“Living in the lap of luxury” and the “sweet sound of success”- these are just a couple of clichés that anyone and everyone would love to have describe them. A jet setting lifestyle, a high profile reputation, and a fashionable standard of living make up the extraordinary recipe of accomplishments that dreams are made of! However dazzling the conditions might seem, such truisms seldom prove universal. Yet for those lucky enough to possess “the Midas touch,” they often serve to inspire others to do bigger and better things with their lives.
A Billion Dollar Dream
A veteran to the glitz and glamour of the proverbial “good life,” socialite, philanthropist, and businessman Donald J. Trump is the very definition of success. In New York City, the Trump forename is tantamount with the most prestigious of addresses. Among them are the world-renowned Fifth Avenue skyscraper Trump Tower (where Asprey has just signed a lease paying the highest square foot rent anywhere in the world), and the luxury residential buildings Trump Parc, Trump Palace (the tallest building on the East Side of Manhattan), Trump Plaza, 610 Park Avenue, The Trump World Tower and Trump Park Avenue.
Maintaining a youthful dynamism and passion for life’s opulence, “the Donald” continually sets the standards of excellence for ambitious youth while expanding his interests in real estate, gaming, sports, and recently, entertainment. In January of 2004, Trump joined forces with Mark Burnett Productions and NBC to produce and star in the television reality show, "The Apprentice." It quickly became #1, making history in the ratings and receiving critically acclaimed reviews. "The Apprentice 2," airing this fall, will only further solidify Trump's stature in the entertainment industry. Thriving in the public eye amidst the successes of his multi-billion empire, “The Donald” is no stranger to the good life!
Bulgari Illuminates with OMNIA Crystalline
For those in the know, nothing smells better than the sweet smell of success! And for Bulgari, the contemporary Italian jeweler, they’ve captured these notes in their latest fragrance for women, OMNIA Crystalline. At their recent launch in Singapore, guests were specially flown in for a night “under the sign of the lotus blossom” to enter the luxurious world of OMNIA Crystalline. The evening was a sensual success as the eau de toilette was revealed amidst saxophone melodies and delicate ikebana arrangements of nashi pear, bamboo, and lotus blossoms— the prime ingredients of OMNIA Crystalline, whose delicate blend of floral and fruity scents is mirrored in its bottle. Replacing amber tones for those of transparent crystal, Bulgari’s latest scent is a picture of excellence and flawlessness
FCUK Hits Manila Anew
Everyone knows that one of the keys to success is looking the part. Dressing for success nowadays involves a stylish mélange of young, playful, and eye-catching elements. In their second invasion this year, the fashion-forward label French Connection (more controversially known as FCUK), in partnership with Rustan’s U, took over the posh interiors of Rockwell’s Power Plant Mall in a successful fashion extravaganza! Emphasizing the strong influence of music in dictating fashion trends, the French Connection teasingly invited guests to “FCUK with us” where the venue was creatively morphed into a larger than life boombox where models vibed down the ramp in their season’s latest creations.
Returning to a more formal silhouette emphasizing the femininity and glamour of the elegant 40’s and 50’s, FCUK twisted these components to fit the 21st century style of dressing back into dressing up. With FCUK fashions available at the U Floor of Rustan’s Makati and its latest boutique in Rockwell, looking and living good has never been easier.
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CAPTIONS:
1. The Good Life, The Apprentice’s Donald Trump.
2. The Scent of Success, OMNIA Crystalline.
3. Bulgari goes Sweet, ‘Saxy’ & Cool in Singapore.
