This Valentine’s season, gift that special someone with meaningful items that represent declarations of adoration. Whether it’s a grand gesture or a simple present, Rustan’s has what you need and more.
The Lady Love
From rose and yellow golds to diamonds and other precious stones, Adam & Martucci and Tiffany & Co. have beautiful selections to add sparkle to the season. Lovely trinkets from Swarovski will definitely be the delight of the recipient.
The Girl Boss
Allow the ladies to exude confidence and feel beautiful in their own skin with luxurious wear from Josie Natori. Statement pieces like a pair of Christian Louboutin high heels (with that iconic shade of crimson) is a stylish wardrobe piece any woman will appreciate and keep for years of celebration.
The Corporate Gentleman
For the men, a handsome Montblanc timepiece or writing instrument become thoughtful and functional gifts that he can keep close everyday, a constant reminder that his efforts are well appreciated.
The Quirky Creative
These eclectic socks from Happy Socks are perfect for that quirky yet lovable personality in your life.
The Techie Car Lover
Gift these specially designed USBs and hard drives from Milli X Ferrari for the techie car lover.
The Homemaker
For discerning homemakers, excite them with an array of wonderful and elegant pieces – from Lladro’s vintage table décor and accents, to tea sets from the Royal Doulton. For an added whim, a quirky Mani The Lucky Cat Figurine will definitely be a statement piece for the house that may bring luck in love, among other things. Help them fill their home and decorate their spaces with apt reminders of sweet affection.
In this season of giving, Rustan’s further rewards shoppers with perks as they pamper their special someone. Ongoing until February 14, customers with a minimum single receipt purchase worth P5,000 will receive as well a complimentary 8-piece box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
More than the gift, it’s the love that counts. This month of hearts, make those thoughts of love loud and clear, and celebrate it with the best selection of gifts from Rustan’s.
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For all its clamor about being the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas can actually be quite stressful-there’s the increasingly unbearable traffic that has us on the road for two hours on end; the overcrowded shopping malls, and their corresponding parking lots; the stark lack of hours in the day, when you realize that you don’t have time to buy your parents Christmas gifts in between going to work and all the holiday get-togethers (why do you have so many friends??).
Okay, even just writing that gave me anxiety. But take a deep breath and relax–if you’re among the Christmas shopping procrastinators, we’ve got your back.
We spent some time scouring stores and market (online and otherwise) for the best stocking stuffers of the year. From makeup and accessories, watches to bags, here are some products we know will be sure hits come Christmas morning.
Seeing Red
Give the glamorous people in your life bold accessories that will make them stand out in any room.
4 carat oval quartz set in lab-created diamonds and 24k plated gold on silver earrings; 3 karat pear Morganite gems set in diamonds and 18k rose gold handmade earrings; and 7 carat pear amethyst in high mount setting with diamonds and 18k satin finish yellow gold, all from JARRA JEWELS. Frida tassel earrings from SEPA ACCESSORIES. Tassel earrings from STROZZI.
The Fine Details
Handcrafted watches and accessories are minimalist ways to show off the finer things in life.
CEO Adesso Chronograph watch from TW STEEL at Lucerne, Ayala Center Cebu. Black Crystaldust double bangle from SWAROVSKI at Rustan’s Department Store, Ayala Center Cebu. 15 carat cushion peach pink topaz with baguette and round diamonds in 14k rose gold matte finish; 1 carat princess cut pink diamond in cathedral setting with diamonds and 14k two-toned yellow and white gold; and 3 carat cushion cut raspberry garnet with princess and round diamonds set in 14k yellow gold, all from JARRA JEWELS. Legacy Petite ladies’ watch from PHILIP STEIN at Lucerne, Ayala Center Cebu.
Pretty in Pink
With their bright colors and festive designs especially for the holidays, these tried-and-tested products are the perfect addition to any vanity.
PunchPop! Liquid Lip Color in Watermelon and Bubblegum; Gogo Cheek Tint; and Galifornia Love Kit (with Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel, Roller Lash Curling and Lifting Mascara, and Galifornia Blush), all from BENEFIT COSMETICS at SM Seaside City. Ultra Facial Cream; and Midnight Recovery Concentrate, all from KIEHL’S at Ayala Center Cebu.
Captain Quirk
Zoological details, a play on textures and bright colors for those who like to infuse some personality into their ensembles.
Belle of the Ball tassel earrings; and Be My Lady Bug sling bag, all from FEBRUARY LIFESTYLE. Hoop earrings; and stud earrings, all from STROZZI.
Tassel Town
Definitely this year’s of-the-moment accessory, the tassel earrings come in a variety of colors and sizes–and get a sophisticated twist when paired with more classic pieces.
Ants in Your Pants sling bag from FEBRUARY LIFESTYLE. Amatheia tassel earrings from SEPA ACCESSORIES. A collection of tassel earrings from STROZZI. Beaded necklace from CAROLE; Penelope tote bag from LONGCHAMP; Pearl necklace from MAJORICA, all at Rustan’s Department Store, Ayala Center Cebu.
A Man’s World
The man in your life deserves a touch of luxe, even in a lifestyle that’s rugged and on-the-go.
Black leather briefcase, and printed button-down shirt, all from OLEG CASSINI; Driving jacket from RICARDO PRETO, all at Rustan’s Department Store, Ayala Center Cebu. Pilot’s watch with case from VICTORINOX at Lucerne, Ayala Center Cebu.
Bare Necessities
A pared down beauty kit of great skincare products (and tools for the perfect brows!) is something any beauty maven will appreciate.
Defined Refined Brows kit (with BROWVO Conditioning Primer; Precisely, My Brow Pencil; High Brow highlight and lift pencil; and brow mapping tool) from BENEFIT COSMETICS at SM Seaside City. The Soft Fluid Long-Wear Foundation; and The Revitalizing Hydrating Serum from LA MER at Rustan’s Department Store, Ayala Center Cebu. Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash from Simple Sensitive Skin Experts. Lime Basil and Mandarin Scented Candle from JO MALONE at Rustan’s Department Store, Ayala Center Cebu.
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Karlie Kloss for Swarovski
Behind the scenes of Karlie’s shoot for Swarovski
Creative Director Nathalie Colin commented: “We are so excited to have Karlie as our new brand ambassador. Besides her amazing beauty, she stands for modernity, freshness, self-confidence, elegance and spontaneity. Everything that we convey through our collections.”
A fashion and lifestyle inspiration, a savvy digital personality with the Klossy YouTube channel, the brains behind the Kode With Karlie scholarship and a philanthropist business woman with Karlie’s Kookies: Kloss is so much more than a supermodel. Her many inspiring facets reflect the Swarovski brand, with its collections designed for women ready to shine, and make their everyday extraordinary. Karlie Kloss commented: “It’s an honor join the Swarovski family and to be part of the brand’s long history of bringing elegance to women through brilliant, unique designs.”
Kloss is a natural fit for Swarovski, as Nathalie Colin explains: “Karlie is someone young women look up to – her use of social media makes her accessible to a broad audience. As a brand, accessibility has always been part of our DNA, and we take every opportunity to get closer to our consumers. Karlie has an innate understanding of the digital world; we can’t wait to leverage her creativity to share inspiring stories about our jewelry and capture those emotional moments in life. The whole team is already in love with her!”
Karlie Kloss for Swarovski
To open up this new chapter together, Karlie and Swarovski created a quirky video unveiled on social media channels including YouTube and Instagram, which lets Karlie’s personality really shine. The supermodel is captured in a natural and casual mood, getting familiar with how to pronounce the name of the brand, one of web users’ most frequently asked questions.
Karlie will continue to bring her captivating personality and inner shine to Swarovski’s fashionable and contemporary universe throughout the season.
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This round Ø40 mm PVD coated stainless steel watch is also water resistant up to 30 meters (3 ATM), crafted with a black sunray dial and a rose-gold colored swan logo metalized on sapphire glass and strapped in calf skin leather and stainless steel Ardillon buckle. Its decorative Swanflower pattern at the back of the case gives the timepiece’s a certain exclusive touch.
Swarovski Watches are available at Lucerne in Glorietta 4, Shangri-La; Chronos outlets in Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and Robinson’s Place, Ermita; Swiss Gear in Greenbelt 1 and SM Lanang, Writspod in SM Clark, LE Temps, and Century City Mall.
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