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Since everyone is going online, Dockers, the brand that has defined khaki pants for more than 25 years now is also taking over the online landscape. They are now on Twitter!

Dockers

In an effort to continue engaging its consumers through social media, Dockers launched DockersKhaki_PH twitter account. Following the Dockers twitter account will give fans updates regarding the latest Dockers fashion as well as event and promotions that they can join.

Dockers

As a sign of gratitude to all its fans, Dockers will be giving away three of their newest and hottest 10-year Alpha Khaki when they reach one thousand followers.

Simply be a follower of Dockers on twitter and form part of the first one thousand tweeps who will have the chance to win one of the Alpha Khakis.

Winners will be determined via raffle and announced through Dockers twitter account, so follow Dockers now!

Remember this post of mine? Well, it’s time for me now to announce the 2 winners of the Ebooks. So, congratulations to the following:

Madelin M. Galvez

2 – Draw

Marlyn Tiangco

1- Draw

Some of the answers of the contestants are the following:

“Soon, I’ll be starting my own family with my boyfriend of 10 years. I know this book will really help and guide me in keeping our haven a place of love.” – Madelin Galvez

“Very useful for domesticated people like me!” – Marlyn Tiangco

“Personal Use” – Ging Shabestari

“I want to use natural household cleanders especially now that I have kids. I want what I use to be safe for my kids.” – Donabel Acero

“Anything natural is always better in my book, and to keep a healthy lifestyle it also includes making your home clean and very safe. That’s why I want to win the ebook. And if I can make some money from it, all the better.” – Nicole Chua

Well, congratulations to the 2 winners!

Even more congratulations to Madelin Galvez who will soon be getting married! 10 years is a really long time but I guess time flies when you’re having fun. ;) I will you all the best and may God Bless you both always.

Thank you for everyone who took time out to join this contest. I know that you are really avid readers of my blog since I didn’t place anything about winning in the title but you guys still joined! ;) Thanks so much for taking time out to read my blog even though there are times when I haven’t really been updating it all that much because of work (busy bee, busy me).

I really am hoping that in the next few weeks or months, work wouldn’t be as stressful or hectic! Maybe it’s also because of the season? It’s nearing the end of the year so there are really a lot of activities going on here, there and everywhere! But I hope that even if we’re soo busy with everything, we still take time out to enjoy and be happy.

So, I guess, that’s all for today. HAPPY OCTOBER everyone!

Here are some additional ideas on what to give this Christimas. Why not give handmade soaps? :) These handmade soaps are made from coconut oil, milk, lye and fruit juice. They also see to it that the ingredients are 100% natural and they are already awaiting organic certification – so you can be assured that these soaps are 100% safe and earth-friendly.

Take a look at the picture above. Does it look like a soap to you? :) I swear that it looks like a Christmas Tree ornament to me. :)

If you see this on the table, would you think it were soaps.

Yummy!!

These little bouquets remind me of flowers on a birthday or wedding cake. I was thinking, this would also be a cool giveaway for some weddings. You can have it customized to the color motif that you have.

These creative soaps are packed in hand woven baskets made from Quezon Province. This is actually pretty good and smart because they are giving and supporting livelihood from the different places in the Philippines.

Their mission: To make you and your skin SMILE. :)

Their vision: To make the world SMILE, one soap at a time.

For more information, check out their multiply site:
http://coconuthealthfarm.multiply.com/

P.S. Their soaps are also available at the Palms Country Club in Alabang.

David & Goliath, the US clothing brand known for its fun, witty statement tees, has announced the 20 finalists who have the chance in becoming its Philippine brand ambassadors.

David and Goliath PR

After signing up in the brand’s official Facebook page and submitting photos, ten chicks and ten dudes were picked and will advance to the next round of competition. The panel of judges who selected the best photo entries was composed of David & Goliath Philippines Managing Director Anne Gonzalez, Marketing Head Ammiel de Leon and Netbooster Asia Art Director Aaron Asis.

Top 10 Dudes

“All of the photo entries were great”, said Gonzalez. “We are very happy with the 20 who made it to the cut. Each of them was able to exude the personality of David & Goliath in their photos.” The entries were judged based on creativity, presentation and possession of David & Goliath’s personalities – being fun, witty and young.

Top 10 Chicks

The 20 finalists are a mix of students and young professionals. The 10 dudes are composed of students of multimedia arts, filmmaking, entrepreneurship and culinary arts, engineering and nursing graduates, a senior high school student, a teacher, a medical researcher, and a game developer. On the other hand, the 10 chicks are made up of students of accountancy, biology, communications, marketing and linguistics and human resource and marketing professionals and an online tutor.

These 20 aspiring contestants will record a video that will be uploaded in the brand’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/davidandgoliathphilippines) for public voting. A distinguished panel of judges, composed of David & Goliath founder Todd Goldman, David & Goliath US marketing director Dean Martin, executive vice-president Billy Blu, Chalk Magazine editor-in-chief Nana Caragay, radio jock and TV personality Sam YG, and comedian Tim Tayag, will also help in selecting the three chicks and three dudes who will be newest faces of David & Goliath.

The public can vote in two ways – in-store and online. For every single-receipt purchase worth P 995, a customer can vote for one chick and one dude. Voting online is also possible via an application in Facebook in the brand’s Facebook page. Every in-store vote corresponds to 10 points and every online vote gives the contestant one point. For every vote submitted, one also has a chance to win P 1000 gift certificates from David & Goliath and pair of flip-flops from Havaianas in the raffle draw. Voting will run from September 14 to October 9.

The six winners will be rewarded with over half a million pesos worth of prizes that include a year supply of David & Goliath merchandise, products from Havaianas, personality development training programs from John Robert Powers, and pizza party packages from Yellow Cab Pizza. They will also grace the cover of Chalk Magazine, one of the country’s leading magazines.

For more information, drop by David & Goliath at Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 5 or TriNoma or log on to http://www.facebook.com/davidandgoliathphilippines.

Hi, Guys!

Just wanted to share with you some of the runway pictures of the Ensembles Collection featuring Religioso. Hope you enjoy! I was thinking, I’m pretty sure you guys would want to see how these items would look when worn.

Love,

Kinney :)

Ensembles by Religioso RunwayA

More pictures here:

The Religioso sisters, Yvette Religioso-Ilagan and Choc Religioso-Dayrit, started doing weddings in 2005. They started by doing the entourage of Choc.

Belted Panuelo Tunic Top, PHP 1795
Belted Panuelo Tunic Top, PHP 1795

In 2006, Religioso opened its first boutique, the embodiment of the Religioso dream of having a Filipino brand that showcases designs, details and workmanship that are truly world class. And in 2007, they opened their first flagship store. This year, Religioso celebrated their 4th anniversary. 4 years later, Religioso is still delighting both long-time and new clients. 4 years later, Religioso is still all about STYLE, EXCLUSIVITY, EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP, and BUILDING GREAT RELATIONSHIPS.

Wrap Dress with Ruffle Details PHP 1795
Wrap Dress with Ruffle Details PHP 1795

Religioso. The main women’s line, it embodies the stylish empowered woman of the new millennium, inspired by the genteel well-dressed women of the past. Each collection origininates from the classic button down shirt, given a dash of drama that is the signature of the line’s designers, Yvette Religioso-Ilagan and Choc Religioso-Dayrit. Never has the ubiquitous white shirt looked so glamorous than with meticulous detailing they liberally put in. The tops are complimented by trousers, skirts and dresses made from luxurious materials.

Two-Toned Cocktail Dress, P1895
Two-Toned Cocktail Dress, P1895

Choc Religioso-Dayrit

Choc studied fashion design at the Philippine International School of Fashion at La Salle College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Choc collaborates with her sister, Yvette in designing pieces for Religioso.

Tunic Top with Pleated Collar, P1595
Tunic Top with Pleated Collar, P1595

Yvette Religioso-Ilagan

Yvette finished a management degree at De La Salle University, and took some interior design courses at Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID). She and her husband Marty love travel, arts and architecture. The company gives them the perks of being creative, as well as the challenges of managing a business. Yvette is also the President of a successful salon, Studio 546.

Top with Shell Pleats, P1495
Top with Shell Pleats, P1495

They also recently opened Kids Ahoy, a direct selling brand that offers clothes, shoes, toys and other accessories for kids (newborn to pre-teens). Their store and office is located at Level 2, Starmall EDSA-Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

Top with Origami Detail, P1695
Top with Origami Detail, P1695

STORE

GREENBELT 5

Level 2, Greenbelt 5

Makati City

Tel +632.729.9061

www.religioso.ph

ATELIER

8 San Manuel St. Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Tel +632 631.4200

Check out the other pictures of the of their Ensembles Collection: