The red carpet's best-kept secret

MANILA, Philippines - Staying in shape is one thing that most women really work on. And with the innovations in modern fashion, an hour- glass figure is easily within reach as Spanx once again puts its magic to work. Two of the country’s renowned models and TV personalities Wilma Doesnt and Phoemela Baranda show what makes Spanx the modern girl’s new best friend.

“Spanx is so comfortable that it really gives shape to your body,” shares Phoem. “I’m especially fond of the way it hides your love handles, making me more confident with the clothes I wear.”

Wilma says, “Spanx has done wonders with the way women dress today. Spanx’s products really cater to women who are looking for quick solutions to their everyday fashion dilemmas.”

Founded in 1998, Sara Blakely has created over 150 problem-solving products, leaving countless women feeling great and confident in no time. As it reaches the fashionable metro, Hollywood’s best-kept secret comes in with several lines to choose from: hosiery (Power Panties and Higher Power are two of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites); Bra-llelujah, figure-flattering bra that not only provides the support and comfort women need but also reduces the appearance of bra lines and bulges while blending in like second skin for a smooth, sleek finish; Hide & Sleek that slims and smoothes the midriff, waist, and thigh areas for a sleeker and firmer look; body shapers like the Slim Cognito; Skinny Britches shapewear; Simplicity that includes the flattering V-neck camisole, open-bust camisole, lingerie strap camisole, half slip, scoop neck camisole, the shaper, and the girl short.

Spanx shapers have invaded the Hollywood scene with stars including Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, Katherine Heigl, Julia Roberts, Queen Latifah, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, Beyonce, and Nicole Kidman, to name a few, who testify how great Spanx changed the way they carry fashion.

Spanx is available at Rustan’s Department Stores in Makati, Shangri-La, and Alabang.

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Ricky Reyes gives gift of affordable hair rebond

Pioneered by hair and beauty guru Ricky Reyes in 2000, Milk Rebond is a multi-step straightening process that involves, among others, applying protein-rich, milk-based formula to the hair, and iron perming the hair in small sections.

Aside from being 100-percent safe and effective, the protein inherent in milk, mixed with the natural and chemical ingredients used for Milk Rebond, nourishes the hair and strengthens it, resulting in straight, shiny, and healthy hair, even for the kinkiest of manes.   

And now, the Ricky Reyes Salon celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Milk Rebond with a 50-percent off promo across all branches from September to December 2010.

“The half-price anniversary promo is our gift to the countless Filipinas who have, year after year, gotten a Milk Rebond at our salons,” states Ricky Reyes. “Straight hair will never go out of style for the Filipina beauty.”

For more details on Milk Rebond, call the Ricky Reyes hotline at 721-7705 or 723-5440.

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Advanced skin care with SkinStation’s Clinicare

Clinicare, the professional skincare brand exclusively available at SkinStation, offers innovative skin care using the latest technology that enhances the efficacy of active ingredients.

Formulated by renowned chemist Fred C. Reyes, who also created the brand and products of the highly successful Godiva skincare line, Clinicare was born from the clamor of satisfied clients of SkinStation for clinical strength whitening and anti-aging formulations for home use.

The initial Clinicare products include the NanoWhite Cream, Lotion and Essence, which fade away dark spots with an advanced whitening formula containing an optimized complex of six natural ingredients with clinically proven lightening, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging results. NanoWhite also contains ceramide and hyaluronic acid, a fermentation product of wheat and lactic bacteria, which provides essential skin hydration.

Clinicare also makes its Hyal-C Serum available in a 30-ml airless dispenser for home use. A popular option for infusion in SkinStation’s facial procedures, the Hyal-C Serum is known for its instant firming and long-term anti-aging effects.

Then there’s the Milk Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++, a sunscreen spray with a milky consistency that spreads easily and is remarkably absorbed by the skin without leaving a shiny film or residue.

SkinStation has branches in Bel-Air, Makati (telephone numbers 751-6140 and 828-4277); Robinsons Ermita (567-1968); Robinsons Tagaytay ({046}483-0078); Timog Ave., Quezon City (929-9301); SM Fairview (939-1105); SM Marilao ({044}933-0280).

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HBC offers Western Union money remittance services

Filipino personal care retailer HBC, Inc. is now offering Western Union money remittance services and bills payment in its Metro Manila stores.

The services were made possible by HBC’s partnership with i-Pay Commerce Ventures, Inc. (i-PCV), a Philippine direct agent of Western Union.

HBC stores offering Western Union money remittance services and i-PCV utilities payment include San Juan, Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Avenue in Quezon City. Customers may avail themselves of these services from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

 HBC chief operating officer Noel P. Manucom said that “making i-PCV’s services available in HBC stores is one way of creating a culture of happy beautiful customers, as we provide avenues to ensure a complete shopping experience and invite more opportunities for our frontliners to deliver quality customer service.”

Alejandro James Chiongbian, i-PCV president, said, “We are very excited to work with HBC on expanding their product offerings, utilizing i-PCV Business Center services. Soon, HBC customers will be able to visit HBC stores and avail themselves of affordable, secure, and reliable financial services.”

For inquiries, call HBC Customer Care at 984-5555 local 228/(0918) 921-5520 or e-mail custcare@hbc.com.ph.