True Blu

I just had to share this article that came out last month on the first year anniversary of Radisson Blu:


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.


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.


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:

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.

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.

Katsy Borromeo picked a sheer black shift dress and accentuated it with a long pearl necklace and a black rosette headband.

Carla Herrera’s thin black headband and gold-and-pearl neckpiece were the perfect accompaniments to her little black dress.

Sheryl Songsong proved that all you need is a fur scarf to get the roaring ’20s look.

Best dressed awards went to Yvette Vaas and Bong Deiparine. A special mention wento to Jessie Glova for the effort.

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

Forever 21 turns 1

Can't believe it's been a year since we opened Forever 21 in SM Megamall :) Here's the ad that came out yesterday:

After the phenomenal opening of its flagship store in SM Megamall in July of 2010, Forever 21 has become a style destination to the Metro’s fashion-forward shoppers.  The recent opening of yet another store in SM Makati in Makati’s Central Business District established it as one of the most successful apparel lines in the country.

            And as Forever 21 celebrates its first anniversary in Manila, the Metro’s stylish set can look forward to more shopping fun and great finds from July 1 to 9 in its SM Megamall and SM Makati stores.

            The shopping frenzy begins on July 1 as Forever 21 Mastercard holders are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount on all regular items with a minimum purchase of P 5,000. Forever 21 Mastercard holders can also avail of an early pass at 9:00 AM on that day by simply presenting their card and a valid ID at the J. Vargas entrance at SM Megamall and the Forever 21 entrance facing the Intercontinental Hotel in SM Makati. All BDO credit card holders also get 5% rebate with a minimum purchase of P5,000 from July 1 to July 3.

            Apart from all the fashion fun, a minimum P 3,000 spent in the stores from July 1-9 entitles one to a fab Forever 21 umbrella.  SM Advantage, SM Prestige, and BDO Rewards Card holders also have the chance to win cool cameras – there will be six winners of GE X-500 cameras and four winners of GE C1233 cameras – available at the Gadgets section of the SM Department Store.  

Every P5,000 minimum single receipt purchase entitles one to an Electronic Raffle coupon when they use their cards.  The electronic raffle draw will be held on July 15, 2011 at 3PM at the MCI Head Office at the fourth floor of One E-Com Center. Per DTI NCR Permit No. 4685, Series of 2011.

            One of the fastest growing and most successful apparel lines in the US, Forever 21 partners in the Philippines with SM’s Retail Group.  Forever 21 stores are located at the Second Level of SM Megamall A and at the Ground Floor of SM Makati at the Makati Central Business District.

See you all this Friday? :)