Style for Less: The Pinoy Polo Shirt (Collezione vs Bench)

THE SPLURGE: Collezione My Pilipinas series shirt (Php679.75 for ladies; Php800 for men)

It's the trend that started it all.  Fusing nationalism with pop culture, Collezione made being nationalistic cool again.  This shirt has been the favorite of those wanting to show off Pinoy pride and remain fashionable at the same time.

The Incredible Road Rage Toy

Finding that perfect gift for your friend with HUGE road rage issues?  Finding a way to show your dad how silly he looks everytime he loses his cool over the wheel?  Well, your search is over. 

Introducing... The Road Rage Toy!

Style for Less: Backpack (Kipling vs Esport)

THE SPLURGE: Kipling's Tilsa medium-sized backpack (USD64 or around Php2,900)

Kipling has long been known as a brand that manufactures good high-quality bags.  My mom, personally, is such a big fan of this line that she asks me to sniff out sales in Singapore just for this.

Their Tilsa backpack in medium currently sells for USD64.

Kipling Tilsa backpack in black (USD64)

(Source: Kipling website)

Restaurant Review: Grappa's

Lunching out with the whole HR team is a real treat.  Since this is a free lunch (thank you Firm outing budget!) and we rarely get a chance to see how crazy we really are outside of work, we were set to relish whatever gastronomical feats and antics that were in store for us that day.

A stone's throw away from the office sits Greenbelt 3, in the heart of Makati's commercial district.  Like an oasis amidst a desert of concrete, Greenbelt, along with the other well-known Ayala malls, houses, among others, a number of restaurants serving up every possible type of cuisine.  One of which would be our main destination that fine, but extremely humid, Tuesday morning -- Grappa's, Italian word for brandy, -- which specializes in uhmmm.... Italian cuisine.  =)

Regalong Pambahay Outlet Store

Regalong Pambahay Outlet Store

FMF Business Center,

126 Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City

Tel. No. (02) 6320778 to 79 / 6388580

TeamManila Lifestyle Warehouse Sale Part 2 Review

I've been meaning to buy hubby a few shirts at the TeamManila sale last weekend, but unfortunately, I missed it.  Thankfully though, they decided to have another one this weekend and I for one, was definitely not going to make the same mistake again.

TeamManila is known for their artistic take on everyday Filipino culture.  From the mundane jeepney to their iconic Rizal in shades, this brand has long been a favorite of those wishing to show off some Pinoy pride.

Style for Less: Quilted Bags (Chanel vs Landmark)

THE SPLURGE: Chanel 2.55 bag (USD2,500 or around Php115,000)

This famous Chanel bag, originally released in February 1955, is currently enjoying a revival of sorts in  the fashion industry. 

Reissued in 2005 by legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, it was primarily used to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original bag.  Except for the replacement of the lock, the reissue follows almost the exact same design as the initial bag.