Monthly Archives: October 2011

Piandré

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 I remember in highschool, 28 years ago, when Peach was already into the salon business.  I am so proud of Tita Rosa and her family, Piandré now has 10 branches!  It’s amazing how Piandré has grown since 1987. Congratulations and more power to you!!! 

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Piandré is named after the three Zulueta girls – Peachy, Aina and Drea 

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Piandre Salon’s Exceptional Customer Service:

Piandre strives to be the number one salon in the Philippines offering quality and value for money. It’s objective is to build “customers for life”, clients who return again and again to Piandre because they trust the brand for it’s exceptional service that is professional and that puts the customers needs and interests above all. We want the clients to delight in our services and feel at home and secure that they are in very good hands.

HISTORY

Founder and President Rosalinda Z. Francisco opened the first branch of Piandre in 1987 with the objective of giving “the ultimate in salons services” to it’s clients. Today, the company has grown to ten branches in Metro Manila with over 300 employees. Piandre is also the first and only salon that has established a Salon Multi-Purpose Cooperative composed of it’s employees who own the Piandre branch in Del Monte, Quezon City and the Kerastase retail business in all salons.

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Our vision is to create a world class Filipino beauty brand. We will pioneer Filipino beauty services and products at international standards. We will develop and produce triumphant (local and international) award-winning hairdressers and sophisticated salon professionals; as well as “blow customers away” with our personalized service, Filipino community spirit and values. We will be known for our love of the environment and will take the lead in promoting professionalism, integrity and ethics in our industry.

Greenbelt branch.  It’s a big salon and it was really full and everyone was busy! 

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Aina is the artist in the family and you will see her paintings in the salon 

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 Piandré is so up to date!   This is the new thing now which supposedly is better than rebonding.  Piandré brought this in and distributes this to all the salons in the country

 

Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Revealed

Keratin Complex Express Blow Out is a one hour in-salon service that reduces frizz, curl and offers manageable beautiful hair for up to six weeks.

It’s the best thing for clients who want soft, smooth, silky hair fast!

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I noticed Peachy’s feather in her hair and had to ask her if that was her hair! and she showed me all these kinds of feathers which you can choose from and they will put it for you 🙂

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Aside from the hair treatment I had, I had my legs waxed and wow!  This was the best wax I have ever had in my entire life!! Read more below!!!

 

The Wax for Royals

In our quest to find the finest depilatory wax in the world, we have come across the wonderful Perron Rigot brand, a professional line of exceptional depilatory waxes made in France. Extensive training has been given to all wax operators in using this beautiful, low-temperature wax that comes in a range of types for sensitive skin, skin with long fine hair, skin with thick course hair or skin with pre- shaved hair. The wax is designed to provide a softer, smoother feel to the skin. Our technique ensures a hair removal with less pain in less time, and that hair grows in it’s natural direction after wax (not all over the place). Just as important to us is the pre waxing and post waxing skin treatments that cleanses, preps, soothes and moisturizes the skin. For those who are prone to ingrown hair, we now carry Legole, a skin care product that helps to gently release trapped ingrown hair.

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 And a wide variety of nail polish

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and Peach pointed this out also to me!  So many new and high tech products nowadays and Piandré offers them all!  

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Click to go to website:  Piandré 

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Girls Having Fun at Piandré

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3 more days and we will be having lots and lots of fun at our Assumption batch ’87 reunion!!!  But please be informed that we have been having fun since a long time ago and continue to still have fun even before the event 🙂

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Thanks to the head of our Ticket committee, Peachy Zulueta-Maxwald for treating us to a salon day at her beautiful salon!  SUPER FUN and SUPER ENJOY chatting with the girls and making chismis! haha!!  It was supposed to be a ticket committee meeting…hmmmm…..But Peachy said she really wanted to treat the ticket committee for working so hard selling tickets and following up payments!  

This could really be a nice venue to have a girls outing together, we made sure we were all facing each other 🙂

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Of course, Peachy was still working and balancing her accounts receivables 🙂 

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And here is Lau and Peachy happy to receive their check payments!!   

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Not only did we have hair treatments, we had food and drinks!

Margie brought wine! We are already celebrating!! 🙂

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and thanks to Delicioso girl, Jill, for bringing yummy mushroom lasagna!!!!!! Complete in an insulated bag with paper plates and plastic forks!  My batchmates are so efficient and really know how to HAVE FUN!

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CHEERS!!!! Take note of our happy faces!  Even after all the hard work we all did to raise money for our batch and for the ASsumption mission schools, now it is time to enjoy and have fun!!  THANK YOU GIRLS!!

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First batch to finish having their hair treatments and happily looking fresh and ready to party!!! haha!! Thanks Peachy Boo Boo for making us feel beautiful! haha

Rica, Eds, Peaches and Bambee

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Little Mrs. Sunshine is Turning 16 X 3

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I am so sorry Tessa for missing your special day last month, but I was so happy to stumble into the photos of Michelle Morelos who took beautiful photos!!  Thank you Michelle for letting me share your photos, I wish I could take photos like you.

Again, Happy Birthday Little Mrs. Sunshine who brings sunshine to everyone! Looks like I missed those guys that made you smile so much 🙂 You deserve all the happiness! 

previous entry:  Happy Birthday Lil’ Miss Sunshine September 6, 2011

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Gucci iPad Application

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WITH OVER 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS TO DATE GUCCI UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION APP EXPERIENCE  

GUCCI STYLE BY GUCCI, a new exclusive interactive shopping magazine for iPad and iPhone. Nearly two years after Gucci broke ground with its first iPhone App, today – as it celebrates its 90th anniversary year – the House delivers a new App experience that takes full advantage of the iPad. GUCCI STYLE BY GUCCI is an exclusive digital shopping magazine that gives unprecedented access to the world of Gucci. Fashion, trends, craftsmanship and storytelling come together in visually compelling editorial. The App is constantly pulsating with animation, fresh fashion stories, and live feeds from Gucci’s Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook.

Available for download at the App Store, GUCCI STYLE invites users to read, shop, and share. For the first time ever, users can shop on the iPad and purchase from Gucci’s Digital Flagship Store. Every detail reflects great care with content available in eight languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese) and a custom-font created from founder Guccio Gucci’s signature.

Creative Director Frida Giannini engages followers with insider features and hand-selected products to create the ultimate Gucci experience. The user becomes the protagonist and manipulates next-generation technology in an array of interactive content at one’s fingertips:

*Men’s and Women’s video fashion shoots – the current Pre-Fall Collection comes to life through user-interaction of models and ready-to-shop looks.

*How to Wear It – Frida Giannini shares her personal picks for everyday fall fashion

*The New La Dolce Vita – a virtual road trip though Italy in the 500 by Gucci details where to sleep, eat, drink, and what to wear from Rome to Turin

* Got Vinyl – Frida Giannini uncovers her vintage vinyl collection for sampling

* Behind the Craft – Gucci artisans put their craftsmanship on display while at work on the     Bamboo bag

* Jump to It – the world’s top-ranked female show jumper, Edwina Alexander, discusses life as a Gucci equestrian

 

GUCCI STYLE is available for free from the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gucci/id334876990?mt=8

Developed by London based MeriMedia, a leading innovator of touchscreen publishing. Originally launched in October 2009, the Gucci App hit 1 million mark this past March – with 1.077.768 downloads as of June 2011. Additionally, the App has generated 2.353.547 upgrades since its debut.

GUCCI STYLE BY GUCCI

A fashion magazine. read. shop. share.

 

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In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Rustan’s Tower, Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

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Happy Birthday Maritess

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Happy Birthday to Tita Tess!!  Tita Tess is the sister of my Mom.  She is like a Mom to all of us cousins and we all love her 

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and her siblings all love her too and take care of her as their youngest sister 

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And as I mentioned, our family loves Gaita ANYTHING!  Our family includes our whole big big family and so we had a special celebration for Tita Tess’ birthday catered by Cibo 

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And you won’t believe it but Tita Tess is also a Lola already and here are her apos bringing her cake 🙂 

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Tadashi Shoji FW 2011 Collection

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 Tadashi Shoji’s  Fall/Winter 2011 collection draws inspiration from the ancient gardens of the Far East. These gardens manifest a sense of harmony among man, architecture, and nature. The art of birds dancing in rhythmic harmony, branches and moss intertwining, and light and shadows reflecting in water – all these works of nature together emote a spiritual transcendence, balance and tranquility that I hope are translated with the collection I present on the runway this season.

Tadashi Shoji is the founder and chief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection. Born and raised in Sendai, Japan, he began painting and drawing from a young age and eventually moved to Tokyo, where he studied fine art. His talent was soon recognized and he was recommended for an apprenticeship with Japan’s leading contemporary artist, Jiro Takamatsu, who is credited with paving the way for the modern art movement in Japan during the sixties.

It was during this period that Tadashi became intrigued with New York City and its role in the contemporary art scene. He moved to the United States to attend university in Los Angeles and further his artistic development, when he discovered fashion design and awakened a life-long passion.

As a student, Tadashi was presented with the unique opportunity to work with famed costume designer Bill Whitten. In the flamboyant seventies, every major recording artist was demanding aWhitten original, and Tadashi created designs for A-list stars including Elton John, Stevie Wonder,Neil Diamond, The Jacksons, and Earth, Wind, & Fire.

After earning his degree in Fashion Design, Tadashi began working at a prominent clothing manufacturer where he climbed the ranks for several years. Troubled by the fact that women had few options for special occasion dresses in the contemporary market, Tadashi identified a niche and set out on his own.

Established in 1982 by designer, owner, and president Tadashi Shoji, the Los Angeles-based fashion house Tadashi Shoji has become widely recognized for its original designs and innovative collections. The company has seen steady growth since its inception and is carried in more than 4,000 major department and specialty store doors worldwide, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. Internationally, the brand is available at high-end retailers such as Isetan, Epoca the Shops, and Anniversaire Omotesando.

In addition to a thriving wholesale business, Tadashi Shoji maintains its own retail operations with two signature boutiques in the United States – one in the prestigious South Coast Plaza and another in Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas.

Tadashi also launched the Tadashi Shoji Runway collection during Fall 2007 New York Fashion Week to rave reviews. By featuring the utmost in luxury and elegance, the much-anticipated collection continues to elevate and hone the brand’s image in the marketplace. His designs have won a loyal following with well-dressed women worldwide, including a wide range of celebrities from Helen Mirren, Queen Latifah, Deborah Messing, Beyonce, and Blake Lively.

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“The mind is still, the body no longer distinguishable, all in harmony with the universe”

Xiao Lei

 

Tadashi Shoji is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-la Plaza.

 

 

Lusso by Gaita Fores

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So happy to be at Lusso again and even happier because Gaita was there 🙂  Our family loves GAITA ANYTHING!  

previous entry: Lusso August 7, 2009

I told Javier to take advantage that Tita Gaita is there and get some cooking tips!  🙂 

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And because Gaita was there we got an inside story about the lights in the resto, apparently, this was a chandelier from the Peninsula ballroom!!  No wonder it is so beautiful!!  

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The smaller one by the bar is also from Peninsula 

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Truffle Potato crisps – the truffle loving family can eat anything truffle and can munch on these all day! YUMMY!!!!  Gaita serves this in Cibo but in Lusso there is the added Truffle taste!! Even better! 

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Devilled Eggs – Javier loves this and makes this himself at home.  So when he ordered it, I told him to order something else because he can make it at home, he refused to listen to me and he said it is better in Lusso!! 🙂 

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Watercress and Gruyere Dip – something different from the usual Spinach and artichoke dip

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Dates and Speck 

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Luxe Mac and Cheese 

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Asiago Fries Truffle Salt! YUMMY AGAIN!!! Thanks Gaita for this!!! 

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Spinach Taglierini – Mom recently had this and she ordered it again and told me it was her favorite.  WOW!!  Now it’s my favorite too!!! YUM! SUPER YUM!

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Canneloni Bolognese 

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Chicken Pot Pie- Dad always tries to order healthy so he gets chicken or seafood 

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Oh my gosh!! This is the highlight of the dinner!!  THANK YOU GAITA! I LOVE YOU and I know YOU LOVE ME because you served me this!!!!! My first time to have foie gras tartare and wow!!!!!!! TY FOREVER! 🙂 It was heavenly!  Not in the menu, so look for Gaita if you want to order this!!! 

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The famous Lusso Demi Pound burger with foie gras 

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Pan Seared Salmon, Orange Salt 

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US Angus Short Rib Sandwich 

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Grilled Entrecote  

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Mocca Sansrival 

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Gelato de Lusso, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt

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Christmas in September

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My friends always tease me that I celebrate Christmas so early, apparently, there is someone who is even earlier than me!  My Mom!  🙂  I came from her house last night and she had her Christmas tree set up already!  Every year she sets up her tree by end of September

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She changes her theme every year and Rustan’s Flower shop mixes and matches all the decor that she has which doesn’t mean having to buy everything new every year

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How cute the penguins 🙂

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We had dinner and it was also already christmas table setting!

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And I realize, it’s because we are all in the retail business where Christmas planning starts very early because it’s the biggest season of the year.  Everyone prepares for it and when I was also in the department store and flower shop, I remember doing all of this and Christmas did start in September officially though you can imagine that the buying really starts as early as March!  Now it is Mom and my sister, Maricar, who are behind the beautiful Rustan’s Flower Shop

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