Events

My Burberry They say perfume is the strongest form of memory. Imagine a fragrance that captures the scent of a London garden after the rain? That’s exactly how My Burberry smells like. Referencing the Burberry trench coat colour palette, the My Burberry juice is reminiscent of the signature honey shade, one of the three colours used in the brand’s Heritage Trench Coat collection. Yuki Tansengco It’s now here in Manila! The new My Burberry fragrance launched globally with a campaign featuring British global fashion icons Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne, shot together for the first time. The fragrance – My Burberry – takes its name from the affectionate way in which people refer to their Burberry trench coat.  My Burberry now in Manila! The My Burberry campaign launched globally in September 2014 and October 2014 for the Philippines – for the first time in SM Aura! The Bottle I love the design! The glass bottle and overall design reflect the details of the Burberry trench coat: a bold horn-finish cap echoes its distinctive buttons and the hand-tied knot is English-woven gabardine, honouring the fabric invented by Thomas Burberry over 100 years ago. The gold lined interior is embossed with the iconic Burberry check design.  My Burberry Campaign For the first…

Forever 21 opens in SM Southmall LA retail giant is getting bigger and bigger in Manila! All eyes (and wallets) went down South last week as F21 opened in SM Southmall. I mean really, who doesn’t want to be Forever 21? 😉 Nikita Conwi and Yuki Tansengco It’s like we did not get enough of Forever 21 during Philippine Fashion Week – who appeared on the PhFW catwalk for the first time in 3 years! After seeing their freshest looks and hottest Cali trends during PhFW, I was more excited to check out the newly opened SM Southmall branch as they launched their Holiday Collection!  Hello, Forever 21 SM Southmall! Finally – Southern Belles now have access to the brand we love so much. Marrying affordability and style, Forever 21 always brings California back to Manila with its latest collections and strongest looks. Forever 21 sweets and treats To launch the opening, Forever 21 Southmall gave special discounts such as Php500 off your bill and 10% off for every minimum purchase of Php3,000. Wow! There were also sweets and champagne to accompany a ribbon cutting headed by the Forever 21 Manila team. Tall Girls Club – With Nikita Conwi and…

The next big thing in beauty Gone are the days when “beautiful” was based skin-deep. Now, women are more phenomenal and more career-driven as ever! The SM Store looked for beauty that stood out, whether it is au naturel or all glammed up so here are the winners of SM Beauty store’s Face Search 2014! Patty Laurel-Filart with the Top 6 Finalists All the ladies went through a series of challenges and makeovers – including a one-on-one session with Metro Magazine’s Charmagne Garcia-Laconico. Hundreds of applicants were screened so a huge congratulations to the Top 6 ladies who made the final cut!  With Ruth Jimenez and Ellyz Santos I am so proud of these girls! I personally know 2 of them, Ruth and Ellyz, and these ladies are smart, well-rounded and empowered. We met in I Am Meg Season 2 and if you remember, I picked them both as my groupmates in one of the challenges. Congrats to these two hardworking ladies! with Liz Oren of Make-Up Magazine Thank you Paint It Red and The SM Store for inviting us as one of your guests to witness this event. Liz is a fantastic make-up artist and one of the content creators of Make-Up Magazine.…

Beats and treats til sunrise Me and physical exercise never seem to co-exist since I found it a struggle to keep my weight up but I realized that working out doesn’t mean losing weight – it means being healthy and strong. So I decided to give this one a go! There’s something about this run that got me all excited – the beats! Rexona Run To Your Beat Imagine tunnels with sounds on full blast plus visuals to match! So happy to finally be part of one of the most sought-after runs in the calendar, the Rexona Run To Your Beat 2014. In Mall of Asia It’s the first ever run I joined and I love how it’s powered by music. Rexona has chosen to collaborate with the Republiq group and the top DJs in the Philippines to fuel your run with live music. Pushing runners to the finish line were DJs Ace Ramos, Mars Miranda, Deuce Manila, Martin Pulgar, Euric, Motherbasss, and MC Pao.  In partnership with Coach Rio This run is in partnership with Run Rio. To prepare for the run, Coach Rio conducted several running clinics to make sure no one gets injured. Haha it was indeed…

From Madrid To Manila It is no doubt that we have a knack for Spanish brands. They bring us style, quality and affordability. Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, in comes three big brands from Spain in their first appearance in Philippine Fashion Week! Philippine Fashion Week 2014 Did these 3 brands meet our standards? See how SFERA, Suite Blanco and Uno de 50 bring Spanish fashion trends from Madrid to Manila! with Dez Lim, Vina Guerrero and Cher Lui Pio All clad in our best suits, Philippine Fashion Week is a main event for stylistas of all ages. Girls eagerly watch out for the next big thing in fast-fashion retailing and RTW. One of the much awaited shows is a triad of European brands: Suite Blanco, SFERA and Uno de 50. See the latest trends! SFERA Fall/Winter Collection The (S f e r a) Fall/Winter Collection is based on Key Color Palettes with highlights on prints and textiles. My favorite, the Khaki Collection – pay tribute to spring with dense prints showcasing butterflies on trousers, shirts, and dresses. So adorable! SFERA in SM Makati The Grey Collection features a more formal look, using knitted fabrics, bulky wools, and…

Arigato Gozaimasuuu! Nothing beats authenticity. When it comes to denim, it will boil down to 3 things: price, comfort and style. Japanese brand BOBSON makes sure it delivers to us all the qualities we are looking for – with its pure Japanese cotton! with Janeena Chan I am a sucker for staples. White polos and good fitting jeans are my go-to pieces. Bobson is a unisex clothing brand that offers jeans and t-shirts with intricate craftsmanship, paying attention to the itsy bitsy details. Let’s check it out! Bobson Japan Media Launch Honestly, I’ve heard about a certain Bobson brand before but rest assured – this is something you surely want to give a second look. BOBSON, the pure Japanese denim brand, signals a fresh, crisp, modern, and clean approach to denim that should excite every jean-loving Pinoy. Everywhere I go, majority of the Pinoys are wearing jeans so we might as well invest in it, right? Bobson Japan – Founded in 1945 Founded by Toshiharu Ozaki in Japan’s Okayama prefecture, the country’s denim capital, BOBSON brings with it 54 years of solid denim heritage that gives it the edge in knowing the market’s needs and creating jeans of superior craftsmanship. Today, the…

in Mega Fashion Hall I remember seeing a tweet the night of the VIP launch saying, “H&M all over my feed.” Everyone knows it has arrived and we are all excited about it. I was lucky to be one of the first customers to visit and shop so here are 5 quick tips to make your H&M shopping experience a great one! HM says Hello, Manila! Tip number one: Don’t get overwhelmed. Upon entering the store, you’ll be greeted by racks filled with lots of choices and fabulously styled mannequins. Don’t panic! Relax – you will have enough time to scan each of the 3 floors. Yes, THREE! 🙂 Nikita Conwi and Yuki Tansengco To tell you the truth, I got overwhelmed too during the launch. I kept hoping from one area to another, excited to go up the other floors so I didn’t really get to scan properly. Oh well – a perfect reason to come back! 🙂 Very affordable hats and scarves Tip number two: Don’t assume the pieces expensive! Some people make the mistake of NOT picking up an item just because they think it looks expensive. See those scarves? I wanted a cheetah print one but…

San Marino Tuna Flakes What’s New What’s Next Fair “Fall 7 times – get up 8.” Success means getting up just one more time than you fall. It means wanting to be greater than you were yesterday so this leaves us with the question, “What’s next?” 😉 An Afternoon of Outdoor Fun Last Saturday, I stepped out of my comfort zone for an afternoon of outdoor fun in Mercato BGC at San Marino’s What’s New What’s Next Fair! It was scary yet thrilling at the same time. I once read a quote before – “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” and I totally agree. San Marino Tuna Flakes | Foodsphere Inc. With an afternoon of fun and athletic activities, San Marino introduced its latest endorser, someone who embodies the brand so much and I, personally, couldn’t think of anyone better. Guess who? Dan dan dan… Praiaz outdoor shoes | Nike compression shirt I do not own any athletic gear so imagine my panic when we were asked to dress in something like that. I once read somewhere that even if you don’t know what to do yet – always dress the part! So here’s my “work-out” look, what do you think?…

Timber Creek by Wrangler launch hosted by Sam YG Who else shops for the boys – but the girls? Haha! Most recently, the ladies enjoyed a sneak peek of Wrangler’s latest collection “Timber Creek” in Chef Jessie Rockwell which was hosted by no other than Sam YG. Yeeeah men! Timber Creek by Wrangler Wrangler, one of the world’s most-loved denim brands, launches it’s exclusive “non-denim” line in the Philippines for Men – the Timber Creek. For a change, shifting the stoplight to the men and if you’re an outdoor person – you’ll love this for sure! Timber Creek – exclusively in Manila What do you look for in your jeans? Comfort and style top my list! I always NEED to be comfortable but sometimes, it can be TOO warm in Manila that denim is a big no-no for me. Guys face the same problem too but what if the occasion calls for pants? Lucky for them – they will surely enjoy the latest non-denim collection: Timber Creek by Wrangler! Made especially for the outdoors The Timber Creek Collection is exclusively available in Manila and addresses the problem of guys who just want a stylish, casual pair of jeans but want to avoid denim. The Timber Creek by…

Christina Grimmie in Manila The Voice finalist, Christina Grimmie, took Manila by storm as she performed exclusively for Ayala Malls over the weekend. The response and emotions were overwhelming, especially in her last performance in Trinoma – which makes her want to come back! Performing in Trinoma I met this super down-to-earth girl during the press conference in InterCon and I was immensely blown away. Her passion, her story before she joined The Voice and her genuine love for her Filipino followers. As she phrases it on her Instagram, “The Filipino crowd rawks!” I am super a fangirl so I made sure to catch her last performance in Trinoma – she is so brilliant! High chances of coming back soon Congratulations to the Ayala Malls team and Movent for the huge success of the Christina Grimmie mall shows! I’m so sure her next visit to Manila will be bigger and louder. Can’t wait for that! 🙂 Go Team Grimmie, Yuki (Photos (c) of My Style Cat)