Fountain of Youth

The skin is the largest organ of our body.  In the world of beauty, our skin are as precious as diamonds. Without doubt, history has celebrated women blessed with the essence of its beauty.  All over the world, having beautiful, radiant and flawless skin is like being in the state of eternity.  One race admired for this type of skin are the Japanese.  Their women are deemed as one of the most beautiful ever existed.  Known for their porcelain-like beauty, the world has wondered how they found ‘key to the fountain of youth’.
What's their secret? Manila can now experience the best of western technology and eastern practices at The Mariko Skin & Body Centre from Tokyo, Japan. They believe in the pursuit for eternal beauty.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN FOR ALL AGES
Japanese women are deemed as, having the most beautiful skin. Japanese Technology in facial care and products is by far one of the best in the world.Mariko Skin & Body Centre offers the science of Japanese Dermatology which offer scientifically proven skin care solutions for men and women of varying skin types and conditions. A collection of the finest and carefully formulated skin and body treatments formulated in Japan is for the woman who is committed to stay beautiful at any age.
Mariko caters to the specific needs of each generation - the young, the middle-aged and the older, more graceful women. The treatment prices are very affordable for anyone’s budget and what’s better is that you get the best results. A facial treatment will only cost you 99 pesos at least. Skin treatments such as Age-Less Facial Treatment, Acne Cure Treatment and Pure White Skin Treatments are scientifically and dermatologically proven to give great results. State-of-the-art Fraxelight Lasers, Ultrasound and Radiofrequency (RF) are also available. One need not worry about expensive price tags, the Acne Cure Facial Treatment is only P149.00, Fraxelight Laser Acne treatment at P2550 and its complementing treatment, the Pure White Medical Peel for scar removal is only P1650. A small price to pay for a whole new world of confidence. Candidates for treatment are those who have blackheads, whiteheads and larger spots on face and sometimes on the neck, upper chest, back and upper arms. All treatments uses U.S FDA approved lasers and products. When you choose to be beautiful, you choose to be happy and confident. Beautiful skin enhances people's lives. The Mariko Tokyo Skin & Body Centre aims to practically enhance one's beauty and bring out the best in the new you.

MARIKO SKIN & BODY CENTRE IS LOCATED AT THHE FOLLOWING BRANCHES:
MAKATI – G/F, LPL Manor, L.P Leviste street, Salcedo Village Tel. 5532397
GREENHILLS – G/F, Richbelt Terraces, Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan City Tel. 7259406
MANDALUYONG – G/F, Maysilo St., Mandaluyong Circle(Mandaluyong City Hall) Tel. 4775736
PASAY CITY – G/F, Holiday Plaza, Arnaiz St. cor. F.B Harrisson, Pasay City Tel. 5521402

A Mann for all seasons

Local men's shoes in Manila taken a new turn from classic and simple to modern and uber stylish. SM Department Store's in house shoe brand Salvatore Mann is leading local menswear shoes into style forward shoe-stopping fashion.  Inspired by leading global trends, the noteworthy brand is leveling up by creating off-the-runway pieces that will surely update one's style.  Shot at the Ronac Gallery by up and coming photographer Nico Villegas, makeup by Bobby Carlos and styled by this author, the cold and cool imagery takes off with a modern feel of menswear fashion today. From runway to reality, the season's most wanted colors, textures and styles are presented irresistably affordable and chic.  The modern man need not worry about having to pay so much to get good quality and stylish shoes--Salvatore Mann is the modern day solution in stepping up to the times and to menswear's day to day fashion. 

Tailored tapered elegance.

Jet-setting style with model Pedro Mologni.

Relaxed chic with model Drew Rivera.

Salvatore Mann is exclusively available in all SM Department stores nationwide.

Fallon Calling

In the ever changing world of fashion, the current trend in on the radar accessories are the chic and affordable. FALLON, a lower-priced diffusion collection of graphic and layerable pieces is the toast of publications worldwide. Distinct and cutting edge, these interesting elements of style add a fashionable twist and highlight to any look or ensemble. Far from the mainstream and ordinary, the brand has an appealing penchant for the uncommon. FALLON men’s Spring 2011 launched with a group of strong, streamlined, modernized classics in slick metals and colors and a runway collaboration with menswear designer, Tim Hamilton.
Creator and Designer Dana Lorenz has collaborated with ready to wear designers such as Proenza Schouler and Thakoon for runway, and occasionally does limited edition capsule collections for retailers such as Opening Ceremony and J.Crew.   Dana has been recognized by Italian Vogue as one of their “New Talents” featured in the magazine and at Milan Fashion Week and was recently nominated for the 2010 CFDA Swarovski Access.

 

Fallon is available in CURA V at the 2F Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati city.

Light and Shade

Manila's menswear retail fashion scene is taking the big leap style-forward.  Wharton by Rajo Laurel is taking gray matters seriously with his Holiday 2011 collection.  Entitled "CHIAROSCURO", the latest from the designer brand emphasizes on modern neutrals(gray) with hints of muted tones such as blue and plum.  Masculine detailing through the use of gross grain ribbon is presented in impressive blocking.  Fabrication displays a surface play with texture on both light and shade. Giving the cut-out like illusion, the refreshing pattern appeal is a refreshing take in styling the modern man.  Evidently chic are the inventive faux suspenders that highlight these pieces which can practically worn from day to night. The man about town is trendy and cool with these holiday must-have that make a subtle statement of contemporary menswear.

W by Rajo Laurel is available in all major SM department stores.

Bright Matters

If you're tired of wearing your fail safe neutrals all time, then here is something you might want to think about. KATE SPADE NEW YORK celebrates  HOLIDAY 2011 with party dresses, to sparkling gems, shoes and bright bags, in a season of color. Popping up with interesting prints and hues, the brand is set to grace every event or activity with quirky ladylike style. This holiday, KATE SPADE NEW YORK is fashioning our wardrobes with a variety of bright ideas as the festivities begin to unfold. Have a little fun reinventing your holiday look with playful ideas and welcome the holidays in living color.

In the Philippines, Kate Spade is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.