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A bright 2011 is up ahead! With the New Year’s celebration also come the latest trend for the season from Rustan’s that will make each style savvy start the year right.
It is another year to don new fashion as women play with different colors and silhouettes. Classic looks are brightened up and made more glamorous apparent in Halston Heritage’s latest designs.
Season after season, the sophisticated gentleman on the other hand prefers the dapper statement. If it is the classic and sleek that men are after, Ermenegildo Zegna’s top notch ensembles make a gentleman out of any chap matched with Vacheron Constantin’s inimitable timepieces that spruces up the look.
One of the top fashion choices also include a selection of pants from Perry Ellis and Black Label Homme. Hacket also presents its latest collection ranging from pants, long sleeved tops, cardigans and ties. Homegrown brand Faconnable also has shirt designs that can be dressed up and down depending on the occasion.
Hackett Black Suit
Hackett Navy Blue Bowtie
On Marco: Charcoal gray pinstripe pants from Perry Ellis, Blue polka dot tie, navy blue blazer and purple striped long sleeved shirt from Hackett
On Miguel: Dark gray suit, pants and pocket square from Zegna, Striped long sleeved shirt by Hackett
Background: gold cone shaped trees, horn wall display, Schott Zwiesel martini glass – all available at Rustans Home Department.
On Macky: Suit, pants and tie from Hackett, Purple long sleeved shirt from Faconnable
On Camille: Black dress from FCUK, Bangle bracelet with diamonds from Gavello. Roberto Coin Fantasia white ring with diamonds and green amethyst, Roberto Coin Cento collection earring with diamonds
Background: Lou Lou Ghost yellow chair from Kartell, gold vase from IVV, Christmas decors (floating) – all available at Rustans Home Department
On Miguel: Navy blue suit and pants, blue tie, long sleeved shirt – all from Ermenegildo Zegna
On Stephanie Kienle: Black and nude dress by Nicole Miller. Alvorada ring with Onyx and drizzle earrings by Carla Amorim
Background: Silver ice bucket from Regent, wine decanter from RCR, ice cream cup from Italesse, candle holder (floating) – all available at Rustans Home Department
On Macky: Suit and pants from Black Label Homme. Sweater from Faconnable
On Camille: Sheer beaded drape dress from FCUK. Gathering earring with clear quartz by Carla Amorim. Pearl collection ring with brown diamonds by Noah Barcelona
Background: lamp from Kartell, stool with magazine rack from Umbra – all available at Rustans Home Department
On Stephanie Zubiri: Dress from FCUK. Alvorada petite earring with onyx, floating ring with clear quartz – both by Carla Amorim
Background: Daphne hall chair in cream available at Rustans Home Department
On Marco: Long sleeved shirt by Faconnable, Vacheron Constantin 18K Patrimony watch
On Stephanie Zubiri: Black dress with red sequins by Nicole Miller, Bracelet with diamonds by Gavello, Roberto Coin Fantasia white ring with diamond and green amethyst
On Stephanie Kienle: Purple utilitarian dress by from Luna, Roberto Coin ipanema yellow earring with green amethyst, Floating ring with clear quartz by Carla Amorim
On Stephanie Kienle: Tube dress by Tadashi Shoji. Soundtrack ring with clear quartz by Carla Amorim. Black embellished earrings by Nicole Whisenhut
Background: Step ladder and Lou Lou Ghost yellow chair from Kartell – Available at Rustans Home Department
On Stephanie Kienle: Purple top with multicolored skirt from Luna. Gold bracelet with embellishments by Nicole Whisenhut. Green sapphire ring from Yvel
On Stephanie Zubiri: Long black and white printed tube dress from Laundry. Lia collection ring with white diamonds. Black earrings with embellishments by Nicole Whisenhut
Renowned brand Nicole Miller gets every woman ready for the evening like their black and nude dress design that speaks of sophistication
alongside Tadashi Shoji’s play on metallic colors perfect for cocktails. For a more relaxed cocktail look for intimate gatherings, Laundry’s play on a myriad of colors and patterns make them a top choice like their stunning black and white tube dress that carries a design pattern to make a statement. The red carpet look requires the intricacy of Roberto Coin’s Cento and Fantasia collections with their exclusive jewelry design and play on precious stones and diamonds. A more subtle approach on the other hand is Noah Barcelona’s diamond designs that complete a classic look.
Luna’s pieces then again are made easy to mix and match like the multicolored skirt paired with a basic purple top for a fancy night out. And even in simplicity, any lady can catch attention donning dresses from FCUK. Their form fitting cuts are flattering with subtle accents that make it more elegant. Accents to complete each look range Carla Amorim’s elaborate designs or Nicole Whisenhunt’s one-of-a-kind pieces to match any fashion statement.
Carlo Fellini Satin Black Clutch with Gold Embellish
Fendi Mia Agnello bag
DVF Luna heels
DVF Isis heels
Nicole Miller Silver evening bag with fringe detail
Nicole Miller embellished Black Clutch with Chain and Stones
Magnanni Belmont black leather driving shoes
Magnanni Belmont brown leather shoes
Nicole Weisenhunt Large feather pattern bead earrings
Perry Ellis Portfolio Silver Tie
Jean-Louis Scherrer Tie Clip Cuff Links
Prima Peacock Crystal Minaudiere
Prima Champagne Crystal Minaudiere
FCUK Strapless Dress
FCUK Stud Pleat Belt
Nicole Weisenhunt Turqoise and Gold bib
Let’s ring in the New Year loud, proud and chic only with the world’s latest trends exclusively at Rustan’s!
All brands mentioned are available at Rustan’s Department Stores. Rustan’s Makati (813-3739) Rustan’s Shangri-La (6334636 or 50) Rustan’s Gateway (9112401) Rustan’s Alabang Town Center (8505532) Rustan’s Cebu
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Try these Mochi with ice cream!!! Comes in 2 pack and 6 pack and in 4 flavors – Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango and Strawberry!! Available exclusively at Rustan’s Supermarket Makati, Power Plant Mall Rockwell and Shangri-la Mall
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Aside from their successful careers, these three beautiful and admirable women manage to achieve a balance between work and family while becoming outstanding homemakers. Active social and civic worker Angela Arroyo, famed model turned jewelry designer Tweetie De Leon-Gonzales and fashion buyer Katrina Tantoco-Lobregat all exude effortless grace while juggling their professional and personal commitments.
While husband Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo is busy at work, Angela Montenegro-Arroyo takes on the equally challenging responsibility of being a devoted homemaker. At home, Angela ensures that everything is done neatly and orderly. She shares, “I give each house help a task to do, assign which area they are in charge of and ensure that they have done their work right. “ However, she leaves house designing to herself. “I love to decorate and arrange things at home,” she continues. “I like Asian inspired pieces like Thai and Chinese decorations and accents.”
She firmly believes that spending quality time with her two daughters is important and that being there to raise her children and run the household are the hardest of all professions. Angela shares her secret to maintaining a happy family despite their busy schedules. “We make it a point to always spend time as a family whether we’re just at home, eating out or travelling together.”
Angela’s Organizing Tips:
1. Label and store items orderly.
2. Set aside what you don’t need or use anymore.
3. Always keep things and surroundings neat.
4. Schedule a day to organize and check all the things inside the house or your bag to see which are still useful for you and those are good to go either trash, donate, or yard sale.
Supermodel and jewelry designer Tweetie De Leon-Gonzales could not agree more. Even if Tweetie and husband Mon are busy with work, they spend as much time as they can with their five children. “My kids always look forward to going out as a family. We usually go out of town for the day or just hangout around the house and do barbecue or swimming.” With one daughter and four sons, Tweetie always finds a reason to clean their house. The mother of five is meticulous in keeping their abode clean and homey. She avoids mediocrity and believes that “if you’re doing something, might as well do it right and do it well.”
She expounds, “More than anything, I like being neat and orderly—from my bag to my notebooks to my fashion sense. When I get dressed, I like to look clean and polished.” This mantra is clearly reflected on the organized lifestyle that Tweetie leads.
Tweetie’s Organizing Tips:
1. Organize your belongings according to their use. ex. clothes-for workouts, for casual Fridays, for dressy events, for rainy days, for PTA meetings; for school and office supplies-for cutting, for marking, for binding, for artworks, for labeling, for printing; for note cards-casual, formal, kiddie, etc..
2. Always keep a record book of items that go inside the storage cabinet and/or storage bins. Cross out entries that have been pulled out to keep the inventory updated.
3. Label, label, label!!!
4. I like using the same storage aids per area (in kind, size and color) for a more organized, neater arrangement.
Rustan’s fashion buyer and curator for ladies and young adults Katrina Tantoco-Lobregat says time management plays a crucial role in fulfilling her responsibilities. Even if most of her day is spent at work, she never fails to set aside quality time for husband Paolo and son Xevi. “One of my most favorite things that we do is having mini-concerts at home. We play instruments and sing along to our favorite tunes while pretending to be in front of a huge audience.”
Katrina’s talents extend beyond her rock-star potential. While maintaining good energy between her family and the staff, she also knows how to keep her household organized by making lists and schedules for everyone. “I have a step-by-step ‘how to clean’ guide all over the house for our helps. It’s a bit over the top but it helps everyone in our home as I am typically in the office all day.”
As an icon of style, Katrina mixes up things from fabrics to textures to colors. She prefers a home that is relaxing and easy on the eye and body while mixing in hints of glamour. “The most important thing is that my home should be an escape from anything hectic and stressful.” says this Power Mom.
Katrina’s Organizing Tips:
1. Avoid delaying chores. Fix clutter and tidy up immediately.
2. Buy items for organizing like magazine boxes, nice baskets, paper trays, multipurpose containers that are functional and pleasant to look at at the same time.
3. Allot a place for everything so you know where your stuff is stored when you need it, as they say, “a place for everything and everything in its place.”
4. To easily locate your stored items always label the outside of the box with all the things that is in it.
For these homemakers, no better solution could have addressed their home requirements better than Make Room. Make Room products enliven the home while providing clever and stylish alternatives that aid any busy mom. Make Room offers innovative and stylish home organizing solutions for an easy and clutter-free living. Each piece accentuates any room with sophistication from their crisp linens to their unique dining ware to their different storage boxes to fun printed pillowcases and home decorations. With Make Room, anyone can definitely transform their home with ease and achieve an happy and orderly lifestyle like Angela, Tweetie and Katrina.
Make Room is a store concept by Stores Specialists Inc and is located at at 3/F Rockwell Mall, Ground Floor Alabang Town Center, Block 7 Bonifacio High Street, 4th Level Rustans Department Store Shangri-la Plaza and at the Ground Level of Eastwood Park Promenade.
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Growing up in the shoe capital of the world, designer Franco Sarto realized early in life that he was destined to become a shoe designer. Born in 1949 Sarto moved from his birthplace of Dolo, a small town outside Venice, to Stra, the center of shoe design in Italy. At Stra, Sarto first ventured into the business by opening his own studio with a co-designer, making their works available to the public for the first time.
With a background as a cobbler, Sarto’s knowledge of crafting footwear combined with an aesthetic awareness makes him a unique talent in the industry—one imbued with skills both in the technical and creative side. Renowned for his hand-drawn designs, every initial sketch translates into a truly comfortable work of art that appeals to fashionable women from around the world.
For his Fall/Winter 2010 collection, Sarto take inspiration from the streets of the world’s more stylish cities. “I’m always inspired to design for the stylish women I see on the streets in fashion capitals all over the world—Milan, New York and Paris,” says Sarto. “My fall collection is centered around this idea of urban chic—clean and sharp silhouettes, effortlessly chic and easy to wear.” The collection boasts of a classic color palette of cool grays, black, whiskey, taupe, stone and red for a pop of color.
Sarto’s latest designs marry tough with romantic elements. “I was heavily influenced by the military trend that we saw on Fall runways,” he explains. “Antiqued leathers and oiled suedes are applied to flat, ankle and over-the-knee boots with lacing detail or heavy hardware—zippers, buckles, and studs. Riding boots and oxfords pay homage to menswear, but with a vintage take.” On the other hand, Sarto applies feminine elements to round-toe flats and platforms, by way of contoured detailing or touches of exotic prints and suedes.
“This balance of fashion, quality and wearability—this is what turns a shoe into a work of art.” With an eclectic selection to choose from, women can step into Sarto’s boot and oxford styles for a touch yet elegant look or slip into a pair of classic heels or flats for softer, feminine style.
In the Philippines, Franco Sarto is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 5, Eastwood Mall, SM Megamall Atrium, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Rustan’s Alabang.
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Gap kicks off the
Get your kids ready for more fashion-forward options for the holidays with key collections from Gap Kids and babyGap
Gap Kids and baby Gap are exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Casual Clothing Specialists, Inc. (CCSI), a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc. and is available at SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Bonifacio High Street, SM Megamall.
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Celebrate with Gap this
Black denim is introduced to the brand’s core 1969 fits as a starter piece for more grown-up styling options – paired with a tailored blazer for the day or a dressy woven top for the night, this piece can easily transition from casual to formal dressing. Women can look to more chic party alternatives with skirt and top options, in colors grounded on dark neutrals, highlighted by shades of deep purples and reds. Basic tees merge functionality with style, as seasonal details accent perfect fitting basics for her. Men on the other hand can keep seasonal dressing hassle-free by opting for dressier button-down tops and bottoms in more unique washes.
Must-have accessories for the season include festive pieces that serve as the perfect accent to any outfit – get one for you first then give as gift items to your family and friends.
Caviar Nellie Drop Waist Dress, Black Sparkle Weave Belt
White Silk Rose Applique Blouse, Black Leather A-Line Skirt, Mini Sequin Purse
Grey Embellished Epaulette Tee, Black Tie Waist Skirt, Mini Sequin Purse
Black Sleeveless Cascade Ruffle Blouse, Oyster Silk Skirt With Grosgrain Waist Band, Mini Sequin Purse
Black Tulle Sleeve Tee, Resin Coated Always Skinny Jean, Black Sparkle Weave Belt, Black Oversized Sequin Tote
Black Double Layer Tuxedo Blazer, Cream Silk Shell Blouse, Black Tuxedo Boy Fit Pant
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Black Wool Overcoat, White Button Down Shirt, Dark Rinse Straight Jean
Gap is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Casual Clothing Specialists, Inc. (CCSI), a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc. and is available at SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, TriNoMa Mall, Glorietta 4, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall and Robinsons Place Manila.
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