Express your perfectly imperfect self through Bensimon sneakers

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“A blank canvas has unlimited possibilities.” - -from a famous author.

Lucky for you, that’s what you’ll get when you join this year’s Bensimon DIY workshop – a blank canvas. What do you do with a blank canvas? Anything. Paint it, stamp it, bleach, or even embroider – you can do absolutely anything creatively possible with a pair of Bensimon canvas sneakers. 

Bensimon is a Parisian heritage brand that was launched in the Philippines in 2013. Made of all-natural cotton-canvas and rubber, jetsetters around the world always bring a pair of Bensimon wherever they go.

What makes Bensimon the perfect footwear choice is actually the fact that they are imperfect – giving them the vintage look, which is very much like the French lifestyle, anchored not on perfection but on simplicity and elegance. 

Bensimon is all about individuality and uniqueness. Produced in EU and dyed in France, no two pairs of Bensimon are ever alike – which was what made last year’s intimate Bensimon DIY a big hit. It totally captured the brand’s identity of being perfectly imperfect, just like every individual.

This year, creative junkies from the media opened the Bensimon DIY series held at CommonThread Power Plant Mall last March 26. With the artistic support of Craft MNL, they got their hands dirty, literally, while trying to make masterpieces out of canvas sneakers! The result, of course, was stupendous. Nothing can be more beautiful than your own work of art.

But it gets better. What was previously opened only to the media will now be available for all you sneakerheads whose outlet of expression is your footwear. Unleash your creativity and customize your very own one-of-a-kind sneakers by joining the Bensimon DIY Series: Dream-it-yourself, do-it-yourself!

For every purchase of Bensimon sneakers from March 24 to April 25, you will be entitled to a free DIY workshop session. Make sure to get your pair from any of the following participating stores – CommonThread (Greenbelt and Power Plant), Rustan's (Gateway, Makati, Alabang Town Center and Shangrila), SM Aura and SM Makati – to get a workshop invite. You can choose your canvas from a wide array of colors that will definitely pop this summer. 

Leading this fun activity will be Craft MNL and Googly Gooeys so get those creative juices flowing already! 

Be ready to experience making fabric textures, marbling, embroidery, painting and stamping. 

Get your Bensimon sneakers now and join us at the Bensimon DIY workshop simultaneously happening at Common Thread Greenbelt and Power Plant Mall on April 25th! See you there! 

For more details on the promo, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/Bensimon Philippines) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@bensimonph).

Fashion Trends: Classy, Sophisticated and Fit for Plus Size

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The hardest thing in fashion, is what you wear to present yourself to the world that you are one strong woman, sophisticated and classy with elegance.

There are so many women out there with different body types, heights, and skin tones that they can easily find fashion boutique for great go-to dress for cocktail parties and social gatherings.

Some big ladies gets awful feeling during special events where everyone looks more glamorous. Some have trouble wearing fashion trends because they think some don't work with their shape.

V-neck Vintage Chiffon Plus Size Long Flowers Evening Dress

I admire plus size ladies who stay fashionable with latest plus fashion outfits. Being plus-sized doesn't mean that you can't be stylish, but you can walk on the runway with a curvier figure.

Get a look at plus-size fashions for plus size evening dresses uk in a variety of sizes and shapes, and find a look that's right for you - always.

Fun-loving people, always open-minded, flexible looking for gorgeous and attractive occasion dresses suitable for different occasions from wedding, formal evening events, cocktail parties,  prom with plus size prom dresses   and other social events.

Mini-length Trumpet Sweetheart Lace-up Organza Asymmetric Waist Prom Dress

A-line Tulle Flowers & Rhinestones Dropped Waist Plus Size Long Prom Dress

If you are fashion-fabulous and always look for fresh, and beautiful styles in bigger sizes, there are stores with great selection of plus size features fashionable, fabulous plus size dresses including cocktail dresses, sundresses, wedding dresses and outfits for every occasion.

You can combine popular silhouettes and accessories with just a touch of figure savviness to show off curves, slim your waist, and lengthen your legs, by your plus-size fashion guide with a plus-size friendly perspective. 

Lace Organza Off The Shoulder Sweep/Brush Train Beading Tier Evening Dress

Fashion shops are great, and the clothing is just as stylish as in other shops. You can learn about the optimal styles for your body from the best plus-size sources around, as they can help you flatter your shape, and look great. They offer great fitting clothes not just for petite women and stylish plus size women's clothing designed to flatter your figure in plus sizes.

Go plus size fashion experts for the fabulous plus size fashion line with affordable prices and you will have the feeling fitter, sophisticated and classy.

For more inspiring plus-size fashion trends, click here.

Caltex latest HAVOLINE Engine Oil producs that provides the Ultimate Engine Protection

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“Drivers today want to protect what really matters – the investment they made in their vehicles and its performance.” - - - Michelle Sayat, Marketing Manager Lubricants 

Chevron Philippines Inc. re-launches one of its oldest and most celebrated product brands, Havoline. This brand re-launch includes a complete refresh of the product labels, an exciting road trip campaign and the introduction of 3 new products in the market namely - 

Havoline ProDS Fully Synthetic ECO 5 SAE 5W-30, Havoline Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30 and Havoline Super 4T Synthetic Blend SAE IOW-40, which will be available in selected Caltex stations, auto supply stores and car workshops.

Michelle Sayat, Marketing Manager Lubricants added,  “Our latest introduction:  HAVOLINE WITH DEPOSIT SHIELD TECHNOLOGY - provides a proven solution that helps to maintain engine performance. preserves engine life, while maximizing fuel economy. The new labels complement and give a fresh and eye-catching look along with a modern packaging design. As technology progresses and our customers continue to explore and purchase different vehicle types they can be assured that Havoline’s engine oils are developed to address the needs of all drivers so they can enjoy their journey better.”

Caltex’s trusted Havoline brand introduces its latest Havoline ProDS Fully Synthetic ECO 5 SAE 5W-30, Havoline’ Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30 and Havoline super 4T Synthetic Blend SAE IOW-40 lubricants, providing the ultimate protection for your engine.

The advanced additives in Caltex Havoline with Deposit Shield Technology work with each other to the engine. It works immediately upon contact with moving parts of the engine to deliver a coating that effectively shields engines from deposits. metal-to-metal contact, corrosive agents extreme temperatures of combustion. This layer of protection works hard to maintain a clean, running engine for optimum protection and performance.

The new labels design focused on the benefits of protection and showcases the re-branding of Havoline fully synthetic range. Havoline brand’s promise to “Protect What Matters” is reinforced by the larger shield icon on the label and the new fully synthetic range underscores the professional level of protection that the brand offers through its Deposit Shield Technology.

These latest additions complement the rest of the Caltex Havoline product line, recognized by drivers as the leading motor oil brand with innovative breakthrough technology since it was introduced in 1904.

DRIVE TO PROTECTION: TUNE UP FOR THE ULTIMATE ROADTRIP

In line with the re-launch of Havoline in the country, Chevron Philippines Inc. is running a road trip campaign to educate consumers on:

Havoline’s 4 pillars of protection

Protect your Investment, Protect Fuel Economy, Protect Engine Performance, and Protect the Environment. 

It also aims to communicate that Havoline helps keep vehicles in tip-top condition, ready for the Ultimate Road-trip this summer season.

In the Drive to Protection: Tune Up for the Ultimate Road Trip Experience Campaign, Caltex Havolineð will venture to four astonishing summer destinations. Caltex Havoline Brand Ambassador Vince Golangco will visit Zambales during the Summer Siren Music Fest on April 17-19; Boracay at the SkyAthon on April 25, Baler during the Nalu Music Festival on May 1-2; and Sky Ranch Tagaytay on Mothers’ Day, May 10.

Havoline ProDS Fully Synthetic ECO 5 SAE5W-30 priced at Php 2,468.84, Havoline Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30 is priced at Php 1,480.00 and Fiavoline Super 4T Synthetic Blend SAE IOW-40 priced at Php 244.00 will be sold at all Caltex stations

For more information on Caltex and its products, visit www.caltex.com/ph.

World-renowned mixologist wows Manila at Cocktail Festival with Matthias Giroud

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Experience a Buddha-Bar Manila evening like no other when Matthias Giroud, Chief Bar Manager of Buddha-Bar Worldwide flies in for a one-night only cocktails feast called Cocktail Festival with Matthias Giroud on April 17, 2015.

The metro’s most sophisticated restaurant-bar-lounge promises the ultimate cocktails night with the visiting mixologist concocting an array of great cocktails and demonstrating the techniques he has acquired and honed through the years. 

Guests get to taste Matthias’ special cocktails and new mixes for Php1,000. Discounts will be given to students and teachers who wish to watch a master mixologist at work, creating magical concoctions that inspire awe. 

Constantly experimenting to up the ante in the art of mixing drinks, Matthias Giroud never fails to leave audiences amazed with his unparalleled cocktail creations. By nature, mixologists resemble artists, skilled not only in creating blends of flavors that complement each other perfectly but masters of performance and presentation as well. 

Hailing from the French Antilles, four distinct islands that offer white-sand beaches, Gallic glamour, and gastronomy, Matthias grew up travelling the world with his parents. In essence, he was reared to become an explorer and adventurer. 

At 18, the young Matthias landed his first bar job at the legendary “Bar Fly Paris” and it also marked his long-standing stint under George V Entertainment. Armed with a prodigious gift, a winning personality and work ethics, Matthias rose to become the chief bar manager for all the venues run by the group including the emblematic “Buddha Bar,” “Barrio Latino” and “Barlotti” in no time at all. 

Soon he was conquering the world, designing, conceptualizing, training and putting in place the bar operation for all subsequent openings of the George V Entertainment group around the world. His remarkable journey has seen him traverse the continent, from Monaco to new York and from Mexico to Sao Paolo, through the Middle East right to the yet-to-be-discovered corners of exotic Asia.

It is but fitting that Manila is the next stop. Buddha-Bar Manila guests are bound to marvel at this French wizard of Buddha Bar’s signature mixed drinks. 

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. 

For reservations, call +632 8566859/ +632 8566719 and 0998-983-2918. You may also reach them at info@buddhabarmanila.com or like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL

Jardine Distribution joins WORLDBEX 2015 to help push the construction industry towards the forefront of economic growth

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Supporting the growth of the construction industry as the country transitions to the ASEAN Integration of 2015, Jardine Distribution Inc. recently participated in the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX)—this year’s biggest building and construction expo.

Acknowledging the industry’s potential to be at the forefront of economic growth, WORLDBEX, which was held from March 11 to 15 at the World Trade Center, gathered top companies, including Jardine Distribution, Inc., to showcase the most trusted and reliable products and services in the industry today.

An interested buyer checks out different waterproofing and wood preservation products of Jardine that are on sale during the expo.

Jardine Distribution’s participation in WORLDBEX this year created awareness among homeowners and other construction companies of the latest innovations in the field of home protection and preservation.

“It has always been a practice for the company to join expos like this in order to sustain a significant presence in the industry,” said Jardine DIY Channel Supervisor Claire Ribo, who likewise pointed out that expositions like WORLDBEX “are good venues for introducing—and promoting—our home protection and preservation products.”

Ribo affirmed the need for Jardine to know the needs and demands of the consumers to allow them to address these and, at the same time, enable them to determine and assess the company’s future plans.

During the expo, the company highlighted its line of home pest solutions, which include Klerat Single Feed Rodenticide, Optigard Roach and Ant Bait, and ZAP aerosol insecticide, which comes in multi-insect, cockroach, and mosquito killer variants. Jardine also brought its waterproofing and wood preservation products to show some improvements and additions to the line.

Jardine Distribution, Inc., represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration of environmental protection. For more information, visit www.jardinedistribution.com.