Read. Sip. Dine at the Book & Borders, a cozy nook for book lovers

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Charming and inviting, Book and Borders is the latest themed café open in Quezon City, catering to customers who have an appreciation for good books and equally good food and coffee. 

Here's a recommended cozy nook for book lovers. Putting together two of your favorite past times, reading and enjoying a cup of coffee, in just one place, newly-opened Book and Borders Cafe is set to become one of the metro’s more popular hangouts.

Book and Borders, located at 281 Tomas Morato, Quezon City, unlike other crowded cafes where people are more engaged in chit chat, has purposely turned their space into something that is more relaxed and quiet.

This is because the café encourages customers to go through their extensive selection of books, and take their time to hangout or read. In fact, the café also makes book stands available for its customers, to make reading their chosen book, much easier.

Complementing the nice ambiance and the library aspect of the café are delicious light fare and refreshing drinks. 

Aside from delicious muffins, breads, cupcakes, pies, tarts, squares, doughnuts, and cakes (Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake), Book and Borders also serves more filling menu options like pasta (Truffle Mushroom Pasta, Tuyo Pasta), sandwiches (Beef Pastrami Panini), even salad and breakfast options. For drinks, there’s coffee of course, in a variety of options, as well as refreshing smoothies for hot days. 

The café’s brand ambassadors, Karylle and Benjamin Alves are both book lovers, and represents what the café wants to promote very well; which is to encourage the habit of reading as well as indulging in one’s love for coffee.

Benjamin Alves

The two self-confessed book lovers were present at the café’s grand opening last July 28, wherein guests were treated to the café’s bestsellers and were given the chance to enjoy the selection of books that are available.

Karylle

Carrying the tagline, Read. Sip. Dine. Book & Borders is definitely a must-try not just for book lovers and coffee lovers but anyone who is looking for a nice place to hang out in the busy metro.

To learn more about Book & Borders, follow them on Instagram (@bookandborderscafe) and Twitter (@bookandborders). You may also call them on (0932) 871 7856.

With celebrity guests, here are some photos during the opening and blessing of Book & Borders.

Relax, Detox and Invigorate the Senses at Posh Nails

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Posh Nails, the country’s top nail salon introduces new wellness package.

Just seeing my fave color while entering Posh Nails salon, with its iconic pink and purple interiors can make me relax and feel pampered on a special day after almost one week of my life activities -  events, meetings, for and with family and household needs.

Stress is a part of our modern urban life. Whether it is about facing the daily challenges of living in the city or putting in that extra effort to reach your goals, there is constant wear and tear on the mind and body. It is important to find ways to treat yourself and find ways to relax and recharge so you can get back on track, refreshed and renewed.

Since it opened its doors 13 years ago, Posh Nails has been offering the best pampering experience for those looking to relax and unwind from a busy day of work or play. Its iconic pink and purple interiors invite guests to settle down as the highly-trained technicians scrub, buff, and polish all that city stress away.

“More than just a place where you can have your nails done expertly, I have always envisioned our Posh Nails salons to be a place where our customers can relax and feel pampered, where we can help them find comfort and ease from their stress,” says Pamper queen Cat Ilacad. 

Miss Cat recently introduced a new nail salon service that specifically targets those who want to detox as they relax.

“The service is all about wellness, which is something I really value. We decided to celebrate Posh Nails’ 13th birthday by introducing the newest addition to our service menu called the DETOX Mani+Pedi. It uses all Cuccio products that I have personally tried and believe in. The main goal of the service is to offer our clients a wonderful pampering experience where skin is renewed and nails are revitalized.”

The pampering package uses nature-based products that are designed to nourish and moisturize, with a promise to deliver antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in the body caused by stress.

Among the products used for the pedicure sessions are:

--- The Extended Massage Lotion with Shea Butter & Tuscan Grapeseed, which combines Shea butter’s intensive moisturizing properties, and Tuscan Grapeseed’s antioxidants that neutralize free radicals; 

--- Pedicure Callus Softener with Mango & Papain, which contains antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and Vitamins along with natural enzymes to gently exfoliate and reveal radiant, healthy skin; 

--- Pedicure Cuticle Softener with Pomegranate & Alpha Hydroxy that promises to gently, yet effectively, exfoliate, cleanse, and soften stubborn cuticles with Pomegranate which is rich in antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids to soften tissue and remove unwanted skin cells.

The Detox Manicure products include the:

--- Manicure Cuticle Soak with Aronia Berry & Tea Tree which softens, cleanses and refreshes hands and nails with Aronia berries that provide high levels of antioxidants and tea tree that has natural antiseptic qualities;  

--- Manicure Milk & Honey Butter wash with jojoba beads to gently exfoliate skin while leaving it soft, and supple; and the Manicure Extended Massage Lotion with Seabuckthorn& White Tea that offers a nourishing, hydrating finish.

The new DETOX Mani+Pedi pampering service is now available in 30 Posh Nails branches nationwide.

For more information, visit www.poshnails.com.ph or follow Posh Nails on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For franchise inquiries, Please call 3738762.

Work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with Acer Switch 2-in-1 laptop

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Students are more mobile and more connected than ever. Learning digitally has never been easier.

Some schools even require students to own a laptop these days. Most students, high schools or head off to college these days need thier own laptops. Although a personal computer may not be absolutely necessary since most colleges have computer labs for student use, it is definitely a convenience to have your own computer unit.

Tablets and laptop for school should be optimized for the work, not the play. But as they said, work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with laptops! 

Smaller, lighter models are likely a better fit living on campus. Keeping your computer with you in class and at home means all of your notes and assignments are in one place.

Now, let’s look at a selection of laptops suited for your lifestyle. Of course, not everyone can afford to buy high-end laptops for school.

Portability, efficiency, and versatility are valued factors when it comes to notebooks. For students who regularly deal with dynamic academic activities, having a gadget built-in with these features can help set the groundwork to a successful school year.

“Tablets and laptops are now considered necessities for students since majority of their requirements are anchored online. For the youth, especially, having an efficient device just doesn’t cut it anymore. They need something that can complement their lifestyle as well,” says Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. 

He continues, “Nowadays, having advanced features is no longer just the benchmark in measuring a gadget’s worth. You have to think of what the users need to really make a difference.”

Recognizing the exceptional needs of students, Taiwanese brand and leading Philippine notebook manufacturer Acer came up with the Aspire Switch 10 E. The model, which is a modified version of the earlier Switch 10, hits the sweet spot between a tablet and a laptop. It has versatility, mobility, and efficiency all rolled in a model designed for both work and play. 

Designed for students

The Aspire Switch 10 E comes with the new Acer Snap Hinge ™2 which makes it easy to snap the keyboard on or off with a simple push or pull. Students can easily use it in its tablet form for watching videos and snap it back to its notebook mode for typing tasks. The Switch 10 E can be switched to a total of four modes: notebook, tablet, tent, and display.

In terms of performance, this versatile laptop’s Intel quad-core processor gives it ample power to accommodate every student’s computing requirements. Switch between work and fun with its 12 hour battery life and enjoy usability with its Windows 8.1 software and pre-installed Microsoft Office programs. 

The Aspire Switch 10 E’s audio and visual components are even geared towards the demands of schoolwork. With its Acer VisionCare™ and Acer BluelightShield™ features, the users’ eyes are protected from stress-causing blue light during prolonged periods of staring at the screen. The 10 E also promises clear images with its IPS technology HD screen (made durable by ultra-tough Gorilla™ Glass) and great sound performance with its dual speakers.

Lastly, the Aspire Swich 10 E comes with a data protection component for assured information security. The Acer SwitchLock ™ secures HDD data of the user and only allows access to it once the tablet is snapped back with the keyboard. 

Work and Play

Acer’s commitment to provide for the specific needs of different users goes beyond just performance. Understanding that self-expression is also important for the youth, the Aspire Switch 10 E is made available in a range of trendy colors that complement its dynamic shape. 

Teens can choose from a variety of colors like blue, purple, white, black, pink and magenta to suit their taste and style. Add this to the textile-pattern texturing of the cover and you have one stylish device that can keep up with the demands of student life.

Acer’s models are inspired by its #PullitOff! Campaign, an advocacy which calls out to students to face common school challenges like bullying with confidence. Other products included in the line-up of the campaign are the Acer Aspire Switch 11 and Acer Aspire Switch 12. 

Wong closes, “Technology plays a large role not only in our professional careers but our social lives as well. Students have varied interests and activities. If you can find a gadget that can help improve the way you live in both aspects, then you know you’ve found a good partner.” 

Students, make sure your tablets and laptop will be able to keep up with your busy schedule.

For more information on Acer’s products and latest campaigns, visit www.acer.com.ph or check out the Acer Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AcerPH). You can also get updates by following Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils). 

#LadiesInLevis : Introducing the New Levi’s Women’s Denim Collection for Fall 2015

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We made them first and then we perfected them

For more than 80 years, the Levi’s brand has obsessed over women’s denim. The brand that invented the original blue jean in 1873—the iconic 501—then created the first-ever blue jean for women back in 1934, revolutionized women’s fashion forever. Every season since, the Levi’s brand has taken note of its own history, what’s happening around them and then figured out a way to make great even better. 

There’s magic in the marriage of authenticity and modernity. Eight decades have taught the iconic denim leader a thing or two about women. Levi’s knows a woman’s body and how to enhance her shape, the styles she wants to wear and the details that transform a good jean into the perfect jean. 

For the Fall 2015 season, the Levi’s® brand harnessed over 80 years of women’s global denim expertise, paired that knowledge with the innovation and relevancy of today, and obsessed over the details - from the fit and fabric to finish and style - to create a transformational women’s jean collection. The Levi’s brand global design team identified the key fits and styles that women want, obsessively working to optimize the latest fabric innovations and slimming technologies, creating the perfect fitting jean for each body type. Such innovations include the most advanced stretch and recovery, signature authentic Levi’s details and world-class finishing. 

With the brand’s commitment to continuous innovation while boasting the quality it has always been known for, Levi’s created a perfectly tailored and trendy new collection that keeps up with the lifestyles of Asian modern women.

The latest addition to Levi’s denim collection is inspired by the idea that “behind every great woman is a great pair of jeans.”

Celebrating every woman’s greatness and achievement through the years in different fields, Levi’s launched the new collection on July 31 at the Valkyrie Nightclub.

To make the event a night to remember, the brand is bringing in Asian Superstar Vanness Wu to give an unforgettable performance, which is Levi’s way of thanking all the Levi’s female style seeker fans for patronizing the brand for years.

In line with the launching of Fall 2015 global brand campaign, Levi’s enlisted global artist, multi-Grammy award winning singer/songwriter, producer and activist Alicia Keys to lend her one-of-a kind voice and style to the brand for the debut of an all new transformational women’s denim collection. The Levi’s® brand will not only showcase Keys’ unique personal style and individuality, but will also feature her powerful voice with “28,000 Days,” an exclusive song as the soundtrack of the campaign.

“When you are authentically yourself, you are so gorgeous and powerful. I’ve come to the revelation that I’m just a jeans girl at heart. I feel the most confident, comfortable, sexy and strong in my jeans,” says Keys. “Levi’s is for every woman…there is something for everyone…much like music, Levi’s brings people together from all walks of life and cultures.”

Introducing the new Levi’s Denim Collection for women – modern, feminine and sexy from the brand that invented the blue jean. 

LOT 700 Named after our first-ever pair of Levi’s women’s jeans, our signature Lot 700 fits are the ultimate look-amazing styles, designed to flatter, hold and lift all day, every day. Fits include: 710 Super Skinny, 711 Skinny, 712 Slim, 714 Straight, 715 Bootcut and 721 High Rise Skinny. 

LEVI’S FITS FOR THE ASIAN WOMAN

Designed specifically for the Asian woman, we’ve taken your favorite jeans and crafted them with a slimmer thigh, flattering leg, and contoured seat for a little lift.

The perfect fit for your shape and style. Styles include the

711 Skinny 

712 Slim 

714 Straight

715 Bootcut 

721 High Rise Skinny

The new Levi’s Jeans Collection will be available in Levi's stores and in select wholesale partners beginning July 2015.

The launching of The New Women's Denim Collection is in partnership with Makati Shangri-La, Manila, the official hotel sponsor of Levi's Philippines.

About the Levi’s brand

The Levi’s brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world – capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations.

Today, the Levi’s brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading jeans wear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style.

For more information about the Levi’s brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.

Vanness Wu delighted fans during the launch of Levis'Women’s Denim Collection 2015

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Asian Superstar Vanness Wu gave an unforgettable performance at the launch of the new Levi’s Women’s Denim Collection for Fall 2015 on Friday, July 31, held at the Valkyrie in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Amazing night for everybody, Mei Zuo, one of the F4 in Taiwanese series “Meteor Garden”, Vanness Wu, and judge of “Asia’s Got Talent” is back in Manila after 11 years to grace the Levi's launch. 

The 36-year-old Taiwanese-American pop star Vanness Wu delighted fans on Friday with his answer to one of the questions thrown at him after the first performance for a local fashion show.

After his pandemonium performance and when he was asked how he describe his fans in three words,  he surprisingly replied in Filipino - "‪‎maganda‬ ‪, masarap‬‪ and mahal ko‬."

Vanness said "You guys are just so amazing, you are some of the most warmhearted people I've really met. And every time I meet Filipinos and Filipinas, they are just super, super awesome."

Fans were over joyed and cheers as he continued his song performances with dance moves.