Should hair be straight or curly?

A great debate was mounted during the launch of Sunsilk’s Style Collection for straight and curly hair types held recently at the Rockwell Tent. Two teams represented each hair type with the animated participants such as Basement Salon’s Stefan Wilczynski, actress-turned-singer Nancy Castiglione and Agoo Bengzon for Team Straight and Tinette Salon’s Tinette Puyat, comedienne Wilma Doesnt and Erica Paredes for Team Curly. Guys were asked their opinion, too: Marc Nelson preferred straight while Stephen Ku preferred curly.

London’s acclaimed “People’s Hairdresser” Andrew Barton flew in for the event to share the inside story on the product range which he helped develop within a three-year period.

Andrew says: “These styling products are great whether you have straight or curly hair. You can style your hair in a snap without too much fuss. I know Filipino women will love them because I see how glamorous and fashionable you are.”

To demonstrate this, Andrew did a hair makeover on volunteer Crissy Miguel, taking him five minutes to transform her wavy hair into another eye-catching style.

In the end, it really didn’t matter if a woman’s hair was straight or curly as Sunsilk had an entire line of hair products for both hair types. Sunsilk’s celebrity endorsers Marian Rivera (for curly hair) and Heart Evangelista (for straight hair) were perfect head turners for the Sunsilk Style Collection, which promises styling in a snap. 

Ladies, check them out!

Of flair and fragrance

The new creation within the Bulgari Pour Femme Collection is Jasmin Noir. Its scintillating notes are Vegetal Sap and fresh Gardenia Petals. The scent’s sumptuously rich notes are of Precious Wood and ambery undertones, bringing together the Patchouli, the Tonka Bean and Musks.

Bulgari’s new scent with Kate Moss as the signature model was launched at Members Only, Manila’s first ever private members bar and lounge. A brief welcome speech and fragrance introduction was given by Luxasia’s GM Mia Nolasco and Bulgari product manager Sigrid Villamil.

Spotted enjoying the scent and the overflowing cocktails included Lorraine Belmonte, Sari Yap, Myrza Sison, Liza Ilarde, Elbert Cuenca, Victor Basa, Sigalit Djemal, Albertito and Emily Lopez, Louie Cruz, Lutz Kunack, Allure’s Philip Cu-Unjieng, Leah Puyat and Bulgari Boutique’s Jessica Yenko.

Bulgari fragrances are available at Rustan’s, Marionnaud in Mall of Asia, Robinsons Department Stores and SM Department Stores. Luxasia Philippines is the exclusive distributor of Bulgari Parfums.

A hundred years of the striding man

Members Only at the Fort was packed as guests flocked to witness the unveiling of the Johnnie Walker Black Label Limited Edition Anniversary Bottle to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Striding Man, the logo of the world’s No. 1 selling Scotch whisky.

The Striding Man, drawn by renowned comical satirist and illustrator Tom Browne, has been the emblem of Johnnie Walker Black Label since its inception in 1908. Not just any emblem, it is one of the most recognizable icons in the world and stands as an exceptional symbol of quality, authenticity progress. The Limited Edition Anniversary Bottle is a sleek, glossy all-black bottle that features the Striding Man in 24-karat gold.

Johnnie Walker Black Label drinks were free-flowing all night, a fitting way to celebrate the Striding Man’s golden year. Lucky guests who embodied the Johnnie Walker lifestyle were chosen to receive their very own Limited Anniversary Edition pack. They will be part of a select few worldwide to possess this historic and iconic bottle.

The Johnnie Walker Black Label Limited Anniversary Edition bottle will be available in Duty Free Philippines and in selected supermarkets in Metro Manila.