Ipanema Urban Jungle Show in Bonifacio High Street

May 8, 2012

Ipanema Urban Jungle Runway Show

Bonifacio High Street Activity Center

I can still feel the Jungle Fever! Wild, exotic, fun & captivating! These are the words I chose to describe Ipanema Fashion Show held last May 8 in Bonifacio High Street Activity Center. 

 welcome to the jungle

The show dubbed as Urban Jungle Runway commemorates the newest store of Bambu located in Bonifacio High Street and the launching of Ipanema's newest flip-flop styles. 

Gift Guide: Ipanema for Men

Following up on the gift idea post, I bought DH his first ever Ipanema flip- flops- Surf Temas Masc. I want him to experience the comfort of walking on soft cushioned rubber. It's about time he shifts to Ipanema... the brand I love to wear!

Ipanema Surf Temas Masc II PhP895

I own several pairs of Ipanema flip-flops. I love the brand because it's very comfortable even when worn the whole day. The shape stays the same unlike a local brand I bought which turned flat when worn for a long period... waaaaah! The  designs are regularly updated too.

PFW Spring-Summer 2012 Ipanema Spoil Your Sole in Rio

My event: October 29, 2011

Ipanema Presents Resort Wear Collection

Function Room 4

SMX Convention Center

Seashell Drive

Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

This year, I got an invite from Ipanema to attend Philippine Fashion Week Spring- Summer 2012. It partnered with 5 Filipino designers for Resort Wear Collection 2012. 

opening shot

The five Filipino designers are Anthony Nocom, Catherine Cavilte, Dave Ocampo, Lyle Ibanez and Raoul Ramirez. The designers featured the stylish Brazilian flip flop brand as a finishing touch to their latest collections.

Ipanema Carnival Samba Parade 2011

My event: May 14, 2011

Step Into Style with Ipanema 

Philippine Fashion Week 2011

SMX Convention Center

Roxas Blvd., Manila

I heart Ipanema!  My first pair was a Gisele Bundchen edition. I bought it in March 2008. It is feathery light. It's like you are wearing nothing at all! And very stylish too! I have been a fan since then. 

The brand has been very supportive to my blog that's why when it needs my support, I try to be always present in their events! This May, for the duration of the Philippine Fashion Week 2011, Ipanema has a booth which showcased sandals, wedges and flip flops at the 2nd floor of SMX Convention Center. I was invited to witness and experience first hand Brazil's exotic and vibrant spirit!

Ipanema booth

Colorful sandals abound the stage area. I took a few photos and waited for the short program to start.

On display:

• Classica
• Anatomica
• Neo Anatomica
• Surf Temas
• Chic Fem
• Flora Fem
• Neo Apliques

The new designs are inspired by Brazil's exquisite sceneries and beaches. Each pair is made up of butter- soft materials with soles that are perfectly padded. At present, the brand has even come up with wedges if you want to go for a more glamorous look. 

MrsMartinez' Birthday Blowout giveaway!

Hello! This is the birthday girl speaking haha I am back! As promised, this is going to be a major, major giveaway! Over PhP40, 000 worth of prizes to be given away to not just one but FIVE (5) winners! The following prizes are from brands that I use and love. I want you to enjoy it so what are you waiting for. Scroll down to see what are up for grabs!

prizes to be won in MrsMartinez' birthday blowout

Prizes at stake:

• Obagi Professional-C Serum 15% Vitamin C Serum PhP4, 850
• Obagi-C RX System C- Cleansing Gel with Vitamin C PhP3, 740
• Obagi Signature Treatment PhP3, 500
• Pevonia Botanica Dry Oil Body Moisturizer PhP3, 120
• Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm PhP99.25
• Ramen Bar PhP5, 000
• Plains & Prints PhP5, 000
• Serenitea PhP1,000
• Jewelmer Flow Magazine with Mother of Pearl Bookmark
• Jewelmer The Ultimate Orient Coffee Table Book
• Jewelmer Mother of Pearl Bookmark that can double as necklace
• Pure White Facial Foam 50g PhP82.75
• Flawless White Spot Blocking Serum PhP485
• Flawless White Day Cream PhP159
• A set Age Miracle gift pack (facial foam PhP219.75, day cream PhP593.75 and night cream PhP643.75) 
• Ipanema gift certificates

Philippine Fashion Week presents Ipanema Spring Summer 2011

My event: October 28, 2010

Ipanema presents Resort Wear Collection

Function Rooms 2 & 3

Philippine Fashion Week 2011

SMX Convention Center

Mall of Asia Complex

Pasay City

Last year, all I got was a sign up sheet for Philippine Fashion Week. Sadly, I was not able to attend to any one of the events. Friends of mine would know just how directionless I am. Night Event + Far = No intention of attending alone.

But this year it's different, I got a personal invite from ELRO, exclusive distributor of Ipanema and DH was willing to drive coming from the office. I have to let you in on a secret, DH has to be the one behind the lens so every photos appearing on this post was from his camera lens. 

We were there a few minutes before 6pm. And the line was already quite long. I was given a bleacher seat and had doubt how DH can take a good photo from that spot. DH even muttered "You are not famous that's why you get that seat." Of course, he was kidding or was he not? I don't know. Good thing, I saw Tetcha who was on her way to the long queue along with her sister. She escorted me to another booth were Cel Mabalot was stationed. She handed a green circle sticker which I sticked on my blouse. Green Circle Stickers= First Row Seats!!!

L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5

Yeah, I know there's only 3! I don't need the complete line of L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 to salvage my damaged hair haha Kidding aside, after Mikki Galang of L'Oreal Philippines handed out gift boxes with L'Oreal products, I didn't bother to look inside until I was already home. Thus, the incomplete set. But don't fret, the set I got was enough to manage my once-curly-now-damaged-hair.

L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Repairing Shampoo, Repairing Conditioner and Night Essence Leave In

Case in point, my mom was bugging me to get a hair cut since I can't remember when. Oh,  I remember, since my hair lost its curls. I have thought of chopping my hair but then I thought that I would not look sultry much plus the chubby cheeks haha Then I started sporting side braids and bun. Just look at my picture in previous posts here and here. It's a phase, you know.  And then one day, boom, she asked "Nagpagupit ka ba?" Naks, that's when it occured to me that I used L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Night Essence Leave In the night before.

Sandalias Festival 2010 Step Into Some Love

My event: September 26, 2010

Sandalias Festival
Trinoma Activity Center

I was excited to receive the Sandalias Festival 2010 e-vite from MyMom-Friday. It will be the very first time I will ever get to meet Michelle and also attend an event with the biggest flipflop pinata I have ever seen.

Ipanema giant pinata