Author: Janelle Yau

WHEN IN MANILA, cookie butter spreads are all the rage nowadays. I’ve been hearing people rave about it from left to right and wondering where to get a jar of the beloved cookie butter. Thanks …

WHEN IN MANILA, accessories can turn a meh outfit into an instant head turner. While most stylistas turn to beautiful bags from Alt Manila  and shoes from Shoes by Kai for an instant perk up, …

WHEN IN MANILA, dressing up is always fun. There’s just something magical, almost powerful about putting on a beautiful piece of clothing. Whether your bank account is worth 50 pesos or 50,000 pesos, a beautiful …

WHEN IN MANILA, I remember back when I was a tot, one of my favorite food was longganisa. I ate them all day; from breakfast in McDonalds to my mom’s home cooked longganisa for the …

WHEN IN MANILA, different pastry stores have been popping out from left to right. But only a few truly stand out like Cookie Bar and My Sweet Fairy. Last Mother’s Day, I took my mom …

WHEN IN MANILA, it’s true what they say, a woman can never have too many pairs of shoes. One of my favorite quote even says “Really and truly you can never have too many pairs; …

WHEN IN MANILA, it’s not every day that your favorite Hollywood stars would come to the Philippines for a quick visit. I’ve been a follower of Glee since the original New Directions sang “Don’t Stop …

WHEN IN MANILA, I love clothing pieces that exude a classic and almost regal flair in their designs; from the color, the cut, the fabric used to the tiny details such as the stitching. No …

WHEN IN MANILA, it’s no secret that I’m a huge bag lover as you can see here, here, and here. While I love bags that spell F-U-N, as a college student, I always have to …

  WHEN IN MANILA, if you have been following my WIM adventures, then you must know that shopping is one hobby I can never get tired of. I’ve been reporting on some of the best …