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Tod’s Net-A-Porter and Mr. Porter

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NET-A-PORTER, the world’s premier online fashion destination for women, and MR PORTER, the award-winning global retail destination for men’s style, announced their two season exclusive partnership with the TOD’S Group as the first ever online partner retailers of TOD’S ready-to-wear. To date, TOD’S has distributed its ready-to-wear collections across the brand’s international brick-and-mortar stores exclusively. Customers can already shop the womenswear collection globally, while the menswear landing will be onsite on September 8. Tod's Women's

NET-A-PORTER will launch a curated assortment of ready-to-wear pieces, including leather outerwear from the runway, along with a selection of the label’s signature accessories across footwear, bags and leather goods. The NET-A-PORTER selection encapsulates the essence of the FW15 collection, which is both sporty and sophisticated.

MR PORTER will launch an edited selection of FW15 ready-to-wear pieces, including suede and leather outerwear, tailored denim, wool knitwear, and luxury casualwear. MR PORTER will also be launching a new season offering of selected pieces from TOD’S signature footwear, leather goods, luggage, and accessories – these categories have been available on MR PORTER since the FW12 season.
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“This prestigious partnership confirms NET-A-PORTER’s position at the forefront of luxury, online retail. Since launching TOD’S accessories last year on NET-A-PORTER.COM we have seen an overwhelming response from our global customers who love the refined, understated style that distinguishes the TOD’S brand and I am confident the response to the ready-to-wear will be equally as positive. ” Sarah Rutson, Vice President of Global Buying, NET-A-PORTER.

“TOD’S is one of the most well-considered luxury brands around the world, known for its time-honored Italian craftsmanship, luxury leather goods and accessories, and we are thrilled to now be bringing TOD’S equally measurable menswear collection exclusively online to our global audience,” says Toby Bateman, MR PORTER Buying and Sales Director.

“As a foremost innovative global online retailer, we are delighted to partner with NET-A-PORTER AND MR PORTER to launch our TOD’S ready-to-wear collections online. The NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER focus on quality, detail and the impeccable service they provide its client-base is very much in keeping with the TOD’S philosophy,” says TOD’S Group General Brand Manager, Claudio Castiglioni. “NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER have a very particular eye towards quality and an excellent merchandise selection combined with a 360 degree approach to the market – they anticipate and develop new ways of shopping that is exciting.”

About The NET-A-PORTER Group

THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP is home to the world’s leading style destinations. With a team of over 2,500 people based across London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai, the multi-brand retailer and media group encompasses NET-A-PORTER.COM, the world’s premier online luxury fashion retailer, THEOUTNET.COM, the most fashionable fashion outlet and MRPORTER.COM, the online destination for men’s style. THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP’s media division also publishes PORTER – an independent consumer magazine powered by NET-A-PORTER which is available on newsstands in over 60 countries and via www.net-a-porter.com and www.theoutnet.com

About TOD’S Group

The TOD’S Group is a leader in the luxury leather goods industry with TOD’S, Hogan, Fay and Roger Vivier under the TOD’S Group umbrella. Founded as a small shoe factory in Casette D’Ete in the early 1940’s, TOD’S epitomizes true Italian style with a focus on craftsmanship. All TOD’S products are entirely Made in Italy, a distinctiveness that has kept clients loyal throughout generations. Refined, understated luxury, impeccable taste and enviable quality are the key signposts to each and every TOD’S piece. The signature TOD’S Gommino, with its trademark 133 rubber pebbles on the sole, was borne in the late 1970’s and rapidly became the go-to luxury moccasin on an international level. In 1997, the D-Bag was introduced as part of the first TOD’S bag collection. A classic, chic reflection of the expertise and design of TOD’S shoes. On November 6th 2000, the Group was listed on the Milan stock exchange. In 2013, TOD’S introduced a full ready to wear women’s collection with Alessandra Facchinetti on board as creative director and in 2014 the brand launched a full ready to wear wardrobe for men. TOD’S distribution network includes 292 DOS and 94 franchise stores around the world.

To discover more information about Tod’s, please visit:

Tod’s Homepage: https://www.tods.com

Tod’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tods

Tod’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/tods

Tod’s Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tods

Tod’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tods

Tod’s Weibo: http://www.weibo.com/todsgroup

In the Philippines, Tod’s is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is available at Greenbelt 4 and Rustan’s Shangri-La. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

Whisk Designs

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Love personalised stationary!!  Thank you Vicky Tensuan of Whisk Designs

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Marks and Spencer Loyalty Program

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Marks and Spencer’s long-running loyalty program has gotten even better, with a host of new privileges exclusive for its loyal members. This year, loyalists of the brand will get to experience a more rewarding way to shop with the new and improved Loyalty Program. It offers a wide array of exciting privileges and benefits personalized to suit the needs of Marks & Spencer’s customers. Birthday Discounts, Exclusive Offers and freebies, personalized shopping services and bonus points are just a preview of the guaranteed perks for customers to have a unique shopping experience. Free membership offers are also in store from August 14 to November 1, 2015 for a minimum P2,000 purchase.

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On top of these new advantages, loyal shoppers are eligible to join the Shop Your Way to the UK!, which promises to treat winners to the full British retail experience. For every P2,500 purchase between August 14 to November 1, 2015, members earn one (1) raffle ticket. The Second Prize winner will get two (2) round trip tickets on Philippine Airlines Economy Class plus pocket money of $1,000. While the First Prize winner will get two (2) round trip tickets on Philippine Airlines Business Class and pocket money of $2,000. Winners will be announced on November 5, 2015 at Marks and Spencer Greenbelt 5. Make way as we Shop Your Way to the UK! The iconic British Double Decker Bus will be here in the major Roads of Metro Manila from August 27 to September 5, 2015.

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Lastly, Marks and Spencer gives back with a special partnership with Children’s Hour, an organization that invites individuals and organizations to donate an hour of their salaries or earnings to benefit projects focused on education, health and nutrition, and child protection. The partnership will reach out to five beneficiaries and take them on tours during four consecutive days from September 1 to September 4.

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With continual ways of innovating and getting closer to its customers, Marks and Spencer will definitely get its British brand to potential markets to come.

Tag @MarkandSpencerPhilippines (Facebook) or @markandspencerph (Instagram) when you post with #ShopYourWayToTheUK,

Earth Kitchen Now in Taguig

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Heart2Heart is so happy that Earth Kitchen is so new now!  We have been wanting to try his place but it was in White Plains.  Now they are in BGC High Street central. Super love the placeEarth Kitchen Now in Taguig (2)

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 Marianne Hernandez, Eds Genuino and Karla Campos.  Within our Assumption batch there are small groups that were formed for one reason or the other. This group was formed because Marianne didn’t invite me to Karla’s surprise party and so they had to treat me. Well they will pay for it for the rest of their lives! haha!! We call this group the “Eat and Run” group ( haha! )  because we literally just eat and run because we are so busy we can only have a quick lunch – approximately 2 hours. :-0 I think that’s a good idea – to set a time limit. I think that quick but often is good – that way we get to update each other several times rather than just one long time.   Must impose this rule in other groupsEarth Kitchen Now in Taguig (27)

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Goat’s Cheese Ice cream, wild honey, dried figs, cashew nutsEarth Kitchen Now in Taguig (25)

Flavour of the month – Pastillas ice cream – YUM!  This should stay on the menu because it is so yummy! 🙂Earth Kitchen Now in Taguig (26)

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 Contact +63 927 543 7035

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Seascape Deals of Club Paradise Palawan

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Is a paradise getaway to a beautiful island a part of your bucket list? How about swimming with sea turtles? Or sunset sailing in picture perfect Coron?  If they are, you can do them all with Club Paradise Palawan’s Seascape Deals.

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Enjoy these limited deals starting at Php6,780++ per night for two persons in a Hillside Room inclusive of breakfast and one time complimentary dinner at Ocean Restaurant.  To make this a sweeter deal, just add Php600++ for breakfast, lunch and dinner or Php1,800++ for breakfast, lunch, dinner and roundtrip resort transfers. A minimum stay of two nights is required per booking.

The Seascape Deals allows you a worry-free stay so you can concentrate on planning the island activities you’ve always dreamed of doing!   Club Paradise is surrounded by breathtaking views from morning ‘til night – you can go snorkeling or diving to meet the sea turtles, sunset sailing on a Paraw, have a moonlit beachfront dinner or simply relax by the beach for that much needed vitamin sea. Island Hopping and other adventure tours may be arranged as well.

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So make your dream getaway a reality! Book your Seascape Deal today. Call Club Paradise Palawan at (+63 2) 719.6971 to 74, email at cp.reservations@discovery.com.ph or visit www.clubparadisepalawan.com.

 

About Club Paradise Palawan

Club Paradise Palawan is a 19-hectare island resort in Dimakya Island of Coron, dotted along UNESCO’s marine sanctuary. The exclusive property features 55 rooms and cottages with scenic views of nature, as well as a spa, restaurant, and two bars. Coron is a haven for the gentle dugong, colorful flora and fauna, and world-class reef and wreck dive sites. Exciting day trip options include Coron Island Tour, Calauit Safari, Bottom Fishing and Island Hopping.

Club Paradise Palawan is one of five properties of The Discovery Leisure Company’s portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts. Get updates through Club Paradise’s Facebook on http://facebook.com/club.paradise.palawan, Instagram @ClubParadisePalawan and Twitter @_ClubParadise.

For more information, please contact:

Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan

Telephone : [63 2] 719.8888 local 6698

Direct Line : [63 2] 719.6698 Facsimile   : [63 2] 719.6696

Discovery Shores – Resort direct line:  [63 2] 720.8888 | [63 2] 641.8888

Website     :  discoveryshoresboracay.com | clubparadisepalawan.com

Christening of Emma Noelle

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Our latest addition to the family – Emma Noelle 🙂  Happy Christening Christening of Emma Noelle (17)

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Chef Javs is a Ninong and its such an honour at age 15 🙂  Christening of Emma Noelle (15)

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Ninang Candy who is a Ninang to both sisters 🙂

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The theme for Emma’s baptismal reception is Christmas.  Noelle which means Christmas and named after her Papa Emmanuel/Noel Christening of Emma Noelle (38)

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They even prepared birthday cakes for the July and  August celebrants 🙂  Jaime, Father Julian, M. Donnie and MarielChristening of Emma Noelle (23)

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Thank You Lina Trinidad

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 If you are a regular Rustan’s shopper particularly jewelry you will know this lady, Lina Trinidad. She’s been working with us for 57 years. She was only 21 yrs old ( grade 6) and was regularized on day 2 of her job ( salary of P4.00 a day) since Lolo and Lola saw her skills in selling. I knew Lina since I was a kid and would buy bracelets from her and we worked together when I handled the Jewelry division. I love her and we still text each other once in awhile and visit her sometimes. She is now 80 yrs old and she told me she owes her life to Rustan’s but to me Rustan’s owes a lot to her and to all the people who have served the company and the family. You know who to look for when you are looking for something specialThank You Lina Trinidad (3)

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Tita Nedy and the family gave her a special dinner to pay tribute to her and say thank you to her for her loyalty and her service to the company and family.  We love you forever Lina!! I think she feels the same because she said she will still go to the store and doesn’t want to retire haha!! That is the GRT in us – we love Rustan’s no matter whatThank You Lina Trinidad (1)

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Karen’s Little House on the Prairie

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In case you missed this article in the Philippine Star last Thursday August 26- click below to go to the articleKarens Kitchen Philippine Star

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