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Summer days seemed too long and too hot when we were experiencing these. Today though, with the rains threatening to pour down anytime soon, I’m sure a lot of people would still want to relish the summer days and spend some time at the beach. Or is it just me?

I’m sure a lot of homes have folded and said goodbye to their summer things like inflatable pools, outdoor footstools, picnic tables and outdoor toys. Most of the school children are now back in school, laboring for another 9 or 10 months or so with reading, home works, projects and more school works.

It is back to waking up at the crack of dawn for me. Summer, I am surely going to miss you soon 😀

Tags: goodbye summer, rainy season

Amanda Griffin-Jacob, a former Channel V International VJ, co-host of TV show “F” and model recently launched a new Lifestyle Network TV show called “Amanda, Loving Life“. The show will premiere on July 8, 7:30pm.

Photo first posted here.

Amanda is a hands-on mom who also help other moms in the site Glam-O-Mamas.

Amanda, Loving Life is a locally produced lifestyle show focusing on being a young urban mom. Amanda has a two-year-old son, Kieran. Motherhood has taught Amanda to be more patient, more responsible and more loving. She also   tries her best in giving Kieran the best nutrition possible and these can be had from where else but vegetables!

Amanda, Loving Life will cover topics on motherhood, fashion, healthy living, food and the best of how mothers (and their families) can live.

Check out Amanda, Loving Life on Facebook.

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Say ’Irasshaimase’ to Japanese Cooking as Chef Seiji Kamura, chef patron of the new Seiji Japanese Restaurant demonstrate both authentic and fusion Japanese dishes on June 9, Saturday, 9am-1pm at The Maya Kitchen.

Chef Kamura will prepare the following dishes: Tempura Udon, Crispy Kani Pomelo Salad, Spicy Salmon Maki, Wagyu Fried Rice and Chawan Mushi (steamed egg hotchpotch).

Chef Kamura has had stints as chef, restaurant owner and manager, culinary consultant and demonstrator. He is also a Maya Cookbook consultant with two titles under his belt, Easy Japanese Cookbook for Filipino and Secrets of Japanese Cooking. He attended the Tokyo Cooking Academy and trained in Lyons, France.

Chef Kamura’s latest restaurant, aptly named ‘Seiji’ is located at Cedar Exchange Building, 1006 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City.

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The Lifestyle Course for the month of June is Shawarma & Kebab on June 9, Saturday, 1:30-5:30pm.

There are 3 offerings of Certificate Courses with hands-on:

Fundamentals of Bakery Production, June 13-15, Wednesday-Friday, 9-3pm; weekend classes are on June 2, 16, 23 and 30, Saturday, 1-5:30pm.

Basic Culinary is on weekdays, June 5-8 and June 19-22, Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm and weekends on June 2, 16, 23 and 30, Saturday, 8:30am-1pm.
Basic and Advanced Cake Decorating is on June 27-29, Wednesday-Friday, 10am-3pm.

For more information, log on to www.themayakitchen.com or e-mailcontactus@themayakitchen.com

Visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City

Telephone Numbers: 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108.

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Below are the photos of the new iPanema Urban Jungle Collection, which were also featured in the Ipanema Urban Jungle Runway Show held last May 8, 2012.

Warning: this is a photo-heavy post. Be prepared to be bewildered with the choices on what to buy 😉

Anatomica Lovely II Fem (Php 995.00)

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Tropicalia II Fem (Php 1395.00)

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Anatomica Romantic II (Php 995.00)

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Classica Brasil II Ad (Php 995.00)

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Classica Trends V Fem (Php 995.00)

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Mediterrannee Fem (Php 1595.00)

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Plat Premium Fem (Php 1595.00)

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Sandal Premium III Fem (Php 1295.00)

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Sem Igual Fem (Php 995.00)

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Last May 8, 2012 world-renowned Brazilian flip-flop brand, IPANEMA took style animals to an unforgettable experience out in the wild when it transformed the Bonifacio High Street into a mystical urban jungle where IPANEMA’s sassy new collection was paraded.

The IPANEMA Urban Jungle Runway Show was a night of fun and true enchantment; a sheer moment to captivate the Metro’s style stars through fresh, animated pieces that capture that jovial spirit unique to the IPANEMA brand. True to the happy and exotic vibe of the beaches of Brazil the brand has been known for since it has established itself back in 1971, the IPANEMA designs featured a refreshingly distinct mix of bright colors adorning striking and bold prints as well as vibrant and unique design patterns.

The runway event witnessed the gathering of fiercest go-getters of the land. Popular celebrities and top models in the name of Enchong Dee, Phoemela Baranda, Ornussa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, Peter Norrdell, among others, graced the occasion and spiced up the night channeling their inner fashion animals. No other moment seemed more apt as the night was dedicated to unraveling the fabulous “fauna” of new IPANEMA flipflop styles through a numinous, story-telling fashion show featuring jungle creatures that embody the diverse tastes and characters of today’s stylistas.

What exactly unfolded during the roaring runway show? A jamboree of mystical animals which included the playful and graceful dolphin; the sleek and agile “Jacob” of the land: the wolf. Also making his regal presence felt was the king of the jungle, lion with its powerful and intimidating stance. Completing the fashion soiree was the vibrant and sophisticated peacock; the soaring eagle with its potent sexual energy; the meek and mild gazelle that represents those with laid back taste; the sexy and imperial snake; the eye-catching ostrich; the zebra which dons its uniqueness in every possible way; and the funny and quirky caterpillar, which transformed into a glamorous butterfly as its fellow animals strutted their way into the urban jungle, a place where there is boundless freedom to express one’s definitive flair and need for comfort. Indeed, it was a runway spectacle like no other.

The Urban Jungle Fashion Show is IPANEMA’s way of celebrating unique individuals who take on everyday determined to conquer the world and stand out. It’s a toast to go-getters who own their unique style and never compromise on getting what they truly desire.

IPANEMA has truly been a bastion for flipflops not only in Brazil, but around the globe as well. Its long history speaks not only of reliability and high quality performance and service, but of innovation, and continuous improvements in styles and designs as well.  These fab sandals pride themselves with the supreme ease and comfort they provide to every foot with soles that are sublimely soft and perfectly padded.

With this exciting event marking a new era in the brand’s history, we are invited to make our fashionable mark at the urban jungle and spoil our sole with IPANEMA.

For more information, visit the IPANEMA Philippines official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines).

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Compliment your running with intense yoga training at Bliss Yoga Manila.

Here’s why:

“In Yoga, the whole body will be trained into working more harmoniously creating balance which runners will definitely benefit,” Monique Borja of Bliss Yoga Manila shares. “There are also balancing poses such as Tree and Eagle post that helps in core engagement and stability for the foot muscles and other poses that helps them in distributing their weight more efficiently which trains their mental awareness that will definitely be a big plus for newbie and pro runners.”

Get to experience having an improved harmonious mind and body coordination that will bring that sense of stability for you while you run all those races through the help of Yoga and feel the difference. Bliss Yoga offers runners an array of classes like Ashtanga and Power Yoga that can help in coping up with stress and developing core strength and flexibility for training. Bliss Yoga aims to give athletes the best alternative workout for them to rest their mind and body to bring out their optimum running capabilities.

Bliss Yoga has two branches in Metro Manila. The Makati branch is along Jupiter Street in Bel-Air, while Greenhills branch is just across Ash Creek Center in Sekai Center on Ortigas Avenue corner Madison Street.

Bliss Yoga Manila founder Roland Dela Cruz, a then flight attendant from Guam, was introduced to yoga by a friend in 2001. Upon discovering Power Yoga and Vinyasa Flow while undergoing his Pilates certification in New York, Roland knew he found his calling.

He has had the privilege of studying under world-renowned teachers Baron Baptiste, Bryan Kest and Rusty Wells, whom Roland merits his influence of grace that is playful, energetic and fun — such are attributes that are part of his vision in putting up Bliss Yoga Manila.

About Bliss Yoga Manila
Bliss Yoga has been in Manila since June 2009, building a yoga community with hundreds of participants throughout Metro Manila. It offers different and the hottest styles of yoga storming in the US, which includes, Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Flow, Power Yoga and more.

Please visit www.blissyogamanila.com for more information.

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