Indoor Misono Lunch

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After the blessing, Mom prepared lunch at home for the family and the Starbucks managers.  It was raining so instead of having misono outdoors- she brought it indoors!  Nothing will stop Mom!  🙂

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Dino from Store Operations and from Business Development

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Keith from Marketing and Food and Beverage.  He is responsible for all the yummy food at Starbucks!

 

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Angela, wife of Keith, and the big boss of Store Operations and makes sure all the Starbucks stores are run well

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Joel from Learning and Development

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My sister Maricar, not from Starbucks!   – just cooking !  🙂

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Eating eating eating 🙂 

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Javier cooked foie gras! It came in the end when everyone was full but this plate was empty after a few minutes 

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Starbucks Session Road, Baguio

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Dad and Mom never misses a blessing, whether it be in Metro Manila, Davao, Ilo Ilo or Baguio!   

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The Rustan family has ever since been dedicated to the Sacred Hearts and always enthrone their images in all their stores 

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Enjoying the food after the blessing 

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Cute mini chocolate doughnuts! YUM! 

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Eating with Father Patampang

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Burberry Orchard Bag

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Women’s Wear Autumn Winter 2012

ORCHARD BAG

 

“TOWN & FIELD” INSPIRATION

British countryside – References to countryside animals and Burberry’s equestrian heritage

Sartorial richness – Luxurious leathers and deep autumnal colors add a sense of sartorial richness and opulence

Structured shapes – Inspired by classic ladies’ vintage luggage and softened for a feminine, contemporary look

Luggage – Locks, luggage labels and oversize zips found on original vintage luggage in the Burberry archives

Hidden luxury – Detailing inside the bag with redesigned linings and leather bound pockets for the costumer who values quality inside and out

 

 

THE BURBERRY ORCHARD BAG

The Burberry Orchard bag is one of 3 key shapes from the Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 Womenswear collection. It is a large zip-top tote inspired by vintage luggage that could double up as an overnight bag. The Burberry Orchard bag is also available in a range of color variations and fabrics.

 

 

KEY DETAILS

Shiny gold finish hardware contains approximately 0.2 microns of palladium for an anti-tarnish protective layer. Fashionable oversize zippers provide a metallic highlight that contrasts with the deep autumnal colors of the collection.

Engraved “Burberry” metal tabs inspired by vintage luggage, jewelry-inspired enamel “Burberry” plaques and embossed “Burberry” branding.

Burberry Prorsum grosgrain lining for subtle brand identity

 

 

Hand-finished rolled handles with luggage inspired Bombé detail. “Bombé” is a French word meaning “rounded or raised”. This detail requires very skilled Italian craftsmen to inlay cork underneath the leather and stitch the details into place.

 

 

RANGES

Chenille Check Alligator – Check Jacquard chenille tote with elegant bow detail and luxurious alligator and bombé grainy nubuck calf leather trims.

Quilted Leather with Animal Heads – Equestrian quilted nappa leather tote with polished ornamental animal heads created using bespoke lost-wax casting and hand finished suede handles.

Grainy Nubuck Leather Suede – Grainy nubuck leather and suede tote with polished ornamental animal heads created using bespoke lost-wax casting and hand finished suede handles.

Suede Stripes – Sartorial suede tote in elegant equine stripes.

The Orchard bag is also available in a range of colors.

 

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In the Philippines, Burberry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati, and Rustan’s Tower.

 

Sanggunian Kabataan 2012 2nd

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I am inviting you to join this year’s SUPERKIDS 2012 from September 14-15, 2012 at SMX, MOA.

Our guest speaker is Dr. Thomas Armstrong, Education Consultant and author of the books like Neurodiversity, Seven Kinds of Smart, and Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom.

We are proud to have local speakers like Dr. Francis Dimalanta, Dr. Teresa Gustilo-Villasor, Teacher Francie Castaneda-Lacanilao of the

Learnng Tree, Teacher Didi Manahan of Explorations Preschool and KEYS Grade School and Teacher Ani Alamario of the Raya School.

Please join these exciting 2-day conference where learning and teaching will be enhanced!

If you are interested, please call Ms. Hannah Sarmiento of Primetrade Asia at 8960661 for more information.

Thank you!

Maricar Gustilo-de Ocampo

Potentia, Inc., Education Consultant Faculty, College of Education De La Salle University-Manila

Cell: 09209023188  Tel:  02-5360231

Email: deocampomc@yahoo.com           maricar.deocampo@gmail.com

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Emporio Armani’s Fall Winter 2012

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EMPORIO ARMANI’S NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR FALL/WINTER 2012-13 

Photographed in colour by Alasdair Mc Lellan, this clean, sharp campaign is set in a nocturnal, futuristic Tokyo, an urban setting marked by bright billboards and powerful graphic symbols acting as the backdrop for shots depicting Anna De Riik, Tao Okamoto, Paolo Anchisi and Alfred Kovac.

The campaign will debut in fashion and lifestyle magazines this July.

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For the full video, visit Armani.com

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In the Philippines, Emporio Armani is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center.

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Style by Liza Ilarde

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Heart2Heart likes how Liza Ilarde, Editor in Chief of Style Weekend Magazine, documents her outfits of the day 🙂  I put them together here

 shopping at the new lucky chinatown mall in binondo! #oldnavy coat, #topshop long-sleeve striped top, #levis vintage corduroy jeans from my kuya, #prada boots, #lancel bag, plushy brooch from hong kong.

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post-concert glow (pawis and paos). #esprit shirt, #levis faded black jeans cut to shorts, #helmutlang jacket, #gucci boots, #bench socks, #lesportsac slingbag. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #tearsforfears

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cirque du soleil’s saltimbanco opening night at MOA arena. #marnixhandm coat, #bananarepublic gray knit dress, #rustylopez booties, #louisvuitton epi leather pochette, #theramp necklace, #oxygen silver cuff. 

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werqin. werq it. #gaultierjeans jacket, #oxygen men’s pants, kids’ souvenir T-shirt from egypt, #primadonna brogues, #louisvuitton slingbag, #bench belt.

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i wish i could say that this is my weekend outfit but i can’t. because today was shoot day. but no outdoor shots due to rain. (woooh it’s windy up here!) #collezione men’s shirt, #mango shorts, #native shoes (best for wet weather), #springfield slingbag, #burberry belt, #rayban sunnies, and always a #goody rubber band around my wrist.

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ngarag look every friday. closing. #jcrew cardigan, #topshop dress, #unarosa leggings, #coach flats, vintage belt.

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at the marc by marc jacobs fall 2012 fashion show at greenbelt5. #handm H&M top, #cos skirt, #rustylopez booties, #fendi bag.

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today’s outfit: waterproof from head to toe. just in case i had to wade through baha in intramuros. (thank god i didn’t.) #mango raincoat, #dvfxgap kids’ T-shirt, #muji men’s shorts (i call these my chef shorts), #burberry rainboots, #longchamp bag, #rafe belt, specs from seoul.

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interviewed applicants all afternoon for an editorial-assistant position. anyone interested?? #trinaturk jacket, #U tank top, #bananarepublic trousers, #bensherman flats, #furla belt, specs from seoul, arm party. 

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default rainy-day outfit for cinemalaya at CCP. #anneklein raincoat, #esprit long-sleeved knit top, #paulsmith jeans and belt, #marimekko rainboots, #payless socks, #longchamp bag, #coccinelle scarf.

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another AM-to-PM look for today. this is at the G-star raw opening. later i add something sparkly for the benchingko premiere. #foldedandhung dress, #collezionec2 waterfall cardigan, #primadonna flatforms, #fendi bag, glasses from seoul, DIY neckalce with #tods keychain.

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channeling chanel for my AM-to-PM look: shoot, meeting, event. #muji cardigan, #benchbody tank top, #bananarepublic skirt, #geox flats, real and faux pearls. 

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brown on brown on brown for lunch at romulo café QC. it was raining when i left the house this morning! mom’s vintage raincoat, #c2collezione faux tie-dye men’s T-shirt, #herbench pants, #prada boots, #avon giveaway tote.

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matchy-matchy at the tod’s f/w press presentation at the peninsula manila. #etro shirt, #rhetteala skirt, #matthews slingbacks from #cmg, necklace from bangkok, #gucci sunglasses, #tods signature tote (not mine, for posing purposes only!)

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cover shoot at twin oaks showroom. #britishindia jacket, #u tank top, #paulsmith jeans, #theramp flatforms, #burberry belt, arm party. 

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 baha mode this morning. #mango raincoat, #c2collezione faux tie-dye T-shirt, #esprit pants cut to shorts, #burberry rainboots, #avon giveaway tote bag, which i use for all my office basura (getting heavier by the day!). 

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closing today. do not disturb! #jcrew cardigan, #foldedandhung tank top, #unicahija skirt, leggings from tiangge, #fitflop patent clogs (bagay sa ulan). 

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at the 34th anniversary event of jul b dizon at edsa shang this afternoon. vintage cardigan, vintage top, #paulsmith skirt, #forever21 wedges, #louisvuitton epi pochette, vintage brooches.

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on the way to privé for the belvedere vodka/plains & prints party for liz uy. #randyortiz for #myth men’s jacket, #jeromelorico for #foldedandhung men’s shirt, #CPSchaps black jeans, #hogan patent boots. 

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after three days of hibernating, it’s back to the real world. #peruna shirt, #greyhound skirt, #paulsmith booties, vintage necklace, arm party. 

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late for my shoot at manila hotel. #forever21 top, #gap pants, #dexter flats, necklace from bangkok.

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acacia hotel in alabang for the fitflop launch. #oxygen top, maxi skirt from bali, #bimbaandlola wedges, #terranova necklace. 

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dinner at cova. #randyortiz for #bench men’s shirt, #marcbymarcjacobs black jeans, #hogan patent boots, #rafe bag, #burberry belt, gold necklaces

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magsaysay reunion at whitespace. the hubby’s side of the family. and of course he failed to tell me our branch was supposed to wear green (see green dot on name tag). #laundry dress, #fox cardigan, #prada sandals, #louisvuitton pochette.

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in honor of today’s cover, i wore a dress from rhett eala’s first collection for plains & prints. #plainsandprints dress, #mix cardigan, sandals from bali, #prada belt.

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hangin’ with my kuya before he and his fam fly back to the states. #souk tunic, leggings from bangkok, #forever21 wedges, #armparty

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attire requested at manila hotel centennial ball: formal #filipiniana. #piña jacket from #lulutangan’s #indigenouscouture collection, worn over #rhetteala gown, #aranaz gold wood minaudière. #manilahotel

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 it’s a work-in-front-of-the-computer-all-day kinda day so comfort is key. #bench shirt, skirt from hong kong, #cardams maryjanes. 

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marni x H&M loot. #marnixhandm #marni #handm

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lunch meeting at ilustrado, intramuros. dad’s vintage #olegcassini shirt, #bcbgmaxazria skirt, #geox flats, #furla belt, #gucci sunglasses. 

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 late sunday lunch at the mall before gym. wearing my #nike dri-fit workout shirt with a #zara skirt and #ipanema flip-flops. 

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pullout attire: biggie shirt, stretchy leggings, comfy flats, light bag. thrifted african men’s shirt, #tango leggings, #primadonna flatforms, #toryburch eco bag, #rayban aviators. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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the reason for the professionally done makeup: attended the book launch of habitat for humanity at the peninsula manila. #burberry dress, #lyn heels, #ninewest bag, assorted gold bangles and bracelets. #outfitofthenight 

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haay busy day today! outside JC buendia’s atelier after our shoot. #mint jacket, #diesel T-shirt, #clubmonaco puzzle-print skirt, #toryburch heels, #lancel bag, #gucci sunnies, #mcdonalds coffee. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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long weekend? what long weekend? NAIA4 this morning, off to tacloban for work (and hopefully some play). #c2collezione cardigan, #marnixhandm sleeveless top, #wrangler cargo pants, #native shoes, #rayban aviators, #carlton slingbag. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #mixedprints #printonprint

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shoot day in tacloban! #vintage top, #giordano men’s shorts, #crocs sandals, #handm hat, #rayban aviators. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday #mixedprints #printonprint

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another day, another shoot. this time at rafael’s farm in babatngon, leyte. top from #thelandmark, #herbench harem pants, #native shoes, #carlton slingbag, #handm hat, #rayban aviators

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what i wore to the estée lauder press con. men’s shirt from #thelandmark, #marcbymarcjacobs jeans, #carolinaherrera flats, #furla belt. #ilardelizaprintaday #printaday #ootd #outfitoftheday

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Dove Wants You To Reveal Your Glowing Skin

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 Do you have what it takes to Reveal your Glowing Skin?  

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Dove has always been at the forefront of celebrating real beautySeveral years ago, Dove made waves with its Real Beauty campaign which resonated in the hearts of women all over the world because it made women realize that being beautiful did not have to mean possessing supermodel features. Being beautiful was as simple as having soft, smooth and glowing skin.

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Today, Dove continues to pave the way for Filipinas to reveal their real beauty to the world with its latest campaign that urges every Filipina to Reveal her Glowing Skin. Dove calls on women who possess beautiful glowing skin and confidence and can be sources of inspiration to others through their own unique life stories. Ten women who best represent and epitomize the ideals of the beauty brand will be the faces of Dove’s new campaign, starring in their very own billboard on Edsa and as well as a  grand photo exhibit at the end of the year.

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 “For over a decade, Dove has given women across the world a platform to showcase their real beauty,” stares Dove Brand Manager Jules Gollayan.  Here in the Philippines, the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign is aimed at magnifying the importance of bringing back confidence to women by making their glowing skin and inner beauty shine through.”

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Being part of the Dove movement takes only a few simple steps. To get that billboard-worthy beautiful glowing skin, aspiring Dove women should use Dove Beauty Bar for seven days. More than just a cleansing bar Dove contains ¼ moisturizing cream that makes skin smoother and softer. It gently yet effectively works from within resulting to beautiful glowing skin.

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After taking Dove’s 7-day challenge, users should take a close-up picture of themselves and upload it on Dove’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Dove). Uploading of entries will be until October 31. 10 women will be featured from among the entries who will be given the privilege to represent the essence of real beauty as envisioned by Dove.

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Renowned fashion photographer Sara Black joins the Dove team for the second time as she peeps through the lens to capture Dove’s real beauties in awe-inspiring photographs. Black recently published her book “When I look in the Mirror” which featured a diverse group of women in ‘un-retouched’ photos to celebrate every woman’s unique and individual beauty. For the latest Dove campaign, Black will interpret 10 inspiring stories of real women and how their inner beauty and strength were able to break social barriers.

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Working alongside Black are some of the country’s top female photographers, among them Joan Bitangcol, Isa Lorenzo and Pilar Tuason. The pictures will be used in the new Dove billboard and also in a grand exhibit slated later this year.

Dove’s latest campaign is definitely more than skin deep. Beyond the search for women with exceptionally beautiful and glowing skin is a celebration of a woman’s new-found confidence that stems from taking good care of one’s self. Through the Reveal your Glowing Skin campaign, the world’s trusted beauty bar hopes to encourage more Filipinas to let themselves be seen and heard, and serve as role models to their peers.

Thank you DOVE for making every woman feel beautiful inside and out.  Everyone has natural beauty and that is what Dove is all about which is why Heart2Heart loves DOVE! 🙂  Upload your photo in Facebook and get a chance to be one of the ten women to be in the Dove billboards!!

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Dove Hair Care Now Unveiled in the Philippines January 27, 2012

 Real Women Experienced the Difference with Dove Hair Care June 2, 2012 

Dove’s Haircare Flickability June 2, 2012 

Thank you Sara Black for my photo!  I am shy but Sara made me feel comfortable and made me feel beautiful 🙂  And that is what Dove is all about- feeling beautiful for who you are

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I liked what another woman wrote 🙂

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