When In Manila and you’re expecting, know someone expecting or have already delivered your little bundle of joy, then you might want to head to your local department stores and check out the excellent range of Mustela products.     Mustela, the skin care expert for babies and mothers-to-be, is a high-end line of skin care products that uses ultra gentle formulations. For moms who want to prepare for their little ones arrival, Mustela [...]

      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 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 [...]

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 [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to get your Christmas shopping on at the “CRSmas Bazaar” in UP Diliman!   December 8, 2011, Diliman, Quezon City – Throughout the 35 years of UP Communication Research Society’s (UP CRS) existence, numerous activities have been launched not only for the benefit of the organization but also for the welfare of our own university and society. To continue this legacy, and in line with our 35th anniversary with [...]

  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, unique and inexpensive Christmas gifts are quite easy to find.  Here are some bazaars where you can drop by (from BazaarManila.Com).           Bazaar for all Seasons 3: Christmas Wishes Bazaar November 18-19, December 2-3 at the UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, R. Magsaysay Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon CityOrganizer: U&Ur Events Management SpecialistsContact: 09175541746 or email jenn.tabs@gmail.com, look for Jenn Maravillo-Tabios   Noel Discovery Bazaar 2011November 18-27, December 21-23 at [...]

  When In Manila, get to meet and greet Manila’s finest fashion bloggers! Check out this group of fashion writers who will leave their laptops at home once again to attend BLOGGERS UNITED BAZAAR (Part 2) on December 3, 2011 at Treston International College, Taguig, this coming holiday season.   It is the second installment of the first-ever Bloggers United: An Interactive Shopping Affair, which was held last May. Due to insistent demand from readers [...]

    When In Manila, the Treats Passport has just become available. For only P100, visitors to HerWord.com‘s “A Day of Treats” can get a passport that will let them enjoy a day filled with free makeovers, manicures, massage, food, loot bags, and the things that make a day truly memorable for any woman.   “A Day of Treats: HerWord.com’s 10th Anniversary” will be held at Eastwood Central Plaza in Eastwood City. It is a [...]

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 [...]

  When In Manila, the one place you need to go to get all your shopping needs is Divisoria / Quiapo! Here, you’ll find everything from high end electronics like Samsing, Nokla, Sqny, and Apples, all the way to luxury brands like Dolce & Cabanna, Polo Ralf Laurence and more!   Anyway, check out our collection of the best pirated finds from fake DVDs to iFans and even some Google toilet paper… which kinda makes [...]

    When In Manila, get ready for the biggest innovation in the world of online shopping! Get ready for BIG savings and with SAFETY and EASE all rolled into one! Get ready for the BPI ePrepaid Mastercard.   DJ Vince spotted busy blogging   So how does this ePrepaid Mastercard work? It’s easy! You simply load it with money and you’re good to go! Just like loading a prepaid sim card. I feel that this [...]

  When In Manila, isn’t it annoying when you forget your sunglasses and it’s so sunny? You squint and see everyone else wear theirs and you wish you had remembered to bring yours. Other days it may be cloudy and you’ll say, “Good, I don’t need my sunglasses”. But at the end of the day, Mr. Sun King will poke through and there you are, saying you should’ve brought one. Should I reiterate that a sunglass [...]

  One of the best ways that I could start off a great morning is by having a freshly brewed cup of coffee that I can enjoy with my breakfast. Wouldn’t it be great if you can make the same goodness of coffee bought from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) stores right at home? Now you surely can. CBTL is introducing their very own Single Serve Beverage System that you can own for [...]

  WARNING: What will be known cannot be unknown…   When In Manila or anywhere in the world, did you know that you should really look into your luggage when traveling?!   I was completely oblivious on how easy it actually is to break into your bags and luggage! All thieves need is a ball point pen and some bad intentions. With a simple pen, thieves can break into your luggage and steal all your [...]