Roaring '20s at Villa Escudero

“A good marriage is at least 80 percent good luck in finding the right person at the right time. The rest is trust.”  — Nanette Newman

Well-known society couple Rosita “Itas” Escudero and William “Bill” Hensley Serumgard, who have been enjoying over 40 years of togetherness, were recently feted to a joint birthday bash with a 1920’s theme party. Held at the family’s sprawling Villa Escudero property, the celebration was brilliantly organized by the couple’s dapper son Kirk Anthony and his lovely wife jewelry designer Ciara Marasigan with the full support of party giver extraordinaire Ado Escudero. Family, relatives and close friends truly enjoyed a splendid night of merriment replete with an audio-visual presentation of the couple’s globe-trotting life together, the enthralling serenade by the UST Conservatory of Music and the rousing 1920s-inspired performance by the UST Jazz Ensemble.

Cheers!

Celebrating La Latina at the House of Laurel

Style trendsetters, fashion mavens and Manila’s best-dressed elite recently gathered at the posh House of Laurel in Makati for the launching of its vibrant Spring/Summer 2010 La Latina collection. Internationally-renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel and brilliant House of Laurel store manager Renee Puno, daughter of well-known society couple Ann and lawyer Rene Puno, graciously welcomed excited guests and clients who were treated to a fabulous preview of the romantic and breezy collection.

Congratulations, Rajo!

GREETINGS

Advance birthday greetings to Oli Laperal Jr., May 24; artist Anita Magsaysay-Ho, George Sison, Beth Day-Romulo, Enrique “Iking” Araneta and Ping Valencia, May 26; Marissa Concepcion, Dina Gaerlan and Marissa Araneta, May 27; Guilly Rufino, Archie Lacson and Mark Dayrit, May 28; Ali Sotto-Bsaies, Celia Diaz-Laurel and Inno Sotto, May 29.

So, how was your week?

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