Stellar scent-sation

What scent does the man about town need this 2012? 212 VIP MEN by Carolina Herrera is the new masculine fragrance that completes the 212 VIP universe and represents the style and attitude of VIP men in New York.  The new scentsation defines the ideal and stylish
212 VIP man who is charismatic, fun, elegant, sophisticated, desired and envied. The fragrance is an explosive cocktail of vodka with frozen mint, lime caviar and vibrant spices inspired by the scent and attitude of the most exclusive parties definitely making him the center of attention. The unique scent comes in a ultra chic bottle with a metallic silver shape and magnetic cap providing the polished, finishing touch worth of stellar attraction.. 212 VIP MEN Eau de Toilette is available in two sizes: 100 ml (P4,670) and 50 ml (P3,540). The range also includes a 212 VIP MEN aftershave lotion 100 ml (P3,140), 212 VIP MEN deo stick 75 gr (P1,560) and a 212 VIP MEN deo Spray 150 ml (P1,450).

Available in all leading department stores nationwide.

Breaking boundaries

Hollywood celebrities are slowly making a strong presence the world of Philippine advertising. Fashion retailing in the past year has introduced global artists in the local landscape as their face for branding. Recently, Philippines’ longest revered denim brand, JAG Jeans unveiled Hollywood's bad girl turned good as their latest endroser--Lindsay Lohan. The perfect match to introduce JAG Jeans’ new line of female denims, all showcasing a femme fatale take on denim fashion, Lindsay Lohan’s life of the wild side becomes a natural fit for JAG Jeans’ collection of rebel classics. Ferocious animal prints, sleek and slinky silhouettes of skinny jeans, cheeky shorts, and flamboyant flairs, peppered by subtle nicks, tears and fade washes, JAG Jeans have created a look displaying the strength of the modern Filipina.
JAG Jeans has been one of the driving force in introducing upcoming denim styles, washes, and silhouettes in the mainstream scene. The reputable brand has paved the way for local retail in capitalizing on new breakthroughs and techniques of washing, constructing, detailing, and packaging denim. It's no surprise that Lindsay Lohan, Hollywood’s enduring Bad Girl, becomes the new face of the Philippines’ own maverick denim brand.
What's also new aside from its controversial celebrity endorser to its sensational new collection, JAG Jeans updates its home website, www.jag-jeans.com.

New Year, New You

Health is wealth. This 2012, Devarana Spa brings the holistic health prevention retreat to protect body, mind and skin through a series of Season Change Haven Programs includes Fedora Retreat, Umbrella Sanctuary and Cardigan Hideaway. Each program combines the balancing life force spa treatments that help to improve your harmony and well.

There are three programs to choose from.  First, is the Fedora Retreat Program which will protect you from all uncomfortable concerns due to warm weather. Start Fedora Retreat Program with relaxing Yellow-Colour Therapy Hot Bath to slightly help boosting your food appetizer. Followed by Green Tea, Turmeric and Charcoal Body Scrub to brighten your skin, deep cleanse the skin pores and protect the complexion from UV ray and complete the program with Swedish massage, using Aromatic Tea Tree essential scent to assist in strengthening your immune system. Secondly, is the Umbrella Sanctuary Program assists in preventing you from monsoon blue and balancing your life energy through natural Green-Colour Hot Bath, Sea Salt and Tea Tree Body Scrub, Devarana Signature Massage and Passive Yoga Stretching. And lastly, the Cardigan Hideaway is an ideal spa retreat to warm you up , to strengthen your immune system and to deeply nourish your skin during the visit of chilly weather. Cardigan Hideaway Program relieves you from depression and fatigue from cold weather with Thai Herbal Coffee Bath. Then it gets your skin prepped and protected with Detoxifying Cocoa Caffeine & Vanilla Body Wrap and Reviving Source Facial Mask. It enhances your detoxifying experience with Aromatic Contouring and Detoxifying Massage.
The series of Season Change Haven Programs will rebalance and recharge your body and mind during weather variation. You will look good and feel great from the beginning of the year and beyond.  Perfect to start the year by feeling and looking good, these wonderful programs are available in all Devarana Spa's worldwide.

January 2012 Magazine Covers in the Philippines

2012 welcomes new beginnings as ideas, concepts and creativity forms optimistic visuals for the months ahead.  Fashion and lifestyle looks back to last years news and a perspective of the things to come.  On the covers are the hottest celebrities and 2011's personalities who have made the Philippine proud such as Manny Pacquiao, Miss World first runner-up Gwendoline Ruais and Miss Universe third runner-up Shamsey Supsup.

The new sexy with television's primetime superstars Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo.

Gorgeous actress Bea Alonzo.

Hearthrob Sam Milby.

Ferocious sophistication of Ellen Adarna.

Queen of all media Kris Aquino.

Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao with Miss Universe third runner up
Shamsey Supsup.

Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao with Miss World 1st Runner Up Gwendoline Ruais.

International superstar and Penshoppe endorser Mauro Maurer.

The next matinee idol, actor Xian Lim.

Preview milestone

The first day of the year marks the beginning of great things to come.  Having worked in the publishing industry for more than a decade, local fashion celebrates the beauty of metamorphosis every so often when a star is transformed into an icon.   Starting the year with a bold statement is Preview magazine's Jan-Feb 2012 issue with global superstar Charice Pempengco on the cover.  The premiere fashion bible has done it again by successfully re-imaging and pushing the envelope by revisioning a "celebrity" into a muse of style.  In this issue, Charice is reinvented fashion forward by a great team composed of photographer Mark Nicdao, makeup artist Juan Sarte, stylist Liz Uy and hairstylist by Buen Rodriguez all under the direction of Vince Uy.  The international sensation who has placed the Philippines once again on the map in the entertainment world, looks impeccably stylish wearing Spring-Summer 2012 forecast.  One of the notable covers this author has seen in years, Preview deserves an applause for this monumental achievement that's truly the new benchmark and inspiration not just in the local publishing industry but Manila's fashion landscape as well.  Cheers and Happy New Year to all :-)