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Dinner last night at @ralphs.ph Pasay road. This branch has tables where you can eat with your favorite wines. A sake bar @bar.koji where you can have an omakaze meal. Come on over and try it!! Congrats Tito Ralph @ralphlimjoseph Rafa @rafaplaysguitar and Raymond @raymondlimjoseph1964 #h2hwines #ralphswinesandspirits #h2homakaze

You can have Japanese ?? Spanish ?? and Pizza ?? at @ralphs.ph in Pasay road. Omakaze, thin crust pizza and paella! yummy!!! #ralphswinesandspirits #h2homakaze #h2hpizza

Lotus Resort Wear was made for the jetsetter at heart, with pieces to ensure your wardrobe is vacation-ready all year round. This FW22, the label is dropping two, fresh, holiday capsules inspired by the playful hues of the desert and sea.

The first capsule, entitled Desert Escape, features free-spirited kaftans, cover ups, dresses, and separates inspired by the colors of sandy dunes. A play on festival chic, the collection includes soft linen dresses and drawstring pants in coral, light yellow, and dusty pink; flowy tunics in tribal prints; and bright florals. Details such as fringes, braided straps, and beading add to the overall, bohemian vibe.

The second capsule, entitled Bluer Than Blue, takes its inspiration from the eternal beauty of the Philippine coastline and skies. Think splashy blues and frothy whites tempered with shades of cobalt and navy. The collection features separates made from the softest cottons and fabrics: slip dresses in linen, tropical leaf tunics in airy cotton gauze, and comfy co-ords in cotton eyelet. A standout, knee-length skirt with rope ties completes this capsule of fearless, seafaring looks. Whether you are planning a holiday getaway or a weekend staycation in the city, Lotus Resort Wear is your go-to for that forever-summer aesthetic.

Super yummy everything from @50shadesofdough ??? My favorite is the Coffee Crunch!!!! and everything else is soooo good! Banana ? crumble cake, Oatmeal date cookies ? Ensaimada plain and ube yum yum and food for the gods!! The packaging is so beautiful – the boxes. Each ensaymada and food for the gods are individually wrapped in paper and plastic. Trisha Lacson @trishalacson ( cousin of Ernie @ernlac @tlacson ) you are amazing ???#50shadesofdough #h2hdessertfinds #h2hdesserts #h2hcookies

What’s the French girl’s definition of the perfect bag? Shape: chic and structured, classic with a twist. Size: large enough for her everyday essentials, but not so big that it weighs her down. Strap: adjustable for different carry options (but preferably hands-free). Hardware: elegant and authentic, the very opposite of bling.

Now that perfect bag has a name: the Box-Trot by Longchamp. Box-Trot alludes both to Longchamp’s equestrian associations (remember, it was named after the most famous racecourse in Paris) and to the style of the bag itself: a sleek, boxy shape designed for the free-spirited Parisienne, who lives life on the go.

Crafted from smooth calfskin with a firm, round feel, the Box-Trot showcases Longchamp’s tradition of artisanal savoir-faire as it spotlights its resolutely modern mind-set. The flap is signed with an intricately worked medallion in pale gold-tone metal featuring the iconic horse and rider – an apt metaphor for the energy and independence of the Longchamp woman.

The Box-Trot comes in five colors – timeless black and cognac, bold orange, and on-trend lilac and cypress – and three sizes: a medium cross-body bag with two adjustable shoulder straps for short and long carry (and anything in between); a smaller version with one adjustable shoulder strap; and a mini format with a cute top handle and a removable shoulder strap. These are complemented by a wallet on a long leather lace, a secure and stylish way to carry cash and cards. Introducing the Longchamp Box-Trot. Simple yet sophisticated, effortless yet elegant – the very definition of French chic. Call it perfection in a bag.

Under the helm of fashion designer Pia Regala Hebron, Lady Rustan has mastered the art of refined Filipino workwear down to a tee. Office dressing in Manila’s tropical climate tends to skew towards the more casual, but Hebron’s genius is in creating the perfect balance of relaxed sophistication that is consistent throughout LR’s collections.

Soft and modern, effortless and flowy, Lady Rustan’s pieces are eternally tasteful and refined, easily mixing-and-matching with the label’s previous collections. FW22 is all about workwear reimagined for the party season, with bright dashes of color and cheerful silhouettes jazzing up the regular corporate ensemble. 

As health restrictions relax and the ber-months approach, the promise of re-opened offices and pre-pandemic-scale parties seems likely. Work-to-evening dressing for the holiday season has never been more relevant. While it sounds exciting, the prospect can also seem daunting. Not to worry! Lady Rustan’s FW 22 collection envisions all the outfits you’ll ever need! White, red, pink and a spectrum of greens dominate the season’s collection, softened by neutrals in light beige, camel, and peach. Silky blouses and sleeveless tops coordinate effortlessly with tailored ankle pants and wide-leg trousers. New details such as puff sleeves and lace add refreshing touches. A deep garnet wrap dress and a showstopping pink number with an asymmetrical hem compete as prime choices for this year’s noche buena.

This two-day online sale event is the perfect time to celebrate everyday moments with Rustans.com. From heartwarming moments to surprising moments, we want to be a part of every customer’s milestone

Rustan’s first opened its doors in 1952 and has since become an iconic part of the Philippine retail landscape, offering customers a range of products and services across fashion, beauty, technology, and homeware. This year, the luxury department store continues to provide customers with a shopping experience unlike any other as it houses top international and local brands.

This month of August marks 70 years of extraordinary in the Philippines, as Rustan’s celebrates its 70^th anniversary with customers. Celebrations include in-store events, special anniversary offers, exciting new brands and collections, and a weekend-long sale exclusively happening at Rustans.com on August 27 to 28.

“70 years ago, my grandparents had a simple vision of bringing the best of the world to Filipinos. Today, we count ourselves lucky and grateful to be of service to millions of Filipinos across several generations. Carrying on the legacy of my grandparents, we want Rustan’s to be an extension of your home, whether in our physical stores or at Rustans.com.” Donnie Tantoco, president of Rustan Commercial Corporation shares. “We take good care of our employees so that in turn, they will take good care of you. We work hard to understand your needs and aspirations so that we can help you fulfill your wishes and expectations while you work and look after of your families. Ultimately, we hope that apart from being your second home, we can be your second family too.”

Tantoco continues, “The past 70 years is a beautiful journey of learning, trust, and friendships built with you, our customers. We hope that we’ve made deep connections, and we invite you to continue the journey with us into the next decade.”

Celebrating Moments

For one whole weekend, Rustan’s brings the anniversary celebration online as it offers the finest selection of brands and merchandise from fashion, fine jewelry, beauty, kids, and home, while treating customers with limited offers and promotions of up to 50% off on selected items.

As customers celebrate the little moments and big milestones of their lives, the Anniversary Sale is the perfect time to shop for everything you want and need, and to treat yourself, your loved ones, your wardrobe, and your home. The online sale features 100+ offering incredible styles and products from Rustans.com’s top brands and customer favorites, including Longchamp, kate spade new york, SPANX, Michael Kors, Furla, Pedro del Hierro, Champion, Samsonite, Bally, Superga, Montblanc, Maison Margiela, Estée Lauder, Nuxe, Clarins, L’Occitane, NARS, Shiseido, Stila, Alilo, Summer, Tefal, Breville, Pyrex, and so much more.

Women will find brands like Anne Klein, Kurt Geiger, PAZZION, Dooney & Bourke, LeSportsac, Coccinelle, Triumph, Strathberry, and HOFF with merchandise up to 30% off while Rustan’s Private Brands Lady Rustan, Luna, and Lotus Resortwear are offering 15% off on regular-priced items. For a little self-care, customers can celebrate all things beauty courtesy of the numerous offers and complimentary gifts from the likes of Jo Malone London, La Mer, Viktor&Rolf, Kanebo, Perricone MD, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Murad, Koh Gen Do, Phyto, jane iredale, and Mario Badescu.

For men, brands with can’t-miss-deals of up to 25% off include Jack Nicklaus, Cross, Hackett, American Tourister, Kenneth Cole, and Dune London. Silver Vault brands have a special offer for customers with their finest pieces.

Get ready to shop and celebrate new moments with your loved ones when you make your home even more amazing with offers from Lacor, Cuisinart, Corelle, TruSens, and AirMaster.Finally, have your little ones make memories with the finest things that last a lifetime with brands like Jellycat, Melissa & Doug, Malabar Baby, Baa Baa Sheepz, and Bonjour Baby offering items up to 50% off.

Making the Ordinary Extraordinary Besides the complimentary gifts and offers from participating brands, Rustans.com makes the online sale extraordinary by giving customers a special treat when they shop that weekend. Spend a minimum of P30,000 and receive a free Philips Audio True Wireless Earbuds with your purchases. Customers will also be treated to 10% off and free shipping when their purchases reach a minimum spend of P2,000 after using the exclusive codes provided by our partner banks: BDO, BPI, Chinabank, EastWestBank, HSBC, PNB, RCBC, and SecurityBank. Discounts are capped at P1,000.

It was no coincidence ( there are no coincidences ) that on Mama Mary’s bday, Sept 8, last year I decided to join the 5 pm rosary of San Antonio @ssapnewstoday instead of my usual 9 am. In the 5 pm group was Tita Margot Perez, the mom of my good friend Marianne @mmph1230 . I asked them to pray for my stomach & Tita Margot asked me if I wanted to do the novena to St. Joseph and immediately I said yes. It’s a novena you pray for 40 days & not only did I do it, but I asked my Dad, Mom, my husband, my sons & my sister to pray it also for me! haha!! Good idea right? Tita Margot has a super serious devotion to St. Joseph. She has a nice collection of St. Joseph. Tita Margot has one from her Mom, her grandmother & the mom of her aunt, and from a man who needed money. Those are all not coincidences for sure that St. Joseph was given to her. I accepted St. Joseph coming to me and now he is also one of the saints I go to and pray to. I also have my sleeping St. Joseph . St Joseph was such a good man that’s why he is a good intercessor- swipe left #hspeaks2h #stjoseph #h2htribute

Like mother like daughter like granddaughter, Like Tita Margot & like Marianne who said that we should start our kids young like how she started her daughter Bea! All having a devotion to St. Joseph. Marianne @mmph1230 is my partner in crime in spreading the devotion to St. Joseph. We printed more copies and we leave them in chapels and other areas.
If you want a copy of this novena booklet, we printed several to give to those who want to do the novena. Let me know and I can mail one to you. A very powerful saint and a very powerful novena. Message from Tita Margot-
FYI for the March 19 Feastday of St Joseph: the 7 Sunday’s Novena to St Joseph starts on Jan 30 while the 33days starts Feb 15 and the 9days starts March 10 but the 30 days Feb17. I usually do the 7 Sundays and the 30 days #hspeaks2h #stjoseph

One of the most memorable parts of my childhood was the times we were asked to model for fashion shows and print ads. Lola was smart – she didn’t hire anymore she just used her grandchildren to pose, We enjoyed doing it with our cousins and siblings and other children of family friends. Here in the photos – My brother Noey @lopeznoey my cousin Anton @antonhuang111 and 2 family friends Neny @nenymonti and Melissa @m_salvador14 Rustan’s @rustansph is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year 🙂 As Rustan’s continues to create new stories to cherish, they also celebrate the magical moments and memories of their beloved partners and customers. I hope you will share with us your favorite Rustan’s stories – Please tag me and Rustan’s  #rustansph #h2hrustans #rustans70thanniversary #70extraordinaryyears

Another yummy goodness from @50shadesofdough Strawberry  #50shadesofdough #h2hcakes #h2hstrawberry #h2hdessertfinds