Starbucks Art of Macchiato

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The mark of a masterpiece

A fresh look at our Starbucks® Macchiato and discover what makes it so extra ordinary

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MACCHIATO

Our Chocolate Hazelnut Macchiato combines layer upon

layer of delicious chocolate and hazelnut flavors with our best quality espresso.

ROASTED CARAMEL MACCHIATO

The Roasted Caramel Macchiato is for the true caramel

lover. Delight in its layers of smooth, velvety milk, top quality espresso, and deliciously rich caramel taste.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE

Our most popular Caramel Macchiato in a Frappuccino®

variant. Enjoy the same delicious taste of smooth milk, caramel drizzle, and a shot of our best quality espresso, but in a fun Frappuccino® form.

STARBUCKS  VIA® TRIBUTE BLEND

Starbucks VIA Tribute Blend uses the same four amazing   components   found   in   the   whole   bean coffee, 100% natural roasted Arabica beans to make an unforgettable blend of instant and microground coffee.

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A medley of sweet and savory delights

Whether it’s for lunch or a light snack, we’ve got new food items that you can enjoy with your favorite coffee.

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

Layers of vanilla sponge cake with chocolate chips, milk

chocolate ganache and frosted Belgian milk chocolate with mini chocolate chip cookies on the sides.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (VEGETARIAN)

Banana, granola, oatmeal and dark chocolate in moist and chewy healthy vegetarian cookie.

MONTE CRISTO

Farmer’s  ham  and  sharp  parmesan  cheese  layered  on sweet savory brioche French toast.

FISH AND POTATO WRAP

A tortilla wrap filled with moist breaded fish fillet, baked

potato wedges and egg mayo dressing.

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These coffees combine the highest quality beans from several growing regions to create the perfect harmony of flavors.

STARBUCKS® TRIBUTE BLEND™

Starbucks master coffee blenders and roasters spent over a year tasting different origin coffees and blends and were dedicated to finding something that would be  so  amazing in  flavor,  body,  and  aroma-  the Tribute  Blend™  truly  represents  this  and  the meaning it was intended to convey when it was introduced to celebrate the 40thAnniversary of Starbucks. This dark roast, full-bodied blend is best complemented with berries, spices and chocolates.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® BUENOS AIRES NICARAGUA MARACATURRA The Maracaturra coffee tree blooms gorgeous, giant coffee cherries of a distinctly rare variety. This coffee offers flavors of herbal aromas with apricot, peach and honey.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® ETHIOPIA GUJI BILIDA BUKISA

At Bilida Bukisa washing station, coffee cherries arrive from

750 nearby smallholder farmers, leading to beautifully delicious  coffees  like  the Starbucks  Reserve  Ethiopia Guji Bilida Bukisa. Enjoy this light-bodied coffee with its distinct lemon and currant flavors. Perfect to pair with berries, herbs and baking spices.

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TUNA WASABI TURNOVER

Flour  tortilla  filled  with  wasabi  tuna  flakes  topped  with crunchy Japanese bread crumbs and roasted nori strips.

VANILLA BEAN SUGAR COOKIE

Buttery cookie flavored with vanilla bean decorated with an orange flower sugar icing.

SPECIAL EDITION SIREN CARD

Taking a page off Greek mythology, Starbucks calls her the Siren. The Siren is hand-painted with watercolors and represents the change of the season.

Available  starting  February  23  for  an  initial  consumable load amount of ?300.

Purchase limit of five (5) activated Special Edition Siren Cards per customerper day.

EASTER EGG DIECUT CARDS

Delightfully decorated eggs  are a highlight  of any Easter basket.  Hop  inside  a  Starbucks  store  and  you’ll  find  the perfect egg. It’s time to get “eggcited” for the season!

Purchase limit of one (1) of each Easter Egg Card design per customer perday.

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Gala Night of Les Miserables

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It was a lively and exciting evening at the Gala night of Les Miserables!  Everyone was so excited to see the show!

Julie Carceller, Department Head of the Smart infinity @smartinfinity Business Group at the Gala night of Les Miserables. Thank you for bringing the best entertainment to the PhilippinesGala night of Les Miserables (2)

Abbie Real Dimaano and James Chi of Smart Infinity
Gala night of Les Miserables (1)  So happy to see our neighbors Lulu and Kingson Sian, Chairman/President of Megaworld Resort Estates Inc with Leo Valdez at the gala night of Les MiserableGala night of Les Miserables (3)

 Donnie and Crickette Tantoco, Tita Marilene and Dina Tantoco, Tim Yap and Pepper Teehankee, Bum Tenorio and Carlo RojasGala night of Les Miserables (5)Gala night of Les Miserables (4)

Rustan’s Supermarket Lodge Bakeware

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Rustan’s Supermarket brings in the cookware brand that has bonded people for generations  

Every family has personal recipes and dishes they love to serve and celebrate. Rustan’s Supermarket invites Filipino households to continue the tradition and even make it an everyday affair as it welcomes the famous cookware brand Lodge to its roster of kitchen and cooking must-haves.

Rustan's Supermarket Lodge Bakeware (2)Crafting cookware that consumers love since 1896, Lodge has become a huge part of making those home-cooked meals that bring people together for generations. Let Lodge’s line-up of cookware and stoneware enrich the experience – these premium quality masterpieces can even be passed on to future families.

Lodge presents wonderful Enamelled Cast Iron cookware which includes different sized casserole dishes, and extremely versatile Oven-To-Table Stoneware roasters and ramekins in vibrant colors for marinating, baking, roasting, serving or even snacking, ensuring that your dinner table will be continuously filled with lovingly prepared meals that speak of the heart of every home.

To help make more memorable moments with the family, Rustan’s Supermarket is also giving shoppers a chance to take home Lodge cookware via its special promo. Starting March 1 to July 4, customers will be able to claim Lodge items for a minimum purchase of participating products. Shop at Rustan’s Supermarket, collect the promo stickers, and redeem your Lodge cookware for delicious home-cooked meals served daily.

Rustan's Supermarket Lodge Bakeware (1)These special promos are created to reward the valued shoppers, enabling them to enjoy items for free or at a discounted price with fast track options available. Through the years, they’ve brought in high-quality premium products with designs exclusively available at Rustan’s Supermarket.

Rustan’s Supermarkets are located at Makati Area: Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Magallanes, Alphaland Makati Place, Paseo Center, Century City Mall, San Antonio Plaza. North Area: Shangri-La Plaza, Gateway Mall, Katipunan, Tomas Morato, P.Guevarra, Corinthian Hills, Village Center Antipolo, The Grove by Rockwell. South Area: Ayala Alabang Village, Evia Lifestyle Center, Uptown Mall BGC. Cebu: Oakridge Business Park, Ayala Center, Arcenas Estate CDO: Ayala Centrio Mall. Also, visit Marketplace by Rustan’s at Rockwell Power Plant Mall and Central Square Bonifacio High Street

MJ and Isa – Reception

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An enchanting and intimate reception on MJ and Isa’s special day.  MJ and Isa knew exactly how they wanted their wedding and all the details were implemented so well with all the people they worked with.  Congratulations and Best Wishes MJ and Isa!  We love you!MJ and Isa Reception (65) MJ and Isa Reception (66) MJ and Isa Reception (67) Fans or the guests 🙂MJ and Isa Reception (68) MJ and Isa Reception (69) MJ and Isa Reception (71) MJ and Isa Reception (72) MJ and Isa Reception (73) MJ and Isa Reception (74) MJ and Isa Reception (75) MJ and Isa Reception (76) MJ and Isa Reception MJ and Isa Reception (77) CocktailsMJ and Isa Reception (78) MJ and Isa Reception (79) MJ and Isa Reception (5) MJ and Isa Reception (6) MJ and Isa Reception (80) MJ and Isa Reception (7) MJ and Isa Reception (8) MJ and Isa Reception (9) MJ and Isa Reception (10) MJ and Isa Reception (11) MJ and Isa Reception (12) MJ and Isa Reception (13) MJ and Isa Reception (14) MJ and Isa Reception (15) MJ and Isa Reception (16) MJ and Isa Reception (17) MJ and Isa Reception (18) MJ and Isa Reception (19)  Super beautiful! Walkway at the reception by Rustans Flower Shop.  Hanging orchids and sampaguita MJ and Isa Reception (20) MJ and Isa Reception (21) To an enchanting gardenMJ and Isa Reception (22) MJ and Isa Reception (23) MJ and Isa Reception (24) MJ and Isa Reception (25) MJ and Isa Reception (26) MJ and Isa Reception (27) MJ and Isa Reception (28) MJ and Isa Reception (29) MJ and Isa Reception (30) MJ and Isa Reception (31) MJ and Isa Reception (33) MJ and Isa Reception (34) MJ and Isa Reception (35) MJ and Isa Reception (36) MJ and Isa Reception (37) MJ and Isa Reception (38)MJ and Isa Reception (81)The table names are the different favourite dishes of MJ and Isa 🙂  Calligraphy by Fozzy Castro-Dayrit table names calligraphy mj and isa MJ and Isa Reception (39) Delicious dinner by Margarita Fores, Cibo di MMJ and Isa Reception (40) MJ and Isa Reception (41) MJ and Isa Reception (43) MJ and Isa Reception (45) MJ and Isa Reception (46) MJ and Isa Reception (47) MJ and Isa Reception (48) MJ and Isa Reception (49) Stairway to the kids areaMJ and Isa Reception (50) MJ and Isa Reception (51)Love this poem written by my cousin, Chris, the Bestman

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She Revels in Possession

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A simple gesture makes the magic happen. Turn, caress, light a spark… And the world is yours! More than a piece of jewellery, Possession is an intimate companion for today’s woman, firmly rooted in her times and supremely confident in her choices. It is to her that Piaget dedicates an evocative and addictive jewellery ritual. A collection of iconic rings, earrings and pendant necklaces, enriched this year with bangle bracelets – to be worn alone or in generous combinations.  Turn and the world is yours!

She revels in Possession!

A free-spirited urbanite who accepts no curbs on her liberty, she loves exploring new territories, views life in CinemaScope and flaunts a resolutely bold attitude. Endowed with a many-sided personality, strong yet touchingly vulnerable, she is open to the world at large. Her singular nature makes her comfortable with every facet of her personality and she consistently avoids complying with expectations. From Paris to New York, from Moscow to Seoul and from London to Milan, she strides her way through the world’s capitals while losing nothing of her natural charm and femininity. In a heartbeat, she steps out of the power game to enjoy a delicious meal with friends or playtime with her kids. A city beauty who celebrates her own personal style, she regularly swaps her elegant business suit for a boho chic look, her cocktail dress for a cosy tracksuit, her stilettoes for fur loafers. Her distinguishing feature? She revels in Possession!

“Turn and the world is yours”… making dreams come true

There is something magical about this signature statement of the Possession collection advertising campaign. Suggesting a conscious or unconscious gesture. A freely chosen and evocative jewellery ritual that soon proves addictive. An open invitation to turn the wheel of destiny offering a boundless realm of possibilities, Possession has a unique power, that of sparking good vibes. Turning the ring with a simple gesture, however discreet, and captivating the world. Turning the ring, making time stand still and allowing memories to dance through the mind. Caressing it and feeling positive energy flowing through us. Turning again and making dreams come true. More than a piece of jewellery, Possession is an epicurean aspiration, an ideal of emancipation, a self-assured sense of ambition, a smiling nod to life… The unwavering ally of a woman firmly rooted in the reality of her times.

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“When I’m wearing the Possession ring, whether I’m working or daydreaming, I usually find myself turning it and it makes me feel like I am the master of my own dreams” comments Jessica Chastain, international ambassador of the Maison Piaget. Who better than this undeniably talented and highly successful actress who makes light of conventions – this beautiful, accessible and committed young woman – to embody the vibrant singularity of this collection?

Piaget (1)Cult ring

Interpreting the concept of the mobile ring, a range of rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets establish themselves as highly desirable icons that sweep us in to an enchanting world of endless movement. Sublime companions to be slipped onto the finger, two pink gold rings epitomise Piaget’s creative daring and excellence. The first opts for an understated duo between pink gold and a brilliant-cut solitaire diamond. The second more opulently gemset model combines a ring set with a row of diamonds with a second featuring the original central diamond.

Piaget (2)Wrist ritual

The rings are now echoed in the new collection of Possession bracelets, with each of their two ends featuring the iconic turning ring. Piaget is thereby initiating new rituals in terms of both wear and touch. A flexible pink or white gold bangle bracelet with its two delicately rounded rings beg for a touch that is at once plural and singular, free and inspired, sensual and soothing. A precious bangle to slide on and wear either alone or with several others to adorn the wrist and work the current trend. Rings on top or below? Swapping them round? To each woman her own ritual. Turn, caress, spark… and the world is yours!

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 Piaget is exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-la

Bridal Fashion at MJ and Isa’s Wedding

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MJ and isa invitation attire eventsI wish I was able to document what everyone was wearing! 🙂  But I am shy! 🙂  So here are a few – mostly the family

The most beautiful that day – Isa in Veluz

MJ and Isa Church Wedding (20)The Groom MJ and Bestman Christopher in Ascot Chang and the bridal entourage by Patty AngMJ and Isa Church Wedding (26) Tita Merl Pineda in Terijon ( Rustan’s ) Bridal Fashion (5) Tita Len, Mother of the Bride in Joel Escobar and Anika in Patty AngJoel Escobar MJ and Isa weddingTita Tess Enriquez in Rosanna OcampoBridal Fashion (7)Mio in Kiddos by Rustan’sBridal Fashion (8) Maricar wearing a gown of Lola Glecy which she passed on to our Mom then Mom passed on to Maricar and worn by Maricar and Danni 🙂  Gabbi in Hoss  Bridal Fashion (10)Nicole in Ever New, Crickette in Ellie Saab, M. Donnie in Ermenegildo Zegna, Camille in Ever New and Sancho in SpringfiledBridal Fashion (11) Cat Tantoco Huang in Harlan+HoldenBridal Fashion (12) Bea Tantoco Reyes in Rosanna OcampoBridal Fashion (13)  Dina Tantoco in Patty AngBridal Fashion (1) Taty in Rustanette, Anika in and Alanna in ZaraBridal Fashion (2) Margs in Nicole Miller ( Rustan’s ) and M. Jun Jun in Banana RepublicBridal Fashion (3) Kameron in Kiddos by Rustan’sBridal Fashion (6) Pam @pamelarosario in Two Chic by batch mate TC Alvarez Sibal @twochicbytcTwo Chic by TC Alvarez SibalDre in Lovingly Organics ( Rustan’s)Bridal Fashion (4)Cousins in red, white and blue 🙂  Kathy @kdyhuang in Margiela, Nina @photographsninaherrerahuang in Inno Sotto and Katrina @katantocolobregat in Rosanna OcampoBridal Fashion

The next cover of Laguna Tatler 🙂   @antonsd @irenemfrancisco Dina @datantoco in Patty Ang, Bea @bealels in @rosannaocampo_r Crickette @donnietantoco in Ellie Saab Kathy @kdyhuang in @maisonmargiela Pam @pamelarosario in @twochicbytc Marie in @harlanholden Margs in @nicolemillernyc and Nina @photographsninaherrerahuang in Inno Sotto #rostan2016

Laguna Tatler MJ and Isa

Tadashi Shoji Spring Summer 2016

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The faint scent of a fresh rain still lingers in the air. Meandering down a moss worn pebbled path, the serenity of a Japanese garden beckons us with the fragrance of blooming nostalgia.

Wisteria vines languorously drape over an arched trellis, creating a flowering canopy of lavender blooms. A young woman hurriedly passes by, repositioning the musubi knot on her obi. Continuing our stroll, leafy mounds of irises and peonies burst into verdant life. A hidden ko-minka comes into view. Curious, we open the sliding door and enter into a Tatami room. Light filtering into the room highlights a collection of art books. Turning the pages we admire the work of Japanese painters Ogata Korin of the distinctive Rinpa school and Hokusai of Ukiyo-e. Gazing outwards onto the garden, the translucent Shoji screen silhouettes a cherry blossom tree. A warm wind rustles the branches and clusters of blossoms float to the ground, already a carpet of pink.

Tadashi Shoji (2) Tadashi Shoji (3) Tadashi Shoji (4) Tadashi Shoji (5) Tadashi Shoji (6) Tadashi Shoji (7)With a bow to Japanese culture and wink to tradition, Spring 2016 is a wash in the joyful celebration of springtime in Japan.

Tadashi Shoji is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-la Plaza.

MJ and Isa – Church Wedding

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Heart2Heart loves how each wedding is always unique and special
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