tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31809988949918573892024-03-01T16:42:58.320+08:00Style KitManila-flavored fashion finds and beauty goodies—hot and fresh ;)Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.comBlogger583125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-18201513675795722122013-10-23T17:42:00.001+08:002013-10-23T17:42:05.818+08:00Care for Your Skin<div class="Default" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know I haven't posted in a while, it's because something exciting is coming up soon! I will keep you posted about this and I do hope you will continue to support me in this new endeavor of mine :) In the meantime, I would like to share with you a not-so-new-discovery of mine:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more than 260 years, the first thermal spring facility in </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène continues to treat patients with atopic dermatities, eczema, psoriasis and burns. Now, in the 21st century, it has expanded its facility via skin caring products that have been made available worldwide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Two product lines that my family loves are the sun care and whitening ranges. I know, opposite collections, right? But for us, Filipinos, who love the sand and the sun; we need the best sun care protection to keep our skin cancer-free and looking young. We don't want our skin to age faster with wrinkled skin caused by sun exposure, don't you agree? As complementary to this sun care line, the whitening line that will help us even out our sun spots, blemishes and scars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Laboratoires Dermatologiques </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène has long had their sun care line, but they recently added </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The SunSitive protection® FORMULA INNOVATION, which combines high-performance and high-tolerance photo-protective complex with a powerful anti-oxidant for cellular protection and Avène Thermal Spring Water for its soothing qualities. All </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">100% photostable, they are all paraben-free, and best of all, highly water resistant. Try their Very High Protection Emulsion 50+ and Very High Protection Mineral Cream 50+, both are very light in texture and can blend well on to our skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To support your sun care line (more so during the off-summer season), why don't you try </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène's whitening range? The line boasts of myrtle extract that prevents melanin production and regulates skin pigmentation. It also has Ascorbyl Glucoside, otherwise known as Vitamin C, that controls the source of skin pigmentation. It's also known to repair skin cells that are damaged by ultraviolet rays. Frequent usage reduces cell damage and promotes collagen synthesis to give firmer skin. Now, that's double duty action - whitens and firms!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, it might be a bit confusing which variant to use so here are some tips:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène Sensitive White Whitening Lotion is best for all skin types.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène Sensitive White Fluid is for normal to combination skin types, and is recommended to treat discoloration and best used to prevent brown spots from forming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène Sensitive White Cream is for those with dry skin, which has she butter for extra hydration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène Sensitive White Whitening Essense is a serum that's perfect for skin with dark and age spots. It gives a matte finish that's great for day wear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And the best news? Selected products of </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Avène</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> are at special half-price offers, for a limited time only. So, visit selected Mercury Drug outlets soon to get good deals from one of the best skin care brands. Like its account on Facebook at AvenePhilippines and follow @AvenePH for more details and updates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is so a last minute decision - good thing, we were still able to get tickets to the Tiesto show this Thursday. I hope to see you there also, as we enjoy his music mixes that brings back the late '90s and early 2000s :D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For a quick refresher, read on to find out more about DJ Tiesto,and why we can't wait for Thursday ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Beautiful World”, “Sweet Things”, “Elements of
Life”, “I Will Be Here”, “Silence”, “Work Hard Play Hard” and “We Own the
Night”. These are just some of the world-smash hits created by Grammy Nominee,
legendary Dutch musician and record producer of Electronic Dance Music, and
world – renowned professional DJ, Tiesto.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tijs Michiel Verwest, more popularly known as
Tiesto, began his DJ career by playing mostly New Beat and House Music in small
clubs in his hometown in Breda, Netherlands. Tiesto then rose to popularity in
the early 2000s after his performance at the Live at Innercity: Amsterdam RAI
party, and the release of his first solo album entitled In My Memory. Since
then, the Dutch musician has been making and producing award-winning Electronic
Dance Music (EDM) hits and albums, holding concert tours and parties all over
the world, and receiving countless recognition for his music. One of Tiesto’s
albums, Elements of Life, took the number one spot on the Dutch album chart and
on Billboard Top Electronic Albums in the US, and was awarded Best Electronic
Dance Album in 2008. One of Tiesto’s most notable performances, on the other
hand, was at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece,
making him the very first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic event. The
legendary EDM record producer was also the very first DJ to rank #1 in the Top
100 DJs list by DJ Magazine for 3 consecutive years. He also received the Best
International DJ award in 2008 at the DJ Awards, and earned other titles such
as The #1 DJ of 2008 and The Best DJ of All Time, both given by Mixmag
magazine; The 40<sup>th</sup> Greatest Dutch Citizen of All Time and
Officer of the Order of Orange – Nassau by the Dutch Royalty in 2003; and
International Dance4Life Ambassador in 2006.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With a well-proven track record, there’s no doubt
that Tiesto is one of most sought-after EDM DJs in the world. In fact, in the
Philippines alone, Tiesto has played his tracks in front of his fans – the
country’s hottest clubbers, EDM enthusiasts and personalities in two of the
biggest and hippest dance arenas last 2008 and 2009. On October 3, 2013,
Tiesto will be coming back to Manila for his very first concert party at the
Big Dome as World Wide Womb, Ovation Productions, Driven Manila, and Republiq
present Tiesto Live in Manila, with the fastest-rising, most exciting female
Australian DJ, Tigerlily as special guest.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tickets to Tiesto Live in Manila are now available
at Ticketnet</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. For
more information, visit <a href="http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.ticketnet.com.ph</span></a>,
World Wide Womb and Republiq on Facebook. For VIP tables, please
call +639175508888.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thank you for being with me these past few years. I really appreciate the visits and the comments you leave for me in this blog. So I hope you'll continue to visit me regularly at <a href="http://luckyjanie.blogspot.com/">my not-so-new blog</a> as I continue to share all my discoveries at <a href="http://luckyjanie.blogspot.com/">LUCKY JANIE</a>. See you all there! :)</div>
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Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-7938958333897616182012-04-12T09:33:00.000+08:002012-04-12T09:33:09.403+08:00Busy, Busy, Busy :o<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello everyone, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So sorry that I have been so quiet for the past month. So many things happened. Plus, my laptop and camera "drowned." Just got my camera back, but still waiting for parts for my laptop. I just realized that there must be something with me and water this year, since it's the year of the water dragon AND I am carrying a baby water dragon ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am figuratively drowning in so much work, as we're preparing for the opening of FOREVER 21 at The Block, at SM City North EDSA. Watch out for more updates next week ;) *hint hint* Please bear with me as I will try to be back online in a week. Thank you :D</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-59281217009069569942012-03-13T11:13:00.000+08:002012-03-13T11:13:08.449+08:00Here Comes the First F21 Sale<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Finally, the first Forever 21 sale of the year:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wqlSGxhJisY" width="420"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>On March 16:</strong> Present your F21 Mastercard AND SMAC/BDO Rewards, get 20% off on regular items with a minimum purchase of P5,000 until 12nn only.</span></div>Present your SMAC/BDO Rewards OR SMAC/BDO Rewards, and get 10% off on regular items, until 12nn only. <br />
<strong>On March 16 12nn onwards, until March 18,</strong> F21 Mastercard holders can get 10% off on regular items, with a minimum purchase of P5,000. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">See you all there :D</div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-82920327629229307492012-03-09T00:09:00.001+08:002012-03-09T00:09:00.553+08:00Posh Nails x Banana Peel<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm away this weekend with the family for a wedding in Cebu. Of course, I had to get my hands and feet ready for this big event. So I went to Posh Nails Tomas Morato for some pampering.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I brought with me my brand new pair of Posh Nails slippers by Banana Peel. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6815827436/" title="IMG_4608 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4608" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6815827436_9e4184625f.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Aren't they the cutest? :)</span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-82605911758806559682012-03-07T00:30:00.001+08:002012-03-08T00:09:14.227+08:00People Watching<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was in Cebu on the night of the Mega YDC finale, so I asked my good friend <a href="http://thonsedano.com/">Thons Edan</a>o to attend on my behalf. Check out his photos of the guests that showed their support for the show and for the magazine's 20th anniversary:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mega's Executive Editor Peewee Reyes-Isidro</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6955723731/" title="IMG_9314 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_9314" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6955723731_73b2eda873.jpg" width="282" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Buern and Matt of Becky Nights, along with Mark Qua</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6955723811/" title="IMG_9316 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_9316" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6955723811_951f9def47.jpg" width="282" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Until the next event ;)</span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-74630078805057507242012-03-05T14:44:00.000+08:002012-03-05T14:44:21.835+08:00Future Fusion<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It’s been a while since anything big happened at the NBC Tent, so it was a delight to see fashion again in the area recently. The MEGA Young Designers Competition celebrated its culmination with a finale showcasing the final six’s collection, with the theme of “Megamorphosis,” wherein the finalists were tasked to present a collection on how they envisioned the future of Philippine fashion to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Directed by Robby Carmona, and hosted by one of the country’s top models, Sarah Meier, the show featured the collections against a black backdrop filled with the designer’s sketches of their showcased entries. Simple, yet powerful, as this invited the guests to a journey of sorts, from conceptualization to the finish product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Robin Gundran came in second runner-up, with Mara Chua as the first runner-up and who was awarded Best in Show as well. Gundran showed off his talent for curvaceous patterns that highlighted the feminine form, while Chua mixed plastic with fabrics (and ruffles) for a futuristic vibe. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Renan Pacson, who has been one of the crowd favorites since the start of the show and the competition, proved that he deserved the top spot. His utilitarian chic collection was amplified with the use of patent leather and sheer fabrics. His jackets with big lapels added a powerful aura to his women-on-top assemblage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">• GEN M: Generation MEGA, The MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 was created for TV by MEGA Publishing Group. For the latest updates, visit www.MegaStyle.ph. Like MEGA on Facebook <www.facebook.com megamagazine="">and follow MEGA on Twitter.<www.twitter.com mega_magazine=""></span></span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-69712519512119113382012-02-29T00:30:00.050+08:002012-02-29T00:30:03.684+08:00Final Bow<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I stayed home in bed last Saturday night, and was checking on my twitter feed when I saw tweets about Jil Sander's show for Milan Fashion Week. I was curious and clicked on a few twitpics, and fell in love with the set design: lovely floral bouquets encased in glass and placed on narrow platforms that were placed on stage.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6931307459/" title="jil sander 6 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="jil sander 6" height="266" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6931307459_64c25e145c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Its Creative Director for eight years, Belgian Raf Simons is on his last stint for the German label Jil (pronounced Gil) Sander, which makes this collection his farewell show. I am a fan of Raf Simons' simplistic designs, and unique feminine silhouettes. His color combination choices are always amazing, and I believe he is responsible for the "color blocking" trend a few years back. So, following my twitter feeds was a must that night.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As expected, makeup was very minimal. Baring all, with only a hint of color on the lips. Backstage makeup artist Peter Philips shared in Vogue: "Rosebud-pink lips. “Raf was thinking about a day in the life of a woman as she moves from morning to afternoon to night. He wanted something soft, delicate, and quite sensual for the Jil Sander woman." Hairstylist Guido Palau complemented the look with a fifties-inspired low pony for a crisp look.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6931307415/" title="jil sander 5 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="jil sander 5" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6931307415_b1f233a076.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As for the collection, friends know that I love anything pink and Sander's collection had snippets of pink that made me love this set all the more. Plus, who would have thought that pink would be able to transcend from spring to fall? :) Here are some of my favorites:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6785175290/" title="jil sander1 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="jil sander1" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6785175290_1d35b624af.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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One of the colors I don't like wearing is black, but I wouldn't mind wearing it if it was this number on the right. The shiny patent-like fabric makes it so interesting. A gathered waist style with pockets are added reasons, too!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6931292789/" title="jil sander2 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="jil sander2" height="265" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6931292789_d4b0b1aa93.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Raf Simons, taking his final bow---teary-eyed, with the stage filled with colleagues and editors congratulating him.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6785175380/" title="jil sander3 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="jil sander3" height="265" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6785175380_92e35b7531.jpg" width="500" /> </a><br />
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Rumor has it that Raf Simons is set to move to the house of Dior, but that remains a rumor. Either way, we can't wait to see what's in store for this Belgian designer.</div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-18210394618112656562012-02-27T00:30:00.009+08:002012-02-27T00:30:01.627+08:00Sexy Sirens<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There will always be the good and the bad at the Grammys, and we choose to look at the positive fashion highlights. It seems that most of the guests came in nude-colored lips and smoky eyes that speak of subtle sexiness. Their fashion choices complement this understated sensuality with the use of see-through and sheer fabrics with amazing beadwork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Adele was the queen of the night at the recent Grammys—not only did she bag the most awards, she walked down the red carpet in simple, sophisticated beauty. Dressed in an all-black ensemble (first, in Giorgio Armani, then second, in Burberry), she paired these gowns with sparkles such as a 12.4 carat diamond ring by Harry Winston, and lavender glitter nail polish. Her shoulder-length blonde hair and smoldering eyes (with an overdose of faux lashes) added a sultry air to her classic look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fergie showed up in a fiery, red, lace serpentine number by Jean-Paul Gaultier that showed off a simple set of black lingerie that’s reminiscent of a T-shirt bra and high-waist panties. Some say it was a bit racy, but we beg to disagree. It’s a great mix of contrast fabrics and styles. The lace gives off a vintage feel, while the underwear set adds a modern twist to it. When Ryan Seacrest asked her about what she was wearing, she shares “I had two choices. This is the safe one.” Now, this left us wondering what the other one was.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It seems that Katy Perry’s styling team has more blue magic up their sleeves. Elie Saab produced another fully beaded cornflower blue gown. With an A-line cut skirt, quarter sleeves and cinched at the waist with a blue ribbon, Katy Perry looked every inch the princess in this monochromatic look---with her electric blue hair in an up ‘do style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Paris Hilton picked a Basil Soda gown made of delicate lace and, perhaps, silk chiffon. Strategically-placed lace keeps this sexy as it slightly showed off the heiress’ neck, cleavage and legs. A thin, metallic belt served as the only contrast to this off-white gown. It’s a grown-up version of a playful gown that’s still very “Paris Hilton.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Rihanna showed up in a black dress with a low-front neckline, and high-slit (front and center)— “a collaboration between Mr. Armani and myself,” Rihanna shares with Ryan Seacrest on E Online! “We have a pretty good relationship now, since we’ve been working together on the campaign and designing a capsule line for his collection…” the singer beamingly adds. We can’t wait to check out this new team-up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Taylor Swift’s golden choice by Zuhair Murad was the talk of the town. Fully beaded on a sheer fabric that serves as an overlay to a nude lining, Swift has topped the fashion charts again with this number. When asked by Seacrest on what she was wearing: “It’s one of my favorite dresses that I’ve ever gotten to wear, actually. It’s just one of those dresses that when you look at it, I am so impressed that someone made that. The handiwork is so beautiful, the design is just wonderful. So when I saw it months ago, and I kinda said, we gotta save it for the Grammys.” A very good decision, indeed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Given only 10 days to prepare the outfits, Uy and Quinones commissioned top designers to produce show-stopping outfits based on their song numbers. “Every song has a different look. Pam and I collaborated and we wanted it to be highly entertaining and suited to the songs and Anne’s personality as a performer,” shares Uy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although we weren’t able to watch the concert live, we were able to follow it via online media. And we must admit, the outfits were definitely performance-worthy. Anne Curtis opened the show with a sparkling corset with fringes by Michael Cinco (which was flown in from Dubai). Other ensembles included a striped, hoodie jumpsuit by Martin Bautista; a shimmering, red gown with high-slit and another gown with a full ball skirt by Rajo Laurel; larger-than-life feathered headpieces by Dennis Celestial that were paired with a corset and shorts number by Albert Andrada (another Dubai-based Filipino designer); a neon pink and orange combo outfit by Regine Dulay; and cutout swimsuit by Charina Sarte. Staunch supporter Divine Lee adds that her favorites were that of Michael Cinco and Rajo Laurel since she loves shiny outfits.</span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Special guests included Curtis’s sister, Jasmine, Vhong Navarro and Luis Manzano (who wore Joey Samson), Vice Ganda in Dennis Celestial, Sam Milby (who went straight to the concert from the airport), Derek Ramsey, Christine Reyes and Sarah Geronimo—making the “Annebisyosa” concert a truly memorable one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stylists Pam Quinones and Liz Uy, with photographer Marc Nicdao, did a great job dressing up Anne Curtis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*photos courtesy of Divine Lee</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-6325186038203243512012-02-23T00:30:00.005+08:002012-02-23T00:30:02.457+08:00Enter the Lucky Water Dragon<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is believed that luck follows those born in the Year of the Dragon, which leads us to hope that this 2012 (Year of the Water Dragon) will bring more good news than bad news for the whole world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And with good fortune on our side this 2012, together with hard work, let’s bring in the good vibrations this new lunar year with these suggested lucky charms:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Joy Lim introduced Filipinos to the wonderful world of auspicious charms, with celebrities and famous personalities as her main fans. One of her must-have accessories is the “Blessed All in One 8 Bracelet.” This is a mix of crystals that brings positive vibes in all aspects of life with the number 8 bead that represents the eight magical realms in Heaven and protects us from eight types of harm. The Aventurine Frog, meanwhile. is a money catcher that brings luck as well, with the Bagua balancing life. Other beads like the Fish stand for abundance, the Tael charm signifies wealth, the orange bead helps process transactions with ease, and the Rose Quartz improves love and relationships. For appointments and inquiries, call 742-2597 or 413-9112.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If sparkling jewelry is your preference, then you will definitely like Jewelmer’s latest collection of La Vita amulets. Take your pick from four pendants that symbolize the four powerful elements of life: blazing fire, cascading water, blowing air, and solid earth. Each medallion comes in a combination of South Sea pearls and colored stones that represents the four elements of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Men can also join in the good fortune with Dunhill’s set of polished sterling silver dragons. Each of these intricately carved dragons is attached to either a mobile phone strap or a keychain (with karabiner or ring clasp). Sterling silver cufflinks and pure silk ties in bold red, pale blue or pink with dragon motif are also available.</span><br />
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</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-40794295088034975062012-02-21T00:30:00.006+08:002012-02-21T00:30:02.072+08:00For the gods<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grace. Ethereal. Sheer. These words come to mind when one sees a dress designed by Maureen Disini.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Goddess gowns with soft draping that adds curves where they matter and hides flaws, Disini’s dresses are made of three layers of sheer and stretch knit jersey. They embody femininity and a sylph-like litheness that appeal to many women.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A stylist-turned-designer, Disini is steadily cultivating a clientele since she got back from her European studies earlier this year. Barely six months into making custom-made pieces, she recently debuted her collection at the exclusive and prestigious Genting Club in Resorts World Manila, in a fashion show series dubbed “Fashion I.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Joining Disini to kick off the series were noted Cebu designers like Oj Hofer, Philip Rodriguez, and Jun Escario. Disini presented her 11-piece collection in a wide range of color palettes and hemlines to choose from. All in goddess form with her staple use of knit jersey fabrics and flowing styles that have a relaxed yet feminine vibe. Makitalo accessories served as the only accompaniment to these monochrome dresses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*For inquiries and appointments, call or text Maureen Disini at 0917-8911104 or send an e-mail to maureen@disini.ph</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-23253245878788546282012-02-17T00:30:00.005+08:002012-02-19T19:07:51.235+08:00Love for Classics<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There's something about owning a piece of Burberry item with its trademark plaid print. I, for one, have been dreaming of getting one of their scarves, as they make a great accessory to any outfit ;) </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6869520587/" title="Burberry Valentine's Day_Womens_Creative by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Burberry Valentine's Day_Womens_Creative" height="318" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6869520587_2d356f82fa.jpg" width="450" /></a> </div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Though the brand's cashmere and silk scarves may not be applicable to be worn here in our tropical weather, I think they're perfect to bring with us during our out-of-the-country trips. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6869521227/" title="Burberry Valentine's Day (2) by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Burberry Valentine's Day (2)" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6869521227_c0161458c5.jpg" width="281" /></a> </div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another tip is to wear them as a belt, or tie them around your tote, or wear it as a necklace---there are so many ways to play with scarves :D</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6869529553/" title="Burberry Valentine's Day by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Burberry Valentine's Day" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6869529553_578965f04c.jpg" width="281" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What I love about this collection is that it comes in lovely "heart" shades of red! They sure do make you feel extra pretty ;)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">*In the Philippines, Burberry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. </span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-48695880096310721452012-02-15T00:30:00.000+08:002012-02-15T00:30:02.288+08:00Outfit suggestions for Best Dressed Couples<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Check out Forever 21's outfit suggestions for couples :D Click on the images to enlarge:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Where will you be this weekend? I'm pretty sure a lot of you will be doing an extended Vday celebration ;)</div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-71587294834393874692012-02-13T00:46:00.000+08:002012-02-13T00:46:32.085+08:00Treasured Stories<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You may call it commercialism, but Valentine’s Day is something we should be celebrating more than once a year. It’s a day full of opportunities to express one’s love for another. It doesn’t have to be for that special someone; it can also be spent with people you really care about.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I asked three lovely ladies to share with us their V-date plans, and what they’ll be wearing for this special occasion. Simple, actually…</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Chef Stephanie Zubiri: “I’m working on Valentine’s, so I will be celebrating after work. I will need to wear something practical yet pretty that can go easily from day to night with some lipstick and heels… like a nice DVF (Diane Von Furstenberg) dress.”</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6863475611/" title="Stephanie Zubiri & Jonathan Crespi-1 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Stephanie Zubiri & Jonathan Crespi-1" height="266" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6863475611_31123bc796.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wedding planner Georgia Schulze-del Rosario: “A really sexy LDB (little black dress) with great accessories and my hair pulled back because that’s how Armand loves it.”</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6863478001/" title="Georgia Schulze-del Rosario & Armand del Rosario-2 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Georgia Schulze-del Rosario & Armand del Rosario-2" height="266" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6863478001_42ac9402fc.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Entrepreneur Mika Lagdameo-Martinez: “For Valentine’s Day, since we don’t go out on Valentine’s day, we will be stuck in bed in our t-shirts and boxers.”</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6863474477/" title="Mika Lagdameo-Martinez & Chucho Martinez-2 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Mika Lagdameo-Martinez & Chucho Martinez-2" height="266" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6863474477_18385ece3d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No matter where they will be spending their V-day, one this is for sure, they will be wearing Pandora accessories. “The Pandora pieces are the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day because each piece is unique and you can really personalize them to mean something,” Zubiri adds, “Each charm could represent a moment, a memory, or an occasion.” Pandora has a wide variety of clips, pendants, and charms for you to choose from and mix to come up with your very own customized piece of jewelry you can call your own.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A special Valentine’s collection is available this month of love. The heart-shaped pendant charm with facetted pink cubic zirconia, enhanced with five cabochon-cut rhodalites, is one of the must-haves from this collection. Bracelets and necklaces are also available for those who want to expand their precious pile of Pandora’s.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6863472219/" title="PANDORA'S VALENTINE-INSPIRED COLLECTION 1 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="PANDORA'S VALENTINE-INSPIRED COLLECTION 1" height="308" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6863472219_5412866f5f.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Martinez couple also chooses Pandora as the gift of choice for the Valentine’s season. “I think Pandora’s quality is very good – and the prices are also affordable,” Chucho Martinez says, adding that he loves Pandora’s ring-upon-ring and earrings that his wife wears. Mika ends the interview with an answer to why she loves charms bracelets: “Personalized gifts always come with a story – and more than anything, that is what counts.”</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">*Pandora is available at Lucerne Shangri-La Mall, Greenbelt 5, Wrist_Pod-Bonifacio High Street, Newport Mall, and soon to open another concept store at the Super Block, Bonifacio High Street. </div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-31399308882062008942012-02-06T00:02:00.000+08:002012-02-06T00:02:30.372+08:00Designer Hunt<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fashion is more fun in the Philippines, with local establishments sponsoring searches for new fashion designers. Currently shown on ETC every Saturday 7 pm, with replays on Sundays at 10 am, the MEGA Young Designers Competition (YDC) is one show that fully supports the local fashion industry.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The most recent episode challenged the remaining 13 aspiring designers to produce an outfit that can be worn for both the dry and wet season of our tropical country. Kirby Cruz bested the group with a one-piece tube romper in a combination of cornflower blue, orange, and beige—an outfit we definitely think is well-suited for our weather.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6823603397/" title="Kirby Cruz by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Kirby Cruz" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6823603397_5d07d24f14.jpg" width="151" /></a> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Crowd favorites like Oz Go and Renan Pacson have yet to be a part of the top three. Their over-the-top creations showcased refreshing designs that are potential show stoppers.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6823603411/" title="Oz Go by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Oz Go" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6823603411_a4b2e2448d.jpg" width="167" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6823603429/" title="Renan Pacson by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="Renan Pacson" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6823603429_57663d8422.jpg" width="194" /></a> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Over a decade old, this competition has produced very talented fashion creatives such as Furne One, Rajo Laurel, Oj Hofer, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Raul Ramirez, LZ Punzalan, Ivarluski Aseron, Mich Dulce, Ferdie Abuel, and Veejay Floresca to name a few.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For more information on the MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012, visit www.megastyle.ph.</span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-437494426579694322012-02-03T00:17:00.001+08:002012-02-03T00:18:47.737+08:00Asprey is the Answer<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had a presentation to the big boss yesterday. Of course, everyone knows that you have to be at your best when there's a meeting with the boss ;) Gotta always give a good impression, right?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">So, here's what I wore:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6807211735/" title="IMG_4448 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4448" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6807211735_e6d33803a3.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Happy days are definitely here with bright hues filling up my closet again ;) I think you can spot me a mile away hehe... I stuck to a white work bag, a neutral-colored watch, and a lucite necklace to balance my overall look.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh, and I'm wearing a Kenneth Cole watch from L Time Studio with NATO strap from Asprey.<br />
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The strap gave a whole different look to the sleek Kenneth Cole timepiece, as the striped nylon strap adds a casual and sporty feel. Asprey watches are great "makeover" add-ons, don't you think so? :) </div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-91742840090680833132012-02-01T01:44:00.000+08:002012-02-01T01:44:56.825+08:00Just Had to Share<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I just found out that I am part of the<br />
Top 20 Most Stylish Filipina-Chinese by Stylebible.ph, published last January 24<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">This is the photo that they used:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6796613421/" title="7_1327384930012412 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="7_1327384930012412" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6796613421_74ddb33a94.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The caption says: <b>Forever 21</b>'s marketing gal Jane always has a youthful spin to her outfits that makes her stand out. <br />
What I'm wearing: Yako Reyes dress, Melissa x JPG shoes, and Kate Spade clutch</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am in the ranks of women I admire, like Ingrid Go (a.k.a. The Bag Hag) and Camille Co, among others. The three of us graduated from the same school, but from different generations haha ;) </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">To check out the rest who made it to the cut, click on this <a href="http://www.stylebible.ph/gallery/popup/fashion/3602/viewall/">link</a>.<br />
Thank you again, Stylebible.ph :D </div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-37870774944238611522012-01-30T00:30:00.001+08:002012-01-30T00:30:02.322+08:00Shabu-Shabu Time<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We had lunch yesterday at Gansu-Shabuway in Power Plant Mall:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6782100627/" title="IMG_4439 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4439" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6782100627_5ef8d90907.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The menu only serves vegetables and beef (Meyer and Kobe beef), with two kinds of soup (seaweed and spicy miso). The seaweed broth was bland, but I loved it when I mixed it with tons of sesame sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6782097889/" title="IMG_4437 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4437" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6782097889_66e38d51f1.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">... along with a dash of minced garlic, minced radish, and chopped onion leeks :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6782093115/" title="IMG_4431 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4431" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6782093115_52d913f56c.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our family agrees that you can just order their normal Meyer beef since you really can't tell the difference when cooked in shabu-shabu style.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6782095993/" title="IMG_4433 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4433" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6782095993_a9a3a4f03b.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The broth is, of course, unlimited... along with their rice. Here's how my meal was: rice, cooked beef in their soy sauce/vinegar dipping, and broth mixed with sesame sauce ;P </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6782099143/" title="IMG_4438 by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4438" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6782099143_1fd5a16b39.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Menu is quite limited, which makes ordering simple and fast. Ramen and udon noodles are also available, which we ordered for our son---who wiped out his bowl of noodles fast!</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-5796217700000513792012-01-27T00:30:00.001+08:002012-01-27T00:30:02.564+08:00See you at the Baby Fair<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm pretty excited to check out the Grand Baby Fair tomorrow. Even though my son is over 2 years old, I'm sure I'll find something I would need for him ;)</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">See you all there! :D</span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-53624977361196844662012-01-25T11:40:00.001+08:002012-01-25T11:40:10.628+08:00For the Little Ones<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Baby Company, the Baby Specialist, is inviting us again to the biggest baby event of the year—the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair. I went to their event last year, and bought a lot of the little one, and gifts for my nephews/nieces and even godchildren. It's a one-stop-shop for all your mommy-and-baby needs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Visit the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair on January 27, 28 and 29 at The Megatrade Hall 2 & 3 of SM Megamall. This 3-day event brings you the most trusted brands and specialists in maternity, parenting, and child care under one place. Shopping is also fun with up to 70% off on merchandise by over 100 exhibitors. Talks by celebrity guests and professionals, plus raffle prizes await shoppers. Plus, get a swag bag with a P2,000 single-receipt purchase and enjoy exclusive perks for Mom card members :D See you there!</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-66374344943054327902012-01-23T02:30:00.000+08:002012-01-23T02:30:52.511+08:00Orange is the Color of the Year<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, you read it right! Orange is the color du jour for 2012. I expected as much, with Celine having much to do with re-introducing this color last year with the leather totes and "luggages." Don't you agree?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, with this in mind, I decided to paint my nails in shades of oranges at Posh Nails in Connecticut Street in Greenhills</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6743498913/" title="IMG_4033 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4033" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6743498913_d89bc88676.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Just had to share that I'm pretty impressed with their toilet, btw ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6743501335/" title="IMG_4034 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4034" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6743501335_69d0feb990.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To get squeaky clean for the New Year, I got myself a hand and foot scrub, along with my usual maniped</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6743504213/" title="IMG_4035 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4035" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6743504213_8bb3aef44b.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These were my color choices:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6743506859/" title="IMG_4037 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4037" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6743506859_8f4798dd4b.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Reminded myself that orange is the color for 2012, so I opted to get these shades of oranges: orange sorbet for my fingernails and red orange for my toe nails :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6743513105/" title="IMG_4040 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4040" height="300" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6743513105_559102f06d.jpg" width="400" /></span></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Welcome the Water Dragon, and cheers to a blessed new year!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gong Xi Fa Cai :D</span></div>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-81136341270981669722012-01-18T01:18:00.001+08:002012-01-18T01:18:01.268+08:00True Blu<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just had to share this article that came out last month on the first year anniversary of Radisson Blu:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was my first time to attend an event in Cebu, and we were pleasantly surprised with how the Cebuanos partied at the First Year Anniversary of Raddison Blu last weekend. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The newest and grandest hotel’s ballroom was transported into a 1920s themed venue, with their staff dressed in bright blue fringe shift dresses, boas and feathered headpieces. And they weren’t the only ones who followed the ’20 look, the venue was filled with gentlemen in dashing suits and hats, and ladies wearing accessories such as headbands, gloves, pearl necklaces, fascinators, and feathered boas.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The citizens of the Queen City of the South sure do know how to get into the fashion game. Here are some of them who took the extra effort to look the part:</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cybill Gayatin went for a black-and-white ensemble that’s very Coco Chanel, and topped it off with a beaded head wrap she had made out of an old beaded vest.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709039065/" title="R Cybill Gayatin by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R Cybill Gayatin" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6709039065_731a5bb6bd.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">David Cua was all about prints as he went for a striped necktie and plaid blazer. He kept it sleek and clean in black and white tones.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709037791/" title="R David Cua by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R David Cua" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6709037791_459bfaa43d.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Katsy Borromeo picked a sheer black shift dress and accentuated it with a long pearl necklace and a black rosette headband.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709035321/" title="R Katsy Borromeo by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R Katsy Borromeo" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6709035321_909fbf9016.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Carla Herrera’s thin black headband and gold-and-pearl neckpiece were the perfect accompaniments to her little black dress.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709033589/" title="R carla herrera by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R carla herrera" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6709033589_8e47d47f7a.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sheryl Songsong proved that all you need is a fur scarf to get the roaring ’20s look.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709032327/" title="R sheryl songsong by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R sheryl songsong" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6709032327_e26c640257.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Best dressed awards went to Yvette Vaas and Bong Deiparine. A special mention wento to Jessie Glova for the effort.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6709030837/" title="R bestdressed by janietulip, on Flickr"><img alt="R bestdressed" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6709030837_c7423a42c4.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You gotta hand it to these guests. My media colleagues all agree that Cebuanos know how to party and how to dress for the party! Congratulations again, Radisson Blu :D</span>Jane Kingsu-Chenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554604130425229880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180998894991857389.post-10149226006631009522012-01-17T01:15:00.001+08:002012-01-17T01:17:04.629+08:00A New You<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Got myself a copy of Good Housekeeping this month:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23900127@N04/6708873331/" title="IMG_4065 by janietulip, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="IMG_4065" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6708873331_0364cdb4a8.jpg" width="375" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I tried following PBL (Pinoy Biggest Loser) as much as I can, but it's been busy the last few months of 2011 that I lost track of what happened to the show. But, I am very amazed at how much the contestants lost—you should check out the inside pages and find out for yourself. They also have a section where they feature other "losers" with one of them losing more than 200lbs. You really should check this out.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another reason why I got myself a copy is that I am featured, along with the likes of Frances Amper Sales, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, on being a multi-tasking mom. Hope you grab yourself a copy and be inspired on how we live out lives :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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