When I get invited to a Mandarin Oriental Manila event, I make it a point to go. Always. First of all, Mandarin Oriental Manila is one of my favorite places to go to in Manila (Tivoli, Tin Hau, Paseo Uno= the best places to eat). Secondly, you find the friendliest people in Mandarin Oriental Manila. So when I got an email that a new salon is opening at my fave hotel in Manila, I have to go check the place out!
Le Maquillage, as it turns out, is a salon that is opened by mom-daughter team, Mila and Debbie How. I love mom and daughter teams 🙂 I really love seeing the working relationship of a mom- daughter so this was a must- see. Plus hah, a new salon that I can frequent when I just want to de-stress? I had to check it out!
We arrived rather early, but that’s because we were able to brave the crazy Monday traffic. And now let me share with you who went to the party! *Full house at the Captain’s Bar, by the way!*
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| Migs of Salcedo Auctions |
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| Uncle Peter of PGA Cars (Audi and Porsche) |
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| Isha of Stylebible.ph |
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| Wine snob Maja Olivares Co who taught me a thing or two about wines |
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| Mandarin Oriental’s PR manager, Erika A. |
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| Princesse of Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony with Town & Country’s Rachel W |
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| Tai tais unite! Pacita and Mila 🙂 |
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| Singer and host Tuesday Vargas |
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| Mandarin Oriental’s GM Mark Bradford with Le Maquillage’s Mila How |
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| Oh hello, it’s Jon Santos as former Pres. Joseph Estrada! |
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| and later, as Manny Pacquiao’s mom, Mommy Dionisia. Hilarious!! |
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| The Communications Director of Mandarin, Ms. Charisse Chuidian. I love her 🙂 |
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| Aunt Arlene of Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony and Ninang Kristine of Mc Donald’s |
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And now, some quick shots of Le Maquillage Salon before it got mobbed by the guests 🙂 !
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| Entrance to the salon is by the Deli |
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| Relaxing lighting! |
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| Huge place! There is even a private area! |
We are big fans of salons, so Le Maquillage is something we’ll be frequenting for sure (a big plus is also the fact that the salon is located at Mandarin Oriental Manila). Wouldn’t it be perfect to have a nice business lunch at The Tivoli Grill or some seriously yummy dimsum at Tin Hau *one of the best in Manila*
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| one of my faaaave dishes!!! |
and then off to Le Maquillage for a nice blow- out or foot spa 🙂 They even have a little private area for people who choose to stay out of prying eyes 🙂 *aaaahhhhh* That’s probably the best way to spend an afternoon, yes? 🙂 *My kinda day!!*
Le Maquillage Salon and Tin Hau are both located at the Mandarin Oriental Manila Hotel. For reservations and general enquiries, please call (+632) 750- 8888
And once again, congratulations to Aunt Mila and her daughter Debbie for the successful launch of Le Maquillage Salon!
x
Mrs. T
