Monthly Archives: March 2010

Summer Breeze by Rustan’s

By | Fashion, For kids, Summer, What's New at Rustan's | 9 Comments

Remember last year’s summer fashion show?

Here Comes the Sun March 29, 2009 

Another fun one this year….SUMMER BREEZE at Rustan’s Kids.  

 

My two sons are not anymore willing to do kids fashion shows, But I still went to see the show and I truly enjoyed it!!! Kids just bring so much joy just by watching them!

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Heart2Heart attempted to take a video and though it is not clear, you can still see the show live and see how adorable the kids are and the reaction of the crowd which you cannot fully capture just by photos, so do watch them on video!!

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Thanks to my cousin, Catherine, for taking the photos while I took the videos

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GAP 2010 Swim Collection

By | Fashion, Summer, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

She’ll want to make a splash as Swim is re-introduced this year in cool blues interpreted in classic lines and exciting prints.  Our new fit includes more coverage in the places she’ll want it and removable pads in most of the tops.

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Mix and match exciting two-piece patterns in plaid and polka dots for a fun look.

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Opt for a sweet ruffle top in a bandeau cut that looks great on almost everyone.

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Or go on the safe side without sacrificing style in the essential halter one-piece, with a slimming leg shape, and halter pads for extra comfort, padding and coverage.

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Gap is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Casual Clothing Specialists, Inc. (CCSI), a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc. and is available at SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, TriNoMa Mall, Glorietta 4, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall and Robinsons Place Manila. 

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Sunsponge Custom Self Tan- Your Secret Weapon for Summer

By | Beauty, Great Inventions, Summer, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

 ModelCo, the company who pioneered Airbrush Technology and sparked an entirely new beauty category with the award winning TAN AIRBRUSH IN A CAN, once again reinvents the way you tan.

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Introducing the revolutionary SUNSPONGE CUSTOM SELF-TAN, the first ever ergonomically designed self-tan applicator with a high-performance formula delivering your own customized tan.

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SUNSPONGE is the only way to soak up the sun this Summer– using the latest in tanning technology, the formula adjusts to each individual’s skin tone, activating a deep, natural-looking tan that will last for days. The tinted, lightweight formula delivers an instant, sheer bronze glow, for a streak-free application, while the self-tanner develops & intensifies, leaving you with your richest, longest-lasting tan yet.

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Enriched with Fructiplex™, to nourish, soothe & protect your skin with the moisturising benefits of Wild Rose Hip, Apricot & Palm Tree Extract, helping your tan last even longer. The fast-drying and non-greasy formula is also hinted with an exotic Cocoa Butter fragrance, leaving no tell-tale scent of fake tanning.

 

SUNSPONGE’s unique ergonomic design ensures a controlled application for those hard-to-reach areas, whilst the sponge buffs and evens your tan to perfection for a truly professional result.

 

So, whether you dare to bare a bronzed back in a slinky little Cavalli number, wish to make an entrance with your killer pins, or are out to seduce with a sun-kissed décolletage – desirable, enviable, sexy skin is all yours with SUNSPONGE …your Secret Weapon for Summer.

Fructiplex™ Active Ingredients:

The advanced SUNSPONGE formula contains Fructiplex™ – a cocktail of delicious ingredients which helps to combat the drying effects of the DHA tanning agent, including:

WILD ROSE HIP (Rosa canina)

Rose Hip has an extremely high Vitamin C content as well as many other vitamins including Vitamins A, B and E.  In fact, Rose Hip contains approximately 20 times more Vitamin C than citrus fruits. These vitamins, in particular Vitamin C have an anti-oxidising effect on the skin, preventing free radical damage and also acting as an anti-inflammatory.

APRICOT EXTRACT (Prunus armeniaca)

Fragrant and refreshing, the apricot is one of the fruits with the highest contents of pro-Vitamin A (or carotene) and potassium.  Vitamin A works to help improves skin texture and smoothness and is believed to be essential for the generation and function of skin cells.

PALM TREE EXTRACT (Serenoa serrulata / Saw palmetto)

Palm Tree Extract was traditionally used in South America and the Mediterranean to treat weakness after illness. The fruit if of this particular type of palm tree is enriched with fatty acids and phytosterols and is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

SUNSPONGE DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1 For best results, cleanse and exfoliate your skin with Modelco TAN REMOVER EXFOLIATING SCRUB prior to use for a smooth, even application.  Do not moisturize before applying SUNSPONGE. Apply within 1 hour of showering to clean skin. Tanning should always be done infront of a mirror to ensure an even application.

STEP 2 You must shake well before each use and then remove travel cap.  To get started your need to “activate” the SUNSPONGE.  To do this, turn bottle upside down and press the lower part of the sponge quickly against the skin 2-3 times.  This will release the bronze coloured liquid into lower part of the sponge so your application can start.  A quick press is all you need as a little goes a long way.   NOTE:  if you put too much pressure on the sponge or hold it down for too long the tanning solution will continue to flow.

STEP 3 Use long even strokes with the upper part of the sponge to blend. Use the inbuilt bronzer as a guide to ensure a streak-free application. As you work the self-tan solution into your skin, the sponge will begin to dry, therefore doubling as a buffing cloth. To avoid an uneven tan, apply to one area at a time.

STEP 4 Once liquid is perfectly blended into one area of the body, move onto the next area, gently pressing the lower part of the sponge once to release more liquid and repeating the above process. Formula can be layered to reach desired intensity. Remember, practice makes perfect!

STEP 5 Use sparingly on knees, ankles and elbows, only lightly feathering when the sponge applicator is near dry. For optimum even results it is best to get someone else to get SUNSPONGE on your back. If this is not possible, then apply to your back in front of a mirror. When tanning your back you will need to activate on your leg or arm first to release a small amount of liquid into the sponge before you start.  

STEP 6 It is recommended to allow sponge to dry before replacing cap. Wait at least 10 minutes before dressing and at least 6 hours before washing. For best results, allow SUNSPONGE to develop for 8 hours.

 

NOTE:  If travelling with this product please ensure it is packed carefully and should be kept in a zip-lock bag.  One shade suits all skin tones, with at least 3-4 body applications per product. SUNSPONGE is disposable and not refillable, making it super-hygienic and incredible value for money.

SUNSPONGE CUSTOM SELF-TAN

SRP Php 2,395,

 on sale April 2010 at BEAUTY BAR

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TAN TRIO SELF TANNING ESSENTIALS is your self-tanner’s NBF! A beautifully packaged trio of

jet-set sized, self-tan companions which are the key to the longest-lasting, most even & natural looking faux-glow ever.

 1. TAN PREP BODY POLISH (100ml) exfoliates and prepares skin for a longer lasting, even tan – the micro salt particles exfoliate away dead skin cells, dissolving self-tan residue from prior applications and neutralizing the skin’s pH level for the ultimate tan application. TAN PREP is scented with the refreshing scent of Mandarin, Peony and Fig, and contains no excess oils or moisturisers as this can impact upon your tan application

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2. TAN EXTENDER SELF-TAN ENHANCER (100ml) extends & intensifies the life of your tan, whilst at the same time toning & moisturizing your skin! Enriched with Caffeine, Green Tea & Horse Chestnut Extract, and with the refreshing scent of Summer fruits. 

3. TAN REMOVER EXFOLIATING SCRUB (100ml) this self-tan savior is a unique exfoliating scrub which instantly removes unwanted self-tan from your hands & body. Containing the nourishing extracts of Vitamin E to moisturise your hands & body, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated, with the refreshing scent of Pink Grapefruit.

TAN TRIO SELF TANNING ESSENTIALS is all you need for the most tantalising tan this Summer and is the perfect partner to any product in the ModelCo Tanning Range. So whether it’s flaunting bronzed pins in your Preen mini for a girls night out, or slipping into your white JETS one-piece for poolside perfection…you’ll be set to impress.

TAN PREP, TAN EXTENDER & TAN REMOVER all also available in full-size.

TAN TRIO

SRP: Php 1,750.00

modelco . . . the beauty of knowing

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 Its time to change the way you think about beauty

ModelCo is a cult beauty brand based in Sydney, Australia and is the creation of former model agent Shelley Barrett ModelCo creates premium beauty products for high demand consumers that are quick-fix, multi-purpose and unique. The formulations, applications & packaging are revolutionary and of a premium quality. Each product cleverly combines cutting-edge creativity and technical innovation.ModelCo launched onto the market with the phenomenally successful LASH WAND Heated Eyelash Curler in May 2002 with supermodel Elle Macpherson.  ModelCo’s cult range of products, including over 80 unique wonder products, have made the company a trailblazer in beauty worldwide by being the first-to-market with a range of unique products never seen before.  The staggering success of ModelCo’s first two creations, LASH WAND Heated Eyelash Curler and TAN Airbrush in a Can experienced phenomenal world-wide recognition and sales, are innovations that have transcended convention & changed women’s lives forever.Within just three short years of launching and a 350% turnover growth, ModelCo, has enjoyed spectacular global success with the brand now sold in over 500 department stores and niche beauty apothecaries, including Colette and Le Printemps in Paris; Villa-Moda in Dubai; and beauty mecca Space.NK in the UK.  In the US ModelCo is stocked at Sephora and is the first Australian beauty brand to launch into BLISS Spas and Victoria’s Secret. In May 2006 ModelCo launched into Henri Bendel, the ultimate New York boutique department store.In Australia, ModelCo has been in an exclusive distribution partnership with in David Jones, the country’s leading prestige department store.

So how did ModelCo start?  Director, Shelley Barrett, had been running a successful modelling agency for 10 years and over the course of time she would hear countless stories, ideas and dreams from her models and stylists about products they wished were on the market but weren’t available.  Shelley listened, saw the potential for a thriving business and went straight into production formulating innovative products that larger multi-nationals weren’t providing.ModelCo then developed their signature ‘pink’ identity, high-voltage glamour packaging and with brand essence of WOW has gone on to create innovative beauty products inspired by models, celebrity and the every day women’s need for unique, dual-purpose cosmetics.Today ModelCo has become a cult beauty brand that resonates with a modern woman, providing chic and sophisticated must-have beauty products. ModelCo’s edge transcends what’s new into what’s next, with products that deliver what they promise.

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Cu-chi Vietnamese Home-Style Cooking

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I received a text from my friend, Ginge about this place, so we went to try it out.   It was my first time to go to Makati Golf ( a few meters away from ( THE ZONE )

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They normally close early on Saturday at around 6pm.  But they stayed opened when I called to make a reservation.  I did not know it was inside a Club.  I spoke to the owner and Chef, Chef Rica.  We have the same name 🙂  She told me she did not know how to say no when I called to reserve so she accepted.  She was very nice and she was the one serving us and making sure everything was okay

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 We were the only ones in the restaurant so it was really like we were in our own home for a home cooked meal 🙂

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It’s a good thing they still had some ingredients and most dishes were available.  This is what we had

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One of the dishes we all liked 

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 and I liked the eggplant side dish which came with the grilled pork chops so I ordered it 🙂  YUMMY!

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I wanted to order this but not available at that time:

Fresh Coconut Shake and Grilled Bananas for dessert 

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If you are in the area, why not try ( or take out ) some home cooked vietnamese food 🙂

Somehow home cooked food feels like it is made with love and Chef Rica seemed to love what she is doing…and sharing her food through her new venture

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Nicole Miller Spring/Summer 2010 A Modern Take on Prints

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 The girl has a tougher edge. This is the theme of the current collection of Nicole Miller.

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Nicole Miller is a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic.  Her silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness.  Her signature is feminine, sexy and refined.  Miller draws inspiration from a wide range of influences including cinema, contemporary art, mid-20th century architecture and exotic cultures.  She is known for elements of whimsy and surprise, and is the preeminent New York- based designer among global fashion’s print and color elite.

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Pushing forward body consciousness through her pieces, the nonconformist glamour of Miller’s clothes is a favorite of many in hollywood.  Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Lauren Hutton, Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria Parker have recently appeared in her designs.  Her work is often shown on the covers and in the pages of leading fashion and lifestyle magazines world wide – and in cyber space, Nicole Miller is one of the most visible designer brand names anywhere. Nicole Miller reinvents fabric manipulation, while taking a modern take on prints.

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Experimenting with new technology and abstracting traditional craft, Nicole Miller pieces are indeed a work of art. 

Nicole Miller is Exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangrila

 

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The Ultimate Burger by iFoodTrip

By | Foodie, Recipes | 6 Comments

Last August 7, 2009, Heart2Heart featured the foie gras burger at Lusso ( Lusso August 7, 2009 ) .  iFoodTrip posted a comment at Heart2Heart.

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I was so curious, I went to the link and this was what was written…It was an anonymous blog which I found really interesting.  The way he described his burger was with so much passion – I immediately wanted to try it!!!  Click on the article below to go to the website/blog:

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After reading the blog, the next day I went to buy some bone marrow!!! I wanted to try to make the ULTIMATE BURGER!  But then they were out of stock!! Aside from  the no stock bone marrow situation, I was also worried that I would not be able to make the burger correctly.  So as I was desperate, I wrote iFoodTrip and asked what restaurant or where I could try his burger ( as mentioned in his blog ).  Apparently, iFoodTrip is the chef of one of Heart2Heart’s favorite places,  Elbert’s SteakRoom! Chef Adrian!  So nice, humble and quiet 🙂  

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  We scheduled for me to try the ULTIMATE BURGER last year but for some important reason, we had to postpone it.  But finally, 3 days ago, I dragged along my good and blooming friend 🙂 Michele, to try this burger!!!

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Of  course, at Steak Room, Lunch comes with salad or soup

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By the time we had set the lunch reservation, Chef Adrian had already invented another burger which is what he served us. So instead of having just the Ultimate Burger, we had  The Ultimate Burger Truffled stuffed with Bone Marrow!! WOW!!!! Heart2Heart loves truffles, truffle oil, truffle salt – truffle anything 🙂 And it came with a BLUE CHEESE sauce on the side!

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Here is the inside of the burger with bone marrow bits coming out. YUMMY!! Even Michele liked it and I was so happy because she is very hard to please when it comes to food as she is a chef as well.

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We had to have our hot water after that very rich and yummy burger!! 🙂

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Thanks Adrian a for that wonderful foodie experience.

 If you want to try THE ULTIMATE BURGER TRUFFLED STUFFED with BONE MARROW, you can contact Adrian at ifoodtrip@gmail.com or call Steak Room atleast two days in advance.

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 Elbert’s Steak Room is located at:

3/F Sagittarius Building III

111 H. V. de la Costa Street

Salcedo Village

Makati City 1227

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Or you can attempt to make it yourself. Chef Adrian is very kind and generous to share his recipe.

 

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Elbert’s Lunch ( Elbert’s Lunch at Steak Room April 2, 2008 ) menu has changed already and you can also now have steak for lunch!! The place was full for lunch so we we’re lucky we had made a reservation.

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Skip*Hop

By | For kids, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

 Every day for parents is a new challenge as they adjust and find ways to provide only the best and what is delightful for their kids.

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Skip Hop helps parents today achieve this as they strive to create products that are smarter, more innovative, and safer with a modern sense of design.

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Skip Hop, Inc. is a New York City company devoted to designing innovative products for moms and dads. They study how families use existing parenting products, and the result is a variety of exciting essentials that make day-to-day living easier for today’s moms and dads. In 2003, Skip Hop became known for designing the world’s first diaper bag that converts into a stroller bag and today they continue to make products for a new generation of parents that are better designed, more functional and more fun!

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Make going to school, daycare, camp, or going to grandma’s house fun for your kids and worry free for you with the Zoo pack that carries everything he needs. With a fun Dog or Mouse design in hip colors, your child will go bananas for this backpack! The Zoo Pack has a roomy main compartment which can fit all a preschooler’s necessities and also includes an adjustable side pocket, ideal for a sippy cup, as well as an insulated front pocket, great for snacks or lunch, and two front pockets to keep little treasures safe.

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Another innovation of Skip Hop is its products for kid’s bath. Ensure the safety of your kids in the shower with the whale shaped Moby Bath Spout Cover  that protects a child’s head from bumps in the tub. And to make sure clutter will not cause any hazards in the bathroom the Tubby Bath Toy Organizer stores and keeps toys dry. It is made of Neoprene, the same material used in wet suits, which dries quickly, resists mold.

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Skip Hop also designs products for your home. The Splash bottle drying rack is available in white, poppy, and maine is a perfect addition to any kitchen. It has a space-saving circular design which keeps all of baby’s feeding accessories off the counter. The unique doodad shelf is perfect for nipples, straws, valves and other small items.

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From the kitchen to your child’s play area, Skip Hop’s new Playspot Colorway brings serenity and design to your home with its calming and simple 3 eye-catching color combinations – pink/brown, blue/gold and brights. Its soft floor surface keeps babies and kids comfortable and happy. Skip Hop’s Playspot is safe for children of ALL ages.

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Skip Hop products are truly exceptional, safe, functional and all BPA, Phthalate, and PVC-free.

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A percentage of the profits of every Skip Hop purchase go towards supporting the Pediatric Aids Foundation and The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

 

 

In the Philippines, Skip Hop is exclusively distributed by Rustan Commercial Corporation and is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Robinsons Cebu.

 

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