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c h i k k a
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WE’VE FOUND
the solution to the Sand
Syndrome, when you find sand everywhere
— in your bag, your clothes, your towel
— weeks after you’d said bye bye to the
beach. The new Lagu beach towels, now
available at your favorite beach stores
Moana and Nothing But Water, are beach-
friendly blankets made of allergen-free and
quick-dry fabric that, unlike the usual thick
terrycloth blankets, takes none of the sand
with it. It’s also thin and non-bulky, easy to
roll up, pack into your tote and lug around.
They come in five colors — Verge, Agua,
Celeste, Naranja and Rosa.
You’ll also be doing your bit to keeping
the beach in good condition with a
sand-repelling towel. It might seem like a
harmless thing for the beach, but every time
you take a romp on the sand you take some
of it with you. So imagine what crowds of
thousands can do.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of
these towels go to concerted efforts to save
the Philippines’ popular beach destinations,
among them Boracay through the Boracay
Foundation, an NG0 run by private
businesses that work to keep Boracay clean
and green.
www.lifeonthesands.com
THE GREEN
EFFECT
IF YOU’RE
heading to high altitudes to
escape the summer heat, pack a parka
from Japanese casual clothing giant
Uniqlo. Their new line of cold-weather
wear features an innovation called Block
Tech, a material that has an outer shell
with a functional coating to block wind,
and prevent rain and moisture from
penetrating the garment. The raised fabric
in the pockets keeps hands warm and
comfortable, while the parka’s three-
dimensional cut matches the movement
of the arms to ensure greater mobility. The
zippers welded into place on the laser-cut
pockets also keep moisture out with a
seamless, waterproof design. Check out
their outlets for products from the Uniqlo
Innovation Project.
www.uniqlo.com.sg
Go high-tech in low
temperatures with gear
that’s designed to weather
the elements
Warm
your
wayup
CATCH UP ON YOUR
SMILE
READING
at Starbucks outlets around the Philippines — take a
copy of Smile from the magazine rack and find a cozy corner in which to read while enjoying
a customized cup of Starbucks coffee. Mocha with extra whip and a sprinkling of chocolate
cookie crumbs? Grande non-fat, sugar-free vanilla? Thanks to the chain’s However-You-Want-It-
Frappuccino Blended beverages, you can now have your favorite pick-me-up just the way you
want it — simply tell your barista exactly how you take your coffee (extra coffee, decaf, extra
shot of espresso), or how you like your milk (non-fat, whole, soy). Your coffee, your call.
Smile in Starbucks!