Ipanema's Colorful Sea Collection

A Sea of Style

Ipanema Gisele Bundchen launches new “Colorful Sea” collection

Ipanema, Brazil. The mere mention of this tropical paradise evokes images of pristine beaches, cool, blue waters, rhythmic samba grooves, and beautiful people—the stuff summertime dreams are made of. Make this summer fantasy come alive as renowned footwear brand Ipanema launches its latest GB collection dubbed as “Colorful Sea”, endorsed by Brazilian goddess and world’s most successful supermodel, Gisele Bundchen!

With its uber-chic look and feel, the Ipanema GB (Gisele Bündchen) line is remarkable not only for its hip design, unmatched style and high quality, but also for being an important medium for eco-awareness.

A devoted environmentalist, Gisele Bündchen actively adheres to her role as UN ambassador by using each GB collection to raise funds and awareness for specific eco-causes. The 2010 “Colorful Sea” collection supports the preservation of Brazil’s turtle population as well as the welfare of our own local marine life.

With this latest collection’s ocean-inspired theme and advocacy, fans of the GB line are treated to the cool, vibrant colors and soothing oceanic designs of the “Colorful Sea” flip-flop models, once again calling to mind the Ipanema beach fantasy that we all long for:

Looking for a sure-fire way to stand out among the crowd? The wedged “Plataforma” sandal gives you a satisfying height boost while giving lush comfort to your feet with its stylish curves.

The Colorful Sea “Thong Fem” exudes pure class and grace, adding an extra touch of tropic sophistication to your wardrobe, perfect for casual strolls or romantic evenings.

Make your everyday strolls come alive with the “Kirey”, featuring cool colors and an ergonomic design—perfect for hot fashionistas on the go!

Make everyday feel like a relaxing stroll to the beach with the new Colorful Sea “Sand Fem”, featuring stylish straps and stunning colors that truly captivate. Dress your feet in style!

Be a beach goddess anywhere you are with the “Sandal Star Fem”. With its luxurious strap design and eye-catching emblem, you will surely grab the spotlight whatever your outfit.

With its vibrant colors and uber-tropical design, the new “Star Thong Fem” will bring out the adventurous streak in you. Grab every color to match any outfit, and be a bona-fide head turner.

special edition of Ipanema thong with swarovzki crystals

Another Heavenly Treat...

A combination of four kinds of chocolate goodness in every mouthful - chocolate brownie, mousse, ganache and curls.

Valentine Cake from Red Ribbon

Chocolate Walnut Fudge by Red Ribbon...

INDULGE IN A 5-STAR DESSERT WITH THE NEW RED RIBBON CHOCOLATE WALNUT FUDGE WITH HERSHEY’S DARK CHOCOLATE

Over the years, Red Ribbon Bakeshop has come to be known as the leader and innovator in cakes. With its best-tasting signature cakes like the Black Forest, Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Marjolaine that Filipinos have come to love and enjoy, Red Ribbon has become an essential part of every gathering. Aside from these signature cakes, Red Ribbon has not failed to surprise us year after year with innovative and delightful cake offerings that have instantly become dessert favorites and instant additions to any gathering—from the family favorite S’mores Chocolate Cake to the feel-good comfort of Cookies and Cream with Oreo and, most recently, White Forest which brings everyone’s favorites together.

As we usher in the Holiday Season, all of us are bound to be looking for that extra special cake for the season’s much-anticipated gatherings with family and friends or to gift to our loved ones. And, just as we thought we’ve seen and tasted everything, Red Ribbon caps off the year with yet another delightful offering, perfectly in time for the season of giving and celebration—the new Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate.

Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate is Red Ribbon’s newest addition to its Premium Selection line. It is made of a layer of creamy chocolate mousse on a bed of moist fudgy brownie, both loaded with chopped walnuts and finished with dark chocolate ganache, sprinkles and long chocolate curls all made with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate to make it even more irresistible.

So, as this season calls for a more special dessert for our gatherings and gifting needs, we need not look further than Red Ribbon’s new Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate. This ultimately indulgent cake is guaranteed to make any gathering more special.

The new Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate is available in all Red Ribbon stores and select booths for P680.00. Offered only this holiday season, it’s the perfect ending to any celebration.

Another Christmas Cake....

A VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT WITH RED RIBBON’S SANTA’S WISH CAKE

Make your loved ones delightfully merry this holiday season with a unique gift as Red Ribbon Cakes by Design introduces a beautiful cake made especially for your Christmas festivities, the Santa’s Wish cake.

Inspired by the beloved icons of Christmas, Santa Claus, with his cherry-red hat, twinkling eyes and fluffy white beard, who brings joy and cheer to children and adults alike and Christmas trees that call to mind the one standing proudly in your home, Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish cake lets your loved ones revel in the joy of the Christmas spirit unlike any other. A truly special holiday cake, the Santa’s Wish cake is sure to bring much delight to any Christmas celebration.

Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish cake is made with moist and dense rhum butter cake with a layer of creamy caramel filling and covered in soft and smooth icing. The deliciously festive flavors combine for a true Christmas symphony of taste, certain to elicit appreciation from your loved ones this season.

To help you avoid the Christmas rush, Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish cake will be available on a pre-order basis at any Red Ribbon store from November 27 – December 15. Order now and add an extra special touch to your gift with a personal dedication on the cake.

Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish cake will be available off-the-shelf in all Red Ribbon stores from December 22 – 24 at only P550.

SHOES...SHOES...ON SALE

So many shoes... so little time :)

VNC celebrates its MID YEAR Sale!
Satisfy your foot fetish with up-to-the-minute trends
at half the price! Get strapped with fab finds at 70% off!

Visit VNC at Robinsons Galleria, Glorietta III, Robinsons Place
Manila, TriNoma, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center,
Shangri-La Plaza Mall and SM North Edsa Annex.


Sale Period: starts June 26, 2009

Blue Water Day Spa Event

Last Tuesday, February 24, we (a few invited bloggers, thanks to Noemi Dado) attended an event which I've been waiting for, the grand opening of Blue Water Day Spa at Capitol Hills in Quezon City. Even though I'm coming down with a flu, (I took meds to ease the body pains I'm having) still I insisted that I should attend this event. Hubby and I are actually arguing about it. When he finally agreed to let me attend, drove fast to fetch Chats and just in time, we were able to catch Piolo Pascual before he leaves the venue. After the ambush picture-taking, we toured the place.

This is such a nice spa to visit. Since hubby and I frequent this place because of the resto at the roof deck (with the view of the whole Metro Manila), now hubby can stay there and drink all he can while I'll have my day at the spa. Or maybe both of us can try and go for a massage.

Here are some of the pics...


the reason why I attended the event...Piolo Pascual with moi and Chats






facade at night time


Executive Room


foot spa and facial area


the lobby

For inquiries, visit bluewaterdayspa.com

Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Collection Launch

Last Thursday, February 19, I was invited by a good friend, LadyCess to attend another bloggers' event. This time a fashion show featuring a new line of fashionable flip-flops made in Brazil. Actually, it was the launch of Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Seeds Collection. It was held at Le Souffle at The Fort. Good thing I attended, I met my fellow mommy-bloggers and new friends. And the food was great so with the party. We watched the Philippine Ballet Theater members (wearing Ipanema flip-flops) do their interpretative dance accompanied by a Brazilian music. Had so much fun. We even took home a pair of Ipanema slippers. Not only that, we get to meet the President of ELRO Corporation, Mr. Francisco Elizalde, exclusive distributor of the said brand. The slippers are all designed by renowned supermodel and environmentalist Gisele Bundchen.

mommy-bloggers' night out...


Aiza, Cess, Mr. Elizalde, moi, Julie and Cookie





samples of Ipanema GB Seeds Collection

Ipanema is exclusively distributed in the country by ELRO Commercial and Industrial Corporation. Ipanema GB Seeds Collection for women are available in SM Department Store, Shoe Salon, Chocolate Clothing Company, Red Alert, Landmark, Freeway, Planet Sports, Crossings, Brent and Chloe in Pampanga, Stand and Stride in Cabanatuan, Chimes Davao, 25^th Avenue Square Naga, Basix Bacolod and for other boutiques nationwide, kindly check the complete list at www.ipanemaphils.com.

Weekend Snapshot: Pantene Bloggers' Party

Last Friday, I attended a bloggers' party sponsored by Pantene at Taste Asia (Mall of Asia). As usual, there's so much good food, drinks overflowing and wonderful people around. Thanks to Aileen Apolo for the invite. Check her site for the monthly bloggers' event. There's another one coming up this 31st.

At the party, I met newbie bloggers as well as the old-timers. We had some chikahan (chats) and picture-taking. I grabbed this photo courtesy of Mitch, a mommy-blogger I finally met at the party. She came all the way from Subic just to attend this event.

The Philippine Blog Awards 2

This post is my vote for the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards.

I am supporting Heart of Rachel. The blog which brings so much cheer to me and my fellow mommy-bloggers. Rachel's site shares so many new things from parenting, child-rearing, cooking tips and recipes, gardening, travels, education, new good finds, a little on sports and a journal of her family activities. The said site is a recipient of countless awards from fellow-bloggers. Rachel has posted 541 posts for the current year and has generated so much traffic in her site.

A very thoughtful, caring, sweet, soft-spoken lady, Rachel is a devoted wife and a very loving mom to her only child.

Please support her and vote for her blog, Heart of Rachel for the Bloggers' Choice Award. For the mechanics, please check it out here.

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Weekend Snapshot: Parties, Parties at Taste Asia

Posted below are pics taken during the first Coke Party for Bloggers, the Pond's Event (introducing the age miracle cream) and the 2nd Coke Party for the Awarding of Winners on the Coke video blog contest, which I attended. And I can say I really enjoyed attending the Coke events which gave me a chance to bond with fellow bloggers. It's also great to see friends in San Miguel, together with Taste Asia, they provide good food and overflowing drinks (kidded that they should have ordered to moi, am wholesaler of San Mig beers, he he). And of course, am drooling over the very yummy ice cream cake which they served during the 1st and recent Coke events.

ice cream cake


more drinks, thanks to San Miguel


our take-home during the 2nd Coke event


fillet mignon


baked mussels


chicken cordon bleu


camaron rebosado


cases of coke zero were given away to each guests
during the 1st Coke event last June


checking the tone, during the Pond's event


Pond's Institute staff checking my skin's moisture


bloggers watching the band


red carpet entrance to Taste Asia