Learn about the language of love with Rustan’s The Beauty Source

The first pair was the mother-daughter tandem of Nicole and Natalia Ortega, opening the night’s discussion with the unique ways they perceive and receive love. From acts of service to words of affirmation, participants articulated their preferences with honesty and vulnerability, offering insights into their emotional needs from one another. Natalia shares, “We’re very different. Hers is acts of service, but mine is through words, and she finds it super cheesy. But she shows up and goes above and beyond for us when it comes to picking up after us and shows her love through basic and everyday things.”

Sisters-in-law Audrey and Michelle Pastelero then took the stage to share how their then-rocky relationship took a turn for the good. Because of how fond they are of each other now, it is unknown to most that their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. But for Audrey, she knew things would have to change as Michelle was to marry her brother-in-law – ultimately making them sisters. Audrey narrates, “When she married my husband’s brother, I said to myself, ‘Well, she’s family now’, and no matter what happens and whatever I thought or was in my head that I probably made up has to go away. I opened my heart, and she’s so easy to love anyway”.

Next up was Gel and Paolo Bugayong, who talked about how their love grew even stronger than it already was as they went through unthreaded waters in their lives. Recounting the milestones, challenges, and growth they've experienced together, "It was really during the start-up journey where I was able to show my support. It was a very uncertain time, and I just really had to take a leap of faith, trust in him, and be 200 per cent behind him. I knew we were in a sink or swim situation, and there was no other option but to do it together", says Gel.

Rosenthal Tee and her best friend wrapped up the discussion with a kind of love that most probably know all too well – friendship. They claim that their differences in interests, lines of work, and personalities are what help their relationship flourish. Rosenthal cheekily says, “I provide her with the fun and vitality she needs in her life. I am the chaos to her stability, and I think this is why our friendship has lasted this long.”

Throughout the evening, guests were able to try out some of the latest products from Rustan’s The Beauty Source, including pieces from Diptyque, La Prairie, L’Occitane, Shiseido, Deborah Lipmman, Phyto, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, L:a Bruket and many more. The myriad options in the market made it easy for guests to go the extra mile to impress a loved one with gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. 

Overall, it was an insightful night learning about the intricacies of love languages and expressions of affection. As everyone bid farewell to this memorable event, Tatler and Rustan’s The Beauty Source hoped guests carried a deeper understanding of love's complexities and an appreciation for the special relationships that enrich lives. Whether through heartfelt words, thoughtful gestures, or unwavering support, each expression of love served as a testament to the depth of connection shared between two people.

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