B worker they intend to sponsor that year before the end of the registration period. Each registration simply requires […]
“Eyes are the windows to your soul,” Reema quotes, “but it’s your brows that tell the world what you’re really thinking.” Reema Khan built an empire on brows – seventy-five salons, one million customers – in Europe as well as right here in the USA. Reema reintroduced the centuries-old art of threading; a craft handed […]
YNG Zuck hasn’t dropped an official new album since 2020’s debut, “Corporate Sellout,” but it’s not like he’s exactly been quiet either – Zuck has been giving his fans a steady stream of singles, in lieu of a full-length album, all at once. 2021 saw the release of several high-profile singles, including “Get Right,” “Can’t […]
Model: Erin Ashley Guy @itserinashley | HMUA / accessories: Nadia Serpoosh @makeupnadiya.ca Stylist: Arezoo Jalali | Photography by Arezoo Jalali
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significantly longer visa wait times at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, but a recent policy update will make the process shorter for some nonimmigrant visa applicants. On December 23, the U.S. Department of State announced that consular officers have been authorized to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain […]
We all remember the carefree days we had to be able to travel, or go out on every whim; the times we wanted to go out to a swanky restaurant with family and friends without worrying about getting too close, or the privilege of throwing an extravagant party with a countless number of guests. In […]
KIKI WANG is an accomplished Award-Winning Hollywood Celebrity Fashion Designer. She not only dressed Hollywood award-winning movie stars, but also dressed celebrities from all around the world. She is one of most well-known Chinese American designers in Hollywood. Her story has been praised and published in many magazines, TV programs and social media globally. Her […]
By Angelina Kali Instagram : @angelina_kali LIVE FASHION Retail has suffered greatly during the lockdowns with ever greater competition from online shopping sites. The question is whether the traditional high street retailers still have a future. Of course they do. The critical factor is how they attract people to visit their outlet. The simple […]
By: Anglina Kali As traditional retail is facing an existential crisis due to the continuing exponential growth of online consumerism, retailers need to enhance their value in order to attract customers. They have to make it worthwhile for people to make the effort of visiting their outlet, rather than sit in the comfort of […]
By JAN EDWARDS Human trafficking: modern day slavery; exploitation. There are many terms used to describe it and it comes in many forms. Today there are over 43 million people enslaved around the world and 25% of them are children. No child should grow up having to work versus choosing what they want to […]
GILDA PINEDA DIONELA KINGDOM ADVENTURE In the small village of Rye in East Sussex, you will see a nostalgic Medieval Age place belonging to the 13th Century AD, in the midst of this age of electric cars and Korean-Pop band BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan-Bulletproof Boy Scouts). There is a street called ‘Mermaid Street’, cobbled and […]
by Jhoanna B. de Guzman PROVERBS 31 It is a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning, and I am enjoying my cup of coffee whilst listening to Jason Mraz’s “Sunshine Song” on repeat. Suddenly, a tear falls from my eye. I thought that the message delivered from a certain lyric was so pure. “Sometimes the sun shines […]
Naiia Lajoie My So-Cal’d Life The Covid-19 crisis amplified sociopolitical issues that were already problematic worldwide; the lack of equal opportunity education, the widening discrepancy of healthcare access between rich and poor communities, as well as glaring manufacturing factors that negatively impacted employment initially and the environment secondarily. While these talking points have been highlighted […]
MARICEL DIAZ SIAM LIVING Bangkok, Thailand While the rest of the world is still dealing with the extensive effects of COVID-19 in their respective countries and populations, MISS GRAND INTERNATONAL, a Thailand-based beauty pageant competition, was organized and successfully held this year in Bangkok, Thailand. With its aim to become the world’s leading international beauty […]
Justin Lutsky H20GRAPHY A year ago, if you would have said my social circle would include a healthy gathering of real-life mermaids, I most certainly would have sneered at the thought. Thanks to underwater photography, I now encounter mythical merfolk at almost alarming rate. I had no idea how many mermaid artists, performers, and enthusiasts […]
By: Naiia Lajoie The photographer adjusts the lighting; a strobe flashes, he checks his camera’s display screen. He looks pleased, and indicates to his model that he is ready to begin the session. Hair is in place, makeup is done, and the outfit selected befits the backdrop. The model takes a deep breath, closes […]
By: John R.F. Humphreys Increasing uncertainty fills the air as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the nation and engulfs the world. Daily, it is painful to watch as fear, panic, and death stab at the heart. But love, gratitude, and compassion brace themselves as a protective wall. In seeing how the world is reacting […]
By: James Wood You just had one of the best weeks of your life. A few days prior, you accepted a new job with a company that is doubling your salary; allowing you to work remotely from home and giving you the opportunity to make a great living. After a quick conversation with your […]
Exquisite International LOS ANGELES — Mayor Garcetti announced that Project Room, a Los Angeles-based design studio, has been selected as the winner of L.A. Lights the Way — a first-of-its kind competition to design and create a new standard streetlight for our city. “Los Angeles is a place where the world comes to inspire […]
Designer: Tatiana Shabelnik Photos by: Joe Garcia Designer : Couture Aprons Designer: Sophanna Sky Photos by: Joe Garcia Designer :the islander swin Designer : Tatiana Shabelnik Photos by:Arezoo JALALI Designer:James Giovanni Pan Photos by: Lumiere Curation
OUR PINOY PRIDE IN NYC In the late 90’s, the male-dominated film and advertising industry of the Philippines recognized Sylvia Zamora as the First Female Camera Person in Animation and eventually the First Female Director of Photography (Cinematography) in the country. Her trailblazing attitude and commitment to excellence garnered her the Best in Cinematography […]
With a lofty reputation as one of the most prestigious hotels on the French Riviera, Chateau de la Messardiere has a lot to live up to. All too often, establishments with massive reputations often fail miserably to live up to the hype. But this time, my stay far exceeded even my highest expectations. Chateau de […]
Framing your face perfectly at Bakshi Beauty & Spa With eyebrows being such a visible aspect of your face, getting them professionally done at Bakshi Beauty & Spa is well worth the investment when you are next in Paris. They specialise in combining threading, tweezing, waxing and microblading to achieve the perfect power brow. Their […]
By Angelina Kali The inaugural World Blogger Awards was held at the famous Hotel Martinez, Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival. Bloggers (with a combined total of followers in excess of 100 million) from around the world attended to pick up one of the prestigious gongs. With over 1 billion active users on Instagram […]
Bernard Bullen was born in Madrid. His father is British, which allowed Bernard a bilingual (English/Spanish) education. That would be the biggest gift of his life as it allowed him to launch an international career. Bernard is currently starring in the daily drama series BETTY IN NEW YORK on the Telemundo Network, based on the […]
GRAND ADVENTURE By: ANNA MARIE MATEESCU The Muscel region is located in the centralsouthern part of Romania, on the upper valleys of Dâmbovita River, Doamnei River and Târgului River, beneath the heights of the Fâgâras, Piatra Craiului and Iezer Mountains, making it an area with ones of the most interesting ethnographic features of the country. […]
What inspired you to do humanitarian work? I had been training in Qigong & Kung Fu since the age of 7. When I was 9 years old, I was in a serious accident that resulted in memory loss. My mother was distraught. The doctors had little to no hope for my recovery, but even at […]
Talk this way By: Tee Park FROM AVENGERS TO GAME OF THRONES, MASSIVE FRANCHISES ARE CAPPING OFF THEIR SAGAS THIS YEAR. WHICH BEGS THE QUESTION, WHY NOW? If I’m being dead honest with myself, the hype train for Avengers: Endgame did not hit me. It didn’t even slide by me. I was aware that the […]