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Penn

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Despedida today in the office for Penn Villanueva or known as PBV. When you are given a despedida that means you were/are loved. Penn has been with our family for 36 years starting from the supermarket days and she followed my mom wherever she went. I realized today that She has handled so many departments because we assigned her when we needed someone to fill a position and she could do any task. From the supermarket, to the dept store, to flower shop, to Golden Spoon, to Pancake House. That’s how good she is. She will now be working from home and will be teaching English online to kids from China or from anywhere in the world. Wow! As they said she fits a teacher very well because she is very strict 🙂 Aside from all that she sings very well too – listen #h2hpeople

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VIP GUESTS WEARING GUCCI TO THE FALL WINTER 2019-2020 FASHION SHOW

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VIP GUESTS WEARING GUCCI TO THE FALL WINTER 2019-2020 FASHION SHOW

Emma Appleton wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 43 black leather biker jacket with hand-painted Gucci and mushroom details on the back, a red and black printed silk twill dress, black cutout leather high heel boots and a black leather GG Signature bag with feline head detail.

Lucy Boynton wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 9 dark blue washed denim jacket with front pockets and GG buttons with a pink printed silk long sleeve shirt with contrast bow tie, dark blue washed denim skirt with front pockets and GG buttons, silver leather mid-heel pumps with crystal G heel and a black chevron matelassé leather mini bucket bag with chain.

Sinéad Burke wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 64 red tweed coat and a red silk long sleeve dress with pleated skirt and ruffle details with a red leather GG Marmont bag.

Florence Clementine wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 78 orange crêpe wool silk dress with black and white sequin embroidered long sleeves and “Robe d’homme pour femme” embroidery with black patent leather high heel boots and a black matelassé leather chain shoulder bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail.

Gia Coppola wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 49 navy, burgundy and yellow peak lapel tartan jacket with a cream silk shirt, beige and brown GG printed wool canvas culotte pants, multicolor snakeskin low-heel pumps with crystal GG detail, a lilac leather Rajah medium shoulder bag and silver enameled Gucci Garden Geometric G earrings.Guests Wearing Gucci to the Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Show (2)

Carolina Crescentini wore a Gucci Cruise 2018 pink, blue and green floral jacquard suit with a black shirt, nude leather platform sandals and a black leather clutch with multicolor crystal GG detail. Francesco Motta wore a Gucci black velvet one button peak lapel jacket with black coated denim jeans, a red and green check self-tie shirt, black patent leather boots and a black wide brim hat.

Lou Doillon wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 29 black technical jersey oversized zipped jacket with snap buttons, a black and gold laminated swimsuit, black technical jersey tracksuit pants with snap buttons, black leather high heels and a green leather Gucci Zumi bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail.

Salma Hayek Pinault wore Gucci Pre-Fall 2019 look 79 violet and pink floral jacquard silk robe coat with multicolor sequin embroidered flower appliqués, red contrast feather cuffs and self-fabric sash with gold leather platform high heel knot sandals and a small red leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail. She completed her look with a Le Marché des Merveilles 18kt gold feline head pendant necklace with diamonds and a ring in metal with aged gold finish, pearl effect glass and pink crystal.

Miriam Leone wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 13 lilac leather double breasted V-neck blazer with padded shoulders, lilac shiny swimsuit with crystal detail and Gucci print on the back, lilac leather short pencil skirt and mauve tights with light yellow leather pumps and a lilac leather Broadway evening bag with twisted enamel

MP5 wore a Gucci Fall Winter 2018 – 2019 dark blue two button peak lapel jacket with black grosgrain contrast lapel, a black crepe de chine lurex shirt, black velvet pants and black leather boots with a black velvet GG Marmont belt bagGuests Wearing Gucci to the Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Show (3)

Mari Natsuki wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 4 bright green cady crêpe wool silk high-neck dress with sculpted shoulders and detachable crystal embroidered brooch with cream cutout leather high heel boots, white tulle gloves with crystal embroidered appliqué and a green crocodile Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail. She completed her look with dark tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses with gold metal trimmed printed snakeskin detail and green mirror lenses.

Ni Ni wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 2 white silk long sleeve dress with puff sleeves and multicolor contrast trim with white leather low heel platform loafers, a white leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail and rectangular-frame metal glasses.

Benedetta Porcaroli wore a Gucci orange and green striped shirt with pocket detail with a pink and gold all-over sequin GG printed skirt, black patent leather high heel sandals and a gold aged metal and enameled cross necklace.

Saoirse Ronan wore Gucci Pre-Fall 2019 look 17 dark blue jacket, rust vest with gold buttons, grey silk crêpe de chine long sleeve shirt and orange wide leg cuffed pants with black leather mid-heel pumps with crystal G heel and a green leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail. She completed her look with GG Running 18kt yellow gold stud earrings with diamonds, a GG Running 18kt yellow gold single earring with diamonds and a GG Running 18kt yellow gold ring with studs.

Zumi Rosow wore a Gucci Cruise 2019 green and gold GG printed iridescent jacquard suit with a brick rose silk long sleeve shirt with pintuck detail and self-fabric scarf, black patent leather GG Marmont high heel boots and a black leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail.Guests Wearing Gucci to the Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Show (4)

Seol Hyun wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 61 brown suede jacket with front pockets and black plongé leather details with a yellow and blue Horsebit printed silk twill long sleeve shirt, red and green printed skirt with button details and silver leather mid-heel pumps with crystal G heel and a small red leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag with silver and gold Interlocking G Horsebit detail.

St. Vincent wore a Gucci brown eco fur coat, white cotton T-shirt with mouth print, a pair of ivory wool cuffed trousers and black leather platform sandals with a black leather Gucci Zumi top handle bag and oversized ivory acetate sunglasses with dark yellow crystal details.

Aya Suzuki wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 58 yellow tweed bomber jacket with contrast trim detail, puffed sleeves and feline head metal buttons with GG canvas mid-heel boots, a black leather GG Marmont mini top handle shoulder bag, crystal earrings and white acetate square-frame sunglasses. Ami Suzuki wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 65 ivory, pink and light blue oversize check tweed bomber jacket with contrast trim detail, puffed sleeves and feline head metal buttons with GG canvas mid-heel boots, a red leather GG Marmont mini top handle shoulder bag, crystal earrings and green acetate square-frame sunglasses.

Michael Clark wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 45 grey one button notch lapel three-piece tuxedo with a green printed silk shirt and black leather horsebit loafers.

Benjamin Clementine wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 31 green velvet double breasted peak lapel suit, a green knit turtleneck and black leather loafers.Guests Wearing Gucci to the Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Show (5)

Adam Eli wore Gucci Pre-Fall 2018 look 31 brown GG print cardigan with Web trim and black technical jersey jogging pants with side jacquard stripe, brown snakeskin loafers and an embroidered bordeaux velvet GG Marmont mini shoulder bag. He completed his look with an aged gold metal crown and an 18kt yellow gold GG running necklace.

Andrew Garfield wore Gucci Cruise 2019 look 37 black and white wool bomber jacket with cat appliqué with a white cotton oversize t-shirt with Gucci stamp, light brown pants and butter leather G74 sneakers with Web detail.

Ghali wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 63 green and beige floral printed overalls with a blue dress shirt, grey pants and bordeaux GG canvas and leather lace ups. He completed his look with a brown eco fur robe featuring satin quilted lining, contrast trim and tassel detail with an aged gold cherry motif necklace and ivory resin beads.

Jam Hsiao wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 14 black and cream windowpane plaid double breasted peak lapel suit with gold button detail, a brown and cream striped V-neck sweater, light blue striped dress shirt, and black patent leather boots. He completed his look with an ivory resin Rajah brooch with crystal details and a floral printed silk scarf.

Jared Leto wore Gucci Spring Summer 2019 look 60 blue and red floral printed silk crepe long shirt with grey jogging pants with blue Interlocking G print, blue and white leather Screener sneakers with Blue and orange nylon Web detail, a pink floral printed hooded scarf and black acetate sunglasses with web detail.Guests Wearing Gucci to the Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Show (1)

In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4 and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.

SSI Group, 30 Years of the Curated Life

On its 30th year, the SSI Group partners with one of the world’s leading banks, Citibank, to bring the Curated Life to every Filipino with rewarding shopping experiences and perks. With a retail network of over 600 stores and various retail format offerings, the SSI Group continues to makean impact on the lifestyle values of its consumers, by inspiring, enabling, indulging, and rallying them to live a life well-lived—a life that’s well-curated.

Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse: Get 50% Off on Selected Beef Cuts on Meat Day — Every 29th of the Month

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Get 50% Off on Selected Beef Cuts on Meat Day — Every 29th of the Month at Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse in City of Dreams Manila

To celebrate the traditional Japanese Meat Day, Ruby Jacks’ steakhouse at City of Dreams Manila together with its sister branch in Tokyo is offering selected beef cuts at half the price every 29th of the month.Ruby Jack's 160 DAY Grain Fed Black Angus Fillet

In Japan, 29 read as “2” and “9” is “ni” and “ku” in Japanese, respectively. When combined, the word play “Niku” in Japanese means “meat.” On this day, its popular among Japanese to eat meat. In Manila, Ruby Jack’s is set to create this trend for diners to partake of exquisitely juicy beef cuts every 29th of the month with the 50% off promotion.

Ruby Jack's Meat Day Promo

Ruby Jack’s is a popular steakhouse famous for its dry-aged meats and premium grilled steaks. The restaurant, founded in Japan, has become a recognized name in the culinary world because it uses only the best natural ingredients selected from all around the world – making each dish a perfectly sumptuous and enticing experience.

Ruby Jack’s is set to become even more of a game-changer among foodies with this exciting promo. To learn more about the promo, you can visit their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rubyjacksmanila/

THE EXCLUSIVE MELISSA X HELLO KITTY COLLECTION IS COMING TO PHIILIPPINE SHORES

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THE EXCLUSIVE MELISSA X HELLO KITTY COLLECTION IS COMING TO PHIILIPPINE SHORES

When it comes to iconic characters, far and few come close to Hello Kitty. A pop culture symbol all across the globe, the sensational character from the Japanese company, Sanrio, is beloved especially in the Philippines, where the cute and cuddly icons from our childhood years remain with us well into adulthood. Adored by an audience that cuts across the spectrum of age and gender, Hello Kitty has captured the hearts of Filipinos for decades. This unquestionable popularity has resulted in the creation and patronage of anything and everything related to the character: from themed gift shops and cafes to Hello Kitty-inspired fashion items.

This season, the universe of the charming, ribbon-sporting animated little girl collides with the style and sophistication of shoe brand Melissa. Together, these two forces redefine classics and channel a cute-meets-chic balance between form and function. Say hello to the three styles from the Melissa + Hello Kitty exclusive collection!MEL BE HELLO KITTY in Light Pink; SRP 2,995

Meet the quintessential sneaker, revamped. The Melissa Be + Hello Kitty takes everyone’s go-to footwear of choice and elevates the look with a platform sole and four colorways: a soft pastel pink, classic white, and sleek black. Kicking the quirkiness up a notch, the sneaker comes with Hello Kitty’s darling face and her equally iconic bow accessory.  Also available in teen sizes!  SLIPPER + HELLO KITTY in Light Pink; SRP 2,995

Arriving right on time for the warmer months, the Melissa Slipper + Hello Kitty is the finishing touch you need to top off your summer ensemble. Lightweight and comfortable, the foam insole (which comes with a specially customized print to celebrate the collab, of course!) makes this pair the perfect match for casual strolls and long errand days. Available in pink, white, black and red, the Melissa Slipper + Hello Kitty is available with two distinct frontal designs: a Hello Kitty motif or the character’s unmistakable bow.MEL SPACE LOVE HELLO KITTY in Light Pink Kitty; SRP 2,895

Also available in one of Melissa’s well-loved flats silhouette, the Space Love + Hello Kitty is a dream combination for the girly flats and Hello Kitty lover.  Comes in light pink, black and white colorways with the Hello Kitty face and in Red and Pink Hello Kitty colors with the character bow. MINI BE HELLO KITTY in Light Pink; SRP 2,895

Making sure even the kids can sport their style in spades, the collection also includes a mini version of the Melissa + Hello Kitty sneaker. Capturing all Hello Kitty’s charm and turning it wearable, the Mini Melissa Be + Hello Kitty sneakers features contrasting shoelaces and an embossed or children, the mini version of Melissa´s beloved sneaker features Hello Kitty at the front and a heel loop at the back. Following the adult sneaker’s chromatic color way, the mini version also comes in pink, white, red and black

The Melissa + Hello Kitty collection will be available online on March 15 at www.melissaphilippines.com, and in select Melissa Shoes outlet stores nationwide starting April 1

About Melissa

Melissa is an iconic global footwear brand from Brazil. Established in 1979, Melissa is highly regarded for its avant-garde designs, sustainable materials, and collaborations with a number of high-profile names from the world of art and fashion.

From sexy stilettos to fabulous flats, Melissa shoes have brought fashion and comfort to new heights. Melissa brings the future of fashion to the world.

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In the Philippines, Melissa shoes are available in 30 stores nationwide. Go to www.melissaphilippines.com to find the nearest Melissa store in your area.

In Full Bloom – Experience Cherry Blossom at Starbucks

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In Full Bloom

Experience Cherry Blossom at Starbucks

Manila, March 12, 2019 – In Japan, the blooming of cherry blossoms is one of the most anticipated times of the year as it marks the coming of Spring – a time of new beginnings. The breath-taking sight of cherry trees tinted with the pale pink haze symbolizes beauty, life, and renewal.March12_Starbucks Philippines

This year, Starbucks also embraces the changing of the seasons with new Springtime favorites inspired by Cherry Blossom. The Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® is as dreamy as a Spring day in Japan with its velvety milk and sweet red bean base, topped with whipped cream, falling petals of white and pink rice blossom petals, and tart dried cranberry bits.

Starbucks also offers a green tea variation with the Matcha Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® which blends the bright flavors of Matcha and sweet red bean. This cherry blossom treat is also sprinkled with pink and white rice petals and cranberry bits on top of whipped cream and red beans.

For those who want to bring spring’s unique flavors into their cup of coffee at home, the Starbucks Spring Season Blend combines four distinct coffees from around the world to deliver a big syrupy body with dark cherry and cedary spice flavors.Starbucks Cherry Blossom Collection_1

Aside from delightful cherry blossom beverages, stunning Sakura-themed merchandise is also ripe for the picking in Starbucks stores. With a dainty palette of pink, purple, and gold, the collection depicts two kinds of cherry blossoms, inspired by traditional hand drawings and oil paintings that captures its beauty.

Some items from the collection include double-walled mugs with rubber lids in Blossom Pink and in Blossom Gray with Sakura motifs, tumblers like the clear Cold Cup designed with a sprinkling confetti blossom and complemented with a lid and straw, and even adorable Bearista Bear Keychains in pastel pink.   2019 Sakura Starbucks Card

Complete the collection with the 2019 Sakura Card, designed to show the delicateness of the Cherry Blossom’s pale pink petals. The card is available for an initial activation amount of Php300 per card.

Starting March 12, customers who purchase any of the two featured beverages can experience Cherry Blossom at Starbucks. Customers simply need to scan the QR code that can be found in each cup when they purchase either a Matcha Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® or an Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino®. After scanning the QR code, they will need to locate the banner with the Cherry Blossom to trigger the AR experience. Upon scanning, customers can take their selfies under Cherry Trees of falling cherry blossoms. Join in on the Cherry Blossom craze and visit Starbucks to witness spring in full bloom! Visit the Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page for more details!

Declutter + Organization

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For Rachelle Wenger @everyday_flair decluttering is not a trend, it is a way of life. What a beautiful workshop yesterday by Rachelle at the newly opened store of my beautiful friend Xandra Ramos @xandraramos – Noteworthy @noteworthy.mnl by @nationalbookstore I find her ways very applicable to me and I am sure to many of us. I am so excited to continue decluttering ( not only things but our own self ) and organizing my home and my life #noteworthymnl #nationalbookstore#h2hhouseholdtips #h2hgiving#h2hgivingback #h2hquotes

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