EPICÉ, Futura, KAWS x Peanuts, MAGIC FOR ALL – MICKEY BLUE and Star Wars headlined Uniqlo UT Spring/Summer 2017 collections

EPICÉ, Futura, KAWS x Peanuts, MAGIC FOR ALL – MICKEY BLUE and Star Wars–these are just some of the designs that headlined Uniqlo UT Spring/Summer 2017 collections showcased at the new UT exclusive section at UNIQLO MEGAMALL on April 26. 

My personal favorite from the launch is the Rock Squad Collection. I am loving the Red Hot Chili Peppers T shirt among others. You could rock it in a pair of jeans and layered with a Black Tajima Kimono and a white sneakers. Or you could tuck it inside the wide flare leg skirt and accessorize with a bomber jacket.

The brand new section of the store aims to highlight the brand’s latest UT collections as well as a  wide range of other popular UT collections.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, UNIQLO Philippines COO Katsumi Kubota said, “UT is an important part of the UNIQLO LifeWear philosophy, so we are excited to be opening UT at SM Megamall. As the biggest UNIQLO store in the Philippines, it is the perfect location to showcase the new collection’s wide range and content. All of the wonderful UT collections we offer reinforce our commitment to making the good lives of Filipinos better through great clothing that helps our customers express their love for pop culture and their individualism.”

The new dedicated UT space will feature the entire Spring/Summer 2017 UT Collection, with 16 new graphic themes, and an array of authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world. Highlights available at launch include:

FUTURA
Abstract Expressionist Futura, the art legend from New York, has created a collection for men and boys that presents a mature perspective of the New York art scene and which incorporates a logo and tag designed exclusively for UT by the veteran artist.
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ÉPICE Design
A collection for women, girls and babies also features content from ÉPICE Design, famed worldwide for its delightful floral print scarves. The new line up also highlights more playful items for family coordination fun.

UT KAWS x Peanuts (02)KAWS x Peanuts
KAWS is loved around the world for his whimsical artistic aesthetic. His latest collection for UNIQLO pays homage to Peanuts, with a focus on Snoopy—one of the artist’s earliest subjects. The KAWS x Peanuts UT Collection celebrates this heritage through a reinterpretation of the beloved Snoopy character as “Joe KAWS” who appears throughout the new UT range.UT KAWS x Peanuts (01)

Star Wars Artist Collection
2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Star Wars’ initial release. More than simply just popular, the movies have become part of contemporary culture around the world. In line with the release of the long-awaited Star Wars: The Last Jedi film,UT has collaborated with three artists, namely James Jarvis, Kevin Lyons, and Geoff McFetridge, to create designs in their own style for this special collection. starwars UT

James Jarvis is a graphic artist from London. His work includes cartoons, comics, graphics, sculpture, and print-making with a particular interest in art, language, philosophy, architecture and skateboarding.

Kevin Lyons, the New York-based designer and illustrator with a wide ranging repertoire is also in on the Star Wars collaboration. Kevin’s “Monster” characters have appeared on everything from skateboards to sneakers for numerous famous brands. With his hybrid style of hand-drawn characters and typography, he’s made something supremely stylish with Star Wars.

California-based, Canadian-born Geoff McFetridge is known for his work with Spike Jonez on his film “Her” and “Where the Wild Things Are,” as well as his mobility between gallery shows and commercial collaborations. Geoff’s style is minimalist and conceptual while delivering ironic humor often with a dark twist. Now you can wear it as a shirt thanks to a captivating collaboration with UT
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MICKEY BLUE
The MICKEY BLUE UT collection features refreshing designs with Mickey Mouse art in an indigo blue dyed look inspired by West Coast beach. The collection comes in sizes for the whole family to enjoy.
Other UT collections that will be available in store include:

For more information, customers can visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph), and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

UT SPRZ  UT, the UNIQLO T-shirt brand was launched in 2003. Since then, UT has assembled a wide range of content from current pop culture—from art and music to movies, comics and cartoons—producing a huge range of T-shirts as tools for free self-expression. From Spring/Summer 2014, UNIQLO appointed street fashion innovator NIGO as its first Creative Director in charge of reviewing T-shirts and carefully choosing graphics for them. NIGO took UT in a completely new and uncompromising direction, giving UT a fresh start under the tagline of the “The New Model T.”

UT Mr. A  This year, UNIQLO has returned to the origins of the T-shirt, while raising the bar in offering authentic pop culture.


With the addition of 16 new graphic themes, UT offers a total of 40 this season in more than 1,200 pattern and color variations for men, women, kids and babies.

Epson named world’s number one projector brand for 16 consecutive years

Epson has been named as the number one projector brand worldwide for 16 consecutive years by Futuresource Consulting . The milestone demonstrates the company’s continuing market leadership and success in the visual imaging industry.

The most recent findings from Futuresource indicate that Epson has the largest market share for 500-lumen and above for projectors worldwide, at 35.5% for 2016, an increase from 31.9% in 2015. For the home projectors segment, Epson has also achieved the largest market share for 500-lumen and above for home projectors worldwide, which stands at 39.9% for 2016, an increase from 34.8% in 2015.

Epson’s worldwide market share for projectors have increased steadily over the last 16 years to maintain its continued dominance.Within Southeast Asia, Epson continues to maintain market leadership, with market share increasing to 33.6% in 2016, up from 27.3% in 2015.

In Philippines, 1 out of every 2 projector is now an Epson projector in the market for 2016. Epson continues to dominate the Philippines market as the number one brand in the country with 54.7% market share in 2016, up from 36.9% in 2015.

At the heart of Epson’s projectors is 3LCD technology, which enables Epson projectors to deliver the most vibrant and true-to-life images with up to 3 times higher colour brightness compared to 1-chip DLP projectors in the market.In contrast to 3-chip 3LCD projectors, 1-chip DLP projectors use a rotating color wheel that spins at a rapid speed, only displaying colors sequentially, which can result in color break-up or the “rainbow effect”.

Epson’s wide range of business and home projectors are designed to meet the varying needs of different users. Its business projector range includes enterprise projectors for classroom and small and medium meeting rooms, to interactive projectors for education and enterprise sectors, as well as high brightness projectors for large venue installations, rentals and staging venues.

“We are continuously investing in innovative products and technologies to strengthen our position as market leader, and to create new value for our customers worldwide. Our focus over the pastyear was to drive our high brightness technology, where we had launched the world’s brightest 3LCD laser projector at a spectacular 25,000 lumens. Looking ahead, we will continue to push the boundaries of technology andaim to create new visual experiences for our customers,” said Ed Bonoan, Senior General Manager and Marketing Head, Epson Philippines.

GOLDILOCKS CAKES BECAUSE EVERY MOTHER DESERVES THE BEST

  

We owe everything to our mothers. From the moment of conception to the nine months they carried us in their wombs to the agony of childbirth, nothing can compare to a mothers love.

Mothers are unfathomably strong, unconditionally loving, endlessly caring, deeply affectionate, and so much more. They sacrifice so much for their families and do the work of twenty people all by themselves, seeking nothing in return. Indeed, mothers are the epitome of love.

This Mother’s Day, it’s time to show you mom some appreciation for all the hard work and love she’s given throughout the years. Mother’s don’t only deserve something good – they deserve the very best. 

For the past 50 years, Goldilocks has been the go-to bakeshop for beautiful and delightful cakes, and is truly the best choice when it comes to expressing gratitude and affection. For this very special occasion, the country’s number one bakeshop would like to present mothers with a selection of special Mother’s Day Cakes fit for sharing the love.

Choose between three specially made cakes: a sweet Strawberry Delight cake topped with fresh Strawberries, a delicious Tres Leches Cake topped with white chocolate and icing, and for those who love the classics, the best-selling Black Forest Cake in the shape of a heart. 

Moms everywhere will surely love the deliciously sweet treats at Goldilocks, and will appreciate the equally sweet gesture.

For more information, visit www.Goldilocks.com.ph or join the conversation through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at backslash GoldilocksPH 

Treat your Mom to a relaxing staycation at F1 Hotel

Mothers have always held a significant place in our society and family for thousands of years. Treat the ladies of the month in luxurious living experience without leaving the city with F All-Day Dining for PhP1,499 nett per person for either lunch or dinner for the whole month. F1 Hotel also offers a relaxing staycation with Mother’s Day Room Package from May 10 to 17, ’17 at PhP6,700 nett per night in an overnight accommodation for their City Suite.F All-Day Dining for PhP1,499 nett per person for either lunch or dinner for the whole month. F1 Hotel also offers a relaxing staycation with Mother’s Day Room Package from May 10 to 17, ’17 at PhP6,700 nett per night in an overnight accommodation for their City Suite.

Make moms feel special as they get to dine in for free when accompanied by at least two (2) paying guests at the hotel’s restaurant - F All-Day Dining for PhP1,499 nett per person for either lunch or dinner for the whole month. F1 Hotel also offers a relaxing staycation with Mother’s Day Room Package from May 10 to 17, ’17 at PhP6,700 nett per night in an overnight accommodation for their City Suite. This pampering experience comes along with one-hour in-room massage for mom, to complete the package.

Let them feel how special they are with these limited treats as you visit F1 Hotel Manila in Bonifacio Global City. To learn more, call 908-7888 or visit our website www.f1hotelmanila.com.ph.

Experience hassle-free digital transactions with UnionBank’s new e-money account

The all-new EON, an e-money account powered by UnionBank, makes every transaction easier by pioneering 'Selfie Banking' here in the Philippines through a top-of-the-line biometric authentication system. This eliminates the hassle of remembering complicated passwords while keeping the accounts more secure.

Aside from being the first of its kind in the country, the new e-money account also puts premium in the customer journey – and the most important thing is to make it accessible and convenient while making ensuring the security of your account.

From the start, EON makes getting an account as simple as dropping by the nearest convenience store—no queues, no fuss, and with little effort involved. All you need to do is go to the nearest 7-Eleven, shell out ₱150 and you're able to get the EON Starter Kit with your very own EON card with an initial load of₱50.

You can also buy it in bulk online, through Lazada. With EON being available in convenience stores and online, getting an account is a breeze and now there’s no need for you to spend countless hours in line just to fill out frustratingly long forms.

After purchasing your EON Starter Kit, you can now enjoy the most convenient digital banking experience that you'll get. Download the EON app in your Android or iOS device, fill in your account details and, voila, you can now use your app to transact online.

To know more about how EON enhances your digital banking experience, visiteonbankph.com, follow on Facebook (fb.com/eonbankph) and Twitter (@eonbankph).

Kris Aquino and Moms Unite Against Wound Infection

If you are a stay-at-home mom and you have little kids to attend to. I assumed you have a First-Aid kit for tuck somewhere inside your home. I remember the time when my kids, now all grown-ups, used to have wounds, cuts and scrapes for too much playing in the neighborhood. I used to wash their wounds with running water and put an ointment that my mother trusted for years, Fucidin. It was the only ointment that I have used for my kids wounds, with cover,  it would heal up 5 to 7 days. That's why we never ran out of Fucidin ointment at home.  And its available over-the-counter at your nearest drugstore. No need for prescription, but if the wounds get infected, that's the only time we visit the Family physician.

Kris Aquino hosts Fucidin's Moms Unite Against Wound Infection presscon on May 2 at Ascott, BGC. The event was attended by Dr. Empress Eliza C. Carlos-Villapando, M.D., DPPS; Gitte Pugholm Aabo, CEO and President of LEO Pharma, Magazine Editor, Lifestyle Writer/Blogger Ms. Frances Sales, mommy bloggers and media.

(L-R) Dr. Irene L. Gardiner Medical Engagement Manager for South Asia at Leopharma; Frances Amper-Sales, Magazine Editor, Lifestyle Writer/Blogger; Dr. Empress Eliza C. Carlos-Villapando, M.D., DPPS; Gitte Pugholm Aabo, CEO and President of LEO Pharma ; and TV Show Host Kris Aquino.



The presscon was educational and informative. Everyone shared their experience with Fucidin including Kris.

Kris Aquino goes full force against wound infection with Fucidin. Kris is well known as a celebrity mother who cares for her sons’ health and wellbeing. “I have two boys and when they get a cut or a wound, I clean it with soap and water for 15 seconds. Then, I apply Fucidin agad,” she says. “Fucidin is part of our wound care kit!”

Children are exposed to different types of wounds and scrapes because of their daily activities. Even in the most harmless-looking places, no matter how hard parents try to protect them, they can still get hurt.

Moms need to make sure the wound doesn’t get infected.  Infection occurs when bacteria enters the wound through a break on one’s skin. Bacteria may spread and lead to more serious diseases. Usually, the immediate response is to wash a wound well with soap and water. But cleaning may not be enough. It is also essential to apply a topical antibiotic like Fucidin at the first sign of wound infection.

Fusidic acid/sodium fusidate Fucidin is a powerful antibiotic that is clinically proven against wound infection. It is fast-acting, working on the infection 2 minutes upon application and deep-penetrating, reaching the skin’s deepest layer 30 minutes after application. It also helps prevent bacteria from spreading.

Fucidin comes in two variants. Fucidin cream is ideal for exposed parts of the body like the face and hands, while Fucidin ointment is ideal for dry, scaly or cracked lesions.

Like Kris, stock up on Fucidin and don’t take chances. Join the fight against wound infection! Fucidin is available in leading drugstores nationwide.

Fucidin is from LEO Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical company with a mission to help people achieve healthy skin. LEO Pharma is the pioneer in the development of fusidic acid. It has a wide range of products that are marketed in over 100 countries. LEO Pharma has more than 100 years of trusted heritage worldwide.

Fusidic acid/sodium fusidate is the generic name of Fucidin.  Fucidin is available in leading drugstores nationwide.

If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

LEO PH/FCD/11/2017 APPROVED 27042017 © LEO PHARMA 2017. ALL TRADEMARKS MENTIONED BELONG TO THE LEO PHARMA GROUP.

Find your Bliss at The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts

When was the last time you experienced bliss?

For a lot of us "bliss" is something we experience whenever we are in the comforts of our own home. That feeling of security, contentment, and relaxation--of being the real master of the house.

It is the same experience that the Bellevue Hotels and Resorts delivers whenever you check-in into one their hotels--to give you the finest service and amenities for a worthwhile and luxurious stay.

Bellevue’s service-oriented approach to Filipino hospitality is embedded in its properties such as The Bellevue Manila, The Bellevue Resort Bohol, B Hotel Alabang, and B Hotel Quezon City.

“Guest satisfaction is the new business entity,” said Mr. Patrick Chan, one of the Managing Directors of The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts. The Filipino-owned hotels and resorts group is constantly delivering world-class quality in its properties from the prime facilities down to the smallest details in the rooms where guests spend most of their stay.

Taking quality and comfortability in mind, the hotel group sourced the properties’ bedding staples from the Pacific Coast Feather Company, a US-based premium bedding solutions provider, setting a new gold standard in elevating the hotel experience in the country.

Using only the finest duck down and down feathers, the ADFC certified beddings of the properties — soft and fluffy pillows, cozy and feathery mattresses and smooth, puffy duvets — bring guests to a sense of grand harmony and comfort in their slumber. This tranquil state of repose adds an exclusive touch on a guest’s hotel experience that is uniquely Bellevue.

With the goal of constantly providing an unforgettable and relaxing hotel experience to the guests, The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts is committed and continues to raise the bar and be at par to global quality in servicing Filipino hospitality.

The must have card for the PRO Makeup Maven

I first learned how to do my own make up when I started working at a hospital. 

Hospitals aren't exactly known for being a happy place and I'm pretty sure its the last thing you'd want to be in (unless of course you are having a baby)

Somehow you get a sense of gloom from all the pale and sickly patients waiting for their turn to talk to their doctors. 

SM Beauty Section

Lifestyle Blogger Martin Andrade and SM Top Makeup Artist/Influencer Jigs Mayuga

I was assigned at the admitting section then, and I would always put on a red lipstick--make that a shiny bright red lipstick--Think MAC Russian Red. A swipe of NARS Orgasm on my cheeks, and a Maybelline mascara to wake up my tired eyes. 

I didn't do it on purpose at first, but when I started getting compliments from the doctors and even from the sick patients, I knew that my red lips somehow kinda lifted their spirits and put a smile on their faces.

Back then i could only afford drugstore makeups and it was my sister who introduced me to high end makeups like  MAC make up palette and lipsticks, CLINIQUE Black Honey lipstick when she got me some as a pasalubong.  

As the years went by, my knowledge and fascination for makeup grew, and I started to collect at least one piece from my favorite brands. I spent more time in the beauty section carefully studying each item and soon I discovered affordable and quality drugstore makeup finds like NYX, BYS, Pixi, Sleek and OFRA lipsticks. 

Now the good thing is that I dont have to buy them from different stores or order them online or from friends abroad as I used to before, all thanks to the renovation of the SM Makati Beauty section. 

The entire section was given a facelift and its become a destination of sorts for women who are looking for the latest in makeup from the most affordable to high end brands such as like MAC, Clinique, DIOR and (my favorite skincare brand!) Kiehls.

The SM Store Beauty has become my one-stop beauty department store and since there is also a Watsons store where I buy my vitamins like Berocca, Fern-C, and Cosmoskin glutathione, i dont have to go anywhere else.

Recently I discovered that I wasnt the only one fascinated by the sheer number of brands at the Sm Beauty store. It seems even the most popular celebrity stylists also choose SM for all their makeup needs.

I got to meet some of my favorites such as Jigs Mayuga, Jing Monis, Gela Laurel,  Bambbi Fuentes as SM launched the SM PRO CARD thru SM Beauty Glam Session.

Gela Laurel-Stehmeier

Model Irina Zinchenko, Make Up Artist ... Nubla, Sandra Ma and Zidjian Floro

The first SM PRO CARD is a discount card for makeup artists which entitles them to a 10% discount for purchases at the SM Beauty Section.

Glam Session Host Shamcee Supsup

The launch was attended by the Top Makeup Artists, celebrities, beauty bloggers and hosted by Ms. Bianca Valero and Shamcee Supsup.

Makeup artists know where to go when they need something for their clients and that’s The SM Store Beauty Section, the Philippines’ biggest beauty retailer. From the dazzling interiors to the sheer amount of global brands at your fingertips, SM Beauty lives up to its status as a haven for women longing for a unique beauty experience.

For 2017, makeup artists took part in a fabulous Glam Session at the SM Beauty Section of SM Makati. Guests got a peek of what’s hot right now and what to look forward to in the coming seasons in terms of makeup. Over 200 of the best makeup artists in the Philippines were in attendance during the event, which also served as a shopping party for them.

SM Beauty Glam Session was more than an event filled with beauty and glamor. It celebrated the long and solid relationship and association between SM Beauty and these makeup artists. Each makeup artist present during the event received an SM Beauty PRO-Card, which entitles him or her to a 10% discount for purchases at the SM Beauty Section. Further, the PRO-Card holders enjoy perks from the store, such as first dibs on new collections and exclusive invite to events.

Alexa Ilacad

The SM Store Beauty Section is the biggest beauty store in country offering “So Much Beauty” with the widest range of cosmetics and fragrance products in the country. The flagship store in SM Makati spans almost 2,500 square meters, housing almost 200 of the most esteemed local and global beauty brands.

The Cosmetics and Skin section are aglow with brands like Dior, MAC, Clinique, Aveda, Kiehl's, Glamglow and so much more. The luxury fragrance line up boasts of Prada, Nest, Lalique, Atelier Colognes, Thiery Mugler, Guerlain & Jean Patou among others. At SM Beauty, you can also find your favorite masstige brands, including BYS, Happy Skin, Pixi, Ofra, K-Palette, Nyx, The Body Shop and more.

Explore the world at SM Beauty, which offers the best of the best from makeup to skin care to fragrance brands. Play with textures and colors as you find your perfect look.

SM Advantage, Prestige and BDO Rewards Card holders also get exclusive discounts and promos at the The SM Store Beauty Section.






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SM Beauty Glam Session was co presented by BYS Cosmetics. Other brand sponsors include LA Girl, Max Factor, Covergirl, Maybelline, NYX, Features & Shades, Happy Skin, Burts Bees, Hask, Real Techniques, Eco Tools, Watsons, Purederm and Miine. The event was also presented by Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden and Shiseido.

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