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Alexander McQueen "Armour" wedge sandal.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: £966

A platform wedge sandal with moulder metal heel. Available at www.alexandermcqueen.com.

Tamara Comolli "Empire" bracelet.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: Php2,445,000

Presenting a wonderful new collection using the beautifully pure cacholong gemstone. Set in 18k rose gold mikado bracelet with bullet-cut cacholong and brown diamonds. Available at Rustan's Silver Vault, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Preen by Thorton Bregazzi top.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: £473

Kimono printed multicolored silk-satin top by Thorton Bregazzi. Available at www.net-a-porter.com.

Roberto Coin "Octopus" ring.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: Php795,000

Inspired by the famous octopus that accurately predicted the results of the FIFA World Cup, Roberto Coin's own version of Paul features stunning pieces in 18 yellow gold with colorless and brown diamond. Each piece is stamped with the name Paolo and features three hearts and two brains, just like the original Paul. Available at Rustan's Silver Vault, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Montegrappa "Dragon Bruce Lee" rollerball pen.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: US$53,145.

Limited Edition 18k gold rollerball pen. Montegrappa honors Bruce Lee with a long-awaited re-interpretation of one of its most coveted pens: The Dragon. Bruce Lee was known as "The Dragon", having been born on the day and in the hour of "The Dragon" in the Chinese horoscope. Available at www.pianki.com.

Joanna Lhuillier beaded flower clutch.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: Php41,320

Red beaded flower clutch. Available at Firma, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Breitling "Transocean" chronograph wristwatch.

Posted December 15, 2011

Price: Php1,222,700

The movement: Breitling Caliber 01, officially chronometer-certified by the CosC, selfwinding, high-frequency, 47 jewels. Over 70-hour power reserve. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Made in 18k red gold case, water-resistant, convex sapphire crystal, glare proofed on both sides. Transparent sapphire crystal case back in brown crocodile leather strap. Available at Breitling, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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