New must-have mobiles; new shoe line modeled by none other than Anne Curtis

VIC Sotto, Nokia’s Dual SIM new ambassador, and Nikka Abes

It was an awesome celebration when world-renowned Nokia unveiled its latest Dual SIM mobile phones, the must-haves X1-01 and C2-00, dahlings.

Moi noticed the invitees were rolling off their chairs and cracking up till the show’s end, thanks to the incredible hosting skills of TV personality Ruby Rodriguez and her “twin,” comedy-bar sensation Petite, no less. The “double Rubies” were in keeping with the dual theme of this super-happening, palanggas.

The Nokia X1-01 and Nokia C2-00 pack more memory, better battery life and tons of SIM entertainment, plus five separate SIM cards that can be personalized with SMS or data settings.

The brand ambassador of the new phones is comedian Vic “Bossing” Sotto.

“Only Nokia can offer Dual SIM phones without compromising on features and fun,” said Nikka Abes, Nokia’s corporate communications manager. “They pack all other exciting features making them doubly fun, and all at affordable prices.”

Twenty lucky guests who registered early got the chance to swap two of their old mobile phones with a brand-new Nokia Dual SIM phone, dahlings.

You’ll absolutely go for it!

ANNE Curtis, Vivian Tanchip of Primadonna, Valerie Tanchip, Robert Tanchip, Wilson and Denise Reyes

Marketing firm wins award

GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications Inc. hosted a thanksgiving dinner for Filipino winners of the International Business Awards, also known as the “Stevies,” at the popular Cav Café.

The original awarding ceremony had been held in Abu Dhabi.

GeiserMaclang was made “distinguished honoree” for the category, Communications Campaign of the Year–Marketing-Consumer Products,” for Unilab Alaxan’s “Aray ko, Galing ko” campaign.

“GeiserMaclang is the first Filipino agency to be recognized in what’s considered as the Oscars of the business world,” said Amor Maclang, vivacious director for communications of GeiserMaclang.

She added that because of the distinction, the Philippines is “emerging to be a hotbed for marketing communications and digital marketing in Asia and the world.”

BIRTHDAY boy Arnold Vegafria, Rustan’s Rhoda Campos Aldanese, Cheska Garcia and hubby Doug Kramer, and Danelle Palang of Dusit Thani

The same distinction was given to San Miguel Corp., PJ Lhuillier Inc. and Philip Morris Manufacturing Inc. The Philippine companies competed with those from 35 other countries, including first-time winners Bahrain, Peru, Saudi Arabia and Slovakia.

GeiserMaclang is a social marketing company, “known for unique strategies that are grounded on transformative social insights,” said Maclang. “It’s one of the first firms in Asia to pioneer PR as an enterprise solution for challenging business objectives. GeiserMaclang’s core mission is simple: Do well, do good!”

Take your well-deserved bow, dahlings. Bravo!

Visit www.geisermaclang.com, geisermaclang on Facebook and Twitter.

Primadonna

Women in fashionable outfits and a handful men had a blast when the Primadonna shoe brand unveiled its new collection during the “Primadonna Girls Night Out.”

During the launch, Primadonna welcomed its new endorser, gorgeous Anne Curtis, fresh from her “No Other Woman” triumph in the box-office.

PRATEEK Kumar, GM of Dusit Thani Manila, and TV’s Korina Sanchez

A total style chameleon, Curtis continues to inspire millions of her followers with her effortless flair for fashion, palanggas. She sported the four looks of the new collection: “Rock and Roll,” bringing out one’s sense of fashion rebellion; “Prim and Proper,” featuring dainty pairs; “Androgynous,” for adventurous women; and Retro, hippie shoes for that sexy, bohemian vibe.

My palangga Divine Lee introduced Anne to the crowd. Asked about her style philosophy, Anne said, “I go for the classic, as this fashion never goes out of style.”

Check out Primadonna in its 42 outlets nationwide, including SM malls. Visit www.

primadonna.com.ph; facebook.com@primadonnashoesofficial and twitter.com@primadonnaPH.

Birthday bash for image maker

Some people get together lavishly in glitz and glamour, others feast over simple meals shared in one table. Then there are celebrations held for the mere love of that one person you refer to as a true “friend.”

Such was the birthday bash for Arnold Vegafria, palanggas, a byword in show biz where he’s an image maker.

It was superbly organized by his pals outside show biz.

It was his nth birthday bash for the year, in fact, as other groups had treated him already. This time it was held at one of my favorites, Dusit Thani Manila’s excellent Japanese restaurant Umu.

GARY Estrada, Cecile Lilles, Vince Aldanese, George Salud

Some 35 of ALV’s closest pals gathered for loads of laughs and for great company, topped off with a smorgasbord of fine sushi, sashimi and robata.

For the perfect ending, sweet awesome giveaways of divine Villa del Conte chocolates were flown all the way from Italy, and distributed to Arnold’s friends by businessman Vince Aldanese, with wife Rhoda Campos of Rustan’s by his side, dahlings.

More than just a birthday bash, it was a celebration of friendship.

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