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Bottega Veneta Sunglasses

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php19,595

Channel Jackie O glamour with these sunglasses. The distinct oval shape that made the famous stylista famous is recreated here in gray acetate, and rendered in relief on the metal arms is Bottega Veneta's distinctive intrecciato detail. Available at Bottega Veneta, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Charriol "Alexandre" wristwatch

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php291,500

A jeweled ladies watch that sports Charriol's signature cable bracelet. The "Alexandre" is characterized by its round face with Roman numerals and logo accent. The dial is in pink gold and the bezel is set with 54 white diamonds. Available at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

"Crazy Cut" clutch

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: US$1,277

Designers Evelyn Co and Shamaine Ng are renowned in the small-knit community of Filipino-Chinese jewelry collectors for being creative and elaborate in their whimsical collections. This "Crazy Cut" shagreen clutch is their way of adding something different to their jewelry collection. The clutch has ruby stones set in sterling silver and has gold-plated clasp. For orders call (+63917) 831-0030 of Shamaine and Evelyn Fine Jewelry.

Emporio Armani dress

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php54,500

Printed metalic short dress. Available at Emporio Armani, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Jimmy Choo "Dome" sandals

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php54,500

Part of Jimmy Choo's PreFall 2011 Collection, these strappy black sandals, called "Dome" are made of suede with the slender straps studded with crystal. "Dome" black suede sandals with crystal embellishments. Available at Jimmy Choo, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Jul B. Dizon drop earrings

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php295,000

Made with white jade, brown diamonds, white sapphires, and fresh water pearls set in 14-karat yellow gold available at Jul B. Dizon, G/F Edsa Shangri-La, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City and Mezzanine, The Manila Peninsula Hotel corner Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City.

Mont Blanc iPhone sleeve

Posted August 12, 2011

Price: Php10,500

Mont Blanc Meisterstuck leather iPhone case. Available at Rustan's, Ayala Center, Makati City.

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