California is Cool

I am not (yet) blogging from California, and the weather is still hot where I am. This blog is about a new store format. A little introduction (or insights)..  I love that shops today incorporate architecture and interior design in building their store and showcasing their products. Chic stores have chandeliers and candlesticks, lingerie stores have drawers to keep their cute and sexy pieces and there is even a beauty store in Toronto which...

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Chateau 1771

After graduating from College, I enjoyed my life being a certified bum, while my friends distributed their resume's to the finest hotels and restaurants in the country. Most of my friends worked in Chateau 1771 - that nice, classy restaurant in El Pueblo.Oh yeah, I remember El Pueblo.. I remember the good old days.. El Pueblo was once the place "to be seen". The TGIFriday's and Tequila Joe's were once favorite spots.I remember I also applied in the...

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Speck's CandyShell Flip for iPhone5: Case of the Year

For those of my friends who are sporting their new iPhone 5 - might be interested to buy Speck's CandyShel Flip.Available in the following stores: Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, iStudio, Switch, iStore, iCenter, Mobile 1, iGig, The A Shop, SencoLink.If you like this post, click the like button or the Facebook Share button! Spread the love. Like my Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/ruthiliciousblog or...

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Great Buys of the Week: Shoes from Payless Outlet Store

Sitting beside someone you like as he drives - you could wish for the time to freeze and just not stop. But if there is one thing that could make me want to end the moment, it would just be - shops.As we passed the place called Solenad, with outlet stores waving and screaming at me to stop, my first reaction was to call the other car and asked if they wanted to take a peek at what's these stores are offering. So we agreed. To shop.Finding the mall's...

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Write a Letter and Be a Santa for a Day!

What if you could write a note to Santa and get a chance to have your gift granted? Remember those contest and programs on TV which they give whatever the letter sender is asking - and they give more than what was requested. This Holiday Season, Electrolux will be your Santa Claus - and it is no secret! Simply write him a letter and choose what appliance you want to give to your loved ones! Plus, Electrolux offers you an opportunity to give...

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Kotex x Love Bayo's Modern Fairytale

I don't have a fairytale to share, just yet. Let me just share I how I first encountered Bayo and Kotex. I was in first year High School when I first got a Bayo top (do the math, and you will realize I am that old!) ;) A year after, that's when I started to add Kotex in our grocery list. Kotex, which I thought is the most fashionable sanitary pad in the country. Think of its color, style and packaging.And yes, I continuously buy Kotex, among other...

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Say It Sweeter (and Bigger) with Toblerone

Chocolates. I cannot just say no to chocolates and I cannot just say no to a chocolate event, and one that is organized by Toblerone, I am sure to go (especially I was invited by our friends Ogilvy who won the Agency of the Year award at the 11th Philippine Quill Awards - Congratulations guys!). So I went, even if I was late. I only had two hours of sleep that day. I am back to attending events recently, after we got the thumbs up from the Hypercare...

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Uniqlo SM North EDSA Pre-Opening: Are You Ready to Shop on Friday?

Guess where I shopped last night? Uniqlo SM North EDSA!The store held a special pre-opening event for the media guests, friends, and bloggers after the awarding/meet-and-greet event for the winners of Uniqlo's Ultimate Fashionista. I am sure you remember that the store was all covered with tarpaulins with entries from the Facebook Contest. A friend told me he saw my picture there. Oh, that's nice of Uniqlo to include my picture, as I think I was...

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The IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Recipient in Philippines

I was supposed to write about a shopping experience and store pre-opening, but while I edit some pictures of the event, let me just share something, uhm, really interesting and essential to our society.  Before I start with the story, can I just share that my commute from Eastwood (where I work) to Manila took more than 2 hours? That is crazy, and during this time I wish I could fly. Literally fly and land at home, and figuratively, fly to another city where traffic doesn't mean "heavy traffic". Anyway, so this experience is somewhat related...

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Block Screening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn + Win Tickets + Freebie

Yeah, yeah. You have seen them - on TV,  posters, preview in movie theaters.. they are running after you, because they (Bella, Jacob and Edward) want you to see them in the big screen before everything else does!Book a seat to the Block Screening of Breaking Dawn Part 2 on Nov 15 and Get a FREE Limited Edition BYS Bracelet and Surprise Gifts from SMART! But here's the treat, I will be giving away two tickets to one lucky reader. November...

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Hello, Hello Kitty! Welcome to Manila!

Hello Kitty has arrived in Manila! No joke! I was there when Hello Kitty arrived in a fancy car, welcomed by mall-rats, kids, Hello Kitty fanatics and celebrities last Saturday at the Atrium of SM The Block.   It was almost a blur as red, pink and gold confetti came showering as Hello Kitty walked down the stage and got mobbed by media. Even celebrities like Elmo, Saab, and Maxene Magalona were happy to see Hello Kitty in person. I admit that...

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The Sights, Sounds, and Scenes in Downtown Toronto

I started this draft last week, and only got to finish today..  So, the weekend is over. Almost. Unfortunately for us who support Canada expats, we do not follow Philippine holiday. Long weekend will rarely happen.Tomorrow, back to the office. I had already accepted the difficulties of this work, but I wish I could just work from home and not worry about traffic, pollution and evil intentions. I used to tell my parents that I never wanted to...

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