Kipling New Collection

 ALVAR_Expresso brown

ALVAR_Print flower 

CATRIN_Cabbage 

CICELY_Lilac

CREATIVITY L_Monkey Mania

CREATIVITY L_Monkey Mania_2

DIFEA_Lilac

DREW SL_Peony

GARAN_Black

 HIPHURRAY_ Cabbage

HIPHURRAY_Dark peony

HIPHURRAY_Sulpher Yellow

SHOPPER COMBO_ Black stripes

SHOPPER COMBO_ Black and white C

Moms wear Mommy Matters

Mommy's they love it to wear a Mommy Matters dress. 

Mommy Matters    is not only for   nursing mom  because the Fashionista moms can wear it  too.   we can style and wear it in different ways. I wore  it  over  my orange top.

With its good quality and fashionable design, as breastfeeding mom's its easy to wear a Mommy Matters, I had also a dress the color is pink its really nice...

Mommy Matters  carry a wide variety of styles, whether basic, trendy, casual or a little dressy,  they  have something for every type of nursing mom.

thank you to Occasions of JOY Events Planning and Hosting

i-Suites Hotel Grand Opening

Chic, modern, and no-frills. These are the qualities of the new iSuites Hotel, a 33-room, 5-story boutique hotel located on Imperial St. in Cubao.. When you say Imperial, parang it sounds Japanese. So we thought of using Imperial Suites, but since there’s already an Imperial Suites in Quezon City.we just thought of using iSuites, and as we were building the hotel we unearthed bullets.say's Mikaela.

This is the Reception area ( lobby)

Emperor room- This room is for the Honeymooners and they have a FREE breakfast for two.

But if it were up to its chief executive officer, Mikaela Singson Mendoza, she would rather use the description: “personalized and original.”

In the original blueprint, the hotel building was initially constructed as an apartment. At the time, the idea of a business that would bring in monthly income sounded more appealing and lucrative to Mikaela’s family.

It was Mikaela’s mom, Sheila Singson, who thought of converting the apartment building into a hotel. 

“My mom thought that I would be a right fit for this job,” narrates Mika. “I am studying Hotel and Restaurant Management at Treston International College. My dream was to be an F&B director of a big hotel. Never thought that I would be actually opening up a hotel of my own.”

That sudden change of plans, consequently, brought forth big changes in the design and layout of the building.

“That’s why it took us three or four years to finish the whole thing because this was supposed to be an apartment. We had to knock down walls, re-do the floor layout, and other stuff,” Mikaela says. 

Deciding what theme to apply to the hotel interiors came easy. Mika and her mom just took a cue from the building’s location.

“This hotel is located on Imperial St. When you say Imperial, parang it sounds Japanese. So we thought of using Imperial Suites, but since there’s already an Imperial Suites in Quezon City, we just thought of using iSuites, and as we were building the hotel we unearthed bullets” explains Mikaela.

            iSuites, still according to Mikaela, sounds younger, fresher, and up-to-date. Mikaela says that this is really how they want their hotel to be perceived by the public: a vibrant, modern hotel that knows the real needs of travelers.

“We just made the ‘i’ in the logo look more Asian, Oriental or Japanese, so that people when they see the logo, they would immediately think that the hotel is Asian-inspired,” she adds.

In keeping with the Japanese theme, Mika decided to assign certain terms that are associated with the Japanese culture to the hotel rooms instead of numbers. 

“We didn’t use numbers. We call our rooms Kimono, Mikado, Sakura, Zen, Taka, Geisha, Shinden, Haiku, Emeperor, Shogun, Sake, and Geta,” explains Mikaela.

The Kimono rooms, the simplest of all the room types, have a double-sized bed, a false veranda and LCD TV with HD channels. Rates for this room start from P1,500. Mikaela says the Kimono room is for the no-frills type of guests, who just want a good bed to sleep in.

“It’s really simple. But of course, we wanted it to look good,” she adds. “Our rooms are personalized, they’re really designed with the needs of the guests in mind,” she says.

The Geta rooms and Sake rooms, whose rates start from P4, 900, are actually two-level units. They are equipped with their own living room, kitchenette, dining, mini bar, HD TV, double-sized beds and single beds and toilet and bathrooms. 

All rooms come with free Wi-Fi access and with complimentary breakfast meals at the hotel’s restaurant, Tatami. At Tatami, guests can partake of Japanese food fare and other Asian dishes.

“On weekdays, we have a lunch buffet serving home-cooked dishes, priced around P60 to P90 per dish. So it’s very affordable,” says Mika. “We also want to tap the officeworkers, because we’re very near the Araneta center, where there are lots of banks, call centers, and other offices.”

Good old Vigan favourites have also found their way into the Tatami menu. Mika, who hails from Ilocos Sur, says that the restaurant also offers bagnet, Vigan longganisa, and pakbet. “It’s nice when you have these dishes. There’s variety!” adds Mika.

iSuites also offers extended stays and long-term monthly rental accommodations. Rooms for this type of rental come with their own electric meters, so guests can monitor and take charge of their expenses on utilities.

“What’s good about it is that guests can enjoy the same in-room services: housekeeping, cleaning, and all. We clean your room, we replenish your towels, we make your bed. So it’s like you’re living in a serviced apartment,” adds Mikaela. “Plus, we have huge discounts if they choose to stay longer than six months. After their sixth month, we’d give them a discount of up to forty percent.” Discount starts on the first month.

But the best selling point of iSuites, still according to Mika, is not seen. It is felt.

Mikaela believes that it’s their personalized service that would set them apart. 

“I want everything to be personalized. I am very hands-on. Even if I am still studying, I would take care of the little details. I would teach the housekeeping, the front office, tell my staff what to do and how to do things right,” says Mika.

“That’s how we really want it. Personalized service.”

For inquiries, bookings, and reservations, call 376 4750 or visit www.isuites.com.ph.

11 Years of Bringing World-Class Beauty

The Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Wall Climbing

Have you ever tried wall climbing? If so, you must have felt the exhilaration of conquering the heights while combining physical strength, dexterity and will power to reach the “last rock”. What a feeling of accomplishment you must have felt when you looked down on the 25 feet of height you lorded over. Wall climbing, indeed, is truly one of the most rewarding sports to try. Besides its physical benefits, it gives you a spiritual high as well. 

Did you know that wall climbing:

1.       Tones muscles. The sport requires both flexibility and stamina as your feet push up your body and your hands reach for the next rock for support. When your muscles harden and stretch simultaneously as it tries to support your weight against gravity, you start to develop great muscle tone.

2.       Promotes cardiovascular health. This activity is strenuous exercise. It positively stresses the heart and gets it pumping. Wall climbing lets your heart and organs deliver blood efficiently as it deepens your breathing.

3.       Aids in weight loss. Wall climbing gives you a total body workout. It targets the chest, back, arms, and legs as it improves your metabolism. In fact, it has been found to burn around 400 calories an hour at moderate intensity!

4.       Improves focus. Your mind gets its share of exercise as you plan your route, develop laser-like focus on the task at hand, and become aware of your body responses. On another plane, wall climbing helps you practice on finishing despite difficulties.

5.       Fosters a sense of accomplishment. When you compete against another climber or just overcome your fears, wall climbing makes you feel powerful especially when you get to the top. A good climb always boosts your confidence as you discover the joy in pushing beyond your limits.

                                                             

                                                             

        

But here’s a caveat. Before you start to wall-climb, always make sure you’re prepared to deal with the possibility of injury and that you have the right products to cure or prevent them. Futuro® products by 3M can be trusted in case pain or injury sets in after engaging in intense activities

. Futuro Sport Adjustable Knee Strap, Futuro Sport Moisture Control Knee Support and Futuro Stabilizing Knee Support are just some of the products designed for improved durability, flexibility, and support for athletic activities such as wall climbing.about Futuro products, visit www.3m.com/ph.

Futuro® support products are available at major Mercury Drug outlets.For more information 

Creating a brighter Christmas for a brighter tomorrow

This season of giving, Belgian bag brand Kipling joins forces with World Vision to bring “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow,” a program that aims to provide additional funds for the education of children under the care of the world renowned Christian development and advocacy organization.

            According to the Benjamin Go, President of Greyhound Marketing Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kipling in the Philippines, the partnership is a timely effort to spread the fun and happiness that’s instilled in every Kipling bag. “There is no greater joy this Christmas than knowing we have brought smiles to others, especially children. Through “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow” program, we can make not only the holidays, but also the future, brighter for the children of World Vision.”

 “We are very delighted to have this partnership with Kipling, which is known globally for bringing fun and joy through its fashionable bags. Were happy that this time, Kipling has decided to reach out and bring the same kind of goodwill to ensure the education of children sponsored by World Vision,” says National Resource Development Associate Director Jun Godornes.

Joining Kipling and World Vision in celebrating the launch of this meaningful endeavor are some of the country’s biggest celebrities who are also extending their support to the program. These include Miriam Quiambao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kylie Padilla and Jessica Connelly.

 Fashionable ladies on-the-go can also share in giving children a brighter tomorrow by shopping for a cause.  For every Kipling bag or luggage purchased from December 1 to 31, 2012, Kipling will donate Php 500 to World Vision.

For its Holiday Collection, Kipling offers sporty and glam bags called Basic Elevated. These perfect everyday adventure companions come in stylish quilted exteriors, patent details, stunning linings, and 3 Christmas-themed colors red, white and black.

The Basic Elevated Collection includes New Elise that has a tablet-ready interior and can be worn 3 ways; Teagan S, a travel-savvy trolley with 2 compartments that are accessible from the topside; Weekend bag that can accommodate all your travel tidbits with its expandable bottom; and Creativity X a totally essential-ready cross-over bag.

Kipling’s Holiday Collection is a line eagerly awaited by our loyal customers, but this time, we’d like to enjoin them to share the blessings of the season by participating in this program. This is because with every purchase of any Kipling bag, our customers get to enjoy cutting-edge designs and fashion- forward pieces as well as help build a brighter tomorrow for the less privileged children,” adds Millet Antonio, brand manager of Kipling in the Philippines

Also helping raise awareness about Kipling’s A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow With World Vision program are our ad agency The Sven Group and talent agency Vidanes Marketing.

Kipling is available online at zalora.com.ph and at SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Megamall, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, Robinsons Place Ermita, Rustan’sAlabang Town Center, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’sMakati, Landmark Makati, Landmark TriNoma and soon-to-open Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro.  To know more, visit Kipling Philippines on Facebook and get to find out more exciting news and promos from the lovable monkey.

  

I-SUITES GRAND OPENING