When In Manila, we have long awaited the arrival of one who can properly craft a gems and stones into something truly worth admiring.   Just like a diamond is time’s definition of coal, Manila’s long wait has finally crafted us Victoria Panopio.       Victoria Panopio, hailed as one of Mega Magazine’s “Young Women to Look Out For,” is half of the designing mind behind Panopio Jewelry, the other half being [...]

adidas launches the adiZero Rose 2.5 Written by Kenny Ansis   When in Manila and looking for your next pair of kicks, check out the adidas adizero Rose 2.5, the fourth installment of Derrick Rose’s signature shoe. Weighing only 11 ounces, the adizero Rose 2.5 has upgraded most of its features to provide D-Rose his need for speed and maneuverability.         The adizero Rose 2.5 features a top down Google Earth view [...]

  When In Manila and looking to go bag trendy without hurting your pockets, then come by a Crumpler Store near you and check out their Crumpler Limited Edition Bags!         5 Million Dollar Home (above)   Polished professional. Aspiring Amateur. Happy snappy chappy or chapette. It makes no difference. If you want to haul a basic set of camera or video equipment, and protect it from the elements and things that go bump [...]

When In Manila and you got that spur of the moment decision to have your nails prettified, Buffed & Polished will get you covered. If you wanted a stellar life span for your nail polish, I am a living testimonial that they can grant you that. I was really impressed because I honestly thought that they were sort of exaggerating but hey!!  I would go back absolutely without a thought. Even after a month, my [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to support the local music and brands in the market today! I just recently found out about this local brand of headsets and I’m very excited to share them with you!   Let me introduce you to TIMBRE HEADPHONES!         TIMBRE HEADPHONES   TIMBRE [TAM-BER], The Color of Music   TIMBRE is pronounced as TAM-BER. It is defined as tone quality or, loosely, the color of [...]

    When in Manila and looking to do something unique for the upcoming Valentines day, you might want to book a photo shoot with the ladies of The Boudoir Dolls.   The holidays are over but the boudoir dolls are gearing up for another busy Valentines day. While a lot are probably thinking of gifts for their better halves, the dolls would like to think that it’s also a day when we can celebrate [...]

    When In Manila and passing time people-watching, one could easily spot a kuya or manong wearing a rough imitation of a Tapout or Affliction shirt. For some reason, imitations of these rather costly MMA brands have become fashionable among the masses. Go to Shoppesville in Greenhills and you’d be amazed at how better-looking their Affliction, Silver Star, Bad Boy, and Form Athletics “Class A” imitations are compared to the originals! Such is the crux [...]

      When In Manila, or anywhere in the world really, women who go out a lot need organizers and bags that won’t ruin their chic fashion style. We make sure our makeup brushes are kept well, our money carefully placed in our wallets and so many other organized ways we manage our life and stuff, we are that OC when it comes to filing our personal things. When you’re in Manila and looking [...]

  When In Manila, women are constantly looking for accessories that will put some flavor to an otherwise ordinary outfit. Good thing we now have these unique items that are now considered trendy by fashionistas — detachable collars and feather pieces. When in Manila, add some color to your get-up by buying accessories from Miss Sartorial and MARiS.       Detachable collars easily make a simple outfit interesting. Once used, it becomes the accent [...]

       When in Manila, you don’t want to be second best, not the second choice or a mere backup. You want to wear classics but you want to be trendy at the same time. Ladies, all you want is at Unarosa.     Unarosa’s vision is to dress every Filipina in the most exclusive pieces and most up-to-date designs in women’s fashion by marrying classics and trends. I’ve seen their products myself and [...]

  When in Manila, you want to be fab as a rock star fashionista Queen by sporting the most gorgeous bags. If by chance you’re looking for more bags to add to your royal collection, then all you have to do is take a ride, brave the traffic, and turn right at Queen Street — the one stop shop for lovely bags.     No, you don’t have to be rich as a queen to go to [...]

   When in Manila, it’s always best to take life through the great outdoors! A walk in the park, a hike up a mountain, a bike ride through the woods or anything in the wide open spaces always seems to do wonders for healing the soul. Keds knows and understands this because it’s been up and around since 1916.     Since I’m still in college and I myself do a lot of walking, I’ve realized that comfy [...]

  When in Manila and looking for a different fashion style to try without getting yourself tired, see Style Hub. It’s the brainchild of three young sisters who are into fashion retailing and who are hands-on when it comes to delivering their beautiful pieces to their customers.    Style Hub Sister Entrepreneurs Cita, Karen, and Justine     Originally named as Purpledazed, Style Hub started first quarter of this year with their T-shirt Project, a [...]

     When in Manila during the the holiday season, women have to glam up for parties. We want to be different and classy without being uncomfortable. So for the ladies out there, say goodbye to stress because Primadonna shoes are there to spice up your outfits. Shoes will do the thing if you think your dress isn’t quite doing the job!     Primadonna started with just three shops back in 2007 but it easily [...]

  When in Manila, it’s best to walk in comfortable shoes; even more so when you travel. To stay fashionable, you have to bring with you multiple extra lovies for alternate outfits. The problem is, bringing loads of shoes will take a lot of space in your bags and you wouldn’t want to sacrifice amenities or extra baggage fees to accommodate your extra pairs. Now, there’s no need to worry, not when you have the [...]

  For the ladies, pretty bags with the right accessories are must-haves When in Manila. Oh and did I mention how important the shoes are? Women from far and wide can attest these pretty little things can determine the difference between the girls who are, and the girls who aren’t.   Thank the gods for Hebe Manila, an online store that offers style and comfort to the youth, at an affordable price. Definitely an answer [...]

When In Manila, women love to wear fashionable shoes. Albeit the extreme pain it gives and damage it does to their wallets, there is this certain oopmh that only shoes can fill in a woman’s lifestyle. Whatever design or label it is, it has somehow inclined to emphasize their vulnerability. With that V word said, one talented actress who has just added the ‘designer’ career under her belt is Maria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known [...]

  As a kid growing up, I was exposed to so many outdoor activities. I still have very fond memories of cold nights spent in sleeping bags, giggling and counting shooting stars.   Time went by, and I grew up into a city dweller. When In Manila, I learned to go out, shop and dine. The only exercise I get is when I walk through Landmark from Glorietta, to get to Greenbelt. The urban jungles [...]

     When In Manila, the upcoming Holiday Season presents nothing but parties and reunions, one after another! These seemingly endless arrayay of events also means that we’ll consistently have to ask ourselves “what should Iwear?” This is why Shangri-la Plaza came up with Retail to Runway Fashion Show to showcase the much anticipated looks for this season featuring the most stylish brands like A/X, Bauhaus, Crossings Department Store, Debenhams, Gap, Marks & Spencer, Massimo [...]

When In Manila, or more specifically, when in Makati, you’d be hard-pressed not to notice the stunning piece of architecture that is The Ayala Museum.  Established in 1967, the gorgeous glass, steel, and concrete construction is a work of art in itself, has as its slogan “Re-collecting the past; re-presenting the future.”  The past is accurately recollected through six permanent exhibits on Philippine history and art.  As for the future…   Come and play!: Invitation [...]