UNIQLO SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS

Last Thursday, October 1, 2015 I was invited to witness the exclusive preview of what the latest collection of UNIQLO is all about.  

Hosted by one of the most talented women in the industry,

Ms. Bianca Valero

 UNIQLO offers its special collection only in its large stores in Metro Manila – SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Aura and SM Mall of Asia. These branches have the widest and most complete selection of apparels for women, men, kids and babies. The stores carry limited-edition pieces from international brands and designer collaborations such as DISNEY Magic for All, Ines De La Fressange, and UNIQLO’s most recent partnership with French fashion designer Christophe Lemaire.

UNIQLO and LEMAIRE

The UNIQLO and LEMAIRE collection represents products that embody the LifeWear concept – simple made better –  that is shared by both brands. Every item combines elegance with moderate relaxation and comfort, for modern and advanced wardrobe mainstays.

The much-anticipated collaboration showcases UNIQLO’s high quality materials at a perfect price. Sophisticated yet accessible, it offers a timeless color palette of greens, navies, whites, and reds. The men’s and women’s collections will be available in SM Megamall and SM Aura, two out of UNIQLO’s four large stores starting October 2 until the end of Fall Winter 2015.

UNIQLO and Ines De La Fressange Paris

In 2013, former fashion model and muse of designer Karl Lagerfeld, Ines De La Fressange re-launched her own brand, INES DE LA FRESSANGE PARIS, a luxury lifestyle brand that includes a wide range of products to create a truly Parisian style, from ready-to-wear apparel to interior decorations.

Forward to 2015, Ines combined her interest in UNIQLO’s LifeWear with her unique sense of style, based on refined feminine beauty and authentic quality. The UNIQLO and INES DE LA FRESSANGE 2015 Collection Fall and Winter Collaboration employs wool and other natural fabrics in a variety of styles and colors. Ines’ jackets for this season retain traditional tailoring, while offering the modern comforts that women want. 

Now there is good news to those who have kids and who are also kids at heart.

Disney MAGIC FOR ALL Collection 

The MAGIC FOR ALL 2015 Fall Winter collection offers a wide range of products from Ultra-Light Down, fleece, flannel shirts, and UTs, to plush toys, umbrellas, room slippers and more. The collection features Walt Disney’s beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, as well as popular characters from Star Wars, Disney Pixar, Toy Story, Marvel’s Avengers and Frozen. 

This is my friend Angel from When in Manila. Grabbing this opportunity to thank her for accompanying me that night. :)

Please do not forget that UNIQLO is on sale from October 2 - 8, 2015.

But beyond all our adoration for clothing and fashion let us be guided by what God says from 1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV:

"Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."

I hope to meet all the hidden persons reading this blog someday and know so much of their hearts with imperishable beauty.

Thank you also to Pao Oga and Therese Iglesias of Eon Inc for inviting me to this event.

Unedited Photos: Vergil Lloyd U. Chua

Venue: UNIQLO Fashion Hall, Megamall

Time and Time

Denim top (Esprit), Gray Long-sleeves Shirt (OXYGEN), Maroon Full-length Pants (Topman), Shoes (Topman), Bone Bracelet (OS Accessories), Rings (Bring Rings), Time Keeper (Rolex).

If you have been keeping track of my looks, you will definitely recognize that I like to wear same clothes and shoes every now and then and just incorporate it with the new ones that I got.

Yes, just like most people, I, too have limits on wardrobe and it's actually an upside for me because it pushes my creativity on  how to mix and match so that I can have a different look yet using the same clothes, it gives me the virtue of being thrifty and economical.

I am by far more empowered to this idea, by the way, when Laureen Uy tweeted that repeating clothes is ok as long as you style them differently.

So there you go! What do you think guys? Share your mix and match to me as well! I love seeing how people can be so creative.

V.

Photographed by: Angeline Rodriguez

Venue: Villa Del Conte, Resorts World Manila

Villa Del Conte: Cioccolato Sublime

By now you guys might have already know that beyond the fact that I love fashion, events and traveling is the undoubted truth that I LOVE food and above all the parts of a meal I have a sweet tooth that is ready to munch on desserts.

When other brands caters truffles, Belgian or other medium for creating chocolates, Villa del Conte gives us chocolates that are made from premium quality Cacao Beans that creates there very delicious artisanal chocolates. Without any bias I can say that it is by far one of the best chocolates I have tasted! It was not too sweet nor was it too bitter... It was the perfect mix of both.

The reason why they have Villa Del Conte as their branding name is because their chocolates literally came from there, Villa Del Conte in Padova, Italy. Yes, with these chocolates you can taste Italy authentically.

Once again, the beauty of customization has enticed me. Villa del Conte has 24+ flavors you can choose from but if you desire something more then all you have to do is to ask them and they can surely assist you on your request.

Not only can you play on flavors of different fruit extracts but you can also choose whatever filling you might be interested of whether they are fruits, nuts, another chocolate or even an alcoholic delight!

Upon your customization, you may also give them ideas on how you wanted them to be presented to whoever.

They have served and satisfied A LOT of notable people and companies in our society, but then again I am not sure that I can put it here so to play safe I just won't but believe me on this ok?

Please do not forget to have 2-3 weeks grace period upon delivering your chocolates but the owner said that you may have your desired delivered chocolate immediately depending on how intricate the design is. 

Now let me show you a sample of what is inside those sinfully sweet wrappers.

Well then I'll show you how their store looks like and I tell you it really gives that Italian vibe going on.

I love this sort of European style of dirty kitchen.

Perfect for easter, don't you think?

Off to give you an idea of what you should expect to taste in their different colored wrappers.

If you think they're very expensive well you should think again!

piccolo - 480php

medio - 780php (20+ chocolates)

grande - 1480php (40+ chocolates)

This is an authentic italian chandelier. I really have a thing for lamps.

Together with me are

Jacob Gayanelo and Angeline Rodriguez.

Thank you Jacob for taking our pictures!

and Thank you to Angel of Wonder Woman Rises for always inviting me!

To know more about Villa Del Conte, please do connect to them through:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

WEBSITE

You may also call them at:

893-2575

6216101

Visit them at the their following stores:

3/F, Trinoma

2/F, Greenbelt 5

3/F, Shangri-La Plaza Mall

G/F, Resorts World Manila

Venue: Resorts World Manila

Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Absolut Elyx

Before anything else, I would like you guys to know that I am not much of a drinker, as a matter of fact if you have known me for a long time you would know that I have a VERY low tolerance with alcohol... It is like I doze off after a few shots.

Last Wednesday at Repbuliq which is one of the most sought clubs around the metro, Absolut Launched their Absolut Elyx which was I believe a very tasteful vodka that people who has distinct standards with alcohol will surely enjoy. They had some of their mixes that are on the house (of course!) and I get to taste some of them which were: Absolut Elyx Grapefruit Collins, Miss Absolut Elyx, Absolut Elyx Vodka Martini and the On The Rocks, I can say that all of them will surely give you different heights on their different flavors and if you are a person who really drives for the bold taste of Vodka I dare you to taste On The Rocks (Plain Vodka and Ice)!

This is the Miss Absolut Elyx

Absolut Elyx Grapefruit Collins, this one I can truly enjoyed (because I can totally tolerate it lol)

Music was catered by DJ Brian Cua with the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Tops to them! I really enjoyed the music, it gave a hype of urbanity with the mix of delectable classics.

to give you a sample of what they played during this event just click on this LINK.

I say I enjoyed this part where they get to have those Vodka Bottles with sparkles.

I'm with three gorgeous bloggers:

Rovie Divinagracia of The Bargain Doll

Megann Monday of Spell Megann

Angeline Rodriguez of Wonder Woman Rises

T'was really great to meet Rovie who I find really wacky and funny!

Megann and I have known and met each other before but this is the first time we get to go to an event together.

Thank you very much Angel!

The crowd was so awesome and fun and the place was so party suitable with all those purple lights.

Thank you Rovie for this mirror shot. Looks really great! :)

Hope I can get to see you guys really soon! I just love meeting people.

Venue: Republiq, Resorts World Manila

Photographed by: Vergil Lloyd Chua