AVON’s Butterfly watch
AVON’s Free as a Butterfly watch supports NGOs that empower abused Filipinas. Available for P899, the watch is in line with the company’s #Stand4Her campaign — P100 of every piece purchased goes straight to Avon’s partner NGOs: the Luna Legal Resource Center for Women and Children in Davao ([082] 222-3448), Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation in Dumaguete ([035] 422-8405, 0915-259-3029), Women’s Care Center, Inc. in Manila (514-4104 or 0999-577-9631), and Ing Makababaying Aksyon in Pampanga ([045] 323-4750).
Max Factor’s new mascara
THE new Max Factor Volume Infusion Mascara is a two-in-one mascara with a formula that creates long and healthy-looking lashes. The formula of Volume Infusion Mascara features keratin and biotin. Meanwhile, the gentle fibre brush ensures maximum volume. One can also prepare and beautify their eyes with Max Factor’s new multi-benefit range with a product line-up including the new Miracle Prep Eye Shadow Primer and Masterpiece Nude Palettes in two new shades. Eyeshadow creases become a thing of the past with Max Factor’s first-ever Miracle Prep Eye Shadow Primer. The primer is applied with a soft, sponge applicator that makes it easy to apply, and achieve even and intensified color when next wearing eyeshadow. Less is more. Too much primer won’t settle properly, so only add a thin layer. Meanwhile, the two new Max Factor Nude Palettes has two colorways: Skylight Nudes and Earthy Nudes. Max Factor Volume Infusion Mascara, which comes in Black and Brown/Black, is available for P595. The Max Factor Miracle Prep Eyeshadow Primer is P395 while the Max Factor Masterpiece Nude Palettes are sold for P895.
Clothes for autistic kids
Graduating students from the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) — Angela Bautista, Diane Bobier, Allana Nicolas, and Darlenne Rivera — created the homegrown brand Spectrum Kidz, a 20-piece ready-to-wear line which consisted from basic clothing necessities to cutting-edge ensembles, fit for children from ages two to eight years old on the autism spectrum. The wide range of selection of choices used meticulously selected textiles such as cotton, poplin, neoprene, plush, corduroy, velvet, cotton twill, jersey knit, brush twill, geena silk, satin silk, maong denim, and cotton denim ready to address preferences. “These fabrics offer the most comfortable choices for them,” team spokesperson Ms. Bobier stated. “Some opted for clothes that are soft to their touch such as jersey knit, cotton and neoprene. Other children preferred stiffer fabric like denim.” Attention was given to jacket zippers and snaps, which allowed ease of access and give opportunities to children to effortlessly dress themselves. “The adoption of ordinary closings such as buttons may bring a challenge,” Ms. Bobier said. The vibrant and weighted Shibori Bomber Jacket gives Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). “It allows a calming and soothing effect for children with autism who have self-regulation difficulties and sensory processing disorder (SPD),” said Ms. Bobier. “This kind of jacket may be appreciated whenever kids feel anxious or scared or when they are undergoing tantrums.” Another shirt features artwork sketched by a young boy with autism. Spectrum Kidz was part of the display of distinct collections in Sinulid: Prologue, a large-scale exhibition that provided a sneak-peek to the promising talents of college’s budding fashion designers as they gear towards their main show scheduled for July.
SM Home Fair on June 28
Following the successful run of the SM Home Turnover Fair at the SMX Center in SM Aura, this year SM Home will be doing it bigger and better in the SMX Center beside the Mall of Asia. This year’s SM Home Fair will feature discounts of 10% to 50% on selected new items (as opposed to old stock) from over 50 premium brands carried by SM Home. The fair will also feature expert-led talks by some of the country’s up and coming designers who will offer practical advice and design hacks to guests at the fair. There will also be product and cooking demos featuring some of the latest and most innovative cooking appliances available in SM Home stores. In keeping with SM Home tradition, there will be design vignettes positioned all over fair from which guests can learn a thing or two, and derive inspiration from. The SM Home fair is open to the public, entrance is free. The fair opens on June 28 at the SMX Convention Center, in the Mall of Asia Complex.
HABI Pop Up of Culture
Shangri-La Plaza will host HABI Pop Up of Culture at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza’s Main Wing (Level 2) starting on Friday, June 28. The fair focuses on local weaving traditions.
