Nilke Run 2013

The Nike We Run MNL (Manila) returns for a third edition to inspire, motivate and connect runners around the world. On 1 December 2013, 15,000 runners are expected to take to the streets of the historical Marikina City and run the 10km in celebration of the spirit of unity that is significantly Filipino. 

“For this year’s race, we have incorporated the personality of the people of the Philippines to motivate and inspire them to lead a more active lifestyle. Filipinos are kindred spirits who, without hesitation, unite for a good cause and help each other. Taking this, we hope that every Filipino runner can inspire and motivate another and run the race together” says Courtney Cole-Faso, Country Marketing Manager, Nike Philippines.

               

In the spirit of unity, runners must sign up for the race with a “buddy”. This is to encourage runners to constantly motivate each other to achieve their goals in preparation for the 10km race. Nike will organize training sessions in November to help runners prepare for the race. The training sessions will be conducted in various locations around the city, and runners will participate in Nike Training Club, get tips from athletes and get an experience only Nike can bring.

Runners can also prepare for race day through the more than 18 million strong Nike+ community. The new Nike+ Challenges is a feature that allows runners to set a distance goal, invite Nike+ friends to join, and race to the virtual finish line. Users can determine the name of the Challenge, mileage goal, time period and participants. Additionally, a new chat feature allows friends to encourage each other and share tips throughout the Challenge. Runners can stay motivated by checking the live leader board to track progress and see where they rank amongst their friends.

Nike We Run MNL is part of Nike’s global We Run series which is aimed at celebrating, motivating and inspiring athletes from around the world. Manila will be one of 26 cities, with 350,000 runners taking over 3 billion strides during the course of the We Run race series motivated by Nike+ and Nike Running design innovations. Nike’s We Run races range in distance from 5K to a full marathon and reflect the unique enthusiasm of each city. From Sao Paulo, to Seoul, to Singapore, runners will be moved to action through a series of unique experiences. You can also follow the Nike We Run journey through an interactive map online as it passes through each city.

Online and in-store registrations will begin on October 25. Please visit www.nike.com/events/register/werunmanilafor registration details

Date:	1 December 2013, Sunday
Time:	4pm
Distance:	10km
Social Media Sharing:	#justdoit #further

Registration period:	Online and in-store registrations will begin on 25 October
Website:	www.nike.com/events/register/werunmanila
Stores:	1.       Nike Park Fort 2.       Nike Park Trinoma 3.       Nike Park MOA 4.       Nike Stadium ATC 5.       Nike Park Ermita 6.       Nike Stadium Shangri-la 7.       Nike Stadium Glorietta 2 8.       Nike Forum Greenhills

SM Men’s Fashion goes beyond borders

The country’s leading men’s apparel brand celebrates the holidays with bold shades of green, red and other rich jewel tones, giving the usual knits and blazers a more festive appeal.

Denim also takes the spotlight with new and interesting twist. The classic all-denim look of the ‘80s gets a more interesting and edgy look as the fashion brand fuses it with contrasting prints.

Graphic shirts also make a comeback inspired by the human anatomy: skulls, bones, muscle tissues, and even the Vitruvian Man of Da Vinci. Not to mention strong, geometric 3D neon elements that create an illusion of depth.

As for the Spring/ Summer line, SM Men’s Fashion takes on a nautical theme with dominant whites, beiges and blues. With a soft fit and easy-to-wear qualities, the pieces are ideal for a wide range of summer occasions. SM Boys Teen’s Wear captures the spirit of summer in a modernized collection of photographs consisting of sea, sand and skies. Cloud prints of varying shades complete the line. Highlighting the show was the much-anticipated runway appearance of top male supermodel David Gandy as the new face of SM Men’s Fashion. Known as the highest paid male model in the world, David’s partnership with SM Men’s Fashion is a testament to the brand’s global thrust.

Lee Style Army 2013

Lee goes beyond reinventing the classic denim with the fourth installment of the Lee Style Army Design Competition. Aimed at tapping and nurturing the talents and skills of budding models, stylists and designers, the competition put the creativity of students to the test in a fashionable battle that definitely brought out the best in them.

The Fashion Design Category was represented by five schools: Patrick Villamor, Paulina Raymundo, and Justin Oropesa from DLS-CSB; Nazer Molina and Charlene Tulinao from UST; Mary Ann Manaloto and Kim Quinola from UP-Diliman; and from the South, Aia Tupas from USC-Cebu; and Van Oscar Tabaloc from UP-Cebu.

The Styling Category was participated in by James Jason Martin from DLSU, Jameline Shi Hui from DLS-CSB, and John Ariel Karunungan from SoFA.

The reinvented denim designs are brought to life by student models: Roshan Gangaramani and Jeanine Lu Tsoi from DLSU; Lin Villacorta from UP-Diliman; Emma Reinbold from UST; Adelaine Tejana from DLS-CSB; and Kriselle Delos Reyes from San Beda College-Alabang for the women's. Stephan Krenn and Sean Madlansacay from UST; Karl Gragasin of IETI-Marikina, and Arwin Villafuerte from DLSU for men's.

Emerging as this years top winners were Arwin Villafuerte as Best Male Model; Lin Villacorta as Best Female Model; John Ariel Karunungan as Best Stylist; Nazer Molina as Best Designer; and the team “I am a Futurist” as the Grand Winner of P100,000 for their collection.

Here are some of photos of the fashion show:

Attract Luck this 2014 with the Right Color and Fashion

           

 The run-up to the coming Year of the Wood Horse starts on December 7, 2013 with London-based international expert Marites Allen to conduct her much-awaited Annual Feng Shui Updates in Manila. It will be held at the Infinity Ballroom of the F1 Hotel Manila at BGC, Global City.

            The event is the largest gathering of its kind in the Philippines that brings together Feng Shui enthusiasts from all over the country and neighboring Asian cities to learn about forecasts for the Chinese New Year and their impact on businesses, industries, and individual lives.  The Year of the Wooden Horse will start on January 31, 2014.

            The practice of Feng Shui, the Chinese art of placement, goes back hundreds of years ago and has grown in popularity not only in Asia but also in the Western world. Traditionally, it deals with harmonizing directions and proper positioning of spaces to conform to principles of auspiciousness. Basic to the practice is the influence of five cosmic elements—Wood, Earth, Fire, Metal, and Water—to every human activity and aspiration.

            “Even to those who claim they don’t believe in Feng Shui, its practical applications are all over us in this modern world,” says Ms. Allen, citing the latest iPhone line from Apple Computers as an example.

            She notes that the five colors of its mass-priced line reflect the five Feng Shui elements: Green (Wood), White (Metal), Red (Fire), Yellow (Earth), and Blue (Water). “Even the choice of the Pantone color of the Year follows Feng Shui directions,” she adds.

            With the December 7 Feng Shui Updates event in Manila, Ms. Allen will feature various ways of applying Feng Shui principles to our daily living to attract positive energies. One of these is in the field of auspicious fashion embodied in her own brand, Frigga.

            Launched in London, Tokyo, and soon in Manila this year, Frigga incorporates Feng Shui into its design to come up with comfortable, luxurious, and eye-catching pieces that cater to wearers with specific intentions.

            “Every item carries a distinctive fashion DNA, making Frigga the first of its kind in its league. It combines colors and prints, which are symbolic of various Feng Shui elements that help attract auspicious energies and enhance chances for better health, wealth, career, relationships, among others. Call it fashion for a reason, or fashion with a purpose that goes beyond just looking good,” says the Feng Shui expert now turned Frigga ambassador.

            Frigga is a registered European brand in London. Its team is composed of an award-winning  fabric designers from Europe’s fashion houses and a pool of experienced creative and fashion designers to ensure a dynamic flow of ideas. Every item produced in the production line conforms to Feng Shui design principles.  Ms. Allen herself completed several courses at the University Of Arts London College Of Fashion, including personal fashion styling.

            Participants in the 2014 Annual Feng Shui Updates will be treated to a fashion show featuring designs for the coming New Year and a preview of Frigga’s Spring/Summer collection. The main portion of the event will, of course, be the forecasts for business and individuals, as well as suggestions to attract better opportunities in the Year of the Wood Horse. Popular TV host, Boy Abunda, will again co-host the event with Ms. Allen.

            Tickets for the December convention are now available at all World of Feng Shui Philippines boutiques in Metro Manila or at F1 Hotel. Please call 0920 9509390 / 0917 8522983 / 4420113 / 5560615 for details. For more updates on Feng Shui and Marites Allen, follow her twitter and Facebook page (Marites Allen) or visit her website www.maritesallen.com

Colors, Prints, and other Ways to Attract Good Fortune in 2014

            The run-up to the coming Year of the Wood Horse starts with London-based international feng shui expert Marites Allen conducting her much-awaited Annual Feng Shui Updates in Metro Manila. It will be held at the Infinity Ballroom of the F1 Hotel Manila at BGC, Global City on December 7, 2013.

            Co-hosted by Marites and Boy Abunda, this exclusive event is the largest gathering of its kind in the Philippines, bringing together feng shui aficionados from all over the country and neighboring Asian cities.  It includes comprehensive feng shui forecasts for the Chinese New Year, and how feng shui can benefit businesses, industries, and individual lives during the year.  The Year of the Wooden Horse will start on January 31, 2014.

            The practice of feng shui, the Chinese art of placement, goes back hundreds of years and has grown in popularity throughout Asia and the West. Traditionally, it harmonizes the directions and the correct positioning of spaces to conform to the principles of auspiciousness and good fortune. Basic to the practice is the influence of the five cosmic elements—Wood, Earth, Fire, Metal, and Water—to every human activity and aspiration.

The prints in this model’s skinny jeans are combination of different symbols which attracts good health.

While the prints of this this wrap-around dress is for attracting love and successful marriage

Of course for those who want to attract wealth, here’s mystic knot printed dress.

Last but not the least is the design for the Year of the Horse, where prints like a running horse, a golden rhino and auspicious coins are combined.

According to Maritess, each item “carries a distinctive fashion DNA", making Frigga the first of its kind.

Since it serves a fashion statement and a lucky charm, “call it fashion for a reason, or fashion with a purpose that goes beyond looking good,” she said.

Frigga’s design team, which is composed by Toby Meadows, Alice Shreeve, Hannah Coniam and Rupert Shreeve, worked on each design for at least three months.

Aside from her annual fesng shui updates for year 2014, a teaser of the Frigga 2014 collection will be viewed this Dec. 7 at the F1 Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City.

2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse

With three months left in the Year of the Water Snake, feng shui aficionados all over the world, whether Chinese or non-Chinese, are raring to learn what experts have to say about the favorable and unfavorableforecasts for the comingChinese New Year. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese calendar is based on lunar cycles, and the Year of the Wood Horse starts on January 31, 2014.

 Four Pillars Chart 

            Two popular schools of feng shui—the Four Pillars Chart and the Flying Stars Chart—come into full play in ‘reading’ how the five natural feng shui energies will affect a wide range of human activities including business, industry, government, career, and other personal pursuits. “The shifting positions of these unseen energies, namely Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal, have positive or negative indications for everyone. 

Flying Stars Chart

Thus, it is important for all of us to learn about these annual changes to derive the most benefits from the positive energies and to deflect the negative ones. We need to update our feng shui,” says Marites Allen, a London-based international feng shui expert. Marites is scheduled to conduct her Annual Feng Shui Updates on December 7, 2013 at F1 Hotel Manila, BGC, Taguig City.

            Hosted by Marites and Boy Abunda, this annual convention is the largest feng shui event in the country. In the last two years, it has expanded its reach and has also been held in London, Scandinavia, Tokyo and the US. Paris is also added to the itinerary this year in response primarily to the growing clamor from Filipinos based in Europe.

            In a recent media briefing, Marites gave an interesting preview of what the 2014 Annual Feng Shui Updates will cover. The 2014 Flying Stars Chartshows that the Northwest andSoutheast sectors have the Misfortune Star and the Argumentative Star, respectively.“The front and back directions of Malacañang Palace, the seat of the Philippine governmentare located in these sectors, and this infers some challenging prospects for the country” foresees Marites. Unknown to many, feng shui readings do not only cover individuals but also collective groups. Thus it also has indications for the economic or political developments in a specific country or government.

 

             The December 7^th event will have important forecasts—from the general outlook for different businesses and industries to specific readings for each of the twelve animal signs of the Chinese zodiac. Along with the readings, recommendations regarding feng shui solutions for the year will be given.

            “Participants will then be armed with the necessary tools to make use of the opportunities to better face the challenges brought about during the Year of the Wood Horse,” says Marites.

            Tickets for the December convention are now available at all World of Feng Shui Philippines boutiques in Metro Manila or at F1 Hotel. Alternatively, please call 0920 9509390 / 0917 8522983 / 4420113 / 5560615 for details, or visit www.maritesallen.comfor more about Marites Allen and feng shui.