SCHICK does Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick Barangay Tour

Pasig City gives premium on the cleanliness of the community and the welfare of its residents. SCHICK’s advocacy campaign, Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick Barangay Tour, found this for a fact as it reached its last leg on September 30 in Barangay Kalawaan, Pasig City, which was hailed as “Pinakagwapong Barangay” together with the dance diva, Regine Tolentino.


            Schick, one of the country’s most trusted brands for effective grooming, started this advocacy barangay tour in December 2012. It aims to promote proper personal grooming and also cleanliness in the community, for the ‘Gwapong Mamamayan’ which is about personal grooming, Schick provided free haircut and shaving services to the residents of the areas we visited. Thousands of samples of Schick Exacta2 Disposables were given away.

For Gwapong Syudad, we have worked with the Barangay of the community and promoted maintaining cleanliness of the surroundings.   The barangay caravan got under way first to Salamalabanan Subdivision in Imus Cavite, then of Antipolo, Muntinlupa, Novaliches, Caloocan, and Pasig City. The caravan held several activities such as three-on-three basketball game, a free-throw and half-court shootout, and a dance showdown that promoted sportsmanship among the participants.

Barangay Kalawaan, Pasig City, was awarded the best-looking barangay because of its liveliness despite its dense population. Its busy streets proved that the barangay was a winner, together with its officials who helped achieve peace and order as well as healthy lifestyle.

“Unang-una nagpapasalamat po ako sa programang SCHICK dahil kami ang napilibilang Pinaka-gwapong Barangay,” said Barangay Kalawaan Captain Jaime “Jimmy” Lee. “Maraming tao ang natulungan at nakinabang dito sa aming barangay lalo na ang SAKTODA, added Lee.
            Schick has always believed that being well groomed boosts not just physical but also mental wellness, and hence makes for a more confident community.

“We plan to do this event through our distributors across Philippines and have their own mini barangay tour of the Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick,” said stated SCHICK Marketing Manager Cara Ramirez-Tecson. “We believe in its advocacy of promoting proper personal grooming while ensuring that we keep the community in mind as well when it comes to wellness and cleanliness. This activity also enables us to improve our distribution in areas we have opportunities since it includes merchandising blitz and sari-sari promotions that help our brand, Schick be more accessible to our consumers.

            For more information on other tours, prizes, and promos, visit Schick’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/schick.ph.

HARNN is Now in Manila

HARNN is a contemporary luxury Asian inspired lifestyle brand using natural active ingredients to restore the natural balance of the body, mind and environment. It tantalizes your five senses with unique Asian holistic approach to total wellness.

Thai concept store Harnn: Essence of Asian Heritage launches its first boutique in Manila, offering both all-natural home and body aromatherapy products.

Harnn's full range of skin care, body care, home spa products and home aromatherapy utilises active ingredients from natural plant extracts and essential oils to counter the effects of stress and pollution from today's urban lifestyle and environment. #Harnn will be donating their sales starting today until Nov. 17 to the victims of #YolandaPH. So shop now and help out!

The brand's signature scents — sandalwood and orange blossom, siamese jasmine, fresh cut grass, and lemongrass and lavender. 

You will love all these soaps that they have.

You will really love this handcream

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