Meet the Marketing and Communications Director of Payless Shoesource in the Philippines, Crickette Tantoco
and meet her shoe closet!!!! She fits the position perfectly and can obviously promote the brand so well since she loves shoes!
This is her new shoe closet at home and she has 3 closets – two for her and one for her husband ( my cousin ), Donnie
This is a close up of her two closets
and this is a close up of Donnie’s closet – half of which is still Crickette’s! 🙂
Payless Shoesource now has 17 branches already!
Festival Mall, SM Megamall, Shangri-La Mall, Robinson’s Galleria, Powerplant Mall, Market Market, Ali Mall, SM Manila, SM Southmall, Abreeza Davao, Ayala Center Cebu, Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Nuvali, SM Masinag, Trinoma, Marquee Mall, Greenhills Shoppesville
Misaki was established in 1987 as a highly specialized company focusing on selling pearl jewellery to airlines. Today, 20 years after its creation Misaki is a recognized brand distributed in more than 100 countries all over the world. Based in Monaco, the company produces jewellery created by in- house and European designers. As a pioneer, Misaki elevated the whole concept of pearl jewellery and watches by creating a totally new philosophy and life style for pearls.
Urban Amazon – Express Yourself!
To celebrate the feminine power of the Woman of Today, Misaki introduces its new collection “Urban Amazon”.
Brandishing her jewellery as sophisticated and contemporary weapons this new Amazon imposes her strong personality by re-appropriating those powerful symbols and nothing can resist her. Artfully assembled to glorify the feminine power of seduction, the “Urban Amazon” collection is an allegory of the personality of the Woman of the 21st Century: tough, independent, successful, sexy and stylish.
This powerful collection is a perfect melting pot of long sautoirs, imposing rings, dominant symbols and trendy designs. Misaki will also launch new effervescent colors such as Champagne to enhance the originality and the delicacy of those pieces. To embody the multi-faceted nature of each Woman, some lines will play with the duality of matt black and silky white pearls introducing a special iridescent finish.
“One is not born a woman, one becomes one”. Simone de Beauvoir
Misaki is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-laPlaza.
The end of summer for FCUK sees a return to the original design spirit when the brand was founded in the70’s – prints are rustic and ethnic, the silhouette is free and flowing while elegant evening wear takes inspiration from Studio 54.
Tops, dresses and jumpsuits in cotton and silk are key in playful prints and washed out summer hues,transformed into evening wear in silk with eclectic embellishment. Harem silhouette pants in silk, cheesecloth and jersey echo the relaxed beatnik vibe. Beachwear is given a new retro design with ruffles,prints and bows in an array of bold block colours or playful prints with matching cotton playsuits, maxi dresses and off the shoulder smocks.
Old Copy indigo shorts provide a strong base palette at the start of the season, mixing with pale summer blues and a flash of ‘frenchie’ pink for a hint of afresh summer feel. The mood is classic elegance,with a quirky English preppy twist–small motifs on jumpers and cardigans adding a studious edge to summer style. Free-flowing shapes in delicate lace exude femininity and an summery air, while nautical stripes add a feel of mature sophistication. Think traditional Cornwall seaside meets French Riviera chic. Infuse these looks with refined ladylike confetti floral prints and tone on Old Copy.
Men’s Collection
July and August 2011 for FCUK sees the return of the British Gent – the collection is clean, simple and classic updated with subtle design elements. Shirts are key with updated colour cuts in clean white,chambray and gingham checks, worn with tailored shorts and wider cut chinos in stone and muted summer hues. T-shirts and polo shirts are striped or given abstract prints. It’s about refined, classic style.
Inspired by the relaxed vibe of backpacking in South East Asia, Mid Summer 2011 features ethnic graphics, traditional printing techniques and love-worn denim. Extract printing using indigo dye follows the ancient method of creating patterns on to fabrics to create honest and unique designs across the range.Utility shorts in check or stone are worn with bold zip through hoodies and stone wash denim shirts.
FCUK is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-laPlaza, Alabang and Cebu.
Men’s skin needs hydration too. Every day, men’s skin is subjected to aggression from pollution, air-conditioning and regular shaving that dehydrate skin. The result is irritated, uncomfortable skin that shows signs of premature aging.
Thanks to Clarins Research expertise in “multi-level” hydration, ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel and Balm now go even further. Two new formulas combine the very latest “superstar” ingredient – calcium hyaluronate – and a selection of high-performance plant extracts. Never before has men’s skin been so hydrated and protected… without the slightest oily residue in sight!
Calcium hyaluronate, a high performance ingredient used for the first time in men’s skin care is found in ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel and Balm. The hydrating effectiveness of hyaluronic acid exhibits the renewing power of calcium.
Obtained by combining hyaluronic acid, a major skin component, and the cell-renewing mineral calcium ion, this high-tech molecule ensures dual benefits such as strengthening hydration in all skin levels. Low molecular weight calcium hyaluronate absorbs easily to the heart of the epidermis and dermis and optimizes water levels. It also strengthens protection against dehydration. When taken to the deepest layers of the epidermis, calcium boosts keratinocyte renewal: skin is gradually strengthened and water loss is controlled.
ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel and Balm is exclusively available at all Rustans stores: Ayala Center Makati, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Alabang Town Center, Skin Spa, Ayala Center Cebu, Robinson’s Plaza and Gateway Mall.
Utilizing Chinese and Japanese herbs, the new SEKKISEI SUPREME Whitening Eye Cream by Kose brightens the skin around the eyes from within. It intensively cares for skin that is prone to dullness due to stress, pollution and harmful UV rays. With superb balance among its active ingredients and oils, the eye cream forms a moisture membrane that prevents spots, wrinkles, dehydration and roughness. As a result, skin becomes clear and firm yet soft.
Apart from ingredients like Iris and Asiatic Pennywort extract that improves blood circulation, SEKKISEI SUPREME Whitening Eye Cream is naturally relaxing with its White Ginger aroma. To brighten the skin around the eyes, ingredients like Acous Calamus promotes good blood circulation while Vitamin C Glucoside reduces accumulated melanin, thus preventing dark spots. To whiten the skin, are active ingredients Vitamin C Derivative, L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside, Melothria Extract, Indigo Extract and Angelica Extract. For moisturizing, the cream has a combination of Coix Seed Extract, Coix Water and Glycerin. Plus, it also has Centella Asiatica Extract to promote collagen production and has Ethyl Oleate as an emollient.
SEKKISEI SUPREME Whitening Eye Cream should be used in the final step of your nighttime skincare regimen. With your fingertip, gently apply a small amount onto the under eye area, from the inner to outer corners. Say goodbye to raccoon eyes and let your eyes be the window to a healthier soul.
Also available from Kose’s Sekkisei Supreme Line:
1) SEKKISEI SUPREME Cleansing Cream – lifts away makeup and impurities and reconditions skin bombarded by UV rays
2) SEKKISEI SUPREME Washing Cream – a foaming cleanser that unclogs pores to reveal moist radiant skin
3) SEKKISEI SUPREME Refining Lotion – helps minimize the appearance of dark spots
4) SEKKISEI SUPREME Moisturizer – ensures essential hydration to improve the skin’s moisture balance
5) SEKKISEI SUPREME Revitalizing Cream – forms a pliant protective film of moisture, which supports the skin’s barrier function
SEKKISEI SUPREME is exclusively available in KOSE counters at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La, Alabang and Robinsons Place Essenses.
Cento: The Secret of the World’s Brightest Diamond
Roberto Coin introduces Cento, an enchanting diamond with 100 facets, nearly twice as many facets as a traditional round brilliant cut. The result is an incomparable brilliance.
“Cento” Diamond
The Diamond is the most famous precious stone. Not only is it a symbol of value, but also of love, light and beauty. A diamond is a masterpiece of nature, unique and special in its allure and rarity. Offered as a gift to celebrate love, it is adored by women and men alike. A diamond is a messenger of enduring love; it represents a lifelong promise, a timeless symbol, an expression of emotion.
Starting from this concept of uniqueness, which is the main feature of diamonds, Roberto Coin, always looking for new trends to support his belief in “The art of being unique”, has taken on a new challenge: to make this extraordinary and meaningful stone even more exceptional. But what could capture the essence of a diamond to make it even more magical? The secret is to achieve a unique brightness which can spread light, so intense, as it has never been seen before. This is obtained by means of a totally innovative cut with almost double the number of facets compared to the traditional round brilliant cut: a total of 100 facets, instead of 57, through which light has a longer refraction, thus obtaining a true “Kaleidoscopic” effect.
Thanks to this brilliant idea, years of research, and the cooperation of the best gem-cutters in the world, Cento was born: a diamond with 100 facets and an exclusive patent by Roberto Coin. Cento is a diamond which shines through the ordinary, spreading a beautiful and breathtaking light. A true masterpiece.
Roberto Coin guides you to purchase the best diamonds
Nobody knows better than Roberto Coin the importance of the cut to enhance the light, “the fire” and the life of each diamond. Apart from the number of facets, a round brilliant cut must also be perfectly completed with exact proportions, neither too deep nor too shallow, in order to reflect light, not disperse it – to allow it to be refracted within its many facets. Colour, purity and carat weight are natural characteristics of a diamond. Cut is the only added value, the result of the ability, experience and skill of the master cutter. The Cento displays a unique floral pattern, and its extraordinary brilliance is it’s proof. Cento is the result of Roberto Coin’s creativity: a cut with the innovation to change the traditional round brilliant with its 9-fold symmetry instead of the standard 8-fold. Multiply this by the 11 facet sections, adding the top face (referred to as the “table”) and the final result is the desired 100 facets. The outcome is a symmetrical diamond, but not mirror-like, a design impossible to be executed by means of computers. Therefore, the Cento is exclusively cut and polished by hand by the best master diamond-cutters of the world, even in the smallest carat weights (down to 0.07 carat).
The “4 C’s” of Cento.
The Cento selection is strictly based on the “4 C” evaluation system. This is an internationally recognized code of classification, which classifies diamonds on the basis of 4 main parameters: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight. Every diamond therefore is evaluated within an official scale of value using these four criteria.
Carat Weight.
The size of a diamond, specifically its carat weight, is the first parameter of evaluation for the inexperienced observer (1 carat is equal to 100 points). Despite its fundamental importance, the size of a diamond is not in itself a guarantee of its value. In fact, it must be considered together with the other parameters – colour, clarity and cut – in order to get a complete and effective assessment of the diamond value. Roberto Coin guarantees that on all the pieces belonging to the Cento Collection, the 100 facet cut is applied to all diamonds weighting from 0.07 carat and larger.
Color.
A diamond value highly depends on its colour, or better said, its lack of colour. The more transparent and colourless a diamond is, indeed the more precious and rare it is. Natural diamonds occur in various colour shades. For the Cento Collection, Roberto Coin selects only colourless and near colourless diamonds. The Cento diamond is without a doubt unrivalled in terms of brightness.
Clarity.
Only the purest of diamonds become Cento diamonds. Another parameter extremely important when evaluating a diamond is its clarity, the presence of natural micro-elements (inclusions) which have been “trapped” inside the stone which determine its uniqueness. These perfectly natural traces affect the diamond’s rarity, and therefore its value. Cento diamonds belong to the first levels of the clarity range: from FL (flawless) to SI (small inclusions, not visible to the naked eye).
Cut.
The Cento diamond is the perfect proportion cut. The “cut” of a diamond concerns the proportions of the different parts of the stone: table, crown, girdle and pavilion. It is a fundamental feature considering that the brilliance of a diamond can only be guaranteed by a cut executed with perfect proportions, not too deep, nor too shallow. Cento diamonds are selected among the best diamond rough available on the market which are cut with the utmost care, attention and passion, in order to reach the severe quality standards required by Roberto Coin.
The guaranteed value of a Cento diamond
With the co-operation of the most skilled international gemmologists, Roberto Coin exclusively selects the most beautiful and valuable diamonds for his Cento Collection. This selection is based not only on the international standard parameters of evaluation, but also with a more personal and sensitive judgement, which considers and interprets each single diamond as a unique and incomparable masterpiece of nature. For this reason, owning a Cento diamond means having the total guarantee of possessing a fabulous stone with secure value.
Certification
All Cento diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and above, are accompanied by a certificate of quality. From 1 carat and larger, the Cento diamonds are graded by GIA. The Gemological Institute of America is the most authoritative independent international institute for the grading of diamonds, thanks to the modern technology it applies.
Not only diamonds. A little ruby is hidden inside every piece by Roberto Coin, including the marvellous pieces belonging to the Cento Collection. A mystical history is carried by each one of these beautiful deep red stones.
The meaning of the ruby
Due to their exceptional quality of maintaining their beauty unaltered throughout time, Rubies have always been considered eternal, like true love, and have always been surrounded by a halo of legend, granting them magic powers. In accordance with an ancient belief, wearing a ruby close to the skin promoted a long life, blessed with health and happiness.In 1996, Roberto Coin started signing his jewels by setting a small ruby hidden on the inside of each piece, allowing direct skin contact with the gem. Since then, this tradition has been perpetuated in all collections, and has become the exclusive signature of every jewel by Roberto Coin, dedicated as a secret gift of good wishes to every woman lucky enough to enjoy wearing and loving one of his exclusive creations.
Roberto Coin is exclusively available at Rustan’s Silvervault in Makati, Shangri-laPlaza and NewportCity.
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