Il Carnevale dell’Amore at Edsa Shangri-La

Il Carnevale dell’Amore at Edsa Shangri-La

Delight in the best of Italian sights, sounds and tastes in a carnival of love.


Italy purveys the kind of splendour that inspires universal admiration, be it in art, music or food.


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I had dinner at Paparazzi not too long ago and ran into old acquaintances I'm always happy to see, and met some new ones I'd love to see again. For entertainment we had Italian classical opera artists –the tenor Maurizio Saltarin (referred to by some as the next Pavarotti) and the soprano Jolanta Stanelite- serenade us. They sang the aria from La Traviata, my favorite opera.

Wow, that sounded pretentious! But I kid you not, it is my favorite opera. I have a special obsession with Maria Callas and courtesans.

Also, La Traviata was based on Dumas' The Lady of the Camellias or Camille, if you're pertaining to its many film versions. Camille is also my second name, which my late grandfather never really liked. He said it was a name of a "bad woman" i.e. a courtesan, no doubt he got that from the Camille films. Not coincidentally, La Traviata means "woman gone astray."

Was everyone able to follow?

Summer lives on in these designer collections

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Fun, fearless Pinays are lucky to be able to enjoy summer all year round here. So stop lamenting the end of the season and pick up more summer styling ideas!
The scorching summer days and balmy nights call for only minimal clothing, but you need not shed your style along with past seasons' layers. This season provides the perfect excuse to show just a little more sun-kissed skin through breezy resort wear and swimsuits.

Pinay designers Rosanna Ocampo, Charina Sarte, and Hindy Weber-Tantoco unveiled their sultry summer collections in a fashion show held along with the grand launch of Azure Urban Resort Residences. Lifestyle inspires fashion, and each of their collections swings with the luxurious, resort way of life made available by Azure. In like manner, you can get inspired by these collections when shopping for items that suit your personal style, needs, and budget.

Rosanna Ocampo pays homage to the legendary modernist architect Antonio Gaudi as seen by the play of angles, curves, and geometric shapes in her designs. Her beach and resort wear are great for summer nights out and daytime power dressing.

Charina Sarte emphasized the beauty of the beach with her summer wear that is equally colorful, feminine, and sexy. Her collection includes bold prints, embellished bikinis and maillots, and sheer cover-ups. When you're feeling more relaxed, you can turn to this collection for fashion inspiration.

Hindy Tantoco curiously takes her design cue from the powerful king of the ocean: the great white shark. Strong, edgy, and spirited her collection sticks to a black and white palette. Strategic cut-outs lend her solid-colored swimsuits just the right amount of boldness. If you're not a fan of color, you'll love getting ideas from her collection.

Century Properties' Global Brand Ambassador Ruffa Gutierrez and Joey Mead played hosts for the night's festivities.

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Special thanks to my boyfriend/bestfriend/all-around hero, Toni, for lending me your lens and your external flash! And to my best friend Ysa.