Joe Fresh Philippines

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Loblaw Companies Limited and its affiliates, the owners of the Joe Fresh brand, in partnership with Stores Specialists, Inc., a division of SSI Group, Inc., recently opened the 1st Joe Fresh store in the Philippines. The opening ceremony was led by Chairman Emeritus of Rustan Group of Companies Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr.,SSI Group President Anton Huang, Joe Fresh VP of National Retail Operations Tom Cario, Joe Fresh Senior Director for Global Communications  Kari Talley, Joe Fresh Marketing Manager Crickette Tantoco and influencers Rissa Mananquil – Trillo, Mikael Daez, Kianna Valenciano, Tricia Centenera – Valenciano, Camille Co and Maggie Wilson – Consunji.

Joe Fresh From Store (2) The first Joe Fresh store in the Shangri-La Plaza mall in Manila encompasses 674 square meters (7,255 square feet) and offers a complete lifestyle range of Joe Fresh women’s, men’s and children’s collections. A second store, located in the Trinoma Mall, also in Manila, will open in August 2016.
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Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh offers accessible, modern design in lifestyle collections for women, men and children. Today one of Canada’s leading fashion retailers, Joe Fresh brings a value-driven point of view to everyday wardrobe favorites full of color, polish and thoughtful details. In categories spanning apparel, accessories, footwear and beauty, Joe Fresh provides quality and style for the entire family.

Joe Fresh“We are pleased to introduce Joe Fresh to the Philippines, a dynamic new market for the brand. I believe our spirited, modern designs and exceptional value for the entire family will resonate with fashion consumers here. Leveraging SSI Group’s unparalleled expertise in the region, we look forward to providing an exciting and accessible new style choice in the Philippines,” said Mario Grauso, President of Joe Fresh.

Joe Fresh launched at Shangri-La Plaza with a spring collection alive with pretty prints, from fanciful butterfly and bird motifs to ornamental floral and mosaic patterns. With signature Joe Fresh details, shoppers will find a freshtake on essentials designs like the city trench, classic oxford shirt and the perfect pencil skirt. Faded denim and utility styles ground the collection in time-tested favorites while the shirtdress adds a key silhouette to spring wardrobes. Completing the season is an expanded active range in lightweight fabrics perfect for exercising in the warmer months ahead.

Joe Fresh From Store (1)Joe Fresh From Store (6)Joe Fresh From Store (5)Joe Fresh From Store (7)“We are very excited for the addition of Joe Fresh to our portfolio of brands. Joe Fresh further strengthens our lineup of value brands, allowing us to tap and delight an even broader base of Philippine consumers,” said Anthony Huang, President of SSI Group, Inc.

The new Philippines stores are designed to mirror existing Joe Fresh locations around the world. The stores are clean, modern and uncluttered, creating an easy-to-shop environment that showcases the colorful and contemporary Joe Fresh collections.

Kim and Chut Welcome Party

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Welcome Party at Inglenook for #KimandChut #InglenookWinery #h2hbridalKim and Chut Wedding Schedule (1) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (1) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (2) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (3)  Inglenook Winery in St. Helena which is owned by Francis Ford Coppola #InglenookWinery #KimandChut #StHelenaNapa #H2HNapa #h2hbridal #FrancisFordCoppolaKim and Chut Welcome Party (51) Chut and Kim reserved the whole place for their Welcome party Kim and Chut Welcome Party (4) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (52) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (53) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (6) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (8) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (7) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (9) The lovely couple 🙂  Chut and KimKim and Chut Welcome Party (54) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (10)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (60) Kim and Chut Welcome Party (5)Kim and Chut Welcome PartyKim and Chut Welcome Party (56)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (81)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (82)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (83)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (84)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (85)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (86)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (87)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (24)Kim and Chut Welcome Party (11)6 delicious food stations in different parts of the #InglenookWinery
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Kim and Chut Accomodations

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There were 3 recommended hotels for the wedding of Kim and ChutKim and Chut Accomodations Kim and Chut Accomodations (11)  At the reception of Meadowood @meadowoodnews Kim and Chut Accomodations (3) Kim and Chut Accomodations (4) Kim and Chut Accomodations (8)   It was raining outside when we arrived for the wedding. Hot ginger apple cider with cookies by the fireplace Kim and Chut Accomodations (9)  There are 2 Three Michelin Star restaurants in Napa Valley – French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood @therestaurantmw Hoping to dine here one day  #meadowoodnapavalley #therestaurantatmeadowood #threemichelinstarrestaurant #threemichelinstarsKim and Chut Accomodations (17)We visited the suite of Steve and Lindy @lindycas at @meadowoodnews #meadowoodnapavalley which was just by the Croquet lawn

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“I Love this place” Bel Abri Napa Valley Inn – This was where most of us stayed.  All 15 rooms are booked for the wedding guests of #KimandChut It’s more fun when we are all together 🙂 Kim and Chut Accomodations (14) Cozy lobby where breakfast and cheese and cocktails is also heldKim and Chut Accomodations (13) Kim and Chut Accomodations (10) Kim and Chut Accomodations (16) Kim and Chut Accomodations (1) Love the talking pillows 🙂Kim and Chut Accomodations (15) Kim and Chut Accomodations (2)

Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market

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 At Hog Island Oyster co. @hogislandoysterco at the Ox Bow Public Market @oxbowpublicmarket  Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (1) Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (3)  With the Del Ros @dondurian @thecrazycook_ph @mannydr  Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (2) Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (4) Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (5)? 2 dozen Oyster Bar Mix Co. – Hog Island Sweetwater, Redwood Kumamoto, Compass Point, Hama Hama, Cold Creek, 38 North #H2HNapa #Oysters #OxBowPublicMarket #Napa #HogIslandOysterCoHog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (6) Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (7) Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (9) Radicchio CaesarHog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (8) Clam Chowder – YUM!Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (10)  Oyster Po BoyHog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (11) SteamersHog Island Oyster Co. at the Ox Bow Market (12)

Bachelorette for Kim

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Last year, Chut told us the good news!!!  He had proposed to Kim during their trip to New York City!Til Ther Was You (1)Love the set up by Chut!!Til Ther Was You (3)Til Ther Was You (2)Kim and Chut Til there was youTil There was You Kim and Chut The CoupleAnd the launching of their website for their special day 🙂  How organised and detailed – that is Chut!Til There Was You Kim and Chut Website WeddingWe had a super fun Bachelorette for Kim @kimm_stagraminvitation bachelorette kim and chut

Love this pretty lady who is always laughing and smiling.  Many well wishes of love and happiness for the couple and looking forward to more memories with the #napacrew #Nisekrew #KimandChut
Bachelorette for Kim (1) So happy to meet Trisia Bustamante and Kat Maderazo of Bento by Kat @bentobykat Kat is a mommy who wanted to make healthy and exciting snack boxes that her kids would like to eat. She would post her creations on Instagram ( check them out here @bentobykat ) and many people liked them. Kat and Trisia now do Bento Box workshops and have been very busy since December last year. Today we learned how to make a bento box and it was so much fun. Thank you Lindy @lindycas for organizing this! We missed you though!! Contact them via Instagram or by email at bentoboutiquemanila@gmail.com #bentobox #bentobykatBachelorette for Kim (22) Bachelorette for Kim (24) Bachelorette for Kim (8) Bachelorette for Kim (2)   It was a very wholesome party we made our own bento boxes. We made bananas!! haha!! #napacrew #KimandChut #H2HBridal #BentoboxBachelorette for Kim (9) Bachelorette for Kim (5)  We learned to make hearts today using grapes 🙂Bachelorette for Kim (3) Bachelorette for Kim (10) After bento box making, we ordered our crepes!!Bachelorette for Kim (11) YUM!!  Crepes at La Creperie BGC!!Bachelorette for Kim (4) Bachelorette for Kim (13) Bachelorette for Kim (12) We had my favourite gift game 🙂 which I also did for Din and Mar

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Cocktails by The Crazy Cook

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 Get together with part of the #napakrew and some Bay Area friends #H2HSFOCocktails by The Crazy Cook Carmina @thecrazycook_ph is the best! Thanks to her we have an instant gourmet cocktail spread!! She’s the best caterer in Davao so this is no sweat for her.  Helping out in the kitchen – Tina straight from the airport and Tin 🙂  Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (18) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (15) WOW!! YUM YUM! 🙂Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (16)  Cheese ? from Cowgirl Creamery @cowgirlcreamery Gouda, Mt Tam, Blue and Cremieux ? curated by Carmina @thecrazycook_ph from the @ferrybuilding #H2HSFO #H2HCheese #Cowgirlcreamery #ferrybuildingCocktails by The Crazy Cook (2)  I got these from Trader Joes 🙂  Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (6)Fatted Calf and Boccalone loot from Carmina
Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (8) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (9) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (5) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (10) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (11) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (7)  Loved this asparagus with Dijon sauce made by Carmina @thecrazycook_ph She shared the recipe of the sauce which is Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise and pepper – yum ? #H2HSFO #asparagus #H2HRecipesCocktails by The Crazy Cook (13)  YUM! Boccalone @tastysaltedpigparts Incanto’s pork ragu pasta sauce. Wiped out in 30 seconds! Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (4) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (14)  The benefits of having a chef in the house!!  Fresh Strawberries with meringue and lemon curd ( made fresh by Carmina @thecrazycook_ph ) Pavlova #H2HSFO #PavlovaCocktails by The Crazy Cook (19) The guys!Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (1) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (12) Cocktails by The Crazy Cook (17)

It’s It

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I always see the It’s It factory when in the Bay Area but I have never tried It’s ItIts It factory san francisco My foodie friend Spanky told me to try it this trip so I did!!

 It’s it @itsiticecream – “a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream between two freshly baked large old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, and then dipped the sandwich into fine dark chocolate”. It was sold out in Safeway when we arrived! But finally I got to try it #ItsIt #H2HSFOIts It packIts it heart to heartAfter seeing the desert in Umami  Burger, we decided to drive here instead 🙂  Previous entry:  Umami Burger June 2016It's It (20)It's It (17) It's It (21) As soon as we entered, they gave us samples of the Chocolate dunked oatmeal cookies 🙂  This is the cookie they use to make the ice cream sandwich
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So here was our photo in instagram!  Even Lau who does not post in instagram posted! haha!! Yipee!!! With Gumamelas  Lau @lauralimrodrigo and Triccie @tlacson  #ItsIt #H2HSFO #Gumalolas It's It (29)Click below to go to their website

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