THE BODY SHOP- Give Gifts, Give JOY this Chritmas!

For every Gifts you'll buy, you will be able to help improve the lives of  street children of Childhope Asia Philippines. To provide and support the Education of these children is the main focus of this program.

Childhope Asia Philippines will perform caroling on selected Body Shops store.

1210 Peñafrancia St. PacoChildgope Asia Philippines
1007 Manila Philippines
Tel.: 632-5634647  Fax: 632-5632242
Email: chap@childhope.org.ph

Bea Binene's 1st Fashion Show

Bea Binene, one of GMA 7’s youngest teen star will be one of the models in BUM apparel’s biggest fashion show called “REVEAL YOUR DARKSIDE” on November 25/Friday, 6pm at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.

As BUM’s latest celebrity endorser, BEA will strut the runway wearing the latest Holiday Collection of BUM with “Cosplay” as theme of the show as culminating activity of BUM’s online Cosplay Contest launched last August 2011.

So Cosplay and BUM fanatics can expect a one-of-a-kind fashion event that would inspire them to express their angst, passion, and identity more freely through BUM’s Collection. Mall goers will enjoy BUM’s treats as early as 1pm with live games on screen. Shoppers can play live video games at the Music Hall venue and win fabulous prizes courtesy of our sponsors Netopia Internet Café and Ideal Vision. Register as early as 1pm and get a chance to win prizes in our event raffle such as NOKIA C1 cellphones, five (5) pieces of P500 GLOBE prepaid loads and BUM gift packs. Raffle draw will be held at exactly 6:30pm.

There will be special Cosplay contest during the event. Cosplayers who registered online for the BUM COSPLAY competition will have their catwalk presentation at 3pm. Three (3) winners will be chosen in the Male, Female and Mecha category/ armored type cosplay. Winners will receive P 2,500 cash and BUM giveaways. For more information about the show, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph and like us at www.facebook.com/bumequip.

BUM Fashion Show with COSPLAY theme

Local clothing brand BUM brings the Cosplay trend to the fore with a one-of-a-kind fashion show at the SM Mall of Asia.

If you have a story to tell, don’t keep it to yourself. Flaunt and let the world know through fashion.

This has been the youth’s battle-cry these days. Not only are they daring, wearing their colors on their sleeves proudly, they are pushing the envelope when it comes to dressing up, as well.

Even the term “costume play” or “cosplay”, which is the act of dressing up as a fictional character inspired from an anime TV series, or a character they idolized, has found its way into the youth’s wardrobe. Cosplay is no longer a style but it has become a “trend” that is normally seen and worn on the streets.

To underscore this “daring” and “experimental” style philosophy, BUM is putting together a fashion show on November 25 at the Music Hall of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Called Reveal Your Darkside, this fashion celebration is the culminating event of an ongoing nationwide contest. Since August 8, BUM has been receiving through its website (http://www.bumequipment.com.ph) countless entries from young stylistas who want to share the world their passion for the brand and the cosplay trend.

Interestingly, the fashion show will also showcase BUM’s new collection for the Holidays. So cosplay and BUM fanatics can expect a one-of-a-kind fashion event that would inspire them to express their angst, passion, and identity more freely through BUM Collections. Mall goers will enjoy BUM’s treats as early as 1pm with live games on screen. Shoppers can play live video games at the Music Hall venue and win fabulous prizes courtesy of our sponsors Netopia Internet Café and Ideal Vision. Register as early as 1pm and get a chance to win prizes in our event raffle such as NOKIA C1 cellphones, five (5) pieces of P500 GLOBE prepaid loads and BUM gift packs. Raffle draw will be held at exactly 6:30pm. BUM products are available at BUM Boutiques and leading Department Stores nationwide. For Show details, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph and like us at www.facebook.com/bumequip . 

PERSIA GRILL

Budget-friendly, Health-friendly-- if these adjectives describes the restaurant that you're looking for, then you must visit the Persia Grill nearest you.

Owned and managed by half-Iranian, half Filipino celebrity restaurateur-- Kian Kazemi. This place assures to give you hot-off-the-grill Persian dishes without sacrificing your diet and spending much.

Persia Grill Valero St. was a college graduation gift that Kian received from his parents. From there, he used his Hotel and Management Degree from the De La Salle University and his family's own rich heritage to put up the establishment. Persia Grill quickly gained popularity among hungry diners who wanted  to satiate their appetite for authentic tikkas, hummus and kebabs.

The Persia Grill branch at Ecoplaza Building along Don Chino Roces Ave. in Makati City is urban yet homey, its interiors are welcoming and interesting. The place has a contemporary, Middle-Eastern ambiance -- complete with Persian  artworks hanging on the walls, sitars and Persian music playing in the background.

Kian Kazemi, a former Pinoy Big Brother housemate,  one of Trip na Trip Host

A trademark that Kian wants every diners to remember

Feta Cheese with Pita Bread

a very satisfying Creamy yogurt shake

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Grilled Beef Kebab- Kubideh, Chicken Tikka/Morg -breast fillet

Chelo Kebab Tikka

                        Mommy bloggers who were invited for a food tasting last Oct. 27, '11.

Branches of PERSIA GRILL and its CONTACT Nos.:

G/F Ecoplaza Building, 2305 Don Chino Roces Ave.,Makati City

-02 782 8573 

Valero Carpark 2, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

- 02 818 9090

Sm Megamall, Mega Strip A, Edsa Cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

- 02 470 2736

Sm North Edsa Sky Garden, Sm City North Edsa, Quezon City

- 02 332 6836

Legaspi St. Corner De La Rosa St., Makati City

- 02 403 9999

*Photos are courtesy of iCaptured by Arnold A.

Spoil Your Sole in Rio Carnival

This year, as Brazil prepares for RIO CARNIVAL 2012, the fashionable and premium Brazilian  flip-flop brand, IPANEMA brings in the "Spoil Your Sole to Rio Carnival" raffle promo---the grand search for the lucky Filipino Travel buff who will fly to Brazil with a friend to indulge in a week-long trip-of-a-lifetime and join the huge celebration of Rio Carnival.

If you love to travel, grab your favorite IPANEMA pair now from any of the participating stores nationwide and join "Spoil Your Sole in Rio Carnival" promo where you will be treated to 7 days and 6 nights VIP tour package exploring the 2-day Rio de Janeiro Carnival, visits to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, the Petropolis with a total of USD1,000 pocket money.(Wow!)

Here's the mechanics:

1. Purchase any pair of Ipanema Slippers from any participating store nationwide.

Buyer will be given a printed promo code upon purchase. Keep the promo code and your purchase receipt safe and in good condition. Go towww.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines to join the promotion.

2. On Ipanema Philippines’ wall, you will see the Spoil Your Sole in Rio Application.

Click "like" to be able to enter and navigate within the application.

3. To join, Click ‘Submit Entries’ and fill up the information requested.

Simply click ‘Add entry’ for another field for Promo Code and Store in case you bought more than one pair.

Click ‘Submit’ to submit the entry or ‘Cancel’ if one is cancelling the participation. If the system receives the entry, the screen will indicate it via a ‘Thank you, we received your code’.

In the event that participant bought another pair or more at a different time within the promo period, he/she has to complete the information again.

Elro Corporation will shoulder the prize tax.

One pair of Ipanema purchased is equal to one printed promo code.

One promo code is equal to one raffle entry.

Deadline of submission of promo codes is on December 31, 2011 at 11.59PM

Promo starts on October 01. The raffle winner will be drawn on date January 3, 2012. Get your fashionable slippers from Ipanema before the promo ends on December 31, so you’ll be ready to celebrate in style this 2012! 

For more updates on this promo, visit Ipanema's FB page.

Foldabots Toy Book 4

The K-Zone Foldabots Toy Book 4 was launched at Powerbooks Greenbelt 4 last October 22 where guests enjoyed various activities such as 'Create your own Foldabot' contest, comic book quiz, Buhatron speed-building contest, and many other more. Kids also got to meet Foldabots creator- Jomike Tejido.

The 4th Edition of the Foldabots Toy Book introduces the all-new version of the littlest  Foldable Team- The Mikrobots. It is loaded with new characters, Foldabots Add-ons and a special Mastepiece Edition.

Get to know the latest additions to the Foldabots team by grabbing your copy of the Foldabots Toy Book 4 available in bookstores nationwide @ P195/copy.

Triumph International celebrates its 125th Anniversary

Triumph International marked its 125th Year Anniversary. The celebration was held during Philippine Fashion Week on October 27th. They showcased Triumph's wide range of sexy and feminine lingerie from it's core brand Triumph and the French-heritage brand Valisere. Triumph also unveiled its new Shape Sensation collection, a body flattering wear collection that shapes and defines like no other.

The show's grand finale was the appearance of the alluring Ruffa Gutierrez, who donned a sexy and flattering Shape Sensation body dress.

Scaredy Cats & Dogs

On it's 5th year, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), in cooperation with Eastwood City, invited everyone to SCAREDY CATS and DOGS,  a grand Halloween fund raising event held at the Eastwood Central Plaza last Oct. 26, 2011. Kids and Pet lovers can once again dress up themselves and their pets and compete  in the fun costume contest.

Aside from the costume contest, there were free face painting for kids (my kiddos had that), fun halloween games, photo booths, sampling of KITKAT Chocolate and the very much-awaited Trick or Treat around Eastwood City.

This girl is wearing a gown made of plastic.

Waiting for their turn to walk at the stage..

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A Happy though tiring experience. But it's all worth it, seeing smiles from every child who received their treats.