Category Archives: Great Inventions

Picture Balloon

By | Celebrations, Great Inventions | 2 Comments

In Tessa’s party ( Sea Princess Birthday Bash and Dance O’Rama Sept 13, 2010) , we saw this booth which we thought was a great idea for giveaways!!  There are people taking photos of you in the event and the next thing you know- you have a souvenir balloon 🙂

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 Fun Memories in Balloons!

Picture Balloons are customizable for any event: Birthday, Wedding, Casual Party, Product Launching, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, and others.

What’s more! These balloons are re-inflatlable!

Comes in the following service packages:

50 balloons

100 balloons

150 balloons

200 balloons

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Newport Cinemas, Resorts World

By | Entertainment, Great Inventions | One Comment

After lunch at Red Crab ( Red Crab Alimango House, Resorts World ), we were ready to watch our movie!!  Good thing Dad and Mom invited us to go with them to watch a movie, Despicable Me, which we really really liked and enjoyed!!

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and WOW what a movie in a super nice cinema!  It’s nice to try new things when they are still relatively new!  I will be here more often to watch my movies!!!

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You have your own cubicle for two people.  It’s like you are in First Class in an airplane 🙂

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You can recline the chairs and extend your legs!!!

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There is a button to call your butler to serve you drinks and popcorn ( refillable ) which comes with the ticket price of P 450.00 – IT IS WORTH IT!!!

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Nice restroom 🙂

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And they have the regular cinema seats which I am sure is also very nice!!

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Wall Stickers from Stuff at Rustan’s

By | Great Inventions, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

 Every season we find ways to make sure there is always a hodge podge of new things.

Looking to add a dash of fun and spice to your room?  New this season, are our wall stickers in every size.  

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No, they’re definitely not your typical kiddie wall stickers you find everywhere.

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We’ve got a collection anyone in their right mind would be of from retro geometric shapes

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to Marilyn Monroe and our flying Bruce Lee.  

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Every room needs music, and music need an outlet.  Come check out all kinds of your not so average speakers, that may even be a conversation icebreaker when you need it most.  

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STUFF is THE place to grab a gift for someone very special from someone just cool like that. Browse through our stationery section, the techie gadget corner, the birthday accessory circuit, the funky jewelry area and our pouch and bag haven.  There is always a twist to what you will find, so have a blast choosing from quirky rubber duck, skull, lip and many more ear bud earphones.

 

@ STUFF, we scour every corner of the world to make sure that the things we bring to you are compelling and different.  It’s all about the journey of discovering the quirky, the unique, the crazy and fun.  It is our gifts and gadgets treasure trove, meant to excite you in as many ways possible.

 

 

Stuff @ Rustan’s is available in Rustan’s Department Stores in Makati, Shangri-la, ATC, Gateway and Cebu.

 

Previous Entry:  Stuff at Rustan’s December 21, 2009

Pepper Mills

By | Foodie, Great Inventions | 3 Comments

 Thanks to the pepper mill collector and expert,  Gaita,  for the pepper mills!  James is very picky he made sure we got the correct kind so we had to ask your expert advice!

We are so excited to use them!  Every home should have a peppermill to freshly grind pepper.  I never saw the importance of this before but now, we cannot live without it!  Heart2Heart loves salt and pepper mills!

 

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I like how Gaita personalizes her pepper mills  – she paints over them. My next one will probably be pink with hearts on it! 🙂

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They really take it seriously!  

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Taxi Driver Creativity

By | Arts and Culture, Great Inventions, Travel | 2 Comments

We only rode a taxi once and we fortunately bumped into a very interesting taxi driver….

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I saw these dancing soda cans in his taxi and I showed it to my son….and the taxi driver told us that he made them!  We were amazed!  He said that he does it during his spare time in the taxi since he spends most of his time inside the car.  

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Then he showed us in his cellphone all his other works!!!  I told him to give me his email address so I can show him my website, but he said he does not have email and does not have time because he gets home so late from work already since he has to earn a living in his cab.  I told him to make more dancing soda cans and sell them!!! 🙂  

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Invisible Sisters

By | Giving Back, Great Inventions, Green | 12 Comments

Heart2Heart posted something a few years ago on the DANGERS OF PLASTIC

The Dangers of Plastic Bags August 6, 2008

And now is happy that there are other ways on how we can recycle plastic bags!!!  Who would think you can make plastic bags into bags as beautiful as these?

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Thanks to my cousin, Tara, for introducing me to this wonderful creation and for bringing me along to the Lopez Museum to join this interesting workshop!!!

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Take note of this beautiful work of art by Malang!! which was our backdrop of the workshop. Love it!!! 🙂 

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Demo by an Invisible sister on how to turn plastic bags into beautiful and colorful handbags

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A male crocheting? WOW!!  

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Tara crocheting! and Marianna checking out the workshop in behalf of her Mom, Tita Cedie, Executive Director of the Lopez Museum

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and saw Tricia and her daughter also in the workshop 🙂

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Ms. Earth even visited and was crocheting with us…. though everyone wanted a photo with her… Tara noticed that there was a sudden growth of the male population in the area 🙂

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Since I used to love crocheting when I was in gradeschool, so even if I have not done it in a long time, I still remember and can still crochet as long as you give me a needle and thread 🙂  So this is what I made in around 20 minutes and I had to go as I could not stay the whole workshop

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And outside was a booth selling the bags…HOW NICE!!!!  These are the creations from plastic bags made by the Invisible Sisters.  They range form P 500.00 to P 1,500.00.  It takes around 2 to 3 days for the workers to finish a bag- so most of the cost goes to the daily wage of the workers

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Ann Wizer, the woman behind Invisible Institute, She was wearing a vest and holding a bag made by them.  It takes women like these to start something small, make it big and make a difference in our world….

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Click to go to their website:

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Sunsponge Custom Self Tan- Your Secret Weapon for Summer

By | Beauty, Great Inventions, Summer, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

 ModelCo, the company who pioneered Airbrush Technology and sparked an entirely new beauty category with the award winning TAN AIRBRUSH IN A CAN, once again reinvents the way you tan.

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Introducing the revolutionary SUNSPONGE CUSTOM SELF-TAN, the first ever ergonomically designed self-tan applicator with a high-performance formula delivering your own customized tan.

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SUNSPONGE is the only way to soak up the sun this Summer– using the latest in tanning technology, the formula adjusts to each individual’s skin tone, activating a deep, natural-looking tan that will last for days. The tinted, lightweight formula delivers an instant, sheer bronze glow, for a streak-free application, while the self-tanner develops & intensifies, leaving you with your richest, longest-lasting tan yet.

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Enriched with Fructiplex™, to nourish, soothe & protect your skin with the moisturising benefits of Wild Rose Hip, Apricot & Palm Tree Extract, helping your tan last even longer. The fast-drying and non-greasy formula is also hinted with an exotic Cocoa Butter fragrance, leaving no tell-tale scent of fake tanning.

 

SUNSPONGE’s unique ergonomic design ensures a controlled application for those hard-to-reach areas, whilst the sponge buffs and evens your tan to perfection for a truly professional result.

 

So, whether you dare to bare a bronzed back in a slinky little Cavalli number, wish to make an entrance with your killer pins, or are out to seduce with a sun-kissed décolletage – desirable, enviable, sexy skin is all yours with SUNSPONGE …your Secret Weapon for Summer.

Fructiplex™ Active Ingredients:

The advanced SUNSPONGE formula contains Fructiplex™ – a cocktail of delicious ingredients which helps to combat the drying effects of the DHA tanning agent, including:

WILD ROSE HIP (Rosa canina)

Rose Hip has an extremely high Vitamin C content as well as many other vitamins including Vitamins A, B and E.  In fact, Rose Hip contains approximately 20 times more Vitamin C than citrus fruits. These vitamins, in particular Vitamin C have an anti-oxidising effect on the skin, preventing free radical damage and also acting as an anti-inflammatory.

APRICOT EXTRACT (Prunus armeniaca)

Fragrant and refreshing, the apricot is one of the fruits with the highest contents of pro-Vitamin A (or carotene) and potassium.  Vitamin A works to help improves skin texture and smoothness and is believed to be essential for the generation and function of skin cells.

PALM TREE EXTRACT (Serenoa serrulata / Saw palmetto)

Palm Tree Extract was traditionally used in South America and the Mediterranean to treat weakness after illness. The fruit if of this particular type of palm tree is enriched with fatty acids and phytosterols and is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

SUNSPONGE DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1 For best results, cleanse and exfoliate your skin with Modelco TAN REMOVER EXFOLIATING SCRUB prior to use for a smooth, even application.  Do not moisturize before applying SUNSPONGE. Apply within 1 hour of showering to clean skin. Tanning should always be done infront of a mirror to ensure an even application.

STEP 2 You must shake well before each use and then remove travel cap.  To get started your need to “activate” the SUNSPONGE.  To do this, turn bottle upside down and press the lower part of the sponge quickly against the skin 2-3 times.  This will release the bronze coloured liquid into lower part of the sponge so your application can start.  A quick press is all you need as a little goes a long way.   NOTE:  if you put too much pressure on the sponge or hold it down for too long the tanning solution will continue to flow.

STEP 3 Use long even strokes with the upper part of the sponge to blend. Use the inbuilt bronzer as a guide to ensure a streak-free application. As you work the self-tan solution into your skin, the sponge will begin to dry, therefore doubling as a buffing cloth. To avoid an uneven tan, apply to one area at a time.

STEP 4 Once liquid is perfectly blended into one area of the body, move onto the next area, gently pressing the lower part of the sponge once to release more liquid and repeating the above process. Formula can be layered to reach desired intensity. Remember, practice makes perfect!

STEP 5 Use sparingly on knees, ankles and elbows, only lightly feathering when the sponge applicator is near dry. For optimum even results it is best to get someone else to get SUNSPONGE on your back. If this is not possible, then apply to your back in front of a mirror. When tanning your back you will need to activate on your leg or arm first to release a small amount of liquid into the sponge before you start.  

STEP 6 It is recommended to allow sponge to dry before replacing cap. Wait at least 10 minutes before dressing and at least 6 hours before washing. For best results, allow SUNSPONGE to develop for 8 hours.

 

NOTE:  If travelling with this product please ensure it is packed carefully and should be kept in a zip-lock bag.  One shade suits all skin tones, with at least 3-4 body applications per product. SUNSPONGE is disposable and not refillable, making it super-hygienic and incredible value for money.

SUNSPONGE CUSTOM SELF-TAN

SRP Php 2,395,

 on sale April 2010 at BEAUTY BAR

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TAN TRIO SELF TANNING ESSENTIALS is your self-tanner’s NBF! A beautifully packaged trio of

jet-set sized, self-tan companions which are the key to the longest-lasting, most even & natural looking faux-glow ever.

 1. TAN PREP BODY POLISH (100ml) exfoliates and prepares skin for a longer lasting, even tan – the micro salt particles exfoliate away dead skin cells, dissolving self-tan residue from prior applications and neutralizing the skin’s pH level for the ultimate tan application. TAN PREP is scented with the refreshing scent of Mandarin, Peony and Fig, and contains no excess oils or moisturisers as this can impact upon your tan application

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2. TAN EXTENDER SELF-TAN ENHANCER (100ml) extends & intensifies the life of your tan, whilst at the same time toning & moisturizing your skin! Enriched with Caffeine, Green Tea & Horse Chestnut Extract, and with the refreshing scent of Summer fruits. 

3. TAN REMOVER EXFOLIATING SCRUB (100ml) this self-tan savior is a unique exfoliating scrub which instantly removes unwanted self-tan from your hands & body. Containing the nourishing extracts of Vitamin E to moisturise your hands & body, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated, with the refreshing scent of Pink Grapefruit.

TAN TRIO SELF TANNING ESSENTIALS is all you need for the most tantalising tan this Summer and is the perfect partner to any product in the ModelCo Tanning Range. So whether it’s flaunting bronzed pins in your Preen mini for a girls night out, or slipping into your white JETS one-piece for poolside perfection…you’ll be set to impress.

TAN PREP, TAN EXTENDER & TAN REMOVER all also available in full-size.

TAN TRIO

SRP: Php 1,750.00

modelco . . . the beauty of knowing

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 Its time to change the way you think about beauty

ModelCo is a cult beauty brand based in Sydney, Australia and is the creation of former model agent Shelley Barrett ModelCo creates premium beauty products for high demand consumers that are quick-fix, multi-purpose and unique. The formulations, applications & packaging are revolutionary and of a premium quality. Each product cleverly combines cutting-edge creativity and technical innovation.ModelCo launched onto the market with the phenomenally successful LASH WAND Heated Eyelash Curler in May 2002 with supermodel Elle Macpherson.  ModelCo’s cult range of products, including over 80 unique wonder products, have made the company a trailblazer in beauty worldwide by being the first-to-market with a range of unique products never seen before.  The staggering success of ModelCo’s first two creations, LASH WAND Heated Eyelash Curler and TAN Airbrush in a Can experienced phenomenal world-wide recognition and sales, are innovations that have transcended convention & changed women’s lives forever.Within just three short years of launching and a 350% turnover growth, ModelCo, has enjoyed spectacular global success with the brand now sold in over 500 department stores and niche beauty apothecaries, including Colette and Le Printemps in Paris; Villa-Moda in Dubai; and beauty mecca Space.NK in the UK.  In the US ModelCo is stocked at Sephora and is the first Australian beauty brand to launch into BLISS Spas and Victoria’s Secret. In May 2006 ModelCo launched into Henri Bendel, the ultimate New York boutique department store.In Australia, ModelCo has been in an exclusive distribution partnership with in David Jones, the country’s leading prestige department store.

So how did ModelCo start?  Director, Shelley Barrett, had been running a successful modelling agency for 10 years and over the course of time she would hear countless stories, ideas and dreams from her models and stylists about products they wished were on the market but weren’t available.  Shelley listened, saw the potential for a thriving business and went straight into production formulating innovative products that larger multi-nationals weren’t providing.ModelCo then developed their signature ‘pink’ identity, high-voltage glamour packaging and with brand essence of WOW has gone on to create innovative beauty products inspired by models, celebrity and the every day women’s need for unique, dual-purpose cosmetics.Today ModelCo has become a cult beauty brand that resonates with a modern woman, providing chic and sophisticated must-have beauty products. ModelCo’s edge transcends what’s new into what’s next, with products that deliver what they promise.

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The Body Wrap

By | Great Inventions, What's New at Rustan's | 5 Comments

 Oh my gosh! This is a pillow I would love to have!! I saw it in Make Room in Bonifacio High Street!!!

 I put pillows all around me when I sleep – for my head, left side, right side, and for my legs 🙂 With this pillow I will only need 2 instead of 4 🙂

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  • This super-sized double body pillow is over 100 inches long
  • Cozy pillow is intended to wrap your entire body
  • Hug it, straddle it, use it for unique back support while sleeping, sleep on it to replace your bed pillow or just store it at the head of your bed as a bolster
  • Body Wrap is filled with allergy free 100-percent polyester
  • Covered in polycotton ticking
  • Great for pregnant women needing extra sleeping support
  • Fold it in a circle for easy seating in bed or on the floor
  • Includes a removable, easy care zip-off cover for protection and easy cleaning

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