Monthly Archives: December 2011

Nay’s House for Merienda and Dinner

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Aside from the Belens, all of us look forward to having a meal at Nay’s House. Tita Isabel and Isa always takes care of us and makes sure we are fed well 🙂

Previous entry:  Nay’s House, Tarlac January 2, 2009 

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The owners, siblings, Jun Baron and Jojo Baron -Sawit

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We had merienda

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This is the best Pancit Palabok bar I have ever had in my entire life!

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Fried lumpia, puto, Buko Sherbet and Duman

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YUMMY BUKO SHERBET!!!!

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Then a few hours later after touring some belens, we went back for dinner

Balo Balo with mustasa, Lechon kawali and Prawn aligui

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Kare Kare, Chicken Asado and Bistek Tagalog

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Bringhe

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Fried Bangus

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Tibok Tibok and banana turon with langka!! YUMMY!!!

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SUPER YUMMY Mini Banana turon with langka!! 

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5th Belenismo sa Tarlac 2011

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This is the fifth year of Belenismo! Thank you Tita Isabel and Isa for making me a part of this Christmas tradition.  I am truly honored and blessed.  Belenismo is a project that is born out of your love for Jesus and the Holy Family.

There were 148 Entries this year among the 3 categories – Monumental, Grand Monumental and Parish.  Then there are the dioramas with 50 entries.

Previous Entries:  Belenismo sa Tarlac December 12, 2007 

Belenismo sa Tarlac 2008 December 31, 2008 

Belenismo sa Tarlac 2010 December 27, 2o10 

The 4th Belenismo sa Tarlac 2010 January 23, 2011 

 Congratulations Tita Isabel and Isa for al your effort in making this an annual tradition.   As always your Belen is so beautiful, thank you to Ding Mercado, who tells me that whenever he is working on his design and the Belen that he does it with much love.

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I will never be tired seeing all the beautiful Belens the people of Tarlac work so hard to put up during Christmas.  I feel their energy, spirit and love when they proudly present their labor of love.  Thank you Tita Isabel and Isa for bringing that spirit to the hearts of everyone who come to see all the belens. I wish more people could come and see them live and not only in photos.

San Clemente Municipal -This was the first Belen we visited and it was really really beautiful!

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Our Lady of Remedies Parish Belen – Noah’s Ark Belen with the ark that was actually moving and swaying

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Señor Sto. Niño Hospital

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Moncada Municipal

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Anao Municipal – One of my favorite Belens which is like Fabergé eggs.  The hanging chandeliers looking like stars are made out of recycled soda plastic litro bottles.  How creative!  It’s even much better in person

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Ramos Municipal – Wow!  This was a humongous Belen!! Super bright and beautiful!

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Jeffrey Valencie Residence – This was a treehouse belen.  We were all amazed at the simplicity of it and yet how beautiful it still was.  This was displayed in the front of the house of the owner who designed and made the Belen

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Pura Municipal – Another major production with dancers and singers

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Women actually making the flowers

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St. Isidore Parish

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A beautiful altar made out of bamboo inside the church

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Expiatory

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SM Prime Holdings

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San Sebastian Cathedral

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Rotary Club

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Azaya Garden

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GR8 Multi-Purpose Coop

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Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

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Ves Foodhouse

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Concepcion Municipal

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Judging for Belenismo 2011

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This is the first time I went to Belenismo as a judge.  All the other four years I came as a guest since it always coincides with my Mom’s birthday.  But this year since Mom celebrated elsewhere, I was able to go!

I joined the bus with all the other judges – Johnny, Ding, Carlo, Mike, Isa, and the three Dayrit sisters – Christine, Michelle and my friend Yvonne with her daughter Carin.  This group has been doing it every year for the past 5 years and I was happy to join them.  My friend Yvonne put it so well, she said it was not only a judging or to see the belens but a pilgrimage as well in honor of Baby Jesus

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The Judges – Cito Beltran, Ces Drilon, Yvonne and Christine Dayrit, Rica de Jesus and Johnny Go

Ding Mercado, Michelle Dayrit and Jiji Sanares

with Tita Isabel Cojuangco and Isa

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We left Manila at 230pm and arrived at around 5pm at the Museo for the Belen Dioramas.  As everyone said, it gets better every year.  The Belens are beautiful works of art.  Even if they are small, a lot of hardwork and thought is put into each and every Belen.  It’s a tribute to Jesus in celebration of his birth

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This is my favorite which is made out of 3,000 pcs. of toothpicks!

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Previous Entries:  Belenismo sa Tarlac December 12, 2007 

Belenismo sa Tarlac 2008 December 31, 2008 

Belenismo sa Tarlac 2010 December 27, 2o10 

The 4th Belenismo sa Tarlac 2010 January 23, 2011 

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Into the World of Natori

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Congratulations Josie Natori and Rustan’s!  Heart2Heart is inspired by another Filipino woman – strong, courageous, independent, hardworking –  who makes us proud!  Josie said that she went into business because she believes that it is important for a woman to be independent and not rely on their husband to support her. Never depend on a man.  She said that you should never apologize for spending because you work hard to earn for yourself.  Spend for yourself.   I value that because that was what my grandmother, Gliceria Tantoco, told me

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“What I have tried to do is listen closely to the music of women as I can. I respond to it by instinct. I play by ear. I see by feeling. Both the strength and the vulnerability of Natori draw on the source of my upbringing. East meets West.” – Josie Natori

Exemplifying her mantra that there are no boundaries, Josie Cruz Natori, founder and CEO of the Natori Company has crossed continents, navigated varying careers and surmounted countless obstacles to create a global brand, Natori.

With a keen eye for art, she has brought her namesake label to the international market – bringing forth an established Natori lifestyle from couture, ready-to-wear collection, lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, swimwear, home, fragrance, and eyewear.

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Josie was proud to say that she has never had a facelift in 64 years!  Wow! She looks the same when I met her almost 20 years ago

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Josie and Tita Nedy’s goal is to dress up the Philippines and dress up more Filipino women.  Prices are 10% lower than USA prices so that is an additional incentive to shop here

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Josie is expanding her line to many other things other than fashion ready to wear.  She will also have home items.  She said that she wants to offer things that make a woman feel good!

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With a multitude of exclusive international brands under their wing, Rustan’s welcomes Natori to Manila with its first ever boutique to open outside of the United States. Natori finally comes home bringing with her the signature Asian aesthetic that has made the brand distinct, melding the visual appeals of both the East and the West. “Rustan’s mission is to continue to bring home world-class labels to the Filipinos, and with a brand like Natori pioneered by a homegrown talent, this gives us pride to announce its opening” shares Rustan Commercial Corporation President Zenaida Tantoco.

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Rustan’s open’s Natori’s door to Filipino Style savants with its latest Fall 2011 collection. These new designs focus on the Bushido: The Way of the Warrior and explores the art and spirit of the Samurai. It is shown through her reworked traditional kimonos and origami shapes and sensual fabrics and textures. Vivid colors, bold prints and intricate embroideries adorn the collection reminiscent of an honored culture and are also a celebration of the spiritual discipline of the samurai and the ceremony of Japanese heritage.

With their continued expansion, Natori continues to share her creations that carry her signature prints and timeless sensual silhouettes. Setting new standards in color, fabric and silhouette, her collections remain glamorous and at the same time comfortable.

Armed with the challenge to innovate constantly, Josie Natori has taken her talent to the next level and carries on the challenge of producing designs that cater to different women worldwide.

Evoking an East meets West sensibility and a contemporary point of view, Natori brings art into life.

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 The new Natori boutique is now open and is located at 2nd floor Ladies section Rustan’s Makati and in Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall. For more information, you may call Rustan’s Makati at 813-3739 or Rustan’s Shangri-La at 633-4636 or 50.

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Wonka Imaginarium

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We received a Golden Ticket

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from our good friend, Bubu, owner of Candy corner, our favorite candy store!!!

Javier didn’t think twice when I asked him to come along with me.  I got excited too because I loved the Willy Wonka Movie and watched it several times when I was a kid!  Do stop by the Shangri-la Mall Atrium by the fountain in front of Rustan’s.  This is only til Sunday!

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From December 1 to 4, a different kind of world comes to life as Candy Corner, in partnership with Wonka, opens the doors of an enchanted factory that harvests dreams and turns them into candies—the Wonka Imaginarium.

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A four-day exhibit that puts the spotlight on Wonka candies, the Wonka Imaginarium allows everyone to bring their candy fantasies to life. Here, you’ll be able to walk into a magical forest with giant bugs and talking trees; enter a tunnel of lost wishes and forgotten dreams; fly and fall from the sky; and learn magic straight from a witch—all to find the rainbow: the dream that makes the happiest of all candies.

“The Wonka Imaginarium is the first of its kind in the Philippines, and we’re happy to be doing this in time for the holiday season,” shares Ricky Andres, President of Candy Corner Philippines. “More than just giving everyone a chance to get to know more about Wonka candies, our main goal is to give people of all ages a great avenue to feed their imagination and to find a different, unique activity for the whole family to share this Christmas.”

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My favorite, EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS!!!

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Our lootbag from Ricky and Bubu!! Invite us again!! 🙂 THANK YOU!

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A candy brand that uses licensed materials from Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and its two movie adaptations, Wonka’s distinct packaging and colorful taste has propelled it to become Candy Corner’s flagship brand.

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“These are quality candies that have found their way into the hearts of many Filipinos,” adds Ricky. “Many of our best sellers such as Nerds and Pixy Stix are actually products of the brand, and that’s why we’re very proud to be distributing their candies here in the country.”

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The first outlet in the Philippines to combine traditional packaged and novelty sweets with the concept of having customers choose and combine their own selections of treats, Candy Corner has, over the years, consistently provided chocolates and candies to satisfy the local demand for international confectionery brands. Since its humble beginnings as a lone store in 1996, the company, over the years has expanded immensely, and currently has branches across the country.

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First in Asia: American Eye Center Launches Most Advanced Method of Cataract Surgery

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Congratulations once again to my friends, Dr. Arnold Salud, Dr. Alnette Tan and the whole team at American Eye!  

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For always being in the forefront of technology!  It’s good to know that we have the most recent and advanced technology in case we need care for our eyes! 

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A new treatment for cataracts has just been unveiled by American Eye Center (AEC), which promises to provide patients with the most advanced all-laser cataract procedure—the first of its kind in Asia.

Dubbed the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery, this new equipment brings an unprecedented level of safety, speed and precision in treating cataracts, and enhances the host of options for surgical-based methods that AEC offers its clients.

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From a surgical perspective, advances in cataract treatment have improved the way ophthalmologists deal with this condition in the past two decades. We have seen how the merger of technology and surgical ingenuity contributed to making cataract surgery the modern-day miracle that it is today. Currently, we can remove the cataract through a very small (2-3mm) incision in the eyeball using fine surgical blades and implant a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) that restores full functional vision in patients after surgery. This is called “Phacoemulsification”, presently the standard in cataract practice worldwide. Unfortunately, this procedure has often been mistakenly referred to as “laser eye surgery”—which it is NOT. It is more appropriate to call this procedure “small-incision cataract surgery”, “sutureless cataract surgery”, or “no-stitch cataract surgery” for the layman. True laser-assisted cataract surgery has never been available to patients until today—with the introduction of the Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery.

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The Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser differs from the traditional methods of cataract surgery by the absence of the blade. By using very short yet intense bursts of near-infrared light, the Alcon LenSX femtosecond laser technology is able to create extremely precise subsurface cuts without manual intervention The blades used to create the small incisions in the eye have been completely replaced by this laser, making the incisions more precise and predictable. In addition, the circular opening that is

created in the human lens in order to access the cataract (called a capsulotomy) which was traditionally performed by human hands has now been replaced by the femtosecond laser, making the capsulotomies more architecturally round and centered. Studies have shown that this is very important in intraocular lens stability and refractive predictability of surgical outcomes (In one study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, femtosecond laser incisions achieved perfect capsulotomy diameter accuracy in 100 percent of cases). Finally, the actual cataract is also fragmented by the femtosecond laser making it much easier and less traumatic for the surgeon to remove and clean it up prior to placement of the IOL. In short, the femtosecond laser has replaced many of the steps in the cataract surgery that were previously performed by human hands, i.e., resulting in less surgical error and better predictability of outcomes. Results are more precise than any other previous or current methods of cataract surgery. 

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Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu, who specializes in Cornea, External Disease treatment at AEC, said that this new technology shows the company’s commitment to provide the best eye care to its patients.

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“The Alcon LenSx femtosecond laser surgery is currently the most advanced method for cataract treatment, and we’re proud to be the first in Asia to offer it,” he says. “We want thousands of Filipinos suffering from cataracts to see that treatment is now even faster, much safer, more precise and definitely pain-free.”

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the Philippines, with an estimated half a million Filipinos blind or having some degree of visual impairment. This disease, which hits almost everyone due to aging, involves the gradual formation of a cloudy film in the lens of the eye, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity, and obstructing the passage of light.

Espiritu emphasizes that patients must decide their preferred method of surgery together with an expert ophthalmologist. AEC is backed by a team of Associated Eye Specialists, the most experienced and longest-running EyeMD group practice in the country, which comprises 17 doctors with various subspecialties. AEC also boasts a staff of highly qualified optometrists, nurses and counselors to provide patients with personalized quality eye care.

 The American Eye Center has been breaking new ground when it comes to ophthalmic care since its establishment in 1995.  Accredited with the Department of Health and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, AEC is fully equipped with branches located at the Level 5, EDSA Shangri-La Plaza, and at the Level 4 of Greenbelt 5, Makati City. For inquiries, call 636-0762 or 729-EYES (3937) or visit www.americaneye.com.ph, follow eyetweets in Twitter, and “like our account” in Facebook.

 

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Mi Sueño Bridal Boutique

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Congratulations Pepper!  I wish you luck in your new venture!  You make us married women want to get married all over again! 🙂

A beautiful video made by Troy Bernardo and Dondi Narciso  

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Poem written in the note of the father- composed b Troy Bernardo

El sueño de mi corazón

Hay una vez en el corazón de cada niña

cuando un sueño penetra la sombra

y se abre en una flor

tan luminosa como el sol.

Es un sueño donde ella se enamora de la vida

y de los otros sueños que ésta le brinda,

donde puede aferrarse a todo lo que cree

y ganarse su espacio en el mundo,

donde se convierte en la mejor persona que puede ser

y ayuda a los demás a conseguir lo mismo,

alegrándose del triunfo ajeno

y cosechando éxitos por su propio trabajo

y según su propio criterio,

donde tiene la libertad de amar y de ser amada,

donde ella misma puede ser amor,

y luz,

y verdad,

y donde puede vivir esa verdad.

Éste es su sueño.

También es el mío.

Porque ella es mi niña

Y nuestros corazones laten juntos.

Traducción al español: Marlon James SALES

Translated to English

The Dream of My Heart

Once in a little girl’s heart, a dream

Coming through the night,

opening up

in full blossom

as bright as the sun.

A dream where she falls in love with life

and the even grander dreams it has to offer.

Where she can stand up for what she believes in

and earn her place in the world.

Where she can be the best person she can be

and help others be the same, 

rejoicing in the success of others 

and being successful in her own terms,

using her own measure.

Where she is free to love and be loved.

Where she can be love,

be light,

and be her truth,

live her truth.

That is her dream.

It is mine.

For she is my little girl.

And her heart beats with mine. 

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Stylist, Ferdie Salvador and Publicist, Pam Gonzales – Congratulations, beautiful event!

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MI SuEñO: A vision of every bride’s dream

The Philippines First Bridal Boutique Introduces

Ready-to-Wear European Designer Gowns

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES – Mi Sueño Bridal Boutique, the country’s first, revolutionizes a new way of dressing the modern Filipino bride. By introducing ready-to-wear bridal fashion, it offers brides an unprecedented benefit: CERTAINTY. Combined with owner Pepper Periquet-Guanio’s unique setting and highly personalized service, Mi Sueño (‘my dream,’ in Spanish) is poised to attract brides who want to leave nothing to chance for their big day.

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Brides and their gowns are the focal point of any wedding, and Mi Sueño was conceived to help brides guarantee perfection. Pepper Periquet-Guanio, a bride-to-be in 2006, had the opportunity to visit bridal boutiques in the United States and try on gowns from different designers and labels. “It was a fun and stress-free experience and I felt that the global trend of buying a ready-to-wear gown is an option that should be available to all Filipino brides,” she explains.

 The boutique features an exclusive array of wedding gowns from leading European bridal houses in its private penthouse showroom. The imported gowns come in every cut and style imaginable to match each bride’s unique shape, personal style and preference. Details are impeccable, and fabrics are luxurious: Alecon lace, Mikado silk, Morbido tulle, Roman organza, Torino taffeta, and Sofia silk chiffon.

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“There is a gown for every bride at Mi Sueño,” says Pepper. With intimate first-hand knowledge of the bride’s journey, Pepper gives each bride her personal attention, equally excited to find “the gown” 

Custom-made vs. Ready-made

See, touch, and fit. That’s the advantage that ready-made has over custom-made gowns. Custom-made designs leave brides anxious, crossing their fingers that their gown will turn out as imagined. When it doesn’t, it’s too late to start over.

Mi Sueño gives brides the chance to try on various styles and silhouettes to discover the perfect fit for their figure and personality.  “What you see is what you get – there is no second-guessing at Mi Sueño,” shares Pepper. “A bride has the advantage of ensuring how she will look on her big day, giving her a sense of confidence and allowing her to channel her energies to the other details involved in wedding planning.”

Ready-to-wear gowns have gained their popularity around the world because they leverage on ‘balanced proportions.’ These proportions produce visually pleasing and physically flattering silhouettes that work for a woman’s body and helps conceal natural albeit imperfect proportions. With the help of Pepper and her team, a bride’s measurements are taken and plotted against a chart to make sure the right size (from U.S. size 2 to 28) is ordered and the gown is especially made for the bride.

“Buying a ready-to-wear gown is a new concept in the country, but I believe the value of our gowns lies in the creativity of design, the quality of the materials, and workmanship,” says Pepper.

Launch Collection

Mi Sueño officially launches its concept boutique with a premier collection by Pronovias, the world’s leading bridal house and pioneer of bridal prêt-a-porter fashion. The Spanish brand is present in 75 countries around the world, and has featured collections from the likes of Valentino, Elie Saab, and Manuel Mota.

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Pronovias gowns are crafted in Barcelona, Spain, and each collection is designed to appeal to classic and modern brides alike. Personalities that have donned Pronovias bridal gowns include American Idol’s Katherine McPhee, Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster, and Victoria Secret’s Doutzen Kroes.

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Mi Sueño will also carry Atelier Diagonal, another label from the Pronovias Fashion Group, by first quarter 2012, expanding its collection for brides on slimmer budgets.  Pronovias bridal gowns range from P65,000 – P185,000, while Atelier Diagonal gowns range from P40,000 – P70,000.

Mi Sueño allows viewing and fitting by appointment only, to ensure that the experience is personal and fun for each bride, her family, and friends. This also enables the Mi Sueño team to give each bride undivided attention, as the bride discovers which gown is her dream come true.

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Mi Sueño Bridal Boutique is located at the Penthouse, The Athenaeum Building, 160 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City. For appointments, please call telephone number 632-848-7277 to 78, or mobile +63917-81-SUENO (78366). 

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AK Anne Klein Fall 2011 Collection

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 The AK Anne Klein Fall 2011 Collection offers versatile styles that go from day to night and work to weekend. The collection includes classic silhouettes, tailored pieces, graphic prints and subtly textured menswear fabrics which embody the elegant imagery and richness of the fall season. Key colors include bronzed golden hues with soft florals, animal prints, broken plaid prints from early fall, black anchored in teal and plum, heather grey, and silver from the later deliveries.

Renowned for having a selection of key items designed for the career woman, the Fall 2011 collection features standout pieces including shift dresses and blazers as well as versatile styles ranging from detailed blouses to layering cardigans. The belted blazer was featured in the August US issue of People Style Watch, showcasing its flattering shape. Infused with feminine, sophisticated design, the collection makes a signature statement with effortless pieces that will transition into fall and beyond.

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In the Philippines, AK Anne Klein is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Rustan’s Makati, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Tower Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

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