Pianizza and MORE!

Who doesn't love a bargain? All the more when there's food involved!


Uncle Cheffy, a restaurant that serves one of the best pianizzas, just opened another branch in Ortigas Center :)  Must tries include:

pianizza, of course!

steaks and ribs

cheesecake, mango and chocolate roulade and ube panna cota ;P

Uncle Cheffy (Ortigas) is giving discounts for the whole month of September: 
40% off from Sept 5 - 7
30% off from Sept 8 - 10
20% off from Sept 11 - 30


Uncle Cheffy is located at 2nd floor, Wynsum Plaza, Ruby Road, Ortigas Center.
Telephone number 696-6957 to 58

ENJOY :D

Sparkling Creations

I attended an intimate press launch of Aura by Swarovski, a new perfume by everyone's favorite crystal.



It was held at M Cafe over a delicious lunch :)

It was a well-attended event, which was hosted by Ken of Midas Brand Management, and Jenny Yrasuegui and Celine Gabriel-Lim (their PR and Marketing arm)

Brand manager Mariless Villamar (an old colleague of mine) introduced the perfume to us. She's wearing a lovely Sassa Jimenez creation, BTW.

Also in attendance are the pretty ladies of Summit: Reggie Aquino, Eunice Lucero and Agoo Bengzon

Stef Cabal of Inquirer

Vicky Tensuan and Camille Sison of Blush mag

Fast forward to the rainy season: 

The city’s only perfume house, Art of Scent, welcomes another brand into its abode with the arrival of Aura by Swarovski. The world’s favorite crystal brand, Swarovski, together with Clarins Fragrance Group, has worked together in producing a special scent to crystallize the “gems” in sensual form. It is the aim of the two parties “to create a visual and olfactory aura of light, symbolizing the sparkle of a Swarovski crystal.”


Staying true to its sparkling personality, Aura by Swarovski is a fruity floral scent that certainly gives the wearer a fresh and feminine vibe. The light pink shade of the perfume is encased in a glass and chrome metal bottle that is embellished with a Swarovski crystal—what else, right? Along with the release of the perfume comes a mini collection of complementary cosmetics made up of lip gloss and highlighter that feature micronized Swarovski crystals and iridescent crystal shine powder.

A grand launch was also hosted by the distributors Midas Brand Management, with guests enjoying a private exhibit of creations made by established designers: 

Jun Escario presented a gown embellished with fine crystals sewn in linear patterns

Nicole Whisenhunt showed off a sparkling bib necklace made of crystals and semi-precious stones

Amina Aranaz-Alunan unveiled a silk-covered clutch with encrusted crystals. The bag designer shares, “I named the bag Aura after the perfume. I wanted to create something light but super feminine just like the scent. It is made of hand-twisted Philippine silk encrusted with Swarovski crystals and a mother of pearl clasp.”

Joey Mead hosted the short program, with brand manager Mariless Villamar introducing the first perfume of Swarovski and a speech, toast, and video reveal by Midas Brand Management/Art of Scent’s Ken Jeswani. An after-party followed shortly at Opus with the fashionable attendees:


*Aura by Swarovski is available at Art of Scent (Resorts World Manila) and SM Department Stores. The 75ml Aura by Swarovski bottle retails for P4,800, 50ml for P3,600, and 30ml for P2,900.

Pearls Plus

Our South Sea pearls go beyond the classic with new additions to the expanding collections of Jewelmer, launched last month at the Salon de Ning in Manila Peninsula. The pearl joaillerie introduced its latest collections with a high tea event aptly called Fête de la Femme (Celebrating the Woman). “We wanted to celebrate women and the relationships in their lives,” says Jewelmer marketing manager Mia Macapagal. “Each memory we create with our loved ones is like a precious jewel that adds color and character to our lives.”

The Recordi Presiozi (Precious Memories) and Tutti Frutti collections are the focal points of this intimate party. Pearls are complemented with precious and colored semi-precious stones such as sapphires, rhodolite, gold dust, and garnets to name a few. “Pearls are a classic choice,” says Macapagal. “You wear it with anything. It’s really part of your life, like your girl friend: it’s a witness for special moments and an unwavering companion for the everyday. The addition of colored stones gives the pieces a nice sparkle and femininity that makes it infinitely more versatile and contemporary.”

Colorful sparkling danglers from the Tutti Frutti collection.

Model Melissa Frye wears a set from the Recordi Preziosi Collection.

 

Jewelmer Muse Tweetie de Leon ties the knot.

Model Girlie Benitez wearing golden Palawan South Sea pearl strands and rings from the Effloro Collection.

We must admit, these colorful gems add a playful note to the classic pearl, with colorful sparkles that highlight the Queen of all Gems, our golden Palawan South Sea pearl.

*Jewelmer showrooms are located at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Makati Shangri-La Hotel,

Manila Peninsula Hotel, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Alabang Town Center, Glorietta IV, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma, Ayala Center Cebu,

Eastwood Mall, Greenbelt 5 and Marquee Mall, Pampanga.

Let the Shopping Begin :)

After shopping at Forever 21 in SM Makati and SM Megamall, why don't you drop by Mega Tent? :)

Click on the image to zoom in on the brands and details. I hope to drop by after work to visit my friend Keri of Kira Plastinina. See you! :)

Birthday SALE

I got this invite from Amina Aranaz-Alunan below.  

It's actually a yearly event that I've been attending :)

Being a smart shopper, I went to their Power Plant branch last night to check out the goods. So when tomorrow comes, I don't have to waste time by deciding on what to buy.  I only have my lunch break to shop ;)

Here are some of the bags that are included in the special sale:

*Pardon the quality of the photos as I only used my mobile phone's camera :(

The satin clutch with the big bow is adorable

The mother-of-pearl handle is a keeper

approx. P9,500

I'm loving the red orange clutch :)

approx. P2,400

I love these leather bow clutches, P1,400

Mother-of-pearl bangle/handles with feather fringe detail

approx P12,500

Lovin' the intricacies of these crochet bags

Look at this one: a square flat bag

that comes out like this, when carried :)

approx. P3,600

I like these leather totes with round shell rings :)

P7,200

iPad case, P2,400 and laptop leather case, P3,400 :D

The striped canvas, mixed with beige leather, makes this doctor's bag an interesting piece.

approx. P5,600

Imagine these prices slashed at 50% off!

Isn't that a great deal? :)

Visit Power Plant mall on Sept 2 (Friday) and Greenbelt 5 on Sept 3 (Saturday) and get yourself one (or more) of these Aranaz bags ;)