Welcoming 2014 with Style.

I was extremely lucky to have been invited to join the dinner celebration of The Peninsula Manila's New Year's Eve countdown. 

The theme was Great Gatsby and there's really no better establishment to throw a party like this than TPM. 

The whole lobby was transformed and we were taken back to 1922.

Looking up at the ceiling, there were thousands and thousands of gold and white balloons waiting to be dropped as soon as midnight strikes.

Before the party, we were treated to a scrumptious dinner. A buffet with nothing but the best kinds of food. Lobsters, caviar, oysters, prawns, steak and a lot more. 

Delightful desserts for everyone! 

Most importantly, New Year is best celebrated with great company and that's exactly what my girls and I had. 

Thank you so much to General Manager, Sonja V. Vecchio and her dashing husband, Anthony for treating me and my daughters like family.

I love this photo. 

My seatmates, Felix and Grace Ang. 

Cindy Yang, Tim Yap, Grace Ang and yours truly. 

My gorgeous daughter, Jacqueline. 

My breathtaking baby girl, Jody. 

Steffie and Christine.

My sister Christine and Mom, Emma. 

Sweetest girl ever, Cindy Yang. 

Cindy, Sonja and Anthony. 

But prior to the exciting evening, I checked in a one-bedroom suite that my kids and I truly enjoyed.

A box of chocolates were sent up along with the usual goodies one gets when staying here in Pen. 

Because it is a Great Gatsby themed party, I decided to load my girls up with jewels. Afraid that they might lose real ones, I got them faux pieces which up to now, they enjoy wearing. 

(Chanel bag is real though.)

Because I still had the afternoon free, we decided to hit the gym. But when I got to the pool area, I saw a couple of friends and what was supposed to be a healthy afternoon, became exactly the opposite. 

Rosette and Dennis made me drink and if you know me, one drink gets me DONE. But they insisted I have two so there I was, at 4 pm decked out in my gym clothes, drunk as a master. At least Dennis and Ito were able to get some exercise done. 

But I tell you, whoever makes the drinks at the poolside should get a bonus because they are damn good!!!! 

Such a great addition to my memory bank. 

Thank you again to my Peninsula family for always being there for me. 

Sense and Style Features JBD.

I have been meaning to do this for the longest time but my memory is fading. I totally blame it on aging and not eating enough monggo. 

Anyway, I want to thank Mr. AA Patawaran for including our 35th Anniversary event in the issue of Sense and Style, September 2013 issue where in Julia Barretto graces the cover. By the way, I think she looks stunning here. 

I absolutely love the way AA writes. He has a way of telling a story. If I want someone to write a book about me, I would totally ask him to do it. Even my Dad, who is usually carebear about these things, mentioned to me that the writer has a beautiful way with words. 

So once again, THANK YOU Arnel for believing in our company and our desire to make this world more brilliant than diamonds. 

Radiant Orchid!

"Pantone sets a vibrant forecast, announcing Colour of the Year 2014 – Radiant Orchid, which is a colour with all the ways to style up an outfit and jewels that perfectly reflects its expressive and embracing hue of love and joy.

There are many gemstone standouts that you can embrace a spectrum of powerful yet romantic hues in radiant orchid alike: kunzite, pink spinel, amethyst, pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, tanzanite, pearls dyed in purple and more. You'll see a lot of purples in 2014!"

Source: jewellerynetasia.com

That got me so excited because I know how Jul Dizon's clients love the color pink and purple. 

In fact we have created thousands of pieces with this color.

This is a pink tourmaline cabochon ring. Small facetted pink tourmalines with diamonds surround the center stone and is set in white gold. 

Carved lavender jade with brown diamonds and flat cut sapphires is mounted in rose gold. 

Tassel is my thing. I love them. These pink sapphire beads with diamond cap can dangle from any existing earring you already have. 

Carved lavender jade with brown diamonds in rose gold ring is designed by Lucille Dizon and is under her Chinoiserie Collection. 

Carved coral and lavender jade with pearls and diamonds in yellow gold is one of the newest pieces we have. It's really a statement piece and may be detached so that you can wear the top alone. 

This pink tourmaline ring encrusted with hundreds of diamonds set in rose gold is stunning. 

Designed by Jul Dizon herself. 

Our exclusive line called IVY also focuses on the sweet colored stone enhanced by a simple setting with fine diamonds.  

Get your pink on and check out the other Radiant Orchid colored pieces we have at 

Jul Dizon, Edsa Shangri-la and The Peninsula Manila branches. 

For more information: anne@juldizon.com

8864638, 6347448

Shimmer All The Way!

This season, Bobbi Brown introduces Old Hollywood, a collection that celebrates the glitz and glam of iconic American Screen sirens. This sultry collection offers something for every type of woman, ensuring that you will always be red carpet worthy. 

Shine brighter than any star on the screen with Bobbi’s NEW limited edition High Shimmer Lip Gloss shades for light-catching glimmer on base lips (or added dimension over your favorite lipstick). 

I want these three so badly!

Plucked straight from the silver screen, Bobbi added one new glamorous shade, Tuxedo Black, plus two limited edition shades, including 24 Karat and Bronze (Limited Edition)

Loving Katie's hair!!

Ivory Eye Shadow, Beige Eye Shadow, Gold Sparkle Eye Shadow, opal Sparkle Eye Shadow, Fog Eye Shadow, Golden Pink Metallic Eye Shadow, Chocolate Bronze Sparkle Eye Shadow, Candlelight Gold Metallic Eye Shadow, Eclipse Eye Shadow

The first of its kind, this Bobbi Brown original was envisioned by Bobbi during fashion week when she was looking for a product that would create a flattering highlight and luminous glow on skin on the runway. Equally stunning in the pan as it is on skin, this shimmering brush-on powder was inspired by shimmer chalks, a product that Bobbi launched as part of her Color Options. Bobbi had the idea to press the chalks together in one pan to be used individually on the eyes or swirled together to create a flattering highlighter for the face. A wet slurry and unique baking process allows this powder to go on fresh and clean for a soft sheer glow.

Even with the dozens of imitations we find today, nothing compares to the superior quality and personal care taken into the craft of this distinct product. Each brick is handmade in Italy and involves a unique manufacturing practice that involves a wet slurry powder and the first terracotta oven used for the double baking process. Each step is carefully orchestrated and maneuvered by hand adding to the refinement and special look of this product. 

Bobbi’s Shimmer Brick Compact delivers saturated, pearly color with a smooth, velvety finish. For a shimmering glow, sweep the Face Blender Brush across all 5 shades and lightly dust cheeks and forehead for a lit-from-within glow. Or, use an eye shadow brush to apply an individual shade to the eyes from lash to crease for a subtle iridescent look on eyes. 

 Available at Bobbi Brown counters in Rustan’s Makati (812-2507), Rustan’s Shangri-la Mall (633-4636 loc. 114), Essenses Rockwell (822-9400), Rustan's Ayala Center Cebu (+6332 231 5633) and Mall of Asia