Ipanema Hot Sands Collection reinvents summer!

   Fashionistas and shoppers witnessed the launch of Ipanema’s newest line from its Gisele Bündchen collection – the Hot Sands Collection which is inspired by the brilliant visions of Brazilian life: optimism, great joy in living, and a happy eye on the future.   

   The world’s most fashionable Brazilian flipflop brand showcased its latest collection which featured a summery and simply stunning array of nature-themed sandals in a fashion show featuring models wearing fabulous pieces from the collection complemented by  Coco Cabaña’s summerwear pieces.

   The Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Hot Sands Collection features eye-catching sandals with the trademark bow design. It includes a wide selection of versatile, stylish footwear from beautiful platforms to sexy sandals.

Patxi Elizalde, managing director of ELRO Corporation (3rd from left) with models Ornusa Cadness ; Bianca Valerio and Kelly Misa 

   Moreover, Ipanema’s latest collection supports ISA, particularly the Fight Against Climate Change Central Strategy, a program that is optimistic about people's relationship with the planet and proposes that we all think about what we can do right now, in practice, to improve our lives.

   Know more about these fabulous sandals by visiting www.ipanemaphils.com. Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Hot Sands Collection is available at SM Department Stores, Bambu and other leading boutiques and stores nationwide. Ipanema is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by ELRO Corporation.

The jewelry to express individuality

     International jewelry brand PANDORA made a successful debut in the Philippines when it recently opened its first concept store at the second level of the chic Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The Philippines is the latest market in Asia to welcome PANDORA, which designs, manufactures and markets hand finished and modern jewelry made of genuine materials at affordable prices.

   Flying in from Singapore to celebrate the store opening was Anders Peter Juel Sauerberg, managing director of Norbreeze Group, distributor of PANDORA in the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong. Joining him were Emerson Yao and Ivan Yao, managing directors of Lucerne, the exclusive retail franchise of PANDORA in the Philippines. Adding glamour to the affair were top celebrities Anne Curtis, Liz Uy and Georgina Wilson who were invited to grace the store opening. 

   "I am confident that PANDORA will inspire more Filipinas to express their individuality. Our jewelry pieces are perfect for Filipinas who are family oriented and kind hearted. Their love for keepsakes make PANDORA a perfect partner to cherish any moment," says Sauerberg. 

   Adds Emerson: "Each piece can be customized and tells a story about one's life. We're optimistic that Filipinas everywhere will find a PANDORA jewelry to match their taste, lifestyle and of course, moment." 

    PANDORA is renowned globally for creating genuine, high quality jewelry with a unique threaded system at affordable prices. The successful Danish brand has been making its mark on international jewelry fashion for nearly three decades and has become known for its high standards, craftsmanship, quality and design. PANDORA is sold in more than 50 countries on six continents through approximately 10,000 points of sale, including over 320 PANDORA branded concept stores.    

 

Nuffnang and HEAVEN Ice Cream invite you to a special screening of 'SALT'

Divine ice cream pleasure is HEAVEN Ice Cream.

    Give in to the richest, smoothest, and creamiest by NESTLÉ Ice Cream. Revel in the exquisite goodness of its four sophisticated flavors---Belgian Chocolate Bliss, Strawberry Dream, Vanilla Almond Secret and Butter Pecan Obsession. HEAVEN Ice Cream is made with only the finest ingredients and contains no artificial food colors. Available in 800mL(Php 175) & 450mL(Php 115) tubs across supermarkets, groceries, and convenience stores nationwide.

Best deals when you dine

Imagine indulging on tempting entrées of baked salmon or baby back ribs with a siding of crispy calamari soba noodles.  Then, you sink your teeth into a heavenly dessert of mangoes and cream torte with a special iced tea drink to refresh your palate.  You might think this is culinary nirvana, but it’s just the icing on the cake as you can have this delicious meal at 30% off with your Citi card.

This is just a sample of what Citi cardholders can expect when they dine at Felix Restaurant during weekends as part of the new Citi Dining Privileges, another pioneering program from the world’s largest and most trusted credit card issuer that will surely excite cardholders’ palates all year round.  

Citi Dining Privileges is a cross-border dining program which promises cardholders the best dining deals at over 1,000 dining establishments in the country and in over 5,000 dining locations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Citi's Cecille Fonacier, Bea Tan and Sanjiv Vohra with Tessa Valdes

In an intimate – and truly gastronomic – launch held recently at Felix Restaurant, Citi country business head Sanjiv Vohra said that with Citi Dining Privileges, “we make sure our cardholders get to indulge in exciting dining offers that satisfy their passion for food and give them the most rewarding dining experiences every time they use their Citi cards.”

Apart from Vohra, present to share with guests this exciting news were Citi executives: Bea Teh-Tan, cards business head; Cecille Fonacier, country marketing director; and Alma Gruenberg, usage marketing and acquiring business head.   

At the launch, Tan explained how cardholders can enjoy the best dining deals anywhere in the world, with just their Citi cards.  “We’ve partnered with more restaurants in over five countries – the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand – where they can enjoy preferential treatment and dine-for-free specials, complimentary treats and discounts.” 

And with the program’s Best Deal Promise, Citi gives cardholders an exclusive offer when they dine in local partner restaurants, which enables them to get a reimbursement from their dining bill if another credit card offers something better than what Citi offers in any dining establishment that carries the Citi Dining Privileges sign.     

During the launch,  Chef Florabel Co, who is one of Citi’s partner chefs for the program, prepared them an exclusive Citi menu composed of the restaurant’s bestsellers, which guests enjoyed with the specially concocted guyabano-based Citi iced tea that will also be included under the offer.   

The menu is part of the Citi Weekend Special Offer for cardholders dining at Felix, where they can enjoy 30% off on these entrées and a free appetizer for a minimum spend of P2,000.

The Citi Dining Privileges Program will be offered until June 30, 2011.  For the complete list of restaurants where you can enjoy the best dining deals, call the 24-Hour CitiPhone at 995-9999 or visit www.citibank.com.ph.      

          

Century Tuna leads the way to health with highly successful Superbods Runs

Kicking off a healthy 2010, market leader Century Tuna recently held the Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Congratulations to the “run of the century” which drew more than 11,000 health and fitness enthusiasts! Runners and spectators who witnessed the race attest it was a running event unlike any other.

For one exhilarating morning, an entire vacant block within the upscale Bonifacio Global City was transformed into a vibrant, bustling hub that celebrated health and fitness with its many booths and activities – from yoga and capoeira sessions, roller races and photo booths, to a bustling Century Tuna Supermart, and sampling stations that provided tasty treats to all the guests.
 Acording to Century Pacific Group General Manager Gold Tantoco, the event is the company’s way of giving back and rewarding its loyal consumers. “Our consumers helped us become a market leader. And as a market leader, we want thefeel they are important to us. This is the reason we left no stone unturned in ensuring the Run would be an enjoyable unforgettable, world-class experience for all of them.”

Paparazzis had a blast that day as business tycoons, media moguls, showbiz stars and local sports celebrities joined thousands of runners in racing to the finish line. But beyond the glitz and the glamorous festivities, the Superbods Run was also a fundraising event, where proceeds of a raffle-for-a-cause were donated to the UNICEF and the WWF.

It’s obviously this same commitment to health and fitness that inspires the company to come up with the much-awaited yearly Superbods event. This year’s event, adds Tantoco, is even more meaningful because “we’ve inspired more people to be fit and active; more people realized they can get started on a healthy lifestyle, regardless of the season or setting. It’s our way to keeping them inspired and motivated to stay fit and healthy.”

Tupperware is back!

                                                                           

                                

Years ago, when you say Tupperware, people automatically understand you’re referring to plastic food containers, in the same way that saying Colgate means toothpaste, Shellane refers to LPG and Kodak to pictures.

But in recent years, with the advent of newer food container brands, Tupperware seems bound to totally lose its top-of-mind recall.  Until last week when Fullerlife Direct Selling Philippines, Inc. announced it is changing its company name to Tupperware Brands Philippines and promised a stronger, more dynamic marketing thrust to sell not just Tupperware but six other brands– Colour Collection, Ivana, Playtex, Circus, and Hanes.

We will also be seeing a revival of the world-renowned Tupperware Party.

“It’s a tradition that Tupperware has long been known for. The new Tupperware Party will feature product demos, cooking lessons, exclusive deals and fun learning sessions, as we hope to train our dealers in a fun way, help them earn in a real way and provide lifestyle solutions to consumers in a purposeful way. This year, dealers can expect the most lucrative earning opportunities and incentives only from Tupperware Brands Philippines,” added Cherry McCaffrey, marketing director.

So now, if you’re almost as old as me, you can maybe expect more people to understand that when you say Tupperware, you definitely mean plastic – both in the figurative or literal sense.      

Dinner with Giselle and Tongkat Ali

Attended a bloggers’ dinner with Giselle Sanchez at Fish & Co in Greenbelt 3 the other night. She and hubby Emil wanted to share the wonders of Tongkat Ali (Enduranz) which helped them conceive their second child.

First, let me say kudos to Emil for being brave and agreeing to share his experience to the public. Most men would never do such a thing. In most cases, the wives simply assume they’re  the ones with reproductive problems. But as most experts would say, going for a sperm count is actually a simple and easy procedure and doing so immediately resolves 50% of the problem.

According to Giselle, they have been trying to get pregnant for years, and even had to buy Tongkat Ali from Dubai at such exhorbitant prices. Until they found out that Enduranz is available locally at a very cheap prince -- around P20 per capsule!

Enduranz’ main ingredient is of course Tongkat Ali – it’s actually an herbal supplement that brings back the normal testosterone level of men. It can help in male infertility problems and erectile dysfunction. It is also proven that this kind of herb can produce arousal and sexual motivation.

        

The capsule also contains Malunggay which is known to have anti-oxidant properties and has high calcium content; Banaba which improves glucose and metabolism, and Gotu Kola is known to be an aphrodisiac because of its capabilities to enhance mental abilities, improving blood circulation, wound healing, anti-stress and works against rheumatism.

Word of warning to women though: Enduranz is FOR MEN ONLY. We thought it necessary to remind everyone of this since Giselle shared funny stories of older women approaching her to say they have been taking Enduranz!

Enduranz is available in all Mercury Drug, Watsons, and in all leading drugstores in the Philippines.