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Spanx: Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret is Now in the Philippines

By | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | 7 Comments

 The secret’s out! Tinsel town’s leading ladies have let everyone in on how they stay in tiptop shape no matter the occasion – from red carpet appearances to sunny day strolls and shopping sprees. Introducing Spanx®, an innovative line of slimming garments that effectively minimizes figure flaws.  It’s definitely a woman’s new best friend!

In 1998, Sara Blakely, founder and owner of Spanx, found inspiration from visible panty lines (VPLs) and uncomfortable thongs. A frustrated consumer, Sara invented footless pantyhose, creating a national brand and leading a shapewear revolution.

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Today, Sara has created over 150 problem-solving products leaving countless women feeling great and confident in no time!

Hollywood’s best kept secret has touched down in the Philippines, and with several lines to choose from, Spanx Inc. has an answer for every need imaginable!  

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Whether you need a tummy and thigh tamer or a waistline minimizer, Spanx’ line of hosiery performs wonders with patented technology that keeps the legs from rising up or causing bulges on the thighs! It’s perfect for everyday use and on special occasions for a slimmer silhouette. Power Panties® and Higher Power® are two of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites, guaranteed to slim, smooth and boost any woman’s confidence!

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Foundations

Responding to consumer demand of wanting the upper body and back to be streamlined, Spanx® entered into the new category of foundations with the launch of Bra-llelujah®!

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This figure-flattering bra not only provides the support and comfort women need, but also reduces the appearance of bra lines and bulges while blending in like second skin for a smooth, sleek finish. With the back and straps made out of soft hosiery, this bra is so comfortable you forget you have it on.

 

Body Smoothers

For women seeking light compression undergarments, Hide and Sleek® gently slims and smoothes the midriff, waist and thigh areas for a sleeker and firmer look.spanx-hi-rise-panty-in-nude.jpg

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Available in different cuts and colors, the Hide and Sleek® line carries camisoles, shaping  panties and body suits, thigh-smoothers, girl shorts, etc. to name a few, they are designed not to cling to your clothes, for a barely-there finish.

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Body Shapers

If you’ve ever dreamed of shedding pounds pronto, SPANX Slim Cognito® does just the trick! A collection of seamless body shapers, it provides maximum compression that trims down visual pounds and contours curves. Available with the Slim Cognito® line are body-shaping camisoles, panties, mid-thigh shapers and bodysuits.

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SPANX shapers are a must have style staple for Hollywood’s leading ladies.  Stars included in the Spanx Celebrity Watch List are Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, Katherine Heigl, Julia Roberts, Queen Latifah, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, Beyonce and Nicole Kidman to name a few. Discover Hollywood’s secret for yourself and feel the difference of a sexier, more confident Y-O-U!

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Spanx is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation and available at Rustan’s Department Stores in Makati, Shangri-la and Alabang.

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Lucky

By | Heart Songs, Valentine's Day | 3 Comments

luckypinkhearts.gifBoy I hear you in my dreams. Feel you whisper across the sea.

 

Keep you with me in my heart.

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I’m talking to you

Across the water across the deep blue ocean

Under the open sky oh my, baby I’m trying

Boy I hear you in my dreams

I feel your whisper across the sea

I keep you with me in my heart

You make it easier when life gets hard

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I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

 

They don’t know how long it takes

Waiting for a love like this

Every time we say goodbye

I wish we had one more kiss

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I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

I’m lucky we’re in love in every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

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And so I’m sailing through the sea

To an island where we’ll meet

You’ll hear the music, fell the air

I’ll put a flower in your hair

Though the breezes through trees

Move so pretty you’re all I see

As the world keeps spinning round

luckypinkhearts.gifYou hold me right here right now

 

I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

I’m lucky we’re in love in every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

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Beef Pepper Rice by Heart2Heart

By | Recipes, Yummy! | 7 Comments

Javier celebrated his birthday last week and he wanted to invite his cousins ( since their parents were out of town ) and his Ninong Quito over

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  We decided to serve our newly discovered homemade Beef Pepper Rice.  My three boys love Pepper Lunch, so in search of dishes I have to think of that they will like, I decided to try and make Beef Pepper Rice at home! We all know it will never be the same…. but for something homemade, they liked it!! Whew! What a relief!  

So this is dedicated to my friends, Jeroen and Cecile who own Pepper Lunch! And of course we will still go to Pepper Lunch to have the real thing!

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Javier was looking for his cake… I was not prepared! as we were really supposed to have his celebration on Sunday, so he got his own candle 🙂

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and he thought of it himself to make his own cake with Golden Spoon yogurt – Cake batter and just chocolate!

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Everyone of course wanted Golden Spoon also, so that was for dessert 🙂 It’s a good thing we always have stock in our freezer!

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This is how we made our version of Beef Pepper Rice:

I showed my cook, Edna, the photo of Beef Pepper Rice from the mousepad Cecile gave me during the launch of Pepper Lunch Shangri-la 🙂  ( Pepper Lunch Launch Feb 4, 2009 )

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I told her to just copy how it looked

  I had her get all my hardly used sizzling plates which came in different designs 🙂

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Then I had to buy 5 more to accomodate the guests who were coming over

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For the beef, I just used Australian Shabu Shabu beef – sliced like Shabu Shabu so it is thin. You can also use sukiyaki beef.  

But next time, I will try Wagyu or a better kind of beef so the kids will be happier 🙂

I bought fresh Japanese corn 

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and we bought Japanese Yakiniku sauces – There was spicy, sweet and then regular – James said that it is best when mixed all together – so that is what we will do next time rather than having all three bottles then adding them one by one.  I bought them at Shopwise 

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 I brought out my salts, pepper and Bragg’s ( in place of Knorr or Maggi )- this is for those who still want to add taste

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 and imported Japanese rice

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 Previous Entries:

  Pepper Lunch, Tokyo January 15, 2009 

Pepper Lunch May 16, 2008  

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Total Therapy Body Scrub and Gift certificates

By | Spas, Valentine's Day | No Comments

   I have been trying the different services on the list from Total Therapy ( Total Therapy December 10, 2009)!  So far, I like them all especially the Ultimate Relaxation Massage

Total Therapy has gift certificates available!! Now I know what I want for Valentine’s day. I will make sure I send this feature to my husband and give him a strong hint 🙂350.jpg 

Heart2Heart was so happy to actually receive a gift certificate already for a body scrub

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They have different scrubs depending on your skin type, so my therapist, Vising, reccomended the Olive Salt glow.  I will definitely try to have it atleast once a month

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156 Countries Sing Together for the Starbucks Love Project

By | Great Achievements, Today's Quote, Valentine's Day, What's New at Starbucks? | One Comment

Remember the

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 I posted last December 6, 2009?

 Here is what happened! Thanks to Evelyn, a reader of Heart2Heart for letting me know about this!

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On December 7th, 2009 at 1:30pm GMT Starbucks invited musicians from all over the world to sing together at the same time to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. In that one breathtaking moment, musicians from 156 countries played “All You Need is Love” together. Watch now, as musicians from all around the world come together and share a song.Join in by lending your own voice to http://StarbucksLoveProject.com Watch streaming video from countries around the world and then join in by singing All You Need is Love yourself. For each video submitted, Starbucks will make a contribution to the Global Fund to help fight against AIDS in Africa. You can also help increase the Starbucks contribution to the Global Fund by submitting a drawing to the Love Gallery.

The global sing-along is part of our continuing efforts to help fight AIDS in Africa. In just one year in partnership with (RED)™, Starbucks has generated money equivalent to more than 7 million days of medicine to help those living with HIV in Africa.

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Hearts Set on Time Agatha Les Minis Collection

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

It’s another season for that illustrious day of hearts and flowers as each one gives out loving smiles and memorable laughter. And as big love comes in small packages so does jewelry brand Agatha’s Les Minis collection that will melt everyone’s heart!

Agatha introduces this Valentine’s their new collection of tiny watches that stand out with any matching ensemble. With a maximum size of 18mm, their tiny dials are also inspired by their forerunners with their curb link and rubber, metal or rigid bracelets.

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Take her out on a date and surprise her with something sweet and different! For the Agatha woman that is stylishly simple, Les Minis’ round watches with a variety of bracelet designs make for a perfect choice with its stainless steel design in silver with either black or white dials.

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Square-shaped timepieces are also another favorite with its sleek aesthetic that goes with a classic personality. Also in stainless steel, this design comes in black and silver.

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For casual days Agatha has designed for her a stainless steel watch with a rhinestone case.

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Also in 18mm, its rubber strap comes in white, brown and grey. 

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In the Philippines, Agatha jewelry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at the boutiques located in Greenbelt 5 and Robinson’s Midtown.   

PLC107

By | Events and Launches, Homes and Interiors | 3 Comments

PLC107 brings Camerich

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a line of comfortably priced, luxury furniture, to Manila 

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A business with friends – the partners with their spouses

Gerry Limpo, Jing Pimentel, Gina Pimentel, Christine Misa-Coscolluela, Gil Coscolluela, Julia Lim and David Lim 

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