June 27, 2012

HPE H19 Phoenix and the HP Envy Spectre

By Heart2Heart | Technology, Toys for the Big Boys | No Comments

Redefining the meaning of style and performance: The HP Envy14 Spectre and HPE H9 Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines—In the digital age, computers have gone beyond being workhorse tools to becoming innovations that enable and enrich lifestyles. Catering to two different needs of users is HP, the world’s largest technology company. With its newest duo of mobile and desktop computers, the HP Envy 14 Spectre and HPE h9 Phoenix, mobile professionals and hardcore gamers alike will get their dose of pure technological bliss.

HP Envy14Spectre: A class of its own

As a premium Ultrabook, The HP Envy14 Spectre is HP’s testament to elegance and performance blended into one. Designed to be an astonishing device for style-savvy power-users, the Spectre features a magnificent Gorilla® glass finish in various surfaces of the notebook, such as the display panel, the palmrest and outer cover. It also comes equipped with a 14-inchhigh-definition LED screen for viewing movies, presentations, and stunning visuals for personal or business needs.

With its streamlined look and lightweight aluminum build, the Spectre exudes an air of style and readiness to perform anytime, anywhere.

The sexy tech sensation is enhanced further with its premium Beats® by Dr. Dre sound system for an immersive sonic experience.

With its own jogger dial for seamless volume control and hi-fidelity built-in speakers, it’s a guaranteed audio phenomenon.

Built for the entrepreneur on-the-move, the Spectre lasts up to 9 hours with its high-capacity 4-cell battery¹.Bringing a suave touch to business computing, it also boasts of a chic backlit keyboard, a smooth, highly responsive track pad, and a host of powerful features like an Intel i7 processor, Intel HD graphics, a 256GB Solid-State Drive (SSD), and up to 4GB of DDR3 memory for optimum performance.

The gaming passion burns brighter with the HPE h9 Phoenix

Function and form blend into an extremely powerful combination with the HP HPEh9 Phoenix. Representing the pinnacle of powerhouse gaming, the HP h9 Phoenix is a true contender to earn the respect of champions. Built for the hardcore gamer, every piece of the h9 Phoenix is tailor-made to bring maximum performance and comfort.

At the very heart of the metal-and-fire inspired chassis is an Intel Z75 (Panther Point) chipset with a blazing third-generation Intel® Core™ i5-3570K “unlocked” Processor that can satisfy the needs of every gamer looking for uncompromised game action. Keeping the Phoenix at its optimum operating temperatures at all times is a state-of-the-art liquid cooling system to ensure maximum processing performance. Packed with impressive expansion capability via PCI Express Gen 3 which is twice as fast as Gen 2, and two USB 3.0 ports, the Phoenix guarantees ultra-fast data transfer. Stacked with a maximum capacity of up to 16GB DDR3-1600 memory, a 1TB SATA 3G hard drive, and the venerated Radeon™ HD 7770 graphics card with 2GB GDDR5 dedicated memory, the HPE-h9 Phoenix truly fires-up the gaming battlefield. Along with the HP 2311gt 3D HD LED monitor coupled with two passive 3D glasses and high-definition Beats® audio technology, it brings the gaming experience to a whole new level of reality. With all of its impressive features, the HPE h9 Phoenix will surely gear gamers up for victory.

With the HP Envy14 Spectre and HPE h9 Phoenix, HP fulfills the needs and wants of today’s most discerning users, whether for fashion or passion.

Availability and pricing

The HP Envy 14 Spectre and HPE h9 Phoenix are now available at all HP partner stores and resellers nationwide. SRP are as follows:

HP Envy14 Spectre: Php116,990

HPE h9 Phoenix: Php74,990

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

(1) Battery life will vary depending on product, model configuration, loaded applications, features and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage.

© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein

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June 26, 2012

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Fine Pate A Tartiner Noisettes and Praline by Casino

By Heart2Heart | What's New at Rustan's, Yummy! | One Comment

I was at Shopwise and Rustan’s two weeks ago and they had a sale on all Casino products- so I bought quite a number of items to try. Hmm… they even have Bloc de foie gras!

I go crazy over the muesli cereals

My favorite buy is always this, the one with chocolate, so I bought tons on sale to stock up! 🙂

It replaced the one we used to buy that was under Belle France

And this is my latest discovery!!!!!!!!

I bought one of the noisettes to try and I let the boys at home try it to get their comments and they all loved it. They said it is like Nutella!!! It’s a bit different though because it has some bits of praline nuts in it which I like!

Then I went back to buy some more – I noticed that there was another kind which was praline- I did not see it the first time! After hoarding the Noisettes, I bought one of the praline to try and wow!!! They loved it even more!!!

It’s a good substitute for Nutella and I heard that there are no stocks of Nutella in supermarkets now. So you might want to try Casino!! Hoard them now before they run out of this too! TRY IT!

Exclusively Available at Rustan’s Supermarket and Shopwise

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June 26, 2012

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Charriol Heart to Heart Jewelry & Watch Collection

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HEART 2 HEART Collections

Two hearts joined as one, as two souls intertwine and become one…

Inspired by an original Celtic symbol, Coralie Charriol has created a new line of jewelry with necklaces, bracelets, and rings. To make the collection more unique, the CHARRIOL trademark cable comes in two colors – black and silver, featuring silver or pink gold-plated silverdecors.

CHARRIOL CELTIC® Watches: Fourth Generation

The herringbone bracelets adorn the new collection of CELTIC® watches, representing the fourth generation of the original model which has become a brand icon. It comes in two sizes with a diameter of 26 and 38 millimetres and is powered by a quartz movement.

The smaller versions are fitted with a five-row cabled bracelet, and the larger ones with a six-row model, in both cases secured by a patented Charriol clasp.

The round cases, topped by a bezel featuring eight gadroons, are steel or two-toned with a gold PVD treatment. The cable integrated around their circumference is always in raw steel.

The hours and minutes, or hours, minutes, seconds and date, are displayed on white or black dials enlivened with Arabic or Roman numerals or hour-markers. Some variations in genuine mother-of-pearl are graced with zircon hour-markers.

The range also includes jewellery versions set with 32 diamonds.

In the Philippines, 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 Mall Resorts World Manila, The Podium, Rustan’s Ayala Cebu, Abreeza Mall Davao and Limketkai Cagayan de Oro

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June 25, 2012

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Rougie Foie Gras Specialties at L’Entrecote

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | 3 Comments

I am always so happy to be at L’Entrecote. This time we were here to try the latest feature of the restaurant which is their Foie Gras by Rougie!

As you enter, you will see a small chiller with Rougie Foie Gras products which you can take away or of course have at the restaurant

Chef Martin Kaspar is there to always take care of us and prepare all the dishes!

That lunch time, we tried a little of everything on the Foie Gras menu and Wow!!! WHAT A TREAT!!!! We had wines to go with it and it was just perfect.

3 Duck Foie Gras Canapes

Homemade marinated Duck Foie Gras Pate

I liked this because it was sweet

I really liked this one, Award Winning Golden Duck, because it was something different to have with the foie. The combination of the mushrooms was just right

Duck Foie Gras Pan Fried

Then the main dishes

Duck Breast Duo

Foie Gras Carbonara!! YUM!! I was so so curious how this would come out and it was really good

Farmer’s Meal

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin ” Rossini”

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin ” Rougie”

Hurry and come on over to try all the Foie Gras dishes at L’Entrecote

Pair them up with the regular items on the menu

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June 25, 2012

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Juicy Couture Celebrity Workwear

By Heart2Heart | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

CHIC AND COMFY CELEBRITY STYLE

Known for its delicious colors and comfortable tracksuits, Juicy Couture is a favorite closet staple even for Hollywood celebrities. In Manila, three stylish ladies show us how you can balance work and play and still look fabulous in doing so.

Model, host, actress, magazine editor and beauty columnist Kelly Misa keeps her wardrobe comfortable yet stylish. Describing her work wear as Casual Luxe, she’s drawn to luxurious and soft fabrics that aren’t fussy or high maintenance. “I’ve found that writing becomes so much easier when I don’t have to worry about my clothes. So on days off or when I need to write, expect me to be in a soft tee shirt, shorts or jeans and a plush jacket,” Kelly says. “I am perpetually cold and always need to feel comfy, my style must-have is the Juicy Couture hoodie in a bold color like cobalt blue,” she adds. Apart from juggling various activities, Kelly’s also busy preparing for her big day. “Lately it has been difficult to find time to plan the big day, but thanks to my best friends, it has been moving along smoothly. My fiancé has also been very supportive, and we always make sure all this planning doesn’t get the best of us,” Kelly states with a twinkle in her eye.

Looking at the fresh-faced Patty Laurel, one won’t easily think that she’s a college professor, “I teach a Media Elective at the Department of Communications in Ateneo,” she says with a smile. As a teacher, she tries to dress conservatively by wearing skinny jeans and ballet flats and complementing it with a dressy top and cardigan or jacket to inject a bit of her personal style. Aside from being a teacher, Patty is also a model, a lifestyle blogger and a professional events/TV host, “When I’m hosting and modeling, I like to keep things subtle and sexy by putting a more polished and fashion forward look.” Recently engaged, Patty says she’s blessed to have family and friends helping them from day one, “My fiancé and I are just enjoying the whole wedding planning process and taking it one day at a time,” she beams. When asked how she de-stresses after a long day, “I love to eat and try new restaurants with my fiancé or girlfriends,” Patty says with a grin, “On days when we just wanna stay in, I put on cute pajama pants and a tank top and add a cute and comfy hoodie for DVD marathons with my soon-to-be husband.”

For well-known stylist Alyanna Martinez, juggling 10 things at once which is a typical work day/ week for her, “My office is always mobile so a roomy and stylish bag that can fit all my essentials for the day, including my laptop, phone (with their chargers) and foldable flats I can easily change into if my toes are dying from running around in heels all day, is my style must have.” Pulling out clothes and working at shoots is no joke which is why Alyanna usually wears a long top with leggings and avoids outfits that are uncomfortable or cumbersome because it can greatly affect her job. She winds down, in her usual get-up of a cute hoodie, tank top and fitted skirt or leggings, by walking her cute dogs, catching the last screening at the cinema or call for a home spa service. A self-confessed fan of Juicy Couture, she even bought her first toy poodle a hoodie, vinyl raincoat and bag, “I like Juicy Couture because it’s young, fun and comfortable without having to compromise style. I have always been a big fan of their bags and accessories; I have been collecting all the juicy charms since I was in high school.”

In the Philippines, Juicy Couture is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, and Rustan’s Tower.

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June 24, 2012

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CNN’s Anna Coren with Maja Olivares-Co at Paco Market Behind the Scenes

By Heart2Heart | Giving Back, Homes and Interiors, Proud to be Pinoy! | 3 Comments

Wow!! Paco Market got the attention of CNN! This came out May 2 but I was not able to catch it on TV but glad it is in Youtube for us to see

Previous entry: Paco Market Redevelopment April 7, 2011

See the behind the scenes interview with Maja Olivares-Co who helped redesign and beautify the place!! Maja not only takes care of little kids playing instruments

Previous entry: Laro…Child’s Play by the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band October 22, 2008

but she is also helping our country and hoping that this is just the beginning. Another angel here on earth – Maja Olivares-Co

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June 24, 2012

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Imagination by Plet Bolipata

By Heart2Heart | Arts and Culture | No Comments

Congratulations Plet!! Thank you for bringing life to the Bonifacio Global City area! What a beautiful exhibit and what a beautiful message! God will indeed always keep us safe!

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Previous entry: Plet Bolipata’s ImagiNATION June 3, 2012

I just love this girl – so fun and so creative! Take note of her eye lashes!!

As you move up close the animals, there are nice words on the cans

In Noah’s ark, the animals all came in pairs 🙂

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June 24, 2012

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Bvlgari at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

By Heart2Heart | Fashion | No Comments

May 22nd, 2012 Cannes, France

PETRA NEMCOVA

attended the “Filmmakers Dinner” hosted by IWC Schaffhausen in partnership with Finch’s Quarterly Review at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. She wore HJ Earrings in white gold with diamonds 6,46 cts, emeralds 1,96 cts and diamond pave 6,68 cts (4295), HJ Bracelet in white gold with pear shaped diamonds 20,83 cts and diamond pave 6,79 cts (3357), HJ Ringin white gold with 1 oval cut diamond 2,05 cts, pear shaped diamonds 6,10 cts and diamond pave 1,12 cts (3525).

ANNE CONSIGNY

attended the ‘Vous n’avez encore rien vu!’ Premiere. She woreHJ Ring in white gold with 1 emerald cut diamond 3,23 cts, emerald cut diamonds 1,83 cts, pear shaped diamonds and diamond pave 2,90 cts (4221), HJ Earrings in platinum with 44 oval cut diamonds 27,59 ct (7421).

CHIARA FRANCINI attended the “Filmmakers Dinner” hosted by IWC Schaffhausen in partnership with Finch’s Quarterly Review at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. She wore HJ Earrings in white gold with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds 2,01 cts ,pear shaped diamonds 6,93 cts ,round brilliant cut diamonds 1,80 cts and diamond pave 0,48 cts (6286), HJ Ring in white gold with 1 sapphire 3,84 cts, sapphires 3,38 cts and diamonds pave 3,13 cts (4007).

KAROLINA KURKOVA looked stunning tonight in Bulgari jewels at the ‘Killing Them Softly’ Premiere. She wore aSerpenti Bracelet (7465) in white gold and diamonds and Earrings in white gold, rubies and diamonds (3118) both of the Bulgari High Jewelry Collection

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June 23, 2012

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Retro Dance Class at Polo Club

By Heart2Heart | Health and Fitness | 2 Comments

I love love this class in Polo Club!! I can watch them all day! I attempted to join and found myself literally stepping on my own toes!! Gosh!! And I am probably the youngest in the class and yet they are so great at it!!! Look how they move!!! And Dinggoy is such a fun and great instructor!! This is one of the most popular classes in the club and they are usually more than this – around 13 or more. Dance and exercise and have fun!

Come join every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 930am at the Manila Polo Club Dojo Room. There are also afternoon classes Tuesdays and from 4:30pm to 5:30 pm and Fridays 3:30 to 4:30 pm

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