The fashion of Auggie Cordero

Samsung and Metro Society presented the fashion collection of one of the most respected designers in the fashion industry, Auggie Cordero. The Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila was packed with guests who anticipated the show of one of the most elusive and creative Filipino designers.

His 50-piece collection featured daywear pieces, tailored outfits, silhouette cocktail dresses, wedding gowns and a special collection inspired by the diamond modeled by top models Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, Issa Gonzalez, Lala Flores, Suyen Chi, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Marina Benipayo, Ana Lloren, Romina Urra-Gonzalez and Badette Vinalon.

Ariel Lozada directed the show while Tony Rodriguez ensured beautiful blooms and a perfect setting. Along with The Peninsula Manila, this event was co-sponsored  by the 2007 Nissan Patrol Super Safari, Rustan’s Essenses, The Write Impression and Hizon’s Catering for the tiffany chairs.

Samsung’s Man and Woman of the Night were Tingting Cojuangco and Philip Cruz. Others seen at the event were Marivic Madrigal Vasquez, Marivic Vasquez-Prada, Yaying Dragon, Margie Floirendo, Ching Cruz, Bettina Osmeña, Choy and Marissa Cojuangco, Menchu Katigbak, Ben Chan, Miguel Pastor, Maricar Xerez-Burgos, Anton Roxas, Mia Borromeo, Karen Santos, Conchita Toda, Doody Tuason, Dawn Lagdameo, Tessa Valdes, Crickette Tantoco, Hindy Webber-Tantoco, Puey Quiñones, Louis Claparols and Maurice Arcache.

An anti-wrinkle phenomenon!

Strivectin Eye Cream, with the same active ingredients as Strivectin-SD, is especially formulated for wrinkles around the delicate eye area.

Strivectin has shown phenomenal sales in Manila since it was launched. Originally formulated as a stretch mark cream, it is also effective in diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. 

Dr. Lou Rinaldi, chief product development officer of Basic Research, the maker of Strivectin, and Joseph Gilbert, managing director of Basic Research International, flew in from Salt Lake City, Utah (headquarters of Basic Research) for the launch. They gave a series of private workshops at Rustan’s to introduce the benefits of the product.

Guests were welcomed by Mia Nolasco, LuxAsia Philippines GM, the exclusive distributor of Strivectin, and Strivectin senior product manager Donna Faylona-Marcelo. 

The launch culminated with a cocktail party, also held at Rustan’s Department Store. Guests of honor were Bienvenido Tantoco Jr. of Rustan’s and Nena Tantoco who gave the welcome remarks. Patrick Chong, group CEO of LuxAsia, also flew in from Singapore to attend the event. Guests enjoyed free flowing wines from Rene Barbier.

(Strivectin-SD and Strivectin Eye Cream are available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La Tower

and Rustan’s Alabang.)

Greenbelt 5 has Lulu’s new store

The latest concept store in Greenbelt 5 of knitwear designer Lulu Tan-Gan imbibes the posh, free-spiritedness of resort wear. L Ltd.’s look is elegant and polished but still true to the designer’s fun personal style. Her unique cuts are knit in a broad range of cool cotton for the day to rayon for dressy evenings.

With the growing trend of people celebrating special occasions out of town, L Ltd. follows suit with resort-inspired bridal gowns and dresses. Lulu’s collection has proven to be eye-candy in an exhibit held in Greenbelt 3. The exhibit showcased not only Lulu’s absolute must-haves but also featured the exceptional pieces of other local designers like Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Randy Ortiz, Jojie Lloren, Dennis Lustico, Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron, Jun Escario, Vic Barba and Michi Calica, who are also part of the lineup of those who are going to reside in the much awaited Greenbelt 5. The grand opening of Greenbelt 5 is scheduled on the last quarter of 2007.

24/7 McDonald’s

McDonald’s opens its doors when you need it, where you need it as certain stores are now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. McDonald’s 24-hour stores are located at Airport Road, Alabang, Baclaran Rotonda, Baclaran Redemptorist, Banaue, Bankmer, Barangka, Binondo, Bridgestone, Buendia, Caltex SLEX, CDO Divisoria, Cebu Jones, Davao Bajada, Eastwood, EDSA Boni, EDSA I.T., EDSA Panay, El Pueblo, Emerald, Evangelista, Farmer’s Plaza, Fuente Osmena, Governor Forbes, Greenbelt, JY Square Cebu, Kabihasnan, Katipunan, Las Piñas, Lipa Ayala, Madrigal, Makati Avenue, Marcos Highway, Matalino, Makati Cinema Square, MCU, New Frontier, North Gate, P. Campa, Palanyag, Pedro Gil, People Support, Petron South, Philcoa, PRC, Quezon Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Regalado, San Joaquin, Strata 100, Times, Tomas Morato, UN Avenue, Valero and Wilson Street. They now offer 24-hour stores, 24-hour Drive Thru and 24/7 Delivery.

Greenbelt and Eastwood outlets were witnesses as McDonald’s launched the 24-Hour campaign “Mac Tonight” and present were Mr. 24/7 Tim Yap together with McDonald’s executives such as VP for marketing Margot Torres, VP for restaurant operations group Melon Salazar and president and CEO Kenneth Yang. Others present were Aubrey Miles, Troy Montero, Philippine Idol contender Gian Magdangal, Paula Peralejo, Liezel Verses, Abigail Lesley Cruz, Paolo Bediones and Mo Twister.

As part of the launch, McDonald’s also announced the Mac Tonight Mad Dash.  Twenty-four teams of two members will race around twenty-four 24-hour stores in 24 hours. Anyone between 18 to 30 years  old and is a Filipino citizen who makes a minimum of P150 McDonald’s food purchase at any time of the day from any McDonald’s store are qualified to submit an application form. Registration is ongoing nationwide until tomorrow, July 18. The 24 participants would race throughout the day and night of July 24 and the team who completes their 24 stops will win P240,000.00.  Check it out!