“It’s about time!” Saying that together, Rustan Commercial Corp. president Nedy Tantoco and Josie Natori—the Filipina behind the global brand—introduced Natori to Manila, the brand’s first boutique outside of the US.
She is an ageless beauty. Rustan’s house designer Criselda Lontok is in her trademark silhouette—loose blouse with three-quarter sleeves paired with slim pants and ballerina shoes.
When the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines decided to revive its design tilt this year, it wanted to make sure of one thing: that the competition won’t end up like a beauty contest.
Criselda Lontok for Rustan’s has been a best-selling brand for over three decades. What is the secret of her success? For starters, it is retail-driven; it provides great design and luxury at affordable prices.
It’s all happened to us before. We give a close heterosexual male friend personal grooming advice, pointing out his big bushy eyebrows with hair stands running amok, exuding all the charm of Oscar the Grouch, and suggesting he might want to consider a new look. Yet in spite of all our good intentions, he accuses us of trying to turn him gay.
Hi! I will be attending my friend’s wedding at the end of the month, and I’ll be one of her bridesmaids. I’m planning to do my own hair and makeup on that day. What makeup will be best for this occasion? I have medium to dark skin tone. By the way, the motif will be red rose. Thanks a lot!—Jonah
Rustan’s in-house designer and Cosmo-Manille society women’s favorite ready-to-wear couturier, the beautiful and talented Criselda Lontok, recently unveiled her latest Holiday 2011 collection at the Gallerie of Rustan’s Makati.
Today, the first part of “Breaking Dawn” will be in theaters. Depending on who you are, you will either be heartbroken or elated. I have to say, upfront, I’m firmly in the “elated” camp.
The Broadway musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz will be staged by 9 Works Theatrical in February 2012.
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