Dec 092014
 
The season’s high street fashion trends

Falling for Shana: ‘Tis the season to let Shana dress you up in loose and crop tops, and blouses with geometric cuts and avant-garde tweaks, available at Shana boutiques in Robinsons Malls. MANILA, Philippines – High street fashion statements are a breeze to come as Shana  gets you stylishly covered this fall with sweatshirts, denim tops, jeans, maxi floral dresses, long skirts, and shorts. Jumpsuits, skinny pants, push-up leggings, cut-off shorts, crop tops, and blouses with geometric cuts and avant-garde tweaks are what make Shana’s season so exciting. Its signature textures and prints — from knits to silk — come in shades of brown, black, cream, and luxe metallics. Aztec prints are abundant in sweats and hoodies; tribal, floral and graphic swirls are also found in dresses, blouses and skirts. Fringes, tie-dye, animal prints and brilliant, fluorescent hues exude fun and flamboyance. Mix and match denim jeans with  cropped and loose tops for a casual, laidback look or slip into that flimsy flowing blouse or Shana’s LBD and lace dresses if you’re in the party mood. Complete the look with Shana’s interesting line of shoes, bags, and funky accessories. Shana also carries trendy pieces for men, while Shana Homewear boasts comfy pajama sets to bedroom slippers. Shana, the Spanish retail concept that made its Philippine foray via Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc. (RSSI), has 250 stores across 40 countries worldwide. Check out its fall-winter 2014 collection in its boutiques located at Robinsons Magnolia, Shangri-La Mall East Wing, and Glorietta 5. Get Read More …

Dec 092014
 
It’s sweater weather

City slick: Classic pullover from GTW Urban worn with a floral skirt from GTW Fab, available at The SM Store.   MANILA, Philippines – It was knits everywhere on the fall 2014 runways, which overflowed with every kind of sweater imaginable. Vera Wang had a sweater emblazoned with You Bug Me over a full leather skirt, Michael Kors had delicious cozy knits worn with full peasant skirts, Ralph Lauren had day glow puffa jackets and beanies. With cooler weather ahead, this timeless classic has been updated for the younger set at GTWBYSM.  There are heritage knits like pullovers that are polished and cool; slouchy sweaters that are big on comfort and style; and novelty knits — embellished, furry, fringed, appliquéd — that bring the fun to cold-weather dressing.  There are also cool denim jackets to warm you up. The collection also takes mixed textures to a whole new level.  Usher in a new era of warm style with cozy sweaters, and denims with attitude. Worn with distressed pants, skinny jeans, feminine floral skirts, fun miniskirts and shorts, don’t hesitate to layer to ignite a look that’s fearlessly trendy. The collection is available exclusively at GTWBYSM of The SM Store. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch:

Dec 072014
 
Introducing: Shony Del Pilar,  California’s 2014 ‘Nurse of the Year’

The California Association of Healthcare Facilities has recently awarded  Southland’s Director of Nursing, Shony Del Pilar with the prestigious “2014 Nurse of the Year” award, which was “designed to recognize an outstanding professional in the field of nursing, who has demonstrated superb leadership, a strong commitment to quality patient care and a devotion in improving the lives of patients as well as the employees they work with on a daily basis.” The Award announcement stated: Shony Del Pilar is regularly recognized as one of the strongest clinician’s in the community. Known for her personal approach with residents, efective departmental organization and tireless work ethic, she continuously focuses on improving resident health, safety and quality of life and her drive to achieve excellence  makes Southland a better place for patients, family members and staff.” Shony del Pilar Born as Asuncion “Shony” Romero by father Eric Sr., from Pampanga and mother, Maria Floresca from Catarman, Samar, Shony was raised in Taguig, Rizal, where she graduated high school from Foundation College. Ambitious and focused on a carreer in Nursing early on, Shony was determined to pursue a degree in Nursing by enrolling at the Far Eastern University in Manila, where she graduated with a degree in Nursing in 1978. Initially, she worked as a staff nurse at the Pasig General Hospital and while working there, she learned of the benefits of being a daughter of a US Veteran, thus with sheer luck, she subsequently was able to emigrate to the US in search of distant relatives who were kind enough to Read More …