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A Playful Fashion Sense with Neck & Neck

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

Heart2Heart missed this cute fashion show!  But thanks to my cousin, Catherine Tantoco Huang, for sharing the beautiful photos.  I missed my nephews and nieces modelling in the fashion show!! The kids all look so happy and glowing in their Neck & Neck outfits 🙂 

 

Manila’s young fashionistas can now enjoy the latest styles from the Spanish fashion house for children NECK & NECK. In line with the celebration of the Spanish festival, NECK & NECK opens its doors to Manila with their exclusive partnership with Rustan’s. 

The event was led by owners Maria and Eduardo Zamacola as they launch their first store in Asia. A colorful fashion show at Rustan’s Makati showcased the latest collection of NECK & NECK.

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Known as one of the leading brands in children’s fashion, NECK & NECK is now present in 12 countries and has its own exclusive designs and trends that take on a worldly inspiration. 

The brand debuts their latest collection exclusively at Rustan’s, presenting pieces full of color and variety.

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A wide range of colorful and original floral prints, checks and tie print dominated the runway. Vivid colours such as apple green or red, blended with mauves, blues and pinks, whilst earth colours run into orange tones. Romantic designs with embroidered details, trimmings and stripes, enhanced with a wide selection of accessories to match.

Some of Neck & Neck’s new designs are also inspired by France, the English Countryside or the cosmopolitan cities of Tokyo and New York. The resulting collection has a very international air, in-keeping with the brand’s spirited vibe much like the children they design for.

Most of the pieces embody a casual and laid-back statement anchored with very detailed and different toned embroidery, lending the garments a slightly hippy look but at the same time very well finished. Accessories complemented each look making it unique and perfect for a special occasion or a fun play date. 

The different mix of materials give a casual and fresh look to the collection. Popular trends for this season are Poplins and Oxford for all in ones and shirts, twills for skirts, and Bermudas and trousers. These are just some of the various materials prominent this season together with corduroy, flannel and wool.

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As a novelty and for the first time, Neck & Neck also launches a separate line from its main collection: NECK & NECK SPORT, available in the company’s stores and online at www.neckandneck.com. This is an elaborated sports line for children where you can find garments with unique details such as large checks, washed cotton t-shirts with crochet detailing, polo shirts combined with different fabrics and patterns. In addition, they also have sweatshirts, trousers and lightweight sports jackets suitable for different times of the day.

Rustan’s Executive Vice President Anton Huang also graced the event with wife Nina Huang.

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Another fun fashionable season is ahead for Manila’s youngsters as NECK & NECK presents their exceptional, playful and stylish piece.

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Youthful Charm Sparks Marks & Spencer’s Angel Collection

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Marks & Spencer make it hip and preppy with their latest collection from their Angel range.marks-spencer-angel-collection-01.jpeg

 

Specifically designed for young girls, Angel’s dreamy mix of easy-to-wear layers, pretty dresses and collegiate-style basics will keep any wardrobe from looking plain and boring. From colorful plaid button downs, to khaki pants, teens and young ladies will surely love various pieces that feature basic and trendy designs perfect for everyday wear.

Keep it young, fashionable and fresh with Angel only from Marks & Spencer.

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Marks & Spencer is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Specialists, Inc. and is available at Greenbelt 5, Glorietta 4, and Shangri-La mall.

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Mustela

By | For kids, Great Inventions, Shopping | 2 Comments

Heart2Heart is so happy to meet the two women behind Mustela in the Philippines.  Tammy Tancingco and Sharleen Cu Unjeng

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Sharleen told us how she discovered Mustela which was through her yaya 🙂  and she realized it was a good product because it actually worked for her baby.  Mustela has many products for babies, mommies and for any adult.  They even have a line for eczema called Stelatopia.  And good news is it is available in Rustan’s department store.  

For any questions, there is a Mustela hotline 0917 -8958988

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Other mothers who love using Mustela

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Mustela has been part of skin care regimes for generations. Its wide array of skin care products meet the needs of people in various stages of their lives, ranging from an expectant mother, a  baby’s delicate first few months and even into adulthood.  Mustela has been working hand in hand with respected health care professionals for over 60 years and has been at the forefront of research and innovation to ease the everyday lives of mothers and providing excellent care to their babies’ delicate skin.

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Mustela 9 Months is a complete line of products developed to address skin changes that occur during pregnancy and after giving birth. For infants, there’s the Mustela Bébé range, which includes dermatologically-tested products for daily hygiene, bath, diaper change and skin protection of newborns, babies and children.

 

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Mustela also collaborated with top dermatologists and pediatricians in developing the Mustela Dermo-Pediatrics line. These products address the symptoms and causes of skin disorders among babies. To protect babies from harmful UV rays that can lead to irreversible skin damage, Mustela Sun Protection has babies covered.

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Today, Mustela continues to break new grounds as the skin care expert for babies and mothers to be, and holds its position as the number one selling product in European pharmacies. Mustela is manufactured by Laboratoires Expanscience, which is the 6th largest independent laboratory in France, and ensures its high quality products that are free from paraben, phthalate, phenoxyethanol, alcohol, chlorphenesin and essential oils. Priority is given to ingredients of natural origins ranging form 80% to 98%. Mustela continues to create a legacy of unparalled skin care.

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Keeping infant eczema at bay

Stelatopia is a line of high quality skin care for babies developed to gently yet effectively treat infant eczema. It offers a complete response to dry and eczema-prone skin with four high quality products guaranteed safe for babies.   Stelatopia’s active ingredient is Sunflower Oil Distillate.  It’s a patented ingredient of natural origin.  It has lipid replenishing action and breaks the vicious cycle of atopic dermatitis by reducing xerosis, desquamation and itching.

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Stelatopia Cream Cleanser is ideal for daily cleansing of baby’s face, hair and body. It protects skin against dryness with its patented Active Lipid-Replenishing Process, and quickly soothes discomfort by reducing the sensation of irritation and itching. 

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When skin flare-ups occur, Stelatopia Milky Bath Oil comes to the rescue. Frequent use of this emollient-rich bath oil diminishes the frequency and intensity of flare-ups due to the presence of sunflower oil distillate. Stelatopia Milky Bath Oil requires no rinsing and does not leave an oily film.

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Stelatopia Emollient Cream is a handy companion to keep skin nourished.  It restores moisture balance by replenishing lipids while purifying the skin as it restructures even the driest skin, rebalances cutaneous flora and limits microbial proliferation. Stelatopia Emollient Cream limits the need for corticosteroids by up to 100%.

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Finally, Stelatopia No-rinse Cleansing Water is a gentle, one-step daily use cleanser for face, body, and diaper area of babies. It gently cleanses the skin with an ultra-mild, no-rinse washing base to help form a barrier against hard water that may cause more irritation.

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Mustela is available at the following outlets:

    Ayala Trinoma, 1st Level (beside Cafe Mary Grace)

    Robinson’s Manila, 1st Level Midtown Wing (beside Topshop)

    Glorietta 4, 3rd Level (in front of Gourdo’s and Play & Display)

    Shangri-la Mall, 4th Level (in front of Mothercare)

    Megamall A, 2nd Level (in front of Esprit) 

    The Shops, Greenhills Shopping Center 1st Level (in front of

    Watson’s and Mary Grace)

    Alabang Town Center, Upper Ground Floor, Connector Mall (in          

    front of K & Company) 

 

Distributed at the following:

    PureBeauty, 2nd Floor Serendra, BGC

    All Landmark Department Stores

    All Rustan’s Department Stores

    Numa Echo Baby Store, QC

 

For more information:

    MUSTELA HOTLINE:

    0917-8959988

    Email: mustelaphilippines@yahoo.com

    Website: www.mustela.com

    Facebook: Mustela Philippines

 

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Welcoming Talitha

By | Celebrations, For kids | One Comment

We are so happy to have more baby girls coming into the Lopez side of the family!!  We only have a few girls and it seems that The Johnny Lopezes are having a bunch of them one after the other 🙂  Congratulations to Carlo and Monique!  We are looking forward to the coming of Talitha!!

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Pretty and blooming Mom, Monique Albert Lopez

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The two moms of Monique 🙂 Thank you for inviting us to the baby shower of Talitha

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What a cute baby shower for Talitha 

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And many beautiful young friends of Monique

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FUN BABY SHOWER GAMES! 🙂

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Yummy food in between 🙂

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And more games!

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And many many presents for Baby Talitha 

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Nice giveaways by the sister of Monique, Rina Albert 

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Sanggunian Kabataan 2012 2nd

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I am inviting you to join this year’s SUPERKIDS 2012 from September 14-15, 2012 at SMX, MOA.

Our guest speaker is Dr. Thomas Armstrong, Education Consultant and author of the books like Neurodiversity, Seven Kinds of Smart, and Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom.

We are proud to have local speakers like Dr. Francis Dimalanta, Dr. Teresa Gustilo-Villasor, Teacher Francie Castaneda-Lacanilao of the

Learnng Tree, Teacher Didi Manahan of Explorations Preschool and KEYS Grade School and Teacher Ani Alamario of the Raya School.

Please join these exciting 2-day conference where learning and teaching will be enhanced!

If you are interested, please call Ms. Hannah Sarmiento of Primetrade Asia at 8960661 for more information.

Thank you!

Maricar Gustilo-de Ocampo

Potentia, Inc., Education Consultant Faculty, College of Education De La Salle University-Manila

Cell: 09209023188  Tel:  02-5360231

Email: deocampomc@yahoo.com           maricar.deocampo@gmail.com

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Saltimbanco by Cirque Du Soleil

By | Entertainment, For kids | One Comment

Heart2Heart went to Mall of Asia Arena last night for the first time! WOW!

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So happy to see Noye and his cute boys all in matching outfit!!! Nicole did not join the photo but she was there 🙂 plus Josh in the photo, my date that evening  

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Tessa and family had just arrived too –

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and many many more!!  Start studded evening!  And Rhett was picked by the clown! 🙂

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I saw this special entrance for the Premier Suites

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Which are these on top, I wonder how the view is from up there.  You have to buy the suite for the whole year and you are guaranteed a seat for every show in the Arena

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Entering the arena

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Snacks

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And more snacks!

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Of course looked for Heart2Heart’s favorite

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it’s on the right side from the Coral Way entrance and past the VIP lifts to the Premier suites

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 It was the first night of Cirque Du Soleil Saltimbanco

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My date that evening, Josh!  I was so happy to take him with me because he told me, it has been his dream to watch a circus.  Josh is 8 years old and is into gymnastics. So it was nice to be with him since he appreciated it very much and he kept telling me all the moves that were difficult to do.  And he kept shouting and cheering for all the performers!  “EPIC!”  he says! 🙂 Heart2Heart is happy to make a child’s dream come true 🙂 

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Joshua with overall trophy in his gymnastics competition this morning, level 1 boys 10 and below. Much thanks to all his great coaches from PGAA and to God for his natural talent! Gold medal- floor excercise, gold medal- parallel bars, silver- pommel horse and bronze – vault

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Watch out for these two handsome guys 🙂

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Aside from Josh splitting all over the arena- he showed me a stunt only he can do!  TRY DOING THIS!  haha!!

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Happy viewers after the show 🙂

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Click below for tickets:

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or

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Thank you Neil and Grace!

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Visitors of Chef Javs at Cibo

By | Foodie, For kids, Summer | One Comment

Thank you to all those who visited Javs during his summer job at Cibo!  Yesterday was his last day at work as he goes back to school next week.  Thank you Gaita, Eunice and the Cibo team for taking care of Chef Javs!  He really enjoyed working with all of you!   

 

Javier’s cousin, AJ! with Mommy Marivic having Salmon 

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Lolo, Lola, Tito Boni and Tita Rose, Ninang Maricar and Mischka come over for lunch

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Tita Krie 

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Here he is excited to make his pizza at home ala Cibo style 🙂

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