Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Winners - Join the Next One Yourself!

Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Winners - Join the Next One Yourself!

They are here! The winning tees of Solo's His and Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest are out! Last November's His & Hers Graphic Tee Design competition themed "Musika" received over creative 200 entries.

Check out the 5 winning entries and its creators here:

Eargasm by Gino Jardinico features earphones dancing to good music

Musikang Pinoy by Jennieca Paulene Dayrit takes us back to the early meaningful years of Pinoy music

Rock My World, Hear My Heartbeat by John Theli Bien is all about a man and a woman’s music diversity

Music Love and Astronauts by Vincent Mark Baquiran is a vivid illustration of astronaut lovers keeping in touch through music

And my ultimate favorite: this interesting guitar graphic by Randy Pagatpatan named Gitarista.

Inspired yet? You can be Solo's next His and Hers Graphic Tee Design Contest winner! Show off your creativity this year with the Theme Pinoy Prints and Patterns!

Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Winners - Join the Next One Yourself!

Submission of entries is from May 1 to June 15, 2014! So, what are you waiting for?  Turn those ideas into an actual wearable tees by being one of the 3 winners of the next His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition!

Learn more about His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Competition mechanics and rules at http://www.solo.com.ph You can also like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mysoloonline or follow them on Twitter and Instagram: @MySoloOnline

Solo’s His & Hers Graphic Tee Design Winners - Join the Next One Yourself!

Superhero Complex

I have a superhero complex.

I'm not sure if this is an actual real-life condition; but in my head, a superhero complex refers to this intrinsic need to help other people out. I'm not sure when it started, but I'm pretty sure I've had a mild case of it even when I lived in Bangkok.

Anberlin shirt from the 2010 Anberlin concert / plaid cover-up from Forever 21 / distressed leggings from Romwe / sneakers from Pony

The first superhero complex case that I remember here in Manila, though, is when Ava was looking for a BlackBerry cassette-themed case and then again when she was looking for a certain newspaper. After that, everything just kept piling up. "Oh, you want that dress? It's your birthday soon, right? Let me get it for you." "Oh, you need a basketball? I haven't used mine in ages. Have it." "Oh, you need knee support? I've got some GCs you can use." You get the picture.

Quite recently, I tried to help someone out again, but things didn't work out quite as planned. That person ended up getting really disappointed and for a few days, I felt like a complete failure. I beat myself up over it. I talked to other people endlessly about how I could have done better, how I could've tried better and how I could have gotten the job done if given another chance.

And that's when it hit me: this wasn't even my problem to begin with… so why was I stressing out so much? Why did I give this person the power to hurt me when all that I wanted to do was lend a helping hand?

While I truly believe that this superhero complex is part of my nature, I have to admit that making other people happy isn't as easy as it used to be. Yesterday, I felt like I no longer had the power to make people happy, in general. I felt like, no matter what I did, it simply wasn't enough.

Today, however, someone reminded me that I don't need to try and make people happy. I can just be me and get the job done just as easily. And the people who don't find happiness from the way that I generally am simply aren't worth my time and effort.

When making people happy starts to feel like an actual struggle, it's time to stop. When they don't show even an ounce of gratitude or appreciation and you end up feeling worse than you did in the beginning, it's time to stop.

Being a superhero in the real world doesn't require being a superhero to the fullest extent. While there is nothing wrong with helping people out when it makes you feel good about yourself in the end, never let people walk all over you and make you feel inferior.

Coz I haven't done this pose in a while. XP

On the flip side, if somebody saves you in one way or another, do not forget to say thank you - sincerely and genuinely. Even if they just tried to save you but failed, the point is that they tried. Even a small amount of appreciation can save their heart from breaking. Keep hearts intact. Say thank you. Appreciate. :)

Dark Spot Removal from Face - 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Them

Dark Spot Removal from Face - 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Them

I generally don't have a lot of skin problems. In fact, aside from the occasional unexpected huge zit that appears smack in the middle of my nose or on my chin when I least expect it; I don't really have anything to complain about in terms of my facial skin.

However, I do have a lot of friends who have been complaining about unwanted dark spots recently (read more about dark spots here: http://dermatology.about.com/od/skincareproducts/a/darkspotcause.htm) and, being the superhero that I am, I have decided to try and help out a lil bit. Listen up coz the heat is currently unbearable in the Philippines and this is sure to be your saving grace!

Apparently, there are five very easy ways to get rid of dark spots on the face.

Dark Spot Removal from Face - 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Them

1. Wear Sunscreen.

If you tend to get a lot of dark spots, then start using some sunscreen. Ideally, you should use facial sunscreen all the time to prevent sun spots altogether. Just apply some half an hour before going out and re-apply as needed.

Ideally, you should go for quality sunscreen, though. If you go for something cheap, you might not prevent the sun's UV rays and get even worse skin problems because of it.

2. Use Lemon Juice.

That's right. Lemon juice is known to be very beneficial at dark spot removal. In fact, it can even reduce dark patches, freckles, melasma, age spots and rosacea. To make it work even better, add a bit of apple cider vinegar or honey to the mix.

3. Use Green Tea Extracts.

If you love to drink green tea, then you can keep the tea leaves in the fridge and make a pouch out of them. Then, once the pouch is cold enough, voila! Place it onto your face as needed to lighten any dark spots.

4. Use Sandalwood Powder.

Not everybody has sandalwood powder at home, but if you do, then you will be happy to know that it can remove dark spots, as well. Just mix some sandalwood powder with rose water and glycerin and leave the paste on your face for several minutes. If you don't have any rose water, though, then just use honey or milk to replace it instead.

5. Apply Milk to Your Face.

Milk can easily remove black spots and various other skin discolorations, as well. If you apply milk topically, the lactic acid will reduce the skin's pigmentation and even tone, lighten and brighten the skin's complexion. Just use a cotton ball and directly apply the milky ball to your face. Then, leave it there for about 10 minutes before washing it off. Easy peasy!

Naturally, these are just a few of the best homemade remedies that you can use for dark spot removal from face. For more speedy remedies on how to get rid of dark spots on the face, read this: http://www.speedyremedies.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-spots-on-face.html and this: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hyperpigmentation-hypopigmentation

Dark Spot Removal from Face - 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Them