Join the watch style revolution with WSI.

(Watch Style Insider) is a new retail destination where WATCH STYLE is everything. A place where you'll find the latest fashion watch styles and the world's most loved brands - including Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, Diesel, DKNY, Skagen, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Armani Exchange, and Karl Lagerfeld.

WSI is an emerging international leader in fashion and designer luxury timepieces. With a well-balanced and diverse portfolio of men’s and women’s timepieces, WSI is the latest multi-brand retail concept from Fossil Group influenced by the worlds of fashion and culture.

WSI provides a compelling and inspiring shopping experience for guests by curating the world’s best watch brands. Our new WSI store features a clean, modern aesthetic with boutique-style displays that make shopping for a watch a personal and engaging experience. It is not just the environment that makes WSI unique: each store is staffed with experts, to ensure guests have access to both the latest fashion trends and technical product information. Through our commitment to customer service, WSI brings sophistication, style advice and knowledge to watch enthusiasts around the globe. WSI stores are located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

If you love watches then you've come to the right place. At WSI, we believe in wearing at least one watch every day. We believe that every watch deserves an outfit. We believe that time is what you make it.



WSI is pleased to announce the opening of its newest retail stores at SM MEGAMALL, AYALA CENTER CEBU, and TRINOMA MALL (soon to open).

FOSSIL

Fossil is a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. The Fossil brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive vintage-inspired design aesthetic. Founded in 1984, Fossil prides itself on its commitment to American vintage inspiration.

Fossil continues their 30-year journey through past, present and future. Fossil’s vintage inspiration is reinvented and refined to make the season’s eternally classic must-haves. The traditional-with-a-twist watches take what we love about the past and update it for the modern man or woman. Designed to only get better with age, these are the accessories they’ll reach for again and again as the years go by.


SKAGEN

Skagen is a contemporary lifestyle brand, rooted in simplicity, purpose, and accessibility. The seaside village of Skagen, Denmark, has attracted many with the simple way of life, which inspires all Skagen timepieces.
Skagen’s distinct collections honor Danish design by achieving elegance through simplicity. Combining the inspiration of timeless Danish craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation, the brand has created high-quality products that are minimalist, functional and elegant.

ARMANI EXCHANGE

Armani Exchange or A|X, the more youthful and energetic pillar of the Armani brand family was launched in 1991, aimed at a new generation of fast-fashion consumers - an accessible collection offering urban, individual style.

The A|X timepiece collection celebrates the allure and beauty of the city, the industrial urban landscapes, the fast-paced lifestyle, and the seductive mood that comes to life after-dark. A|X is all about being young, trendy, fashionable, fresh, colorful, and sporty.

A|X explores unique combinations of plating in a variety of styles offering new materials and techniques that bring greater versatility to the assortment. A|Xdelivers an innovative watch collection designed to complement the lifestyle of the fashion-forward crowd.

DIESEL

Bold, rebellious and never shy, Diesel is a brand that doesn’t follow trends, it creates them. With a distinctive look and unique voice, Diesel is constantly moving style forward. Diesel watches reflect the confident, assertive nature of the brand. Large, loud and never afraid of color, they don’t follow the “RULES” of casual watch design, preferring to blaze new ground whenever possible.

This Fall, Diesel Timeframes boldly elevates its most revered collection to a new level of signature style by introducing Mr. Daddy 2.0, an advanced version to the iconic Daddy series.

Featuring an intricacy-redefining multi-layer dial, four time zones and a fresh case update, Mr. Daddy 2.0 delivers cutting-edge design elements so far ahead of the curve, there’s no point in trying to catch up. Inspired by tactical gear and gauge read-outs, this groundbreaking style is fully equipped with aggressive lug shapes, unique hardware and a highly complex dial with more dimensions and graphics than ever before.

Mr. Daddy 2.0 is available in sleek leather straps and sculpted stainless steel bracelets and delivers the most innovative, most rebellious fashion statement of the season.


DKNY

DKNY, founded by Donna Karan, is the energy and spirit of New York. DKNY addresses real-life needs of people everywhere. From work to weekend, jeans to evening, DKNY offers an all-encompassing collection so that you can be confident with any personality you exhibit. Both fashionable and friendly, DKNY consistently delivers its unique mix of style around the world.

The iconic New York brand draws inspiration from the luminous lights and geometric silhouettes of the city that never sleeps. The DKNY assortment is a mix of glam and edge with the use of multidimensional facets, jewelry-inspired watches with an easy transition from day to night perfect for the urban woman.


EMPORIO ARMANI

Emporio Armani, founded by Giorgio Armani, the father of Italian fashion, is a mid-level fashion brand primarily targeted at youthful, modern-minded and fashion-oriented men and women who appreciate new, exciting, sophisticated fashion. Classy and timeless are the best words to describe the Emporio Armani brand.

Emporio Armani’s timepieces are inspired by the heritage of vintage, timeless, sophisticated and contemporary design. Emporio Armani is moving towards a trend-focused and fashion driven collection with a twist of avant-garde design.

“A line for men and women who lead a modern lifestyle and want to dress with a sense of casual sophistication. Emporio Armani watches reflect this approach with modern shapes and materials balanced with a classic style.” - Giorgio Armani

KARL LAGERFELD

The DNA of the Karl Lagerfeld portfolio is rooted in Kreative, iconiK, Kool and accessible-luxe apparel and accessories. The Karl Lagerfeld look is modern, iconic, young in spirit and attitude with a mix of high street and luxury.

This season, rock-inspired styles are introduced in a collection that features new interpretations of python-embossed leathers and worn-gold and worn-gunmetal hardware. Fall 2014 marks the inauguration of men’s styles to the collection with Kurator. Kurator combines the brand’s signature edge with sophisticated definitive design.

Also joining the roster of timepieces this season are Marais and a new, slimmed-down version of KARL Chain. Marais features interlocked bracelets offered in gold, with a dynamic rectangular case and jewelry-inspired butterfly clasp. The slimmed-down KARL Chain has an elegant bracelet profile with chain detail and features a thinner, more streamlined case.

Born from the mind of Karl Lagerfeld, the Fall 2014 collection perfectly embodies the sleek style with an edgy twist that has become synonymous with the KARL LAGERFELD brand.

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Marc By Marc Jacobs watch collection was launched in 2006 offering a more casual, affordable luxury interpretation of the Marc Jacobs line. The look of Marc By Marc Jacobs is youthful, understated, layered, vintage military inspired with a twist of something unexpected. The brand is designed for the young, urban, fashion forward individual with eclectic taste.

The watch line has the same elements that Marc By Marc Jacobs is known for. The timepieces embody the brand’s unique aesthetic and offer the customer a piece of affordable luxury. The Marc By Marc Jacobs customer has the self confidence not to wear what everyone else is wearing.

MICHAEL KORS

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels.

Michael Kors is pleased to introduce the Fall 2014 women’s watch collection, featuring an assortment of jewel-bright colors, glamorous materials and inspired reinventions of classic styles.

The brand’s jet-set sensibility shines through in bold updates to the Runway featuring a world map on the dials, and a new GMT movement that enables the wearer to stay effortlessly up-to-the-minute across multiple time zones, each marked by a major city.

The Channing watch evolves this season with new styles featuring a rose gold-tone watch with a ruby red face and croc-embossed leather strap.

MYNP Holds First Nanay Awards

A Filipino civic organization built to honor mothers is in the best position to formally recognize deserving mothers through an annual awards event highlighting the best  in terms of making positive impact to loved ones and community.

Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation acknowledges that potential, and more importantly, makes it happen for the first time this year.

Best Nanay Awards 2014 is paying tribute to ten exemplary Filipino mothers possessing integrity and character, an inspiring story to share, and a strong positive influence on people around her.

These magic ten are not the typical who’s who of moms, but were carefully chosen from all walks of life – the result of painstakingly trimming down a staggering number of entries or nominations from all over the country.

“Hindi po ito listahan ng mga nanay na pinili dahil sa kanilang celebrity power or educational background, but primarily those who were able to inspire and empower positivity through hard work, dedication to motherhood, and great character,” shared Bemz Benedicto, MYNP’s managing director.

The list of awardees is as follows, and in no particular order: Gloria C. Baltar from Bucay, Abra, 57; Rosa G. Balana from Abucay, Bataan, 90; Leonarda N. Camacho from Pasig City, 90; Carmen R. Ragonjan from Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte, 68; Josefina G. Olorocisimo from Taytay, Rizal, 53; Angelita S. Guiteng, 61; Ma. Lorna L. Garnace from Palo, Leyte, 43; Zoraida Motil from Tumana, Marikina, 63; Cecille Sibunga from Tumana, Marikina, 62; and Magdalena E. Aquino from Batangas, 78.

All entries, numbering to 285, were reviewed and verified by the MYNP Awards Committee. Criteria for judging touched on the inspiring stories that make particular mothers outstanding, the personas that influence the moral rectitude of children, and the charm that turn them into pillars of families.

“We’re all excited and looking forward to doing this annually,” Bemz added.

The pronounced winners each get Php 10,000 cash and a handcrafted mother-and-child trophy carved by Ifugao sculptors, along with GCs from SM and Beduya Dental.

Nominators of winners receive separate plaques of appreciation.

A look into the process of choosing awardees traced back that candidates were endorsed through e-mails and snail mails by various organizations and barangay units.  After the nomination period (August 11 and September 30), almost two thirds were taken off by the designated committee.

A second group headed by MYNP Secretary General Carlos Munda ( who was joined by Gasper Gozo also of MYNP and Almed Garcia of Backroom) further cut the list down to 55.

Last October 9 was the day the final ten were chosen, with the panel of judges comprising of directors GB Sampedro, Rahyan Carlos, and Nick Olanka, along with Backroom’s Rowena Salido and ABS-CBN Creative Programs executive Ian Reyno.

Mark Anthony Ramirez (executive director of Resources, Environment & Economics Center for Studies, Inc.), Prof. Lito Casaje (of La Consolacion College, Manila), and Liza Maza (former congresswoman-now co-chairperson of Koalisyong Makabayan that represents Gabriela in Congress) rounded up the shortlist.

The awarding ceremony is scheduled this October 29, 6 pm, at Windmills and Rainforest located in Scout Borromeo St. Q.C.

ROCK OF AGES returns for a one-week rerun

ROCK OF AGES RETURNS ONE LAST TIME

Mig Ayesa returns as the legendary rocker  "Stacee Jaxx" in the special one- week rerun of the Broadway's Biggest Party ROCK OF AGES,  the sold out smash hit musical is back one last time from Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2014 at the Meralco Theatre.

Featuring classic rock songs from the 80s like We Built This City, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Rock, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, and Don't Stop Believin',  ROCK OF AGES  tells the story of Drew and Sherrie, two young dreamers who meet on the Sunset Strip and find that sometimes, when your dreams get dashed, you end up with a gift far more precious than that which you set out to find.  All that in a face-melting, laugh-a-minute, rocking show! It continues to run on Broadway to sold out crowds.

MiG Ayesa who took Manila by storm two years ago  returns to the stage as Stacee Jaxx, the rockstar, nay rock god, whose performance may or may not save a small club on the Sunset Strip that is being  threatened  with closure.  Stacee ends up crashing on budding lovers and Sunset Strip dreamers -- Drew and Sherrie.

MiG Ayesa has performed in West End musicals such as BUDDY, RENT and WE WILL ROCK YOU. On Broadway he has performed inROCK OF AGES and BURN THE FLOOR.  He was a top 3 finalist on Rockstar:INXS.

"Even from my first rehearsal with the cast two years ago, I knew that we had something special.  It's a great gift to be able to do the show again in Manila for the third time!" says MiG.

Nyoy Volante, who earned rave reviews for his performance as Donkey in the hit run of SHREK, returns to the role of Drew.

Rounding off this powerhouse cast are Jett Pangan as Lonny, Jamie Wilson as Dennis,  Calvin Millado as Hertz, Bibo Reyes as Franz and Jinky Llamanzares as Justice Charlier. Joining the cast are Kayla Rivera as Sherrie and Thea Tadiar Everley as Regina.  ROCK OF AGES is directed by Chari Arespacochaga, Lighting Design by Driscoll Otto, Assistant Direction by Jamie Wilson, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Set Design by Lex Marcos and Denis Lagdameo, Costume Design by Pepsi Herrera and Twinkle Zamora, Sound Design by Deniz Akyurek, Musical Direction by Ceejay Javier and Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico.

Kayla, who has made her mark as a high wattage musical theatre actress in shows such as IN THE HEIGHTS, ALADDIN and THE ADDAMS FAMILY says of joining the ROCK OF AGES cast, “I am so excited to be taking on the role of Sherrie, unleashing the more spunky and sexy side of me.  To be working alongside MiG Ayesa and this amazing cast is such an honor.  MiG lights up the room with his very warm personality and rockstar presence!”

ROCK OF AGES continues to run on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre and is also currently touring the US. It is produced in the Philippines by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group.

It's the final countdown for ROCK OF AGES! Don’t miss Broadway’s Biggest Party! Get your tickets now at Ticketworld 891-9999.

Rock of Ages is made possible by Metrobank, Solar Entertainment Channels: Jack TV, Jack CIty and 2nd Avenue, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, Delta Airlines, CATS Motors Inc., Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila, Make Up Forever, Portfolio Photography Studio, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Manila Broadcasting Company, Mellow 94.7 Sounds Good, Hit Productions, Imatech, Confetti Effects, Mandaue Foam Furniture Center, A.Shop, Digipost, Studio M, Yoshinoya, Gerry's Grill, Shakey's, Victoria Court, Meralco Theater and The City of Pasig.

GoldLife awarded top performer at “Rush to 40” Hawaiian party

Everyone deserves a chance to have a healthy and rewarding life. This is all about GoldLife—a fast growing Filipino-owned company that distributes healthy and supplement products in the country.

During their recent “Rush to 40” Hawaiian party, the 28 GoldLife members that arrives from Bali Indonesia receives a plaque of recognition for their excellent work allowing them to qualify at GoldLife’s first 40-pairs incentive trip promo.

According to Dick Balajadia, president of GoldLife Inc, “I am happy and satisfied on what we have accomplished from the very beginning. We are just starting and we are proud to say that the company is built to make a big difference.”

Balajadia shared “We are expanding our business from Nutraceuticals to personal care line of products. In few months time, we will bring different unique beauty care products to everyone who seeks skin personal needs.”

Meanwhile, one of its well-known chlorella-based products, Chlorevita offers a unique detoxification and immune stimulation properties to the body that boost energy levels. Chlorevita is a super food that contains 20 different vitamins and minerals and six times more Beta-carotene than spinach. Aside from boosting immune system, Chlorevita also protects the heart and maintain healthy levels of blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as supports proper digestion.

GoldLife Distribution Phils Inc is in partnership with Lloyd Laboratories, an ISO 9001/2000 toll manufacturer (ISO Certified for the past 10 years) and has been a BFAD complaint for its current good marketing practice for the past 20 years now. The high quality raw materials used for GoldLife products are being imported from Germany, France, Scotland, and Switzerland.

To know more about GoldLife products, you may visit their office at 831-A Eugenio Lopez Street, South Triangle, Quezon City or log on at www.goldlifeinc.net.

URBANEARS UNVEILS FALL/WINTER 2014 COLLECTION

Urbanears is a Swedish headphone brand which refreshes color collection twice a year. This year, forest vibes take stage in the Fall/ Winter colors - Rowan, Moss, and Mulberry. Urbanears releases two collections of headphones each year according to season – spring/summer, fall/winter. In each collection, Urbanears produce a handful of new colors that, once have been sold-out, may not return.

Humlan

Plattan

Zinken

Forest vibes take stage in the Urbanears Fall/ Winter2014 color collection, inspired by the foliage of the Scandinavian woodlands. With three ultra-wearable autumn shades to choose from – Rowan, Mulberry, and Moss will help you make it through hibernation this year.

ROWAN
When the leaves on the Rowan tree start changing colors, you can no longer ignore it – hot chocolate and sweater season is upon us! But by the time the leaves hit the ground, you’ll have the warm, burnt orange of our Rowan headphones with you to keep you company. Cuddle up, get  comfy and enjoy a smooth seasonal transition.

MOSS
Get closer to nature with this hazy, earthy shade. Putting on this pair of deep green headphones is just like stepping onto a soft patch of moss with your bare feet for the first time – a liberating experience. With your favorite tunes on heavy rotation, drift away imagining the cool feeling of fresh greenery and sundrenched forest glades.

MULBERRY
One of nature’s delights, Mulberry is a honey sweet shade of purple that’s bound to please. Mush it up and make a jam, or wear it as a staple of your accessory collection this season. Mulberry fits any occasion and it’s exactly this versatility that makes it a necessity. Mulberry on headphones is a match made in sound heaven.




Urbanears headphones will be available soon at Astrovision, Astroplus, Automatic Center,  Beyond the Box, Bratpack, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Egghead, Electroworld, Gadgets@Xtreme, Heima, Hobbes and Landes,  iBook, iCenter, iGig, iLiberty Tech Gadgets and Acessories, Islands and More (NAIA T3), iStore, iStudio, Lazada Online, Le Kitsch Specialty Shop, Listening Room, Mobile 1, Music Colony, Odyssey, R.O.X., Red Dot Specialty Shop, Secret Fresh, Senco Link, SM Music & Video, Sole Patrol Special Shop, Switch, Sync, Technopop, Techshop, The A-Shop, The Inbox Store, Trilogy, Urban Athletics, Vertex.  For more information about the product, visit http://www.facebook.com/digitstrading or follow us at https://twitter.com/digitstrading.

Nutrilite celebrates 80th year with the release of 2014 Global Phytonutrient report

Nutrilite celebrates 80th anniversary

Nowadays, everyone else has been taking their multivitamins religiously to ward off sickness and to stay healthy. Some vitamins and minerals have plenty of health-protecting benefits especially if you're nearing the 40's and 50's.  I have been buying my vitamins like manganese chelated soft capsule for almost a year now, its an antioxidant, it helps to protect my skin from too much stress and its my defense from the cough and colds around. I just learned recently that Amway partners with Nutrilite to bring filipinos the dietary supplement with phytonutrients, or also referred to as phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables, or the colorful food with deep hues.

Carl Rehnborg

Amway partners with Nutrilite and marks its 80th year in the vitamin industry by launching its dietary supplement to the media last October 22, 2014 at Makati Shangri-la with Nutrilite founder Carl Rehnborg.  Nutrilite celebrate with global phytonutrient report with expanded research and development, nutrition manufacturing and visitor experience

 The vitamin and dietary supplement leader continues to pursue pioneering phytonutrient research and make significant investments for the future.

In the early 20th century, before people knew what “phytonutrients” were and even before the word “vitamin” was widely used, future Nutrilite founder Carl Rehnborg was in China, already observing the connection between health and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. He was even experimenting with his own crude supplements.

Now, 80 years after the Nutrilite brand was founded, it is the number one selling brand of vitamins and dietary supplements in the world.  Nutrilite continues to grow in sales, infrastructure and expertise, remaining at the forefront of researching plant-based nutrients, now commonly known as phytonutrients.

“Carl was truly way ahead of his time. His vision and passion led to such an innovative solution — preserving these phytonutrients so that each one of us can easily fill the nutrition gaps in our diets when we don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables,” said Kanan Banerjee,  Amway vice president for global branding in nutrition and wellness. “Life has changed a lot since 1934. Most of us are busier with less time to eat right, making Nutrilite more relevant today than ever before.”

To mark the 80th anniversary of Nutrilite, Amway and the Nutrilite Health Institute are releasing the 2014 Nutrilite Global Phytonutrient Report, one of the few reports that examines global fruit and vegetable intake and availability, and the potential implications on health.

The Nutrilite Global Phytonutrient Report reveals a gap between the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by the World Health Organization and what people actually eat. That gap can be caused by busy schedules, limited access to any or a variety of fresh produce, as well as personal taste preferences.

“These results are a big part of helping people understand how they can and should eat in order to fill their nutritional gaps and make an investment each and every day to live healthier lives for the benefit of their families and for themselves. Nutrilite's philosophy of optimal health embodies healthy balanced nutrition that includes an abundance of plant foods and regular physical activity or exercise as two key foundational components for everyone,” said Dr. Keith Randolph,technology strategist at the Nutrilite Health Institute.

Color Your Story World Tour

Report highlights are being shared throughout 2014 during the Color Your Story World Tour. The tour features Nutrilite scientists, other experts and Dr. Sam Rehnborg, Carl’s son and the president of the Nutrilite Health Institute.

“Throughout our history, Nutrilite has taken the lead in nutritional sciences and the use of phytonutrients. By staying true to our commitment of combining the best of science with the best of nature, we have become a global health and wellness leader,” said Rehnborg.

New research and development, manufacturing facilities and visitor experience

Amway and Nutrilite leaders also are unveiling a fully redesigned Center for Optimal Health in Buena Park, California (U.S.), with new facilities for manufacturing, and research and development.

The $42 million renovation and expansion includes an elaborate rooftop display where visitors can learn about Nutrilite farming operations, product offerings and Carl Rehnborg’s journey to starting Nutrilite.

Check out the new and improved Gerry's at Ali Mall

Filipino restaurant Gerry’s has reopened its renovated branch at the ground level of Ali Mall at the Araneta Center in Quezon City.

The rebranded Gerry’s has dropped the name ‘Grill’ and was changed to Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar.

The branch is the third reopened outlet after Batangas (renovation), and Tacloban which resumed operations in June, seven months after typhoon Yolanda struck Eastern Visayas.

Gerry’s new outlets include SM Malolos in Bulacan, Ayala Terraces Fairview, Naga, Iligan, Cauayan in Isabela, Tugegarao, and Fisher Mall along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City.

Gerry’s Group of Companies also operates two food brands – Kusina ng Gerry’s and the newly launched Sweet Chili, located at the upper ground level of Fisher Mall.  Within two months Gerry’s is scheduled to open three more branches: SM Sta. Mesa, Antipolo, and Las Pinas.

It hopes to close the year with 70 branches, with two in the US and Singapore and one in Qatar.

Gerry's is home to Pinoy favorites Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, Inihaw na Pusit, and Sisig.

Cooke from Bates Motel shines in "Quija"

“BATES MOTEL” STAR GRABS LEAD ROLE IN “OUIJA”

She’s currently starring alongside Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga on A&E’s acclaimed television series “Bates Motel.”  Now, young British actress Olivia Cooke will be seen in the big screen as she plays lead character, Laine, in Universal Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Ouija.”

The film revolves around a group of friends who must confront their most terrifying fears when they unwittingly make contact with a dark power from the other side.  What started as a game will unleash an evil only they can stop.

The principal cast is composed of five friends, led by the fearless Laine, a high school student looking for answers.  Filmmakers searched for a great deal of time for the best actress to fill the role.  Little did they know, she was right in front of them…as a placeholder in White’s “Ouija” tone book.
Director Stiles White explains: “The first role that we needed to get right was Laine.  I had watched some episodes of `Bates Motel,’ so Olivia was already on my radar when we were putting `Ouija’ together.  As well, I had this tone book filled with photos of how I wanted everything to look.  There she was in the photo of who I thought the lead should be.  It turns out Olivia was exactly who we all had in mind.  It felt like, for the first time, I was seeing the living, breathing version of the character that Juliet and I had imagined.”

Producer Brad Fuller concurs with his director’s decision: “Horror movies are a great way to meet young talent, and we knew Olivia as this great British actress and had seen her in `Bates Motel.’  Still, at the end of the day, at her audition, she just blew us away.”

            As it so happens, Cooke was able to identify with Laine, who fills the maternal role of watching over her rebellious younger sister, Sarah.  She shares: “I am from a single-parent family and I have a little sister who is 14, so I connected to that with Laine.  I also connected to my character’s loyalty, as I, too, am fiercely loyal to my friends and family.”

To get into character, Cooke had to put all of her trust in the man at the helm.  Of White, she enthuses: “Stiles is the calmest director I’ve ever worked with.  He’s very soothing and reassuring.”
Though Laine’s insatiable curiosity leads her into dire situations in “Ouija,” Cooke admits she’s never used a Ouija board.  She laughs: “I was always told not to mess with a Ouija board because I’d heard of people who had these horror stories about contacting a spirit.  Though I do remember saying to my friends, ‘Let’s take a Ouija board into an abandoned barn and play!’ and they were definitely not into it.”

Cooke was born in Manchester, England.  Upon graduating from Oldham Theatre Workshop, she landed a key role in “Blackout,” a BBC series directed by Tom Green, for which she starred alongside Christopher Eccleston.  She then took the lead role in a BBC miniseries set in the 1940s “The Secret of Crickley Hall,” directed by Joe Ahearne.
Cooke was most recently seen in the Lionsgate thriller “The Quiet Ones.”

            Opening across the Philippines on October 29, “Ouija is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Canon announces two new imagePROGRAF printers to the market

CANON ADDS TWO IMAGEPROGRAF LARGE-FORMAT PRINTER LINEUP WITH LAUNCH OF NEW SERIES FEATURING SIX-COLOR PIGMENT INK SYSTEM

Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. (CMPI) announced the introduction of two new imagePROGRAF large-format inkjet printers to the Philippine market—six-color iPF 6410SE and iPF8410SE.

Canon makes sure that their machines all help in making businesses operations become simpler and more efficient, by ensuring that they only provide the best for their customers. This also best incorporates the “Do More Work Less” philosophy that Lim Kok Hin, president and CEO of CMPI, has introduced. His thinking simply means that people must be more productive in work with the help of advanced technologies in order to enjoy the other facets of life.

24-inch iPF6410SE and 44-inch iPF8410SE

The iPF6410SE and iPF8410SE both offer high-quality printing with a low Total Cost of Ownership. Designed for usability and performance, these machines offer a lower ink usage. Additionally, the iPF6410SE features a compact body design facilitating installation in areas with limited space, such as retail outlets and service-sector businesses.

This new series of imagePROGRAF printers supports a wide variety of print media and enables users to produce vibrant posters through enhanced basic performance supporting the creation of posters and other point of purchase materials. With either the iPF6410SE or the iPF8410SE, you are sure to produce vivid eye-catching posters for your business, making you attract more customers and ultimately increase sales.

A six-color LUCIA EX pigment system is available on both printers. The inks are all pigment-based, making it exceptional for water resistance and color fastness. With the iPF6410SE and the iPF8410SE, users can expect quality and productivity as the printers have two ink tank sizes to make the process swifter. Printing can also continue even if the tank runs out of ink due to the sub-ink tanks installed, and this also allows the main ink tanks to be replaced even when printing.

The iPF6410SE comes bundled with a free copy of Canon’s Poster Artist Lite software, which allows easy poster creation in just four steps. The PosterArtist Lite comes with features such as the image correction function, which lets users correct their image colors swiftly, as well as cut out selected areas of an image. The two printers also come with a Print Plug-In for Office, which allows the users to design, preview, and print from Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

For more information, visit www.canon.com.ph/businesssolutions.

Lets get ready to Pull&Bear in Manila!

So much has been happening at the SM Mega Fashion Hall,  it is now becoming the favorite mall of the hip and the young crowd with its latest trends and fashion influences. The SSI Group recently launches its first flagship store Pull&Bear on October 22, 2014 at the 2nd level of SM Megafashion hall, in a 872sqm store spread over, which ushers the youthful vibe from the Spanish brand that I love and frequented to when I was in UAE. Id like that the store offers the same free spirited Palm Springs-inspired decor.   They offered mojitos, burgers, nachos and beers to the media at the entrance lobby to get the feel of the ambiance

The store has the DIY and industrial look such as painted concrete, OSB and pine wood, alongside textured walls and other decorative items that create a rich backdrop of colors, materials and texture. As for lighting, the store accentuates a variety of decorative lamps to create a unique environment.

A vintage Volkswagen is installed inside the store carrying mens shoes such as canvas and others.

Since 1991, Pull&Bear attracts young people who are committed to their personal style. Pull&Bear satisfies their desire to dress casually and feel comfortable in their clothes by bringing together international trends, together with street and club fashion influences, and show off their reinterpreted style at affordable prices. Pull&Bear is current and always on the lookout for new technologies, social movements and the latest trends in arts and music.

Pull&Bear carries the label from the Inditex Group, same from the much loved brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Stradivarius,  Inditex is one of the world’s biggest fashion retail groups with over 6,400 stores in 88 markets worldwide.

distressed jeans

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 The front stands out as one of the store’s most unique features - traditional glass block or paved block, creating a spotlight that welcomes each customer. Putting out the traditional shop window, the façade will turn the heads of every passerby with projected images inviting them to come and visit the store. They also have the phone charger station lockers with keys,  wherein you can leave your phone while shopping, This is the first fashion store that offers that.

On its launch yesterday, a customer is entitled to push a button at the roulette station. Prizes raffled are gadgets such as GoPro camera and Ipad mini.

The 872 square meter store space displays the brand’s latest and hippest collections from the women’s and men’s lines. Accessories, bags and shoes are also available.

These are the trends and collection that are now on display inside Pull&Bear, all pieces are perfectly suitable for the stylish fashionistas out there.

SM Cinema's Sineng Pambansa Horror Film Festival opens October 29-Nov 4

It’s that time of the year when stories of ghosts and paranormal entities send a heightened chilling sensation down your spine. This October, get ready to relive Filipino folklore horror as SM Cinema and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) bring you Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival.

Titled after the well-known (and feared) folklore characters, the T’yanak and the Hukluban, will take you back to when you were a child, listening to your grandparents’ stories of murderous monster babies and the Philippine version of the grim reaper. Sigaw sa Hatinggabi brings to life our fear of harmful ghosts while Bacao tells the story of the shocking repulsions a woman would go through just to get pregnant.

SM Cinema’s Sineng Pambansa Horror Film Festival will surely satisfy your movie craving with its dash of nostalgia, mix of genres, and fear inducing stories! To make your experience more horror-tastic, all e-PLUS Tap to Pay holders receive a 10% discount for the first movie, and a 50% discount for the second Sineng Pambansa movie purchase. Drop by any SM Cinema branch to catch these films from October 29 until November 4 only.