Oh Babe I Love Your Benetton Tshirt

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Remember the 90’s when Benetton was the “In” thing?!  Everyone had to have a Benetton t-shirt…especially those long ones!! 🙂

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and it came to the Philippines!!!!  You may recognize some of the people in the ads!! Oh Babe Oh Babe I LOVE Benetton! 🙂

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The 2011 Jimmy Choo Bride

By | Bridal, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

 ‘As I reflected on the day I knew Lee and I were meant to be together… just like me and my Choos, they were mine, to have and to hold.’

Laura Marshall, United Kingdom – ‘My Choo Stories’ on jimmychoo.com

Jimmy Choo has long been recognised as the footwear of choice for walking down the red carpet, and is now delighted to discover another accolade; as the go-to shoe for walking down the aisle.  Jimmy Choo is celebrating brides this year with its special interactive section ‘My Choo Stories’, as part of the Choo Connection interactive platform on jimmychoo.com. 

I am delighted that women the world over are coming to us to be part of their most special day. It makes me so proud that the shoes and bags we create can make a bride feel beautiful and confident – and the rest of the wedding party of course!   We are delighted for brides to share stories of their special day on ‘My Choo Stories’ this year. Today, many brides are selecting non-traditional bridal shoes and some of our most popular bridal shoes are related to styles that have appeared on the red carpetTamara Mellon, OBE Founder and Chief Creative Officer. 

Highlights of the 2011 Bridal Collection include Reese Witherspoon recently wearing MACY for  her wedding, as well as Natalie Portman receiving her Oscar this year wearing a version of the same style, VITA seen on Sandra Bullock, LANCE seen on Jennifer Aniston and ZAFIRA as seen on Jennifer Lopez from the 15th Anniversary Crystal Collection.

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Many of these styles are available in the house’s signature Champagne Glitter which is fast becoming the iconic bridal favourite.

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Jimmy Choo offers the same full range of services to brides as it does for celebrities visiting the Oscar or Bafta suite including champagne shopping days for bridal parties, shoe dying both before the ceremony to match the dress, and after the ceremony to ensure the newlywed can wear the special shoes again.

 

While the bridal collection is available online at jimmychoo.com and through most freestanding Jimmy Choo stores, the  London Sloane Street,  Milan Via Sant Andrea, and Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills flagship  Jimmy Choo stores have intimate private bridal salons with an extended selection where a bride can try her dress and shoe in privacy.

 

Jimmy Choo is encouraging brides to share their story on ‘My Choo Stories’.  Tamara Mellon, OBE will select the ultimate Jimmy Choo bridal story at the end of May and the winner will receive their choice of shoes or bag from the current collection as their Wedding Present from Jimmy Choo.

 

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In the Philippines, Jimmy Choo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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Christening of Stella

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Stella is the newest kid on the block

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and is probably enjoying the attention of everyone being the first child of M. Noey and Krie!  She is the STAR! 🙂

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So of course it was a very very big reason to celebrate with champagne and brunch!

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Welcome to the Christian world Stella!

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Take note of the cute bonnet knitted by Tita Candy 

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The giveaways were handmade by Mommy Krie and she even drew the rose on the bead of every bracelet!  A labor of love 🙂 

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The Art of Capodimonte

By | Great Achievements, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

Heart2Heart loves meeting owners of businesses and listening them narrate their history, the composition and quality of their products, how they are made and how they became what they are today…successful craftsmen and entrepreneurs

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I was honored to meet Devis Rossi, son of the owner of Devis Ceramiche from Italy 

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Thanks to our lovely host, Tessa 

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Devis explained to us everything about his family business.  Since he was a kid, he was already exposed to the business and he was also made to help in production which explains why Devis can make the flowers out of clay that are being used to decorate the porcelain pieces 

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You will see many copies of this item made in China or made in other Asian countries, but this is the original which is from Italy.  In Makati store, many were already sold as soon as it arrived in the selling area and I heard when Fia Llige, my friend, who hosted in the Alabang store, that everything was sold out!!  Everyone wanted their pieces signed by Devis 🙂 

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SMART C+ Add Power to Your Passion

By | Yummy! | No Comments

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The city marches on to a new direction as everyone tries to lead a multi-faceted lifestyle. Success is just as important as good health, smarts are just as vital as strength, and work is not measured by time, but by impact. The new generation of movers and shakers live in the balance of packed schedules. With the demands of their professions, personal lives and responsibilities, passions, luxury, life-enhancement, and leisure pursuits found in between, they remain incredibly healthy.

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It is for this specific set of individuals that Smart C+ becomes the smart choice for refreshment. A combination of real fruit juice minus the artificial coloring, added preservatives, and artificial sweeteners, Smart C+ has the vital goodness of 500 mg of Vitamin C, known to be greatly beneficial in strengthening the immune system, and repairing cells and tissues from day to day stress, be it physical or mental, in every 500 ml bottle in its varied citrus flavors: Lemon Squeeze,

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Orange Crush

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and Pomelo-Grapefruit.

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Rissa Mananquil multitasks from her top priority of being a mother to her son, Enzo, to being a model, to teaching. Her weekly beauty column has also become the by-word in the industry, showing her influence in both cosmetics and fitness. “A healthy lifestyle can change your mood, posture, and attitude. You don’t just look good, you feel good. When you choose to eat and drink healthy, it can transform anyone from simple to stunning – inside and out.”

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Liz Uy has been one of the pioneering spirits behind Philippine fashion’s reawakening. Her life in the spotlight: from the glossy flashbulbs of photo shoots in the morning, to the searchlights of prestigious fashion events at night, does take its toll on her energy keep. To keep up with her multi-faceted lifestyle, Liz makes sure she has enough Vitamin C every day.  “I like how the vitamin C keeps me going.”

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Divine Lee’s success can be measured by the skyscraping amount of energy and vitality she transmits on her day to day affairs. By managing a residential empire, a luxurious clothing line, a long stream of Twitter followers, a burning passion for compassion and philanthropy, and her towering shadow in the glamorous limelight, Divine follows a schedule that is fast-paced, high-impact, and incredibly versatile. “For someone who is always on the go, I need all the vitamin C I can get to do all things fast, fresh, and on time.”

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Another young mover, Anton del Rosario, center-back for the Philippine National Football Team, the Azkals, responsible for the big kick for Philippine football’s reemergence. Anton puts great focus and emphasis on performance and works doubly harder in achieving his “goals”. “When I set my goals, I’ll do what I can to obtain them,” he reveals.

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RJ Ledesma has tasted life and is still thirsting for more! An editor of Manila’s premiere men’s magazine, an author of multiple titles on marriage, manhood, and its comedic mix-and-matching, and a tongue-in-cheek TV host, not everyone knows that he is also behind the Mercato Centrale and Midnight Mercato weekend markets, which specialize in hearty, and healthy dining. RJ acknowledges the significance of purity in both diet and lifestyle. An instructor and co-founder of Yoga Manila, he tries to keep his life balanced with a daily routine of Ashtanga Yoga. “What is important is that you have passion behind what you do,” reveals RJ, “I think it’s passion that fuels the ability to do all these tasks.”

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With whatever inclination or motivation they may have, may it be the fulfillment of motherhood, flash of fashion, sky-high success, triumph of sportsmanship, the life in the spotlight or out of it, all these young achievers have one thing in common and that is passion in everything they do. A passion empowered by a healthy lifestyle that is fast, fresh, and incredibly flavorful, of which Smart C+ is a great addition to. Refreshing, convenient, and clearly citrus, Smart C+ provides us city-dwellers yet another good reason to drink our vitamin C.

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The Tornado that Came

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Our friends from New Manila shared some photos of their house when the Tornado hit the area.  It’s a good thing all of them are safe and the kids were inside the house when it happened!

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60 Year old Mango Tree 🙁

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Roof of a neighbors house GONE!

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Tempting Reasons to Switch

By | Hearty Deals, Smart Infinity | 6 Comments

 I visited the Powerplant Mall today at Rockwell and saw this…..

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 Hmmmmm…… I LIKE the MacBook! 🙂

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and maybe because it comes with this!

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Eunidez is convincing me to sign up with Smart Infinity…..

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He gave me a brochure……hmmmm…..

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Eunidez told me that I can choose also phones if I don’t like any of the two – MacBook or Samsung TV.  I asked if they had an Iphone and they said they can give me gift certificates to buy an Iphone!! YAHOO!!!

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Go to Rockwell Mall to get more information or contact Eunidez so he can help you

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This coming weekend, July 1 – 3, experience a world like no other! Smart Infinity heads out to exhibit its latest packages and promos catered exclusively to you.

Smart Infinity, the premium postpaid service of Smart, is dedicated to giving you the very best in mobile communication, along with exceptional customer service, compelling promos, and invitations to exclusive events.

Happening at Eastwood Mall and Rockwell Power Plant Mall, be the first ones updated on Smart Infinity’s newest packages, made especially for discerning individuals.

Enter an exclusive new world . The ultimate VIP experience is offered to you only by Smart Infinity.

Schedule: 

July 1 -3, 2011

POWER PLANT MALL Rockwell Center, Makati City

Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM

 

July 1 -3, 2011

EASTWOOD MALL, Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City

Friday – Saturday  (11am – 11pm) Sunday (10am – 10pm)

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Ned’s Birthday Celebration

By | Celebrations, Foodie | One Comment

Happy Birthday to our good friend, Ned! Around 13 years ago, Cris and Nanette introduced Ned to James as the BEST PERSONAL TRAINER!  James took their advice and became so fit and lost around 40 pounds!  Then a few years later, I told James I wanted to workout also and lose weight, so I took over James’ slot in the gym and I lost 20 pounds!  Not to mention my Mom who also joined me at the same time and works out with Ned also at 4am in the morning!

Previous Entries:  Camp Pain for Fitness October 13, 2007 

So, thanks to Ned for everything and most especially for being our friend through the years.  I always ask Ned what he needs,  what he wants from abroad or what he wants for christmas or for his birthday…..and he always tells me that he already has EVERYTHING and is very blessed…… and he is!!……. with a lovely family of 4 kids and a good wife, Janet….and indeed that’s all he needs! 🙂 

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Previous entries:  Pets July 30, 2008 

Pets Part 2 May 27, 2011 

Aside from a good and happy family…….. in law Ken with wife Heather and Ned’s brother, Tony and his wife Nonee….

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Ned has friends who are very dear to him..it was nice to meet some of them for the first time and some we already know 

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 We were very happy this year that we were able to celebrate his birthday at his home and have a home cooked meal by Janet! 

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I truly admire Janet for always making everything from scratch whether it is costumes and props for her kids or food cooked straight from her kitchen.  I liked the pizza!

Previous Entries:  Super Creative Mom May 9, 2009 

Christiana’s 1 and Joshua’s 4 March 17, 2008

Educare Celebrates Halloween October 20, 2008

A Wacky Sports Double Bday Bash  March 8, 2009 

This was our pica pica

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Then our buffet spread! WOW! If you want to have this yummy mediterranean spread at your own home or for your catering events, Janet can prepare for you.  Give her a call at 0917-847-1765.  

Previous entries:  Visiting Med2Go November 29, 2010

Med2Go October 19, 2010 

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Tea and Golden Spoon 🙂 

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And a dessert buffet from all the cakes given to Ned for his birthday!! 

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Happy, Happy Birthday Ned!!! Wishing you the BEST in everything! 

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48 years old!!  🙂 

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At the latter part of the dinner, Ramon asked for old photos of Ned, so Janet brought out an album and we enjoyed looking at old photos of Ned

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And I was able to take a few, afterwhich Ned got mad at me and took away the album!

Here is a photo of Ned receiving the Mr. Fitness of the Year award!

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 And Ned during his younger years, so handsome 🙂  Ned was an actor in many action films

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