From the Eyes of Preview Magazine

"Fast Fashion exists for one reason

 and its a pretty good one: 

to address a growing market that 

wants to look good...for less"

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Without a bat of my summer-ready eyelashes,

I'd grab one of these babies without thinking!

Although the shoe collection is similar to something you can find year-round in Melissa,

the designs that Furla created are still quite irresistible.

BUT THE BAGS!!!

I don't think the let-me-look-around-first card 

will work on these perrrrfect summer goodies.

Steel, Heels, Men for Real

Men for Real

Name: Josh Duhamel

Status: REAL MAN and Married

Occupation: Actor and sexy man

Currently trending:

- Sweet enough to say he cares and ACTUALLY do something about it, Josh Duhamel recently hosted a relief run to benefit The Red Cross on Sunday (March 27) in Santa Monica, California (justjared)


According to reports, the event was a success with over 4,000 supporters.

- See in movies such as Transformers, Life As We Know It, and the tv series Las Vegas

In other news, 

Tokidoki and their friends are also hosting a two-mile run at Santa Monica Beach to raise money for the American Red Cross and the survivors of the Japan quake. The run starts Sunday at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. Every runner helps to hit their fundraising goal of $100k. (read more at sephora)

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everything eyes

Best eyeliners


-for a smokey eye: MAC powerpoint eye pencil
-for a tight line: Chanel precision eyeliner
-for a swim: revlon colorstay eyeliner
-for everyday: mac fluidline gel pots




Best eyeshadow shades


-for the nude: Urban decay baked eyeshadow 
-for the club: MAC eyeshadow in Club
-for everyday: Stila eyeshadow in kitten (pinkish nude)/ 
                            Bobbi brown eye wash in beige (brownish nude)
-for beginners: Duwop brown eyes (if you have brown eyes)




Best eye creams
-for the aging: truth is in the eyes, Ole Henriksen
-for dark circles: ROC Retinol ROX gold
-for temporary fix: garnier nutritioniste anti-puff roller

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This day and age, it wouldn't be surprising if you find a beauty dating a geek.

Why? because Geeks make all girls more beautiful. AND NO- not just by standing next to them,

its the stuff they invent <3

Exhibit A: PANASONIC LUMIX FX77

"It has a beauty retouch feature, which adds luminosity to skin, brighten eyes and whitens teeth. The function can also add a hint of blush and a swipe of lipstick to your images if you so desire." -SEPHORA BLOG

"The Beauty retouch mode of this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 digital camera is enable of virtually makeup of the faces and the latest cosmetic mode will allow to take portraits with favored skin color including soft skin,summer look, and  natural skin." -solidblogger

"The Makeup Retouch was fun to play with, giving you the ability to choose how your blush is applied (on the apples, up the cheekbones), between a natural or rosy lip color, or whether to add colorful or neutral shadows." -Sophia Panych, editorial assitant of ALLURE

without beauty feature and with beauty feature. (notice the lack of eyebags)

enough said. genius.

P.S. D can also be for DIGITAL WALKER (where you might find stocks of this awesome gadget)

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Famous for their fun collaborations with big names in the industry, such as H&M, Converse, Speedo, Nike, and even Louis Vuitton,  Comme des Garcons collections never fail to spark curiosity in the Fashion world.

Why we love it: designs are always unique and edgy in nature and they are full-range! (From apparel to leather goods to perfume and fun accessories)

retail shhhhh: We hear an outlet will be opening in Manila real soon.

Pop, drop, and SHOP it

Shopping list #1: March forward!

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HOW MUCH MORE EXCITED CAN WE BE FOR

essences

TO OPEN?

Bobbi Brown, the cosmetic world's bb, used to be a theatrical makeup artist who teamed up with a chemist to create lipsticks. Having caused a stir in the world of retailers, make-up giant Estee Lauder bought the company in 1995 and continues to grow the make-up lines with different collections each year.

why we love Bobbi B?: This is the one brand you can trust if you have problematic skin or one you can always turn to when building your make-up arsenal.

known for: Concealers, Lipsticks, Makeup Manuals

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 is for 

  From the same motherland as our favorite H&M, Acne Jeans hit it off in the market in 1996. Today, however, acne jeans stretches its designs beyond the manufacturing of denim and continues to allure different parts of the world with their annual two-season collections of womens and men's wear.

So in the likes of edgy-ness and slight minimalism, do we or do we not think this will fly
 with fashionable Manila?

The New Burger on the Block

With all the new food concepts that are kicking down Manila's doors, it seems like those from Japan are the most rad.

Who would ever thought anyone would bring in a concept that solely strives on burger-lovin' foodies?

The catch, however, is that this new concept brings in a different kick to eating meat patties- unlike any burger chain, it strives to be a dine-in restaurant that serves burgers alone (no buns, ketchup, etc).

Gratin and Shrimp Sauce

If you still can't imagine it, the experience is similar to biting the juiciest burgers in your dreams- the right kind of crusty crunch then chewing into the moistest meat slathered in your choice of sauce.

So far, the top 3 that really got us digging in for seconds were:

     - Japanese Gravy!

     - Curry
     - Tomato with Patis sauce
  

Japanese sauce with mushrooms      

  So with all the right intentions, we really do recommend this concept! It's affordable at around 300 pesos for 300g of meat (1 BIG patty) and can be served with (if you choose) a siding of japanese rice and corn soup and would definitely be a regular dinning place for students, families, and groups of friends.

On another note, it could just be the next hot (minus the sizzling plates) Japanese lunch concept to hit Manila.

Tomato with Patis Sauce

Curry!

Tartar sauce

Melted cheese and mayo sauce 

Japanese gravy

                           <3

Sneaky, sneaky: J.C. Penny +Aldo= Manila?

Is it the better Payless?

Flipping through a local magazine, I saw this ad:

And below it, "Soon to open at Greenbelt 3 an Robinsons Ermita".
If you dont know what the brand is, (like me), here's a little info to fill you up:

Call it Spring is J.C. Penny's new venture into the many designer collaborations that have been taking retail by storm since last year, specifically though, Call it spring is the flowerchild of Aldo and J.C. Penny.
It's cheap, fast fashion in the form of shoes.

They have stuff for the men...

women...

 

Bags:

According to Elle Girl, CallitSpring is a "smattering of youthful and affordable footwear, perfect for the Aldo fanatic who is looking to pinch a few pennies."

So would you buy Aldo quality at half the price?

DIY: Dating

Because our team is full of introverts, I think its necessary to push this Dating Campaign forward. Having filled up my past two weeks with different dates, I have learned so much about different people with different personalities and different places around Manila.(which is good for the job, right?)

So, in line with it all, I have pulled together things about dating and how it effects the retail world for your enjoyment and hopefully, inspiration to join the/ (my) campaign :)

1) DATING IS FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT     The same way we always discuss how men try to put their best foot forward, dating (whether or not you're interested in the person) pushes you to put your game face on. In other words, to look good for a date- you'd be inspired to diet, if you're date is too tall- you'd lean towards trying on a good pair of heels, or be more inclined to get that long overdue haircut just cause you're about to see him, etc etc. So, physically, your healthiness then improves.                                        

2) DATING IS GREAT FOR YOUR PERSONAL STYLE

           One of the most interesting things I've found in doing this research is that even retailers/stylists love the concept of "dating" or "love"- either way, being a romantic can help you boost up your fashion sense as it gives you room to practice new outfits, look good, or even teach someone else how to:

                                                         HAIR-SPIRATION

  

Raising your bar

Matching Types



                                                                                                                                                                                     

3) DATING IS GOOD FOR YOUR JOB



 if you're in retail or in the fashion industry, there's no better excuse to date than being able to benchmark. Having a new date everyday gives you the opportunity to see different places in Manila. Here are a few i've been to and are worth checking them out yourselves:



Skyline restaurant at Vivire, Alabang



Helipad, Malayan Building Ortigas



Cave Werdenberg, Yakal St., Makati

Casa Nami Surf Bar, Jupiter St., Makati

Because make-up matters

Does being a professional depend on vanity? or is it really just normal to go through a work day without a little cheek stain?

According to Business Insider, "There is strong statistical evidence to show that women who wear make-up in business get better jobs and are promoted more quickly." Even crazier, Times' survey reported that "64 per cent of directors said that women who wore make-up look more professional and 18 per cent of directors said that women who do not wear make-up “look like they can’t be bothered to make an effort”.

So as even the business world is penetrated by vanity, is it about time we give in to really fixing up?

If yes, then here are a couple of trends that you might want to study for this season:

Pseudo-Romantic Florals