And we quote, “The social web is now buzzing with the latest toy that Apple has brought into our tech-driven lives. Ah, yes. The iPad. Win an iPad contests clutter the internet nowadays and I’m quite certain that this online gamer community site is giving away an iPad as well. Novelty, you say? Perhaps. But this doesn’t take away the fact that a lot of folks want to own one — FREE, nonetheless! I do know one person who can’t be bothered with these iPad contests since she already has one. Heh. See me turn green with envy. Gah. Anyway, rather than dwell on that, let’s see how we can actually get one from Lewis & Pearl.”

Lewis & Pearl definitely hits the right note as they invite you guys to rock out your quirks and what nots all in the name of an iPad. Learn more now!

Warning: Press release ahead.

Lewis & Pearl Says: The Real You Rocks!

It’s not easy growing up. Things seem to transform overnight—priorities change, toys get old and boys get interesting, new responsibilities appear and clothes all of a sudden don’t fit right. Add to that the world’s expectations about how a girl is supposed to look, act and be, and you end up with a time of your life that seems less fun than it is frustrating.
Perfect is Boring!

One thing that all teenage girls should keep in mind though, is that nobody’s perfect–not the highest-paid movie star or the most in-demand supermodel. Everybody has their own little quirks - habits or traits that are unique to you. Teen star Miley Cyrus loves ketchup so much, she drinks it straight from the bottle! Even supermodel Tyra Banks has said that she was a “sick-looking beanpole” growing up. In fact, it’s a person’s quirks that make her interesting. It gives her something to laugh about with friends, endears her to the people who know her well, and makes her special.

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Lewis & Pearl believes that girls should be proud of their quirks, and have the confidence to let the world know all about her fabulously imperfect self!

The cologne brand’s newest campaign, called “The Real You Rocks!” highlights this message. The television ad, featuring an exciting young cast, celebrates the lead character Angel’s quirks. An innovative online campaign on www.lewisandpearl.com, Facebook and Friendster allows girls to shout out their quirks and have other users vote on them. There are also on-ground activities that encourage “barkadas” to proudly share their quirks with their friends. At stake for girls who tell others why they rock are Apple iPads and barkada mobile phones if their quirks are chosen by the community and by Lewis & Pearl.

With over a dozen different scents, Lewis & Pearl has a fragrance that will suit any girl’s quirky side. And with the easy freshness that its Colognes and Body Mists bring, any girl can find the confidence to be refreshingly real.

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Show how YOU rock by shouting out your quirks; and get a chance to win an Apple iPad.

Celebrity Quirks: Nobody’s Perfect!
Most people don’t know that Hillary Duff collects cookbooks, but has never used a recipe from any of them. And even the most hard-core of Twilight fans are probably unaware that hunky Robert Pattinson whistles while he walks—they just think he’s pouting!
The biggest stars have their quirks, but we still love them. The truth is that everyone does. Quirks—those little traits that only YOU have—are what make everybody who they are!

Lewis & Pearl, the leading cologne brand for teens, has gathered a list of stars and their quirks. Read on to learn what they are!
Teen superstar Miley Cyrus loves Heinz ketchup so much she drinks it straight from the bottle! On the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Miley said “there’s nothing odd” about her unusual taste. “If it tastes good, what does it matter?” she said, adding, “It’s half the calories.”
There are a lot of Paparazzi photos of Robert Pattinson with his lips in a sexy pout. And that’s because he whistles while he walks! Many Twilight fans who’ve actually seen him do it thinks it’s very endearing.

“I hop like a bunny when I’m happy. I get a bit childlike,” said pop singer Katy Perry in the February issue of Glamour magazine.
Former The O.C. actress Rachel Bilson admitted to Cleo magazine that she has “lots of weird habits,” and the one she’s most embarrassed about is dancing by herself. Her fave music to dance to? Britney Spears!

Every time local TV host Bianca Gonzalez travels to a different city, she makes sure she takes home a personalized keepsake. “I collect cartwheel shots!” she told Candy magazine.

Nicole Kidman likes doing household chores! The Oscar winner revealed to People mag that she “loves putting clothes in the washing machine. I would always do the washing growing up—that was one of my jobs,” and added, “I quite like ironing shirts.”
Supermodels have perfect bodies, right? Well, Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova has literally no belly button. Her reps said her beauty quirk happened when she had an umbilical hernia during her childhood and her parents had it operated.

Filipina actress Iza Calzado is a cake monster! “I like to eat cake straight from the box without slicing it,” she told Inquirer’s Dolly Carvajal.
Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has an interesting favorite snack. “I’ve really gotten into celery with peanut butter. It’s one of the best things and it’s really healthy,” he told Candy.

Almost everybody wishes they had slim ankles. But not Jennifer Lopez. “People say they like thin ankles, but for me it’s always been a weird thing,” she told Candy about her body part that she’d like to change.

Superstar or not, your very own quirks are what make you extra special. Have the confidence to shout them out to the world with the freshness of Lewis and Pearl Cologne. Remember, the real you rocks!

Find out more when you visit:
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Show how YOU rock by shouting out your quirks; and get a chance to win an Apple iPad.

We agree that it seems quite simple enough so go and give it a shot and true enough, we concur that “Raffles are so much fun”. Good luck and have fun!

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Looking forward to hear from you!

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.