The best is yet to come

“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.”  — Edgar Allan Poe

Transforming traditional weddings into fabulously chic affairs is just one of the few brilliant ideas that Hoseki, one of the country’s premier jewelry salons, does as it continues to push the envelope in haute couture. As a testament, Hoseki recently launched its dazzling collection of Filipiniana, Oriental and Avant Garde-inspired art pieces in a stylish and beyond modern wedding fashion show dubbed as Wedding of the Future...Now. The fabulous event was led by the multi-awarded Faico, his charming wife Zabeth Co and their exceptional designers Knoi Esmane and Shamaine Ng. The night glistened with vibrant pearls, diamonds and jades perfectly adorned by Hoseki models garbed in stunning creations by world-class couturiers Wilhelm Chua, Debbie Co and Ditas Sandico-Ong.

A riveting play of multi-faceted art and vibrant colors, the event was well-attended by Manila’s social elite, luminaries and celebrities including taipan Lucio Tan’s wife Carmen and daughter Irene Tan Luy, Baby Llamas, former Bb. Pilipinas Universe Miriam Quiambao, Credit Suisse president Ray Chan, Hoseki Woman 2006 Nikki Chong and Hoseki Woman 2006 and 2008 and Philippine Cancer Society’s Best Dressed Awardee Marivic Magdrigal Vasquez. The evening sparkled even more with the introduction of Ms. Philippines World and Philippine Cancer Society’s Best Dressed awardee Eimee Cragun as the Hoseki 2008 Woman of The Year and who recently came home with the bacon from a competition in St. Petersburg, Leningrad, Russia.

The event was made possible with generous sponsors including Credit Suisse, PGA Cars, L’Oreal Philippines and Philippine Wine Merchants.

Congratulations!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Roman Azanza, socialite Edith Rabat, designer Criselda Lontok, super executive Sharon Tan, Jennifer Alonte and Butch Bonsol.

Advance birthday greetings to Dr. Lyra Ruth Clemente-Chua, Papal awardee Susan del Rosario, fitness expert Cory Quirino, tycoon John Gokongwei Jr., former Press Secretary Rod Reyes, Jay Litton and handkerchief king of the Philippines Ramon Shing, Aug. 11; George Lopez, Tito Tesoro, actor Aga Mulach and Ramon Zaragosa, Aug. 12; ABS-CBN big boss Gabby Lopez, Baby Araneta and Marilou Soriano, Aug. 13; former Rep. Joe Zubiri, business scion Beaver Lopez, restaurateur Beng Dee, designers Noli Hans and Auggie Cordero, Aug. 14; socialite Asunta Bilbao and actress Pinky de Leon, Aug. 15; Baby Almendras, STAR columnist Rod Nepomuceno and BPI president Aurelio “Gigi” Montinola III, Aug. 16.

So, how was your week?

(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)