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Sizzle this Season with Assets Red Hot Label by Spanx

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Sizzle this Season with ASSETS® Red Hot Label™ by SPANX®

This season, experience comfortable and beautiful shapewear at just a fraction of the cost with ASSETS® Red Hot Label™ by SPANX a new collection of shapewear and legwear designed to help more women achieve their own red carpet look for less!

Comfortable, slimming, and figure-flattering, ASSETS® Red Hot Label™ is definitely something every woman can afford to love! It offers smart, functional, and beautiful designs that are available in a range of slimming hosiery solution and intimate apparel collection. A luxe addition to the much-loved SPANX brand, ASSETS® Red Hot Label™ features light-as-air slips, shapers with style, slimming tops that can’t be topped and more. Each Red Hot piece delivers the fit, innovation and premium quality that only the SPANX shaping experts can provide. 

And thanks to the exclusive, fashion-inspired silhouettes and design details, covering your assets has never looked this hot!

In the U.S., ASSETS was launched in 2006 “to help more women experience the power of shapewear,” says SPANX Founder Sara Blakely.  Now, with ASSETS® Red Hot Label™, “we’re giving them even more ways to look and feel their absolute best in their clothes”, ends Blakely. 

1.      Medium: Subtle Slimming

Hosiery Body Shapers:  Inspired by our most famous SPANX® styles! 

Comfortable hosiery completely flattens the tummy and special yarns

offer serious shaping!

·        High-Waist Panty (pictured right)

·        High-Waist Mid-Thigh

 

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2.      Super: Amped-Up Shaping 

Love Your Assets Fantastic Firmers:  Sleek shapewear that leaves you toned and jiggle-free!  Smoothing microfiber and slimming inner power-mesh provide firming support.  Comfortable, stay-put fit and slick outer fabric keeps everything invisibly smooth & cling-free! 

·        Open-Bust Cami (pictured left)

·        Girl Short (pictured left)

·        Shaping Adjustable Cami

·        Shaping Tank

·        Panty

·        Shaping Mid-Thigh

·        High-Waist Girl Short

·        High-Waist Mid-Thigh Shaper

·        Mid-Thigh Bodysuit

·        Half Slip

·        Full Slip

·         Shaping    

·         Hal

 

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3.      Ultra: Targeted Taming and Maximum Control   

               Focused Firmers: Super power yarns give these shapers unmatched slimming and make  them perfect under curve-hugging dresses.

·        Mid-Thigh Shaper

·        High-Waist Mid-Thigh Shaper

·        High-Waist Half Slip

·        Adjustable Strap Full Slip (pictured left)

·        High-Waist Panty

 

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4. Silhouette Serums: Equipped with special correction zones to target problem areas,      this collection is perfect to pair with a blouse and skirt for a nipped and tucked look!

·        Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Body Shaper

·        Stand-Tall Tank

·        Butt-Boosting Girl Short (pictured right)

·        Open-Bust Body Shaper

·        High-Waist Panty

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In the Philippines, ASSETS® Red Hot Label™ by SPANX is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation and available at SM Department Stores in SM Mega Mall and SM North Edsa.

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Style by Linda Ley

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While at Rachelle’s party, I bumped into Linda Ley.  Of course always looking so dressed and beautiful.  

Linda is a very good customer of Rustan’s and she told me that whenever her friends sees her table setting, they ask her where she gets her beautiful things and of course she tells them it’s from Rustan’s.   

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 She is very creative and knows how to put things together to make them look beautiful.  She was showing me photos of how she put together the dinnerware with the flatware and when her friends saw this, she was able to sell many sets for Rustan’s 🙂  Thank you Linda for patronizing Rustan’s and promoting our products! 🙂  Hope to see more of you at Heart2Heart  

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 Linda, being very stylish and beautiful herself, was telling us that yellow gold is back and is the fashion color now – so of course my other fashionable friend, Jeanne ( also a Rustan’s shopper ), was of course very “in” flaunting her Ferragamo necklace and belt in yellow gold 🙂

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 Eds was also “in” wearing her yellow gold bangles from India

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Superdry Student Shopping Spree

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British clothing brand Superdry debuted in the Philippines only a couple of months ago, but the hype for this label best known for their relaxed yet fashion-forward design and aspirational tailoring has hit Manila’s stylish set full force.

On Friday, December 21, 2012, Superdry will have their Student Lockin promo as they treat students to a night of exclusive shopping at their boutique in Bonifacio High Street Central from 6:00PM to 10:00PM only. During this period, students will simply present their student I.D. and immediately get a 15% discount on all Superdry merchandise from apparel, footwear, accessories, and all other items.

To keep the night laid back and fun, Superdry will delight all guests who want to drop by with music by Deeper Manila’s DJ Kass and DJ Justin de Guzman, right inside the store. As an added treat, Superdry will also be giving away two Tees in Tins to lucky students attending that night.  

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 its sight set on becoming a world-leading lifestyle brand, Superdry’s high quality and top designs will keep students in the Metro looking their best this Holiday season.

 

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In the Philippines, Superdry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Bonifacio Highstreet Central, Bonifacio Global City.

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Uniforms in India

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I started documenting this a bit late but I am glad I captured some of them.  Heart2Heart just loves the outfits of the hotel and restaurant staff in India.  They all look so proud to wear their very own

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Superdry

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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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Tadashi Shoji Fall Winter 2012 Collection

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 Beautiful beautiful collection by Tadashi Shoji!  I made sure I attended this private affair so I could see him in person 🙂

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Mr. Tadashi donated 3 beautiful gowns which were auctioned that evening.  All proceeds would go to the Red Cross

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Handing over the donation to the Red Cross.  Thank you Tadashi Shoji

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Happy Birthday to My Fab Mom

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Last year I had a tribute to my Mom on her birthday posting old photos of her

Previous entry:  Menchu November 20, 2011

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This year, I am showing updated photos of my Mom 40 to 50 years after!  And she still looks amazing!! Happy Birthday to my Fab Mom!!!  That is what everyone says whenever I have photos of my Mom in my website!!  And no miss whenever we are out, we always hear compliments from strangers – whether it is her glasses, her accessories, her coat, her bag or her shoe. Many think that me and my sister with mom are sisters 🙂

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And this is probably her face when she sees this surprise post!  🙂  

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But truly my Mom is super FAB!  She is almost 70 years old and she still looks so young and so fashionable!!  Whether she is at work, in the beach, at a dinner or at a party, in the airport – she is always at her best! I love you Mom!

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Natori Celebrating 35 Years of Global Style

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 One name that has stood the test of trend and time; a name that is naturally glamorous, naturally global, and naturally Filipino is NATORI.

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Rustan’s hosted an invitational event celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Natori Company with guest of honor, Josie Natori.  This exclusive event was held on November 15, 2012 at the Ayala Museum and showcased the latest Fall Winter 2012 collection.

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Josie Natori said, “We are grateful to have built a strong global brand in the last 35 years that brings art into life. Our East-meets-West sensibility is grounded in the artisanship and craftsmanship of the Philippines.”

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For her well-received ready-to-wear collection, Josie Natori headed to far-flung Mongolia for Fall/Winter 2012-2013, where colors, textures, and embellishments reach the height of romantic indulgence. Highlighted by silks, lace and premium knits, this collection, first shown at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, presents layering at its most dramatic. Silhouettes include sculptural Kimono-style blousons, sensuously-draped wrap dresses, and and plush, weighty overcoats. Set in a strikingly bold palette of black, imperial red, royal purple, champagne and gold, the ready-to-wear label epitomizes global nomad chic.

 

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JOSIE is Natori’s vibrant and youthful collection of easy, casual dressing. Dragons, butterflies, and cherry blossoms spring to life, as traditional imperial motifs of the East have been translated in exciting digital prints and dynamic color. With Cocachin patterns, vintage florals, and abstract prints exploding in exciting neons, Josie represents youth at its most energetic.

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Natori couture’s divine dresses, each imbued with a bit of otherworldly indulgence, are a spectacular finale to this Fall collection. With its sensual harmony of color and texture found in lace, embroidery, and rich textiles, this collection creates everyday luxuries with its exotic flourishes.  

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It is all one big, luxurious celebration as Natori toasts its 35th year in Manila, the hometown of Josie Natori.  The global stage is her perfect arena, as she combines the heritage and traditions of her eastern upbringing with her contemporary, modern sensibilities of her New York life.

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