Monthly Archives: August 2012

Style by Liza Ilarde

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Heart2Heart likes how Liza Ilarde, Editor in Chief of Style Weekend Magazine, documents her outfits of the day 🙂  I put them together here

 shopping at the new lucky chinatown mall in binondo! #oldnavy coat, #topshop long-sleeve striped top, #levis vintage corduroy jeans from my kuya, #prada boots, #lancel bag, plushy brooch from hong kong.

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post-concert glow (pawis and paos). #esprit shirt, #levis faded black jeans cut to shorts, #helmutlang jacket, #gucci boots, #bench socks, #lesportsac slingbag. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #tearsforfears

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cirque du soleil’s saltimbanco opening night at MOA arena. #marnixhandm coat, #bananarepublic gray knit dress, #rustylopez booties, #louisvuitton epi leather pochette, #theramp necklace, #oxygen silver cuff. 

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werqin. werq it. #gaultierjeans jacket, #oxygen men’s pants, kids’ souvenir T-shirt from egypt, #primadonna brogues, #louisvuitton slingbag, #bench belt.

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i wish i could say that this is my weekend outfit but i can’t. because today was shoot day. but no outdoor shots due to rain. (woooh it’s windy up here!) #collezione men’s shirt, #mango shorts, #native shoes (best for wet weather), #springfield slingbag, #burberry belt, #rayban sunnies, and always a #goody rubber band around my wrist.

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ngarag look every friday. closing. #jcrew cardigan, #topshop dress, #unarosa leggings, #coach flats, vintage belt.

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at the marc by marc jacobs fall 2012 fashion show at greenbelt5. #handm H&M top, #cos skirt, #rustylopez booties, #fendi bag.

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today’s outfit: waterproof from head to toe. just in case i had to wade through baha in intramuros. (thank god i didn’t.) #mango raincoat, #dvfxgap kids’ T-shirt, #muji men’s shorts (i call these my chef shorts), #burberry rainboots, #longchamp bag, #rafe belt, specs from seoul.

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interviewed applicants all afternoon for an editorial-assistant position. anyone interested?? #trinaturk jacket, #U tank top, #bananarepublic trousers, #bensherman flats, #furla belt, specs from seoul, arm party. 

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default rainy-day outfit for cinemalaya at CCP. #anneklein raincoat, #esprit long-sleeved knit top, #paulsmith jeans and belt, #marimekko rainboots, #payless socks, #longchamp bag, #coccinelle scarf.

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another AM-to-PM look for today. this is at the G-star raw opening. later i add something sparkly for the benchingko premiere. #foldedandhung dress, #collezionec2 waterfall cardigan, #primadonna flatforms, #fendi bag, glasses from seoul, DIY neckalce with #tods keychain.

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channeling chanel for my AM-to-PM look: shoot, meeting, event. #muji cardigan, #benchbody tank top, #bananarepublic skirt, #geox flats, real and faux pearls. 

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brown on brown on brown for lunch at romulo café QC. it was raining when i left the house this morning! mom’s vintage raincoat, #c2collezione faux tie-dye men’s T-shirt, #herbench pants, #prada boots, #avon giveaway tote.

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matchy-matchy at the tod’s f/w press presentation at the peninsula manila. #etro shirt, #rhetteala skirt, #matthews slingbacks from #cmg, necklace from bangkok, #gucci sunglasses, #tods signature tote (not mine, for posing purposes only!)

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cover shoot at twin oaks showroom. #britishindia jacket, #u tank top, #paulsmith jeans, #theramp flatforms, #burberry belt, arm party. 

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 baha mode this morning. #mango raincoat, #c2collezione faux tie-dye T-shirt, #esprit pants cut to shorts, #burberry rainboots, #avon giveaway tote bag, which i use for all my office basura (getting heavier by the day!). 

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closing today. do not disturb! #jcrew cardigan, #foldedandhung tank top, #unicahija skirt, leggings from tiangge, #fitflop patent clogs (bagay sa ulan). 

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at the 34th anniversary event of jul b dizon at edsa shang this afternoon. vintage cardigan, vintage top, #paulsmith skirt, #forever21 wedges, #louisvuitton epi pochette, vintage brooches.

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on the way to privé for the belvedere vodka/plains & prints party for liz uy. #randyortiz for #myth men’s jacket, #jeromelorico for #foldedandhung men’s shirt, #CPSchaps black jeans, #hogan patent boots. 

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after three days of hibernating, it’s back to the real world. #peruna shirt, #greyhound skirt, #paulsmith booties, vintage necklace, arm party. 

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late for my shoot at manila hotel. #forever21 top, #gap pants, #dexter flats, necklace from bangkok.

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acacia hotel in alabang for the fitflop launch. #oxygen top, maxi skirt from bali, #bimbaandlola wedges, #terranova necklace. 

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dinner at cova. #randyortiz for #bench men’s shirt, #marcbymarcjacobs black jeans, #hogan patent boots, #rafe bag, #burberry belt, gold necklaces

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magsaysay reunion at whitespace. the hubby’s side of the family. and of course he failed to tell me our branch was supposed to wear green (see green dot on name tag). #laundry dress, #fox cardigan, #prada sandals, #louisvuitton pochette.

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in honor of today’s cover, i wore a dress from rhett eala’s first collection for plains & prints. #plainsandprints dress, #mix cardigan, sandals from bali, #prada belt.

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hangin’ with my kuya before he and his fam fly back to the states. #souk tunic, leggings from bangkok, #forever21 wedges, #armparty

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attire requested at manila hotel centennial ball: formal #filipiniana. #piña jacket from #lulutangan’s #indigenouscouture collection, worn over #rhetteala gown, #aranaz gold wood minaudière. #manilahotel

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 it’s a work-in-front-of-the-computer-all-day kinda day so comfort is key. #bench shirt, skirt from hong kong, #cardams maryjanes. 

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marni x H&M loot. #marnixhandm #marni #handm

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lunch meeting at ilustrado, intramuros. dad’s vintage #olegcassini shirt, #bcbgmaxazria skirt, #geox flats, #furla belt, #gucci sunglasses. 

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 late sunday lunch at the mall before gym. wearing my #nike dri-fit workout shirt with a #zara skirt and #ipanema flip-flops. 

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pullout attire: biggie shirt, stretchy leggings, comfy flats, light bag. thrifted african men’s shirt, #tango leggings, #primadonna flatforms, #toryburch eco bag, #rayban aviators. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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the reason for the professionally done makeup: attended the book launch of habitat for humanity at the peninsula manila. #burberry dress, #lyn heels, #ninewest bag, assorted gold bangles and bracelets. #outfitofthenight 

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haay busy day today! outside JC buendia’s atelier after our shoot. #mint jacket, #diesel T-shirt, #clubmonaco puzzle-print skirt, #toryburch heels, #lancel bag, #gucci sunnies, #mcdonalds coffee. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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long weekend? what long weekend? NAIA4 this morning, off to tacloban for work (and hopefully some play). #c2collezione cardigan, #marnixhandm sleeveless top, #wrangler cargo pants, #native shoes, #rayban aviators, #carlton slingbag. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #mixedprints #printonprint

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shoot day in tacloban! #vintage top, #giordano men’s shorts, #crocs sandals, #handm hat, #rayban aviators. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #mixedprints #printonprint

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another day, another shoot. this time at rafael’s farm in babatngon, leyte. top from #thelandmark, #herbench harem pants, #native shoes, #carlton slingbag, #handm hat, #rayban aviators

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what i wore to the estée lauder press con. men’s shirt from #thelandmark, #marcbymarcjacobs jeans, #carolinaherrera flats, #furla belt. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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Dove Wants You To Reveal Your Glowing Skin

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 Do you have what it takes to Reveal your Glowing Skin?  

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Dove has always been at the forefront of celebrating real beautySeveral years ago, Dove made waves with its Real Beauty campaign which resonated in the hearts of women all over the world because it made women realize that being beautiful did not have to mean possessing supermodel features. Being beautiful was as simple as having soft, smooth and glowing skin.

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Today, Dove continues to pave the way for Filipinas to reveal their real beauty to the world with its latest campaign that urges every Filipina to Reveal her Glowing Skin. Dove calls on women who possess beautiful glowing skin and confidence and can be sources of inspiration to others through their own unique life stories. Ten women who best represent and epitomize the ideals of the beauty brand will be the faces of Dove’s new campaign, starring in their very own billboard on Edsa and as well as a  grand photo exhibit at the end of the year.

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 “For over a decade, Dove has given women across the world a platform to showcase their real beauty,” stares Dove Brand Manager Jules Gollayan.  Here in the Philippines, the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign is aimed at magnifying the importance of bringing back confidence to women by making their glowing skin and inner beauty shine through.”

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Being part of the Dove movement takes only a few simple steps. To get that billboard-worthy beautiful glowing skin, aspiring Dove women should use Dove Beauty Bar for seven days. More than just a cleansing bar Dove contains ¼ moisturizing cream that makes skin smoother and softer. It gently yet effectively works from within resulting to beautiful glowing skin.

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After taking Dove’s 7-day challenge, users should take a close-up picture of themselves and upload it on Dove’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Dove). Uploading of entries will be until October 31. 10 women will be featured from among the entries who will be given the privilege to represent the essence of real beauty as envisioned by Dove.

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Renowned fashion photographer Sara Black joins the Dove team for the second time as she peeps through the lens to capture Dove’s real beauties in awe-inspiring photographs. Black recently published her book “When I look in the Mirror” which featured a diverse group of women in ‘un-retouched’ photos to celebrate every woman’s unique and individual beauty. For the latest Dove campaign, Black will interpret 10 inspiring stories of real women and how their inner beauty and strength were able to break social barriers.

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Working alongside Black are some of the country’s top female photographers, among them Joan Bitangcol, Isa Lorenzo and Pilar Tuason. The pictures will be used in the new Dove billboard and also in a grand exhibit slated later this year.

Dove’s latest campaign is definitely more than skin deep. Beyond the search for women with exceptionally beautiful and glowing skin is a celebration of a woman’s new-found confidence that stems from taking good care of one’s self. Through the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign, the world’s trusted beauty bar hopes to encourage more Filipinas to let themselves be seen and heard, and serve as role models to their peers.

Thank you DOVE for making every woman feel beautiful inside and out.  Everyone has natural beauty and that is what Dove is all about which is why Heart2Heart loves DOVE! 🙂  Upload your photo in Facebook and get a chance to be one of the ten women to be in the Dove billboards!!

Previous entry:

Dove Hair Care Now Unveiled in the Philippines January 27, 2012

 Real Women Experienced the Difference with Dove Hair Care June 2, 2012 

Dove’s Haircare Flickability June 2, 2012 

Thank you Sara Black for my photo!  I am shy but Sara made me feel comfortable and made me feel beautiful 🙂  And that is what Dove is all about- feeling beautiful for who you are

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I liked what another woman wrote 🙂

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Lunch with Pam at Cerveseria

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We were so happy that Pam was in town for work!!  And we managed to sneak in a lunch with her at of course a Spanish restaurant, Cerveseria.  We always try to choose Spanish food to reminisce our days in Madrid.  Too bad we missed Ana and Babylyn and our one and only guy, Gippy! 

Previous entry:  The Stock Market September 28, 2008 

Terry’s March 28, 2009 

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Pam chose this unique dish, Chorizo with hazelnut chocolate 🙂 

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Celebrate The Love of All Things Spanish at Rustans

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CELEBRATE THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS SPANISH AT THE RUSTAN’S CORAZON DE ESPAÑA SPANISH FESTIVAL 2012

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The vibrant lifestyle of Spain is at the center of the premiere department store, Rustan’s, all month of September, in celebration of the rich, cultural heritage of the land closest to our hearts and history.

In cooperation with the Embassy of Spain in Manila, The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines known as La Camara, Metrobank Card, Rustan’s Supermarkets, and Stores Specialists, Inc;  Rustan’s “Corazon de España” unveils the fashion, workmanship, and flavors the passionate Castilian country is best known for.  With shared traditions, style, and experiences that have become the bridge between our countries’ cultures – Rustan’s unveils a new collection in all departments that is sure to captivate your interest.

Peppered with exciting events, showcases, and special privileges Corazon de España Spanish Festival 2012 at Rustan’s will feature the most elusive gathering of Spain’s world-renowned luxury brands in exciting settings and activities that they are best experienced. Home décor classics such as Lladro will highlight a special exhibition entitled, “La Vida Lladro”, the centuries-old, specially crafted porcelain figurines and home décors displayed in their finest gleam.  The ladies, on the other hand, shall be treated to the romance and refined craftsmanship of “BellezaEspaña”, an exhibition on Spain’s most desirable veils and fans, with lace from traditional Spanish craft label Volart worn by no less than Queen Sofia, as well as a showcase of the loveliest Castilian couture and accessories from fashion labels PerlasMajorica and Hoss.

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The men, on the other end, will be captivated by a well-curated peek of Spain’s refined rugged aesthetic, courtesy of Pedro del Hierro, Massimo Dutti, Springfield, and Zara.

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The kids should not be missed, surely, as Neck & Neck, Spain’s most popular kid’s wear brand formally premieres its colorful line of children’s ready-to-wear in an afternoon filled with fun, thrill, and excitement kids know best.

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And for more scent-sational Spanish shopping, fall madly for the olfactory joys of Hierbas de Ibiza, Gotas de Oro Classica, Gotitas, FamosinCalber and Para mi Bebe, as they take center stage in every Rustan’s fragrance department.

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Such love for España is sure to guarantee a shopping frenzy, so Rustan’s and MetrobankCard gives it’s shoppers the heart of Spain to hold and take home, with every grand purchase.  Get a limited-edition Corazon de España canvas bag for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P5,000ofRustan’s Spanish merchandise. Use your Metrobank credit card and receive a Corazon de España canvas bag for just a P3,000 – for the whole month of September.

And just what is a celebration sans good food and wine? Rustan’s Supermarkets join the month-long celebration with the “Taste of Spain”, of weekends filled with the finest and fondest assortment of Spanish cheeses, wines, and cold cuts from deli greats such as JamonIbericoBellota and GraciaBaquero. For those who want the Spanish taste to last a lifetime, join the CocinaEspanol Spanish Cooking Demos and discover, first hand the joys of cooking with authentic terra cotta cookware from Graupera and paelleras from Garcima.

The heart of Spain is well, alive, and brimming with passion this September, with the finest goods to have, the best taste to savor, and the most rewarding experiences to always remember only in Rustan’s.

Rustan’s and the Spanish Embassy’s Corazon de España Spanish Festival 2012 will run from September 4 -30, 2012.

 

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An Intimate Birthday Celebration for Jose

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Happy birthday to our very good friend, Jose!  We are honored to be part of this special intimate celebration

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The handsome and dashing birthday celebrant 🙂

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with his beautiful queen, Tin 🙂

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And of course with the kids – Ramon and Mireille 

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Jose’s family starting with Tita Marot!  

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 Raj, Ana Martha and Daddy 

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Kai and Raj, Tanya and Quad

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With Lola Pina, Ana Martha and Tin

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The best of brothers!

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And the best of friends! 3 Js – Jinggoy, Jose and James 🙂

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And a few friends who came 

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 A great dinner prepared at The Commissary at Whitespace

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Yummy amuse bouche – chicharon with cheese on top!

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More appetizers

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 And toasts from the birthday celebrant, sister Tanya and proud Mommy Marot

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Air & Odor Management

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For those of you who are particular about smell,  there is another way of preventing odors in a room or in a certain space – not through candles or through room sprays.  Jeroen Van Straten brought in this product which he uses in his very successful restaurant, Pepper Lunch.  We all know that when we eat in Pepper Lunch, there is a smell from all the sizzling plates being used.  

“Initially we brought in air purifiers in because of pepper lunch yes because i could not find air cleaners that were made to handle oil particles that come from cooking, what was available in the Philippines were only air cleaners to be used for tobacco odor. So we started to import the air purifiers for the stores from Singapore Air & Odor Management. After a couple of months i set up a partnership with Singapore and we set up office in Manila. We added more items like ambient scenting later on. We are the sole distributor for these products. “

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Here is a brief description from Jeroen on his business and what he can offer  

  

We are unique in the Philippines with our ambient scenting units. We use essential oils and the way our units scent is also new. We are the sole distributor for Prolitec, US based scenting company that does the scenting for most major casinos and hotels in Las Vegas. The Belagio, Hard Rock, etc. 

Air & Odor Management is a Singapore company which is specialized in indoor air quality, odor control and ambient scenting. Our Manila office opened in 2009

 

Our equipment and solutions are all imported from the USA, Canada and Singapore.

 

Ambient scenting is new for the Philippines but we do see more and more clients in various industries understand the benefits of good smelling stores. Our clients base ranges from hotels, law offices, retail brands like All Flip Flop stores, Apple reseller chain Beyond The Box, dance club 7th High, a body waxing studio and the scenting of the design studio of Philippine fashion designer Rajo Laurel.  We also do scenting at the Wellness Center of Saint Lukes hospital, all restrooms of the Power Plant mall and in room scenting of The Maxim`s hotel in Resort World Manila.

We sell outright to clients but most are on a contract basis where we have a service contract.  We replace the fragrance cartridges monthly, check the machines to make sure they run well.  We do ambient scenting for retail stores, clinis, spas, malls, hotels, casino, hospitals, offices, art galleries, showrooms, model units for condominiums.  The list is endless.  Anybody that is particular with having a nice fresh and attracting smell in their home, office or business contacts – contact us and we will most likely have the scent fragrance that will make the feel the client wants complete!

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Our client base is really diverse and our smallest ambient scenting unit AirQ150 is also perfect for home, condo or bathroom use. The unit is fully programmable with its on board computer. You can set the times, days and strength of the fragrance in advance. airq150-inside.JPGairq150-scent-unit.jpgairq150.JPG

All our fragrances are from essential oils and are US made.

We have over 30 fragrances to choose from. 

To name a few fragrances: Saw Grass, Fresh Clean, Enchanted Apple, Lavender, Rose and Peony,  Citrus Tea, Lotus Flower, White Tea to name a few.

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Besides ambient scenting we also have air purifiers for home and industrial use.The AA200 is for an area size of 30 square meter,aa200-air-purifier-30sqm-area-aomph.jpg
our SA9500 air purifier 80 square meter.sa9500-air-purifier-80-sqm-aomph.jpgOur personal Oxygen generator which is used by clients with asthma, high blood or just to recharge for the day or after a long golf game. The Oxygen generator is portable and it makes its own oxygen.oxygen-generator-aomph.jpg

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for more information, visit their website

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Peachy’s Despedida

By | Foodie, Velada 2012 | 5 Comments

 When I was a new student in Assumption first year highschool, one of my best friends was Peachy.  She took care of me together with Tinette and Eds and introduced me to everyone and made me feel at home

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This is proof that we were very close! 🙂  She gave me an original copy of the proof of her graduation photo.  When you are in highschool, these little details mean a lot 🙂

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And here is Peach with her stuffed toys in her room where we spent many afternoons after school and weekends hanging out here

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And a few weeks ago, I visited that home 25 years later.  It was recently renovated and was supposed to be where Peach and her family would live.  Only to find out that she had to move abroad and follow her husband Rudy to his job assignment

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Peach had a despedida and I was happy to be back here where we had a lot of memories

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And here is her eldest son, Sebe, welcoming and opening the door for us 🙂

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And here is the other cutie pie, Jacob with Peachy Boo!

Previous entry:  Piandre October 5, 2011 

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Catered by Kai

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And other dear friends saying goodbye 🙂

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Charriol Divine Jewelry Collection

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CHARRIOL Divine Jewelry Collection: Born in the Stars

For this brand new collection, Coralie Charriol was deeply inspired by art and design: themes she regularly comes across as a Creative Director in New York’s fashion world. As a resident of the city she now calls home, New York has been both her muse and springboard for this new collection which takes root in the stars. “Stars” have always been a very popular motif; this past year in fashion I saw them everywhere, so I decided it was time to create CHARRIOL’s own unique star collection,” says the Creative Director who lends her talent in designing tantalizing pieces of jewelry as art.

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The Divine collection is voluntarily sober and clean, comprised of two necklaces, three rings, and two bangles. The principle structure of the rings and bangles are made with the distinct CHARRIOL cable, maintaining the brand’s trademark note, whereas the necklaces are delicately composed of cables and chains for a bolder, more complex look. There are also two different versions for the bangles and rings, which includes one lengthened star, or several assembled conjoined stars as centerpieces.

All the jewels are made of steel – a material that is lustrous, reminding us of the brightness and brilliance of the stars at night. Ring, bangle and necklace. Palladium and rhodium plating stars, steel cable and chain.

 

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Charriol is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) with shops located at Greenbelt 4, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Tower, Gateway Mall, SM Mall of Asia, 158 Designers’ Boulevard Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Robinsons Midtown, Newport Resorts World, The Podium, Rustan’s Ayala Cebu, Abreeza Davao and Limketkai Cagayan de Oro.

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Aracama Filipino Cuisine

By | Foodie, Proud to be Pinoy! | One Comment

We went to the new restaurant by the Fort where Embassy used to be.  It is now Aracama.  Heart2Heart loves Filipino anything! We enjoyed our meal!

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 Love the wallpaper

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A few dining downstairs and you go up for a bigger dining area and the bar

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Staff in Guyaberas

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Outdoor!! LOVE this wall of plants!

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And here is the owner and Chef!  Chef Fernando Aracama.  My Dad was so happy to meet a Bisaya like him! A nice Bisaya 🙂

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Our table

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Appetizers galore!!

Fish balls

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Chorizo Frito

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Malunggay Mozzarella Dip

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Salpicao dela Casa – 24 hour beef ribs!  YUM!!!!!!

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Gambas Al Ajillo

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Nilasing na Hipon

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Crispy Pata

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Kare Kareng Baka

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Callos

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Gising gising

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Kalo Kalo

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KKK

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Adobo Fried Rice

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Inasal na Manok

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YUMMY DESSERTS!!!

Suman sa Ibas

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Choc Nut Ice Cream

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Ducle Gatas + Bunuelos

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Chef Javs is happy to meet Chef Aracama who he sees as Junior Master Chef

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