Thursday, December 15, 2011
HG Studio: Your One-Stop Shop Glamour Hub
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Day The Silk And Denim Unite
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Buying and Caring for Costume Jewelry (Part 1)
- Although you can’t expect costume jewelry to be as durable as the real thing, you should still consider quality. Even though Php 350 might not be a big amount to pay for something that looks real, it can get expensive if you have to keep replacing the item every month. Some brands cost a bit more than others, but these usually last longer. Invest in good quality costume jewelry because they can become wardrobe favorites as well! Look at the joints and hinges, the quality of the stones and beads, the stitching/glue/welding, etc. Even though they’re cheap, you never want people to think that they are cheap!
- Do your research! Since costume jewelry is relatively inexpensive, the different brands usually come up with large collections every season. Make sure you check as many as possible before selecting your favorite in terms of design, quality, and price. There are a lot of collections in mall stores, department stores, bazaars, specialty shops, and online shops. I find that reading newspapers and magazines reveals insider secrets as well i.e. favourite costume jewelry sources of stylists and celebrities.
- With costume jewelry, you can get the classics and still follow trends. Look for real-looking basic jewelry such as pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, and gold hoops (to name a few). Then add to your collection by getting long dangling earrings, a chunky statement necklace, a moderately bold neckpiece, a cuff, and a cocktail ring or two. Use the classic jewelry for traditional and low-key affairs such as meetings, then use the statement costume jewelry for engagements that require high impact.
- Have fun! Most likely, you’re only spending a few hundred or thousand bucks, and not two paychecks’ worth of cash. When rewarding yourself, always go with your instinct, with what makes you feel all warm and giddy inside.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
All Glitz And Glimmer On “Glamorosa”
Lorna Tolentino plays the role of Dra. Natalia Herrera, a successful cosmetic surgeon who had experienced the loss of her child and the man she loves. While Natalia worked to maintain her popularity in the world of beauty and cosmetic surgery, her rival Dra. Paulina Valdez (Alice Dixson) pursues to sweep her over to become more successful. With an unfortunate twist of fate, both of them try to win the heart of Karl Marciano (Zoren Legaspi).
Catch it every night from Monday to Friday after Wil Time Bigtime and see glimpses of Palamuti by PJ Valenciano accessories being worn by some of the female casts. Meg Imperial, who played Adrianna Marciano already have worn the magnificent bib necklace from the Songs Of Autumn Collection. See more of these pieces on the upcoming episodes of Glamorosa.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Get wired
with your simple yet glamorous dress? Tired of using jewelry pieces over and over?
Well, Palamuti created a piece that will surely spice you up.
A beautiful accessory made from wire. Yup, wire. Wire jewelry is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry the old fashioned way, by hand. The wire is bent, looped, tucked using no heat or soldering, all hand and wrist manipulated.
Almost any type of object can be created from wire - rings, pendants,brooches, earrings, necklaces and so on.
Emyrose wore this piece on her 18th birthday. This one of a kind a accessory accentuates Emyrose's lovely and simple dress. Since the piece is detachable, it is possible to take it off and use it on another gown. It gives you a sophisticated look and it surely will make you stand out against the crowd.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Palamuti's Women of Empowerment Presents "Rescued by Raza: The No-frills Dress Solution!"
That's why Palamuti wishes to pay tribute to a simple yet edgy design aesthetic that's daring, yet wearable. If you're looking for that perfect dress that will sincerely highlight your beauty, then Raza is your 'go-to' shop. There's a "no-fuss, no embellishments" rule at Raza. Structure and femininity is clearly its high point: different textures are used moderately while sparkly beading is applied wisely. The brand aims to promote individuality and creativity through couture. Women of all ages will surely appreciate Raza; aside from their signature 'no-frills dress solution', prices won't hurt the budgeting teen or practical bride as well!
RAZA is the fashion brain-child of RAchel Flameno and IzZA Lambino, two ladies who simply loved to play dress up. Having had difficulty searching for stylish yet affordable quality dresses had lead them to creating their own; so RAZA's first clients were technically its inventors!
Learn more about the couture duo through an 'inquisition' that puts the spotlight on this fashion fortress!
What is the style persona of the woman wearing Raza?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wedding Belles are Blinging
Maruja
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A National Gem
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Jumpstart Your Own Wedding Season
A wedding is always dreamed to be perfect. Without photography, catering, gowns and dress entourage, invitations and stationers, venue, music, flowers, cake, or rings, a wedding ceremony will be deemed incomplete. Surely, any future bride feels anxious with preparing for their special day. But no worries, a wedding resource center is available just around the corner to help Bride-To-BEs.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Yule Like!
For us Filipinos, the pre-celebration traditions for the Yuletide season can come as early as the first "ber" month- we welcome September with excitement. Some of us would like to avoid the whole Christmas rush, which leaves us dizzy amongst all that mall madness. We start making our lists and checking them twice- early! Aren't we so lucky to be living in the age of the internet, where online shopping serves to be the solution to a lot of our gift-giving dilemmas? Searching for that perfect gift for your loved one can be a real challenge, most especially for the female-kind.
- Watch out for our upcoming Gift-Guide blog, as we come up with appropriate gift suggestions for different types of women.
- If the perfect present doesn't exist, Palamuti will lovingly create it for you. We accept orders for customized accessories and costume jewelry, with a personal consultation with Palamuti's jewelry designer- Ms. PJ Valenciano.
- Palamuti, which never fails to take care of its valued customers, has a special promo for today's pre-holiday season! We are giving a 20% discount on all bulk purchases made on or before October 31, 2011- packaging included! Choose from our wide array of accessories, ranging from simple and classic designs to the most glamorous and elaborate.
We also supply corporate giveaway goodies during holiday events! All Palamuti jewelry pieces made by PJ Valenciano are guaranteed 100% special- items supplied (even in large quantities), all go through an intimate design process and are rigorously manufactured by hand.
To request for quotes and a pricelist, email palamutishop@gmail.com or pjvalenciano@palamutishop.com.
Filipino Debut Your Way
The debutante invites 18 male friends and relatives for the presentation of 18 roses. The guys hand their rose to the debutante and dance with her. The father is included in the 18 roses and is the last one to dance with the debutante.
Another part of the debut is the presentation of candles. It is performed by 18 female friends of the debutante. They say their short speech and light up the candle, which the debutante will eventually blow.
Also, there's the 18 treasures where friends give the debutante gifts and explain why they gave that kind of gift to her.
My celebration of my 18th birthday was just a simple one. It's not a grand debut but it was memorable. My family just had a small gathering. But if I could turn back time, I'd want a, not that luxurious, but still wonderful party.
Oh, and another exciting part of the debut are the souvenirs. Speaking of which, if you are looking for custom -made souvenirs for your debut, then Palamuti by PJ Valenciano is my bet.
We are extending our pre-holiday promo of 20% discount on all bulk purchases made on or before October 31, 2011 to debutants. Choose from our array of accessories, from our simplest to the most elaborate designs. Packaging is included!
We are now accepting orders for customized accessories and
costume jewelry starting this September!
Accessories for the Debutant starts at PhP500.00!
To request for quotes and pricelist, email palamutishop@gmail.com or pjvalenciano@palamutishop.com.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Two in One
I remembered the first time I've seen Papemelroti. I was roaming around AliMall and the store really got my attention. I'm a fan of paper products and Papemelroti's are just the best. Papemel's paper products are made from recycled paper, doing their fair share of saving the planet!
I'm a nature lover, so that's two thumbs up for Papemelroti!
A few years back, my sister bought this little box of Biblical verses from Papemelroti and I used to shuffle the mini cards and read one piece each day. It was fun and I went to Papemelroti to see if there are more of those "little box of insights". Sure enough, there was this one entitled Query. It's a fun game to play.My professor in English brought his Query cards and we played it during his subject.
Sometimes, when my classes end early, I invite my friends to go to SM Centerpoint. The first shop we'll go to---- you guessed it----Papemelroti. The store is easy to spot beside the escalator on the mall's second level. We spend a couple of minutes just looking and planning to buy whatever we may fancy.
My classmate knowing that I like Papemelroti a lot, and I mean a lot, gave me a small notebook with ring binds as a gift. I loved it and I even named it "my handy dandy notebook." I really like the design and as it was handy, I bring it with me all the time and I jot down important notes on it.
Another product from Papemelroti that I like is their scrapbook. I used to make a scrapbook and I buy the scrapbook decorations at Papemelroti. Not only are they pretty but they are also cheap!
There was also a time when my Photography professor told us that we're going to create a portfolio of photo assignment and it's up to us how to present it. The first thing I though of was to go to Papemelroti to look for handmade stuff I'll use on my portfolio. Even though I was on a tight budget, I managed to make a beautiful portfolio!
Now, Papemelroti doesn't just sell paper products but also Palamuti by PJ Valenciano. These are the accessories from Palamuti that you can see in Papemelroti Vintage Corner at their main branch at Roces Ave., Quezon City.
Sayuri Kanzashi brooches |