And in an effort to be present in even more unique life experiences, Havaianas kicks off the Happy Soles campaign with a creative competition titled “Happy Soles Will Travel to Brazil.” Answer the question “If anything was possible, what would you do to make the world happy for a day?” as creatively as possible and you could get the chance to win an all-expense-paid vacation for four to the land of sunshine, Brazil.

More at their website here. A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc. is the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas. In Cebu, Havaianas is available in All Flip Flops, Rustan’s, What a Girl Wants, July, Republik, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Maribago Blue Water Resort and Abaca Boutique Resort.

To mark the notable ninth cycle of its existence, nine bars that have shaped the Philippines’ nightlife converge for four nights in one house to celebrate this monumental occasion: Formo, The Abbey, seveneightorange, Capone’s, Encore Superclub, Fiamma, NU.VO, Euphoria and VUDU. 

Wednesday, February 24: A Night of Evocative Fashion and Fierce Disco

The four-day shindig commences on Wednesday, February 24 as FABRIC heads to VUDU with a fashion show that brings together in one room today’s revered forces in fashion in honor of Alexander McQueen: Jun Escario, Oj Hofer, Protacio Empaces, Philip Rodriguez, Arcy Gayatin plus Russian designer Vanda Fondunaeva. The show will be directed by Edwin Ao, hosted by Cacay Moras and will feature the Models Association of Cebu (MAC Models) wuth accessories from OroTime and Noreen Tseng. The party continues as NU.VO resident DJ Arnel spins a magical web of 80s and 90s for more dancing and disco, hosted by the father of Philippine nightlife Mr. Louie Y and Encore’s Stephen Ku.

Thursday, February 25: Pop Punk and Rock and Roll

On Thursday, February 25, Get ready for a night of pop punk and rock with CAPONE’S and the boys of OVERTONE, hosted by Jay Server. Déjà VUDU will also feature the Purple Helmets with their take on the 80s, modern rock and new wave covers.   

Friday, February 26: Dual Level Partying with Hiphop and House

Thank your party gods it’s Friday on February 26, as ENCORE’s Sleepless DJ Ronian Poe  and FIAMMA’s RnB sensation, DJ Euric give you a double treat with Hiphop and RnB at the Main Room hosted by ENCORE’s Erik Cua and FIAMMA’s Carlo Trillo.  

Saturday, February 27: Nine acts all in celebration of one institution’s nine notable years.

The celebratory mood climaxes on Saturday, February 27 with a party that will be one for the books.  There will be history, a little bit of fantasy and a whole lot of good vibes. Together in one house will be FORMO’s Hans Congmon, the ABBEY alumni and VUDU’s Maxie Perez with premier club DJ Marlon Orellano. NBK, seveneightorange and the pioneers of house music in the country, Manolet Dario and Bombi “The Bomb” Balquiedra with the special live performances of Chico Cristobal on guitar and Bea Tantoco on vocals. All of that at the Main Room, while VUDU’s RnB prince DJ Kutlyfe at the Prive’ with Richard Sharpe on the mic.

To thank all VUDUphiles who have made 9 years possible, VUDU will have an open bar on selected drinks on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 pm until 11:00 pm. VUDU is located at the Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City and is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 6 p.m. onwards. The Notable 9 is presented by PLDT myDSL WatchPad, Gilbeys Premium Strength and Smirnoff, official residence Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino with event styling by Pink Flora Flowers & Events and also powered by Coors Light, RCTV, MAC Models and Islands Banca Cruises. For ticket inquiries and VIP Table reservations, please contact 0917 7100 400 or 0917 7100 300. For complete details, please log on to www.vudu.com.ph

Islands Souvenirs personalizes your love for Cebu

Respected personalities within the Cebuano community recently joined Islands Souvenirs to launch their new I heart Cebu campaign. Kicking off this Valentines’  season, lovers of the Queen City can now grab shirts expressing their love – with their name on it.

After all, there are so many different reasons to love Cebu, as epitomized in the campaign’s personalities, such as Polymedia Buff Jude Bacalso, Department of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, Hotelier Marco Protacio, Kitchen Queen Lita Urbina, Zee Lifestyle’s Managing Editor Katsy Borromeo, and businessman Jason Hyatt, among others.

 “I love Cebu because of the way it’s changing and moving forward in such a positive way,” Jason quips, referring to the rapidly urbanizing developments Cebu has been going through in the past years. At the same time, Ace notes, Cebu “has retained her small town warmth and friendliness”  despite all the bustling growth. In addition, Cebu has something for everyone, whether you’re a beach lover or mountaineer, whether you’re a mover and shaker or someone in search of a rest and relaxation.

Personalized shirts can be yours for not more than thirty minutes at Islands Souvenirs boutiques located in Ayala Center Cebu and SM City Cebu. It’s a unique twist to showing off some Cebuano pride with a classic, timeless look, a perfect way for lovers of the Queen City to wear their heart on their sleeve. (Photos by Joseph Ong for Islands Souvenirs)

See you there, Cebu! TapRoom, Gustavian, is located at Ma. Luisa Rd. Banilad, Cebu City. TapDeluxe Friday Night parties do not have any cover charge.

The opening of Anthill Fabric Gallery at Mariposa St., Gorordo Ave in Cebu introduced culture and style to friends, family, the local media and the most fashionable lot in Cebu. “When you enter this nest where ingenuity, fashion, culture, advocacy and art are ingeniously interwoven, you will never see a work of art and a piece of cloth the same way again,” Anya Lim said. In a way Anya Lim was right - everything that is displayed at anthill are hard to find textiles handpicked from different parts of Asia. Everything is first class and indigenous. Check out the photos from the fashion show below.

our girl Aoi in Yves Camingue

THE DESIGNERS:

Edwin Alba
Veronica Valente of Veronica’s Closet
Manuel Tumaque
Brendon Val Cenon
Marlowe Dacules
Rey Villegas
Jonas Navarro
Joseph Navales
Yves Camingue
Alejandro Godinez
Peewee Senining
Lory Villareal
Lord Maturan

So nice to Lou Malolot and KC Sabelino.

Accessories from SHANDAR

Rey Villegas and Diane Espera of SEPA

Anya Lim

“I was dead happy tired but it was all worth it!!, “ Anya said. “What should have been a surprise for my mom became more of a surprise to me! Its surreal to witness how our dreams are slowly unfolding. More than the receptive presence of an unexpected crowd, it was overwhelming to have people young and old commune in ANTHILL to support our advocacy, appreciate fashion and culture, and have loads of fun! The launch made me ecstatic for awaits ANTHILL! I can’t wait to show to the weavers how Cebu’s talented young designers the fabrics were morphed to stellar designs! Really, we all are intertwined!”

Anthill would like to thank the following:

Host: Janine Salang
Special Guests (Ribbon Cutting): Mary Anne Solomon and Annie Aboitiz
Sponsors: The Banana Booth
Cebu’s Young Designers, Models and Make-up Artists
Cebu’s Local Artists and Painters
IShow Lights and Sounds
Switch Cafe and Restobar

Special thanks to Carlo Lozano (AVP), Hannah Lim (Graphics, Design and Make-up), Odessa Bulahan (Interior Designer).

There was a silent auction that took place after the fashion show. The designers’ pieces were going to be sold from P5,000 up. Congratulations, Anthill, Anya Lim and the rest of the colony.

It is with utmost consideration that the month of February is the month of love, that Parkmall has chosen weddings as their theme. They believe that lovers only reach the truest meaning of being in love when they finally decide to spend the rest of their lives together. And planning the “big” day is no joke at all.

To help couples choose the best for their wedding, Parkmall has created an event to fit their needs. For ten days, since February 7, 2010, CFDA put on display at the mall’s beautifully decorated pond area, their selected designs for each week. As culmination, there will be a fashion show happening at the end of the exhibit, which is on Sunday, the 28th of February.

To bring to life every girl’s dream of becoming her own princess on her wedding day, MAC models will walk the ramp, wearing the different masterpieces of designers. Three segments of designs will be showcased, the Bridesmaid collection, the Destination weddings collection and the Grand Traditional weddings collection. The fashion show is set to provide a variety of choices for brides who may have chosen to veer away from the traditional weddings and have opted fora more colorful and playful ambience for her wedding. It is our aim to be able to help bride hopefuls in their vision of looking their best on their wedding day.

So experience the culture and a fairytale coming true. Witness Cebuano talent and beauty. Parkmall is located at Ouano Avenue, Mandaue Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines (across Cebu International Convention Center - CICC).

Saloon
Inspired by all things synonymous with wild west glamour with a casual element, cancan ruffles and saloon frills detail shoulders, necklines and sleeves contrasted against eyelets, studding and lace up details. Prints are washed out, dip-dyed and faded. Dirty washed florals are dip-dyed, checked shirts are faded and muted in khaki greens and greyed blue. Motifs are horse, mustang and stallion inspired, taking centre stage on tee’s and jumpers with horseshoe prints highlighting the washed out colour palette. Footwear includes customized cowboy boots and new biker inspiration.

Parisienne
This trend is all about posh luxury mixed with an element of French kookiness. Inspired by all the signature brands that epitomize French Chic - think Chanel, Lanvin, YSL and Hermes. Details are fussy with ruffles, rosettes, bows and ribbon. Shapes are tailored to neat waisted pencil skirts, prim fitted shorts and classic French trench coats. Prints are kooky t-shirt motifs, spots and polka dots and styled with Hermes type printed scarves, fascinators and tarnished silver chains….Vive la France!

Downtown
A look inspired by the downtown cool aesthetic. Taking the lead from luxury sportswear, it is an effortless look of laid back urban style. This trend has a distinct 90’s feel, the era when brands such as DKNY and Calvin Klein first made their name for taking sportswear to a new luxurious level. This trend focuses on computer generated imagery, with high performance finishes, mesh inserts mixed with super sharp tailoring and metallic finishes.

Bandaged Strap Tunic with Alexus Chelsea boot

Topshop is located at 1/F Paseo Solana, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City.

From couple shirts to matching bracelets, there’s nothing more fun than dressing up to match your partner.

This Valentine’s Day, gear up for your date by bringing out your shared sense of style. Match the colorful worlds at your feet with select styles of Havaianas, and add more happiness and romance to your relationship.

So whether your little rendezvous will happen in the city or out-of-town, here are some chic style suggestions to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.

Take Me to the Beach

Most couples head to the beach for a little rest and recreation on V-Day. And why not! The beach has always been a good place to walk around in style. This love month, bring out the flowing sundresses for the women and the comfortable linen for the men and match it with their favorite Havaianas flip-flops. For the beach bums, choose bright colors such as the yellow Havaianas Brasil Logo for men and the yellow Havaianas Slim Jelly for women. Havaianas Batik for men and burnt orange Havaianas Fit for women is an equally bright combination.

Put Me on the Mountain Top

More active couples may choose to spend their romantic date in the mysterious highlands of Tagaytay or Baguio. Commune with nature in matching khaki pants paired with earth-colored Havaianas flip-flops such as the dark brown Havaianas Top for men and the dark brown Havaianas High Light for women. You can answer the call of the wild by pairing the white Havaianas Casual for men with the white Havaianas Slim Animals for women.

The City is Where I Want to Be

Going on a little trip around town may be the best option for laid-back couples who do not want to plan for an out-of-town trip. The city has a lot of undiscovered sites for the fun-loving couple. To have a nice, comfy and stylish day in the city, get adorable, matching shirts and a pair of his-and-hers Havaianas flip-flops, such as the Havaianas Brasil Flag. You can also trek out at night with glow-in-the-dark styles such as the white Havaianas 4 Nite for men and the black Havaianas Fun for women. Traditional couples will not go wrong with the red Havaianas Top for men and the red Havaianas Slim Etnics for women.

Chic Romance

Being in love will never be out of fashion, but the best relationships are when you and your partner are in-sync emotionally and physically. Romantic, stylish partnerships go a long way so always put your best foot forward.

Buy only original Havaianas at authorized retail outlets. A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc. is the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas. In Cebu, Havaianas is available at All Flip-Flops in Ayala Center Cebu and SM City, Rustan’s, What a Girl Wants, July, Republik, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Maribago Blue Water Resort and Abaca Boutique Resort. For more information, please visit www.havaianas.com.

► Thursday, February 11, 2010
DejaVUDU Thursday featuring THE SAVAGE VIETCH PROJECT - the guitar/ acoustic duo from Seattle, Washington

To get to know them better click on link below:
www.tsvp.us

Savage’s humorous outlook weaves through the songs taking Veitch’s pain and making you smile. Every song changes feel but one consistent thread is that they all make you want to sing along.

NO DOOR FEE.

A BACK TO BACK RnB Valentines Weekend at VUDU!

► Friday, February 12, 2010
The ANNUAL TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY: wear your colors to an all night HIPHOP and sexy RnB

Who said Valentines was for couples only?

Dress fashionably.
Dress appropriately.

Just like last year’s Traffic Light party, the dress code follows:

GREEN = All systems are a go. Single and ready to mingle.
YELLOW = It maybe complicated, but definitely ready to have fun.
RED = In a relationship. Maybe next year.

So, what’s it gonna be?

with VUDU’s resident DJs Marlon and Kutlyfe at the Main Room for a night of sexy RnB! and Maxie at the Prive’

also powered by: RHIPSTOP SOUL

Door fee:
Php 200 all access

Click link below for more details at their Facebook event

► Saturday, February 13, 2010
ALL BLACK VALENTINES BALL

Wear black.
Bring your dates.
It’s going to be a one wicked weekend.

Another night of nonstop HIPHOP and sexy RnB
with DJ Marlon Orellano and KUTLYFE at the Main Room

and Maxie Perez at Prive for serious house mixes.

Vudu is located at Crossroads, Banilad.  For table reservations and inquiries: VUDU.Cebu@gmail.com. Telephone: (032) 420 7070 or 236 7700 (office hours) / 234 0836 (bar hours) / Please contact ☎ 0917 7100 400.

Cover Charge:
Php 400 Dual Access Loft & Penthouse

Tables:

Php 5,000
Cocktail Table
Good for 5 waived cover charge
Choice of Smirnoff or Jose Cuervo

Php 10,000
Couch
Good for 10 waived cover charge
Choice of Smirnoff or Jose Cuervo

Php 15,000
The Foyer Couch
Good for 10 waived cover charge
Choice of Johnnie Walker Gold or Grey Goose

The Loft Penthouse is located at the Skyrise Blg, Asia Town IT Park, Cebu. For tickets & table reservation please call 09087322444 & 09214797510