Collection: UK Makeup Invades Manila

Heavy rain and traffic did not deter Manila's hip and trendy crowd from making their way to the Rockwell Tent to witness the unveiling of another British brand to hit the market.  

The invitation said to come in sweet, colorful or edgy attire so upon arriving at the venue, the same vibe was seen and felt by guests -- from the design of the tent entrance, to the interior of the tent which was transformed into a colorful London high street.

This latest British invasion is Collection, one of the biggest makeup brands in the United Kingdom and is set to conquer the hearts of fashionistas with its beauty must-haves: the season's fanciest and quirkiest trends in makeup. The product displays were a big hit among the guests who tried out hues to determine which will suit their style.  They have a wide array of makeup for the face, the eyes and lips that is surprisingly affordable.

Collection product display

Collection makeup for the face...

...and colour palettes for the eyes and lips

A hip and edgy makeup brand, Collection celebrates individuality and encourages everyone to flaunt their personality in a variety of makeup colors.  These attributes and more were echoed by LF Asia's  SVP for Marketing, Licensed Brands, and Distribution Mr. Mario Salvatori, and Collection Regional Brand Manager Ms. Donna Dewhurst as they welcomed the guests and introduced the Collection brand in the Philippines.

(l-r) Mr. Mario Salvatori and Ms. Donna Dewhurst

For the launch, three styles/personalities were highlighted and by the Collection brand ambassadors: 

Collection brand ambassadors

pastel clad fashion blogger Camille Co for the sweet and elegant SOFTLY NATURAL look, whose favorite is the Lasting Colour Lipstick Sweet Tart; 

Camille Co

techno aztec inspired fashion blogger Laureen Uy for the hip and colorful POPPING PASTEL look, who raved about the Bedazzled Eye Palette; 

Laureen Uy

and rocker styled model/actress Solenn Heusaff for the the sultry and edgy ROCK CHICK look, who loved the Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner in Black.

Collection is available in fashion and beauty boutiques in Manila. Check out their website www.collectioncosmetics.com.ph for the list of stores, product descriptions and tutorials on how to achieve the Softly Natural, Rock Chick and Popping Pastels looks. Like them on Facebook at facebook.com/CollectionCosmeticsPH and follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/CollectionPH to be updated with the latest Collection products and news.

ETCETERA: Fresh and Fab

There are lots of television shows today to watch but less than a handful are geared towards women and what we really want to know. ETC's new show ETCETERA is an fresh and fabulous addition to my Sunday evening viewing habit. The 15-minute capsule show for all things hip and happening, ETCETERA premiers this October 23, Sunday at 7:45PM right before an episode of Glee Season 3 on ETC.

New faces to watch (l-r): Patti Grandidge and Kim Jones

ETCETERA aims to fill us in on the latest trends for the stylish youth so we'll never be behind the trend or out of the loop on what’s in and what’s out in style, beauty, TV, web and youth. Tune in to get the hottest entertainment news filled with spoilers, reviews and polls on your favorite ETC shows, and lookbooks on your much loved ETC stars. Stay in style as it offers practical tips on beauty, like “How to’s” on skin, hair and make-up, and the lo-down on cool fashion trends, chic do’s and don’ts and stores you want to raid. Online and on the streets, ETCETERA will help you discover where the hippest local hangouts are, and the most click-worthy websites can be found.

Hosted by Patti Grandidge and on-the-scene reporter Kim Jones, ETCETERA is your newest authority for all things young and stylin!

Patti Grandidge

Host Patti Grandidge is the newest face to brighten up primetime. With a degree in International Business from University in Malibu, California, this positive and easy-going beauty lists her hobbies as baking, traveling, blogging and taking photos. As host of ETCETERA, Patti looks forward to getting connected with viewers as she is very interactive on Facebook and Twitter, and keeping up to date on all things fashion, beauty, TV and web. Patti splits her time between her business Sweet Patti Cakes, a home-based business that sells delicious homemade cupcakes, and her blog, pattispalette.blogspot.com which she updates regularly with her latest foodie finds.

Kim Jones

Kim Jones has a love affair with the outdoors and all things spontaneous and that makes Kim the perfect on-the-scene reporter for ETCETERA. Having lived in the Philippines for the past 9 months, she has been blessed to have spent the majority of that time traveling and exploring the country. Kim enjoys spending her free time reading and playing the guitar. Because of her Australian upbringing she describes her style as very relaxed and laid-back. Watch out for Kim as she takes over Metro Manila, she can’t wait to meet new people, enjoy more laughs and share all her experiences with you the viewer.

ETCETERA premieres every Sunday at 7:45PM starting October 23, with replays every Monday at 8:45AM & 2:45PM; Tuesday at 7:45PM; Wednesday at 7:45AM & 11:45AM; Thursday at 11:30PM; Saturday at 2:45PM; Sunday at 11:00AM & 3:45PM.

ETC mark at the presscon venue, Chateau 1771, Greenbelt 5

ETC is seen on free TV RPN-9, Sky Cable Ch. 14, Destiny Cable Ch. 14, Cable Link Ch. 12 and Cignal Ch. 14.

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