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May 23

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Michael Kors Icons of Style

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WHAT: The Icons of Style curated film series, hosted by Michael Kors in partnership with Vanity Fair and Fashion & Cinema. Held at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, the three-day event kicked off with an on-stage conversation about fashion and film between designer Michael Kors and celebrated Hollywood actresses Kate Hudson, Ali MacGraw and Rene Russo. The discussion was led by Vanity Fair’s Elizabeth Saltzman and was followed by a screening of Love Story. Later in the evening Michael Kors, who was also in London to celebrate the opening of his Sloane Street Collection store, hosted an intimate dinner at The Ivy.

Two other films, Almost Famous and The Thomas Crown Affair, will be screened over the weekend as part of the Icons of Style film series.

WHO: Michael Kors, Kate Hudson, Ali MacGraw, Rene Russo, Uma Thurman, Clémence Poésy, Cush Jumbo, Florrie, Caroline de Maigret, Samantha Barks, Poppy Delevingne, Sarah Greene, Erin O’Connor, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Jessica Michibata, Veronika Heilbrunner, Malaika Firth, Lily Donaldson, Kristina Bazan, Elisa Sedanoui, Eugenie Niarchos, Bianca Brandolini, Daisy Ridley, Pernille Teisbaek, Meredith Brooks, among others.

WHEN: May 14, 2015, at 7:00PM

WHERE: Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Yard, London, W1D 7DT, and The Ivy, 1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NE

In the Philippines, Michael Kors is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) – a member of the SSI Group – and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Newport and Bonifacio High Street Central Square.

Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

May 22

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New at La Cabrera

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And here are two out of the three guys behind La Cabrera 🙂 Carlo Calma Lorenzana and Bobby Tenchavez. Not in photo is another Carlo Lorenzana ( same name 🙂 ) Carlo and his wife Julia Quisumbing discovered La Cabrera when they were honeymooning in Buenos Aires. Carlo and Bobby are business partners as well in Davao where they have Sumo Sam, Wine Kitchen and Munchtown. They also have a wine distribution company, La Garde, representing the best wines from Argentina. Good luck guys and more power

Chef Juan Barcos. He came here in 2013 with the owner of La Cabrera to train and open the restaurant and now he’s back here permanently for good. He loves the Philippines. So be assured you have an authentic Argentinian chef when dining in La Cabrera

Menu for the meal we had! ALL YUM!

OMG!!!!!!! Chicharrones (beef chicharon) in La Cabrera @lacabrera_mnl – The fat and sidings of the beef which used to be off the menu and now in the menu!

La Cabrera now has a bar menu!

LA CABRERA
Uno de los mejores guardados en

MENU DE BARRA/ Bar Menu
Bruschetta de Jamon Crudo -Parma Ham Bruschetta

Bruschetta de Morcilla con Chutney de Tomates
Blood Sausage Bruschetta

Ensalada de Chicharrones y huevo a baja temperature
Chicharrones with poached egg

The famous Provoleta – Grilled provolone cheese – special only for me haha!! 🙂 LOVE!!! Mollejas Coracantes con Manteca, Vino Blanco y Verdeo

Crispy sweetbreads with ancienne mustard, potatoes, honey and apples – YUM! I think this is the only restaurant in the Philippines that serves sweetbreads

La Cabrera now has Executive Lunch Specials – This is the Entrana (250 grams skirt steak) from the Grill which comes with onion rings, cold side dish, side salad and brown rice or mashed potato for P 775.00

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MENU EJECUTIBODE ALMUERZO/ Executive Lunch

There are 12 cuts of steak at La Cabrera. Each one caters to the different tastes of people – not everything is about marbling or fat. For those that like fat and marbling you will like the Rib Eye or Ojo de Bife.

Ojo de Bife Madurado 12 Dias ( 12 days wet aged).

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If you are looking for lean ( yet tender) and go after flavor – I would suggest the Entrana – skirt steak and the Cuadrille – couloirs/ Picana steak) which is one of their best sellers is tender and yummy. Then the Chorizo de Bife ( no photo) is in between the Skirt steak and Rib Eye in terms of fat and tenderness. Super love La Cabrera beef especially that it comes with hot and cold sides which really go so well with the steaks. YUM!

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Super love sides – hot and cold – sweet and savory -at La Cabrera. And these all come unlimited and refillable together with the Grill menu. They used to have over 50 sides that they rotate but now they limited it to around 30. Still a lot!

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Many are good but personally for me yummy ones from today are the artichoke pesto, mashed potato, corn with bacon, caramelized garlic

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and the mushroom ragout – Yum!

Steak rice

New desserts

Pavlova
Meringue, cream and fruits

Pot De Creme – cooked chocolate mousse Yum

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but never leave La Cabrera without trying the Rogel De Dulce De Leche

Layers of biscuit and Argentine Dulce de Leche topped with meringue

Love this 🙂

Executive Lunch Menu

It’s a good thing I eat early – 20% off on everything on the menu. Happy Hour or early meals

May 22

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Areum

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Rustan’s brings Areum to the Philippines to redefine timeless beauty–the Asian way. A collection of luxurious products that should comprise the Asian woman’s beauty ritual is sophisticatedly bottled, locking in secrets to ageless skin.

Rustan’s and Areum go beyond ritual by opening a glamorous 5-star beauty counter for women for them to understand their skin better and see how Areum and its philosophy can bring out the best in their skin. The counter provides privileged and luxurious skincare consultation in a relaxed and hygienic environment, which allows one to escape from the daily stresses of life.

Areum like Villonco’s portraits go deep into the layers, peeling out the superficial and capturing only what is genuinely beautiful.

Eight of the most admired women in society pose for photographer Monique Villonco’s sharp lenses in an exhibit aptly titled, Timeless Beauty. Candid, real, unembellished, these women radiate an elegance dramatically captured in black and white.

These women, too, illustrate the essence of Areum. Korea’s high end skincare brand goes deep into its roots combining ancient traditional medicine with the benefits of Mother Nature to complement a beauty philosophy that promotes wellness and balanced energy from within. Areum knows these contribute to a healthy, luminous complexion.

Villonco, founder and former Editor in Chief of Town & Country magazine, expertly frames the nuances that reveal the different faces of timeless beauty—pure heart, grace, and elegance. All these qualities come through these women’s quiet smiles and refined gaze that say so much without uttering a word. The results are natural portraits of beautiful women as seen through a woman’s eyes.

May 21

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A Marriage of Two Culinary Superstars

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Dinner by Paco Roncero and Margarita Fores for Madrid Fusion at the Raffles Makati. Paco Roncero is a 3-Star Michelin Chef. He is currently the executive chef and director of the NH Collection Casino de Madrid and its restaurant La Terraza del Casino; of gastro-bars Estado Puro in Madrid, Ibiza and Shanghai; of restaurant Barbarossa by Paco Roncero, also in Shanghai; of Versión Original by Paco Roncero in Bogota; of the gastronomic multi-space Sinergias in Platea Madrid and of Sublimotion, the most advanced and innovative restaurant ever imagined which is located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza, the first hotel in Europe by the famous brand

Dinner seat mates tonight – the beautiful Toda ladies – Marilu Toda Batchelor and Monique Toda

White Filipino Chocolate with Foie Gras and Cardamon

Peanut cake

May 21

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AÉROPOSTALE DEBUTS FUN AND COLORFUL APPAREL FOR ALL SEASONS

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American-based brand Aéropostale ushers their latest collection with an assortment that carries the signature casual styles. Trend is fun, which includes street styles, bohemian designs, and bright colors for any given season. The clothing brand designed for young men and women pushes to combine and create personalized looks out of a thoughtful selection of basic and statement pieces.

For the ladies, romantic rose prints and floral bouquets are in trend. Soft, delicate, and feminine but embodies the fun and playful chic style. It doesn’t hold back on the frills, lace, and ruffles and combines these with a show-stopping palette of bright colors and pretty pastels.

A constant array of colors consists of playful Bermuda pinks and sensible oatmeal heather greys with obvious pops of tropic elements for an easy and breezy look. The collection carries tulip print skater skirts and moto jackets any girl could wear out to a picnic or on casual outings, whether outdoors or indoors. Adorned with lace appliques and textured knits, pieces are laidback but still featuring a stylish edge. Floral printed roses and geometric shapes on rompers, tank tops, cardigans, and shorts complete these looks.

Free-spirited and effortless festival pieces that require loads of layering, psychedelic paisley and patchwork prints, tie-dye shirts, and loose clothing are featured in this new collection. Faded pale colors combined with bright flowy and oversized clothing provide your ensemble with a defined character. Girls are encouraged to mix prints and patterns to their own delight, ready for festivals with their boho bucket bag on hand and faux leather sandals in tow.

Boys will rejoice in active-inspired pieces with a street-style flare in monochrome black and white pieces. A bolt of cobalt blue adds contrast to the sombre colors. The comfortable clothes are made out of technical fabrics like nylon and mesh for a more casual element.

There are also styles inspired by the many shades of the sea, with navy blues, turquoise, sky blues, and royal blues delivering a coastal message. The pieces are made more nautical with Bretton strips. Cool, free, and fresh, the vibrant colors of Malibu beach are sprinkled into this collection of casual athletic wear. Perfect for the beach, woven shirts with geometric shapes and playful combinations allow looks for relaxing days off. Stripes and tropical prints are evident and play a role in creating diversity when mixing and matching. Denim pants in light washes are key to this collection and paired with striped and woven shirts over a lightly washed denim jacket.

In the Philippines, Aéropostale is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Glorietta 2, Robinsons Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza East Wing, Robinsons Manila Midtown Wing, SM Lanang Davao, Ayala Center Cebu, SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall, Central Square Bonifacio Highstreet, Veranza Mall Gen. Santos City, Ayala Fariview Terraces, U.P. Town Center Katipunan and Estancia at Capitol Commons. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

May 20

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Madrid Fusion – Mindanao Regional Lunch

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The last day of the Regional Lunch was the Mindanao Team

Congrats Alicia Sy, author of EAT OUT NOW and executive editor of Town & Country magazine, contributing editor to spot.ph and Yummy Magazine who was the curator for the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion. Team Mindanao – Jordy Navarra of Black Sheep; Tippi Tambunting of Massetto; Jackie and Roland Laudico of Chef Laudico’s Guevarra’s, Chef Laudico Catering, Chef Lau’s Pugon Roasters and Patisserie Filipino; Mark Tan of Allium; Bruce Ricketts of Mecha Uma; Carmina Mapa del Rosario of Crazy Cook and Juan Carlos de Terry of Terry’s

I’m so proud – this is my friend – Carmina Mapa del Rosario – the Crazy Cook from Davao At the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion. With her famous Ikog/ Balbacua – a rich stew made from braised oxtails and shanks in ginger, ground peanuts, red peppers, and an assortment of spices and herbs from Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental. Super yum!!!! This is how she described it to me before – Balbacua-
“The story behind this dish comes from market vendors and butchers who would stew their unsold/leftover cuts and sell it as a soupy ‘ulam’ the following day. Raf and I love eating it so I thought of making this Southern Filipino dish richer and meatier by using imported oxtails and shanks. I braise it for 6-8 hours in ginger, ground peanuts, red peppers and an assortment of secret herbs and spices from Mindanao. I was a bit surprised because in the beginning it was my family who just kept on ordering. And then in the past 3 months more people tried it and it now has a following from Manila foodies.”

I love these two!! Chef Tippi Tambunting and Chef Alec Santos from Masseto at the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion – 2 Amazing dishes!!!! Endulsao Chavacano braised pork belly and pickled radish served over heirloom rice and Chicken Satti with Adlai – adlai, chicken, tomatoes, coconut

Super nice and humble Chef Couple – Chef Roland Laudico and Chef Jackie Laudico. Chef Jackie was so generous with her sweets….because she’s so sweet 🙂 at the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion
Chocolate dessert Molten tablea chocolate cake with Coco nibs, golden cashew meringue and coconut sugar dulce de leche. Suman Pannacotta Adlai cake topped with coconut cream panna cottaChocolate pralines Roses, praline, Pineapple coconut, Mt. Apo Arabica beans. Trio of Mindanao fruits and cheeses- durian cheesecake, maligns chèvre gougers with banana caramel and pepato crisps with bignay jam.

Olive Puentespina the woman behind the famous Malagos cheese from Davao at the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion. I discovered the yummy cheeses from Malagos from my friend Rachelle many years ago and I was so happy to finally see how she looks in person 🙂 The real rockstars to me are our very own!

The beautiful Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo with her Farmacy booth at the Mindanao Regional lunch at Madrid Fusion – Langka with kasuy, Mango sorbet, Guyabano sorbet and Carabao’s milk. The line was so long all the time I’m lucky I got this shot and had to push away Chef JP 🙂 Sorry Chef JP

My gosh! I don’t drink but I don’t mind watching the shaking going on here 🙂 by Erwan Eussaff at the Niner Ichi Nana booth

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Foodies enjoying the food 🙂

May 20

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Ralph Lauren Boutique Manila

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Sandro Raniolo – Managing Director, Tara Davis – Merchandise Manager Southeast Asia, Shumin Liang – Marketing Manager, Anton Huang- President SSI Group Inc, and
Maxence Drevon-Balas – Commercial Director

May 19

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Madrid Fusion Trade Exhibit

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I came very early on the 25th of April, 2nd day. It was nice, not yet crowded

I came mainly to visit the booth of the Department of Agriculture.

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Congratulations Undersecretary of Agricuture Berna Romulo Puyat on Madrid Fusion.

The DA booths in the three-day congress will be exhibited champion produce from different regions of the country such as mango, coconut, pineapple and tuna. In addition, products that reflect Philippine traditions and culture such as heirloom rice, adlai, siling labuyo, batuan, tabob-tabon, kamias, kapeng barako, and criollo cacao and innovative consumer products like Destileria Limtuaco’s Manille Liqueur that use tropical fruits such as calamansi and dalandan, coco sugar and coco honey from Coco Natura, organic rice and coffee from Fresh Start Organic will, honey from Milea Bee Farm, fresh and chilled tuna from Frabelle will also be featured. Thank you for promoting our very own – Heart2Heart will support you all the way in this endeavor

New product of Olivia Aw of Disteleria Limtuaco at Madrid Fusion. Be the first to try Cacao Liqueur even before its out in the market. Yum!! Aaron said it’s not even yet the final packaging.

Oliviers & Co had a booth in Madrid Fusion. It’s a French brand but it has some olive oils from Spain. Stop by and sample them. Check out Affiorato ( rising from the surface) La Premiere Huile from Spain by Oliviers & Co. This Extra virgin olive oil uses an ancient way of extracting extra virgin olive oil – They crush the olive a little and wait for the oil to rise. It is no longer being used as a technique because it’s labor intensive and it’s difficult to make a big batch. So this is a limited edition product til supplies last.

Calabarzon

Albay booth

Chef Gene Gonzales

At the end of the Trade Hall of Madrid Fusion are some Filipino table settings using all local products

Mama Sita booth 🙂

The daughter of Mama Sita 🙂

Via Mare serving Filipino food. Love the Filipiniana chair covers Registration kit

May 19

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LUSH Sun Care Awareness

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Protect and nourish your skin with Lush’s innovative Sun Care range. Full of the most beautiful fresh ingredients that will soothe your body – with the additional advantage that these products are made with industry-standard synthetic sunscreens, giving each one both an SPF (sun protection factor) and UVAPF (UVA protection factor).

SPF 10 Low

Sesame Suntan Lotion

Get bronzed not burned with this light, sumptuous cream

Packed with fresh ingredients like sesame oil and walnut leaf infusion to help increase the skin’s melanin production – its natural reaction to sun exposure – which means it will actually help you to tan. Fair Trade Organic Colombian cocoa butter and aloe extract will soothe and nourish the skin, with three broad-spectrum sunscreens to ensure that your skin stays protected, as well as smelling irresistible.

SPF 15

Powdered Sunshine powdered sunscreen

Dust on this protective sun care

This loose, light powder is so simple to use; just sprinkle onto your skin and let it protect you from the sun. This revolution in sun care is easy to carry around with you and very handy for topping up your sun protection throughout the day. With plenty of calamine powder – which is rich in the natural sunscreen zinc oxide – sesame oil, lemon, lime and patchouli oils for a fresh, earthy and citrusy fragrance.

SPF 30 High

The Sunblock solid sunscreen wash

Shower on your sun care

A solid, wash-on sun protection with calamine powder, cocoa butter and rose absolute which calms and heals the skin, while leaving a floral scent on the skin. One third of this bar will be enough to protect your whole body, simply glide the bar over damp skin in the bath or shower, rinse off and gently pat your skin dry with a towel. This is made with three broad-spectrum sunscreens as well as soothing, nourishing ingredients to benefit your skin.

Nutritious Ingredients

We’ve got thirty years of experience in using natural ingredients for their benefit to the skin. Because of our expertise, we have the confidence to be able to give our customers consultations about all of our skin care products. Our sun care range pioneers the use of sunscreens in cosmetics, and we’ve also found that nature is giving us the solutions. By mixing safe synthetic sunscreens with beneficial natural ingredients; not only is our sun care range full of beautiful and nourishing ingredients for your skin, but they will also help to protect you from the sun. Calamine powder is rich in zinc oxide, which is already used as a sunscreen in many cosmetic products, whilst ingredients like sesame oil and olibanum oil actually help boost the protective power of the three broad-spectrum sunscreens we use.

Non-Animal Tested

The synthetic sunscreens we have used have a long history of safe use and are industry standard. We know that the ones we use are safe in the quantities we’ve used them and all our products are tested on human volunteers at Cantor labs, New Jersey, USA. This is a non-animal testing lab run by vegetarian scientist Doctor Shyla Cantor. The SPF’s and UVAPF’s are determined by exposing a small patch of the person’s skin to broad-spectrum UV light whilst wearing the product. The results are measured and this then gives us the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) & the UVAPF.

Application

The recommended amount for you to use of each product is 2mg for every square centimetre of skin. This will ensure that you are covered and protected for two hours and that you are receiving the product’s full protective capacity. Re-application is really important, you must apply every two hours.

Sunscreens are a must if you want to protect your skin whilst you’re out in the sun. Everyone’s skin is different and paler skins are more sensitive to sunlight, so even if you’re wearing sunscreen you might still be susceptible to the damage that UVA and UVB rays can inflict on the skin. In order to stay safe, you just need to take some care and think about your skin. UV rays can be really harmful and sometimes the damage isn’t something you’ll notice straight away. It only takes a few simple precautions to enjoy the sun and keep your skin healthy and happy.

In the Philippines, Lush is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Greenbelt 3, Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia, Bonifacio High Street, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Robinsons Magnolia, Trinoma, SM Annex North Edsa. You may also visit us online atwww.lush.com.ph. Follow Lush on Facebook www.facebook.com/lushphilippines, Instagram @lushcosmeticsph and Tweet us @LushPhilippines. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.