CnCLiving Travel Log :Manila Styles, part 2 of 3 - Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories

Welcome to another edition of Manila mall reports and a peek into Manila style.

I tried to capture some styles that were particularly Filipino - tropical and laid-back with that particular Pinoy flair.  Of course there were quite a few warm weather options in terms of clothing and shoes.  They had some interesting options.  Definitely fun though perhaps not for everyone.

 

Then there are brands that offer clothing with a very patriotic flair.

This one was interesting because it combined the national pride with a nod to their devout ways as well.

 There are also several  brands that have use the Filipino map as a logo.

Then there are nods to some familiar American and European brands.

The Filipino version of Celine has handbags as well but is not the same as the French design house (font is not that far off though so it can be confusing); this Celine is more of a mid-range brand.

Then did you know that Monique Lhuillier's family is well-established in Cebu and known for their businesses? This is one of them - a pawnshop chain.

Green Belt mall also has a floor dedicated to high-end Filipino designers.

 

Finally, if you're in the Philippines and looking for pearls (my blogger buddy Thirty-Something Bride got her pearl necklace and bracelet for her wedding here), go to Green Hills Mall.  The first level has a section of dozens of vendors devoted to sea pearls.  The larger, rounder, more lustrous pearls can set you back $30-$40 for a necklace.  But you can also get a great necklace with smaller pearls for the price Louise paid - closer to $20.

 

Finally a beauty tip:

If you have a local friend who can speak tagalog, I'd recommend calling up an at-home manicurist.  My new aunt called one for us and it was awesome - $5 for a manicure and pedicure and $5 for a foot scrub and she comes to you!  She had a range of so-so brands from cheap drugstore brands to OPI so you might want your own color.  But the scrub was awesome (I'll pass her phone number to you if you need it).

Unfortunately I didn't really get to take pictures Sartorialist style (someday with an SLR camera!)  But it would have been awesome to catch someone like this in Manila - rocking a pareo with a Hermes bag.  Some day that will be me!