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Bally "Mame" shearling and brocade ankle boots.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: £966

Bally's 160-year anniversary collection "Mame" ankle boots in brown leather, multicolored floral brocade, burnished brass pin heel, cream shearling fold-over front, gripped black rubber sole, round toe, slip on. Available at www.net-a-porter.com.

Roberto Coin "Bollicine" yellow-white gold bangle with white enamel and diamonds.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php245,000

Roberto Coin captures a buzz of celebration with Bollicine Collection. With a light catching texture that evokes the delightful effervescence of bubbly champagne. Yellow-white gold bangle with white enamel and diamonds. Available at Rustan's Silver Vault, Makati City.

Bottega Veneta "Corniola Patchwork" intrecciato lido bag.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php282,500

The patchwork fringe of this boxy, unstructured nappa tote is created through a special weave and stitch technique that gives the bag a textured, three-dimensional effect. The bag has adjustable handles and does not have a closure. Available at Bottega Veneta, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Hans Brumann 18k white gold ring with rubellite and diamonds.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php250,000

18k white gold ring with rubellite and diamonds. Available at Hans Brumann, Legazpi Park View Condominium, Makati City.

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold heart lock and arc lock and oval-link clasp necklace.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php100,000 (each charm) and Php210,000 (necklace)

The oval link clasp is made of 18k gold with the heart and arc lock made of 18k gold engraved with Tiffany logo and a functional lock that opens and closes. Available at Rustan's Ayala Center, Makati City.

Oakley "C-Wire" sunglasses.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php14,695

Oakley C WIRE is true dimensional art, fleshed out with tech and style. The stems are crafted with smooth contours and ports, and titanium "MONO SHOCK" hinges allow them to flex. Available at TI02, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Jimmy Choo "Dahlia" shiny black sunglasses.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php11,500

Shiny black frames with gray shade lenses. Available at Jimmy Choo, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Gucci embossed interlocking G lace-up sneaker.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php34,500

Lace-up sneaker with embossed interlocking G detail. Available at Gucci, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Emi Jorge blue capiz shell clutch in white metal.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php25,450

"Conquistador" clutch made from blue capiz in textured sterling silver and blue stone lock fastening at top. Available at Firma, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Yvel fresh baroque pearl with pink sapphire necklace.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php1,850,000

Multi-colored fresh water baroque pearl with pink sapphire necklace available at Rustan's Silver Vault, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City.

Pierre Hardy leopard print suede clutch.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php31,398

Leopard print suede clutch. Available at Univers Homme et Femme, One Rockwell, East Wood Tower, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

TAG Heuer "Carrera" wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, embellished with Wesselton diamonds.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php318,370

"Carrera" wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, embellished with Wesselton diamonds. Available at Watchworks, Ali Mall, araneta Center, Quezon City.

MIKIMOTO white gold pendant with akoya pearls and diamonds.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php110,000

The latest collection from MIKIMOTO, is inspired by the stars in the sky. A myriad of gleaming accents illuminate the bearer, with hopes that the boundless light of the universe shines forevermore Available at Rustan's Silver Vault, Makati City.

Salvatore Ferragamo "Zebra" printed pony bag.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php129,500

"Zebra" printed pony handbag. Available at Salvatore Ferragamo, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

BALL "Spacemaster Orbital 999" limited-edition wristwatch.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: Php249,900

Automatic BALL caliber ETA 7754, cold temperature endurance to 40 degrees with chronograph, accumulated measurement up to 12 hours, GMT, 3 hands and date 52 micro gas tubes for night reading capability. Available at Lucerne, 2/F, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City.

Christian Louboutin "Markesling 12" laser-cut leather pumps.

Posted November 16, 2011

Price: £881

Black laser-cut leather peep-toe pumps with elasticated slingback strap. Available at www.net-a-porter.com.

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