Halloween is becoming bigger and bigger every year in the Philippines. And even in that short holiday, people really make an effort to dress up the place as if it were Christmas!
We must prepare for next year!!
I visited the Smart Infinity office the day after they celebrated Halloween and though they removed already some of the decor, it was still so festive! In the Smart building – each floor has a different theme. I only went to the Smart Infinity floor and this is what greeted me
Photos from their Halloween party 🙂
Past Halloweens at Smart – Starting with Jelly Belly Julie Carceller, Smart Infinity Head! LOVE IT!!
Not only are the employees enjoying but their families as well

Philippines, October 2016 – This holiday, TWG Tea offers a delightful selection of new Christmas wonders just in time for the season ofgiving. Transforming icy snowflakes into steaming hot drops of delightful tea concoctions and gorgeous accessories, TWG Teabrings merriment and joy to the tea table with the 2016 Holiday Collection.
Christmas Jewel Caviar Tin Tea
Once upon a TWG Tea Christmas, in a towering castle set in mountainous drifts of snow as fresh and frosty as rough cut diamonds, agleaming little box sits hidden at the foot of a towering fir tree. Holding a precious surprise, the box reveals a sparkling Christmas Jewel CaviarTin Tea, encased in an artfully designed locket as an invitation to a world of enchantments. A glistening gem, this sumptuous blend of greenteas is accented by festive spices, sweet orange and rare pearls of tea. A glorious tea fit for a king.
TWG Tea Glamour Collection
For the midas touch, the elegant porcelain Glamour Collection is simple yet refined additionto any festive cheer, a happy balance of tradition and modernity. With a milky white porcelaininterior, the teapots are available in hand painted platinum, perfect for any variety of tea.
Reminiscent of the silhouette of a flower, a matching collection of porcelain tea bowls inrainbow hues, lined with an opalescent inlay or hand painted in precious metals, werepainstakingly shaped to perfectly fit the curve of the mouth.
For the ultimate bespoke gift, create your own TWG Tea hamper by choosing from our collection of over 800 loose teas from
45 tea-producing regions around the world, gorgeous accessories and packed tins of tea, in addition to tea jellies, chocolates, sugars, andmacarons. Customise your perfect Christmas selection with a range of other collections such as the Red Christmas Teabag gift box with 15luxurious hand sewn 100% cotton teabags, highlighted with burnished gold imagery of snowy sleigh rides. For privileged connoisseurs,White Christmas Tea is a Yin Zhen white tea melded with an exquisite blend of fruits and spices, creating an enchanting mix of flavours insignature Haute Couture Tea Tin.
TWG Tea Christmas collection will be available at all TWG Tea locations in the Philippines starting from November 2016
Christmas Jewel Caviar Tin Tea containing 100g of loose tea retails at PhP 2,595. The Glamour Tea Bowls are priced at PhP
5,425. Red Christmas Teabag gift box retails at PhP 1,125.
TWG Red Christmas Teabag Gift Box
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About TWG Tea
TWG Tea, the finest luxury tea brand in the world, was established in Singapore and celebrates the year 1837 when the island became a trading post for teas, spices and fine epicurean products. TWG Tea, which stands for The Wellbeing Group, was founded in 2008 as a luxury concept that incorporates unique and original retail outlets, exquisite tea rooms and an international distribution network to professionals. Committed to offering teas directly from source gardens, TWG Tea’s collection is the largest in the world, with fine harvests from every tea producing country and exclusive hand crafted tea blends. Internationally recognised as a true innovator with the creation of new varieties of tea every season in collaboration with the world’s most renowned estates, TWG Tea also offers exquisite signature modern tea accessories and delicate tea-infused sweets and savouries.
After launching its first Singapore tea salon & boutique at Republic Plaza in 2008, TWG Tea has opened in iconic destinations such as ION Orchard, Marina Bay Sands and Takashimaya Singapore. Expanding its presence internationally, TWG Tea has heralded the opening of exquisite Tea Salons & Boutiques in Bangkok, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, Manila, Jakarta and Shanghai. In addition, TWG Tea’s exclusive collection of the finest teas of the world is available fromTWG Tea Boutiques in Harrods Knightsbridge, London and Dean & DeLuca Madison Ave, New York. The premier tea supplier to the finest hotels, restaurants and international airlines, TWG Tea is retailed around the world in gourmet épiceries, includingEl Corte Ingles in Portugal, Feinkost Kaefer in Germany, David Jones in Australia and GUM in Moscow, Russia, and served in Business Class, First Class and Suites and in the Lounges of Singapore Airlines and Nippon Airways.
TWG Teas are available in Singapore, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Vietnam. European online orders can be made at www.Harrods.com; online orders within the USA can be made at www.DeanDeluca.com; Canadian orders may be made online at www.UrbanTea.com; worldwide online orders can bemade directly from the TWG Tea e-Boutique and m-Boutique at www.TWGTea.com.
So kilig 🙂 Sunday family lunch with the newly weds Isabelle @isabelledaza and Adrien. He’s so cute ! 🙂 Gloria told me that Belle is so lucky to have Adrien as her husband – super nice guy and super caring. Hay, she’s so lucky. He’s lucky too. Congrats and Best Wishes #H2HPeople #H2HSundayFamilyLunch
The pretty birthday girl – Georgia 🙂
Our mascot – Antonio 🙂
Homemade lunch by Tina 🙂 Delicious potatoes with cheese cooking in the kitchen 🙂
ICE CREAM!!
Pink icing on Georgia’s @_georgiabdj bday cake from @martas_cakes #H2HPink #H2HBdayCakes
Special homemade dessert by Isabelle – healthy chocolate cake with Nutella 🙂

For the 2016 festive collection, The Fruit Garden has developed jams and packaging around the theme “toile de Jouy fabric” The Toile de Jouy is the name given to a specific fabric design that was created at the end of the 18th century in France , in the city of Jouy en Josas near Paris. The Toile de Jouy is a decorative pattern consisting of white and off white background on which a repeated design often depicting a complex scene is applied. The pattern normally consists normally of a single color, but at The Fruit Garden we “modernized” it adding vibrant and unusual colors to the scenes.
All Fruit Garden boxes for this season have toile de jouy inspired design
For this season we have created new flavors and are offering new style of bottles :
-A new and limited edition collection has been developed, presented in an exclusive box of 8 assorted flavors in 45g hexagonal bottles : The Columbus coffret.
Lemon poppy, Hibiscus, mango yuzu, raspberry violet, strawberry blossom, calamansi ginger, apricot passion and berry spices are the 8 flavors offered in this coffret (SRP 680)
Those flavors will only be available during the festive season
-An Orange gingerbread jam bottled in a newly imported cilindric glass bottles of 250g net, packed in its own box : The Gazebo box is being offered ( SRP Php 425)
-The Wave set of 2 exclusive glass bottles of 120g has new flavors this year : Christmas Dream (a red fruit mix with Christmas spices and edible glitters) and Christmas morning (Apricot with almond slivers and edible glitters) SRP 650
-The Discovery with a new hexagonal shape and 6 assorted jams of 30g is also offered (SRP 405)
-The Gift box 3 x 120g assorted flavors (SRP 520)
The Reims coffret with a toile de jouy pattern print design is also offered at Php 1,050 with 5 assorted bottles of 120g net.
And the same coffret in a limited edition french imported fabric is offered at Php 1,750.
Pierre Marmonier
GM LE POTAGER INC
Tel : +63 2 621 4603 ?Mob : +63 920 945 3565
Website : www.thefruitgarden.net
What an honor to meet Rockstar businessman Michael Wu, Chairman and CEO of the Maxim’s Group HK! He joined the company in 1992 and now he is only in his late 40’s and he was CEO 10 years ago and now Chairman and CEO. Maxim’s was started by his grandparents in 1956 and when Michael came in he made the company grow even more. He started m.a.x. Concepts in 1998 with restaurant concepts such as Cafe Landmark, Thai Basil and more. He brought in Starbucks in 2000 and now has 160 branches in HK, and also has stores in China, Vietnam and Cambodia. They have Ippudo, Cheesecake Factory, Genki Sushi and more aside from the popular Peking Garden. The group has around 800 outlets of restaurants and Bakeshops and is the biggest F&B and restaurant chain company in Hong Kong. Amazing!!!! #H2HPeople





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Marking its second decade of iconic makeup artistry in 2016, Laura Mercier proves it is more than just another cosmetic cult favorite. First founded in 1996 with the goal of creating a visually perfect complexion, the label has since furthered its boundaries. Beyond achieving flawless skin with a masterful mix of formulas and textures, Laura Mercier is renowned for appreciating and accentuating natural beauty in its diverse shades and forms, making each woman feel more confident and more beautiful.
Ringing in its 20th year in a manner worth remembering, Rustan’s the Beauty Source launches Laura Mercier’s two-fold Anniversary Collection. The Iconics, the collection’s headliner, is a 12-piece assortment of beauty must-haves. Priced at P10,500, The Iconics includes the label’s Caviar Stick Eye Colour, Longwear Crème Eye Pencil, Full Blown Volume Supreme Lash Building Mascara, Lip Pencil and Velour Lovers Lip Colour in their full sizes, as well as deluxe-sized Face Polish, Foundation Primer Radiance, Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Bonne Mine Stick Face Colour, Matte Radiance Baked Powder, Eye Basics and Lip Glace, all housed in a minimalist chest of drawers. A limited edition stockpile of all Laura Mercier’s best-selling beauty essentials, The Iconics is a timeless collection that tells the story of the brand’s 20-year tenure and a celebration of each person’s own beauty and individuality.![]()

Iconic Leading Ladies, a compact lip duo set valued at P2,250, makes up the second half of the collection. Inspired by Laura’s favorite leading ladies and the films they starred in, the set features the Velour Lovers Lip Colour and Lip Glace in three limited shades: Catherine, a pink-tinged nude; Sophia, a dainty rose; and Vivien, an unapologetically bold red. These limited edition collections feature specially curated shades of Velour Lovers Lip Colour, and Lip Glace that can be used alone or mixed & matched to create endless looks. Housed in a collectable, soft-touch box with mirror, these collections are must-have items for any beauty enthusiast.
During the anniversary celebration, The Iconics Collection was introduced to an audience of beauty junkies and brand patrons by Laura’s makeup artist, Mark Kingson Qua.
Qua spoke about his experience with the products and also welcomed two celebrated makeup artists into the Laura Mercier family – Anthea Bueno and Anton Patdu. 
The star-spangled Hollywood-themed evening was filled with glamour, as guests celebrated a night of flawless skin and natural beauty.
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Tiffany & Co. unveils its fall 2016 advertising campaign, which celebrates the company’s legendary designs, featuring celebrity talent known for their unique style and point of view. The tagline—Some Style is Legendary—captures the timeless appeal of Tiffany’s iconic jewelry worn by women for whom Tiffany is a powerful means of self-expression.
The Legendary Style campaign is a collaboration and creative partnership with fashion visionary Grace Coddington. This is her first-ever brand advertising campaign since becoming creative director-at-large for American Vogue. Coddington dedicated nearly 50 years — 28 years at American Vogue with 21 years as creative director — and 20 years at Vogue UK. “ Tiffany—and its famed Blue Box—has always held special meaning for me,” said Coddington, who had a hand in selecting the talent. “ To me this is not just an ad campaign, but an opportunity to portray a legendary house of luxury through modern portraits of uniquely talented subjects.”
The authentic, powerful portraits include Oscar®-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, actress Elle Fanning, as well as maternal health advocate and model Christy Turlington Burns, and model Natalie Westling wearing Tiffany jewelry and photographed by David Sims. Mirroring the print campaign is a cinematic black and white video series directed by Sims, where each woman shares her interpretation of legendary style. Chosen for being true originals, this talented cast wears iconic Tiffany designs that reflect both their style and identity.
Echoing her strength and vibrancy, Nyong’o wears the Tiffany T Square bracelet—an expression of confidence. Dazzling Tiffany Keys are a symbol of a brilliant future, while Tiffany Victoria® radiates glamour, which Fanning embodies as a young dreamer in the world of endless opportunity. Turlington Burns is a woman of elegance and purpose who finds beauty in simplicity, which she reflects by wearing Elsa Peretti® Diamonds by the Yard® and the new Tiffany T Square bracelets with diamonds, launching fall/winter 2016. The latest iteration of the Tiffany T collection, Tiffany T Two rings also debuts this fall/winter. Worn by Westling, a seeker of freedom in New York City, the bold diamond bands are an icon for a new era.
“ For generations, Tiffany has defined the true meaning of legendary style. For our latest campaign, we set out to find the best creative talents both behind and in front of the camera, to present our iconic collections,” said Caroline Naggiar, chief brand officer, Tiffany & Co. “ Who better than Grace Coddington, a style legend in her own right, to serve as our creative partner.”
Women of substance, sophistication and style have worn Tiffany jewelry throughout the company’s 180-year history. The campaign imagery captures the way in which Tiffany designs transcend time, transforming the wearer and irrevocably changing the way they move through the world. The images will appear in print and video, as well as across digital properties under the hashtag #LegendaryStyle.
Tiffany is the internationally renowned jeweler founded in New York in 1837. Through its subsidiaries, Tiffany & Co. manufactures products and operates TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide, and also engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations. For additional information, please visit Tiffany.com.
TIFFANY & CO. and TIFFANY are trademarks of Tiffany and Company.
Tiffany & Co. presents “Some Style is Legendary,” a short film capturing the making of the fall 2016 campaign – Legendary Style – directed by Oscar®-nominated, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler. Cutler, director of The September Issue, a documentary chronicling the making of the 2007 Vogue fall-fashion issue, once again casts an eye upon the rarely seen side of Vogue’s legendary creative director-at-large, Grace Coddington.Cutler takes viewers behind the scenes as Coddington partners with Tiffany to break new creative ground.
Coddington works in tandem with Toni Lakis, vice president, creative director of global marketing, at Tiffany, to shape the fall campaign, which celebrates the brand’s legendary designs and represents a series of firsts. It is the first time that Tiffany has featured celebrity talent in their advertising, which includes Oscar®-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, actress Elle Fanning, as well as maternal health advocate and model Christy Turlington Burns, and model Natalie Westling. It is also Coddington’s first-ever campaign following her tenure at Vogue US where she spent 28 years—21 years as creative director—and 20 years at Vogue UK.
Shot over several months, the film opens with sweeping views of the New York City skyline leading into Coddington’s home studio, photo shoots and closed-door meetings documenting the creative process as Tiffany takes a fresh look at its brand imagery. “Blue is a very extraordinary color,” said Coddington. “I always say ‘why do I love New York?’ It’s because the sky is always blue. It’s an extraordinary city because it is old, and also incredibly new. In a funny kind of way, that’s the way you can describe Tiffany.”
“It’s very exciting to watch Grace work. She’s not only been one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry for 50 years, but she is a singular visionary artist,” says Cutler. “We see her formulate her vision and then execute it, working with these beautiful women and the Tiffany jewelry. The film is all about Grace’s process.” Cutler captures Coddington as she selects the cast as well as the iconic Tiffany designs that reflect each individual’s style and identity.
“To me this is not just an ad campaign, but an opportunity to portray a legendary house of luxury through modern portraits of uniquely talented subjects,” says Coddington. The title of the film “Some Style is Legendary” shares the campaign tagline, which symbolizes the timeless appeal of Tiffany’s jewelry worn by women for whom Tiffany is a powerful means of self-expression. The film offers a glimpse of Coddington’s expert editorial eye, giving insight into the creation of these authentic and powerful portraits.
“There aren’t many people who after scaling great heights in their careers decide to take on new challenges, change it up, and do all sorts of new things. Grace is one of those people, and here was an opportunity to tell that story in the environment of this revered, iconic American brand,” says Cutler.
Tiffany is the internationally renowned jeweler founded in New York in 1837. Through its subsidiaries, Tiffany & Co. manufactures products and operates TIFFANY & CO. retail stores worldwide, and also engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations. For additional information, please visit Tiffany.com.
Tiffany & Co. is exclusively available at Tiffany & Co. Rustan’s Ayala Center, Makati City and Rustan’s Shangri-la. For more information, please call Dina Tantoco (+63) 895.7140 or email atdatantoco@rustans.com.ph.































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