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Look Good, Feel Good and Do Good with Bobble

By | Health and Fitness, Shopping, Sports | 2 Comments

Water filtration never looked this good!

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 For today’s upwardly-mobile individuals, looking good and feeling good means being on top of the latest wellness trends, especially when it comes to exercise and diet. Among the most sought after health innovations are life-enhancers that take care of every aspect of their well-being, all without sacrificing personal style and looks.

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Taking top priority in achieving a healthy lifestyle is staying hydrated, which is one of the easiest yet overlooked ways to keeping fit and healthy. As you live actively, drinking clean water daily helps flush out harmful toxins and help protect the body from illnesses. It also maintains the body’s pH balance, improves metabolism, and keeps essential organs such as the heart, liver, and skin healthy.

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Taking better care of your body is now simpler and more elegant with bobble, the latest wellness innovation that makes a bold fashion statement out of drinking water while on the move. Combining elegance with health-giving benefits, bobble is a chic, reusable drinking bottle, designed by renowned industrial artist Karim Rashid—the man behind numerous luxury goods and popular product designs for Christofle, Alessi, Umbra, Bonaldo, Vondom, and Hugo Boss, among others. bobble™’s iconic shape and curvy form make it easier to carry around during workout sessions or while out socializing.

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Not only is its multi-awarded design praised for ultra-sleek form factor, bobbleis also lauded for its eco-friendly features. Its unique, replaceable and recyclable carbon filter purifies potable water even further by eliminating chlorine and organic contaminants for a fresher and crisper clean drinking water. Through the ingenuity of its design, the 1: 300 ratio—one bobble is equivalent to 300 single-used plastic bottles—consumers can be more active in protecting the environment. Helping stylish users protect the environment by reducing the use of PET bottles, bobble champions a greener lifestyle, making it a trusted and truly revolutionary brand.

On your way to becoming a better version of yourself—one who reflects a modern lifestyle—keep in mind that feeling good starts from within. So whether you want to embody the accomplished entrepreneur, the adrenaline junkie, or the present-day hero persona, upgrade your way of living and imbibe the stylish bobble outlook of water made better.

Since bobble was introduced in February 2010, it has been an outstanding success and has been very well-received by consumers and global retailers. bobble is another leading innovation introduced to the Philippines by TERRY S.A. INC. (TSA)—the same company that brought in lifestyle giants: Havaianas, Aura Athletica, David & Goliath, Dupé and Pininho—

Anne Arcenas- Gonzales – one of the owners of Terry S.A.

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and is priced at Php 595.00 per 550-ml container and filters at Php 345.00 each. It comes in six vibrant colors (green, red, black, yellow, magenta, and blue)

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and will be available starting December 1 at Aura Athletica, Power Plant Mall.

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It has also won numerous industry awards including a Green Good Design Award in both 2010 and 2011, Gold Edison Award 2011, a Red Dot Award 2011, an American Graphic Design Award, a Good Design 2010 Award, a Spark! Award, iF Packaging Award, Ambiente 2011 Award, Die Line Packaging Award, Great Idea Award 2011 (Latin American award) and three Pentawards.

To find out more information about the product, please visit our Facebook fan page: bobble Philippines at www.facebook.com/bobbleph.

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Lunch at The Raj Palace Hotel

By | Accomodations, Foodie, Travel | No Comments

Only eat at hotels!  That is the instruction 🙂  So the tour bus took us to this hotel for lunch

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It was very peaceful, not many people

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Ganesh again 🙂

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Indian food again! Yipee! 🙂

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Take note of the Maharaja’s Special health Potion for dessert.  It is 31,000 rupees which is around P 23,000.00.  We obviously didn’t order that! 🙂

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Tito Joe loves ice cream so this is his 🙂

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Always Gulab Jamun for my sister and we all share

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Jantar Mantar Observatory Jaipur

By | Great Inventions, Travel | No Comments

In the olden times, when you are King or Emperor, you can have anything built- and during those times, no one really questioned, they just followed.  Looking back, we now appreciate what these kings and emperors built because these structures cannot be built anymore in the same scale.  

Because the founder of Jaipur was an astrologer, he built this observatory! 

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Lunch at Dera Amer

By | Foodie, Travel | No Comments

After the elephant trek, they took us to this place to have lunch 🙂 It is included in the package

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Sweet lime juice and sweet lassi!! YUM!!

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there was a tent beside it with a guy making Naan bread!

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Indian food!!! YUMMY!! It’s been a week and we still love the Indian food!!

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I love Basmati rice!

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A beautiful bird landed on the lamp

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Cotton growing nearby 

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Superdry

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

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS 

Music, dance and fashion came together as one of the most awaited British brands, Superdry, finally arrived in the Philippines to bring fashion forward designs and aspirational tailoring to Manila’s stylish set.

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Exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., Superdry opened its first store at Bonifacio High Street Central and launched their latest collection at the amphitheater of Bonifacio Global City’s newest hot spot. Directed by Robby Carmona, the launch event was filled with amazing acts that entertained the guests all throughout the evening. With the collection inspired by Japanese graphics, a graffiti artist artistically drew Superdry’s logo on a wall for all the guests to see upon their entrance. Chillectro band Techy Romantics geared up the crowd before the main event as they performed various songs from their albums. To keep the show moving, The Philippine All Stars captivated the audience as they showed their dancing prowess, much to the crowd’s delight.

Superdry Head of International Retail Operations, Brian Nebozuk, welcomed the crowd and expressed his thanks for all those who joined the launch event.

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A line-up of models featured the brand’s latest collection together with Superdry’s event ambassadors: top model Pauline Prieto, fashion blogger David Guison and events host Tricia Centenera.

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Iconic detailing is taken to new heights with Superdry’s Autumn Winter 2012 Collection with color-pop stitching, mesh lining and shearling finishes. Interesting silhouettes and autumnal palettes give a powerful collection with country-chic styles, punk flashes and heritage twists. 

Donning the latest from the label, the men wore tailored looks with a full range of incredible jackets in heritage colors and fabrics; knitted collars and cuffs that gave the pieces a modern twist on this classic British tailoring. The commodity range chinos, cargo pants and deconstructed blazers in sandstone and washed-out blues offer fashion-led fits with functional touches. The women stayed feminine with varsity-inspired tees in burnt-out colors, cracked graphics and vee necklines; equestrian-style jodhpurs are introduced with quilted leather patches and double front-zip pockets. Denim goes premium with super-soft feel and stretch fabric for a second-skin fit; choose high-waisted, tomboy or super-skinny cuts.

DJ duo The Diegos kept the crowd on their feet as they amped up the night with their beats together with non-stop service sponsored by San Miguel — San Miguel Premium All Malt Beer, San Miguel Super Dry, Cerveza Negra, and premium ice-filtered San Mig Strong Ice.  These together with delectable appetizers kept the guests on their toes, as they partied the night away. 

Born from an inspirational trip to Tokyo, Superdry offers clothing with impeccable quality and an iconic modern aesthetic. Worn by Hollywood A-listers, this unique urban outerwear and denim label fuses Japanese graphics, vintage Americana and the finest British tailoring. Superdry’s core philosophy is to offer ‘future classics’ with incredible detailing, original fits, and vintage washes, at attractive prices creating clothing that suits every age.

With the brand’s ethos: quality, value and design, Superdry will keep Manila’s fashionable set looking their best for any season.

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Ramen Yushoken

By | Foodie | One Comment

We were so happy to have tried the new restaurant concept of Elbert!  We were there last Friday.  

This is the back door of the resto and it is beside Omakase in Molito in Alabang

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The partners behind Yushoken – Elbert Cuenca, Raffy David, Ryan Cruz and Mario Rossi- These partners look like they have two things in common – they love cars and they love RAMEN! 🙂

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Interiors by Noel Bernardo who also did Elbert’s Steak Room

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They make the ramen noodles there in the restaurant!!!

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Elbert told us that this will more or less be the menu already

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The Ramen lover eating Tantan men

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Yummy Chahan for me 🙂

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And Aji Tamago- I was so curious to taste this 

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Yum!

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Gyoza! Super Yum! and they make the wrapper themselves in the resto!  This is how I like it a bit crispy and brown on the outside

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The other Ramen taste testers!

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Tsukomen Tonkotsu

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Happy and satisfied Ramen eaters 🙂 

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You can try it already now even before it officially opens next year!

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Molito, Madrigal Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Tel #:  02 -215-1751

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Elephants in India

By | Animals and Pets, Travel | One Comment

I’ve never seen so many kinds of elephants in my life 🙂  But I love them!  Elephants with trunks going up are good luck 🙂 So make sure when you buy one, make sure the trunk is facing up

At the Marble store in Agra

Previous entry:  Akbar International Marble Agra November 29, 2012 

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In the Bellevue Coffeeshop at the Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

Previous entry:  Bellevue at the Oberoi Amarvilas Agra November 26, 2012 

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The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

Previous entry:  The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra November 26, 2012 

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A marble Elephant which I bought in one of the shops by the Taj Mahal

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At Kohinoor Jewellers in Agra

Previous entry:  Embroidery of Shams and Kohinoor Jewellers Agra November 30, 2012

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The Elephant God – Ganesh

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On a wall while we were traveling 

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At the entrance of the Rambagh Palace

Previous entry:  Rambagh Palace Jaipur by The Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces December 3, 2012

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In the room on top of the fireplace at the Rambagh Palace

Previous entry:  Rambagh Palace Jaipur

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At Dera Amer Resort, Jaipur

Previous entry:  Dera Amer December 5, 2012

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A a local handicrafts store in Jaipur

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Pink elephant!!!

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By the City Palace Jaipur

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 At The Raj Palace Hotel Jaipur

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Ganesh again 🙂  There are many more Ganesh all over India!

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Handle of the door at the Umaid Bawan Palace Jodhpur

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At a local handicrafts store in Jodhpur

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On the wall of the Fort at Jodhpur

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At the camp, Jodhpur

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At Gem Palace, Jaipur

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Elephant Marble carving at the Jains Temple

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Lifesize marble elephant at the Jains temple

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At the Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

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At the Palace in Udaipur

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Ganesh in Art

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At the airport in New Delhi

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Other elephants 🙂

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Dera Amer

By | Animals and Pets, Travel | One Comment

We didn’t ride the elephants at the Amber Fort but we went to Dera Amer instead

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The owner of Dera Amer, Udaijit Singh.  He also starred in the movie Far Pavilion

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I am scared to go near the elephants 🙂

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Feeding time 🙂

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The resort

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Polo Field for Elephant polo 

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Our elephants 

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James and I riding 🙂

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We had a private elephant ride 🙂  Peaceful and quiet.  We realized how slow the elephants move and that’s how they used to travel in the olden days!  I was a bit scared because we were so high! If that elephant decides to dance or something… yikes! 🙂

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Then you get back to the Polo field from the other end

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Click below to go to their website

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Amber Fort Complex Jaipur

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It’s go go go for the tour group 🙂  Day 7 and we are still on the go and excited to see what’s next and what other surprises we will be receiving.  For me, these are all blessings being poured over us.  The opportunity and chance for us to experience and see the many beautiful things around us- it’s just overwhelming and seems like a dream! But thank you Lord for this wonderful blessing and for bringing us to India!!

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The Amber Fort is beautiful!!

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Look at all those doves! 

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We had to take a jeep to go up to the fort

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View from the top

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 You can also go up by elephant 🙂

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Wow!  I just love all the colorful details 

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The highlight of the Fort

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The Hall of Mirrors!  

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Beautiful garden

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