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GAP 2010 Swim Collection

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She’ll want to make a splash as Swim is re-introduced this year in cool blues interpreted in classic lines and exciting prints.  Our new fit includes more coverage in the places she’ll want it and removable pads in most of the tops.

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Mix and match exciting two-piece patterns in plaid and polka dots for a fun look.

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Opt for a sweet ruffle top in a bandeau cut that looks great on almost everyone.

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Or go on the safe side without sacrificing style in the essential halter one-piece, with a slimming leg shape, and halter pads for extra comfort, padding and coverage.

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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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Sunsponge Custom Self Tan- Your Secret Weapon for Summer

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 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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Nicole Miller Spring/Summer 2010 A Modern Take on Prints

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 The girl has a tougher edge. This is the theme of the current collection of Nicole Miller.

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Nicole Miller is a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic.  Her silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness.  Her signature is feminine, sexy and refined.  Miller draws inspiration from a wide range of influences including cinema, contemporary art, mid-20th century architecture and exotic cultures.  She is known for elements of whimsy and surprise, and is the preeminent New York- based designer among global fashion’s print and color elite.

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Pushing forward body consciousness through her pieces, the nonconformist glamour of Miller’s clothes is a favorite of many in hollywood.  Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Lauren Hutton, Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria Parker have recently appeared in her designs.  Her work is often shown on the covers and in the pages of leading fashion and lifestyle magazines world wide – and in cyber space, Nicole Miller is one of the most visible designer brand names anywhere. Nicole Miller reinvents fabric manipulation, while taking a modern take on prints.

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Experimenting with new technology and abstracting traditional craft, Nicole Miller pieces are indeed a work of art. 

Nicole Miller is Exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangrila

 

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Skip*Hop

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 Every day for parents is a new challenge as they adjust and find ways to provide only the best and what is delightful for their kids.

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Skip Hop helps parents today achieve this as they strive to create products that are smarter, more innovative, and safer with a modern sense of design.

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Skip Hop, Inc. is a New York City company devoted to designing innovative products for moms and dads. They study how families use existing parenting products, and the result is a variety of exciting essentials that make day-to-day living easier for today’s moms and dads. In 2003, Skip Hop became known for designing the world’s first diaper bag that converts into a stroller bag and today they continue to make products for a new generation of parents that are better designed, more functional and more fun!

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Make going to school, daycare, camp, or going to grandma’s house fun for your kids and worry free for you with the Zoo pack that carries everything he needs. With a fun Dog or Mouse design in hip colors, your child will go bananas for this backpack! The Zoo Pack has a roomy main compartment which can fit all a preschooler’s necessities and also includes an adjustable side pocket, ideal for a sippy cup, as well as an insulated front pocket, great for snacks or lunch, and two front pockets to keep little treasures safe.

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Another innovation of Skip Hop is its products for kid’s bath. Ensure the safety of your kids in the shower with the whale shaped Moby Bath Spout Cover  that protects a child’s head from bumps in the tub. And to make sure clutter will not cause any hazards in the bathroom the Tubby Bath Toy Organizer stores and keeps toys dry. It is made of Neoprene, the same material used in wet suits, which dries quickly, resists mold.

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Skip Hop also designs products for your home. The Splash bottle drying rack is available in white, poppy, and maine is a perfect addition to any kitchen. It has a space-saving circular design which keeps all of baby’s feeding accessories off the counter. The unique doodad shelf is perfect for nipples, straws, valves and other small items.

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From the kitchen to your child’s play area, Skip Hop’s new Playspot Colorway brings serenity and design to your home with its calming and simple 3 eye-catching color combinations – pink/brown, blue/gold and brights. Its soft floor surface keeps babies and kids comfortable and happy. Skip Hop’s Playspot is safe for children of ALL ages.

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Skip Hop products are truly exceptional, safe, functional and all BPA, Phthalate, and PVC-free.

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A percentage of the profits of every Skip Hop purchase go towards supporting the Pediatric Aids Foundation and The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

 

 

In the Philippines, Skip Hop is exclusively distributed by Rustan Commercial Corporation and is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Robinsons Cebu.

 

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Back to Basics with Ralph Lauren Spring 2010

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 The runway of the Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2010 Collection in New York Fashion Week focused on fashion staples that have always stood the test of time. The designer turned the current crisis into positive through taking inspiration from the Great Recession that showed the spirit of American resiliency and hard work. As Ralph Lauren puts it, “I am inspired by the character of the worker, the farmer, the cowboy, and the pioneer women of the prairies.” So in place of the polo fields or any of his other pony stomping grounds, Lauren took us back to the dust bowl for Spring.

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 Dominated by classics from jeans and linen to clean lines with splash of floral patterns, and finally subtle yet glamorous ensembles, the Ralph Lauren collection encapsulated what American work wear and fashion truly is. Models in newsboy caps wore faded and torn oversize jeans with blue work shirts; patchwork overalls; nightshirts in mattress-ticking stripes; or sweet calico print dresses with white ankle socks and oxfords with heels.

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With four key looks that will captivate every lady’s wardrobe, the designer once again proved why he is the icon for American dressing. The collection began with Authentic Elegance wherein faded denim work wear and soft floral dresses conveyed a romantic ideal. Moving forward with the New Sophisticate, this line is more compelling with a sense of strength and sophistication in menswear inspired suiting and striking navy evening wear. Confidence and elegant purity were the main ideas for the Timeless Grace line with delicate feminine looks rendered in organdy and white linen. Finally, Contemporary Glamour ushered faded blue silks and resplendent icy metallics that reveal the heritage of denim while evoking a new style of luxurious yet simple evening glamour.

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Like most of Lauren’s collections, it was cinematic. From one creation to the other, the show played like a rags-to-riches tale, a story line dear to the designer’s heart. Starting with white cotton organdy dresses and some thirties-esque suits, to the work jackets and carpenter pants in blue ombré silk charmeuse, while the nightshirts came striped with beads and the overalls were transformed into a floor-grazing lamé dress. A pair of evening jeans, completely covered in silvery beads save for the fraying holes, took the concept to the limit.

 

In the Philippines, Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Label is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, 158 Designer’s Blvd., Alabang Town Center, and soon to open on March in Rustan’s Makati.

 

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Gucci Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

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A combustion of House tradition and cutting edge techniques leads to a rich and luxurious variety of accessories.  Gucci’s famed Bamboo bag, first introduced in the late 1940s, is reborn as the New-Bamboo with a leather-wound handle, new shoulder strap and innovative materials such as stoned pigskin, stoned crocodile, and bonded neoprene GG.   

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Crocodile, the noblest of Gucci’s historic skins, has undergone a radical transformation – fading from a smoked, opaque surface to a hand-polished brilliance in a web effect on flat clutches or oversized bags. The mechanical horsebit cinched with ropes of braided leather has become a key feature on the handbag handles. gucci-techno-horsebit-large-shoulder-bag-with-flap-in-great.jpggucci-techno-horsebit-large-shoulder-bag-with-flap-in-mariti.jpg

Metal embroidery appears on white calfskin handbags, silver rope necklaces, and on evening platform sandals that climb up the ankle. Platform shoes, grab the ankle with a buckle while a spliced knee-high boot dramatically spirals up the calf. 

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In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City and Rustan’s Tower Shangri-La Plaza Mall. 

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The Fusion of Art and Fashion: Longchamp

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The Fusion of Art and Fashion: Longhamp

For Spring/ Summer 2010, Lonchamp is inspired by the world of art, imagining a woman who- in the tradition of legendary muses and collectors- expresses her eclectic passions in a personal style that is innovative, individual and devastatingly chic. As she travels from studio to gallery, museum to art fair, her tastes embrace the season’s two key trends: a romantic theme of dusty pastels and zingy acid brights evokes images of Miami and Capri, while a contemporary theme of graphic contrasts beween intense indigos, vibrant oranges and lacquer reds buzzes with artistic energy of New York and Hong Kong.

Carefree and cosmopolitan, she goes where the mood takes her, by turns model and muse, artist and aesthete. To accompany her through spring, summer and beyond, Longchamp has created a gallery of bags from which she chooses according to her inspiration. Among the highlights are the iconic Gatsby, revisited in the collection’s key colours, exotic finishes and even silkscreen- printed with a painterly motif, and the canvas Expression holdall, a wonderfully witty on the season’s standout paint-splash print, decorated with a spontaneously set patch pocket and labels, and trimmed with fine natural leather.

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Romantique Collection: Beige- Celadon

Delicate as porcelain, pale celadon quietly sets off a refined palette of natural beige and flesh tones. Exotic finishes create interesting textural effects, most strikingly a bold viper print on patent calfskin.

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Gris- Citrine

Serene and sophisticated in the summer heat, the season’s cool cocktail of grey shades is spiked with a dash of acid bright citrine. 4.jpg

 

Moka- Lilas

In this deliciously feminine theme, rich dark chocolate and mocha shades are accented by deliate lilac and parma- dusty pastels which capture the season’s romantic mood with sophistication rather than sweetness.

Indigo- Orange

The collection’s graphic inspiration is crystallized in this theme, which contrasts vibrant orange with intense indigo, and features the season’s standout print- spontaneous streaks of colour on a natural beige background, inspired by a painter’s palette.

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In the Philippines, Longchamp is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Mall and Ayala Center Cebu

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