Yearly Archives: 2012

Juicy Couture Celebrity Workwear

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 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.

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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.”

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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.”

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

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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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Imagination by Plet Bolipata

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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!!

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

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

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Bvlgari at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

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 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).

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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). 

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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).

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 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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Retro Dance Class at Polo Club

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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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Krie Lopez: Woman for Others

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 It’s been five years since Messy Bessy started in 2007.  Watch this video!   

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And while this looks like a fashion photo for a magazine and you see how beautiful Krie is 🙂  You have also seen that she also has a beautiful HEART  

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Heart2Heart is happy to be have been part of this in a small way and I hope all of you can continue to support Krie and her project.  Please contact her for donations 0917 830 3003 

From Krie

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Tory Burch Gowns at the MET Gala

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BROOKLYN DECKER, RASHIDA JONES, LIYA KEBEDE & TORY BURCH WEAR CUSTOM TORY BURCH GOWNS TO THE MET BALL 

 New York, NY–Brooklyn Decker, Rashida Jones, Model LiyaKebede and Tory Burch wore custom Tory Burch designed gowns to the MET Ball. 

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·        Brooklyn Decker wore a slate blue knife pleated silk tulle and crepe gown with hand beaded floral appliqués with Amina Sandals and a minauderie clutch; both from Tory Burch.

·        Rashida Jones wore a drop-shoulder cream silk chiffon gown with hand-painted and hand-beaded flowers.

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·        LiyaKebedewore a dark jade sequined silk column gown with peplum detail.

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·        Tory Burch wore an ivory silk tulle and organza gown with hand-embroidered coral orchid appliqués.

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In the Philippines, Tory Burch is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, and Rustan’s Makati.

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Bar M by Masseto

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A new side to Masseto!  Bar M on the left door

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We came for dinner at Masseto and decided to check out the new bar

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Of course I looked for the bar menu 🙂 Which we had when we moved to Masseto

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Bar M pizza!  Caramelized onion with anchovies, gruyere and parmesan cheese! WOW! I love the thin crust which Tippi makes from the kitchen.  I thought it was film pastry but it’s not

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Crispy Fish, Harissa sauce!

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Salon Beauvoir by Donna Nievera-Conda

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 Thank you to Donna Nievera-Conda for inviting me to her newly opened Salon!!! 

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More than a beautiful view in Salon Beauvoir

Though its French name directly translates to “a beautiful view”, it is an understatement to describe Salon Beauvoir, the metro’s newest luxury salon, as just beautiful. Tucked in the tranquil quarters of Somerset Olympia at the core of Makati’s bustling CBD, this relaxing sanctuary  tops the growing list of high-end pampering centers today. 

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Beautiful receptionists greeting you by the entrance

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Beyond the Usual Flair

Upon entering, guests won’t help but wonder if they’ve just been transported to an elegant dressing room of an aristocratic French boudoir. From its interiors alone, Salon Beauvoir is truly a feast for the senses. Deviating from the usual modern minimalist style, the salon’s take on its French inspiration commences with the delicate wall treatments and is carried onto the ceilings adorned with elegant chandeliers.  The lobby makes a grand statement with an impressive reception table, a larger-than-life velvet couch paired with an equally huge vintage mirror.  The main styling area has eight individual dressers lining the wall and is complemented by ten individual floating stations in acrylic and steel, fusing vintage with modern touches.  

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There is a special section for Men 

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And here is Donna!!  Aside from owning the Salon which is a side business for Donna, she also owns and manages her own advertising and PR firm, Stratworks.  And from what I hear, she is very good and very successful!  And take note, she is from Assumption! 🙂  

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A cut above the rest

Apart from its classy interiors, Salon Beauvoir boasts of an impressive pool of seasoned beauty experts and professional stylists.

A visit to the salon starts with a consultation with the creative team to discuss the customers’ personal beauty needs.   Leading the team is the husband-and-wife tandem of Jojo and Monette Rivera.   Having honed her hairdressing technique with Vidal Sassoon in Kuala Lumpur and her color expertise through various courses with L’Oreal Academie, Monette takes on the role of Creative Director. She comes with more than 20 years of experience in various high-end salons in Metro Manila.  Just recently, she bagged the highest award for the L’Oreal Master Colorist course and will be sharing her knowhow as the featured Local Guest Artist of L’Oreal for 2012.

On the other hand, Senior Stylist Jojo Rivera is considered one of the “best kept secrets” in men hair styling because of his exceptional expertise in men’s grooming. In his more than two decades of experience in the industry, Jojo has won the prestigious Schwarzkopf Hair Styling Competition and represented the country in the international competition.  He is a favorite stylist to many male personalities in the country today.

Another member of the Salon Beauvoir creative team is international stylist, Sam Santos, who has travelled to no less than 70 countries. His rigorous but exciting trainings in London as part of the Steiner Group (the official hairdresser to the queen and her guests), have greatly helped  him hone his craft.  With 26 years in the beauty industry, he is an authority in hair styling, makeup, treatments, and facials. He was even given the moniker the “Repair Man” by his clients because of his remarkable skill in hair styling and rejuvenating extremely damaged hair. 

Adding to the list is the young and stylish, Pam Ferrater who has more than ten years of salon experience.  She studied hairdressing at the Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS) and later had the chance to become the personal hair stylist and makeup artist for the royal family in Brunei. While multi-skilled, she specializes in hair and makeup, including airbrush makeup.  

Another key member of the Salon Beauvoir team is Susy Cervantes, known in some beauty circles as the “Waxing Queen.” She has trained in top local and international salons in more than fifteen years in the beauty industry. Susy supervises the nail and body care group of Salon Beauvoir and continues to be the preferred “waxing lady” of her exclusive and upscale clientele.

The salon’s expert team of stylists: Jojo Rivera, Monnette Rivera, Pam Ferrater, Sam Santos 

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Pam, The Stylist of the Princess of Brunei 🙂  

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Sam who did my hair and make up

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Jojo Rivera

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Monette, Wife of Jojo Rivera  

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To ensure utmost privacy, the salon has 3 VIP rooms equipped with delightful amenities such as iPads for use of the VIP guests.  Each room is perfect for individuals who want to unwind after a day’s work or for a group of friends who want to bond over beauty pampering sessions. A separate private room is designated as the waxing and facial service area.

The whole salon has free Wi-Fi connection for customers.  The convenience is further enhanced by the available parking at the basement of Somerset Olympia and the proximity of food and beverage establishments such as the enduring classic Old Swiss Inn.

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They have private rooms and this is where I had my salon day!!! 

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Delicious iced tea 

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and oh my gosh!!!!  SWISS INN MENU???  Since Swiss Inn is right beside Salon Beauvoir, they can serve you food from there!! OH MY GOSH!!!  I LOVE SWISS INN! I could not say no!   

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The Swiss waiter delivering my food 🙂 

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RACLETTE!!!!!!  YUM! If I could have fondue, I would have ordered. haha just kidding! 🙂  Good thing I had my private room so I did not bother others with the cheesy smell 🙂 

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I went to another room for waxing 

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A different kind of waxing technology – she just pulls out one of those bottles which are already heated and then removes the cover and then rolls it on the part of the body to be waxed. Very easy and no mess!

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This is a special waxing gadget for brazilian.  Just so you won’t injure that sensitive part 

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Another wax treatment room 

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And at the same time, was DJ Carla of 89.9 DWTM who is a regular at the salon 

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Best Comes First

Salon Beauvoir uses only the best and most trusted brands for their clients. These brands include Kerastase, L’Oreal, Pureology, Inoa, Davines, and Schwarzkopf for hair color, treatments, re-texturizing and styling. The salon also uses Sothys Paris for its facial treatments and  OPI, Essie, and Orly for nail care services. In addition, the salon also offers makeup services including airbrush makeup, full facial and men’s express facial, body/back/hand massage, foot spa, paraffin treatments, and threading services.

Salon Beauvoir more than lives up to its name as a purveyor of beautiful imagery. It is an experience that must be felt to be fully appreciated.

Salon Beauvoir is located at Upper G/F, Somerset Olympia, 7912 Makati Ave. cor Sto. Tomas St., Makati City. The salon is open from Monday to Sunday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. To book an appointment, call 904-5154, 478-7670 or mobile no. 0916-681-3722.

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